How to Build Stronger Family Relationships | John Trent & Kari Trent Stageberg

How to Build Stronger Family Relationships | John Trent & Kari Trent Stageberg

Published on 05 Nov 2026

Our relationships have a profound impact on how we see ourselves, others, and even God. So how can we build stronger connections with the people we love?

 

Bestselling author Dr. John Trent and his daughter, Kari Trent Stageberg, join Haley and Dustin to discuss the power of The Blessing and the importance of healthy attachment in our relationships.

 

John shares his moving story of growing up in a broken home and finding hope in Christ through a specific promise in God's Word. Together, they explore how our words and actions shape others, why expressing love and affirmation matters, and how we can help those who have experienced rejection or broken relationships find healing and hope.

 

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So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means

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John Trent & Kari Trent Stageberg resources

 

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

Hebrews 13:5 - “...for he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’”

Psalm 16:11 - “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”

Proverbs 15:30 - “Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.”

Matthew 3:17 - “And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.’”

Luke 24:50-51 - “When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.” 

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