How Do I Handle a Conflict About Religious Differences?
From Conflict Coach with Dr. Emily Taylor by BYUradio
December 23, 2025 · 24 min · Season 2 · Episode 7
About this episode
Dr. Emily Taylor coaches Naomi on handling conflicts arising from religious differences with her father.
Dr. Emily Taylor coaches Naomi, who is struggling with her father's distance from their shared faith. Religious or not, you’ve likely been in a scenario where you wished someone else shared your deeply-held conviction. Naomi shares her heartfelt desire to reconnect with her father through her faith, and Dr. Emily offers insights into distinguishing between persuasion and manipulation. Together, they explore the power of active listening and creating structured dialogues to foster mutual understanding and respect. This episode is a must-listen for anyone facing conflict around deeply held beliefs or values. In this episode you’ll learn how to: - Know the difference between manipulation and persuasion - Become a better active listener - Create a structure for difficult conversation topics Let us know how these strategies work in your own life! Email Dr. Emily at conflictcoach@byu.edu or connect with her on social media: @conflictcoachwithdremily CHAPTERS (0:00) Introduction to Conflict Coach (1:04) Meet Naomi: Struggling with Faith Difference with her Father (9:02) Persuasion vs. Manipulation (12:35) Switch to a Loving Approach (17:10) The Power of Active Listening (22:35)…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Emily Taylor
Guest: Naomi
Topics covered
- religious differences
- active listening
- persuasion vs manipulation
- structured dialogues
- conflict resolution
Keywords
- conflict resolution
- religious beliefs
- active listening
- persuasion
- manipulation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BYUradio
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