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.Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org Podcast.stongermarriage.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongerMarriageLife TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strongermarriagelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongermarriagelife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriage/ Facebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579 Dr. Dave Schramm: http://drdaveschramm.com http://drdavespeaks.com Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/

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