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# Keeping Families Connected

## Sitemaps
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## Posts
- [What Would Jesus Say About Your Relationship with Him?](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/what-would-jesus-say-about-your-relationship-with-him/): What Would Jesus Say About Your Relationship with Him?
That’s an interesting question, isn’t it?
And in the end, it’s the only question that really matters.
- [How to forgive someone](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/how-to-forgive-someone/): Learning how to forgive someone is much more than just a learned skill or technique. You can learn how to forgive someone in a matter of minutes. But getting to the point where you’re willing to forgive someone is where the real struggle takes place. Forgiveness is never easy.
- [Fun Date Ideas](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/fun-date-ideas/): Today we’ll be sharing a list of Fun Date Ideas. Many of them are free or inexpensive. Some can be done at home or in an indoor environment so weather’s never an issue. And some are just downright romantic!
- [Divorce and Parental Alienation – A Deadly Combination](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-and-parental-alienation/): Divorce and parental alienation are a deadly combination. But divorces that include parental alienation are the most dangerous and damaging.
- [Top Reasons for Divorce](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/top-reasons-for-divorce/): The top reasons for divorce are complex and most couples cite multiple causes for the decision to divorce.
- [Who Gets the House in a Divorce?](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/who-gets-the-house-in-a-divorce/): Deciding who gets the house in a divorce can be a complex and emotional decision. This article can help couples sort through the issues and arrive at the best solution for their circumstances in their divorce settlement.
- [How Much Does It Cost to Get a Divorce?](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-a-divorce/): One of the most common questions couples going through a divorce have is “how much does it cost to get a divorce”?
- [How Long Does It Take to Get Divorced in California](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-divorced-in-california/): If you are looking for divorce advice specialist before starting, this guide is a good place to begin. It breaks down the timeline, the types of divorce, and what you can do to move things along faster. You know how long does it take to get divorced in California, here is the complete guide about it.
- [How to Find the Best Divorce Attorney](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/how-to-find-the-best-divorce-attorney/): How to find the best divorce attorney for your unique situation is one of the most important factors in your divorce settlement.
- [Recovering from an Affair: Powerful Steps to Heal, Rebuild Trust, and Protect Your Marriage](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/recovering-from-an-affair/): "Recovering from an affair is one of the hardest challenges a couple can face, but healing is possible. Learn practical steps to rebuild trust, find forgiveness, and create a stronger marriage moving forward."
- [Signs of an Emotional Affair: How to Recognize Emotional Cheating and Protect Your Relationship](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/signs-of-an-emotional-affair/): "An emotional affair can be just as painful as a physical one. Learn the real signs of emotional cheating, how to protect your marriage, and ways to rebuild trust before it’s too late."
- [Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Powerful Ways to Safeguard Children](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/co-parenting-with-a-narcissist/): "Learn how to co-parent with a narcissistic ex while protecting your children. Discover powerful strategies to set boundaries, reduce conflict, and create a safe, stable environment for your kids."

## Pages
- [Is This Crazy and Dangerous World Part of God’s Plan or Has He Lost Control?](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/is-this-crazy-and-dangerous-world-part-of-god-s-plan-or-has/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [The Importance of Choosing a Godly Spouse](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/choosing-a-godly-spouse/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [1 Thess 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks…”](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/1-thess-5-16-18-rejoice-always-pray-without-ceasing-give-tha/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [The Power of a Grandparent’s Influence](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/the-power-of-a-grandparent-s-influence/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Christianity in the Age of Algorithms and AI](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/christianity-in-the-age-of-algorithms-and-ai/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Galatians 2:20 – I No Longer Live, But Christ Lives in Me](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/galatians-2-20-i-no-longer-live-but-christ-lives-in-me/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Can Alien Disclosure and Christianity Co-exist?](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/can-alien-disclosure-and-christianity-co-exist/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Understanding God’s purpose For Your Life](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/understanding-god-s-purpose-for-your-life/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Why So Many Churches Avoid Teaching Prophecy](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/why-so-many-churches-avoid-teaching-prophecy/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Why Knowing Bible Prophecy is Essential to Your Faith](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/why-knowing-bible-prophecy-is-essential-to-your-faith/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [You’re Never Too Old to be used by God!](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/you-re-never-too-old-to-be-used-by-god/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Why Does God Instruct Believers to Gather Together and Live in Community?](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/why-does-god-instruct-believers-to-gather-together-and-live/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Where Is God When It Hurts?](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/where-is-god-when-it-hurts/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [The Biggest Challenges Facing the Church In 2026](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/the-biggest-challenges-facing-the-church-in-2026/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Be