Life Is Relationships: Recent Episodes
Christian Training Center International
There is a phrase that Jay Fesperman, one of the founders of Christian Training Center International, would always say - “Life is Relationships.” To build healthy relationships with family and friends, one must first build a right relationship with God the Father. Through this podcast, we desire to inspire personal change and provide biblical and practical resources through real life stories.
We get to experience a deep level of discipleship with young adults here at The Inn during the summer. One truth we address time and time again is that our behaviors are a reflection of our beliefs. We challenge young people to recognize the lies, fears and false identities that inform their behaviors so they can take those thoughts captive. In this episode, Seth & Alicia Williams discuss some of the common “root issues” young people are facing today.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- “Godly feminism doesn’t look like competition with masculinity. It’s a beautiful complement.” — Alicia Williams
- “The world seeks to keep our young men very tame.” — Seth Williams
- “The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” — Proverbs 28:1
- “There is a remedy for fear, and it is love.” - Alicia Williams
- “It is easier to build strong children than it is to repair broken men.” — Frederick Douglas
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- Heroes of Today - Our Heroes of Today programs are designed to equip young people with the training and discipline essential to becoming effective servants of Jesus Christ. We offer challenges for the heart, mind and body to encourage personal and spiritual breakthrough. Programs are available for high school and college age students.
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We just wrapped up our 10-day Train to Reign summer session here at The Inn. We’re always very tired at the end of these programs, but we’re filled with gratitude to see God do what He does. As usual, we were blown away by the transformative work of the Holy Spirit that was evident in the lives of those who we were honored to serve. In this episode, Seth & Alicia Williams share more about Train to Reign and why it is so valuable to families today.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- “We provide a lifeline to people who are drowning and don’t know what to grab onto.” — Alicia Williams
- “How awesome is it to hit pause for 10 days to two weeks and dedicate that time to improving the rest of our lives?” — Seth Williams
- “We’re not just a marriage retreat. You bring your kids and they get to learn and grow with you in ways that are sustainable for the whole family.” — Alicia Williams
- “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” — Mother Teresa
- “I don’t do great things. I do small things, with great love.” — Mother Teresa
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- Train to Reign - We welcome individuals, couples and families from around the world who are seeking to strengthen their relationships – with God, within their own families and with fellow believers. Every session, lives are transformed, healed and renewed. Barriers to forgiveness, personal growth, and hope are overcome in a supportive and intimate environment. Join us in this safe and holy place where painful and complex situations can be worked through – a place of hope and healing.
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In today’s episode, we talk about healing and restoration after divorce. When AJ Selby’s first marriage ended in divorce, he didn’t think he deserved to be married again. His now wife, Amy, never saw herself marrying a man who had been married before. Listen to this couple’s story about how God shifted both of their expectations and brought them together on a journey of redemption.
TODAY’S GUESTS: AJ & AMY SELBY
Amy loves helping women gain clarity for their lives and relationships and seeing them living fully restored. AJ has a passion for developing leaders and helping people achieve their dreams. Together, they desire to see families and marriages thrive. The couple lives in Brentwood, TN and operates Domain Life Coaching.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- “The Lord has washed me clean. He has good things for me. I’m not undeserving of anything He has for me because of my shortcomings.” — AJ Selby
- “One of my favorite things about being married to AJ is that I got to be an active participant in his redemption story.” — Amy Selby
RELATED RESOURCES
- Domain Life Coaching - We believe that for you to live a well and whole life you have to take control of your domain - your body, soul and spirit. This covers areas of life including your physical and mental health, career, spiritual life, daily thoughts and relationships. Our coaching helps provide clarity to your life and gives you the tools to take control of your domain. Please visit our website or contact us at domainlifecoaching@gmail.com for a free consultation.
- Train to Reign - We welcome individuals, couples and families from around the world who are seeking to strengthen their relationships – with God, within their own families and with fellow believers. Every session, lives are transformed, healed and renewed. Barriers to forgiveness, personal growth, and hope are overcome in a supportive and intimate environment. Join us in this safe and holy place where painful and complex situations can be worked through – a place of hope and healing.
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We all need someone in our corner who we can confide in when life gets tough. Accountability can look different depending on the situation, but the aim is to take responsibility for our actions so we can be freed from the sins that are holding us back. In this episode, Seth Williams chats with AJ Selby and Casey Wilson about the importance of Godly friendships that keep us accountable.
TODAY’S GUESTS
AJ Selby has a passion for developing leaders and helping people achieve their dreams. He and his wife operate Domain Life Coaching out of their desire to see families and marriages thrive. Learn more at domainlifecoaching.com.
Casey Wilson works with Kavod Family, a non-profit ministry in Franklin, NC that exists to shape and encourage honorable families in the eyes of God for the sake of a great community. Learn more at kavodfamily.org.
QUOTES & SCRIPTURE TO REMEMBER
- “Every man wants to share his victories, but not every man wants to share his struggles or his weaknesses.” — Seth Williams
- Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. — James 5:16
- Though a righteous person falls seven times, he will get up … — Proverbs 24:16
- For by one offering he has perfected forever those who are sanctified. — Hebrews 10:14
RELATED RESOURCES
- Own Your Past Change Your Future by Dr. John Delony - We’re the most technologically advanced society in history, but we’ve never been more stressed, medicated, or lonely. We have 1,000 Facebook friends but no one to help us move our couch. The pace of life is making us exhausted. We’re all carrying the weight of our trauma based on the stories we were told by others and the ones we tell ourselves—and those stories are like bricks in a backpack that keep us from being happy and healthy. This book provides a clear, five-step path to being well.
