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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: 3 keys for couples to grow together instead of growing apart
DESCRIPTION:Why do some marriages get stronger over the years while others quietly drift apart? The difference often comes down to a few simple practices that most couples never learn. \nIn this Lunch & Learn\, you’ll discover three keys to help marriages truly thrive rather than just hold on. Whether you’re newlyweds or celebrating decades together\, you’ll walk away with practical steps you can start using today. Come find out what makes the difference and how you can build the kind of connection that lasts. \nAbout the Speaker:\nTodd Mulliken is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with more than 35 years of clinical experience and the owner of Mulliken Counseling Center\, Inc. in Edina\, Minnesota. He also serves as a professor at both Inver Hills Community College and Minneapolis College. \nTodd and his wife\, Laura\, have been married for 38 years and are the proud parents of three married daughters and one grandson. \nA trusted voice at Wooddale Church for more than three decades\, Todd brings a unique blend of professional expertise\, biblical wisdom and real-life experience to every presentation.
URL:https://wooddale.org/cal/lunch-learn-three-keys-couples-grow/
LOCATION:Eden Prairie Campus\, 6630 Shady Oak Rd\, Eden Prairie\, MN\, 55344
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Building deeper connection in close relationships
DESCRIPTION:Our closest relationships are shaped by patterns. Some bring us closer while others quietly keep us stuck. \nIn this Lunch & Learn\, you’ll learn how to spot these hidden patterns\, understand what’s really going on beneath the surface and take real steps toward greater clarity\, emotional safety and deeper connection. \nAbout the Speaker:\nTiffany Bobendrier is an adoption support group leader\, a licensed professional counselor (LPC)\, wife and mom of four. Her life and ministry experiences in the areas of attachment and trauma led her to pursue training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)\, an approach that helps restore emotional connection in struggling relationships. Tiffany is passionate about helping others build healthy marriages\, both in her private practice as well as through Created for Connection Marriage Workshops.
URL:https://wooddale.org/cal/lunch-learn-deeper-relationships/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: The rise of antisemitism and what the church should do about it
DESCRIPTION:Since 2023\, antisemitism has surged around the world\, leaving many Jewish people feeling isolated and afraid. What’s behind this troubling rise and how should Christians respond? \nIn this eye-opening Lunch & Learn\, you’ll explore the roots of antisemitism\, what Scripture actually teaches about the Jewish people and the role the Church is called to play. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of this growing issue and practical ways to respond with compassion\, conviction and courage. This is a timely conversation you won’t want to miss. \nAbout the Speaker:\nThom Berkowitz is a Jewish believer in Jesus as the promised Messiah and has devoted his life to studying and teaching God’s Word. For more than 25 years\, Thom served as a Teaching Director for Community Bible Study. In 2023\, he and his wife\, Marcia\, founded The Messianic Journey\, a ministry dedicated to helping people understand Scripture through the historical and cultural context in which it was written.
URL:https://wooddale.org/cal/lunch-learn-rise-of-antisemitism/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Finding hope when life falls apart
DESCRIPTION:When life falls apart\, have you ever wondered where God is? \nIn this encouraging Lunch & Learn\, you’ll discover how to hold on to hope when life doesn’t go as planned. You’ll leave with real tools for finding peace and healing no matter what you’re facing. If you’re weathering a storm right now or want to be ready for the next one\, come and be encouraged. \nAbout the Speaker:\nJenita Pace is a licensed professional counselor with the state of Minnesota and a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors. After surviving her own mental health crisis\, she became passionate about helping others through difficult times. Jenita is the author of the book The Healing Names of Jesus: Find Freedom from Depression and Anxiety\, and has published devotionals for YouVersion. She is part of the Counselors’ Corner show on Faith Radio\, and speaks at conferences and on podcasts around the country. Jenita is an adjunct professor for the University of Northwestern\, teaching psychology. She is married and has two sons\, a Sheepadoodle and two horses.
URL:https://wooddale.org/cal/lunch-learn-hope-in-life/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: How to deal with frustration and rejection
DESCRIPTION:Everyone faces disappointment. Rejection in relationships\, setbacks at work\, unmet expectations\, seasons when life simply doesn’t go as planned. Frustration can leave us stuck and discouraged. But what if your greatest setbacks could actually shape you for the better? \nIn this practical Lunch & Learn\, you’ll learn how to respond to frustration and rejection with resilience and hope. You’ll pick up healthy ways to process life’s letdowns and discover how God often uses them to grow our character and strengthen our faith. Come ready to leave encouraged and better equipped for whatever comes next. \nAbout the Speaker:\nDr. George Kenworthy is the president and founder of 2Restored (2restored.com)\, a ministry dedicated to strengthening marriages and families in crisis by providing resources to churches\, businesses and families to evaluate their overall emotional and interpersonal health. He has served as a pastor for more than 30 years and has taught Old Testament\, preaching\, and counseling at several seminaries\, including Trinity Evangelical Divinity School\, Denver Seminary\, Bethel Seminary\, Phoenix Seminary\, and Fuller Seminary. George holds master’s degrees in divinity and theology and earned a Doctor of Ministry degree. He is the author of Marriage Makeover and Before the Last Resort: Three Simple Questions That Will Rescue Your Marriage\, and has been a frequent speaker with FamilyLife and Minnesota Teen Challenge. \nGeorge and his wife\, Joan\, have three adult children\, all serving in Christian ministry around the world. Together\, they have devoted their lives to helping people experience God’s grace\, healing and hope through life’s greatest challenges.
