Our Weekly Chat
Our Weekly Chat
Scott and Cindy Gunderson
Two imperfect people trying to navigate life as partners and parents. Listen in as we hold our weekly chat to discuss issues that have come up in our family and relationship. As we seek solutions from a faith-based perspective, we hope that you will find validation and inspiration to accept your own imperfect efforts and keep moving forward.
How to Travel With Friends...and Remain Friends
Cindy and Scott - along with special guests Chelsea and Matt - discuss the joys and challenges of traveling with friends. 
Jun 23, 2021
31 min
Finding Joy When Life Feels Hard
Cindy and Scott discuss key practices to finding joy and meaning during more trying stages of life. Cutting out unnecessary stressors and being intentional about including joy-building activities can help life return to a better balance.
Jun 19, 2021
31 min
Are You Loyal to Your Spouse?
Scott and Cindy discuss the potential relationship pitfall of taking your family's side over your spouse's. It's important to establish firm boundaries early on so the relationship is secure and all involved parties can get on the same page.
Jun 9, 2021
28 min
Parenting Teens Part 2: Lovingly Unapologetic
Cindy and Scott discuss some of the challenges presented by trying to give teenage kids what they need while also protecting the marriage relationship and individual needs. Boundaries are essential.
May 26, 2021
37 min
Blame the Cat, Not Your Spouse
Cindy and Scott discuss ways to recognize and resolve hidden resentment before it turns into a blowup. Spoiler alert: open communication helps.
May 19, 2021
19 min
Life. Isn't. Fair.
Cindy and Scott discuss the difference between fairness and equality, with specific reference to how we treat our kids. As always, communication is key to make sure our kids understand we have their best interests at heart.
May 12, 2021
23 min
Constructive Consequences
Cindy and Scott discuss the importance of implementing consequences that are based on love and teaching our kids helpful lessons. Arbitrary consequences based on frustration are seldom, if ever, helpful.
Apr 28, 2021
22 min
What to Do When You Think Your Spouse's Projects Are Dumb
We don't always share the same passions as the people we love. Instead of assuming their goals and projects are unimportant or frivolous, we can create an open dialogue to foster understanding. 
Apr 21, 2021
23 min
Is Getting Stronger Always Better than Giving Up?
Cindy and Scott discuss life situations that force us to give up or rise to the occasion. Several factors should be considered to make sure we aren't giving up for the wrong reasons. 
Apr 14, 2021
26 min
Teaching Our Kids Some Dang Respect
Scott and Cindy discuss concerns about their kids' occasional failure to show proper respect, for authority figures as well as for sacred times or spaces. Possible solutions include modeling proper behavior and utilizing strategic compromise.
Apr 7, 2021
32 min
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