Transforming Conflict Into Connection and Radical Forgiveness | Chad Ford | #138

Chad Ford returns to share powerful insights from his new book 70x7, exploring how fear drives conflict and how radical forgiveness can transform our marriages and relationships. His work as an international conflict mediator brings unique perspectives on moving from destructive to constructive conflict patterns.• Understanding that conflict is natural and inevitable in marriage—the goal isn't eliminating conflict but handling it well• Recognizing common conflict styles: avoidance (burying issues), accommodation (always giving in), and competition (needing to win)• Practicing the "risk of embrace"—opening arms in invitation, waiting, embracing, and gracefully letting go• Moving beyond "forgive and forget" to true reconciliation through truth, forgiveness, justice, and assurance of change• "Rolling away stones"—choosing to give partners what they need rather than what we think they deserve• Transforming complaints into invitations for deeper connection• Starting "close in" by practicing conflict transformation skills at home before tackling larger societal conflictsVisit DangerousLoveBook.com or ChadFord.Substack.com to sign up for free conflict transformation resources, including conflict style assessments and articles on healthy boundaries.Happy Hacks: 101 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Happiness, Reduce Stress, and Build a More Meaningful Life.Available now starting at 99¢ on Amazon and Dave's Book StoreWritten by Dr. Dave Schramm, this practical and uplifting new book offers simple, research-based strategies to help you build greater happiness, strengthen resilience, reduceThe opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah Marriage Commission.Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org  Podcast.stongermarriage.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongerMarriageLifeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strongermarriagelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongermarriagelife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriage/Facebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579Dr. Dave Schramm: http://drdaveschramm.comhttp://drdavespeaks.com Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/