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Preparing for marriage can be compared to planning a road trip: If you spend countless hours mapping your stops, yet you ignore the condition of your vehicle, you could be setting yourself up for disaster. In the same way, couples often spend loads of time and money on their wedding day while neglecting to invest in the marriage itself. In this episode, AJ and Amy Selby explain why premarital counseling is essential. Listen in as they share wisdom drawn from their own experience and that of couples they have coached.
TODAY’S GUESTS: AJ & AMY SELBY
Amy loves helping women gain clarity for their lives and relationships and seeing them living fully restored. AJ has a passion for developing leaders and helping people achieve their dreams. Together, they desire to see families and marriages thrive. The couple lives in Brentwood, TN and operates Domain Life Coaching.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- “People will drop ridiculous amounts of money on their wedding and spend two sessions on the foundation of their entire future.” — AJ Selby
- “[Premarital counseling] helps you think through things you didn't know you needed to think about.” — Amy Selby
RELATED RESOURCES
- Domain Life Coaching - We believe that for you to live a well and whole life you have to take control of your domain - your body, soul and spirit. This covers areas of life including your physical and mental health, career, spiritual life, daily thoughts and relationships. Our coaching helps provide clarity to your life and gives you the tools to take control of your domain. Please visit our website or contact us at domainlifecoaching@gmail.com for a free consultation.
- Train to Reign - We welcome individuals, couples and families from around the world who are seeking to strengthen their relationships – with God, within their own families and with fellow believers. Every session, lives are transformed, healed and renewed. Barriers to forgiveness, personal growth, and hope are overcome in a supportive and intimate environment. Join us in this safe and holy place where painful and complex situations can be worked through – a place of hope and healing.
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In AJ Selby’s last episode as host of the podcast, he and Seth Williams discuss upcoming changes for the show and for our ministry. Seasons of transition can feel intimidating, but if we embrace where God is leading us and allow Him to prune us, we will bear much fruit!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- AJ will be taking a step back from the podcast to focus on other projects in Nashville with his wife. Seth will assume his role as the primary host, and we will continue to feature special guests.
- We are transitioning from weekly to monthly podcast episodes, which will be released on the last Tuesday of the month. Be sure to subscribe or contact us at info@ctcilife.org to get on our email list so you never miss an episode.
- We are returning to our roots and officially rebranding our ministry to its original and official name, The Inn of Last Resort. This name represents the heartbeat of our organization, which is foremost a place for weary travelers, families and young adults to encounter Jesus. We will be unveiling a new logo and a new website soon!
- Change can be scary, but we won’t grow if we can’t let go of old seasons.
RELATED RESOURCES
- Podcast: The History of CTCI - From the 1970’s to now, Christian Training Center International has changed names, leadership, and programs but the heart of the ministry has remained the same: fatherhood and family. Larry Pons and Seth Williams break down the history of CTCI, how its discipleship programs have evolved throughout the decades, and how the foundational legacy of fatherhood will continue to be taught into the 21st century.
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Our identity as believers is under attack for everything from our religious and cultural beliefs to our work and sexuality. We were created in the image of our Father in heaven, but until we encounter Him, we won’t fully understand who we are. Seth and Alicia Williams discuss what it looks like to imitate Jesus, who was the perfect example of someone who knew who he was and where he was going.
QUOTES & SCRIPTURE TO REMEMBER
- ”For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name.” — Ephesians 3:14-15
- “We don’t have the luxury of being born into ‘knowing.’ We discover. We have it all uncovered and beautifully revealed through the discovery of who He is and who He has made us to be.” — Alicia Williams
- “Where we go and how we grow comes from knowing how good the heart of the Father is.” — Seth Williams
- “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
- “If you knew who God made you to be, you'd never want to be anyone else.” — Bill Johnson
- “And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.” — Malachi 4:6 (CSB)
RELATED RESOURCES
- Podcast: Your Identity Does Not Come From a Personality Test! - Seth Williams shares about the values–and dangers–of using personality tests for personal growth. These types of resources can be incredible tools for increasing self awareness and strengthening our relationships but can also become a crutch when not used properly.
- Podcast: Identity and the LGBTQ+ Community - Casey and Erica Wilson share how we as Christians should respond to people within the LGBTQ+ community. We recognize that the Church hasn't handled this topic well in the past. To change that, we must engage in conversations where we take things to the heart level and acknowledge how multiple factors can contribute to someone struggling to find their true identity as God created them.
- The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield - What did God use to draw a radical, committed unbeliever to himself? Did God take her to an evangelistic rally? Or, since she had her doctorate in literature, did he use something in print? No, God used an invitation to dinner in a modest home, from a humble couple who lived out the gospel daily, simply, and authentically.