Honest – If Prayer is so Important, Why Don’t We Pray More?](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/be-honest-if-prayer-is-so-important-why-don-t-we-pray-more/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [What Does it Mean to Fear the Lord?](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/what-does-it-mean-to-fear-the-lord/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [People Are Looking for Answers – The Top Search Trends of 2025](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/people-are-looking-for-answers-the-top-search-trends-of-2025/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Learning These 5 Love Languages Will Change Your Marriage Forever!](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/learning-these-5-love-languages-will-change-your-marriage-fo/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [What Setting (or not setting) New Year’s Resolutions Says About You](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/what-setting-or-not-setting-new-year-s-resolutions-says-abou/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Managing Grief and Depression During the Holidays](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/managing-grief-and-depression-during-the-holidays/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [How Do You Love Unlovable People?](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/how-do-you-love-unlovable-people/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Fun Date Ideas](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/fun-date-ideas/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Thanksgiving is More Than a Holiday – It’s a Way of Life](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/thanksgiving-is-more-than-a-holiday-it-s-a-way-of-life/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Overcoming The Top 3 Reasons for Divorce – pt 3](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/overcoming-the-top-3-reasons-for-divorce-pt-3/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Overcoming The Top 3 Reasons for Divorce – pt 2](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/overcoming-the-top-3-reasons-for-divorce-pt-2/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Overcoming The Top 3 Reasons for Divorce – pt 1](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/overcoming-the-top-3-reasons-for-divorce-pt-1/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Forgiveness – How to Forgive Someone – pt 2](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/forgiveness-how-to-forgive-someone-pt-2/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Forgiveness – How to Forgive Someone – pt 1](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/forgiveness-how-to-forgive-someone-pt-1/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [What in the World is Going On?](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/what-in-the-world-is-going-on/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [What Would Jesus Say About Your Relationship with Him?](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/what-would-jesus-say-about-your-relationship-with-him/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Is Charlie Kirk’s death part of a much bigger conflict?](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/is-charlie-kirk-s-death-part-of-a-much-bigger-conflict/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Keeping Families Connected – Trailer](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/keeping-families-connected-trailer/): Listen to this episode on your player of choice, or play it here.
- [Podcast](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/podcast/): Welcome to the Keeping Families Connected podcast!
- [Blog](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/blog/)
- [The Power of a Grandparent’s Influence](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/the-power-of-a-grandparents-influence/): Most grandparents love their grandchildren and embrace their unique role and position of influence in their lives. In fact, most of us wish that we could make more of an impact and have a deeper relationship with them than we already have.
- [Discovery Phase](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/discovery-phase/): We hope you’ve found the information in our discovery phase section insightful, helpful and encouraging. Here are links to sections focused on your specific area of need.
- [Gender and Sexual Confusion](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/gender-and-sexual-confusion/): If you have not done so already, we highly recommend going to the Indoctrination page of our site first, to better understand the forces attacking your child and how to fight against them. Children are being groomed and led down a path that purposely causes gender and sexual confusion.
- [Indoctrination](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/indoctrination/): Indoctrination is a potent form of brainwashing. In today's culture, it's one of the most common reasons that parents lose a close and loving relationship with their children.
- [Protecting Children](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/protecting-children/): These amazing resources will help any parent wanting to improve their relationship with their child. They will also help to protect children from forces that would seek to manipulate and confuse them. Especially those promoting differing cultural, religious and political views causing division in the family.
- [Marriage Resources](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/marriage-resources/): The Marriage Resources section of our site is dedicated to helping anyone wanting to improve or save their marriage. Keeping Families Connected have some amazing resources for you!
- [Battling Parental Alienation](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/parental-alienation/battling-parental-alienation/): You can’t battle what you don’t understand. The first step is to battling parental alienation is to identify if alienation tactics or symptoms are present. The second is to develop a plan to fight this insidious form of abuse.
- [Extreme Personality Types](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/parental-alienation/extreme-personality-types/): Extreme personality types usually cause a High Conflict divorce. They become preoccupied with the target of their blame, usually someone close to them (such as a spouse, relative, neighbor, co-worker) or someone in a position of authority (boss, doctor, administrator, government official). When it comes to a divorce, their ex-spouse will certainly become a target. They become fixated and obsessed with controlling, hurting and dominating the person that they blame for their circumstances or unhappiness. 
