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The Love Offering Podcast Show Notes
Renew Your Mind, Renew Your Marriage: A Conversation with Ron Deal

Renew Your Mind, Renew Your Marriage: A Conversation with Ron Deal

In this episode of the Love Offering Podcast, host Rachael Adams welcomes Ron Deal, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to discuss the profound impact of grief on marriage and the importance of emotional mindfulness. Ron shares his personal journey of navigating the loss of his son and how it reshaped his marriage with his wife, Nan. They discovered restoration therapy, a model that emphasizes understanding emotional responses to break destructive cycles in relationships. Ron emphasizes that every couple faces challenges, and the key to overcoming them lies in doubling down on faith and learning to move towards one another during difficult times.

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Lightbulb Moments to Transform Your Marriage: A Conversation with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

Lightbulb Moments to Transform Your Marriage: A Conversation with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

In this episode of the Love Offering Podcast, host Rachael Adams welcomes Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, a renowned author and speaker, to discuss the dynamics of marriage, with a focus on love, respect, and understanding each other’s perspectives. They explore the concept of ‘lightbulb moments’ in marriage, which are pivotal insights that can transform relationships. The conversation delves into conflict resolution, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the impact of cultural influences on marital expectations. Dr. Eggerichs emphasizes the need for personal responsibility in relationships and offers practical advice for couples seeking to improve their marriages.

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Simple Secrets for a Compelling and Uncomplicated Life: A Conversation with Brenda Yoder

Simple Secrets for a Compelling and Uncomplicated Life: A Conversation with Brenda Yoder

Do you ever feel trapped in a relentless, demanding pace—trying to keep up, make the right choices, and hold everything together? In this episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams sits down with counselor, educator, farm wife, and author Brenda Yoder to talk about her book Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life. Brenda shares how the steady rhythms of past generations—and the grounded, values-driven mindset often seen in Amish and Mennonite communities—can help modern women live with more peace, clarity, and purpose (without “checking out” of modern life). Together, they discuss the difference between “simple living” and “uncomplicating” your life, why contentment is a spiritual practice, how wisdom and discernment guide our boundaries, and how we can rebuild basic problem-solving skills and calm in an anxious world. Brenda also points listeners to a beautiful biblical model—the Proverbs 31 woman—through the lens of a lifetime of faithful, steady living.

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The Ordinary Moments You Didn’t Know God Was Using: A Conversation with Cynthia Yanof

The Ordinary Moments You Didn’t Know God Was Using: A Conversation with Cynthia Yanof

In this episode of the Love Offering Podcast, host Rachael Adams welcomes Cynthia Yanof to discuss her book ‘Did I Miss That?’ They explore themes of love, kindness, and the importance of community, emphasizing how small acts of generosity can have significant impacts. Cynthia shares personal stories, including her experiences with gas pump confessions and the importance of friendship and forgiveness. The conversation highlights the need to listen to God’s call in our everyday lives and the significance of living with intention and grace.

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Aging as a Gift: A Conversation with Isabel Tom

Aging as a Gift: A Conversation with Isabel Tom

In this episode of the Love Offering Podcast, host Rachael Adams welcomes Isabel Tom, author of “The Value of Wrinkles,” to discuss the importance of honoring and connecting with the older generation. Isabel shares her personal experiences growing up in a multi-generational household and working in senior care, highlighting the wisdom and perspective that older adults offer. The conversation delves into practical ways to bridge generational gaps, emphasizing the value of relationships and the blessings that come from loving and caring for the elderly. Listeners are encouraged to appreciate the beauty of aging and to cultivate meaningful connections across generations.

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