{"podcast":{"title":"Breathe","slug":"breathe-3378330","podcast_index_feed_id":3378330,"rss_url":"https://podcasts.subsplash.com/w799224/podcast.rss","website_url":"https://breathoflife.tv","image_url":"https://images.subsplash.com/base64/L2ltYWdlLmpwZz9pZD1hNDFlYzYyZi0yZWU2LTRkZWMtODI2YS0yNDI2OTJiNDc5ODkmdz0zMDAwJmg9MzAwMCZhbGxvd191cHNjYWxlPXRydWU.jpg","author":"Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person (communications@breathoflife.tv)","episode_count":301,"summary":"Life can be fast paced, strenuous and flat out overwhelming. Life Transitions and Taboo Topics can make it hard to catch your Breath. Welcome to Breathe. A podcast that enables you to slow down, get your bearings, and engage in real conversations where no topic is off limits. Breathe is produced by Kirk Nugent. Hosted by David Person and Speaker/Director Pastor Debleaire Snell.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-07T22:17:07.284277+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breathe-3378330"},"episode":{"title":"Why Avoiding Confrontation is Killing Your Relationships | Breathe Podcast Ep 281","slug":"why-avoiding-confrontation-is-killing-your-relationships-breathe-podcast-ep-281","published_at":"2026-03-16T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breathe-3378330/why-avoiding-confrontation-is-killing-your-relationships-breathe-podcast-ep-281","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breathe-3378330","url":"https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVEtUN1dLLzM3ZTk3ZDE0LWUwODktNGQ1ZS1hODRhLWNjM2JmMDZlYjkwMC9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=TKT7WK&s=3&sapid=vvst23r","audio_url":"https://t.subsplash.com/r/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc3Vic3BsYXNoLmNvbS9hdWRpb3MvVEtUN1dLLzM3ZTk3ZDE0LWUwODktNGQ1ZS1hODRhLWNjM2JmMDZlYjkwMC9hdWRpby5tcDM.mp3?k=TKT7WK&s=3&sapid=vvst23r","summary":"Are you tired of letting unresolved tension ruin your relationships? Many of us avoid confrontation because we mistake it for being combative, but learning to address issues directly is actually the path to relational wellness. In this episode of Breathe, we explore how to transform conflict into a tool for growth and healing. The hosts discuss the importance of making healthy confrontation a NEW NORMAL in our lives. They break down the biblical foundation for addressing grievances, specifically looking at the wisdom found in Matthew 18 and James 1:19. You will learn why it is vital to process your own emotions and assumptions before approaching someone else, ensuring your spirit is led by peace rather than ego. This conversation also covers the difference between being confrontational (addressing the matter) and being combative (going on the attack). The hosts explore the growing trend of conflict avoidance across different generations and how failing to speak up can lead to toxic resentment that builds up over time. Whether you are navigating family dynamics, workplace friction, or even political differences, this episode offers a roadmap for engaging in honest, emotionally mature dialogue. It is time to stop letting the sun go down on your wrath and start breathing through the tension. By applying these spiritual tools, you can move from confusion to clarity in all your interactions. #confrontation #relationships #faith #communication #biblicalwisdom","meta_description":"Are you tired of letting unresolved tension ruin your relationships? Many of us avoid confrontation because we mistake it for being combative, but learnin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1415,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/breathe-3378330/episodes/why-avoiding-confrontation-is-killing-your-relationships-breathe-podcast-ep-281/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breathe-3378330/why-avoiding-confrontation-is-killing-your-relationships-breathe-podcast-ep-281.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}