Relational Skills in Real Life

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Chris Coursey brings you the THRIVEtoday podcast, full of real-life stories of encouragement and transformation from people using relational skills every day! What are "Relational skills"? They are brain-based skills that give us the ability and capacity to build meaningful connections with the people in our lives. With practice, relational skills are what we use to maintain our relationships during strain, conflicts and difficulties so we endure hardship well as we stay connected. www.thrivetoday.org

  1. 1D AGO

    E146 Online vs In-Person Learning

    Can you learn relational skills online? In this episode, Chris explores research on how intentional choices can shape unconscious habits—habits that help us live each day more in line with who God created us to be. Tune in to discover which aspects of this growth can be developed through online learning and which require the depth of face-to-face connection. 🔗 Our 5-day in-person training is the most immersive experience we offer — designed to strengthen your skills through live practice in an intentional, joy-filled environment: https://thrivetoday.org/premier-training/ ** NEXT INFO SESSION APRIL 16, 2026 ** Don't forget our FREE 40-min info session offered throughout the year: https://thrivetoday.myflodesk.com/tptinfo 🔗 Check out The Joy Switch book: https://thrivetoday.org/joyswitch/ 🔗 Explore our library of online courses that range from our Intro course, topical theory courses to give you education on how relational skills interact with certain areas, and Habit Builder practice courses to take you deeper. No matter where you are on the relational skills journey, we have a course for you: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/ 🔗 If you like learning online, consider our membership which gives you access to 8 courses, an Exercise of the Week, and if you pick the Practice Plus tier, FREE Practice Classes with replays. Learn more: https://bit.ly/practice-people Thank you for listening! Subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. www.thrivetoday.org

    12 min

  2. MAR 30

    E145 Why is Offense so Hard to Recover From?

    If you have experienced offense, you know how difficult it can be to recover—especially when the hurt comes from someone you trust. As imperfect people, even those we respect and look up to can cause deep pain. In this episode, we explore how our heart characteristics, emotions, and attachments contribute to experiences of offense, and offer encouragement and validation, highlighting a pathway toward reconciliation and healing. 🔗 LIVE on May 7th: "The Pain of Disappointment: When Leaders Let Us Down" Relational disappointment touches all of us. But when those we trust — especially leaders — let us down, the pain can feel confusing, disorienting, and hard to process. Join Chris Coursey for a 3 1⁄2‑hour event designed to help you understand and navigate the pain and offense that surface when leaders fail us.  https://thrivetoday.org/disappointment/ 🔗 Start or continue your journey with relational skills: https://thrivetoday.org/ Thank you for listening! Subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. www.thrivetoday.org

    11 min

  3. MAR 23

    E144 Spiritual vs Unprocessed Pain

    How do we know if something is spiritual/demonic vs just unprocessed pain? When encountering difficulty while helping someone, it can be hard to discern whether the challenge stems from trauma and underdeveloped relational skills or from spiritual warfare. Chris takes us through some examples of what each of these can look like, and shares some next steps of ways to respond while staying relational and connected to Immanuel ourselves. 🔗 Check out the book "Breakthrough! 5 Essential Strategies for Freedom, Healing and Wholeness" by Marcus Warner: https://deeperwalk.com/product/breakthrough-5-essential-strategies-for-freedom-healing-and-wholeness-book/ 🔗 Start or continue your journey with relational skills: https://thrivetoday.org/ Thank you for listening! Subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. www.thrivetoday.org

    13 min

  4. MAR 16

    E143 Why the Basics Never Grow Old

    There are foundational skills we will continue practicing and developing throughout our lives. Chris shares research on how practice shapes our brains and strengthens our abilities, and explains how beginning with growth in peace and joy lays the groundwork for more complex relational skills — equipping us to show up at our best, even in difficult situations. 🔗 Learn more about our 5-week Foundational 5 Group running from March 30 - April 27: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/courses/f5-group 🔗 Start or continue your journey with relational skills: https://thrivetoday.org/ Thank you for listening! Subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. www.thrivetoday.org

    12 min

  5. MAR 9

    E142 Learning from Others Who Have Relational Skills

    When we notice we’re lacking a relational skill, we can intentionally look for someone in our lives who demonstrates that strength. Rather than comparing ourselves and feeling shame about what we don’t yet have, we can choose to learn from one another. In this episode, we’ll explore how to recognize safe people to learn from — and how to stay curious and keep growing. 🔗 Start or continue your journey with relational skills: https://thrivetoday.org/ 🔗 Learn more about our in-person Thrive Premier Training: https://thrivetoday.org/premier-training/ 🔗 Explore our Habit Builder Courses: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/collections/skill-practice Thank you for listening! Subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. www.thrivetoday.org

    14 min

  6. MAR 2

    E141 Reconciliation - Part 3

    How can relational skills help us heal from church hurt—and remain relational in the process? Many of us know this kind of pain firsthand, and we also know how difficult it can be to stay connected when we’ve been wounded. Pastor and Thrive trainer Dana Bryan shares his personal story of a painful church experience. He walks us through the hurt, his journey of processing it, the relational skills he intentionally practiced, and ultimately the peace and healing he found. His story offers a powerful and hope-filled example for anyone longing to heal without losing connection. 🔗 Learn more about Skill 13 at: https://thrivetoday.org/skill13 🔗 Explore our Skill 13 Godsight course: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/courses/skill-13-godsight-habit-builder Thank you for listening! Subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. www.thrivetoday.org

    13 min

  7. FEB 23

    E140 Using Skills To Bring Reconciliation Between The Old And New Testament - Part 2

    Many people experience a sense of dissonance between the God portrayed in the Old Testament and the God revealed in the New Testament. This can create deep attachment pain as they try to hold these images together. Certain Old Testament stories may evoke hurt or misunderstanding, causing doubts about God’s relationship toward us today. Rather than immediately engaging in theological debate, how can we acknowledge and validate this pain with tenderness? Loving people well often begins right here. 🔗 Explore our Skill 13 Godsight course: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/courses/skill-13-godsight-habit-builder 🔗 Explore our Skill 11 Return to Joy course: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/courses/navigating-emotions 🔗 Explore our theory course on Conflict: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/courses/conflict Thank you for listening! Subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. www.thrivetoday.org

    11 min

  8. FEB 16

    E139 Using Skills To Bring Reconciliation - Part 1

    This is the first episode in a series on using relational skills to bring reconciliation to painful situations within the church. When people are wounded by those who represent God, that pain often becomes associated with God Himself. In this series, we will explore how such wounds can be healed, how to sit with people in their pain, and how to help them reconnect with Immanuel in a way that restores trust and relationship. We’ll also look at practical ways to heal our own hearts so we can carry God’s grace and peace to others. 🔗 Explore our Skill 13 Godsight course: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/courses/skill-13-godsight-habit-builder 🔗 Explore our Skill 11 Return to Joy course: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/courses/navigating-emotions 🔗 Explore our theory course on Conflict: https://thrivetoday.thinkific.com/courses/conflict Thank you for listening! Subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. www.thrivetoday.org

    12 min
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Chris Coursey brings you the THRIVEtoday podcast, full of real-life stories of encouragement and transformation from people using relational skills every day! What are "Relational skills"? They are brain-based skills that give us the ability and capacity to build meaningful connections with the people in our lives. With practice, relational skills are what we use to maintain our relationships during strain, conflicts and difficulties so we endure hardship well as we stay connected. www.thrivetoday.org

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