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Relationships Unraveled

Maranda Kirk

67 episodes

2 months ago

Are you operating from a place of fear or faith? On today's episode, I am sharing more about what this means and what it is like to step into a place of faith rather than fear. I also announce that this is my last episode until September. I'm taking a break for Summer but will join you all back in the fall. I would still love to hear from you during this time so feel free to send any questions or topics you want covered to me on Instagram @marandakirk or in an email ru@marandakirk.com! If you...

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Self-Improvement

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Are you operating from a place of fear or faith? On today's episode, I am sharing more about what this means and what it is like to step into a place of faith rather than fear. I also announce that this is my last episode until September. I'm taking a break for Summer but will join you all back in the fall. I would still love to hear from you during this time so feel free to send any questions or topics you want covered to me on Instagram @marandakirk or in an email ru@marandakirk.com! If you...

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Religion & Spirituality,

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/67)

Relationships Unraveled

66. Are You Operating From a Place of Fear or Faith?

Are you operating from a place of fear or faith? On today's episode, I am sharing more about what this means and what it is like to step into a place of faith rather than fear. I also announce that this is my last episode until September. I'm taking a break for Summer but will join you all back in the fall. I would still love to hear from you during this time so feel free to send any questions or topics you want covered to me on Instagram @marandakirk or in an email ru@marandakirk.com! If you...

1 year ago

30 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

65. [REPLAY]: Nurturing Strong Parent-Child Relationships with Tyler Drouet from Simplify Parenting

On today’s episode, I have Tyler Drouet, a parent coach and consultant with Simplify Parenting here to talk more about parenting. Tyler brings a practical and encouraging approach to parenting. We chat about the challenges of parenting, including anger and expectations, and normalize asking for help. We also talked through the the connection between anger and underlying fears. It’s important to view parenting through self-reflection and curiosity and to give yourself grace as parents. You’ll ...

1 year ago

32 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

64. Understanding Eternal Life: The Key to a Fulfilling Relationship with Jesus

On today's episode, I am sharing more about truly understanding eternal life. I share my personal faith journey and emphasize the importance of an authentic relationship with God and Jesus beyond surface-level understanding. I share more about the verse John 17:3 and what it says and dive deeper into it with you. I hope this episode helps to deepen your faith through intentional practice and reflection. I am always here to offer support and guidance without judgment. Send me a message o...

1 year ago

26 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

63. How Can We Find Balance in Focusing on Ourselves?

Welcome back to another episode of Relationships Unraveled! On today’s episode, I break down the complexities of self-focus, distinguishing between unhealthy self-absorption and beneficial self-awareness. I discuss the struggle between the natural inclination to protect yourself and the biblical call to surrender to God's will. I want to encourage you to be honest about your motivations and to joyfully anticipate God's work in your life as you learn to let go of self-protective tendencies. I ...

1 year ago

33 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

62. Understanding Yourself Beyond Your Personality

I have a controversial topic I'm sharing today - and that is more on understanding yourself beyond just your personality. We can often use our personality in different situations to explain the "way that we are". Instead of just "being bossy" or "confrontational", it's about finding the right balance between being assertive and staying true to yourself. I talk more about the Enneagram as a means to understand personality and how we can use it to bring forth self-awareness and disc...

1 year ago

30 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

61. Embracing Imperfection: The Key to Thriving Parent-Child Relationships

In this episode of Relationships Unraveled, I discuss the fear parents often have of "getting parenting wrong" and "messing up" their kids. I share my own journey and struggles with perfectionism. I encourage you to shift your focus from never making mistakes to learning how to acknowledge and validate others' experiences when mistakes do happen. I emphasize the importance of emotional maturity in navigating relationships well. I urge you to pursue emotional and spiritual well-being to flouri...

1 year ago

29 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

60. The Parenting Switch: Shifting From Parenting Children to Adolescents

In this episode of Relationships Unraveled, I discuss the critical distinction parents must make between parenting young children and teenagers. I explain that while parenting young kids from birth to age 12 should focus on teaching, the approach needs to shift to training once children reach adolescence at age 13. Teenagers are becoming young adults and it's essential that parents acknowledge and respect their growing independence rather than trying to control every aspect of their lives. I ...

1 year ago

32 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

59. You Get What You Give

On today’s episode, I am diving into how your upbringing and internalized negative beliefs can hinder your ability to form meaningful relationships. I share more about my own personal growth journey and the transformative experience that I had. I stress the importance of self-reflection, healing, and taking responsibility for your actions to improve relationships. Seek healing, be empathetic, and embrace vulnerability! It’s not easy to go on your own healing journey, but it’s important. I hop...

1 year ago

34 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

58. Unraveling Self Awareness and Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery

Hey there! On today’s episode, I am breaking down the importance of self-awareness for personal growth and authentic relationships. It is so important to be self-aware and you can use tools like the Enneagram for self-discovery. I want to encourage you to seek understanding of your true self, to be curious, and to serve others authentically, while also being open to feedback and avoiding the trap of judging others without self-reflection. I hope this episode helps you to embrace the jou...

