013: Three Types of Conflict
As we approach Scripture, God instructs different approaches to certain conflicts rather than others. How can we discern between different conflicts we may see in the church?
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012: Weaker Brother, Stronger Brother, Stumbling Blocks and Pharisees
At times, Christians have conflicts stemming from different levels of maturity. What principles should govern how Christians approach conflicts from maturity differences?
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011: Open-Handed vs Closed-Handed Issues
In this week’s episode of the Biblical Counseling Podcast, Jennie and Jeff Christianson continue laying the foundation for conflict resolution through exploring necessary heart prerequisites. In this episode, they discuss the prerequisite of forbearance.
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010: The Ability to Recognize and Appreciate That God Has Made Each Person Different
God has given us different abilities, skills, gifts, ministries, interests, passions, all within the context of Christianity. All believers are to “bear with one another in love.” What heart attitudes must we develop to obey Christ’s command to bear with one another?
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009: Handling Physical and Mental Distress- Conflict Resolution God’s Way
Many times we struggle to cultivate and endeavor in patience because we feel the weight of physical suffering or mental preoccupation. How should Christians handle physical and mental distress?
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008: The Need for Endurance
Christians today wait for Christ’s return, opportunities in life, and exercise patience as a fruit of the Spirit. Patience is vital for the Christian life. How can Christians cultivate patience?
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007: Patience in Conflict Resolution
Day by day, month by month, year by year- we are rooted and grounded in God’s love. What central truths should govern our thinking as we consider growing in patience?
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006: Forgiveness (Part 2) – Resolving Conflict God’s Way
Life is full of changed plans, inconveniences, and let downs. Sometimes things outside of our control influence the events in our lives. People hurt us. Circumstances reroute our plans. In these times, every person faces the temptation to harbor bitterness or resentment toward others and God. God’s solution to bitterness is forgiveness. What principles should guide Christians as they consider cultivating forgiveness?
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005: Forgiveness – Resolving Conflict God’s Way
While one may not be surprised to see forgiveness discussed around conflict resolution, the counselor, counselees, and Christians must cultivate a heart of forgiveness for effective conflict resolution. How does forgiveness prepare our hearts for conflict resolution?
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004: Gentleness – Resolving Conflict God’s Way
If a spouse, worker, parent, or child finds himself or herself in many conflicts, you can assume that he or she lacks gentleness. If biblical counselors lack gentleness, they can escalate conflicts or harm their counselees, especially when stepping into a counselee’s sinful mess. What principles should guide how we think about cultivating gentleness for conflict resolution?
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