Guest: Beth Runkle – Author, Speaker, Military Missionary, and Seasoned Military SpouseIn this powerful episode, we explore the emotional toll of military life on marriage—especially the hidden resentment and grudges that can build between spouses. If you're a military wife struggling with bitterness, emotional distance, or feeling unseen in your relationship, this conversation offers hope, healing, and practical wisdom.Our guest, Beth Runkle, brings decades of experience as a military spouse, Christian speaker, and military missionary. She shares biblical insights, personal stories, and tools for emotional resilience that help couples reconnect and rebuild trust—even in the face of repeated deployments, long separations, and spiritual exhaustion.Whether you're navigating military marriage challenges, seeking faith-based relationship advice, or trying to release the weight of unforgiveness, this episode is a must-listen for anyone longing to restore intimacy and peace in their home.Beth Runkle Links:Overcoming Bitterness and Resentment: https://www.bethrunkle.com/post/10-steps-to-overcome-bitterness-and-resentment-as-a-military-spouseBound by Grace Podcast Links:Website: https://www.boundbygracepodcast.comEmail: boundbygracepodcast@gmail.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HugkU3E7k/🔑 Keywords: military marriage, Christian marriage advice, military spouse support, healing resentment, emotional trauma in relationships, faith-based podcast, military family struggles, forgiveness in marriage, deployment stress, spiritual healing for couples

Guest: Rodney Smith – Police Officer, Interrogator, and Emotional Intelligence AdvocateIn this powerful episode, Amber sits down with Rodney Smith, a seasoned police officer and trained interrogator, to unpack the art of communication and the science of de-escalation. Drawing from years of high-stakes experience, Rodney shares how couples, parents, and leaders can learn to read emotional cues, respond with clarity, and defuse tension before it spirals.You’ll learn:- 🔍 What subtle body language and tone shifts signal rising conflict- 🧠 How to stay emotionally regulated when others aren’t- 🛑 Practical phrases and posture adjustments that calm volatile situations- 💬 Why listening is often more powerful than speaking—and how to do it well- 🛡️ How to guard your own heart while remaining present and compassionateWhether you're navigating relational stress, parenting challenges, or workplace dynamics, this episode offers grounded wisdom and actionable tools to help you communicate with grace and authority.Rodney Smith Links: Website: https://therodneysmith.com/Instagram: @therodneysmith_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodney-smith-m-s-bb4245186?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B9DtXV%2BJvRXSulu6tWiseoQ%3D%3DBook Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG9VYX67Email: rodney@therodneysmith.comBound by Grace Links:Website: https://www.boundbygracepodcast.comEmail: boundbygracepodcast@gmail.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BBn9kcbtF/Book Purchase: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GraceLiterature?ref=shop_profile&listing_id=4326206408

In this transformative episode of Bound by Grace Podcast, Amber is joined by Pastor Henry, a compassionate leader and voice of wisdom, to explore the powerful intersection of emotional intelligence and resilience. Together, they unpack how self-awareness, empathy, and spiritual grounding equip us to face life’s challenges with grace and grit.From navigating personal trauma to leading with integrity in high-stress environments, Pastor Henry shares faith-filled strategies for building emotional strength without losing tenderness. This conversation dives deep into how emotional intelligence isn’t just a psychological tool—it’s a spiritual discipline that helps us love well, lead wisely, and rise strong.Whether you're rebuilding after heartbreak, leading others through crisis, or simply seeking to grow in emotional maturity, this episode offers encouragement, practical tools, and biblical truth to help you stay rooted in purpose and resilient in spirit.Bound by Grace Links:Website: https://www.boundbygracepodcast.comEmail: boundbygracepodcast@gmail.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Kdnv7zGn/Pastor Henry Nwaneri Links: