Do you want to be a better parent to your kids? Listen to Pastor Michael Rodriguez share about how you can take one step forward as a parent. You’ll learn how to think about parenting and what you can do this week. Listen on Sound Cloud or Apple Podcast One Step Forward · OSF06 Michael Rod […]
Episode 09: How to navigate challenges in interracial marriage? (Kelly and Michelle)
How can you thrive in an interracial marriage? Kelly Dlux (the DJ Pastor) and Michelle Kim (actress and photographer), share their difficult journey of dating and getting married twice together. Listen to them openly talk about their struggle and conflict with their family and how they navigated that tension. You will be inspired and encouraged by their faith that is rooted […]
Are You Differentiated? Your answer may make or break your relationships Part II
Emotional maturity plays a significant role in the longevity and success of a relationship. But what exactly is emotional maturity and how do you even measure it? Check out my previous post that discusses these questions. So how can you become more differentiated and healthy emotionally? Here are four practical tips to get you started. […]
Are You Differentiated? Your answer may make or break your relationships.
Good looks, great personality, funny, charming, and financially stable. These are some of the things many of us are typically drawn towards when on the hunt for someone to date or marry. Often times, a potential date will be accepted or cut based on these factors. But does this translate into a long and satisfying […]
5 Steps in Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child (Part II)
My two year old daughter came running to me in tears at the park. “They said I can’t play with them” she cried, pointing to a couple kindergarten aged girls. I gave my daughter a big hug while scenes of the movie, Mean Girls, flashed through my head. “It’s all happening too fast,” I thought […]
The Emotional Coach: What is it and Why is it the Most Important Coach for your Children?
If you were in Vegas, and knew the odds of winning a particular game was 1 in 10,000 – how much money would you put down? Would you put down $7 billion? That’s how much money we have been spending on just travel alone related to youth sports in the country. The odds of a […]
How Long Can A Marriage Survive Without Kissing?
Can you imagine kissing your spouse for 58 hours, 35 minutes and 58 seconds? According to the Guinness Book of World Records, a couple did just that in 2013. I’m betting that this couple wasn’t married with kids. They were probably dating or newlyweds at best. Kissing during that time is so passionate and romantic. Attractions are […]
Is All Sex Created Equal?
Check out my new Adidas. I got a really good deal for it. That isn’t Adidas. It says Adidos. It’s a fake, bro. This situation has happened to me on more than one occasion, especially living as a teenager in Taiwan where imitation “brand-name” products were plentiful. Imitation is all around us — clothing, shoes, products and […]
Yada – One of the Most Important Words for Your Marriage and Sex Life
“Daddy, where do babies come from?” If you have kids, at some point, inquisitive young minds may ask you this question. Fortunately, my oldest daughter is only 2 years old and this is the farthest thing from her mind. When she does ask, however, I might go “pastor” mode on her and refer her to […]
5 Red Flags You’re in an Unhealthy Relationship
I was driving through the San Bernardino Mountains when I noticed a sign of Smokey the Bear issuing a red flag fire warning. Knowing that this was a common issue in the dry mountains of California, I was unfazed and kept driving despite the potentially dangerous conditions. Likewise, I believe that many of us see […]