120 Chap Bettis: Biblical Conflict Resolution Part 1 - Introduction and the Call to Glorify God

On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, we begin a four-part series on biblical conflict resolution. We explore why conflict is inevitable in relationships—whether between spouses, parents and children, siblings, or within church and workplace settings—and examine what instruction God actually gives us for navigating these difficult situations.

We establish that the first and most essential principle in any conflict is to glorify God and please Him above all else. Rather than focusing on controlling outcomes or changing the other person, we learn to ask: "How can I please God in this situation?" This vertical focus keeps us anchored to biblical commands rather than our emotions, and reminds us that we can always control our own response, even when we can't control the conflict's resolution.

We conclude by considering the practical question: How would Jesus live in my situation right now? By aiming to act, react, and pray like Jesus—empowered by the Holy Spirit—we position ourselves to grow through conflict and pursue reconciliation in a way that honors God, regardless of the other person's response.

Resources From This Podcast
The Peacemaker, by Ken Sande
Pursuing Peace, by Dr. Robert Jones
The True Bounds of Christian Freedom, by Samuel Bolton 

Topics Covered in This Week’s Podcast
02:02 Introduction
05:40 The Origin of conflict
09:37 Our God of peace
15:48 Types of conflict
21:18 Glorify God
29:03 Final rewards