Conflict is no one’s favorite, but it is an inevitable part of life. And today Donna Jones teaches us why it’s nothing to be afraid of by busting some of the most common misunderstandings that lead to conflict avoidance, and providing a biblical roadmap to handle conflict in a healthy way. 

Tune in to learn more about approaching conflict in a healthy, biblical way. 

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

 

Episode highlights include:  

• The biggest mistakes most couples make in conflict 

• The trick to de-escalate in the heat of the moment. 

• The inner characteristics that build better conflict habits 

• Help to break conflict patterns in your marriage 

• The healthy way to apologize well

 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

 

QUOTES 

• “When we handle conflict in a healthy way, the outcome is peace. Peace between us and who we have conflict with; peace in our own souls.” - Donna Jones 

• “When we are in conflict, it literally affects everything about us. We function, but on the inside, we’re torn to pieces.” - Donna Jones 

• “The reason so many of us think conflict is bad, is that we never learned to see how conflict can turn out good.”  - Donna Jones 

• “When we have conflict, we tend to think it means 1 of 3 things: There’s something wrong with you; there’s something wrong with me, or there’s something wrong with us. But conflict doesn’t mean that.” - Donna Jones 

• “No relationship can survive an atmosphere of disrespect over the long haul.”  - Donna Jones 

• “The most important thing is not an act, it’s an attitude: Humility.”  - Donna Jones 

• “If you want to know how strong a person really is, look for humility.” - Donna Jones 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Order Donna’s book Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life today! 

• Find Donna on her website, on Instagram @DonnaAJones or Facebook @donnajonesspeak/

• For more help to break the conflict cycle, sign up for Dr. Kim’s “8 Guidelines for Fighting Fair Webinar”

• If your marriage is feeling a bit blah, the Marriage Refresher is the jumpstart you need to bring fresh life into your marriage!