In this episode, Corrine and Neil talk about why Christmas traditions are so important and how they help kids feel a sense of belonging, meaning, and home. They share how traditions become “anchors” for families, why familiar foods, smells, and rituals make Christmas feel magical, and how simple moments often become the memories children cherish most.

They also open up about their biggest early-marriage misunderstandings, which came from unspoken expectations on Christmas Eve, and how it taught them to communicate clearly, blend their families’ traditions, and avoid holiday stress. With honesty and humor, they walk through what helps couples stay on the same page and create a Christ-centered Christmas without perfectionism or overwhelm.

Along with favorite listener traditions, Corrine and Neil offer practical pillars for making the season meaningful, including anchoring in faith, embracing familiar cues, choosing fun for kids, and letting everyone participate even when it is messy or imperfect. It is a heartfelt guide for anyone wanting to simplify, connect, and build Christmas traditions that truly last!

Supporting Resources:

• The Entitlement Trap by Richard and Linda Eyre: https://amzlink.to/az0GZ4p0hjJWy
• Bonds That Make Us Free by C. Terry Warner: https://amzlink.to/az034ewnLCAS2

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What helps you stay grounded when spiritual leadership changes or your source of guidance shifts? How do you continue to feel connected to God during seasons of transition?

In this episode, Corrine and Neil open up about navigating the change in leadership after the passing of President Russell M. Nelson, the Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the sustaining of President Dallin H. Oaks as the new President of the Church. They share a rare and uplifting personal experience with President Oaks that completely changed how they viewed him and helped them recognize the deep compassion and Christlike love within spiritual leaders.

Corrine reflects on an earlier chapter of her life when she wrestled with loss and uncertainty and how she learned to trust in God through the teachings of a new Church leader when she needed comfort and hope the most. Neil describes the moment he felt a powerful, personal confirmation from God during a leadership transition and how it shaped his ongoing faith.

Whether you belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or have a different faith background, this conversation is centered on a universal principle. God knows how to guide His children. He provides spiritual leadership, loving nudges, and personal witnesses that help us feel anchored in Him, especially during times of change.

Supporting resources:

• What the ‘Forgotten Man’ Painting Means to President Oaks - https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/what-the-forgotten-man-painting-means-to-president-oaks
• We have a prophet of God,’ President Freeman testifies in missionary devotional - https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/10/15/we-have-prophet-god-president-emily-belle-freeman-provo-mtc-devotional/
• Prophets Can See Around Corners - https://speeches.byuh.edu/devotionals/prophets-can-see-around-corners

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Greatest Hit Series: This originally aired as Episode 227.

So many Christians mix up Christlike love with codependent behavior—but Jesus Himself never rescued people from their consequences, avoided conflict to keep the peace, or ran Himself into burnout trying to fix everyone.

In this episode, Corrine and Neil break down why Jesus was NOT codependent, and how understanding His true example can bring more peace, agency, and healthy boundaries into your relationships.

They walk through powerful scriptures from Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” to the Sermon on the Mount, that show how Jesus honored agency, let people choose their own path, and taught us to love others without losing ourselves. Corrine also explains how people-pleasing, rescuing, and overgiving keep us stuck in codependent cycles, and what Christ actually modeled instead: clarity, compassion, rest, and perfect love.

If you want to learn how to set healthy boundaries, stop over-functioning, or love others in a more Christ-centered way, this conversation will give you hope, relief, and a totally new perspective on what it means to follow Jesus.

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