5.0 CONFLICT, POWER, AND RECONCILIATION: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REALLY SAY?

Conflict is rarely equal. Sometimes one person holds more influence, authority, or power — and that changes everything. So what does Matthew 18 really say about process? In this episode, we take a closer look at Jesus’ words in Gospel of Matthew 18 and unpack the biblical steps of private conversation, bringing witnesses, and involving the community — while asking the hard questions about power imbalances. What if the person causing offence is in leadership or a place of authority? What if going privately doesn’t feel safe? Perhaps the offending party’s personality is too forceful. Jesus’ teaching wasn’t about protecting hierarchy — it was about restoration, accountability, and truth. Let’s talk about power, process, and what Matthew 18 really says.