The Connected Life

In order to have successful relationships with the opposite sex, whether in dating, marriage, or friends, we can't be at war with those we want to love. For many of us, it's easy to find ourselves in an unconscious tug of war with those of the opposite sex. Unknowingly, we can have entire power struggles happening under the surface due childhood pains and promises of who we'd never be, or how we'd never act. In this episode, Abi and Justin sit down with their close friend, Ruth, and discuss her journey to face the unconscious war she had been waging for years with masculinity. Through getting honest with herself and choosing to face her fear, Ruth created much needed resolve, but not until she was aware it was even happening. Come join us in turning over some rocks and getting really honest about what we find.

For many people dating can be vulnerable, scary, and feel as though there are no clear rules on "how to" do it right. But like anything in life, there is a lot of gray space when it comes to dating and rules are more like shackles than a map to freedom. In this episode Abi and Justin throw out the rules and instead dive into 6 helpful values to help you on your journey. If you're single this is a MUST listen to episode! Remember to Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! #theconnectedlife, #theconnectedlifepodcast And don't forget to head over to www.justinandabi.com to learn more about THE FATHER SERIES!

As humans, tragedy and loss are unavoidable. Because of this, pain is a universal part of life. For most of us, we feel lost in a sea of these painful moments that we have no tools to navigate through. We stumble through life surviving the bumps and bruises we are forced to endure simply because we haven't been taught how to grieve. Without a proper understanding of grief, we are left wandering around trapped in this pain or disconnected from it all together. But what if there were practical steps to journey through our grief into a life of thriving? Join Justin, Abi, and life consultant Laura Duncan, as Laura shares her story of walking through tragedy and how she found life in the midst of it. Get ready for practical tools to help you process your grief and find hope for the future! And don't forget to head over to www.justinandabi.com to learn more about THE FATHER SERIES!

For most people, conversations about how we've been hurt and how we've hurt others are often terrifying and filled with anxiety. Because of this, we spend our entire lives trying to run from the past and, in doing so, we disconnect from those we love the most. In Part 2 of How Our History Shapes Us, Justin and Abi sit down face to face with Justin's parents, Bob and Bobbie. Through choosing to face fear head on, Bob talks openly about hearing the live recorded counseling session where Justin vulnerably processed the pain he's had as a child with his dad. Through grace and love they have an open and honest discussion about the pain in their history. Come join our family as we risk getting messy through unreserved honesty! This is an episode you won't want to miss! Remember to Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!

In this incredibly raw and exposing episode Justin opens up the doors to his personal life like never before! During a live recorded counseling session Justin speaks out about his deep wounds with his father. Through blunt honesty and tears he purges a history of bottled up pain. If you've ever wondered what it tangibly looks like to walk through the healing process this is a unique opportunity to go behind closed doors and get a front row seat. Get ready to be inspired about the possibilities of love and healing available for your own life as we dive head first into the messiness of Justin's journey. This episode will give you permission to be imperfect while challenging you to grow no matter what phase of life you're in! As a bonus, in next weeks episode, Justin's Dad joins us and speaks candidly about his experience when he accidentally walked in on the live streaming of Justin's session and how that affected him! You WON'T want to miss this two part experience.

For many people the word "weakness" is repulsive. Being "weak" is seen as a flaw in our humanity. Having an area of "weakness" is seen as unacceptable. For the majority of people, our ability to "be strong" and perform is directly connected to our value and lovability. Because of this we try to ignore our weakness, acting as though it doesn't exist. Or, it's all we see and we feel deeply disqualified because of it. But what if our "weakness" pointed to our greatness? What if it was the launching pad for our dreams and victories? What if some of the greatest gifts life had to offer were wrapped into the fabric of this "weakness"? Join Justin and Abi as they unashamedly open up about their weaknesses. Listen in as they discuss the amazing opportunities that have come from accepting themselves as they are. Learn how every weakness is an invitation into greatness! It's time to take back your life and redefine your story through hope and endless possibilities. For more info check out www.justinandabi.com

They often say men are from Mars and women are from Venus, but what if all humans, regardless of gender, came from their own planet, much like a gathering of Star Wars characters. When two worlds come together it can often feel like an explosive collision, especially when it comes to our most intimate relationships. But what if our way isn't always the only way? What if our way isn't always the best way? What if coming from different planets creates unnecessary misunderstandings that lead to chasms of disconnection? What if there is a secret option C? Join Justin and Abi as they explore how their clashing of culture over a standard of cleanliness was an invitation to let go of their judgments in order to find a life of balance and connection.

Sex is for men right? Men need it, want it, and are driven by it. Women are subjected to it, put up with it, and mostly dislike it, right? But what if we're all wrong about sex. What if sex was made for women? What if sex was an opportunity to have so many other desires fulfilled? Join Justin, Abi, and Pietze in this mind blowing sex episode as they discuss the purpose of sex and how YOU can create a sex life you LOVE! Get ready to be challenged, have a great laugh, and redefine your sex life!

Have you ever found yourself trying to move forward in life only to feel like you're bashing your head into a wall? Have you ever had hurdles in marriage, finances, friendships, or career that you can't seem to jump over? Are we all "just" who we are, living some life that "just" happens to us? What if all the things that seem so mysterious aren't really all that mysterious at all. What if the problem we're having is that we're trying to move forward without having to look back? In this episode Justin and Abi dive into their history with their dads and discuss the ramifications of running from the past and how it affects our future. Get ready to go deep as they discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of relationships with our fathers!

Every person is different and because of this we all have a different capacity. Sometimes it seems like everyone is conquering the world, while all we're doing is dropping the ball. For others it seems like we're running on a hamster wheel, while everyone else is relaxing and enjoying life. In this episode Justin and Abi talk about the "Do'ers" and the "Be'ers"; those that are hard at work and those that are hard at play. They discuss the value of both personalities and the value for understanding your capacity in every season of life. This episode will help you gain compassion for where you're at in life, feel successful, break your judgments towards others, and challenge you to live a more balanced life.