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7 Biblical Steps to Stop Arguments and Bring Peace to Your MarriageArguments in marriage often stem from deeper emotions like frustration or miscommunication, not just the surface topic. To avoid hurt, focus on building real emotional connection and practice good conflict resolution. Remember to meet your needs and respond thoughtfully, not reactively.In this episode, Kelly DuPee, a pastor, police chaplain, Christian marriage coach, and author, offers practical biblical advice for married couples on how to prevent arguments and foster peace in their relationship. He outlines seven action steps: 1. Respond, don't react, 2. Listen to understand, not to win, 3. Check your heart, not just your spouse's tone, 4. Use 'I' statements instead of 'you', 5. Step away if needed but promise to revisit the issue, 6. Pray, especially during hard times, and 7. Seek unity, not victory. By focusing on these steps, couples can navigate conflicts constructively and strengthen their connection.Want to improve the communication in your marriage? Here's the link to my free Couple's Communication Guide: https://www.turnitup.coach/communicationguide00:00 Introduction: Understanding Marital Arguments01:01 Respond, Don't React02:34 Listen to Understand, Not to Win03:41 Check Your Heart, Not Just Their Tone04:48 Use 'I' Statements Instead of 'You'06:21 Step Away If Needed, But Come Back08:21 Pray, Especially When It's Hard09:33 Seek Unity, Not Victory11:03 Conclusion: Building a Peaceful HomeFor more on this check out this video - How to Handle Conflict without Hurting Each Other : https://youtu.be/UB_N_fh1l8k
7 Biblical Steps to Stop Arguments and Bring Peace to Your MarriageArguments in marriage often stem from deeper emotions like frustration or miscommunication, not just the surface topic. To avoid hurt, focus on building real emotional connection and practice good conflict resolution. Remember to meet your needs and respond thoughtfully, not reactively.In this episode, Kelly DuPee, a pastor, police chaplain, Christian marriage coach, and author, offers practical biblical advice for married couples on how to prevent arguments and foster peace in their relationship. He outlines seven action steps: 1. Respond, don't react, 2. Listen to understand, not to win, 3. Check your heart, not just your spouse's tone, 4. Use 'I' statements instead of 'you', 5. Step away if needed but promise to revisit the issue, 6. Pray, especially during hard times, and 7. Seek unity, not victory. By focusing on these steps, couples can navigate conflicts constructively and strengthen their connection.Want to improve the communication in your marriage? Here's the link to my free Couple's Communication Guide: https://www.turnitup.coach/communicationguide00:00 Introduction: Understanding Marital Arguments01:01 Respond, Don't React02:34 Listen to Understand, Not to Win03:41 Check Your Heart, Not Just Their Tone04:48 Use 'I' Statements Instead of 'You'06:21 Step Away If Needed, But Come Back08:21 Pray, Especially When It's Hard09:33 Seek Unity, Not Victory11:03 Conclusion: Building a Peaceful HomeFor more on this check out this video - How to Handle Conflict without Hurting Each Other : https://youtu.be/UB_N_fh1l8k