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PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
Welcome to PeaceMaking on Purpose, the podcast where faith meets practical strategy for conflict resolution. Hosted by Michelle Pexa, this show is for high-capacity Christian women—professionals, leaders, wives, mothers, and grandmothers—who feel unheard, misunderstood, or stuck in unresolved conflict.
If you’ve ever struggled with:
Not being heard in conversations that matter,
Avoiding conflict out of fear of rejection or strained relationships,
Or carrying the emotional weight of unresolved…
Episodes
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
41.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: HOW TO SET BOUNDARIES WITHOUT DAMAGING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Boundaries can be difficult—especially when you're worried about disappointing someone, creating conflict, or being seen as selfish or difficult. So you say…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
40.0 WHEN CONFLICT COSTS YOU EVERYTHING: LOSS, FAITH & THE HOPE OF RECONCILIATION IN MINISTRY
What happens when unresolved conflict leads to the loss of everything you thought you were called to do? In Part Two of this powerful conversation on…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
39.0 WHEN CONFLICT GOES UNRESOLVED: THE HIDDEN COST OF MINISTRY CONFLICT, LEADERSHIP & FAILED RESOLUTION
What happens when conflict in ministry goes unresolved for years? In this powerful and honest episode of PeaceMaking on Purpose, Michelle Pexa is joined by…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
38.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: COULD THE WAY YOU COMMUNICATE AT WORK BE MAKING THINGS WORSE?
Could the way you communicate be contributing to workplace conflict? Communication is at the centre of almost everything we do at work—from emails and meetings…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
37.0 LEADERSHIP & WORKPLACE CONFLICT FOR WOMEN: COMPASSION, ACCOUNTABILITY & DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
Leadership conflict can be complicated. Behind every difficult workplace decision, there may be pressures, responsibilities, financial considerations, staffing…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
36.0 WORKPLACE CONFLICT FOR WOMEN: WHEN SMALL TENSIONS BECOME BIG PROBLEMS
Workplace conflict doesn't always begin with a major disagreement. Often, it's the everyday tensions—unclear expectations, communication breakdowns, small…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
35.0 WHY DOES CHANGE CREATE SO MUCH DRAMA? 5 WORKPLACE TRIGGERS WOMEN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
Change in the workplace can create more than organizational disruption—it can create workplace conflict, stress, misunderstanding and tension between people. A…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
34.0 IS UNFAIR TREATMENT & DISRESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE MAKING YOU ANGRY? HOW WOMEN CAN NAVIGATE CONFLICT AND STILL PURSUE PEACE
Have you ever felt disrespected, overlooked, dismissed, or unfairly treated at work? Maybe a coworker takes credit for your work. Maybe you're constantly…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
33.0 DOES YOUR WORK REALLY MATTER? WHAT WOMEN NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WORK, PURPOSE & CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE WORKPLACE
Does your work matter to God? And what does a biblical understanding of work have to do with workplace conflict and relationships? In this episode of…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
32.0 WHY WORKPLACE CONFLICT KEEPS HAPPENING: 5 HIDDEN CONTRIBUTORS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW
What if the workplace conflict you're experiencing isn't really about the person—or the situation—you think it is? Maybe you're dealing with a coworker who…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
31.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: WHEN EXPECTATIONS COLIDE – HOW TO PROTECT YOUR MARRIAGE IN CONFLICT
What happens when expectations collide, communication breaks down, and you find yourself stuck in conflict with the person you love? In Part 2 of my…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
30. CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: A HUSBAND'S HONEST PERSPECTIVE ON CONFLICT & MARRIAGE (Part 1)
What happens when a Conflict Management Consultant sits down with her husband of 46 years to talk honestly about marriage and conflict? In this special…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
29.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: WHY CONFLICT FEELS SO OVERWHELMING – AND HOW TO STAY CALM
Why do so many women avoid difficult conversations? It's often not because they lack courage or communication skills. It's because conflict creates emotional…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
28.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: WHY YOUR VOICE DISAPPEARS UNDER PRESSURE (AND HOW TO RE-CLAIM IT)
Have you ever NOTICED what happens to your voice in tense conversations? Maybe you stay quiet to avoid conflict. Maybe you finally speak—but your emotions take…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
27.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: WHY DO I KEEP REACTING THIS WAY?
