Relational Skills in Real Life

Chris Coursey brings you the THRIVEtoday podcast, full of real-life stories of encouragement and transformation from people using relational skills every day! What are "Relational skills"? They are brain-based skills that give us the ability and capacity to build meaningful connections with the people in our lives. With practice, relational skills are what we use to maintain our relationships during strain, conflicts and difficulties so we endure hardship well as we stay connected. www.thrivetoday.org

Relational Skills in Real Life is a religion podcast hosted by THRIVEtoday, with 165 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

THRIVEtoday hosts Relational Skills in Real Life, a religion show with 165 episodes published.

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  Episode #166

  E166 The VLE: Making Sense of Our Experiences

  Aug 24, 202614 minS1

  Have you ever wondered how your brain makes sense of your feelings and the world around you? Meet your Verbal Logical Explainer, aka: VLE. In this episode, we unpack how this internal mechanism dictates your perception of life and relationships—and what happens when it gets hijacked by past pain. Learn how to spot the lies your VLE tells you when you're hurting, break free from negative mental patterns, and start walking down the path of awareness toward what God has for you. Check out the book Outsmarting Yourself by Dr Karl Lehman: https://humble-shack.myshopify.com/products/outsmarting-yourself Explore our online Habit Builder course on Relational Circuits: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/courses/skill-0-habit-builder The Thrive Premier Theory Course 3 is more advanced but Dr Jim Wilder goes into detail on this topic: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/courses/theory-3 Thank you for listening! Subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. www.thrivetoday.org

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  Episode #165

  E165 Five Consequences of Dismissing Emotions

  Aug 17, 202612 minS1

  Dismissing your emotions can have lasting consequences—but emotions are meant to be felt, understood, and shared. When we express what we're feeling in safe, supportive relationships, it becomes easier to calm our minds, regulate our emotions, and process our experiences. Emotions play a vital role in our growth, relationships, and overall well-being. Tune in to discover whether you've been dismissing your emotions, how that may be impacting your life, and practical steps you can take to develop healthier emotional habits.You can begin learning to navigate your emotions in a healthy, life-giving way today. Check out our Return to Joy (skill 11) courses: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/collections/skill-11 Explore our online membership for more access to online courses: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/pages/thrivetoday-practice-people-membership Are you looking to live in a more relational way where you can be more present and connected to others? Practice relational skills in a supportive group setting for 1 hour and get a taste of practice by joining one of our upcoming classes: https://thrivetoday.org/practice-class Thank you for listening! Subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. www.thrivetoday.org

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  Episode #164

  E164 Relational Skills and Emotional Intelligence

  Aug 10, 202612 minS1

  At THRIVEtoday, we describe relational skills as emotional intelligence put into practice through an attachment-based, Christ-centered framework. While emotional intelligence helps us understand emotions, relational skills help us stay connected—to God, to ourselves, and to others—especially in the midst of life's challenges. Check out our online course, "Tools for Navigating Emotions": https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/courses/navigating-emotions Explore our online membership for more access to online courses: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/pages/thrivetoday-practice-people-membership Are you looking to live in a more relational way where you can be more present and connected to others? Practice relational skills in a supportive group setting for 1 hour and get a taste of practice by joining one of our upcoming classes: https://thrivetoday.org/practice-class Thank you for listening! Subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. www.thrivetoday.org

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  Episode #163

  E163 The Value of Repetition

  Aug 3, 202616 minS1

  Why can't learning relational skills be a one-and-done experience? In this episode, we explore how God designed our brains to grow and change through repeated, meaningful relationships. Discover why lasting transformation happens through consistent, positive experiences rather than a single moment of insight. We'll also discuss practical ways to joyfully connect with others, build healthier relational patterns, and embrace the lifelong journey of growth to become more like the person God created you to be. Are you looking to live in a more relational way where you can be more present and connected to others? Practice relational skills in a supportive group setting for 1 hour and get a taste of practice by joining one of our upcoming classes: https://thrivetoday.org/practice-class Explore our online membership for more practice opportunities: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/pages/thrivetoday-practice-people-membership Don't forget our FREE 40-min Premier Training Info Session offered throughout the year to help you learn more about Thrive Premier Training - THE best in relational skills training. Check here for upcoming dates: https://thrivetoday.org/events Thank you for listening! Subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. www.thrivetoday.org

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  Episode #162

  E162 Six Ways Relational Skills Help Marriages Stay Strong

  Jul 27, 202613 minS1

  Most marriages don’t drift apart because of a major crisis, but because they lose their daily rhythm of connection. In this episode, discover six practical ways relational skills help couples sustain joy, navigate conflict, and protect their marriage from emotional drifting. Tune in to discover how small, everyday interactions build lasting resilience, and stick around for a simple connection exercise you and your spouse can start practicing tonight. The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages book: https://thrivetoday.org/4-habits-marriage Our Marriage Course takes you and your spouse through The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages book over 6 sessions with videos from the authors and their wives: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/courses/marriage-for-couples Download our free Emotions Wheel: https://thrivetoday.org/emotions Explore our Habit Builder Courses: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/collections/skill-practice See more marriage resources here: https://thrivetoday.org/marriage Thank you for listening! Subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. www.thrivetoday.org

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