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Aug 2023
34m 14s

Redefining Relationships

Gareth Michael & Kim Jewell
About this episode
Have you ever paused to consider how your relationships are shaping your spiritual journey? This episode invites you on a reflective exploration of this complex maze. We begin by discussing a pattern we've noticed in our own lives and those around us: the tendency to 'demonize' our partners when we're feeling overwhelmed. This, we realize, is often a misguid ... Show More
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