Things we love about America, plus how to read a room, and what if you catch feelings for someone who isn’t a Christian?

Featured musical artist: All Sons & Daughters

Roundtable: What We Love About the United States

Many people like to criticize the United States. Even US citizens love to bag on our country, and while many of our shortcomings are real and even serious, it’s also good to remember what’s good about this nation. As we celebrate Independence Day, we have a conversation about what the United States has gotten right, both now and in the past.

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Culture: How to Read a Room (Part 1)

Have you ever gotten an incorrect read on what’s going on in a meeting, friend group or social situation? Most of us have. Whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, emotional intelligence and discernment are relational muscles to develop. Our friend Dr. Mike Bechtle is an expert in career and professional development. His tips for how to read a room, assess a situation and win in social and business environments will save you years of trial and error. In part one of our conversation he addresses the need for interpersonal experience, why “fake it till you make it” is a bad strategy, and how to avoid misreading someone’s intentions.

How to Read a Room: Navigate Any Situation, Lead with Confidence, and Create an Impact at Work

Inbox: Feelings for a Non-Believer

Our listener is asking how she can work through having feelings for a guy who isn’t a Christian. Lisa Anderson weighs in.

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Successful small groups, plus what compatibility in marriage looks like, and what if your date was previously married?

Featured musical artist: Love and the Outcome

Roundtable: Church Small Group Success

We all long for community, and as Christians one of the best ways to cultivate deep relationships is in a small group with others from your church. But what actually makes a small group successful? We interviewed pastors and small group leaders to discover how to find a small group, what to look for, how to plug in, and what to expect from the experience.

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Culture: Should You and Your Spouse Be Compatible?

It seems like dating sites and relationship experts talk a lot about compatibility. What is compatibility, and does it matter in marriage? If so, in what areas, and how do you go about finding or cultivating it? And what about “opposites attract” or the benefit of being complements to each other? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley separate fact from fiction when it comes to compatibility and relational dynamics, specifically in the search for a mate.

Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You’ll Love

Read Greg’s Article: 12 Questions Every Father Should Ask His Future Son-In-Law

Listen to Greg and Erin’s Podcast: Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

Inbox: Dating Someone Who’s Been Married

What do you do with concerns about your date having been married before? What should you find out on the front end? Erin Smalley weighs in.

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Ordering your life, plus how to build a relationship with your future in-laws, and should you wait until you’re married to buy a house?

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Roundtable: Get Your Priorities Straight

We’re all guilty of procrastination, wasting time, and over-cluttering our schedules. As adults, we know we should do better, but where do we start? How can we prioritize our lives to make time for what’s really important? Our guests share their own struggles and strategies for how to find time for God, family, friendships and responsibilities, while also making space for rest and fun.

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Culture: Know Your Future In-Laws

A relationship with your in-laws can be wonderful, or it can be difficult and even complicated. Finding an appropriate relational balance is tricky, as is establishing boundaries and closeness. Most of these efforts start during dating and engagement, so what does it look like to pursue a healthy relationship on the in-law front? Relationship experts Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley explain how they navigated in-law relationships, what challenges they experienced, how they had hard conversations, and what loving an extended family looks like.

Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You’ll Love

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Link to Article: Myths and Realities of Extended Families

Inbox: Should I Be Married to Buy a House?

Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. Should you wait until marriage to take the plunge? Recent homebuyer Ryan Wall weighs in.