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Roses and chocolates and teddy bears, oh my! Valentine’s Day is all about showing your significant other how much you care, but it shouldn’t be the only day of the year you go out of your way to proclaim your love. In this lighthearted episode, Seth and Alicia Williams chat with AJ Selby about making your spouse feel seen all year round. Learn how to be intentional about loving your partner in creative ways that speak to his or her heart.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- ”Start today. Do something simple and unexpected, and watch it bear fruit in your marriage and your life.” — Seth Williams
- “The offering on Valentine’s Day will feel a lot more authentic and from the heart if it’s not an isolated event.” — Alicia Williams
- “You can’t give from an empty cup. You can only show people love as well as you can receive love, and as well as you can love yourself.” — AJ Selby
RELATED RESOURCES
- Podcast: Why You Should Keep Dating Your Spouse - Dating and romance are often viewed as tools for winning the affection of a future spouse, but the pursuit of your partner shouldn’t end when you get married. Seth & Alicia Williams share practical tips for making your spouse feel loved and keeping the spark alive in your marriage. Listen in for reasons why couples should make date night a priority, especially after you've tied the knot.
- Podcast: Staying Alert & Committed to Your Marriage - Seth Stradling talks with Seth Williams, Casey Wilson and AJ Selby about what it looks like to stay alert to distractions and pitfalls that can derail your marriage and what it looks like to protect your commitment to your spouse.
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When it comes to dating in today’s world, there is often the expectation of immediate sexual intimacy, which leads to a chain of sexual encounters rather than a genuine, committed relationship. The difference between God’s standard for relationships and the world’s can be summed up in one word: covenant. In this episode, Seth Stradling and Seth Williams talk about embracing a life of purity before and after marriage.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- ”What do you do when you get married? That’s easy. You take someone who’s just as useless and horrible as you are, and then you shackle yourself to them. And then you say, we’re not running away no matter what happens.” — Jordan Peterson
- “If you’ve messed up in relationships, God is the God of new beginnings. His mercies are new this morning. Don’t beat yourself up. Go to Him and ask Him to teach you what a right relationship looks like with Him and others.” — Seth Williams
RELATED RESOURCES
- Podcast: Are You Rushing Into Marriage? - If you think you’re ready to take your relationship to the next level, there may be some things you and your significant other still need to consider before tying the knot. In this episode, Seth and Alicia Williams discuss signs that you are moving too fast. Hear why it is so important to remain humble, objective and flexible as you prepare your heart for marriage.
- Podcast: Taking Your Relationship to the Next Level - Whether you're deciding if it's time to date or get engaged, Seth and Alicia Williams share helpful advice and remind us all to take a breath and not take ourselves too seriously.
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What does it mean to be a man in today’s culture? In this episode, we’re talking with Seth Williams about the attack on manhood, not just in mainstream society, but also in the church. Men are being turned off from the faith because we have removed any sense of adventure and perpetuated the view that Christianity is for pacifists. However, if we look at the example of King David, we see a dichotomy of manhood that is strength and emotion; action and art; ferocity and peace. Listen as we explore what it means for men to be fully alive in their God-given design.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- ”I think we need men to be strong in a godly way. The key is the work of the cross in our lives. Men need to know how to be strong for others.” — Seth Williams
- “The people who hanged Christ never, to do them justice, accused him of being a bore — on the contrary, they thought him too dynamic to be safe. It has been left for later generations to muffle up that shattering personality and surround him with an atmosphere of tedium. We have efficiently pared the claws of the Lion of Judah, certified him "meek and mild" and recommended him as a fitting household pet for pale curates and pious old ladies.” — Dorothy L. Sayers
RELATED RESOURCES
- Podcast: It's So Easy for Men to Get THESE Mixed Up - Larry Pons shares with us the fundamental priorities that men, especially husbands, should have regarding their relationships, their role in the home, and daily lives as God intended for them to be.
- Wild at Heart by John Eldredge - Helping men rediscover their masculine heart, this guide to understanding Christian manhood and Christian men offers a refreshing break from the chorus of voices urging men to be more responsible, reliable, dutiful ... and dead. God designed men to be dangerous, says Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: To be a hero, to be a warrior, to live a life of adventure and risk. Sadly, most men abandon those dreams and desires-aided by a Christianity that feels like nothing more than pressure to be a "nice guy." This provocative book gives women a look inside the true heart of a man and gives men permission to be what God designed them to be-dangerous, passionate, alive, and free.
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If you are looking for a church, whether you’re new to the Christian faith, you’ve moved to a new area or you’re evaluating your current place of worship, it’s important to surround yourself with a healthy body of believers. But how do you know if the faith community you are joining is a healthy group? Seth & Alicia Williams help us recognize the markers of a biblically sound, Spirit-led church. Find out why the marriage between the written Word and the Holy Spirit is an essential component to a healthy, fruitful faith family.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- “The Word is the path on which we walk, and the Spirit is like the wind that blows us along and directs our path.” — Alicia Williams
- “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” — John 1:14
- “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” — John 13:35
- “We must grow in hearing the voice of the Lord. It’s not a striving; it’s realizing He’s already speaking. We’ve got to tune our ears to that.” — Seth Williams
RELATED RESOURCES
- Podcast: How to Stay Tuned In With Holy Spirit - Seth and Alicia Williams share about the daily relationship that comes with following the voice of Holy Spirit. Following Holy Spirit requires a childlike faith that allows us to trust and follow His guidance, even when we can't see the road ahead. The fruit of walking with Him is peace.
