John Thurman's Resilient Faith Shortcast

Marital Conflict is Inevitable. But Marital Combat is Optional. The key to any fight is to maintain control. No, not of the other person. Control of yourself. You do not have the right to be immature, childish, or abusive. On the other hand, if you have legitimate feelings and issues, you are absolutely entitled to give a reasonable voice to those feelings in a constructive way. (That includes not...

Did you know that 69% of your problems as a couple are unsolvable! Here are the 3 types of problems couples face: 1.  Solvable ones 2.  Perpetual, unsolvable ones 3,  Corrosive, gridlocked ones Here are 9 Ways to Solve Relationship Problems 1. Awareness — work on conversations about your solvable, unsolvable, and possible gridlock problems. 2. Keep an open mind as the two of you look consider the...

1.He knows he can be himself without being judged or criticized. Nothing can kill a relationship faster than unnecessary criticism and being talked down to. Instead, look to encourage and build up. 2.He smiles a lot. He feels that you notice him and appreciate all he does for you and that you do not take him for granted. He feels seen and known, not like being compared to characters on the Hallmar...

One of the keys to having a resilient, long-lasting marriage is to do what you can to make sure your wife feels good about your relationship. Here they are: Be as attentive, fun-loving, and adoring as you were during courtship (or close to it).  Show her respect. Be more affectionate. Understand it is okay if she processes things differently than you. Support and nurture her ambitions inside and o...

What is intimacy? One definition of intimacy is an act or familiar expression serving as a token of congeniality, affection, and love. Another is a close or detailed knowledge of a person. One of the foundational principles of building and repairing a relationship is to understand the foundations of intimacy. It is not about technique, positions, or power but about getting to know someone deeply....

Are you looking for ways to rapidly enrich your marriage?  In this week's podcast, John Thurman shares secrets that he has discovered in over 49 years of marriage and over 55,000 hours in the people-helping business.  #1  Demonstrate empathy #2   Catch your partner doing the right things #3   Express love in meaningful ways ( check out the free love languages test ) #4   Take a timeout when y...

You can build a resilient relationship and lower toxic stress by initiating one simple action! Let John know what you think! Be sure to check out my website Facebook Link Tactical Prayer Guide Link!

Two simple Secrets for Success 1. Being Intentional. Intentional means you are deliberate, calculated, intended, conscious, willful, or purposeful. No matter what you pursue in life it must be intentional and purposeful. 2. Being diligent. Diligence is a learnable skill that combines creative persistence, a smart-working effort properly planned and rightly performed in a timely, efficient, ethical...

It is amazing how many allow the fear of success to keep them from going after their dreams, creating their next creative project, or taking that next step. In today's short cast I will give you three proven steps you can take to move through the fear of success. Here are three reasons people fear success. This is from the research I did for my book, The No-Fear Entrepreneur a few years ago....

The fear of criticism is a subtle and seductive fear that will hold you back from reaching your potential if you let it. This shortcast will show you 6 Tactics to Crush Criticiam Let John know what you think! Be sure to check out my website Facebook Link Tactical Prayer Guide Link!

This week's podcast is an expansion of last week's introduction to 10 Ways to Defeat the Fear of Failure Embrace your humanity by recognizing and accepting your emotions. The simple truth is that sometimes life sucks, and sometimes we fail.  Please don’t take or make it personal. The following quote is a line from Rudyard Kipling’s poem If, “If you can meet with triumph and disaster, and...

Research tells us that there are 4 key factors in moving through the pandemic and into the emerging "new normal." Let John know what you think! Be sure to check out my website Facebook Link Tactical Prayer Guide Link!

Resilient Leaders demonstrate 5 common traits in a crisis. In addition, they engage in at least 4 activities as they lead their teams through tough times. Let John know what you think! Be sure to check out my website Facebook Link Tactical Prayer Guide Link!

Resilient people have at least 10 traits that are consistent across most cultures. How many do you have.  Let John know what you think! Be sure to check out my website Facebook Link Tactical Prayer Guide Link!

The top two traits of resilient people, Optimism, and the ability to experience post-traumatic growth. Let John know what you think! Be sure to check out my website Facebook Link Tactical Prayer Guide Link!

Let John know what you think! Be sure to check out my website Facebook Link Tactical Prayer Guide Link!