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Respect Card? Was ist das?
You didn’t know I spoke German, did you? Yes, I took two long years of it in high school and my last name is German, loud and proud. If you didn’t know, “Was ist das?” translates to “What is that?” And...
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Gabe & Rebekah Lyons on Starting Q, Starting Fights, & John Travolta
Gabe and Rebekah Lyons are a power couple. They are people who get ISH done. Join me for a conversation with them that ended as though it had only just begun. (Well, technically, it did. They left me...
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Hail Gladdening Light (Phos Hilaron) – Arranged by Paul Ramey, Hannah Glavor...
If you’ve gone through The Illumination Project, you already know all about the bonus materials. I’m talking about things like coasters, a button featuring the profile of a Russian-esque Czar, an...
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Getting Past The First Date + An Interactive Practice Conversation
(Note: If you miss Saved By The Bell, then you’re going to want to watch this video for nostalgia’s sake.) Joy, I’ve never had a girlfriend, but I am looking for one. I’ve tried online dating and I...
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The Summer of Fun: A Love and Respect Now Online Dating Experiment
Hey Friends, I didn’t have time to make a trailer for this documentary, so for the full effect, turn on some dramatic movie music and read these quotes: “Our real dating lives are OVER now!” – Laura “I...
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He Said He Likes Me, But Nothing Happened. Tonight’s News With Joy Eggerichs
I have a great friend who lives about 20 hours away. He recently texted me and said he is interested in me, dating-wise. He said he just wanted to be honest. But none of our following conversations...
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Eric Knox: Matchmaking, Marriage & Mentorship (And a Little NBA Action)
Hey Friendlings, I absolutely love interviewing people, uncovering their stories, and getting so excited about the interview that I forget there are other people listening in on the conversation. Join...
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Fighting for Love (and Other Potentially Hazardous Cliches)
What do you think about cliché phrases like, “Don’t marry the person you can live with; only marry the person you can’t live without?” -Lauren _______ Lauren, I think we need to stop and pay attention...
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Emerson & Sarah Eggerichs on Marriage, Parenting, Family of Origin, Work & Death
WHAT?! You haven’t met my parents?! A few things to note: Emerson and Sarah only wear black, they’ve been married 40+ years, and when they met, my mother thought my dad was funny looking, dressed weird...
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From My Heart
Hey Friendlings, Almost every single time I have signed off on an Ask Joy email or post, I’ve ended it with the words, “From My Heart.” The reason I use these words is because they’re true. I care...
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Why Am I Socially Awkward? How To Not Puke At Parties
The people I know who are well-liked and have lots of friends are people who ask genuine questions of the people they meet. Sadly, some of us are a tad socially awkward and the thought of asking...
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3 Eggerichs Hangout, One walks into a…
No, wait, let me start that over. There’s a priest, a pastor and a rabbi… Wait, no, this is how it goes. There’s a Clinical Psychologist, a Doctor of Family Ecology and a Communications Grad all...
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So Worth Loving: Eryn Erickson’s Illumination
I’m sure Eryn hates being described as little, adorable and tiny, but all I can say is, I clench my jaw from cuteness-overload when I see her–similar to how I feel when I see a kitten. Judge as you...
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He Shuts Me Down: How To Fight To Be an Ally with Your Guy
Hey Joy, My husband and I just heard the Love and Respect message. Now, whenever we get into conflict, he shuts me down by saying, “You’re being disrespectful.” How am I supposed to bring something up...
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Why L-O-V-E Spells T-I-M-E by Timothy Willard
This is the third time Mr. Timothy Willard has guest posted on the ol’ LRN site. He’s pretty much the male-Joy at this point, which is a title he’s been working toward for the past few years. (Bows...
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Did God Lie? When The One Walks Away
One of the most common phrases I’ve written in response to the Ask Joy emails I’ve received over the years is, “God is not trying to trick you.” I believe this old post–which I’ve updated for today–is...
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More Questions to Ask Before You Get Married: Wisdom with Preschoolers
Well, hello! This last summer I did a series with a guy named Dr. Norm “Normie” Thiesen, and I asked him all sorts of questions about singleness, dating and marriage. In one episode I asked him, “What...
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Age Segregation in America and the Church
Researchers at MIT have begun seeing noticeable trends in society that mimic the impact of racial segregation in our communities. This Boston Globe article examines and discusses the scientific and...
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Signs of a Cheater: Seeing the Forest for the Trees and Eating Teacup Pigs
Joy, Many of my divorced friends had wives that cheated on them. From a woman’s perspective, what warning signs should I be looking for during the dating process that would be indicative of a woman...
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The Good News About Marriage: Shaunti Feldhahn Interview
THE 50% DIVORCE STATISTIC IS FALSE, FOLKS!!! I don’t usually demand things, but I’m going to today. You must read Shaunti’s book or watch this interview I did with her. I’m literally telling everyone...
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Rachel Ramsey Cruze: On Money, Relationships, and Upcoming SMART Conference
Rachel Cruze (aka Dave Ramsey’s daughter) will help you become a millionaire. Wait, no she won’t. But she will help you figure out how to be wise with your money and not get sucked into the financial...
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Does Age Matter? Young Couples Getting Married, Maple Bacon Bars, & Eggs
Joy, I am twenty-one years old and I have been with my boyfriend since high school. Everyone says we are great together and affirms our relationship. We’re in college and have no debt–but I keep...
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How (Not) to Propose Like God by Joshua Ryan Butler
Why is there so much violence in the Old Testament? How could a loving God allow _______? Isn’t it arrogant to believe Jesus is the only way to God? How do the above questions pertain to a website...
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Sseko Designs: How To Start a Company & Life as Husband & Wife
Want to laugh and be inspired today? Please meet two of my favorite people in the universe. They’ll teach you about the beauty of miscommunication in dating, the making of a marriage in which one...
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Eric Metaxas: Marriage, Miracles & Movies
Eric Metaxas has written another book, and I’m sure it will also land on the New York Times bestsellers list like my other favorite book, Bonhoeffer (which he also wrote). Moving in a slightly a...
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