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Your home should be a refuge for everyone who lives there, but this won’t happen by accident. It takes a conscientious decision to cultivate a peaceful presence where your family can thrive. Larry and Susan Pons explain why it is so important to maintain peace in your home, what happens when peace is disrupted and how you can be intentional about making your home a haven.
TODAY’S GUESTS: LARRY & SUSAN PONS
Larry and Susan Pons have walked through all stages of parenting and have a wealth of wisdom when it comes to raising disciples of Christ. The couple formerly served as ministry directors of CTCI and have been with the organization since 1980. They have impacted countless lives through our Train to Reign ministry intensive, bringing restoration and Kingdom order to marriages and families for generations.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- “I believe as human beings, we all need a place to run to where it’s safe, it’s peaceful and we can speak honestly about what’s going on in our lives. That’s what home represents to me.” — Susan Pons
- “Hell is the absence of God. Look in your home and start deciding what’s not God. What can God not be a part of?” — Larry Pons
RELATED RESOURCES
- Podcast: What Is Train to Reign? - One of the keystone programs of CTCI for many years has been Train to Reign. It is a two-week marriage and parenting intensive counseling environment with group classes and one-on-one counseling. In this episode, Larry shares about how Train to Reign got started and the transformation we have seen in the lives of so many of our guests.
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Life is busy, so we have to be intentional about taking a sabbath: a day of rest when we refrain from the work we would normally do any other day of the week. It’s a day set apart to reset your mind and heart. Seth & Alicia Williams share ideas for leading your family in practicing the Sabbath. You’ll also learn how to be creative with small pockets of rest throughout the week.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- “‘I have to be’ comes before‘I have to do,’ so the Sabbath makes us remember where our fuel comes from.” — Alicia Williams
- “For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” — Matthew 12:8
- “Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” — Matthew 22:37-38
- “Go off the beaten path from time to time. Quiet yourself and take note of God and his creation. Do something out of the ordinary to pull you away from the grind, and listen to the Holy Spirit.” — Seth Williams
RELATED RESOURCES
- Podcast: Why Thanksgiving Isn’t Just for November - Thanksgiving brings the excitement of fellowship with family, enjoying our favorite holiday foods and taking a break from work to rest. But this time of year can also be stressful due to travel, family dynamics and financial strains. In this episode, Seth and Alicia Williams share ideas for maintaining a heart centered on gratitude so we can focus on the true meaning of the season rather than getting caught up in the noise around us.
- Podcast: How to Stay Tuned In With Holy Spirit - Seth and Alicia Williams share about the daily relationship that comes with following the voice of Holy Spirit. Following Him requires a childlike faith that allows us to trust and follow His guidance, even when we can't see the road ahead, and the fruit of walking with Him is peace.
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Welcome to 2023! January is typically a time for setting goals and dreaming about the future. Today we’re ringing in the new year with Seth and Alicia Williams to hear their vision for The Inn in 2023. Get a sneak peek at some of the programs, events and developments they're looking forward to this year.
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- Podcast: The History of CTCI - From the 1970s to now, Christian Training Center International has changed names, leadership and programs, but the heart of the ministry has remained the same: fatherhood and family. Revisit our very first podcast episode as ministry directors Larry Pons and Seth Williams break down the history of CTCI, how its discipleship programs have evolved throughout the decades, and how the foundational legacy of fatherhood will continue to be taught into the twenty-first century.
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Dating and romance are often viewed as tools for winning the affection of a future spouse, but the pursuit of your partner shouldn’t end when you get married. Seth & Alicia Williams share practical tips for making your spouse feel loved and keeping the spark alive in your marriage. Listen in for reasons why couples should make date night a priority, especially after you've tied the knot.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- “Marriage has the potential to grow and become a much bigger, much better fire than it was when you first got married, but it does take kindling.” — Alicia Williams
- “The world is against our marriages. Divorce is all over the place. You have to be vigilant.” — Seth Williams
RELATED RESOURCES
- Podcast: Staying Alert & Committed to Your Marriage - Seth Stradling talks with Seth Williams, Casey Wilson and AJ Selby about what it looks like to stay alert to distractions and pitfalls that can derail your marriage. Learn what it looks like to protect your commitment to your spouse.
- Podcast: Why Building a Life Together is SO Important - Susan Pons shares with us about how important it is to build a life with your spouse that is independent of the family you grew up in and the life you lived when you were single.
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Christmas is a time to experience awe and wonder. Even as grown-ups, we have permission to celebrate the season with childlike curiosity and excitement. However, there are many elements that can steal our joy and leave us feeling overwhelmed this time of year. Listen in as Christmas enthusiasts Alicia Williams and Amy Selby share tips to help us focus on the miracle of the Incarnation so we can gain a deeper sense of wonder this Christmas.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- “As a child, it’s important to have your imagination awakened and have wonder birthed inside of you.” — Alicia Williams
- “When you get overwhelmed, remember God has given the biggest gift, and that alone is the fuel for our wonder—that God became flesh.” — Alicia Williams
- “Extending grace to ourselves is just as important as extending grace to others.” — Amy Selby
- “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” — John 1:14 (NASB)
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- Podcast: Why Thanksgiving Isn't Just for November - Thanksgiving brings the excitement of fellowship with family, enjoying our favorite holiday foods and taking a break from work to rest. But this time of year can also be stressful due to travel, family dynamics and financial strains. In this episode, Seth and Alicia Williams share ideas for maintaining a heart centered on gratitude so we can focus on the true meaning of the season rather than getting caught up in the noise around us.
