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Resources (or ideas) mentioned in this episode:
The Four Horsemen (article), by The Gottman Institute
The Vortex of Terror (video), by Jonathan
Flooding (article), by The Gottman Institute
Jesus Loves Me This I Sometimes Know, by Elizabeth
When Ministry and Marriage Collide, by Elizabeth
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Resources (or ideas) mentioned in this episode:
Created for Connection, by Johnson and Sanderfer
Created for Connection Roadmap, by Jonathan
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman
A Marriage Blessing, by Jonathan
Our Journey to Finding Joy in Marriage (and the things we lost along the way), by Elizabeth
The Purpose of Marriage is NOT to Make You Holy, by Jonathan
When We Said I Do, by Elizabeth
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by Jonathan
We don’t talk about sex very much. Sure, we might joke about it (the first working title for this article was The Missionary Position), but we don’t actually talk about it very much. Truth is, most folks are scared to death to have an honest, non-joking, realistic talk about sex. Maybe with a good friend, but with their spouse? Gasp. But the truth is, it matters. It’s not the biggest deal, but it’s a real deal.
And it comes up all the time in my role as a pastoral counselor to missionaries…
Read the full post over at A Life Overseas.
Well hello there!
We’re wading into the wide world of podcasting. Want to join us? Listen in on iTunes or Stitcher.
Historically, the trotters41 podcast was a place for Jonathan’s sermons. Those will still be there, but it will also be home to the occasional conversation shared occasionally. We’ll plan to talk about marriage, parenting, TCKs, church work, missions, food, and other stuff probably.
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by Jonathan
I like books. I also like giving my pastoral counseling clients the option of accessing resources outside of the counseling room. Here’s a list of the books I recommend the most…
Dating/Relationships
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love
Marriage
Created for Connection: The “Hold Me Tight” Guide for Christian Couples (Read my review and how I use this in marriage counseling here.)
Parenting
Families Where Grace Is in Place: Building a Home Free of Manipulation, Legalism, and Shame
Hats: Reflections on Life as a Wife, Mother, Homeschool Teacher, Missionary, and More
Anxiety/OCD
Flee, Be Silent, Pray: Ancient Prayers for Anxious Christians
Loving Someone with Anxiety: Understanding and Helping Your Partner
Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior
Sex
Love Worth Making: How to Have Ridiculously Great Sex in a Long-Lasting Relationship
For more recommendations on point, visit On Making Love
Emotions (in general)
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It’s Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature
The Cry of the Soul: How Our Emotions Reveal Our Deepest Questions About God
The Love of God/Perfectionism/Grace
The Ragamuffin Gospel: Good News for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Burnt Out
The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith
From Good to Grace: Letting Go of the Goodness Gospel
Grace for the Good Girl: Letting Go of the Try-Hard Life
Cross-cultural Missions
Serving Well: Help for the Wannabe, Newbie, or Weary Cross-cultural Christian Worker
Misunderstood: The impact of growing up overseas in the 21st century
Third Culture Kids: Growing up among worlds
Trauma
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Miscellaneous
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life
Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering
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