https://lifemodelnetwork.org/https://lifemodelnetwork.org/offer/relational-skills-in-real-life-a-thrivetoday-podcast-2Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:27:20 +0000
A 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.   ]]>https://lifemodelnetwork.org/offer/discover-how-to-escape-enemy-modeWed, 27 May 2026 13:07:31 +0000
In partnership with Life Model Works and THRIVEtoday. Enemy mode is a brain state which explains why we stop listening, talking or caring about others -- why we raise our voices, blame, unfriend, post nasty remarks, see others as against us, fall out of love, or despise a politician, race or religious group. Hear practical solutions for this problem affecting our families, workplaces, and communities. Session 1: Recognizing Enemy Mode in Myself Session 2: Preparing to Escape Enemy Mode Session 3: Escaping Enemy Mode Session 4: Helping Others Who are Stuck Discover how to escape enemy mode and foster greater health and peace in your relationships.This event was previously aired live.]]>https://lifemodelnetwork.org/offer/conflict-when-good-communication-isnt-enoughMon, 25 May 2026 15:36:18 +0000
HOW WELL DO YOU NAVIGATE CONFLICT? You’ve likely heard that effective communication is the most essential tool for resolving disagreements, but that's not the whole story. Without key relational skills, even the best communication tools can do more harm than good.In this THRIVEtoday online event, Chris Coursey will offer a fresh perspective on conflict and help you:➤ Explore relational goals for navigating conflict.➤ Understand why good communication won’t always bring us the results we want.➤ Examine the role of emotional capacity in conflict.➤ Learn how processing unpleasant emotions in healthy ways can foster connection during disagreements.➤ Practice exercises that will help you better walk through relational discord.Discover how to approach conflict with confidence and turn relational tension into opportunities for growth.]]>https://lifemodelnetwork.org/offer/4-habits-marriage-course-small-groupsMon, 25 May 2026 15:16:00 +0000
What if you could create a space where marriages grow stronger together—without having to build it from scratch? This 6-week resource provides everything you need to confidently lead a group, including video sessions, guided content, and meaningful activities that foster deeper joy and connection.   The 4-Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages course is designed to be accessible for both Christian and pre‑Christian couples who want to strengthen their marriage. This facilitator version provides a natural, welcoming way to introduce friends to practical relational skills regardless of their faith background. However, if you’d like to incorporate prayer and scripture into your sessions, you’ll find a helpful PDF included in your course materials. ]]>https://lifemodelnetwork.org/offer/relational-skills-in-the-bibleThu, 14 May 2026 10:01:01 +0000
Are you looking for a small group Bible study that introduces and practices relational skills? This twelve-lesson curriculum moves through Scripture, inviting discussion about where we see the presence or lack of relational skills, connecting with Jesus about the lesson, and practicing exercises together to grow the skills.  Each of the 12 lessons is divided into 3 robust sections that each include Bible study discussion, connection with Jesus, and relational skills practice. For that reason, this Bible study can be taught in 12 meetings or expanded  up to 36 meetings.   ]]>https://lifemodelnetwork.org/offer/journey-group-curriculum-levels-1-and-2Thu, 14 May 2026 09:52:08 +0000
Real life calls for real skills practiced in real community. Journey Groups will equip you and your community with those skills. Do you want true transformation of your heart, soul, and mind in community, using Life Model concepts? With this curriculum, your group will discuss and practice the concepts of walking in freedom, building relationships that stay bigger than problems, living life from God’s perspective, and emotional maturity. If you want to be the person God created you to be, even in difficult circumstances, we are here to help! In Level One, you will find 6 units with 4 to 7 lessons each covering topics on heart-focused discipleship foundations: appreciating and listening to Jesus, staying relational, heart-to-heart community, relational discipleship, maturity, connecting with God, and healing hearts.  A 4-unit continuation of the Journey that you began in Level 1. In our journey toward transformation, we can become more like Christ in ever more challenging circumstances. Practice how to walk in the peace of Christ, even in times of distress. Learn to travel the path of transformation in a way that is consistent with God’s design for you. In Level Two, you will find 4 units with a total of 30 lessons: Unit One: Relational Skills in the Bible Unit Two: Brain Pain and How to Help Unit Three: Pathway to Transformation Unit Four: Going to the Emotional Gym Alive & Well provides Certified Journey Group Leaders who can guide your group through Levels 1, 2, and 3, you can obtain training from Alive & Well to lead a local group, and the book is available for purchase from Amazon for your independent use. We strongly encourage you to connect with us at Alive & Well so we can support you in using the Journey Group curriculum. Contact us at journeygroups@alivewell.org.   ]]>https://lifemodelnetwork.org/offer/chris-coursey-booksSat, 09 May 2026 15:18:01 +0000
Chris has invested over 30 years into learning and educating around interpersonal relationships, spirituality, and how we are created for both. He has authored over 10 books, both on his own, and in partnership with others, and we would love to get those into your hands!]]>https://lifemodelnetwork.org/offer/thinking-biblically-about-the-life-modelThu, 15 Jan 2026 18:54:35 +0000
Is the Life Model Biblical? Have you been exposed to the teachings and practices promoted by Dr. Jim Wilder and the Life Model? Has your life or relationships been positively impacted by experiences with the Life Model? If so, have you wondered where you can clearly find its tenets in Scripture? In this book, Pastor Michael Sullivant sets forth a number of biblical passages in which the foundational concepts of the Life Model are embedded and from which its practical applications can be derived. Sullivant then takes head-on the nine most frequently asked questions of Dr. Wilder regarding the Life Model. Sullivant's insights will equip proponents of the Life Model to more profoundly connect their experiences with Scripture and will even intrigue skeptics because of the unique angles by which he approaches the selected biblical texts.]]>