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One of the most difficult things to navigate in marriage is unexpressed expectations. We all have certain things we anticipate that we never express to our partner. As a result, we’re disappointed when situations don’t turn out the way we hoped. Seth and Alicia Williams share tips for being vulnerable with your spouse and keeping the lines of communication open so you can love each other well.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- “Really good, healthy communication is a learned thing. It’s not something that we’re born with.” — Alicia Williams
- “If we know we’re loved, we can be vulnerable.” — Alicia Williams
- “As we journey into the heart of the Father more, we begin to mature, and forgiveness happens quicker.” — Seth Williams
- Then Peter approached him and asked, “Lord, how many times must I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? As many as seven times?”
“I tell you, not as many as seven,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven.”
— Matthew 18:21-22 (CSB)
RELATED RESOURCES
- Podcast: Keys to Effective Communication With Your Spouse - The largest obstacle to a healthy marriage is communication, but once we understand how we send and receive information, we’re given a new language to strengthen our relationships. In this episode, certified life coaches AJ and Amy Selby share the biggest lessons they have learned from their experience counseling married couples. Hear what tears marriages apart, and gain helpful tools for facilitating better communication with your spouse.
- Podcast: How to Make Big Decisions With Your Spouse - Seth & Alicia Williams join the podcast to talk about the importance of couples making big decisions together and not just diving headlong into situations that have an effect on more than just the individual making the decision. When we make the choice to be in unity with our spouse instead of trying to get what we want, it can save even the most difficult situations.
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If you think you’re ready to take your relationship to the next level, there may be some things you and your significant other still need to consider before tying the knot. In this episode, Seth and Alicia Williams discuss signs that you are moving too fast. Hear why it is so important to remain humble, objective and flexible as you prepare your heart for marriage.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- “Talk through the hard things. … There might be red flags you need to work through before you get to that day of marriage.” — Seth Williams
- ”Don’t get married because of your bio clock. God is bigger than that. God has a beautiful story to write for you.” — Alicia Williams
- “This is a season when extra humility is required. Embrace that, because that’s marriage. This is good practice for married life when you are humbled every day.” — Alicia Williams
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- Podcast: Taking Your Relationship to the Next Level - Seth and Alicia Williams talk about taking your relationship to the next level. Whether you're deciding if it's time to date or get engaged, the Williamses share some practical things to keep in mind while helping us remember not to take ourselves so seriously.
- Podcast: Intimacy Is More Than Just Sex - We all have had the honeymoon stage of a new relationship, but what happens when that ends? We can find ourselves walking through the day-to-day and feeling like our relationship with our spouse is an obligation or duty. Susan Pons shares how to navigate the danger of indifference, how intimacy really is more than just sex, and what it looks like to pursue genuine connection with your spouse.
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Each stage of life produces a different mindset toward your child, and making the transition from guardian to mentor is a challenge every parent will face. From teaching boundaries in infancy to developing trust with teenagers, learn how parenting methods evolve as your child matures.
TODAY’S GUESTS: LARRY & SUSAN PONS
Larry and Susan Pons have walked through all stages of parenting and have a wealth of wisdom when it comes to raising disciples of Christ. The couple formerly served as ministry directors of CTCI and have been with the organization since 1980. They have impacted countless lives through our Train to Reign ministry intensive, bringing restoration and Kingdom order to marriages and families for generations.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- “How can you discipline a child if you yourself aren’t disciplined?” — Susan Pons
- “That’s how you know someone is an adult — when you can trust them to make right decisions.” — Larry Pons
- “The best gift you can give your children is your relationship.” — Larry Pons
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- Podcast: Parenting & Discipline: Thinking Outside the Box - Sometimes you have to think outside the box when disciplining your children. There are lots of different approaches to discipline, so the question we ask our guests in this episode is whether or not there is a “right way” to discipline kids. Larry and Susan Pons share their parenting wisdom and help us understand why creative discipline methods can make a lasting impact.
- Podcast: When is the Right Time to Leave Your Parents’ House? - Seth Williams, Seth Stradling and AJ Selby discuss at what point you should be moving out of your parents house. This question came in from a listener and the team wanted to discuss how to go into the next season with love, honor and even forgiveness.
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Thanksgiving brings the excitement of fellowship with family, enjoying our favorite holiday foods and taking a break from work to rest. But this time of year can also be stressful due to travel, family dynamics and financial strains. In this episode, Seth and Alicia Williams share ideas for maintaining a heart centered on gratitude so we can focus on the true meaning of the season rather than getting caught up in the noise around us.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- “Make an intentional effort to move away from the noise and reflect on what this season is really about. Giving thanks is an essential part of our walk with the Lord.” — Seth Williams
- ”We’ve had death, we’ve had pain, we’ve had challenges—but I look at what He has done, and my heart shifts.” — Seth Williams
- “Ask the Lord to give you eyes to see what He’s really doing behind the scenes. There will be much to be thankful for.” — Alicia Williams
- “The Lord includes everyone at the table, and we should, too.” — Alicia Williams
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- Podcast: God is the Best Wine Maker - Susan Pons shares one of her favorite teachings about what it looks like for God to take us from season to season, pouring us from vessel to vessel. There are valuable lessons when God is taking us to something new and there are often things that have to be left behind in order to go where He is taking us.