URL:https://wooddale.org/cal/lunch-learn-frustration-rejection/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Top 10 life lessons from Mike Max
DESCRIPTION:After decades of interviewing athletes\, coaches and celebrities\, one Minnesota broadcaster has collected far more than great stories. He has gained valuable wisdom about faith\, relationships\, leadership\, perseverance and what truly matters in life. \nIn this engaging and personal Lunch & Learn\, Mike Max will share the top 10 life lessons he has learned through his experiences in the media\, his family life and his walk with Christ. Along the way\, you’ll hear inspiring stories\, practical insights and timeless principles that can help you navigate life with greater purpose and perspective. \nWhether you’re looking for encouragement\, wisdom or just love a good story from one of Minnesota’s most recognizable voices\, this presentation promises to be both entertaining and meaningful. \nAbout the Speaker:\nMike Max is the Sports Director at WCCO-TV\, returning to the station in 2005 as a sports reporter and anchor after first joining WCCO Radio in 1998. Over the years\, Mike has become one of Minnesota’s most trusted and recognizable sports voices\, hosting Sports to the Max on WCCO Radio and Sports Connection on the Midwest Sports Channel. Mike is passionate about faith\, family and investing in others. He and his wife have been members of Wooddale Church for more than a quarter century.
URL:https://wooddale.org/cal/lunch-learn-top-10-life-lessons-mike-max/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: How fiction can shape your relationship with God
DESCRIPTION:Why are we so drawn to great stories? Whether in books\, films or television\, stories have a unique ability to capture our imagination\, reveal truth and help us better understand ourselves. But what if the stories we love can also deepen our understanding of God’s work in our lives? \nExplore how the building blocks of storytelling mirror the spiritual journey of every Christian. Drawing from familiar stories\, films and biblical examples\, you’ll see how understanding the structure of fiction can help us recognize God’s hand in our lives and better understand the process of spiritual growth. Whether you are a reader\, writer\, movie lover or just seeking a deeper understanding of your faith journey\, this presentation will offer a fresh and compelling perspective on how God is writing a greater story through your life. \nAbout the Speaker:\nAnna Luketic is a children’s nonfiction and fiction editor at Sourcebooks who loves writing\, teaching and coaching. She has a degree in PreK-8 education from California State University\, Long Beach\, with a concentration in math. She began her career as a teacher before moving into church curriculum development and spent nearly 10 years on staff at Austin Stone Community Church\, spending part of her time there writing and editing for The Gospel Project for Kids. She has been a book coach to authors such as Jennie Allen and was a children’s book editor and art director for Lifeway before working at Sourcebooks. Anna has taught writing through SCBWI\, Inked Voices\, the Verge and the Writing Barn.
URL:https://wooddale.org/cal/lunch-learn-storytelling/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Making people in your life feel truly valued
DESCRIPTION:Every person longs to feel seen\, heard and deeply valued. Yet in the rush of daily life\, it’s easy to overlook the people closest to us or unintentionally miss opportunities to communicate just how much they matter. Helping someone feel genuinely known can transform your marriage\, your family\, your friendships and even your workplace. \nIn this practical and encouraging Lunch & Learn\, you’ll learn how to create emotional safety and meaningful connection in your relationships. You’ll discover practical principles for helping others feel understood\, appreciated and accepted\, and how small\, intentional changes in the way you listen\, respond\, and engage can strengthen trust\, deepen relationships and leave a lasting impact. \nWhether you’re a spouse\, parent\, grandparent\, leader\, coworker\, friend or volunteer\, you’ll leave equipped with practical tools to help the people in your life feel truly seen\, valued and loved. \nAbout the Speaker:\nChip Neuenschwander is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and founder of Wayzata Counseling\, where he helps individuals and couples build healthier\, more connected relationships. His counseling practice specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)\, an evidence-based approach that helps people strengthen emotional bonds\, rebuild trust and experience lasting change. He also serves as a certified Prepare/Enrich premarital facilitator and a certified Discernment Counselor for couples navigating difficult decisions about their relationships. \nChip holds master’s degrees in Counseling from Adler Graduate School and in Educational Leadership and Administration from California Polytechnic State University. Known for his warmth\, optimism\, and engaging teaching style\, he is passionate about helping people experience deeper connection by creating environments where they feel safe\, understood and genuinely valued. In addition to counseling\, Chip regularly leads Created for Connection marriage workshops and speaks on relationships\, emotional health and personal growth.
URL:https://wooddale.org/cal/lunch-learn-people-truely-valued/
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