The Biblical Blueprint for Handling Conflict in Business

Blessed + Bossed Up

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Business, Education, Entrepreneurship, Self-improvement

4.6 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up, Tatum dives deep into Acts 15:1–21 to unpack a practical and biblical framework for resolving conflict in business. She walks through the example of the Jerusalem Council and explains how the apostles resolved a major disagreement without compromising truth or unity. Tatum also shares insights from psychological research on conflict avoidance—especially in the digital age—and outlines how modern entrepreneurs can adopt a Christ-centered approach to managing disputes. The episode concludes with a memorable acronym, PEACE, to guide believers through conflict with wisdom, empathy, and clarity.

Key Points Covered:

A verse-by-verse breakdown of Acts 15:1–21 highlighting how conflict was handled in the early church.

The importance of mastering soft skills like conflict resolution for business success and Christian witness.

Data-backed insights on how most people avoid conflict and how that avoidance leads to stress, anxiety, and fractured relationships.

The impact of digital communication on our ability to address issues directly and with empathy.

Tatum’s personal experiences with conflict in business and the lessons she’s learned over the years.

The biblical model of addressing disagreements with humility, truth, community, and clear communication.

Introduction of the PEACE method, a five-step framework based on Acts 15.

The PEACE Method for Conflict Resolution:

P – Pause and Pray: Take a moment before responding. Seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

E – Examine the Root Issue: Go beyond surface-level problems to uncover the true cause of the conflict.

A – Approach with Empathy and Accountability: Listen more than you speak. Own your role and respond with grace and truth.

C – Collaborate on a Christ-Centered Solution: Aim for reconciliation, not just resolution. Propose outcomes that honor God and preserve unity.

E – Establish Next Steps: Clarify decisions and expectations. Put agreements in writing to avoid future confusion.

Save the PEACE acronym as a reminder the next time conflict arises in your business or ministry. Use it to remain rooted in biblical truth while navigating difficult conversations.

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