The mindset that we carry, the things that we dwell on, the thoughts that we think,

structurally change the anatomy of our brain. And they chemically and electrochemically

affect the bodies and behaviors of the people around us.

Welcome to Family Life Today, where we want to help you pursue the relationships that matter most.

I'm Dave Wilson.

And I'm Ann Wilson. And you can find us at FamilyLife Today.com.

This is Family Life Today.

Thank you. This is family life today. So here's something that's fascinating to a witness.

People can go through the same hardship or trial and respond totally opposite.

Some go through and almost end up better and others bitter.

You've heard me say that before, better or bitter.

But it's like the same trial, the same hardship.

And it could be horrific or traumatic, but some people navigate it pretty well and some don't.

We've experienced that in our marriage, in our relationship, in our life.

And I think everybody does.

It's easy to judge the other person too.

And did you know that how you respond to trials and difficulties can set up your, listen to this,

your grandchildren and your great-grandchildren

to have more or less stress in their lives, even if they aren't born yet.

How does that even happen?

Well, today you're going to find out.

Yesterday, we started listening to Ron Deals' conversation with Dr. Lee Warren on the Family Life Blended podcast.

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