1 year ago

34 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

57. Finding Freedom by Embracing Truth-Telling

Today I’m diving into the role of truth-telling in personal growth and leadership. Truth-telling extends beyond just honesty with others; it's also about being truthful with ourselves and challenging the internal falsehoods that hold us back. I even share about my own struggles and I want this to encourage you to see truth-telling as a way to achieve freedom and align with God’s design. I hope this episode can be an insightful one that you can use to self-examine where you are currently and w...

1 year ago

33 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

56. What Are You Allowing?

Welcome back to another episode of the Relationships Unraveled Podcast! I am discussing the importance of taking responsibility for your choices and setting boundaries in your relationships on today’s episode. I reflect on my own marriage and how I often felt resentful at times and I share how I flipped the script and changed that narrative by setting boundaries. There is a need for taking ownership and reframing your relationship issues by focusing on your own personal choices rather than bl...

1 year ago

22 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

55. Celebrating 1 Year of the Relationships Unraveled Podcast + Life Updates with John Kirk

In this special one-year anniversary episode of the Relationships Unraveled, my husband John and I reflect on our personal growth and pivotal life decisions over the last year. John shares his journey of leaving a 20-year corporate career to start his own faith-based company, The Light Path Company, and the importance of prayer and surrender in making such a leap of faith. We discuss the past year of the podcast and how we support each other’s growth and our excitement on embarking on God-led...

1 year ago

42 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

[REPLAY]: The Importance of Asking Questions in Relationships with Angel Haynes

Welcome back to the Relationships Unraveled Podcast! This is a replay of an older episode but one that I still think is so important and powerful. I was joined by Angel Haynes. Angel is a pastor and fellow graduate student at Wheaton College. We talked about the importance of asking questions and how to navigate this in real-life situations. This episode was a great one if you are wanting to get started on being a great listener and understanding others through the power of asking quest...

1 year ago

33 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

53. How Can Taking Responsibility Change Your Life?

How can taking responsibility change your life? On today's episode, I share my journey of self-awareness and accountability and how taking responsibility can change your life. I reflect on my own story of taking responsibility and seeking help and how you can apply this to your life. I hope you tune in and gain some insight from today’s episode and I would love to hear your thoughts on it! Thank you for listening! I’d love to hear what you thought about today’s episode: @marandakirk or email...

1 year ago

25 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

52. Defining Common Language

On today’s episode, I am diving into the concept of “defining common language”. Creating a shared language in relationships is crucial to improve communication. It’s important to be precise in the words we choose in different situations, such as when it comes to marriage or parenting to avoid misunderstandings. I suggest that you ask clarifying questions to truly grasp wha the other person means and to be willing to talk about different interpretations. As always, I hope this episode helps im...

1 year ago

16 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

51. How Do You Handle Mistakes and Feedback?

How do you handle mistakes and feedback? When someone has let you know that you have “messed up”, how do you handle that? I’m unraveling that with you on today’s episode. I even share a personal story from my own life and how I shifted my approach with validating and actively listening. How we respond to mistakes and feedback is important. I hope this episode encourages you to be open, curious, and empathetic. It can significantly impact your relationships and help you grow in your own person...

1 year ago

25 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

50. Holding the Tension

I share the concept of "holding the tension" in many areas such as faith, parenting, and relationships. I stress the importance of not gripping beliefs too rigidly by using an analogy of the finger puzzle with the woven material from years ago. The harder you pull, the more tension you put on the finger puzzle and the harder it is to get your fingers out. This is the same in many areas of life. I want to encourage you to use Jesus' example of beautifully holding tension and to practice this a...

1 year ago

26 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

49. Are Your Actions Speaking Louder Than Your Words?

I’m sure you have heard the saying, “Actions speak louder than words”. Well, today I want to chat more about that with you. I want you to reflect on your own behaviors and the authenticity of your intentions in your relationships. I encourage you to take small, genuine steps towards change rather than just talking about it. Be honest with yourself: Are there areas in your life where you're vocal about what you want to change but haven't taken the first step? It could be a habit you want to br...

1 year ago

23 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

48. From Trying to Thriving: Navigating Personal Development with God

Welcome back to another episode of Relationships Unraveled! Today, I am talking more about the concept of “trying” in personal development, with a strong emphasis on faith in God in achieving this transformation from “trying” to “thriving”. I hope that you will tune in and that this episode sets the tone for the new year. No matter your background, I hope that we can all come together and explore relationships with God, ourselves, and others. My goal is to inspire growth! Thank you for liste...

1 year ago

20 minutes

Relationships Unraveled

47. Crystal Miller's Inspiring Story of Hope and Resilience in the Face of Tragedy

I have my friend Crystal Miller on to share more about hope and resilience in the face of tragedy. Crystal is a survivor of the Columbine High School shooting. She shares the emotional and psychological impacts of this traumatic event and shares more about hope and resilience through faith. She offers information on how to navigate these conversations with our children and the importance of placing our faith in Jesus during tragedy. Crystal’s testimony is impactful and I hope it helps you tod...

1 year ago

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