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1. How You Can Use Conflict as a Bridge to Marital Intimacy ...

...  cost. Two human beings who are married will experience conflict. Rightly viewed, you can leverage that kind of conflict in your marriage to end up closer together. Conflict means you and your spouse se ...

Created on 15 October 2018

2. The One Secret Weapon That Can Help You Find True Contentment

... ruggles, we end up terrified like the Israelites. We grumble in the hot desert of frustration. And as we trudge through the dry land of conflict, of uncertainty and nervousness, we desperately look to be ...

Created on 21 September 2018

3. 4 Smart Ways to Resolve Conflict With Your Child ...

... e when dealing with these situations is critical. When resolving conflict with your children, here are 4 ways to be a wise father. 1. Give Them a Fair HEARing Ask a lot of open-ended questions. Give th ...

Created on 14 May 2018

4. 10 Sure Steps to Resolve Family Feuds

... nge or control is you. That means owning the responsibility to do the right thing—unilaterally if necessary. If the conflict is between two other family members, then tell both sides of the conflict the same ...

Created on 01 May 2018

5. 5 Telltale Signs You're Having a Spouse Attack

Over the course of being married, either spouse can get what I call a spouse attack. I don't mean times when your spouse might be yelling at you, although it might happen then as well. Rather what I mean ...

Created on 16 February 2018

6. Practical Insights to Help You Overcome Conflict God's Way ...

The term "winning conflict" does not mean winning every argument. Rather, we strive to "win" in conflict by achieving the best possible outcome. Let's look into the insights of Solomon in Proverbs and  ...

Created on 08 February 2018

7. Dad, It's Up to You to Diffuse Conflict With Your Daughter—Here's How ...

... n conflict resolution skills. Let me ask you a couple of questions as you ponder her words: 1. Does this sound like a woman who wants a better relationship with her stepdad or one who doesn't care about  ...

Created on 28 August 2017

8. God's Simple Remedy for An Angry Relationship

For some reason, I'm going through old prayer journals today. I often stick things in my journals, like notes. I came across a note my dad, the late Don Kennedy, wrote to my son Brantley when Brantley ...

Created on 28 July 2017

9. Why Forgiveness Doesn't Mean Letting People Trample You

After you've forgiven someone, should a reconciliation occur? What happens if the circumstances don't allow for you to reconcile? In this episode, John and Lisa discuss the process of reconciliation and ...

Created on 27 July 2017

10. Letting Holy Spirit Heal Your Church Wounds

How do you navigate being hurt by other believers within your community—especially those in positions of leadership? In this episode of the "Conversations" podcast, John and Lisa share their stories and ...

Created on 21 July 2017

11. The Real Reason Martha Wasn't in Line With Jesus' Will

I've been thinking about Martha, one of the most seemingly cantankerous women in the Bible. She's painted as the ugly villain, the stingy shrew. But when I hear her story told. Inwardly I'm shouting, "Unfair!" ...

Created on 21 July 2017

12. Wise Ways to Pray for the Person Attacking You on Social Media

The first time it happened, I assumed it was an anomaly. When I was approached and asked if a recent Facebook post was targeting me, I was certain it wasn't. I assumed this man was just working through ...

Created on 20 July 2017

13. Dousing the Fire of Conflict When Your Family Gathers ...

Ten people. Two bathrooms. One fridge. Five nights. That's a recipe for something. Fourth of July forever and always means a trip to my mom's in Wyoming. This year, we threw my daughter and her husband ...

Created on 11 July 2017

14. Responding Like Jesus When Your Husband Doesn't Want to Talk

Are you hammering at a brick wall, trying to get it to talk? When your spouse will not communicate, that's what it may feel like. One frustrated wife wrote to me recently, "Our communication is terrible ...

Created on 11 May 2017

15. Remember This Truth When You Feel God Isn't Defending You

In the midst of heartache, pain and trauma, it is often difficult to see what God is doing. He is the greatest defender, the most magnificent warrior. He is the one who runs after our bondage in a relentless ...

Created on 03 May 2017

16. Is God Asking You to Take This Unusual Stance in Your Battle?

The pastor was at her wits' end. Leaders in her church had been discussing their political views loudly in the lobby after church, making others around them uncomfortable. The pastor tried to explain that ...

Created on 03 May 2017

17. Avoid Fruitless Arguments in Your Marriage With These 8 Counseling Tips

"Honey, we need to talk." How does that work out for you? Do you end up in a screaming match? Does one of you clam up and walk away? Do you say things you later regret? It's a rare person indeed who goes ...

Created on 04 May 2017

18. Frivolous Fights Christians Should Avoid

"What are the benefits of public school?" a person asked on Twitter. I answered, "You learn how to get along with people who are different from you." Instantly, without any notice, I was ambushed on Twitter ...

Created on 06 April 2017

19. 3 Strong Strategies for Effectively Communicating With the Opposite Sex

My husband is an outdoorsman, a man's man, and he loves and appreciates me as a woman. I have great respect and love for this man I married at 21. We grew up together in some ways, learning as we went, ...

Created on 31 March 2017

20. A Psalm 35 Approach to Handling Fierce Opposition

Every true believer understands the pressure of life "under attack." We are objects of the opposition of an enemy who hates our Savior. Because we are Christ's prized possession, we are targets of the ...

Created on 27 March 2017