Stronger Marriage Connection Transforming Conflict Into Connection and Radical Forgiveness | Chad Ford | #138
Jun 23, 2025
Chad Ford, an international conflict mediator and author of '70 x 7,' joins the discussion to explore how fear drives conflict in relationships. He emphasizes that conflict is natural in marriage and should be handled constructively. Chad introduces the concept of the 'risk of embrace' for deeper connections and highlights the necessity of true reconciliation over mere forgiveness. He also shares practical tips for navigating conflict styles, fostering empathy, and transforming grievances into compassion, ensuring stronger marital bonds.
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Fear Drives Conflict Styles
- Fear in marriage drives common conflict styles: avoidance, accommodation, and competition.
- Recognizing these fears helps partners understand destructive patterns and open paths to healthier conflict resolution.
Assess and Change Conflict Style
- Identify your conflict style using tests and reflect on whether it's effective.
- If your current style fails, be willing to learn collaborative problem-solving skills.
Conflict Starts Relationally at Home
- Conflict is always relational and starts with a breach and blame in expectations.
- Improving conflict management at home builds essential skills useful in broader social and political conflicts.
