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Safeguarding Marriage Series - Guarding Communication & Conflict – How to Fight Fair, Listen Well, and Keep Short Accounts
Conflict is inevitable in marriage—but destruction doesn’t have to be. In this week’s episode of The Abundantly Expectant Marriage Podcast, we continue our Safeguarding Your Marriage series with a real and practical conversation on guarding communication and handling conflict God’s way.
Ron and Rachel share biblical wisdom, personal stories, and proven tools to help you:
- Fight fair without tearing each other down 💬
- Listen to understand, not just respond 👂
- Keep short accounts and resolve conflict quickly ❤️
- Protect your words so they build intimacy, not division
If you’ve ever struggled with harsh words, silent treatment, or letting bitterness linger, this episode will give you hope and strategies to break those patterns.
✨ Plus, don’t miss the Couples Connection Guide—packed with reflection questions and prompts to help you and your spouse put these truths into action this week.
Marriage isn’t about avoiding conflict—it’s about learning to communicate with grace, humility, and love that reflects Jesus.
👉 Plus, download the Couples Connection Guide for reflection questions, scripture, and a weekly challenge to strengthen your marriage! PLUS the Healthy Conflict Guidelines!
Scripture References:
- Proverbs 18:21 NLT - “The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.”
- Ephesians 4:26-27 NLT - “And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil.”
- Hebrews 12:15 NLT - “Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.”
- James 1:19-20 NLT - “Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.”
- Proverbs 18:2 NLT - “Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.”
- Colossians 3:13 NLT - “Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”
Resource List:
Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase:
- The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
- Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
- For Women Only / For Men Only Series by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
- You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity by Francis and Lisa Chan
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