Resolving Conflict Peaceably
Resolving Conflict Peaceably  
Podcast: Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast
Published On: Fri Feb 27 2026
Description: How do you handle conflict? Are you a person who bursts out in anger or are you someone who completely shuts down? In this message, Chip explains why neither of those approaches work well and offers a third option to resolve conflict in marriage. Don't miss how you can radically transform your relationship!How to resolve conflict peaceably:I. The command – we are to deal with our mates as Christ deals with us. -Colossians 3:13-15“Bear with one another” – cause of tension“Forgiving one another” – hurt and/or offense“Whoever has a complaint” – personalized, ongoing“Just as the Lord forgave you” – required response“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts” – let God be the umpire“Called into one body” – priority of unity“Be thankful” – focus on what we have, not what’s lackingII. We all respond to “tension” positively or negatively.III. How to “DIFFUSE” conflict in your marriageD - DEFINE the problem on your own. -Proverbs 15:14 & 21:2I - INITIATE a time to talk. -Matthew 5:23-24F - FOCUS on the “perceived” problem, not the person. -Proverbs 18:19F - FEEL their pain as though it were your own. -Proverbs 17:17U - UNCOVER the root problem. -Proverbs 20:5S - SET things right between you. -James 5:16E - ESTABLISH a specific action plan that addresses the issue discussed; write it down. -James 1:22-25Broadcast ResourceDownload MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsI Choose Love BookConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003