Resolve: Biblical Counselling Conversations

How do we become peacemakers?

Why do we start fights? 

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his teaching on why families fight. In this episode Dr. Mack describes a couple that he counselled, where the husband is a pastor that was in 6 different churches in 20 years because of how they could not respond well to difficulties. James 3:18, Psalm 133:3 and James 4 are all discussed in light of why we fight and what we should rather put on. Listen to this episode to find out more!

Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:

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Is it normal to never have disagreements with one another?

How do we resolve conflict with the people that are in our lives? 

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses the idea of conflict within the family and how to resolve it. In this episode we will look at Romans 12:18, Galatians 5: 15 and James 4 regarding conflict within the Scriptures. Is emotional incompatibility a valid excuse to have a divorce? Is family happiness supposed to come automatically? Listen to this episode to find out more!

Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:

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Why is it important for us to be careful listeners? 

What does it look like for us to be patient and humble in our listening habits?

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack concludes his study on becoming good listeners. Assignment and discussion questions are given to facilitate more personal engagement and application of the truths taught in the series. Various listening situations and reactions are listed, both good and bad listening habits, in order to recognize how we need to improve. Listen to this episode to find out more!

 Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587 

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For more information on SMTI, please click here: https://smti.co.za/

For more information on the Biblical Counsellors Association of Africa (BCAA, formerly ACBC Africa), please click here: https://bcaa.co.za/

For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church, please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Why do misunderstandings happen when we listen to others?

Why does it take humility for us to really listen?

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study on listening, and how we can become a listener like Jesus. What do the 4 types of soil in Luke Chapter 8 teach us about listening? Why were the people so confused about Jesus saying the temple was going to be destroyed in John Chapter 2? Why did Nicodemus not understand what Jesus meant when Jesus said we must be born again? Listen to this episode to find out more!

Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587 

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For more information on the Biblical Counsellors Association of Africa (BCAA, formerly ACBC Africa), please click here: https://bcaa.co.za/

For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church, please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

What does it mean to be a good listener? 

How is God the Father and Jesus Christ examples of good listeners?

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack talks about the importance of being a good listener, what that looks like from the Scriptures and how we should practically apply the Scriptures to our lives. What should our body language communicate when someone is talking to us? Was the Apostle Paul a good listener, and can we see this from his writings? Is being a good listener a command from the Lord? Listen to this episode to find out more!

Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587 

To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:

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For more information on SMTI, please click here: https://smti.co.za/

For more information on the Biblical Counsellors Association of Africa (BCAA, formerly ACBC Africa), please click here: https://bcaa.co.za/

For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church, please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Should we care about people’s background when we try and communicate with them?

 Is it perhaps wiser to wait for the right moment to communicate something to a family member?

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study on real talk, and what that looks like. When we speak, we should care about the what, the why, the where and the how of what we are communicating. Within this episode we will learn about the significance of the words that we speak, various application questions will be shared for self-reflection and various Bible verses will be given as examples of good and poor communication. Listen to this episode to find out more!

Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587 

To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:

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For more information on the Biblical Counsellors Association of Africa (BCAA, formerly ACBC Africa), please click here: https://bcaa.co.za/

For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church, please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

What type of speech encourages communication?

Does Ephesians 4:29 mean that one may never criticize another person? 

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack talks about edifying speech and what it means to build one anther up. Within this episode we will learn how edification is so much like the work of a carpenter. We will learn that it is not only important what you say, but how and when you speak. We also hear how Dr. Mack grew in speaking in love, not only in the right way, but also in the right moment. Listen to this episode to find out more!

Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587 

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For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church, please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Is the phrase “Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you” true?

How can we develop the kind of relationships that we are meant to have with God and with other people?

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study on communication in the family, and the nature and importance of being truthful in our relationships. Dr. Mack gives a biblical description of sinful and good speech, quoting various verses such as James 3:6-8 and 1 Thessalonians 4:18. He also discusses the manner in which the apostle Paul related to other Christians, both in his letters and when he was personally with them. What does it mean to tell ourselves the truth? What does it mean to walk in the light and not in darkness? Listen to this episode to find out more!

Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587 

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For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church, please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Does it harm our relationships when we always keep communication superficial?

What answers do the Scriptures have regarding God-honouring communication?

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study on levels of communication within the family. Practical homework questions are given such as: Why is open and honest communication difficult with others and with God? How much do you share with other family members? Various verses are given that show what bad and good communication looks like and what it looks like to communicate clearly. Listen to this episode to find out more!

Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587 

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For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church, please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

What effect does it have on family relationships if no one ever communicates at a deep level?

Should we share absolutely everything we think and feel with family members? 

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack does a study on different levels of communication that are present within a family and what is the type of communication that is needed for families to function as God intended them to function. What are some of the reasons why people do not want to share what they are feeling? How did Jesus Christ communicate His thoughts and emotions? Listen to this episode to find out more!

Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587 

To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:

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For more information on SMTI, please click here: https://smti.co.za/

For more information on the Biblical Counsellors Association of Africa (BCAA, formerly ACBC Africa), please click here: https://bcaa.co.za/

For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church, please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/