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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 41 MIN

Fighting Fair

from Faith Family Church · host Pastors Josh and Kara Joines

Conflict is inevitable in every relationship, but it doesn't have to be destructive. In Week 3 of our Let's Talk series, Pastors Josh and Kara Joines tackle one of the most important skills for healthy relationships: learning how to fight fair.Whether you're married, dating, or navigating any relationship, this message will equip you with biblical tools to handle conflict with grace, communicate without tearing each other down, and actually come out stronger on the other side.In this message, you'll discover:✅ Why conflict isn't what destroys relationships (it's how we handle it)✅ The wrong enemy, wrong motives, and wrong tactics we use when fighting dirty✅ How to control your response instead of reacting in anger✅ The power of confronting with love and listening carefully✅ Why forgiveness is the key to protecting unity in every relationshipThe health of your marriage isn't determined by how often you fight. It's determined by how well you repair. And when you learn to process conflict God's way, you don't just survive disagreements, you grow closer through them.Key Scriptures:Philippians 2:1-2, Ephesians 6:12, James 4:1-2, Proverbs 14:29, Ephesians 4:26, Matthew 5, 1 Peter 4:8Don't let unresolved conflict steal the blessing of unity in your relationships. Watch this message, apply these principles, and discover how to fight fair, love well, and build relationships that last.

Conflict is inevitable in every relationship, but it doesn't have to be destructive. In Week 3 of our Let's Talk series, Pastors Josh and Kara Joines tackle one of the most important skills for healthy relationships: learning how to fight fair.Whether you're married, dating, or navigating any relationship, this message will equip you with biblical tools to handle conflict with grace, communicate without tearing each other down, and actually come out stronger on the other side.In this message, you'll discover:✅ Why conflict isn't what destroys relationships (it's how we handle it)✅ The wrong enemy, wrong motives, and wrong tactics we use when fighting dirty✅ How to control your response instead of reacting in anger✅ The power of confronting with love and listening carefully✅ Why forgiveness is the key to protecting unity in every relationshipThe health of your marriage isn't determined by how often you fight. It's determined by how well you repair. And when you learn to process conflict God's way, you don't just survive disagreements, you grow closer through them.Key Scriptures:Philippians 2:1-2, Ephesians 6:12, James 4:1-2, Proverbs 14:29, Ephesians 4:26, Matthew 5, 1 Peter 4:8Don't let unresolved conflict steal the blessing of unity in your relationships. Watch this message, apply these principles, and discover how to fight fair, love well, and build relationships that last.

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