Wiilationships

We begin a new series on the subject of Apology. We have all experienced the disappointment of a poorly given apology. And we aren’t always successful in apologizing to others. Yet, failed apologies can hinder, harm, and even destroy relationships. How can we improve? What apologies will best repair your relationships? Trudi begins this session [...]

Part 2 of our short study on listening. Once again, most of this class is using video clips from Dr. John Townsend. Video 1 – Obstacle to Listening #6 Video 2 – Necessary Skills to Listening #1 Video 3 – Necessary Skills to Listening #2 Video 4 – Necessary Skills to Listening #3 Video 5 [...]

A review of some of the things we’ve talked about over the last few weeks, with a very special ending.

Where are the specific conflicts likely to happen when we try to establish fences – or because we don’t? What are the signs that you might have some problem fence areas? Today we are talking about the People You Work With. Tim discusses a Biblical Theology of Work and what fence problems might show up [...]

Tim looks at Values #2 and 3, as we discuss the most important values in relationships. This teaching arc is based on the book “Boundaries”, by Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend, and is supplemented by their other books, Boundaries in Marriage, Boundaries for Teens, and Boundaries for Kids. Download the class notes (PDF). Listen to [...]

We used two of the CloudTownsend.com clips today as we looked at Values #2 and #3. The first clip is entitled “The Value of Loving Others”. The second clip, covering the third value, was The Value of Honesty. Both of these clips, as well as many more, are available at www.CloudTownsend.com.