Fighting Fair: Conflict Without Carnage

Fighting Fair: Conflict Without CarnageConflict in marriage isn’t the problem. How we handle it is.In this episode of The Encouragement Well, Rachel Haywood welcomes licensed counselor and Board Certified Christian Counselor Kayla Whittle, M.Ed., for an honest and faith-rooted conversation about learning to fight fair.Together, they discuss:• Why conflict gets a bad reputation• What healthy disagreement actually looks like• Common destructive patterns couples fall into• The power of repair and apology• How to invite God into growth instead of expecting perfectionRooted in Mark 10:9 and Ephesians 4:2–3, this episode reminds us that protecting what God has joined together requires humility, patience, and intentional connection.Guest:Kayla Whittle, M.Ed., BCCCLifeBack Counseling CenterGO Church – East Coweta CampusLearn more at mygochurch.comIf this conversation encouraged you, share it with a sister who needs it.Until next time, drink deeply from His grace and stay rooted in Him. 🤍00:00 TEW Episode 14- Fighting Fair-Conflict Without Carnage00:44 Why Does Fighting Fair Matter?02:28 Why Does Conflict in Mariiage Get a Bad Rep?03:14 Is Conflict Normal?03:59 What Does "We Never Fight" REALLY Mean?04:40 What Role Does God Have in Marital Conflict?05:26 How Do You Define Healthy Conflict?06:26 What Do Most Couples Misunderstand About Fighting?06:51 What's Happening Beneath the Surface?07:46 Common Unhealthy Fighting Patterns09:37 What Does Fighting Fair Look Like?14:55 Repair After a Disagreement16:20 Healthy Apologies17:12 One Takeaway about Fighting Fair17:36 Healthy Disagreement Stems 24:36 Jesus as the 3rd Cord in Your Marriage29:53 Kayla Whittle's Ending Encouragement32:23 Prayer