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Overcoming Stigma: Christians Battling Depression with Hope

by John Thurman | April 24, 2025 | Depression, Resilient Faith-Based Living | 0 Comments

By John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LCMHC Welcome to our first installment of four articles that resonate deeply with many: the struggle with depression. The statistics are staggering, with approximately 21 million U.S. adults affected by a major depressive...

10 Ways You Can Develop a Growth Mindset

by John Thurman | March 26, 2025 | Mindset, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living | 0 Comments

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How to Transform Trauma and Trials to Triumph

by John Thurman | March 9, 2025 | Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living | 0 Comments

Rewiring Your Brain for Growth Pt # 2 Transform Troubles and Trauma into Triumph: Harness Faith and Experience Growth By John H. Thurman Jr., M.Div., M.A., LCMHC Life can be full of challenges that test our faith in God and one another. Furthermore, these challenges,...

How to Fight with Your Spouse: 10 Proven Tips

Christian Marriage, marriage conflict, Resilient Living

By: John Thurman Couple's Fight! Catch the title, right? How to Fight with Your Spouse: 10 Proven Tips. Have you ever been at a party, heard a couple say, "Oh, we never fight!" and thought, "Yeah, right!"? It's...

How to Expand Your Resilience in 2025

Resilience, Resilient Faith-Based Living

How to Expand Your Resilience in 2025. By: John Thurman In 2006, I introduced resilience concepts with my initial work, "Bounce Back! The Secrets of Resilience in Your Marriage," in Today's Christian Woman. At that...

A New Year, a Stronger Faith: Resolutions with Purpose

Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living

A New Year, a Stronger Faith: Resolutions with Purpose is my challenge to look at your annual New Year's resolutions in a new and fresh way. As we approach the New Year, people worldwide will take a moment to reflect...

Embracing Hope: The First Step of the Advent

Christmas, Christmas Stress, Christmas Traditions, Holiday Stress, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living

Embracing Hope: The First Step of the Advent The First Sunday of Advent: Lighting the Candle of Hope As we poured our morning coffee, my wife and I lit the first candle on our advent wreath. We read a couple of advent...

9 Ways Gratitude Can Transform Your Thanksgiving

Gratitude, Resilient Living, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Stress

9 Ways Gratitude Can Transform Your Thanksgiving! by John Thurman, M.DIv., M.A. As we approach Thanksgiving, a time traditionally filled with warmth, family, and reflection, it's the perfect opportunity to harness the...

Revitalize Your Marriage: 9 Myths You Need to Debunk Now! Part 3

Christian Marriage, lower marriage stress, Marital Intimacy, Marriage, Marriage Enrichment, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living

By: John Thurman, M.Div. M.A., LCMHC Welcome to Revitalize Your Marriage Pt 3! Excellent work making it this far! In this final segment, we will debunk the last three myths that might still hang around the kitchen...

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John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LCMHC

As an Author, Licensed Mental Health Professional, and Work-Life Coach, I guide individuals to turn challenges into growth opportunities. By integrating faith-based principles from positive psychology, resilience research, and Scripture, I empower people to build resilience and embrace a more fulfilling life.

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