Resolving Conflict – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com Pursue what matters most. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:12:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.familylife.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1001/2025/02/cropped-Favicon-Icon_512x512-1.png?w=32 Resolving Conflict – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com 32 32 236231178 186: Is Fear Running Your Stepfamily? (Here’s How to Spot It)–Gayla Grace https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/186-is-fear-running-your-stepfamily-heres-how-to-spot-it-gayla-grace/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/186-is-fear-running-your-stepfamily-heres-how-to-spot-it-gayla-grace/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/186-is-fear-running-your-stepfamily-heres-how-to-spot-it-gayla-grace/ Blended family life is messy—old fears, exes, money stress, kid loyalties. Ron Deal and Gayla Grace name the “ghosts” haunting stepfamilies—and why you pull back when you want to lean in.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/186-is-fear-running-your-stepfamily-heres-how-to-spot-it-gayla-grace/feed/ 0 323677 When Anger is Armor: Matt & Sarah Hammitt https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-anger-is-armor-matt-sarah-hammitt/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-anger-is-armor-matt-sarah-hammitt/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:34:23 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/when-anger-is-armor-matt-sarah-hammitt/ On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host Sarah and Matt Hammitt of Sanctus Real. They share their raw turning point: from conflict and defensiveness to voicing mutual needs. Discover the unexpected secret that disarms weapons, opens ears, and brings true healing and presence in marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-anger-is-armor-matt-sarah-hammitt/feed/ 0 322897 Here, but Not Really: Fighting Emotional Absence in Marriage – Matt & Sarah Hammitt https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/here-but-not-really-fighting-emotional-absence-in-marriage-matt-sarah-hammitt/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/here-but-not-really-fighting-emotional-absence-in-marriage-matt-sarah-hammitt/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:33:27 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/here-but-not-really-fighting-emotional-absence-in-marriage-matt-sarah-hammitt/ On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host Sarah and Matt Hammitt of Sanctus Real. They get brutally honest about emotional absence, the tension of carrying the load alone, and practical ways to rebuild true connection through conflict, defensiveness, and distance.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/here-but-not-really-fighting-emotional-absence-in-marriage-matt-sarah-hammitt/feed/ 0 322806 How to Fight Better: Your Marriage-Conflict Survival Guide – Dave & Ashley Willis https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-fight-better-your-marriage-conflict-survival-guide-dave-ashley-willis/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-fight-better-your-marriage-conflict-survival-guide-dave-ashley-willis/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:32:24 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-to-fight-better-your-marriage-conflict-survival-guide-dave-ashley-willis/ On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host pastor-therapist duo Dave & Ashley Willis. They share real stories, biblical wisdom, and practical tools to fight better and turn blowups into breakthroughs.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-fight-better-your-marriage-conflict-survival-guide-dave-ashley-willis/feed/ 0 322762 180: Tinsel, Tension, Togetherness: Navigating Your Blended Family Christmas–Mike and Kim Anderson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/180-tinsel-tension-togetherness-navigating-your-blended-family-christmas-mike-and-kim-anderson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/180-tinsel-tension-togetherness-navigating-your-blended-family-christmas-mike-and-kim-anderson/#respond Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:30:27 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/180-tinsel-tension-togetherness-navigating-your-blended-family-christmas-mike-and-kim-anderson/ Blended family Christmas got you juggling joy, stress & edgy emotions? Podcast hosts and blended marriage coaches Mike & Kim Anderson drop truth & tools for your stepfamily's holiday, helping you trade pain and chaos for peace and connection.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/180-tinsel-tension-togetherness-navigating-your-blended-family-christmas-mike-and-kim-anderson/feed/ 0 321519 Navigating the Realities of Marriage in 2025 – Ron and Nan Deal, Jared and Becky Wilson, Trent and Andrea Griffith https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/navigating-the-realities-of-marriage-in-2025-ron-and-nan-deal-jared-and-becky-wilson-trent-and-andrea-griffith/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/navigating-the-realities-of-marriage-in-2025-ron-and-nan-deal-jared-and-becky-wilson-trent-and-andrea-griffith/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:49:28 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/navigating-the-realities-of-marriage-in-2025-ron-and-nan-deal-jared-and-becky-wilson-trent-and-andrea-griffith/ Join a candid and