Conversations About...
Conversations About...
Center for Healthy Relationships, Real FM
From the Center for Healthy Relationships at John Brown University...Conversations About is here talking all things healthy relationships. We're here to open the doors to conversations that are real, honest, research based and with a Christian Ethos. Each episode will dive into a topic that impacts relationships of all kinds. Timely topics, fun guests and the invitation to continue important conversations beyond the episode.
intercultural friendship - Elizabeth Baldwin and Daniela Gomez
A conversation with college seniors, Elizabeth and Daniela, about cultivating intercultural friendships. Hear about their experiences getting to know the cultural contexts of their friends, learning to have humility in friendship, and understanding how to make others feel seen and loved.We are excited to now be a part of the Real FM podcast network! Click here for more information or to check out the other podcasts in the network: https://real.fm/
Apr 28, 2025
37 min
purity culture - reclaiming healthy views of sex, intimacy & purity
Kendra and Amy talk through an overview of ‘purity culture’ and how concepts of sex, intimacy and purity have become twisted into harmful messages, and how we can start to reclaim a vision of faithful & mature sexuality. Resources:5 Myths of Purity Culture 'Recovering From Purity Culture' by Dr. Camden Morgante 'She Deserves Better' by Sheila Wray Gregoire 'Talking Back to Purity Culture' by Rachel Joy Welcher 'Non-Toxic Masculinity' by Zachary Wagner  
Apr 10, 2025
21 min
Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt - reclaiming Mary Magdalene
Kendra talks with Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt talks through her book ‘The Mary We Forgot’ which dives into reclaiming the story of Mary Magdalene and the impact this can have on our faith and understanding of Scripture.Jennifer's Substack'The Mary We Forgot'
Mar 11, 2025
29 min
developing new friendships - Evan Will, Ross Wilson, Colin Graham, and Caleb Trippe
A conversation with college freshmen, Evan Ross, Colin, and Caleb, about developing new friendships in a new environment. Hear about their experiences coming to college, navigating roommate relationships, and making the choice to invest in deep friendships. Evan is a nursing major, Ross is a mechanical engineering major, Colin is a biochemistry major, and Caleb is an electrical engineering major. They are all freshmen at John Brown University.
Mar 10, 2025
30 min
balancing work/school and a new marriage - Megan Farmer
A conversation with Megan Farmer, LAMFT, about balancing work and personal life, living out a holistic identity, and having reasonable expectations for yourself in new seasons of life.Megan is a marriage and family therapist at Fellowship's Counseling and Care center in Rogers, AR, and the Coordinator of Marriage Resources at the CHR.
Feb 26, 2025
38 min
teammate relationships - Lilli Johnson and Grace Bishop
A conversation with collegiate soccer players, Lilli Johnson and Grace Bishop, about building relationships with teammates. Hear about their experiences navigating contentment with their roles within teams, being an effective encourager, and using team conflict as a tool for growth.Lilli is a Junior kinesiology and family and human services major and Grace is a Senior elementary education major at John Brown University.
Feb 17, 2025
34 min
Val Lieske - calling, friendship & identity
A conversation with guest speaker Val Lieske, speaking about the value of friendship, finding identity, and pursuing calling.Val is the artistic managing director of a theater company, as well as a playwright, educator and Chaplain to the arts community.
Feb 11, 2025
36 min
leading among peers - Dr. Jake Stratman
A conversation with Dr. Jake Stratman about leadership amongst peers, recovering from people pleasing and knowing who God says we are. Dr. Stratman is the Dean of the College of Humanities at John Brown University.
Jan 27, 2025
32 min
sibling relationships - Kylie Cleverdon
A conversation with Kylie Cleverdon about navigating sibling relationships after moving away for college. Hear about her experience with staying connected, finding commonality, and opening the door to deeper sibling relationships. Kylie is a Sophomore education major at John Brown University.
Jan 14, 2025
18 min
the Enneagram ... cultivating relationships across differences
A roundtable conversation about how the Enneagram (or other personality assessments) can help us connect more deeply with ourselves and others. Hear an overview of this tool and how it works - then join our conversation with three 9's and a 5! Further resources: The Enneagram Institute (Learn more about this tool for understanding personality) The Road Back to You (A book about ‘An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery) Sleeping at Last, Atlas: Enneagram (Songs to represent each number) Sleeping at Last Podcast Episodes CHR Resources
Dec 20, 2024
1 hr 3 min
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