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Jun 23, 2026 37 min

How to Stop Letting Conflict Control Your Emotions

from Faith Over Fear Hosted by Jennifer Slattery, Faith Over Fear Author and Speaker

Why do difficult relationships trigger so much fear, frustration and anxiety? In this episode of Faith Over Fear, Carol McCracken sits down with Bible teacher and author Kathy Howard to discuss how walking with the Holy Spirit transforms the way we handle conflict, misunderstandings and relational tension. Together, they explore why our instinct is often self-protection, how to trust God when conflict remains unresolved and what it looks like to pursue biblical peace without avoiding hard conversations. If you've ever wished you could take back words spoken in frustration or find greater calm in difficult relationships, this episode offers practical encouragement and biblical wisdom. In This Episode, you'll hear: Why fear and self-protection often drive our reactions How spiritual preparation changes the way we handle conflict Practical ways to slow down during difficult conversations The difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking and more ... Scripture discussed or referenced: Galatians 5:22–23, James 1:19–20, Ephesians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 8:13, Romans 12:16–19, Philippians 4:2, Philemon, Galatians 2:11–15 Find Kathy Howard: On her website On Facebook On Instagram On Amazon Find Carol McCracken: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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