TwoGether
Season 1
by Cori Olsson, Samuel Jones, Andy Donaldson, Rachel Norton and Dr. Kelly Bonewell
Couples are the lifeblood of Ada Bible Church. Their involvement, service, generosity, and support have helped this church thrive for its 30+ years of existence. As apart of marriages at Ada, we believe hearing from seasoned marriages can give experience, wisdom, and insight that may be needed in challenging times. In this episode we interview Jim and Jane Ryerson. They are attenders at the Cascade Campus and serve as marriage mentors and administrative support for our Care Department, respectively. To find more about: Jim Ryerson, check out https://salesoctane.com Dr. Kelly, search for Kelly Bonewell on Instagram|Facebook|Twitter Samuel, search for @wisdomcentercounseling on Instagram|Facebook
We all know communication is hard work. In this episode, Samuel and Dr. Kelly share how to enact active listening as well as practice skills that help couples survive high conflict situations. Mentioned in this podcast is the resource "Crucial Conversations" a book by Grenny, McMillan, and Switzler. Here is a note about this book: When stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, you have three choices: Avoid a crucial conversation and suffer the consequences; handle the conversation badly and suffer the consequences; or read Crucial Conversations and discover how to communicate best when it matters most. Crucial Conversations gives you the tools you need to step up to life's most difficult and important conversations, say what's on your mind, and achieve the positive resolutions you want. You'll learn how to: Prepare for high-impact situations with a six-minute mastery technique Make it safe to talk about almost anything Be persuasive, not abrasive Keep listening when others blow up or clam up Turn crucial conversations into the action and results you want To find more about: Dr. Kelly search for Kelly Bonewell on Instagram|Facebook|Twitter Samuel search for @wisdomcentercounseling on Instagram|Facebook
Today Samuel and Kelly did a quick look at the essentials of a mentoring meeting. Those elements would include 1) Listening, 2) Information and biblical wisdom, 3) homework and accountability and 4) Prayer. During the podcast, we talked about an important book entitled The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce by Judith Wallerstein. This excerpt is from the publisher: In this compelling, thought-provoking book, Judith Wallerstein explains that, while children do learn to cope with divorce, it in fact takes its greatest toll in adulthood, when the sons and daughters of divorced parents embark on romantic relationships of their own. Wallerstein sensitively illustrates how children of divorce often feel that their relationships are doomed, seek to avoid conflict, and fear commitment. Failure in their loving relationships often seems to them preordained, even when things are going smoothly. As Wallerstein checks in on the adults she first encountered as youngsters more than twenty-five years ago, she finds that their experiences mesh with those of the millions of other children of divorce, who will find themselves on every page. You can find the link below. If you enjoy the podcast please rate and review it on Apple podcasts. This will help by making it more available to those who may want to listen. https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Legacy-Divorce-Landmark-Study/dp/0786886161/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=wallerstein+judith&qid=1607012292&sr=8-1 Connect with Samuel Instagram | Facebook | @wisdomcentercounseling Connect with Kelly Facebook | Twitter | Instagram : search for Kelly Bonewell
This episode is a deep dive in discussing what the marriage mentorship ministry looks like at Ada Bible Church. Dr. Kelly shares one of his favorite marriage mentor experiences and their lasting impact. Additionally discussed are concepts like the Love Bank and the Five Love Languages. For more Information on what we share, follow these links: Marriage Builders Website: https://www.marriagebuilders.com/a-summary-of-dr-harleys-basic-concepts.htm His Needs, Her Needs, William Harley: https://www.amazon.com/His-Needs-Her-Building-Marriage/dp/0800737717/ref_11?dchild-1&keytwords=william+harley&qid=1606921238&s=books&sr=1-1 The Five Love Languages website: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/
In this very first episode, our hosts, Dr. Kelly Bonewell and Samuel Jones provide a glimpse into the world of their lives, marriages, and what to expect from the TwoGether podcast.