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Episode 74: Blended Families: Strategies to Help Your Stepfamily Blend (with Ron L. Deal) Oct 08, 2019

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Blending two families is not for the faint of heart. There are many conflicts and bumps along the way as you navigate how to blend two separate families into one. On Episode 74, Daniel and Christina interview Ron Deal, the leading national expert and the most widely read and viewed author on blended families in the country. Get ready to walk away from this podcast with new strategies to help your step family blend in a healthier way. And make sure to tune into part 2 of this interview here.

For all the show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode74

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Episode 73: 5 Habits to Make Your Mornings Less Stressful Oct 01, 2019

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Are your mornings full of chaos? Do you wake up already stressed that you are running late and still have SO much to do? Mornings do not have to be the worst part of your day. If you are ready to have a more peaceful start, here are 5 habits that will help make your mornings less stressful.

For all the show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode73

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Episode 72: Why You Should Dream With Your Spouse (with Aaron and Jennifer Smith) Sep 24, 2019

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"I've dreamt about my spouse, but I've never dreamed WITH my spouse." Does this sound familiar? You aren't the only ones! On Episode 72, Daniel and Christina interview Aaron and Jennifer Smith (authors of Marriage After God) about why we should be dreaming with our spouse. We also discuss tips and guidelines of how you can start dreaming with our spouse today.

For all the show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode72

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Episode 71: 5 Tips to Help You Thrive Your Next Transition Sep 17, 2019

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After moving 9 times to 3 different countries and 7 different cities, experiencing both homelessness and unemployment, Daniel and Christina are professional transition-makers. On Episode 71, Daniel and Christina share 5 valuable tips that will help you thrive during your next transition. Whether you are considering switching schools for your children, moving to a different city, or changing jobs, their hard-earned insights will help you and your children take the next step to a better future.

For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode71

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Episode 70: Resolving Conflict with the Enneagram (with Lauren Gray) Jul 02, 2019

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Think about the last time you had a conflict with someone. How did it turn out? Did you feel like the other person was misinterpreting your words, your actions, your need for space (or your need to face the conflict head on)? Do you wish you knew how to approach conflict better? On Episode 70, Daniel and Christina continue their interview with Lauren Gray (certified Enneagram coach) about how each type communicates and how to approach each type when you are in conflict with them. If you missed part one, make sure you tune in to Episode 69 for all the details about Enneagram types 1 through 5.

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In This Episode, You Will Hear About:

A deeper dive into the Enneagram and why core motivations are a key factor
Style of communication for Enneagram types six through nine
How to approach and resolve conflict with Enneagram types six through nine
What healthy and unhealthy look like in the Enneagram

Resources Mentioned During the Episode:

For a free Enneagram Test, please click here
For a paid Enneagram Test (which will be more accurate), check out The Enneagram Institute Testing Center
Listen to our previous Enneagram interview with Dr. Drew Moser about The Perfect Gift For Every Enneagram Type
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Cron and Susan Stabile
The Enneagram in Love and Work: Understanding Your Intimate and Business Relationships by Helen Palmer
How We Love: Discover Your Love Style, Enhance Your Marriage by Milan Yercovitch
Between us: Using The Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel Centered by Beth and Jeff McCord
Listen to our previous podcast episode with Lauren Gray about The Enneagram and Communication Styles
Check out The Enneagram Journey with Susan Stabile
Listen to Typology with Ian Cron
Find out more about Lauren Gray via her website and Instagram @laurenelkinsgray

Quotables:

"Be led by love and not pushed by fear." - @emilypfreeman
"Any healthy number can be in a relationship with any other healthy number. But, certain combinations will have challenges that other numbers may not face because they click more easily. " - Lauren Gray
"The Enneagram can help you chart out paths of growth for yourself." - Lauren Gray
"You are not your number. Your number is your personality that you have developed to survive in the world. That personality can be flexible. You can integrate different types into your personality to find more balance." - Lauren Gray
"With the Enneagram, the work is always on our end first. We can become more self-aware whether the way we are interacting is fueling or helping the conflict at hand." - Lauren Gray

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Episode 69: Enneagram and Communication Styles (with Lauren Gray) Jun 25, 2019

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Have you ever been in a conflict with someone? Have you ever felt misunderstood or not heard? Does conflict make you want to run away or grab your boxing gloves because you are ready to fight? On Episode 69, Daniel and Christina interview Lauren Gray (certified Enneagram coach) about how each type communicates and how to approach each type when you are in conflict with them. This interview is JAM packed with amazing advice that we had to split it into two episodes! Make sure to tune in next week for part 2.

Have You Grabbed Your FREE Guide to Better Relationships with The Enneagram?

We can’t wait for you to get your hands on this resource! This printable will help you have a healthier marriage, deeper friendships, and better work relations.
Download our FREE printable: The Enneagram and Conflict Resolution: A Guide to Better Relationships

In This Episode, You Will Hear About:

A deeper dive into what the Enneagram is
How types one through five approach communication
The do's and don'ts about approaching Enneagram types one through five when you are in conflict with them

Resources Mentioned During the Episode:

For a free Enneagram Test, please click here
For a paid Enneagram Test (which will be more accurate), check out The Enneagram Institute Testing Center
Listen to our previous Enneagram interview with Dr. Drew Moser about The Perfect Gift For Every Enneagram Type
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Cron and Susan Stabile
The Enneagram in Love and Work: Understanding Your Intimate and Business Relationships by Helen Palmer
Between us: Using The Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel Centered by Beth and Jeff McCord
Listen to our previous podcast episode with Lauren Gray about The Enneagram and Communication Styles
Check out The Enneagram Journey with Susan Stabile
Listen to Typology with Ian Cron
Find out more about Lauren Gray via her website and Instagram @laurenelkinsgray

Quotables:

"The Enneagram gives us nine different lenses for how people are viewing the world. The lens you are seeing the world through and communicating through is going to be very different than someone else." - Lauren Gray
"The Enneagram can help us de-personalize some things to the point where we don't take offense when it's just somebody's approach." - Lauren Gray

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And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast, so that you will never miss an episode!

For the full show notes and downloadable images, go to IMbetween.org/episode69

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Episode 68: Why Your Kids Need To Be Bored This Summer Jun 18, 2019

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On Episode 68, Daniel and Christina discuss why our kids need to be bored this summer and how to help us not immediately default to the TV, iPad, or game console to entertain them.

Full all the show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode68

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Episode 67: Becoming an Intentional Parent (with Justin Batt) Jun 11, 2019

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What does it mean to be an intentional parent? And why is it important? On Episode 67, Daniel and Christina interview Justin Batt (author of Daddy Saturday) about creating every day epic moments for our children.

For all the show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode67

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Episode 66: 5 Keys To Help You Make Decisions May 28, 2019

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Studies show that adults make approximately 35 000 decisions a day. That’s 1,050,000 decisions a month and 12,755,000 decisions in a year!!! No wonder so many of us are suffering from decision-fatigue! In Episode 66, Daniel and Christina discuss 5 keys to help you with make both life-altering and every day decisions.

For all the show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode66

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Episode 65: 7 Ways To Breathe Life Back Into Your Marriage (with Karen Ehman) May 21, 2019

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What if the marriage you’ve always wanted could be the one you already have? In Episode 65, Daniel and Christina interview Karen Ehman (speaker and New York Times bestselling author) about 7 ways to breathe life back into your marriage when your spouse is driving you crazy.

For all the show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode65

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