- Podcast: Leading Our Hearts Into Worship - Alicia Williams tells her story about how she became a worship leader and what it looks like for us all to live a life of worship - especially when we don't feel like it.
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Sometimes you have to think outside the box when disciplining your children. There are lots of different approaches to discipline, so the question we are asking our guests today is whether or not there is a “right way” to discipline kids. Larry and Susan Pons share their parenting wisdom and help us understand why creative discipline methods can make a lasting impact.
TODAY’S GUESTS: LARRY & SUSAN PONS
Larry and Susan Pons are the former ministry directors of CTCI and have served with the ministry since 1980. They have led our Train to Reign family ministry intensive and impacted the lives of countless families in bringing restoration and Kingdom order to marriages and families for generations.
QUOTES & SCRIPTURE TO REMEMBER
- “Every aspect of discipline has to come out of love.” — Larry Pons
- “Punishment is for the moment. Discipline produces lasting results.” — Susan Pons
- “My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.” — Proverbs 3:11-12
- “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6
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- Podcast: I Have to Apologize to My Kids? - Seth and Alicia Williams join us for this episode to share the importance of apologizing to your kids. It can be easy to find ourselves in a place of giving orders and expecting perfect responses from our children when the reality is that we as parents aren't perfect either. We should be nurturing those relationships with greater humility and with the goal of reconciliation in every circumstance.
- Podcast: Equipping Kids for This Virtual World - Casey and Erica Wilson join the podcast to talk about how to best equip kids in today's virtual world. When managing how kids are using phones today, the use of filters, trackers, and content blockers aren't the only answer to ensuring they stay safe and connected.
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Sometimes you have to think outside the box when disciplining your children. There are lots of different approaches to discipline, so the question we are asking our guests today is whether or not there is a “right way” to discipline kids. Larry and Susan Pons share their parenting wisdom and help us understand why creative discipline methods can make a lasting impact.
TODAY’S GUESTS: LARRY & SUSAN PONS
Larry and Susan Pons are the former ministry directors of CTCI and have served with the ministry since 1980. They have led our Train to Reign family ministry intensive and impacted the lives of countless families in bringing restoration and Kingdom order to marriages and families for generations.
QUOTES & SCRIPTURE TO REMEMBER
- “Every aspect of discipline has to come out of love.” — Larry Pons
- “Punishment is for the moment. Discipline produces lasting results.” — Susan Pons
- “My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.” — Proverbs 3:11-12
- “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6
RELATED RESOURCES
- Podcast: I Have to Apologize to My Kids? - Seth and Alicia Williams join us for this episode to share the importance of apologizing to your kids. It can be easy to find ourselves in a place of giving orders and expecting perfect responses from our children when the reality is that we as parents aren't perfect either. We should be nurturing those relationships with greater humility and with the goal of reconciliation in every circumstance.
- Podcast: Equipping Kids for This Virtual World - Casey and Erica Wilson join the podcast to talk about how to best equip kids in today's virtual world. When managing how kids are using phones today, the use of filters, trackers, and content blockers aren't the only answer to ensuring they stay safe and connected.
- Train to Reign - We welcome individuals, couples and families from around the world who are seeking to strengthen their relationships – with God, within their own families and with fellow believers. Every session, lives are transformed, healed and renewed. Barriers to forgiveness, personal growth, and hope are overcome in a supportive and intimate environment. Join us in this safe and holy place where painful and complex situations can be worked through – a place of hope and healing.
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Casey and Erica Wilson join to day to share about the impact of fostering and adoption. This episode is a direct follow up to last weeks episode about abortion and walks through how now is the time for believers to let their actions match their words regarding the value of children's lives. We walk through the impact it has on the lives of children, the parents involved, and the generational culture shifts that can take place when Christians step in to care for children through fostering and adoption.
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**Erica Wilson and Alicia Williams join for a conversation about abortion. They discuss how abortion isn't only about rights and autonomy, the reasons behind it, the effects of it, men's responsibilities regarding fatherless homes, and how believers today can put their words into action by helping single mothers just as much as they care about unborn children.
Articles Referenced:*Abortion and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil - John PiperUnderstanding Why Women Seek Abortions In The US - BMC Women's Health*
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**Tim Chaffey, Content Manager for Answers in Genesis, joins on this episode to talk about how the Bible has repeatedly been proven to be trustworthy and historically accurate. Be sure to check out this fascinating conversation!
Answers In Genesis Information**
- Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Exhibit - Now Open!
- answersingenesis.org
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Additional Resources
- New Testament Manuscripts video (Hill of Beans)
- NET Lumina Bible Study Suite
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Seth Williams, Seth Stradling, and AJ Selby talk about at what point should you be moving out of your parents house. This question came in from a listener and the team wanted to discuss how to go into the next season with love, honor, and even forgiveness.
