THE CONNECTION CURE MINI-COURSE

3 Signs You Might Be Reacting Instead of Responding: 🔹 You feel instantly defensive or shut down. 🔹 You avoid discomfort by numbing...

Responding well starts with love. In a world that often prioritizes being right over being relational, Scripture calls us to a different...

Have you ever wished you could rewrite the way you show up in relationships? Many of us carry patterns of conflict avoidance, emotional...

Have you ever been in a conversation where your emotions took over?  Maybe you said something you regret—or maybe you shut down...

Can you tell how healthy a community is by looking at its daughters? In this week’s podcast episode , Marlene Allen shares a powerful...

Good news— we’ve extended the deadline  for the Table & Well Marriage Retreat  to this Friday, March 8! This isn’t just a retreat—it’s an...

We’ve all been there—stepping into a conversation that stirs up anxiety, tension, or frustration. In those moments, it’s easy to react...

Love is the glue that holds relationships together. But love isn’t just a feeling—it’s a choice. A choice to respond well  when emotions...

In this week’s episode, we explore the difference between being an elder  and being a relational guide.  True relational leadership isn’t...

What if the way you respond in a moment could shape the depth of your relationships? When emotions run high, conversations get tough, or...

Your marriage is worth investing in.   If you and your spouse want to grow in responding relationally well—staying present, regulating...

Have we been missing something in the way we respond to one another in the Church? 🤔 Elders play a vital role in helping us heal hurt,...

How do you respond when someone shares something heavy—big emotions, tough news, or even something you don’t quite understand? In that...

Mondays can be tough—getting in the zone, locking in, and finding momentum takes effort. But we all have little things that help us get...

Psalm 1:3 paints a picture of stability, nourishment, and fruitfulness —a tree planted by streams of water, thriving in every season....

A Tree Doesn’t Run. What does it mean to be an elder? Marlene Allen reflects on Psalm 1—a tree planted by the water, deeply rooted,...

Your marriage is meant to thrive—not just survive. This is your gentle nudge  to take the next step in deepening your connection. The...

What does God see? One of the greatest gifts of an elder is their ability to see beyond the surface—to look past the mess, the struggles,...

We often think we have to choose— joy or sorrow, strength or struggle, brokenness or wholeness.  But the truth is, we can hold both at...

A well-spoken compliment can stick with us for years —not just because of the words themselves, but because of the way they make us feel...