PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground

  In this special episode of PeaceMaking on Purpose, I sit down with Jackie MacLeod, Certified Canadian Counsellor and Founder of Restore Counselling Services, to discuss one of the most important—and often overlooked—skills for healthy relationships: Emotional Intelligence. Many women have been taught to ignore, suppress, spiritualize, or simply push past their emotions. But what if our emotions...

Honour gives weight to the things God values.  Authenticity moves us towards being truthful and willing to grow in Self-Awareness.  Intentionality moves us to action and ultimately TRANSFORMATION. In this episode of PeaceMaking on Purpose, we explore why being INTENTIONAL to growing as a PeaceMaker is essential for healthy relationships. Many women invest in their careers, families, ministries, an...

Last week, we explored what it means to honour the things God honours—including relationships, peace, and reconciliation. But before we can grow in conflict resolution and biblical peacemaking, we must first embrace authenticity. In this episode, we dive into Psalm 51:6, where David declares that God desires truth in our innermost being. Together we'll explore how self-awareness, emotional intelli...

Why does God care so much about reconciliation? And what does learning Conflict Resolution have to do with spiritual growth? In this episode of Conflict Resolution for Women, we explore God's heart for relationships and why developing peacemaking skills is one practical way to Honor what God honors. Scripture reveals a God who values Reconciliation, restoration, and healthy relationships—and calls...

How should the Church handle conflict in a way that honours Christ? In Part 2 of this conversation with Rene McIntyre, Senior Pastor and Apostolic Overseer of Trumpet of Truth Ministries, we explore the importance of conflict resolution, biblical peacemaking, and church unity. We discuss how gossip, unresolved offences, and misunderstandings about Grace can create division within the Body of Chris...

What is God’s heart for conflict resolution in the Church? And why are so many Pastors and Christian leaders avoiding Difficult Conversations in the name of “Unity”? In this powerful episode of PeaceMaking on Purpose, conflict resolution specialist Michelle Pexa is joined by Rene McIntyre, Apostolic Founder and leader of Trumpet of Truth Christian Ministries, for an honest and biblically grounded...

In this powerful episode of PeaceMaking on Purpose, conflict resolution specialist Michelle Pexa unpacks a practical and eye-opening framework for understanding people types and difficult personalities in everyday life. Whether in your family, workplace, friendships, or leadership roles, conflict often arises not just from disagreement—but from misunderstanding how people are wired differently. Th...

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation with Sarah Wall on family estrangement, conflict resolution, and healing broken relationships, we discuss one of the most painful experiences a mother can face: hearing an estranged or prodigal adult child say, “You hurt me” or “You were a bad parent.” How do you respond without becoming defensive, overwhelmed with guilt, or trapped in shame? How do you use...

What happens when your child becomes distant—and every conversation feels like conflict, misunderstanding, stress, or even silence? In this powerful episode of PeaceMaking on Purpose, we explore one of the most painful and complex relationship challenges women face: estrangement from a child. Joined by Sarah Wall, Podcast host of Praying Moms of Estranged Children, we talk about how conflict resol...

Do your conversations ever leave you feeling confused or stuck in conflict?  In Part Two of this active listening series, we move beyond simply being present and teach you the practical skills that create real resolution and connection. In this episode, you’ll learn two powerful tools for conflict resolution: ✨ Reflecting – showing others you truly heard what they said ✨ Reframing – uncovering w...

Have you had conversations break down before they ever got resolved? In this episode of PeaceMaking on Purpose, we focus on two powerful, practical communication skills that can completely change the direction of conflict: attending skills and open-ended questions. If you’ve ever been told “you’re not listening”—or you’ve walked away from a conversation feeling frustrated, or shut down—this episod...

Struggling with shame after conflict? Feeling stuck in stress, guilt, or emotional frustration after a difficult conversation—or even a relationship that remains strained or unresolved? In this episode, we explore how women experience conflict resolution, emotional stress, and relational tension when shame and self-condemnation enter the picture. Conflict doesn’t always end in clarity or restorati...

