In this episode we dive deep on how we should be addressing conflicts in our lives, relationships or even within ourselves. As men we are called to not run from conflict but embrace it with courage, handling it in a way that glorifies God. We explore the fine line between humidity and firmness, the reality of violence in some scenarios and how to confront issues with clarity, discipline all the while acting out of love.

We are joined by TJ who currently works in Law Enforcement to get a fresh perspective on things he has experiences and had to deal with first hand while working the street.

Bible Verse:

43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, - Matthew 5:43-44

Topics We Cover:

• The tension between humility and strength in conflict
• When physical force becomes an act of love
• How pride poisons conflict before it starts
• Handling internal battles and mental conflict
• Lessons from law enforcement: de-escalation, empathy, and duty
• Training your heart before training your hands
• Protecting the innocent and knowing when to act
• Loving enemies in a way that still upholds truth
• The role of biblical community in navigating conflict

Chapters Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

00:30 – Scripture: Matthew 5 and loving your enemies

02:00 – Introducing TJ 05:00 – Conflict in law enforcement vs daily life

10:15 – Humility, pride, and the “tough guy” mindset

17:00 – When force becomes necessary

25:45 – Protecting the innocent

32:00 – Conflict with coworkers and communication

40:15 – Internal conflict and mental battles

47:00 – Training your heart before your hands

55:00 – Loving your enemy in real life

1:07:00 – Final thoughts & takeaways

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