CCEF Podcast: Where Life & Scripture Meet [NEW] Navigating Conflict: Insights from Biblical Counseling
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Feb 3, 2025 
Gunner Gundersen, a faculty member specializing in biblical theology, and Esther Liu, an expert on the intersection of Scripture and life's challenges, dive into the intricacies of conflict. They discuss the emotional toll of confrontation and the importance of understanding one’s heart through grace. Gunner and Esther highlight reframing conflicts as growth opportunities while sharing practical strategies to engage with empathy and self-restraint. Their insights offer a roadmap for navigating relational challenges with compassion and faith.
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Conflict as Normal
- Conflict is a normal part of life in a broken world, not an extreme experience.
- It arises from sin, limited knowledge, and differing perspectives.
Conflict as Suffering
- Being in conflict, whether or not you are to blame, is a form of suffering.
- Recognize the difficulty of conflict before seeking solutions or assigning blame.
Normalizing Conflict
- Some find it harder to compartmentalize conflict than others; this is normal.
- It's comforting to see conflict as part of a broken world, not personal failure.