Passion City Church DC Podcast The Song of Songs - Conflict
Oct 11, 2022
Exploring conflict in relationships, the podcast delves into the fear of conflict driving us to inaction. Pastor Ben Stuart discusses how healthy approaches to conflict can strengthen bonds. The importance of kindness, empathy, and blessings in resolving disagreements is highlighted. Additionally, the transformative power of God's love in healing broken relationships is discussed.
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Relationships Drift Without Intentionality
- Relationships naturally drift from intimacy toward isolation and require intentional work to maintain closeness.
- Ben Stuart compares relationships to houses that must be continually repaired to remain warm and safe.
Refuse Retaliation; Bless Instead
- Refuse to retaliate when hurt and instead bless the person who offended you.
- Ben Stuart cites Scripture to show kindness wins and can lead to reconciliation.
De-escalate With Compliment And Empathy
- Use compliments and empathy to de-escalate rising anger and offer a different, peaceful pathway.
- Ben Stuart shares a bouncer's tactic: compliment, empathize, then redirect toward calm.