From the Center for Healthy Relationships at John Brown University, Conversations About is talking all things healthy relationships. Hosts Kendra Vasquez and Courtney Cleverdon are 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. You'll hear timely topics, fun guests, and the invitation to continue important conversations beyond the episode. Part of the Real FM Podcast Network.

Jan
30

social media & our relationships

Conversations About...

Talk of social media is everywhere these days - what do we know about how it impacts our minds and our offline lives? Sam and Kendra dive into the science in a conversation meant to get you thinking about how you use your digital spaces and the science behind why it's so captivating.

Nov
24

a theology of emotions - how internal harmony transforms us

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Therapists Dr. James Hawkins and Nicola Hawkins talk about developing a healthy view of emotions, based on a Biblical understanding of how God created us. They share about finding harmony between emotion and logic, and how this transforms not only us, but our relationships and communities.

Oct
7

culture stress impacts all college students

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A conversation about navigating the realities and impact of culture stress - a form of chronic stress that impacts all college students, regardless of where they are from. This conversation with Seth Sears, the Associate Director of the Global Engagement Office at John Brown University, dives into symptoms of stress and ways to build the resilience that allows us to be formed in positive ways by difficult circumstances.

Sep
22

finding community in college - Ella McLeod and Jake Unru

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Students Ella and Jake share about their experience making friends and finding community in college. Hear their wisdom and advice gained through their own unique struggles & joys with creating friendships!

Sep
16

politics & healthy relationships

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A conversation about healthy relationships in the midst of political disagreement. Dr. Dan Bennett talks about how we can lean into communities with attitudes of charitable disagreement and faithful unity. The world can feel politically polarized and divisive, so how what does it look like to pursue peace and unity while staying engaged?

Aug
29

starting college - making friends & settling in

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Starting college can be a crazy & overwhelming time! This quick conversation is meant to encourage everyone jumping in to this new experience - how might you be able to be courageous as you find your people and place?

Aug
18

Overview: CHR resources

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A quick overview of the CHR resources available to students at JBU. This podcast is a show for anyone, anywhere - we are excited to speak about relationship issues relevant to college students & young adults. This quick conversation speaks to other in-person resources available specifically to students on the John Brown University campus.

May
28

Consent & Boundaries - A Conversation for Everyone

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Regardless of your current relationship status, this is a conversation for you! Understanding what consent really means and how boundaries can lead to healthier relationships is important at every stage of life. Kendra and Courtney talk definitions, examples, and the Christian call to consider consent.

Apr
28

Intercultural Friendship - Elizabeth Baldwin and Daniela Gomez

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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.

Apr
10

Purity Culture - Reclaiming Healthy Views of Sex, Intimacy & Purity

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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. 

Mar
11

Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt - Reclaiming Mary Magdalene

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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.

Mar
10

Developing New Friendships - Evan Will, Ross Wilson, Colin Graham, and Caleb Trippe

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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.

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