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A Gentle Guide to 2024: Relationship goals
What will it take to have better, more God-honoring relationships in 2024? Christian psychologist Dr. Heidi Warner shares some simple steps you can take to move forward into healthy and fulfilling relationships.
Compass Conversations - Pay yourself first
You may have heard financial people use the phrase "pay yourself first," but what does it actually mean, and why should you do it in the first place? Guy and Michelle help explain.
Ask Dr. Heidi - Believing our own relational lies
There's a good chance the people you love are not exactly like you. And while differences can be valuable, it's also easy to turn those listeners into lies about your loved one's character - whether by assuming your introverted friend doesn't care about you because they don't want to go out and do things all the time, or by interpreting your sibling's external processing as being self-centered. Dr. Heidi explains why these lies pop up and how to combat them.
A Gentle Guide to 2024: Coping with grief
The grief of losing a loved one is hard any time of year, but something about turning the calendar with a hole in your heart can be especially difficult. Lynne Hoeksema, author of The Honest Griever and God, I Hate This...But I Trust You shares how you can find hope and healing in your New Year's grief.
Ask Dr. Heidi - What it means to steward your limits
Have you ever felt like there just isn't enough time in the day to do all the things you need to do? Dr. Heidi explains how this tension can teach us to steward our limits.
A Gentle Guide to 2024: Taking charge of your money
The holidays can wreak havok on your finances. If you're starting 2024 with financial regrets and are hoping to do better in the new year, Guy and Michelle from Compass Financial Services have some advice on how to control your money rather than letting your money control you.
Finding God in fatherhood with Logan Cain
The CAIN vocalist shares with Taylor and Jen what he's learning as a new dad, what it's REALLY like to tour with Crowder, and which Avenger CAIN would be.
Compass Conversations - What's the difference between term and whole life insurance?
You may have heard it's important to have life insurance. You may even have a policy. But what's the difference between all the different kinds? Guy from Compass Financial Services explains the distinctions between term and whole life insurance, and how to learn which is right for you.
Ask Dr. Heidi - How confession can help you heal
When trying to heal from trauma or difficult situations, we often come out the other side carrying lies and false narratives about our identity. Dr. Heidi explains how confessing these lies can help free us from the ways trauma can continue to harm us.
A Gentle Guide to 2024: Managing Anxiety
A new year can be exciting, but it can also be stressful. And if you add that stress to an anxiety disorder, January can become a very difficult month. Jean Holthaus, author of Managing Worry and Anxiety and When Anxiety Roars shares some practical tips for people who struggle with anxiety and for people who love someone with an anxiety disorder.
Compass Conversations - Teaching kids about money
It's important to teach children wise and Biblically-based lessons about money, but what's the right way to go about it? Guy shares some suggestions with Taylor and Jen.
Ask Dr. Heidi - The power of aroma
The Bible says Christians are supposed to be "the aroma of Christ." It's a pretty word picture, but what does it actually means? Dr. Heidi explains what it means to be the aroma of Christ, and what that means for our relationships.
Christmas traditions with Crowder
Coming up on his appearance in Des Moines for WinterJam 2024, Crowder caught up with Taylor and Jen about his mom's weird Christmas side dish, his go-to Christmas present hiding spot, and tips on growing a big, full beard.
Compass Conversations - Is generosity worth it?
With a higher standard deduction on your yearly taxes, you may have noticed you aren't seeing as much of a tax break from giving to churches and other ministries. Guy from Compass Financial Services explains why it's still worth it to donate money.
Ask Dr. Heidi - How to fight comparison
You've probably heard the familiar quote: "Comparison is the thief of joy." But hearing the quote and even believing it doesn't make it much easier to avoid comparing yourself to others. Dr. Heidi explains why this battle is so important and offers helpful advice on how to fight back.
I don't think the solution is being more responsible
Best places to hide Christmas gifts / When the kids should've been sleeping / Where did you lose your keys?
Compass Conversations – More Christmas money-saving tips
Some of your most treasured Christmas memories likely involve a special gift that you received. Chances are, what makes the memory so special isn't the "stuff" that you got, but the love that came from the person giving the gift. But at a time of year when things are expensive and budgets are stretched thin, how can you still create a lasting memory like that for your children? Guy from Compass Financial Services shares a tradition his family began that has helped.
Ask Dr. Heidi - How to cope with grief during the holidays
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, filled with bright lights, joyful songs, and tons of parties - but that doesn't mean it isn't also difficult. If your life is touched by grief, chances are the holidays can also be very difficult. Dr. Heidi shares some advice on how to cope with your grief this Christmas season.
Why is everybody yelling at Linus?
What Mary tells us about God / Christmas tree mishaps / Your unpopular food opinion