This is not just spiritual advice—it’s relational skill-building. Listening, regulating our reactions, and staying present in moments of tension are learned practices. And they matter not only in our closest relationships, but in everyday interactions—with coworkers, service workers, and yes, even strangers on the internet. This conversation is about learning the skills love requires. Not the feeling of being “in love,” but the practiced ways we show care, curiosity, and restraint—especially whe

When the self-esteem movement tried to overcorrect, it failed so many people. In this conversation with Sharon Hodde Miller we unpack how “just love yourself more” became the wrong answer, and why true confidence and healing come from beholding God, not obsessing over yourself. ✨ Discover the freedom that comes from shifting your focus from self-improvement to wholeness in Christ. Search for The Best of You Podcast in your preferred podcast platform and listen to 🎧 Episode 182: Self-Esteem Cult