Every couple fights. But are you fighting the right battles? In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer get real about one of the most common and exhausting traps in marriage — fighting over everything and winning nothing. They walk you through how to step back, assess what's actually worth addressing, and approach conflict from a place of wisdom rather than raw emotion.

You'll learn how emotional exhaustion is sabotaging your responses, why the pause is one of the most powerful tools in your marriage, and how to lean on the Holy Spirit before you ever open your mouth. They also tackle the difference between convictions and preferences (spoiler: most arguments are about preference), and why choosing compassion over winning actually does make you the winner.

Grounded in Proverbs 19:11, James 1:19, and Ephesians 6:12, this episode will help you stop battling against your spouse and start building with them.

Until next time — bring hope home to your life today. 💛

Resources:

Schafferministries.com

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