Have you ever asked yourself: "Why do I keep reacting this way?" Whether you become defensive, shut down, avoid difficult conversations, or replay conflict…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
26.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: THE HIDDEN BARRIERS TO EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation on Emotional Intelligence, I continue my discussion with Jackie MacLeod, Certified Canadian Counsellor, founder of…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
25.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR CHRISTIAN WOMEN (Part I)
In this special episode of PeaceMaking on Purpose, I sit down with Jackie MacLeod, Certified Canadian Counsellor and Founder of Restore Counselling Services…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
24.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: WHY PEACEMAKING REQUIRES INTENTIONAL GROWTH – AND HOW TO START THIS SUMMER
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…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
23.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: AUTHENTICITY, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, & BREAKING CONFLICT PATTERNS
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…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
22.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: BECOMING A PEACEMAKER WHO REFLECTS GOD'S HEART
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…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
21.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION & THE CHURCH (part 2): GOSSIP, DIVISION & CONFLICT AVOIDANCE
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…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
20.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND THE CHURCH (Part1): WHY LEADERS AVOID CONFLICT
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…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
19.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE TYPES
In this powerful episode of PeaceMaking on Purpose, conflict resolution specialist Michelle Pexa unpacks a practical and eye-opening framework for…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
18.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: HEALING COMMUNICATION WITH ESTRANGED ADULT CHILDREN (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation with Sarah Wall on family estrangement, conflict resolution, and healing broken relationships, we discuss one of the…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
17.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: HOW TO RESTORE RELATIONSHIP WITH AN ESTRANGED OR PRODIGAL CHILD
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 | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
16.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: LISTENING SKILLS THAT TURN CONFLICT INTO CONNECTION (part 2)
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…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
15.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: LISTENING SKILLS THAT TRANSFORM DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
Have you had conversations break down before they ever got resolved? In this episode of PeaceMaking on Purpose, we focus on two powerful, practical…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
14.0. HOW SHAME & GUILT KEEP YOU STUCK IN UNRESOLVED CONFLICT - AND HOW TO BREAK FREE
Struggling with shame after conflict? Feeling stuck in stress, guilt, or emotional frustration after a difficult conversation—or even a relationship that…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
13.0 CONFLICT STYLES EXPLAINED FOR WOMEN: WHY DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS GO WRONG (And How to Handle Them Better)
Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling frustrated… wondering why it went wrong? For many women, conflict can trigger anger, stress, or…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
12.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN:EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE & WHY YOU FIGHT THE WAY YOU DO
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…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
11.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: ARE YOU FIGHTING TO WIN OR FIGHTING FOR YOUR RELATIONSHIP?
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?…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
10.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: STOP ARGUING & START LISTENING
Why do so many conversations turn into arguing instead of understanding? Many conflicts escalate not because people disagree, but because someone feels…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
9.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN: STOP AVOIDING, MAKE PEACE & REDUCE STRESS
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…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
8.0 COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR WOMEN: HOW TO MANAGE ASSUMPTIONS, RESOLVE CONFLICT & REDUCE ANGER
You haven’t even started the conversation… but you’re already preparing for conflict. You expect defensiveness. Anger. Misunderstanding. And before a word is…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
7.0 CONFLICT, BITTERNESS, & ANGER: THE COST OF UNMET EXPECTATIONS FOR WOMEN
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…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
6.0 EXPECTATIONS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION: WHY WE'RE REALLY ARGUING
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…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
5.0 CONFLICT, POWER, AND RECONCILIATION: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REALLY SAY?
Conflict is rarely equal. Sometimes one person holds more influence, authority, or power — and that changes everything. So what does Matthew 18 really say…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
4.0 HATE CONFLICT? HERE ARE 7 REASONS YOU SHOULDN’T AVOID IT
“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…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
3.0 IS ANGER A FRIEND OR A FOE? RE-THINKING THE POWER OF EMOTIONS AND THEIR ROLE IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION
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…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
2.0 HOW TO MANAGE STRESS IN CONFLICT: WAYS TO STOP OVERREACTING AND REGAIN CONTROL
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…
- PeaceMaking on Purpose | Conflict Resolution, Communication skills, Managing Anger, Stress, Reconciliation Win Win, Women, Common Ground
1.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION: 5 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T KNOW
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…