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Courage to Mend Broken Relationships
Broken relationships rarely heal through silence, avoidance, or pride. Biblical restoration requires the courage to confess sin, seek forgiveness, confront problems lovingly, and pursue peace.In this episode of Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins explains how Christian men can respond faithfully when relationships become strained or damaged. Drawing from James 5:16, Matthew 18:15, and Romans 12:18, Dave considers the role of repentance, forgiveness, humility, grace, and biblical courage in mending what has been broken.Listen or Watch
Christian men are not called to run from difficult conversations. They are called to pursue reconciliation for the glory of God while recognizing that restoration requires willing participation from both parties.In This Episode
- Why men often avoid relational conflict
- What genuine biblical repentance looks like
- Why confession requires humility and courage
- How Matthew 18 directs Christians to address conflict
- The difference between avoidance and biblical peace
- What forgiveness does and does not mean
- Why reconciliation is not always possible
- Practical steps for pursuing relational restoration
- How the gospel shapes Christian reconciliation
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
