The Blueprint for Fighting Fair in Marriage | Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

The Blueprint for Fighting Fair in Marriage | Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

From Next Up with Grant Skeldon by THINQ Media

May 5, 2026 · 59 min

About this episode

Grant Skeldon interviews Dr. Emerson Eggerichs about resolving conflict in marriage using the A.R.T. framework.

In this week's episode, Grant sits down with legendary author and marriage expert Dr. Emerson Eggerichs (author of Love and Respect) to dive into the messy, but necessary work of resolving conflict in relationships. After 52 years of marriage, Emerson has realized that even the most influential leaders often default to teenager behavior the moment they walk through their front door. They break down the clashing preferences that lead to heated fellowship and how the next generation of leaders can build a marriage that doesn't just survive leadership, but fuels it. Using the A.R.T. framework, Emerson explains how to stop stepping on each other's air hoses and start fighting for—not against—your spouse. In this episode, they discuss: The Myth of Right vs. Wrong: Why most marriage fights are actually about clashing preferences rather than biblical mandates. The A.R.T. of Fighting Fair: A deep dive into Awareness, Restraint, and Turnaround. Own and Hone the Tone: Why you can be right, but still be wrong at the top of your voice. The Power of the Bedroom: Why getting it right in the bedroom is the bedrock for decision-making outside of it. Leading with Prayer: How 90 seconds of…

People in this episode

Host: Grant Skeldon

Guest: Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

Topics covered

  • marriage
  • conflict resolution
  • leadership
  • communication
  • spirituality

Keywords

  • marriage conflict
  • A.R.T. framework
  • communication
  • spiritual leadership
  • Love and Respect

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Love and Respect

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