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262: Settle It Quickly: The Power of Reconciliation

Aug 13, 2025    Rohan Bell, Jeanie Schwarz

What happens when we insist on being right—no matter the cost? In this powerful episode, Rohan and Jeannie unpack Jesus’ short but piercing parable in Matthew 5:25–26. They explore the deeper heart issues behind unresolved conflict, the spiritual cost of anger, and how the Prince of Peace invites us into a better way of living with others—especially our adversaries.

👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...

✅ ⚖️ Why Jesus urges us to settle disputes before they escalate

✅ 💔 How unresolved anger affects our relationship with God

✅ 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 What true reconciliation looks like in everyday situations

✅ 🧱 The cost of “winning” vs. the cost of peace

✅ 🕊️ Why peace is central to the kingdom of God

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro and context for this short but loaded parable

02:15 – Reconciliation vs. retaliation: what’s Jesus really saying?

04:45 – Why this is about more than civil court cases

07:00 – Relational breakdown as the fruit of sin

10:26 – Real-life examples of peacemaking in action

13:59 – Who is Jesus in this story? Prince of Peace and personal Lord

🙋‍♂️ Reflection and Application

Are there any conflicts in your life where you’ve prioritised being right over being reconciled? What would it take to seek peace today—before the situation escalates?

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