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.

Jun
26

holistic growth in college - how expectations shape the experience & getting connected

Conversations About...

Relational and social growth are key to holistic development
in college, and having a growth mindset allows you to lean in to new challenges.

Jun
11

facing conflict - how to engage in healthy conflict

Conversations About...

Kendra and Kristin talk about how the way we engage in conflict can determine the health of our relationships. Hear about default conflict styles, relational safety and tips for finding resolutions!

May
22

parents & adult children - maintaining healthy relationships with parents when kids leave the nest

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Kendra talks with her Dad about the relationship between emerging adults and their parents. Particularly as kids go off to college, how can both show grace to each other and navigate this season of change. 

May
7

making decisions - as a single person or as a married couple

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Kendra talks with Amy Smithwick and Norlee Flaaten about how to make big decisions. Amy focuses on making decisions as a single young adult, and Norlee talks about how married couples can make decisions together.

Apr
29

married students - what research says & why it matters

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Kendra interviews Kristin about her research on married college students, Kristin's personal experience, and
why it matters to have this conversation, whether you are married or not!

Apr
23

forgiveness – finding freedom through giving & accepting forgiveness

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Forgiveness is a critical part of relationships, and
understanding what it is – and what it’s not – helps us find freedom. Rosemary shares about what she’s learned about forgiveness through her own life and what Scripture says about how it can transform us and our relationships.

Apr
17

psychological safety - cultivating thriving teams & creating conditions for everyone to be heard

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What is psychological safety, why does it matter, and how can leaders intentionally pursue it for the benefit of their teams? Kendra talks with Cameron Spencer about the answers to these questions.

Apr
9

relationships & worship - what is worship and how does worship uniquely impact our relationships and communities

Conversations About...

Kristin interviews John Brown University's Director of Worship Arts & Pastoral Care to hear his story and have a conversation about what worship is and how worship allows us to press into healthy relationships, how worship impacts our communities, and what it means to be a pastoral presence in our relationships even as people that are not professional pastors.

Apr
2

Interview with Dr. Glahn - her life, work & faithful pursuit of Jesus

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Rosemary Flaaten interviews Dr. Sandra Glahn about her work as a Biblical scholar and her background. Dr. Glahn was a guest speaker for International Women's Day in March 2024, and this interview was part of the 'Where I Come From' luncheon series on the JBU campus.

Apr
2

'Vindicating the Vixens' - A Conversation with Dr. Sandra Glahn

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Kendra talks with Dr. Glahn about the book 'Vindicating
the Vixens', which examines the stories of prominent women of the Bible who have been sexualized, vilified and marginalized. How does misinterpreting these
stories jeopardize our view of God and of one another?

Mar
26

intercultural relationships - leaning into multicultural engagement

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Kendra and Isabel Wolfe talk about their experience growing up internationally & share some fundamental concepts to understand different cultural perspectives. They talk about navigating culture stress and why it's worth it to lean in.

Mar
6

Barbie - what does this movie say about relationships?

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Whether you love the Barbie movie or not so much...it brings up important questions about relationships, emotions and connection. Kristin & Kendra share some thoughts about what we can take away from this film.

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