In this week's episode, Gareth and Kim tackle a topic we all have to deal with from time to time: dealing with difficult people in our lives. They ask whether we may actually benefit from the growth that comes from these challenging interactions, and reflect on their own experiences and the learnings that came from them. They suggest that, rather than seeing ... Show More
Dec 2023
How to Handle Interactions with Difficult People
Send me a messageDifficult people. We have all dealt with them, we will all surely deal with them again, and chances are very good that we've even been that person from time to time.So, how can we better deal with people who push our buttons? How can we prevent our own buttons fr ... Show More
26m 25s
Jul 2025
#662: Sandpaper People: How to Grow From People Who Rub You the Wrong Way
We all have them—those people who just rub us the wrong way. The ones who challenge your patience, poke at your insecurities, or seem to test your emotional limits. In today’s episode, we’re talking about “sandpaper people”—the difficult relationships that actually refine us if w ... Show More
23m 18s
Sep 2022
95. What to Do When People Are Hard to Love
<p>Who's been testing you lately? Whether it's the terrible driver in the school pickup line, an in-law that just keeps harping on a controversial topic, or even someone close to you who's hurt you deeply, God has the grace you need to stay calm + respond with love for even the m ... Show More
51m 54s
Jul 2025
How to Handle Difficult Conversations
<p>Avoiding tough conversations might feel easier, but it often holds us back.</p><br><p>In this episode, Jake and Damian unpack why leaning into difficult conversations is essential for growth, connection, and real leadership. With insights from guests like James Vowles, Emily M ... Show More
23m 15s
Sep 2024
The 4 Types of People You Meet in Life & How to Handle The Way They Treat You
Who in your life challenges you the most? Who sees more potential in you than you do? Today, Jay unpacks the powerful idea that everyone we meet serves a distinct purpose in our lives, acting as mirrors, windows, or doors. Inspired by a concept shared by TikTok creators Kim Peret ... Show More
26m 25s
Nov 2022
dealing with difficult people
we deal with difficult people every day...sometimes it's our family members, sometimes it's our friends, sometimes it's people at work or on the internet...no matter where you experience difficult people the most, you're definitely experiencing them. today i want to talk about ho ... Show More
46m 37s