Life and Love Nuggets

Brent and Janis talk about some of the highlights of what they have covered in the first 100 episodes of Life and Love Nuggets.  In this episode they emphasize “What They Want You To Know”.   View the transcript at https://www.brentandjanissharpe.com/ what-we-want-you-to-know .  Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate . Your gift is tax-deductible.  The Life...

Brent and Janis look at the subconscious beliefs and behaviors that develop from our relationship with our care givers at a young age.  They discuss the four styles of attachment and how realizing insecure styles, even though a necessary coping strategy as a child, may not be serving us well as an adult.  They look at how to understand our style and how we can push against our natural insecure sty...

Brent and Janis discuss the current research in neuroscience on revenge and how powerful it is in our own life. They talk about how our current culture is being lured into a form of revenge addiction.  They also look at how can we find freedom in our own life and have an impact in our current culture.   View the transcript at https://www.brentandjanissharpe.com/revenge-addiction .  Help us reach m...

Janis and special guest Hayley Williams talk about teens in therapy, how therapy can help all children and resources that parents can use at home to help their children identify emotions and learn self-regulation.   For adults who struggle with play: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer When I Relax I Feel Guilty by Tim Hansel For parents and kids: A Little Spot of Feelings by Dian...

Join Janis and special guest LCSW and certified play therapist Hayley Williams as they discuss therapy for children, the role and effectiveness of play therapy and how children can benefit from therapy.   For adults who struggle with play: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer When I Relax I Feel Guilty by Tim Hansel For parents and kids: A Little Spot of Feelings by Diane Abler Hey...

Our phones are extremely helpful, but the “overuse “of our phones or ignoring others because we are on our phone has become a real problem that effects our relationship and our mental health. Listen to see if you are guilty of “phubbing” or if you are addicted to your phone and ways to make healthy changes to your phone use.   View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/revisited-phu...

Phones have changed our lives and so has the etiquette for using a phone. We’ve all been irritated with someone walking around in public talking on their phone with the speaker on. Brent and Janis share tips that are considerate ways to use your phone, or how not to be irritating on your phone!   View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/revisited-our-phones-and-our-lives-part-one...

Brent continues his interview with Blaine Bartel about resurrection from sexual brokenness.  They discuss the process of healing from any brokenness and how it is possible to find a new life of freedom and health as well as how to help heal the marriage traumatized by betrayal.   View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/ hope-for-sexual-brokenness-part-2   Help us reach more coupl...

Brent interviews Blaine Bartel as he shares his story of resurrection from sexual brokenness.  They discuss the process of healing from any brokenness and how it is possible to find a new life of freedom and health.   View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/hope-for-sexual-brokenness-part-1 Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate . Your gif...

Brent and Janis look at the powerful impact of social media in our culture, the potential negative effects it can have on each of us, and ways we can manage it well to garner the benefits without being negatively impacted.    View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/social-media-and-mental-health Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate . You...

Brent and Janis look at the negative impact of our busy, disconnected culture and how with some simple things to focus on we can make a significant difference in the lives of those we encounter each day as well as our own fulfillment and peace.      View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-power-of-presence Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.c...

We have all heard that laughter is the best medicine.  Brent and Janis discuss the benefits of laughter not only on our physical and mental health, but also the benefits to our relationships and sense of connectedness with others.   View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-benefits-of-laughter Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate . Yo...

Many people find themselves shying away from difficult conversations.  Brent and Janis look at the negative impact on limited communication in important relationships. They also discuss the critical things to know in helping difficult conversations happen and how to ensure they are helpful in building and strengthening our relationships.  View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/h...

Brent and Janis look at the 12 steps that originated almost 100 years ago. While they are most known in the Alcoholics Anonymous tradition, Brent and Janis share how these very principles can inspire us to grow in all of our daily lives and relationships.  Ian Cron, “The Fix” How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Everyone In Bet...

Brent and Janis discuss a long term practice in the church: Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter and how it can be enlightening and help develop important rhythms in our daily life.  View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/lent-what-is-it Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate . Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love Nuggets po...

Brent and Janis continue their interview with Tracy Balzar, a former professor of spiritual formation and a spiritual director, about the role and impact of simple consistent practices in our daily life that can be life changing.  Tracy Balzer is the author of Thin Places: An Evangelical Journey Into Celtic Christianity (Leafwood); A Listening Life (Pinyon); and Permission to Ponder: Contemplative...

Brent and Janis interview Tracy Balzar, author of Thin Places, about times and places in our life where we have uniquely felt God’s presence.  They discuss the role of our anticipation as key in experiencing these moments in life. Tracy Balzer is the author of Thin Places: An Evangelical Journey Into Celtic Christianity (Leafwood); A Listening Life (Pinyon); and Permission to Ponder: Contemplative...

Why does our best effort toward New’s Year’s resolutions often end up in the rear view mirror within 30-60 days and nothing really seems to change.  Brent and Janis look at the difference between reformation of our life through our best efforts and allowing ourselves to be transformed from the inside out which allows for real, meaningful growth in our lives. View the transcript at https://www.life...

You love your spouse, but do you like them?  Any one can find moments in their life when they love their spouse, but are having trouble liking them! Having these happen briefly are a normal part of living with another human. But, if this persists, it is a sign that we need to take a closer look at our relationship and get some tools to help build a more fulfilling life and relationship.  Brent and...

As we have just experienced the Christmas season, Brent and his son, Father Preston Sharpe, look at some of the questions people have about Christmas from the virgin birth, to Santa Claus and Christmas trees.  View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/christmas-questions Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate . Your gift is tax-deductible. T...

As we go through this Christmas season, which is more than just a day, Brent and his son, Father Preston Sharpe, share about how being purposeful in our celebrations can be healthy and life giving throughout the year.   View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-importance-of-celebration Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate . Your gift...

Brent and Janis discuss some simple strategies that can help us all have a more joyful and peaceful Christmas season. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/tips-for-a-peaceful-christmas Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate . Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into rela...

Brent & Janis revisit their very first podcast episode just in time for the holidays. We hope it helps you save your sanity this holiday season! This episode is packed with insights and tips on how to enjoy time with your extended family. This is one of Brent & Janis’ favorite topics of the year. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/so-youre-gonna-be-with-family-for-th...

The number one reason reported that people say they don’t believe there is a God or if there is He couldn’t be loving is because of all the suffering in the world. Brent and Janis look at the reality of suffering we all will experience at times and the pathway forward to finding peace and hope in the midst of difficult circumstances. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-ch...

Studies say 1 out of 3 people have some disturbance in falling asleep or staying asleep. Brent and Janis look at why good sleep is so important for us, why it is challenging to get good sleep and ways that can help us all improve the quality of this essential of life: sleep.  View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-importance-of-sleep Help us reach more couples! Donate at htt...