- [Keeping Families Connected – FAQ’s](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/keeping-families-connected-faqs/): Your journey to peace, health and wellbeing begins here. Additionally, the better person you become the better your relationships will be. Your relationship with the Lord is primary. But your relationships with your spouse, children, friends, family and co-workers will all benefit from your personal growth.
- [Personal Growth](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/resources/personal-growth/): We're excited that you found this page! These resources will provide you with valuable insights into yourself and those around you and will assist you in your personal growth journey.
- [Articles](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/resources/articles/): This is a collection of articles that we have collected or written over the years. Some of the articles are older but have such great value that we felt they needed to be part of the collection.
- [Experts](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/resources/experts/): Dr. Richard A. WarshakDivorce Poison/PA Consultanthttps://warshak.com/
- [Resources](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/resources/): We have compiled resources that we are confident will help you on your journey. We encourage you to take advantage of all the resources available. We have researched for years to provide you with the best information possible.
- [Divorce Protection Program](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/): Our Divorce Protection Program is filled with divorce advice to protect your assets, children and future while reducing conflict, legal expenses, and damage, without being overpowered by an unreasonable spouse.
- [17 – Developing Your Custom Plan](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/17-developing-your-custom-plan/): Developing your custom plan is the next step!
- [16 – Our Story](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/16-our-story/): In this video we share Our Story and how we survived a high conflict divorce which included severe parental alienation.
- [15 – Taking Care of Yourself](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/15-taking-care-of-yourself/): Taking care of yourself is more important during a divorce. Most people are surprised by the intensity of emotions and fatigue they experience during a divorce. They feel apprehensive, overwhelmed, threatened, at risk and uncertain. But when you consider all the areas of your life that are affected by divorce, it’s not surprising at all. Let’s take a look at some of those areas and how to address them in an empowering and healthy way.
- [14 – Parenting](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/14-parenting/): Parenting is never easy. But divorce has a high impact on children on matter how well you parent. There’s nothing you can do about that. Use this section to gain tools and perspective to help your children to minimize the pain and devastation they will have to work through to become well-adjusted and healthy adults.
- [13 – Finances](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/13-finances/): Finances can be an intimidating topic for many of us. The following information should help bring clarity and hope for understanding and managing this area well.
- [12 – Reducing Cost and Conflict](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/12-reducing-cost-and-conflict/): Reducing cost and conflict will also result in less damage to your family. This section is an overview of topics covered in greater detail in other areas of this program. But these particular points will help you focus on the cost reduction strategies that will make the most significant difference in reducing the cost and conflict in your divorce.
- [11- Avoiding Fatal Mistakes](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/11-avoiding-fatal-mistakes/): Avoiding fatal mistakes in your divorce is essential to end up with a fair settlement. Since you’ve made it this far, you know that many of these mistakes (and the terrible consequences of making them) are covered in detail in other sections of this program. But this is a concise, organized list of the most important fatal mistakes to avoid.
- [10 – Negotiating Your Settlement](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/10-negotiating-your-settlement/): Negotiating your settlement is an important part of your divorce. But the reality is that no one gets everything they want in a divorce. But we can promise you that if you apply the strategies we’re about to share with you, you’ll end up with a far better settlement, with less damage to your family and finances than you would have without this information.
- [9 – Managing Yourself](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/9-managing-yourself/): Managing yourself (emotions, words and actions) can be one of the most challenging aspects of going through a divorce. It takes focus, a commitment to excellence, self-control and consistency.
- [8 – Managing Your Attorney](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/8-managing-your-attorney/): Managing your attorney is an important topic. Most of us assume that we hire an attorney and then he or she tells us what to do from that point forward. Trusting a legal professional to know the legal system and take the lead most of the time is prudent (if you have the right one) but knowing how to keep them on track to achieve your goals is imperative.
- [7 – Hiring an Attorney](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/7-hiring-an-attorney/): Your choice when hiring an attorney will impact your divorce more than you can imagine. Pay close attention to what you’re about to learn. Because this is one of the most important sections in this program. Most people are totally unaware of how the family court system really works.
- [5 – Prepare and Position](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/5-prepare-and-position/): This section is designed to empower you with a step-by-step roadmap you can follow to prepare and position yourself for the best possible outcome.
- [4 – Dealing with a Difficult Spouse](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/4-dealing-with-a-difficult-spouse/): Some of you are fully aware that you’re dealing with a difficult spouse. But others aren’t sure if it’s their spouse that’s difficult or just marriage itself. Working through this section of the program, should help bring needed clarity to your situation and what to do about it. 