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Seth & Alicia Williams join this episode to share about the importance of apologizing to your kids. It can be easy to find ourselves in a place of giving orders and expecting perfect responses from our children when the reality that we as parents aren't perfect either. We should be nurturing those relationships with greater humility and with the goal of reconciliation in every circumstance.
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Seth & Alicia Williams join the podcast to talk about the importance of couples making big decisions together and not just diving headlong into situations that have an effect on more than just the individual making the decision. When we make the choice to be in unity with our spouse instead of trying to get what we want, it can save even the most difficult situations.
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Seth Stradling hosts the podcast this week as he talks with AJ & Amy Selby about the process of adjusting to life outside of ministry. They talk about everything: burnout, learning how to rest and be filled again for a new season, and the things learned within ministry that carry over into everyday life that continue to impact people without ever stepping foot on the property of The Inn.
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Seth and Alicia Williams talk about taking your relationship to the next level. Whether you're deciding if it's time date or get engaged, the Williams' share about some practical things to keep in mind and remind us all to take a breath and not take ourselves so seriously.
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Casey and Erica Wilson join the podcast to talk about how to best equip kids in today's virtual world. When managing how kids are using phones today the use of filters, trackers, and content blockers aren't the only answer to ensuring they stay safe and connected.
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Seth and Alicia Williams share about the daily relationship that comes with following the voice of Holy Spirit. Following Holy Spirit requires a childlike faith that allows us to trust and follow His guidance, even when we can't see the road ahead, and the fruit of walking with Him is peace.
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Casey Wilson joins the podcast to talk about how cross referencing scripture isn't just for scholars and pastors. He shares about how adding this one simple practice into your study time can bring the stories of the Bible from a black and white experience into vibrant, living color.
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Tim and Esther Roots join this episode to share about the value of placing marriage before ministry. They talk with us about how they met, their time serving the Dominican Republic with YWAM, when they first got connected to CTCI, and what ministry looks like when we recognize we're exactly where God has called us to be.
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Casey and Erica Wilson join this episode to talk about the difference between "my truth" and objective truth. When coming to our own beliefs and understanding of the world we have to understand the difference between our own personal experiences and what God's word is saying about the reality of our circumstances and the world around us.
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**Seth Williams shares about the values, and dangers, of using personality tests for personal growth. These types of resources can be incredible tools for increasing self awareness and strengthening our relationships but can also become a crutch when not used properly.
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Casey and Erica Wilson share how we as Christians should respond to people within the LGBTQ+ community. We recognize that the Church hasn't handled this topic well in the past. Part of changing that is to engage in conversations where we take things to the heart level and acknowledge how multiple factors can contribute to someone struggling to find their true identity as God created them and how we can love them well.
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On this episode we're joined by three guests who all work in areas where they show the love of Jesus to kids in need on a daily basis: special needs education, the foster care system, and troubled youth. Listen in on our conversation as they share about how Christians can show up and support the kids in these systems as well as the staff that care for them.
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Erica Wilson and Alicia Williams share about the mental, physical, and spiritual effects of social media and unfiltered news outlets continually bombarding us with nonstop information and comparison. It can be hard to disconnect and feel like you're still aware of what's happening in the world, but they share about the importance of finding reliable information and how to unplug from the flood of daily information.
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Erica Wilson joins the podcast today to talk about the importance of how when we demonstrate integrity in daily living it provides freedom in all areas of life.
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Alicia Williams shares about what it's like to be raising kids in ministry, keeping a pulse on their hearts, maintaining connection, and how to guide them in their personal relationship with the Lord.
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Seth Stradling talks with Seth Williams, Casey Wilson, and AJ Selby about what it looks like to stay alert to distractions and pitfalls that can derail your marriage and what it looks like to protect your commitment to your spouse.
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Susan Pons joins us for part two of our conversation from last week. She shares with us about covering and what that can look like in all the seasons of a lifetime - from the conception of a child to our final days.
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Susan Pons shares from one of her favorite Train to Reign teachings that she gives about covering. We’ll be talking about what covering looks like biblically, how she has experienced it in her own life, and how we can apply it to our lives today.
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Seth Williams joins on today's episode as we talk about the characteristics you should look for in someone to disciple you and how giving yourself away to others is just as important as receiving.
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Susan Pons shares one of her favorite teachings about what it looks like for God to take us from season to season, pouring us from vessel to vessel. There are valuable lessons when God is taking us to something new and there are often things that have to be left behind in order to go where He is taking us.
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Larry Pons shares why it's so important to talk with your spouse about what the boundaries should be for how you communicate in arguments BEFORE you find your in those potentially explosive situations.
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Susan Pons shares stories of motherhood throughout the years within family and ministry.
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We need to be listening to the Word often, but it’s not enough to just familiarize yourself with scripture. Who made you? What is my current problem? What is God’s solution? How do I respond? We need to understand the context, history, relevance and purpose of the Bible. Casey Wilson gives a lot of resources and suggestions on effective methods of inductive study. It is important that we as Christians are well versed on the different viewpoints and cultural understandings of the scriptures we apply to our daily life.
