"If you are in a relationship you should stop what you are doing and listen to this podcast right now. Tim Buttrey was vulnerable, wise, and shares so much of his heart. Your relationship needs to hear this." Pastor Tony Miltenberger, Lead Pastor @ Restoration Church, Centerville, OH http://www.twmilt.com/podcast

True Talks

Tim's interview by Tony Miltenberger on the Reclamation Podcast

Episode One. This series of True Talks will explore insights from John Gottman's The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. First, Tim considers a piece of evidence that signals the progressive demise of a relationship, The Harsh Startup.

The Harsh Startup

In this episode of True Talks, True Relationships' Pre-marital counselor, Luke Richmond, talks about preparing for marriage. So much time and resources are put into the wedding with little or no investment into the marriage. Luke shares his convictions about premarital counseling and the impact it will have on the future of a relationship.

Premarital Preparation Should Not Be Optional!

In this episode of True Talks, Tim presents a strong case for couples and individuals to break through the negative stigma of counseling. Godly wisdom and counsel are beneficial to anyone on any level.

The Value of Christian Counseling

When negative emotions hijack communication it almost always ends negatively. Tim shares a simple "Formula" that will enable honest communication without harshness or defensiveness.

The Formula

Tim reveals his inability to really rest for much of his life. Rest is really a gift from God. Rest may be experienced in different ways but few of us allow ourselves to participate. We believe that there is always something that needs to be done. Yet, God insists that we take a day each week, called the Sabbath, to recalibrate, enjoy His creation and celebrate His love for us. Seriously, why wouldn't we take advantage of such a gift?

Rest

Pillar #4: Forgiveness

Pillar #3 Honesty

Pillar #2 Safety

Pillar #1 Awareness

Are you trustworthy? Has someone close to you, like a spouse, ever said that they can't trust you? Has trust been shattered by an event that seems beyond hope? This True Talk with Tim Buttrey won't fix what is broken but it will point you in the right direction. There is hope!

3 Requirements to Restore Lost Trust

Are your most important relationships emotionally bankrupt? It happens easier than you might think. Did you know that for a relationship to be happy and healthy there have to be five times more positive interactions than negative ones? Does that make you see red?

Are You Positive?

Do you listen to someone only to come up with what you want to say? If someone you care about tells you their frustration do you want to offer them a solution? Learning how to listen in order to understand and empathize is a key to successful relationships. Do you understand?

First Get Understanding

The human need for touch has been dubbed "skin hunger." It has been clinically proven that our drive for relationship is stronger than our drive for food. In a world where few experience non-sexual touch or know how to touch unless it is sexual, we must learn to provide this appropriate touch in order to thrive relationally. Also, click RESOURCES below to download the NEXT LEVEL document. Apply the insights today!

Skin Hunger

Emotional Affairs are a very real threat no matter how secure you believe your marriage is. They can begin anywhere at anytime. Sometimes without intent. We have to be vigilant by creating limitations, knowing the signs, and getting help, like here at True Relationships, if you are finding yourself vulnerable or afraid that your spouse may be in danger.

4 Signs You Might Be Having An Emotional Affair

True Talks Podcast includes 30-40 minute audio and 2-10 minute video talks around topics that focus on our relationships with God, spouse, family and others.

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