How to Create an Emotionally Safe Marriage Environment
My wife, Jenni, is a master at avoiding emotionally unsafe situations. When we were first married, I often wanted to talk to her (lecture might be a ...
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How to Create an Emotionally Safe Marriage Environment
My wife, Jenni, is a master at avoiding emotionally unsafe situations. When we were first married, I often wanted to talk to her (lecture might be a ...
Peacemaking II
The Bible says in Matthew 5 "Blessed are the peacemakers," but how do we do that? With our guest, Wayne Forward CEO of Peacewise, we explore how a ...
Peacemaking I
We are joined today by Wayne Forward, the CEO of PeaceWise, a ministry dedicated to helping navigate 'everyday conflict.' Whether it’s an ...
Finding Peace Through Forgiveness
Today's guest, Gil Mertz had a difficult childhood relationship with his father. Consequently, when he learned his dad was dying,Gil was tempted to ...
Apology in Marriage is the Fifth Step to Conflict Resolution in L.U.V.E.
Forgiveness is vital in marriage. The key is to seek an apology after we truly understand our spouse's heart. Here's a four-part process to a ...
Empathy is the Fourth Step to Conflict Resolution in L.U.V.E.
Empathy is more than feeling sorry that your spouse is burdened or troubled. Empathy takes place as you carry your spouse's burdens. Empathy is ...
Validation in Marriage is the Third Step to Conflict Resolution in L.U.V.E.
Validation is safely allowing your spouse to share his or her thoughts and feelings. The message is that it's okay to think and feel the way he or ...
Understanding is the Second Step to Conflict Resolution in L.U.V.E.
Couples often find themselves in avoidable conflict. But how can you avoid it? One morning Tom found that the battery in his new car had died ...
Listening is the First Step to Conflict Resolution in L.U.V.E.
Active listening is a powerful tool in any relationship, but is an essential skill in marriage. Do you feel like your words just bounce right off ...
Learn to Fight Fair in Your Marriage
If you cultivate a cooperative attitude with your spouse, you will save yourself a lot of grief. And you will have found the secret to fighting a ...
Breaking the Reactive Cycle
Someone just "pushed your buttons" and you're ready to push back. That's the Reactive Cycle. But is there a better way to handle conflict? ...
Navigating Differing Viewpoints in Relationships
As followers of Christ, we are called to be peacemakers, but we are also called to hold fast to our convictions. With Joanne Wilson, counsellor ...