Relationships are a big part of our lives, yet they can be one of the most complicated parts of it! In this episode, Tabitha Caplinger sits down with Brian Caplinger and our friend Antwain Jackson to talk about the importance of cultivating health in our friendships, family relationships, and marriages. They even talk about the value of loneliness and how it can make us better friends if we allow those seasons to help us grow. Connect with Antwain on all social platforms @antwainjackson or at antwainjackson.org. You can also purchase his book, "The Creative Leader," on Amazon here.Connect with Tabitha:IG: @tabitha_caplingerFB: @authortabithacaplingerTwitter: @tabitha_caplingerConnect with Brian: IG: @brian.caplingerFB: @briancaplingerTwitter: @bcaplinger2100:00 Welcome01:08 Introverts & extroverts - to people or not to people09:00 Introductions15:00 Why are relationships important?20:32 What makes a relationship healthy?24:09 The opposite of belonging is fitting in. 26:22 Expectations and relationships32:16 We can't read each other's minds. 35:05 Talk about what you need even if it's uncomfortable. 38:31 Everyone has boundaries whether we express them out loud or not. 40:03 What do we do when we've been hurt?42.09 Learning to not see the world through the lens of our pain43:10 Find your voice and learn to walk in the freedom of forgiveness. 45:27 We can't fill each other's voids. 50:45 Loneliness can be leveraged for growth. 56:26 Practical steps to build health in your relationships.  

Finances are often a taboo subject, but it's a topic that impacts every single one of us. In this episode of "What Matters Most," Tim Moore chats with Norm & Glynis Wohlschlaeger about their story and how making some tough decisions early on made a huge impact on their future. Building healthy financial habits is possible no matter where you're at on the journey! Get a free budget tool here. *There is both a free and paid version of this resource. Learn more about Financial Peace University here.*We offer this class during our Community Nights at Faith Community.  Learn about the Debt Snowball & Debt Avalanche methods here.The Best of Cheapskate Monthly by Mary HuntDebt-Proof Living Resources00:00 Welcome01:00 Introductions03:35 Their personal story07:17 Money struggles16:10 Making changes & starting the journey to freedom20:28 The importance of working together & having a vision25:58 How long the process took & how they kept going29:35 What life looks like today33:24 Money is a tool to use35:13 There's no magic solution. You just have to do the work. 38:07 What keeps people from taking control of their finances. Spoiler alert: you can do it!40:45 Paying attention to what you spend44:12 Advice for our younger friends - start saving now & get a vision!46:44 Recognize your skills and talents, then leverage them - especially when you're young!50:15 Don't be afraid to talk about money and ask for help when you need it. You're not alone.53:18 Tools you can use & helpful practices57:51 Heart attack, surgery, and the benefit of being prepared1:01:19 Final thoughts & encouragement to take your next step toward financial health. You can do it!

Did you know your life has purpose and value? In this episode, Fawn Ellerbrook sits down with Steve Stratos over zoom to discuss how we can build a meaningful life by discovering our unique wiring and determining the values that drive us personally. Steve is a trusted friend of Faith Community that has walked through a leadership coaching process with several of our staff members. Get ready to be encouraged and challenged as you listen to this episode of What Matters Most. Resources: Learn more about the DISC assessment here.Learn more about the Enneagram & take a free test here.Learn more about the Myers & Briggs personality type indicator here & take a free test here.

In this episode, Fawn Ellerbrook sits down with Pastor Josh and Lauren Earls to discuss the vision behind this podcast series and where they’re each at on their own journey of discovering what matters most.