Expectations and Communication

Join host Hanna and special guest Maragret as they discuss how great it is to find intentional ways to meet other Christians and to know you're not alone in seeking out a relationship. Maybe this episode will challenge you to step out of your comfort zone and try something new!

Expectations are a natural part of any relationship—whether romantic, familial, or friendships. It’s important to acknowledge that we all have them. Before expectations become tangled or start to create knots in relationships, honest conversations and open communication are key to untangling them. Understanding how our upbringing shapes our expectations plays a huge role in navigating these connections.

Distance may keep you apart, but it doesn’t have to keep you from staying connected. Tune into our latest episode as our host Hanna talk about long distance relationship with her best friend Ali and Gabe. In this topic, they dived into the highs and lows of long-distance relationships and share their ways on making it work, no matter the miles.

Join our hosts Hanna and Dabria as they talk about flaws, therapy, and 2025 Relationship goals. All of us may have experiences or things we had to experience to grow in life. Some of our experiences are hard to heal from. Some of us are going through things alone, or with our family and friends. Some of us seek guidance through counselling, therapy, or spiritual healing. Have you experienced any of these healings before, or are you currently? What do you think of it? We want to know how it works for you!

Relationship is not just about sacrifice and surrender. Join our hosts Hanna and Benjamin as they talk about the beauty of sacrifice in the relationship.

Meet Jael, a registered nurse and a newly wed who speaks about her love story, and how she meets the husband God has for her. Let's join our hosts Hanna and Ben in our October Story Time Episode.

Authentic Love Team is finally back! Let's meet our new team in a quick recap of what happened this summer, and what we will have for you as the Authentic Love Team. Do not miss any episode because it's gonna be real. It's gonna be raw. It's gonna be redemptive.

Dabria and Benjamin met at a Harvest City Life Group in 2022, and got married in Banff autumn of 2023. Dabria works for UCB Radio, and helped launch the Christian radio station in Regina. Benjamin is the Assistant General Manager at Good Life. Both of them are advocates of diving into the deep and real of spiritual counselling and inner healing, and making space for raw conversations about contemporary Christianity. They have personally undertaken a journey of inner healing, before and during, their marriage, and have seen the grace in doing all aspects of life 110% with Jesus. Dabria recently released her debut book, State of a Sunflower Soul, and has shared how Ben’s humble love and steadfast support has been a big part of the redemption story. Born and raised in Sask, they both love spending time outside with their dog, Mango.

Ron and Laura Swan have been married for 33 years and even though the first 5 years were definitely a difficult challenge, since surrendering their lives to Jesus in 1996 they have seen God work in them and in their marriage ever since. In fact, they would tell you that they continue to grow closer and closer to each other and that their marriage still gets better every single day! They have served as elders within Harvest City church since 2011 and have been a part of the church since 2002. In their spare time they love to travel and also to spend time with their kids and grandkids.

Are you single? Dating? Engaged? Married? How was your Valentines day? Our Authentic Love hosts, Dabria, Hanna, and Dami discuss their experiences, expectations, and point of view when it comes to Valentines day. They also talk about how we can celebrate Feb 14th whether we're single or not. There are so many ways to celebrate Valentines day. It can be simple, special, or extra special. What is your preference? Join our Authentic Love Team by listening to "Shades of Pink" episode.