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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.
A conversation about AI chatbots being used for emotional and mental support, and how to faithfully navigating a quickly shifting technological landscape. ResourcesRisks & Benefits of chat bots as a therapist What is a large language model? Stereotypes in chatbots Stanford study on AI "therapists"
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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