The Better Everyday Podcast | S3 Ep.12 The Gap Between Knowledge and Action Pt.2
Welcome back to The Better Everyday Podcast where we are unlocking our best self one episode at a time.
In this episode, we continue last week’s powerful conversation on The Gap Between Knowledge and Action—but this time, we take it into one of the most relatable and challenging areas of life: relationships.
Why is it that when tension rises, we abandon everything we know is right? Instead of communicating with patience, understanding, and love, we often fall into toxic patterns—arguing, interrupting, name-calling, and saying things we regret. In the moment, it can feel justified… even satisfying. But what follows is the weight of repair—the work of healing hearts, restoring trust, and rebuilding connection.
We break down practical ways to respond differently when emotions are high, including the speaker-listener technique—a simple but powerful tool that forces us to slow down, truly listen, and make the other person feel heard before reacting.
Grace also shares deeply personal experiences from marriage, where she chose intentional silence—not out of avoidance, but out of wisdom. Instead of escalating conflict, she leaned into prayer, surrender, and trusting God with the outcome. Time and time again, she saw how choosing patience over pride led to better results—and zero regret.
We also confront a hard truth: Pride will always try to convince you to fight back. To defend yourself. To prove your point. To protect your feelings.
But what if the real growth comes from dying to that pride?
At the core of it all, we uncover the deeper issue: the fear of losing control. When we take matters into our own hands, we’re often saying, “God, I don’t trust You to handle this—I’ve got it.” In those moments, love becomes self-centered, and survival mode takes over.
This doesn’t just show up in relationships—it shows up in your health journey, your career, your finances, and your biggest life decisions.
Learning to trust God isn’t easy—especially when everything in you is screaming to act now. But there is nothing better than being formed in the waiting. Growth happens there. Strength is built there. Faith is proven there.
If you’ve ever struggled to live out what you know is right—this episode is for you.
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