In this episode of "Heart and Soulution," Mike and Kristen Jones, discuss relationships and grief. They begin with casual conversation about the end of their first podcast season, eventually revealing that they will be discussing the heavy topic of grief. They explore personal experiences with grief, noting that Kristen especially was not taught how to grieve effectively and that this avoidance proved problematic later in life. The conversation is informed by resources like the podcast, The Place We Find Ourselves, and Francis Weller's book, The Wild Edge of Sorrow, with the Mike and Kristen drawing parallels between Weller's concepts and biblical perspectives on mourning. They include the passage about beauty for ashes in Isaiah 61:3. Ultimately, they reflect on healthy grieving processes for individuals and couples, emphasizing the importance of not avoiding grief and offering support to those who are suffering.

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Reference material and Resources to dive deeper:

• Weller, Frances; The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief; 2015; North Atlantic Books.

• The Place We Find Ourselves podcast with Adam Young; Five part series on grief (episode 132).

• ⁠The YouVersion Bible App.⁠

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Want to know how to stop the hamster wheel in your relationship? In this episode of Heart and Soulution, Mike and Kristen Jones discuss the concept of the "crazy cycle" in romantic relationships, which they relate to Dr. Emerson Eggerichs's book, Love and Respect, derived from Ephesians 5 in the Bible. The core idea is that disrespect from the wife causes a lack of love from the husband, which in turn causes more disrespect, creating a self-perpetuating cycle that must be broken by one partner choosing to change their behavior, focusing on unconditional love and unconditional respect. The hosts emphasize the importance of emotional intelligence, managing expectations, and clear communication for couples to prevent or exit this cycle, making a crucial caveat near the end.

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Reference material and Resources to dive deeper:

• • Dr. Gary Smalley's "Keys to Lasting and Loving Relationships"

• Chapman, Gary D., and Jennifer M. Thomas. The Five Languages of Apology: How to Experience Healing in All Your Relationships. Moody Publishers, 2008. Follow on instagram.

• Chapman, Gary D. The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. Northfield Publishing, 2015. Follow on Instagram.

• Scazzero, P., & Scazzero, G. (2022). Emotionally Healthy Relationships: Discipleship that deeply changes your relationship with others (Updated ed.). Zondervan. EHS Website.

• The YouVersion Bible App.

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In this episode of "Heart and Soulution," hosts Mike and Kristen Jones focus on improving marriage and relationships with a biblical perspective. The discussion centers on a recent marriage conference they hosted, utilizing material from an organization called Grace Marriage, which emphasizes a grace-based rather than performance-based approach to relationships. Throughout the episode, the hosts introduce and discuss several biblical principles and verses related to conflict resolution, humility, and intentionality, such as Proverbs 15:1 and Philippians 4:8, offering practical advice like the "621 challenge" for dedicated time together and the "boxing or dancing" analogy for approaching disagreements. They conclude by encouraging listeners to focus on self-reflection and serving their spouse, hinting at future episodes that will explore specific roles within marriage.

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Reference material and Resources to dive deeper:

• Check out material from the Parrott's by visiting their website or by following them on instagram @lesandleslie.

• Learn more about the ministry resources of Grace Marriage at their website or by following them on Instagram @grace_marriage.

• ⁠⁠⁠Table Topics Tabletop Sets: Questions to start great conversations.⁠⁠⁠

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• Follow on Instagram: Join the conversation @heartandsoulution.

• Share Your Ideas: Let Mike and Kristen know your ideas for future episodes and participate in their weekly poll on Instagram.