Nathan and Lacey share their story of how they restored their marriage. Nathan struggled with a deep-rooted bitterness toward his dad, an inability to share his feelings, and a 20-year addiction to pornography. Lacey struggled with a fear that fed her explosive anger producing a need to control her husband and circumstances. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-the%20steels%20story-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this episode, Nathan shares his story of how he overcame his addiction to pornography, isolation, and negative self-talk. Nathan struggled with a deep-rooted bitterness toward his dad, an inability to share his feelings, and a 20-year addiction to pornography. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-nathans%20story-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we discuss how our view of God — our foundational belief about His character — informs our circumstances. Our perception of Him creates a reality from which we experience life. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-perception%20is%20reality-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we discuss why it is important to receive and experience God’s love. We will also walk you through a prayer that will encourage you to hear God’s voice — listening for what He thinks about you — His specific word of love over you. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-what%20does%20god%20think%20about%20you-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this episode, Nathan and Lacey reveal two ways we prevent ourselves from feeling loved by God. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-how%20to%20feel%20loved%20by%20god-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we discuss how the debilitating sense of feeling out of control comes from our view of ourselves. That’s right, feeling powerless comes from believing you are powerless. Who you believe you are will determine what you believe you can do. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-dealing%20with%20feeling%20powerless-discussion%20guide.pdf • The Identity Guide https://cultivaterelationships.com/the-identity-guide/

In this video, Nathan and Lacey discuss how to immediately change a bad relationship TODAY in three simple (but probably not easy) steps. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-how%20to%20immediately%20change%20a%20bad%20relationship-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we discuss the 5 characteristics of a thoughtful apology. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-how%20to%20apologize-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we reveal two facts about assumptions that may be destroying your relationships. We describe two easy ways you can go from hurting your relationships to helping your relationships through your assumptions. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-the%20assumptions%20that%20are%20ruining%20your%20relationships-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we discuss 4 steps for building healthy expectations for the people in our life. We also reveal the leading cause of being frustrated or disappointed in those relationships. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-4%20steps%20for%20building%20healthy%20expectations-discussion%20guide.pdf EXPECTATIONS WORKBOOK https://cultivaterelationships.com/resource-media/Cultivate%20Relationships%20LLC%20-%20The%20Expectations%20Workbook%20-%2020250310-1625.pdf

In this video, we discuss the 3 ways you can believe the best about someone even when your negative assumptions about them aren’t wrong. We also reveal a perspective change that will help you appreciate them more even if they still fail to meet your expectations. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-what%20to%20do%20when%20negative%20assumptions%20arent%20wrong-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we share 3 ways for you to focus on, enhance, and thrive in your strengths AND someone else’s. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-focus%20on%20strengths-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we discuss the 2 negative views of confrontation. We also share 2 ways to make confrontation work for you and how you can implement them into your next conflict. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-how%20to%20make%20conflict%20a%20good%20thing-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we reveal 4 steps to making your confrontation healthy (or healthier). They also discuss how to immediately apply the 4 techniques if you’re an avoider or a seeker of confrontation. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-4%20steps%20to%20healthy%20confrontation-discussion%20quide.pdf

In this video, we share three tips for how to fight well with others. Whether it’s with a spouse, family member, or friend, these three basic ground rules for any healthy argument. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-tips%20for%20fighting%20well-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we share six tips to help you get someone to stop talking (or, if you’re the talker help you to stop talking). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-get%20them%20to%20stop%20talking-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we share six tips to help you get someone to talk (or, if you’re the non-talker, help you begin to talk). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-how%20to%20get%20someone%20to%20talk-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this episode, Nathan and Lacey will be discussing how to love and be in unity with people with whom you disagree with their opinions and viewpoints. They will also redefine what love means. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-dealing%20with%20opinionated%20people-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we address three questions that need to be answered before we spend time with someone. It might surprise you to know the extent to which you are influenced by those with whom you spend time. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-influence%20people-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we share four tips on how to make friends and where to find them. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-how%20to%20make%20friends-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we discuss what it means to be a good friend. We also share four was you can be both vulnerable and caring to your friends. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-qualities%20of%20a%20good%20friend-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we share three steps to adding value and depth to your friendships. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-how%20to%20have%20close%20friends-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we share 3 tips for thriving in a forced relationship. This might include family members, co- workers, or just about anyone you must spend time with for one reason or another. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-making%20forced%20relationships%20work-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, Nathan and Lacey discuss how to process the loss of a loved one, a dream, a job, or maybe you just feel disappointed at how life is turning out. They will give you practical steps to living free of the pain that can often hold us back. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-how%20to%20deal%20with%20loss%20%26%20grief-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we discuss disappointment. Unless resolved in a healthy way, our unmet or unfulfilled expectations can result in frustration and depression. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-resolving%20disappointment-discussion%20questions.pdf

In this video, we share two areas of perceived failure: relational and circumstantial. We also discuss what you can do to change these feelings of being a failure. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-dealing%20with%20perceived%20failure-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we discuss how failure may be direction in your life. God may use failure (or perceived failure) as His way of directing us. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-failure%20as%20direction-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we define success and what that means for you. We also look at how succeeding can be messy and include mistakes and failures. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-failure%20as%20success-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we discuss how you know when to quit your pursuit of a goal or at least shift your methods of achieving a goal. We also share two specific ways to evaluate if it is time to make this decision. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-knowning%20when%20to%20quit-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, we discuss whether we can mess up God’s plan for our life. The short answer is yes and no. God is infinite and bigger than any mistake we can make. But also, He’s not. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-messing%20up%20gods%20plan%20for%20you-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this episode, Nathan and Lacey give two helpful steps for dealing with anxiety. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-how%20to%20cope%20with%20or%20prevent%20anxiety-discussion%20guide.pdf

In this video, Nathan and Lacey reveal the three biggest reasons your New Year’s resolution (building a new habit or achieving a specific goal) will probably fail. They also explain how to make the necessary changes to make sure you succeed in building a healthy, simple, and achievable habit. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS https://cultivaterelationships.com/cwc-series/discussion-questions/cwc-why%20we%20fail%20at%20building%20habits%20or%20achieving%20goals-discussion%20guide.pdf