- [6 – Understanding Family Court](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/6-understanding-family-court/): Understanding family court is imperative. Family court is one of the most dangerous and life impacting aspects of divorce that exists. After working through this section, you’ll understand the incredible danger and power of the family court. And why we encourage you to completely avoid court litigation whenever possible.
- [3 – Educating Yourself](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/3-educating-yourself/): This Educating Yourself section will educate you on the different options you have to facilitate your divorce. It will also cover important legal terms, as well as tactics and traps that are commonly used in divorce proceedings.
- [2 – Getting Started](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/2-getting-started/): In this Getting Started video we will cover:
- [1 – Introduction](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-protection-program/1-introduction/): We’re glad that you’ve taken this important step to educate, protect and empower yourself. But we’re sorry that you find yourself in this difficult position.
- [Suggestions for Friends and Family](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/resources/suggestions-for-friends-and-family/): Here’s a short list of tangible suggestions for friends and family to help the people you love. You can make a difference in their lives!
- [Create a Family Website](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/resources/create-a-family-website/): If you’re a targeted parent of children that have been brainwashed by parental alienation tactics, create a family website for your child to help counter the effects of the alienation. They may be able to stop you from seeing your child, but they can’t stop you from expressing your love for them. Creating a family website for them is often the best and sometimes the only solution.       
- [Parental Alienation Stories](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/resources/global-parental-alienation/): The following parental alienation stories are from families around the world that have experienced parental alienation personally.
- [Rick’s Story](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/ricks-story/): Divorce and Parental Alienation - A Father's Journey, is my story. I'm a very private person. It may not seem like it when you review this site and realize how much of my personal journey I've shared with you, yet it's true.
- [Difficult Spouse Test](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-advice-divorce-advice-specialists/difficult-spouse-test/): Your spouse's personality type is a major factor in determining the cost, conflict, and risk that you’ll incur as you go through your divorce. Your financial settlement, parenting rights, reputation, and even your safety, are all at risk if you're married to a controlling, high conflict, or difficult spouse.  
- [Do you need our help?](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-advice-divorce-advice-specialists/do-you-need-our-help/): Below is a quick quiz to help determine if you need our help. We've helped thousands of families navigate through divorce.
- [Testimonials](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/testimonials/): “Rick and Barb helped me more than I can say. They were amazing! 
- [Donations](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/keeping-families-connected-donations/): Thank you for partnering with us at Keeping Families Connected. Our ministry is funded solely through donations like yours.
- [Contact Us – Keeping Families Connected](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/contact-us-at-keeping-families-connected/): Contact Us
- [About Us – Keeping Families Connected](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/about-us-keeping-families-connected/): Keeping Families Connected is a Christ centered ministry founded in 2008 by Rick and Barbara Nischalke, based in the Atlanta, Georgia area and serving families worldwide.
- [Definition of Parental Alienation](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/parental-alienation/definitions-of-parental-alienation/): There are many clinical definitions of parental alienation but the simplest is: “When one parent intentionally turns a child against the other.”
- [Parental Alienation](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/parental-alienation/): Parental Alienation is a horrible form of child abuse. Being alienated from children that you love is one of the most painful things a parent can ever go through. It’s crucial to recognize PA in its early stages to successfully battle it's effects.
- [Am I an Alienating Parent Quiz](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/parental-alienation/am-i-an-alienating-parent-quiz/): Parental alienation is a destructive form of child abuse that no sane or loving parent would knowingly use against their child to hurt or control the child's other parent. The "Am I an Alienating Parent Quiz" will help you to honestly assess if you're hurting your child with parental alienation tactics.
- [Levels of Parental Alienation](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/parental-alienation/levels-of-parental-alienation/): There are three levels of parental alienation. Mild, moderate and severe. Severe Parental Alienation is the most damaging to a child and the targeted parent. The levels of parental alienation are progressive in nature. Alienation usually starts out as mild or moderate and escalates to severe alienation.
- [Divorce Advice](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/divorce-advice-divorce-advice-specialists/): My wife and I are the founders of Keeping Families Connected. We do everything possible to protect, strengthen and restore family relationships. But in cases when a marriage is beyond repair, we are also divorce advice specialists.
- [Keeping Families Connected](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/): At Keeping Families Connected we believe that God created the family. And that we should do everything possible to protect, strengthen and restore family relationships. We help families that are struggling with challenges that are dividing them.
- [Privacy Policy](https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/privacy-policy/): Updated 7-1-23