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This episode continues a series on biblical conflict resolution, emphasizing self-examination and the importance of genuine forgiveness.

On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent podcast, we continue our four-part series on biblical conflict resolution with part two, focusing on the essential practice of examining ourselves before addressing conflicts with others. We explore Jesus' teaching about removing the log from our own eye before pointing out the speck in someone else's eye, and why this principle is foundational to resolving disagreements in a God-honoring way. We discuss how to conduct an honest self-examination, looking at both our actions and attitudes that may have contributed to conflict. We explore common blind spots like argumentative spirits, passive-aggressive behavior, and the tendency to see ourselves as more righteous than we actually are. We also examine how leaders in particular need to be willing to acknowledge their blind spots and the impact their words and decisions can have on others. In the second half of the episode, we break down Ken Sande's Seven A's of Confession—a practical framework for asking forgiveness in a way that's genuine, specific, and transformative. We learn the difference between saying "I'm sorry" and truly asking for forgiveness, and why details like addressing…

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Host: Chap Bettis

Topics covered

• biblical conflict resolution
• self-examination
• forgiveness
• leadership
• reconciliation

Keywords

• conflict resolution
• self-examination
• forgiveness
• Ken Sande
• biblical principles

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