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Seth Williams shares how to handle our money biblically without worry - giving generously from the heart and living with self-control so you don’t fall into debt. The world of money and finances can seem scary but is actually simple once you apply Biblical principles. Join us as Seth Williams shares what the Bible has to say about how we should handle our money as well as debunks the myth that being wealthy makes you an evil person and money is the root of evil.
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Susan Pons shares with us about how important it is to build a life with your spouse that is independent of the family you grew up in and the life you lived when you were single.
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Larry Pons shares with us the fundamental priorities that men, especially husbands, should have regarding their relationships, their role in the home, and daily lives as God intended for them to be.
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Susan Pons shares with us about emotional intimacy with others, the effects of oversharing, victim mindsets, and how easily intimate boundaries can be crossed without a single touch.
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Casey and Erica Wilson talk with us today about our Heroes of Today programs. They’ll share about how the Summer Heroes Week programs, Spring and Fall semesters, and Summer Internship all provide different levels of training that are designed to challenge and grow those attending to be well equipped in all areas of life.
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Seth Williams shares about his experience in missions and how often times we can miss the opportunities to serve others in our own backyard.
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As a parent - navigating the ever changing attitudes and emotions of children can seem daunting at times. Larry talks with us today about the importance of recognizing those attitudes, how to navigate them, and the importance of projecting those attitudes and actions into the future lives of our children.
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We had the pleasure of sitting down with Alicia Williams and hearing her story about how she became a worship leader and what it looks like for us all to live a life of worship - especially when we don't feel like it.
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One of the main programs of CTCI for many years has been Train to Reign. It is a two week marriage and parenting intensive counseling environment with group classes and one-on-one counseling. In today's episode Larry will be sharing about how Train to Reign got started and the transformation we have seen in the lives of so many of our guests.
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It is nearly impossible to live life without the use of our cell phones. They are our watches, computers, cameras, GPS, and so much more. With 24/7 access to the world at our fingertips, it takes all the more discipline to create healthy boundaries with social media, and our connectivity to others in general. Erica Wilson gives us some tips and tricks on how to go from feeling like you're serving your phone to being able to disconnect, be present with those around you, and using your phone as the tool it was intended to be.
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Remember when you and your spouse first got married? The butterflies, goals, and dreams you had for the life you would build together? It was exhilarating! And then life happened: jobs, kids, and getting caught up in the day-to-day grind. Those dreams slipped away and everything revolves around managing your lives.
In this episode, Larry & Susan share how important it is to continue dreaming together and how to find that spark to take you out of the normal routine of schedules and shopping lists that brings you closer together.
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We all have had the honeymoon stage of a new relationship, but what happens when that ends? We can find ourselves walking through the day to day and feeling like the relationship with our spouse can become an obligation or duty. Susan shares about how to navigate the danger of indifference, how intimacy really is more than just sex, and what it looks like to pursue genuine connection with your spouse.
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We know that life is messy. Constantly trying to get on the same page with our spouses can often feel frustrating and like a chore. So is it actually worth it? Healthy communication is key to making decisions in the midst of life's messiness and some may be surprised at what the most powerful word in marriage actually is!
To shed some light on this topic, Larry will be sharing valuable lessons on a principle found in Matthew 18:19-20 that teaches us how to handle disagreement and what it looks like to continually become one in our marriages while navigating everything that life throws at us.
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Seth and Alicia Williams always had dreams of becoming missionaries overseas. Like many of us however, the Lord’s plan for our life is rarely our own. From leaving their North Carolina home to Spokan, WA, moving back to Raleigh, to joining CTCI staff as the Executive Directors, the Williams describe their ministry history, how they came to be at the Inn, and share valuable lessons on following the Lord not by sight, but by faith.
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We provide an environment of discipleship here at CTCI that is rich, fun, and developed in a real-life setting of living a practical walk with the Lord. Examples like Timothy and Paul give us a deeper insight into the raw Biblical concept of discipleship and what it means to have others imitate us as we imitate Christ. In today’s podcast, Casey Wilson explores this Biblical concept and how it has played a huge role in the way we train the young men and women who have come through the Inn, both staff and program.
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God as a Father created the universe in love, yet much of the insecurity that we are experiencing in young people today is a byproduct of frustration, anger, and purposelessness that comes from the lack of fatherhood in our culture today. Join Larry Pons as he discusses the importance of Fatherhood not only for the parental family structure but the Heavenly structure we all must walk in as children of God.
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From the 1970’s to now, Christian Training Center International has changed names, leadership, and programs but the heart of the ministry has remained the same - fatherhood and family. Join us today on this podcast as ministry directors, Larry Pons and Seth Williams, break down the history of CTCI, how it’s discipleship programs have evolved throughout the decades, and how the foundational legacy of fatherhood will continue to be taught into the twenty first century.
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Welcome to the Life is Relationships podcast!
We’ve been working on this special project for a while now and are very excited to share it with you.
This new podcast will be covering a lot of great content in the form of conversations with the leadership and staff of CTCI that comes from a desire to share the heart of the ministry and the valuable lessons that have been learned throughout the 50 years that The Inn has been open.
Our hope is that through these conversations we are able to inspire personal change and provide biblical and practical resources for you to feel encouraged and empowered to have vibrant relationships with God, your spouse, your kids, and everyone around you.
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