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling frustrated… wondering why it went wrong? For many women, conflict can trigger anger, stress, or withdrawal—and without realizing it, we fall into patterns that keep us stuck. In this episode, we’re reviewing the 5 conflict styles—Competitors, Collaborators, Compromisers, Accommodators, and Avoiders—and how they shape the way you show up in diff...

In this episode of Peace Making on Purpose, we’re diving into a powerful question for Women: Why do you react the way you do in conflict? If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation wondering, “Why did I shut down… give in… or push so hard?”—you’re not alone.  The truth is, your conflict style is not random—it’s learned. If you struggle with communication in conflict resolution, people-pleasing...

Have you ever walked away from a conversation replaying it in your mind… wondering why, even though you said what needed to be said, something still feels off? Or maybe you stayed quiet to keep the peace… but inside, you felt overlooked, frustrated… even resentful. This is the tension so many Christian women carry. The desire to be truthful… but still loving. To stand firm… but not cause harm. To...

Why do so many conversations turn into arguing instead of understanding? Many conflicts escalate not because people disagree, but because someone feels unheard. In this episode of Peace Making on Purpose, we explore how better communication skills—especially the skill of listening—can completely transform difficult conversations and lead to effective Conflict Resolution and Peace. You’ll learn why...

Do you Avoid Conflict because it feels easier in the moment? For many women, Conflict Avoidance feels like the safest option — In the moment it reduces tension—but over time it often leads to more stress, growing frustration, unresolved anger, and strained relationships. In this episode, you will learn how to move from Conflict Avoidance to confident Peace Making. We explore why so many women avoi...

You haven’t even started the conversation… but you’re already preparing for conflict. You expect defensiveness. Anger. Misunderstanding. And before a word is spoken, your body is already reacting to stress. But what if the conflict didn’t start with them? What if it started with an Assumption? In this episode, we explore how assumptions shape Communication, fuel anger, and create unnecessary Stres...

Bitterness rarely begins with hatred. It begins with a silent, unmet expectation. In this episode, we dive deep into Conflict Resolution for Women by unpacking what expectations really are — the unspoken rules we place on others — and how, when they aren’t fulfilled, they quietly shape the narratives in our minds. What starts as disappointment can slowly harden into resentment, and if left uncheck...

Why do small disagreements turn into big fights? Most conflict doesn’t start with bad intentions. It starts with unspoken expectations. In this episode, we unpack the invisible “contracts” operating inside every relationship — romantic, professional, friendships, and family. When expectations stay silent, they quietly turn into disappointment, stories, resentment, and eventually emotional explosio...

Conflict is rarely equal. Sometimes one person holds more influence, authority, or power — and that changes everything. So what does Matthew 18 really say about process? In this episode, we take a closer look at Jesus’ words in Gospel of Matthew 18 and unpack the biblical steps of private conversation, bringing witnesses, and involving the community — while asking the hard questions about power im...

“I just don’t have time for conflict.” The drama. The stress. The emotional energy it takes — with no guarantee of resolution. Sound familiar? Most of us avoid conflict at all costs… or we engage only when we’re cornered. Either way, we treat conflict as uncomfortable, draining, and expensive. And yet, the elephant in the room isn’t going anywhere — it’s just getting smellier. So why engage at all...

We’ve been taught not to trust our emotions. They’re “too much.” They’re not logical. And for women especially, they’re often treated like a problem to fix. So, when emotions show up in a hard conversation, we do what we’ve learned to do—we shut them down, apologize for them, or pretend they aren’t there. But what if that’s the real problem? What if your emotions aren’t sabotaging the conversation...

Your hands are sweating. Your heart is racing. Your throat tightens as you try to hold back tears. Not exactly what being “in control” looks like—especially in the middle of a difficult conversation. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. And here’s the truth: what you’re experiencing is completely normal. Uncomfortable? Yes. Embarrassing? Maybe. But normal. You are in a stress response—and when your b...

It’s 2026—a new year filled with new beginnings. This is the season where you get to decide what will follow you into the year ahead. Will it be the weight and emotional stress of unresolved conflict? Or will it be goodness, mercy, and peace? Psalm 23:6 reminds us: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me…” Not anger. Not emotional exhaustion. Not broken relationships. God desires for you to flo...