Conflicts are inevitable – in marriage, parenting, work, church, or any relationship. Yet we often avoid them, and we don’t know how to handle them.

In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss healthy and unhealthy ways to manage conflict, along with reasons why we often avoid conflict. They share insightful stories and practical tips from the Bible, focusing on Proverbs, on how we can navigate conflicts in a way that honors God and brings peaceful resolution.

Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

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

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Listen in to learn more :

(0:08:37 - 0:12:46) Balancing Approaches to Conflict

(0:12:46 - 0:24:21) Unhealthy Behaviors in Conflict

(0:24:21 - 0:29:07) Role of Parents, Teachers, and Leaders

(0:29:07 - 0:38:42) Practical Strategies and Biblical Wisdom

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

Genesis 3:12 – “The man said, ‘The woman you put here with me—she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate it.’”

Proverbs 12:18 – “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”

Proverbs 15:1 – “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

Proverbs 15:31 – “Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.”

Proverbs 17:14 – “Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.”

Proverbs 18:13 – “To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.”

Proverbs 18:17 – “In a lawsuit, the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.”

Proverbs 18:21 – “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”

Proverbs 19:11 – “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”

Matthew 5:23-25 – So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar. First, go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. Reconcile quickly with your adversary.”

Romans 12:18 – “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”

1 John 2:1 – “My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.”