{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Woman2woman with Angela Smith","title":"Better Communication Across Generations and Genders - Part Two","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2127,"description":"In this episode of Woman To Woman, hosts Angela Burnette Smith and Lauren Smith Kenion give advice for enhancing communication styles and avoiding toxic patterns. They discuss renowned relationship expert John Gottman's 'Four Horsemen' – criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling – that predict divorce with a high accuracy rate. By offering real-life examples and biblical references, they explore how to address issues constructively and maintain a healthy relationship dynamic. Key takeaways include strategies for effective communication, importance of positive interactions, and practical scripture-based advice.\n00:00 Introduction to Woman To Woman\n01:34 Understanding Toxic Communication Styles\n01:43 The Four Horsemen of Relationship Apocalypse\n02:23 Criticism: The First Horseman\n04:45 Contempt: The Second Horseman\n08:32 Defensiveness: The Third Horseman\n10:49 Stonewalling: The Fourth Horseman\n16:04 Balancing Emotions and Spiritual Walk\n17:59 The Struggle with Sin and Finding Help in Christ\n18:20 Taking Ownership and Acting with the Spirit\n18:40 Engaging in Conversations with Wisdom\n19:54 Helpful Communication Strategies from Scripture\n21:28 The Power of Words and Accountability\n22:12 Proverbs on Communication\n26:33 Practical Communication Principles\n33:39 Final Thoughts and Blessings","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/LlSKVX9piSLyEDBe-wLRScajCD-gZJ8-RHZZB43mvQU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQyNTMzLzE3MDA1/Nzg3NTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}