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Creating last family connections requires intentionally choosing how to navigate relationships with extended family while creating meaningful traditions that will shape your children's future. In this episode, Kyle and Selina share how to create a family legacy!

• Create clear family boundaries early in marriage to establish your values and priorities
• Have honest conversations with extended family about your boundaries and expectations
• Be the bridge by making efforts to maintain family relationships despite differences
• Show up early to family gatherings and leave before things get too wild
• Create intentional traditions—weekly, monthly, and seasonal—that become memory anchors
• Be transparent with your children about your mistakes and growth
• Teach children that siblings are a team who should support each other
• Demonstrate through your actions that love conquers all difficulties
• Remember that building a legacy takes time, prayer, and persistence

We're not perfect people by any means, but by trusting in God we learn what it takes to build connections that will last for generations. Remember to check out our Love by Faith Playbook—a living document updated monthly with fresh strategies to help you and your partner love by faith and create a winning season.

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Making and maintaining meaningful friendships takes intentionality, vulnerability, and divine guidance, especially as we journey through different life seasons where not everyone who starts with us remains.

• True friendship isn't measured by transaction or reciprocity but is guided by the Holy Spirit for specific purposes
• Building legacy friendships requires effort from both parties, becoming more challenging as responsibilities increase
• Making friends begins with vulnerability – putting yourself out there despite potential rejection
• Not everyone should be granted access to your inner circle; discernment is equally important
• Our identity shouldn't be defined by our friendships but solely on God and His guidance
• The ultimate goal of friendship is allowing God to use you to brighten someone else's life

If you're struggling with friends, we hope this episode challenges and encourages you to step out of your comfort zone and bring God back to the center of your relationships.

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Kyle and Selina explore how partners can effectively support each other through anxiety by understanding different responses and creating practical strategies for mental wellness. They share personal experiences that illuminate the contrast between Kyle's tendency to push through anxiety and Selina's need for space and decompression.

• Creating a "code word" to signal when anxiety is taking over
• Acknowledging how partners can inadvertently trigger each other's anxiety
• Providing regular self-care opportunities is essential for mental health
• Establishing communication plans to prevent surprise triggers
• Supporting a partner during panic attacks through presence, not fixing
• Recognizing the value of asking key questions: What do you need? What do you want? How can I help?
• Understanding the importance of slowing down rather than pushing through
• Accepting that professional help and medication can be appropriate tools
• Being transparent about personal struggles with anxiety
• Creating intentional spaces for recovery after anxiety episodes

Remember that anxiety is real, and people of strong faith can experience it. Focus on working together to overcome anxious thoughts and build a stronger marriage through understanding and support.

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Anxiety is born from fear and our desire to control situations beyond our reach. In this episode, we confront anxiety at its source-- fear vs. control-- and share about breaking the cycle of anxiety.

We explore how anxiety impacts marriages, attacks individuals, and stems from feeling overwhelmed by life's uncertainties.

• Anxiety fundamentally comes from fear – fear of outcomes, others' reactions, or lack of control
• The "five-foot radius" concept helps identify what we can actually control versus what we cannot
• Even strong Christians experience anxiety; having faith doesn't automatically eliminate anxiety
• Jesus doesn't calm every storm immediately – we must actively choose to go to Him
• Asking "what is the next right thing to do?" helps break anxiety's spiral of overwhelming thoughts
• Scripture memorization plants truth in our subconscious that surfaces during anxious moments
• Exposing fears by naming them specifically helps reduce their perceived size and power
• Overcoming anxiety is a process, not a one-time fix; tools and scripture help fight ongoing battles

Join us next week as we discuss how to specifically help your partner when they're experiencing anxiety, whether in momentary situations or ongoing struggles.

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13 Things Mentally Strong Kids Do: Think Big, Act Good, Be Brave by Amy Morin

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Anxiety manifests differently for men and women, affecting relationships in unique ways that require understanding and patience. In this episode, Kyle and Selina talk openly about what men and women are REALLY anxious about!

• Men often experience performance-based anxiety related to success, accomplishment, and providing
• Image anxiety affects men significantly, from caring about yard appearance to comparing themselves with peers
• Overcommitment and saying yes to everything can be a sign of building male anxiety
• Women frequently describe anxiety as a "slime" that spreads and attaches to everything
• Overstimulation from managing multiple needs simultaneously creates tornado-like anxiety for many women
• Security threats (emotional, financial, relational) trigger significant anxiety responses in women
• Partners often miss that fixing individual problems doesn't stop the anxiety "tornado"
• Helping your partner slow down and reset is more effective than trying to fix specific issues
• Speaking scripture and truth over anxious situations provides powerful relief
• Understanding the root cause of anxiety requires looking beyond surface triggers

Text us your anxiety experiences or questions - we'd love to hear your story and continue this important conversation next week as we explore how to get to the root of anxiety and move through those difficult moments.

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Kyle and Selina open up about their personal experiences with anxiety in marriage, sharing how it manifested differently for each of them and revealing the spiritual dimensions of anxiety attacks.

• Anxiety often shows up during major life transitions like moving into a new home or changing cities
• Selina experienced debilitating panic attacks that prevented her from functioning normally
• Kyle internalized his anxiety, using it as motivation rather than letting it overwhelm him
• Control issues frequently trigger anxiety when life doesn't go according to plan
• Anxiety can be understood as a spiritual attack that distracts us from God's peace
• Physical intimacy problems can create significant anxiety in marriage relationships
• Supporting a partner through anxiety requires patience, presence, and understanding
• Fasting and focusing on God's words "I need you to trust me" helped overcome anxiety
• Recognizing anxiety doesn't mean weak faith, but requires refocusing on spiritual truths

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Creating a communication plan requires understanding each other's preferences, timing, and needs to foster deeper connection and avoid common pitfalls that lead to frustration.

• Weekly planning meetings to handle logistics and free up daily interactions for meaningful connection
• Understanding women's hormonal cycles and how they impact communication needs
• Learning when and how to approach men about important conversations
• Color-coding calendars to distinguish personal time, couple time, and negotiable activities
• Creating predetermined strategies for conflict resolution based on each person's preferences
• Using physical touch or small gifts as peace offerings during difficult conversations
• Scheduling important conversations rather than interrupting hobbies or activities
• Communication about communication is essential - discuss how you want to resolve conflicts
• Developing code words or signals for when you need to pause and continue a conversation later
• Humility is crucial - both partners must be willing to adapt and compromise

Download our free Love by Faith Playbook for communication templates and strategies to help you navigate various scenarios in your relationship. Every good coach knows they need winning plays, and we've put together our best relationship strategies in this living document that's updated monthly with fresh content.

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Kyle and Selina dive into the complex world of communication triggers & pitfalls, examining how fear, spiritual gaslighting, and misunderstandings create barriers in relationships.

They share personal stories and practical insights to help couples navigate these challenges and build healthier communication patterns.

• Exploring the gap between what's said and what's heard through the "doormat rug" story
• Understanding how fear can cause partners to clam up or avoid important conversations
• Recognizing when spiritual language is used to deflect from addressing real issues
• Identifying triggers like crying, yelling, or shutting down that halt productive communication
• Building a safe environment where both partners feel secure enough to be vulnerable
• Shifting focus from winning arguments to creating a connection and resolution
• Starting with small steps to demonstrate commitment to the relationship
• Keeping prayer and God's guidance central to communication challenges

Join us next week as we share a practical communication plan to help you and your partner overcome these hurdles more quickly and effectively.

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