Today's Conversation

Today's Conversation


Amanda Ripley | Breaking the Cycle of High Conflict

February 15, 2025

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a conflict that seems impossible to resolve? What if there was a way to break these cycles of intense conflict? Amanda Ripley joins Today’s Conversation to explore why some conflicts spiral out of control — and how we can shift the outcome.


As our country grapples with such high levels of conflict, NAE President Walter Kim and Amanda Ripley, author of “High Conflict” and co-founder of Good Conflict, dive into how conflicts escalate, the psychology behind heated disagreements, and practical steps to transform high conflict into good conflict.


You’ll also hear them discuss:

  • The factors that fuel high conflict in relationships and society;
  • Actionable steps to take in high-conflict moments, such as on an airplane or polling station;
  • Biblical examples of navigating high-conflict situations; and
  • How to enter into productive conflict through vulnerability and humility.


Find the Show Notes Here: https://www.nae.org/aripleypodcast/ ‎