What Heals the Deepest Hurts with Dr. Mike Sytsma

What Heals the Deepest Hurts with Dr. Mike Sytsma

From The Corie Weathers Podcast by Corie Weathers, LPC

June 1, 2026 · 1h 18m · Season 10 · Episode 4

About this episode

Dr. Mike Sytsma discusses the essential elements of healing in relationships and communities amidst conflict.

What does healing actually require — in a marriage, in a community, or in a culture stretched thin by conflict? We’re living in a time when tension feels everywhere — in our homes, online, within institutions, and across the nation. The emotional strain we feel collectively often mirrors what happens inside relationships: disconnection, mistrust, stuck narratives, and the fear that things may never return to peace. That’s why today’s conversation with Dr. Mike Sytsma is so compelling. For more than 30 years, Mike has worked with couples facing some of the most painful relational fractures imaginable — and he’s learned something stunningly consistent: two things must be present for healing to even begin: 1. A contrite, humble heart —a genuine willingness to acknowledge harm and soften defensiveness. 2. Grace —creating space for change without erasing boundaries, truth, or accountability. These two human capacities, he says, are just as essential for restoring marriages as they are for healing communities and cultures under strain. In this episode, Mike and Corie explore: Why deep conflict (personal or societal) emerges when pain goes unaddressed What makes a contrite heart so…

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Host: Corie Weathers

Guest: Dr. Mike Sytsma

Topics covered

  • healing
  • relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • community
  • trust
  • grace

Keywords

  • healing
  • marriage
  • conflict
  • grace
  • trust
  • forgiveness
  • humility

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