insightful conversation from the 2025 Love Like You Mean It Cruise on navigating the realities of marriage in 2025 including getting actionable tips on taming those pesky phone and social media distractions that can steal connection]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/navigating-the-realities-of-marriage-in-2025-ron-and-nan-deal-jared-and-becky-wilson-trent-and-andrea-griffith/feed/ 0 315765 Conflict Styles: What’s Yours? Debra Fileta https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/conflict-styles-whats-yours-debra-fileta/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/conflict-styles-whats-yours-debra-fileta/#respond Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:06:38 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/conflict-styles-whats-yours-debra-fileta/ Do you & your spouse have different conflict styles? How's that going for you? Join Debra Fileta for advice on healthy communication and conflict in marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/conflict-styles-whats-yours-debra-fileta/feed/ 0 285234 3 Things You and Your Spouse Are Arguing About (And How To Deal) https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/resolving-conflict/3-things-you-and-your-spouse-are-arguing-about-and-how-to-deal/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:27:40 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=142910 We know what you're arguing about. Grab pointers to deal with the issues nagging your marriage and how to approach conflict like a pro.]]> 142910 Husbands, Love Your Wives (Here’s How) https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/husbands-love-your-wives-heres-how/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:02:06 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/husbands-love-your-wives-heres-how/ Husbands, wondering how to really love your wives? On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson share what women need and how to go to the next level!]]> 307411 Hope for Dealing With Triggers In Marriage https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/hope-for-dealing-with-triggers-in-marriage/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/hope-for-dealing-with-triggers-in-marriage/ Triggers in marriage can take many forms, but there's hope! Guy and Amber Lia share insight on communication and the fulfillment we find in Christ.]]> 306819 Breaking the Cycle of Fighting https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/breaking-the-cycle-of-fighting/ Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/breaking-the-cycle-of-fighting/ How can we be outward focused and winsome to our friends and neighbors if we are constantly fighting each other? Guy and Amber Lia speak about how to deal with conflict and reflect Christ's love to one another.]]> 306817 Triggers In Marriage https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/triggers-in-marriage/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/triggers-in-marriage/ Why are some of our biggest triggers exposed in our marriage relationship, and what do we do about them? Guy and Amber Lia real-life examples of hurt and healing.]]> 306816 The Seven-Ring Circus https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-seven-ring-circus/ Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/the-seven-ring-circus/ Jackie and Stephana Bledsoe talk about the purpose in seven different rings, what they looked like in their marriage, and how common they are to every marriage.]]> 306801 Conflict: What starts it? https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-this-week/conflict-what-starts-it/ Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:00:06 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/conflict-what-starts-it/ Conflict happens, but what do you do with it? Dave and Ann Wilson relay a story of their most epic disagreement. Lou Priolo deconstructs the root cause of conflict and helps us see our sin.]]> 306760 The Power of Affirmation https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-power-of-affirmation/ Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/the-power-of-affirmation/ Matt and Lisa Jacobson talk about the power of words in marriage. Lisa remembers a time when she complimented Matt, only to learn how ugly he felt as a child growing up.]]> 306432 The Blessing of Affirmation https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-blessing-of-affirmation/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/the-blessing-of-affirmation/ Husband and wife team Matt and Lisa Jacobson talk about the importance of affirming your spouse. Dave and Ann Wilson tell how a positive shift in outlook changed their marriage for the better.]]> 306430 Getting Closer to God and Each Other https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/getting-closer-to-god-and-each-other/ Wed, 13 May 2020 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/getting-closer-to-god-and-each-other/ Dave and Ann Wilson want couples to know that when they draw closer to God, they will become closer to their spouses emotionally and sexually.]]> 306004 How to Resolve Conflict https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-resolve-conflict/ Tue, 12 May 2020 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-to-resolve-conflict/ Pastor Dave Wilson and his wife, Ann, talk about marital conflict. The Wilsons admit they had a lot to learn about conflict when they got married. Together they share what they've learned.]]> 306000