Wiilationships

We turn our attention to conflict that is more difficult to handle – and the people that cause it. Tim looks at the reasons Fence Breakers might be reacting the way they are. Download the handout from class (PDF). Listen to the class.

The previous two weeks were spent discussing the types of conflicts we experience in relationships and, specifically, in marriage. Now we come to the big question: what do we DO about the conflict? Tim discusses the two parts of every conflict, the path to take in any conflict, and why some conflicts are easier to [...]

Trudi talks about more of the conflicts that we can experience. This teaching arc is based on the book “Boundaries”, by Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend, and is supplemented by their other books, Boundaries in Marriage, Boundaries for Teens, and Boundaries for Kids. Listen to the class. Follow along with a copy of the class [...]

Every conflict is not the same, though we often react to conflicts like they are. We often think that every conflict takes two people – that both persons have some “wrong” that needs to be corrected. But, as Tim tells us today, that’s not always the case. This teaching arc is based on the book [...]

Where are the specific conflicts likely to happen when we try to establish fences – or because we don’t? What are the signs that you might have some problem fence areas? Tim talks about The Family You Grew Up With and gives steps for handling those problem areas. This teaching arc is based on the [...]

We continue the discussion on dealing with unreasonable people and how to avoid the drama. Good, thoughtful discussion on the pitfalls and traps we should look for when trying to avoid the button-pushing and drama-creation of unreasonable people. And perhaps a surprising note about Jesus and unreasonable people. Based on teaching by Alan Godwin. (UPDATE: [...]