Relationships can get complicated.

A comment at work can rub you the wrong way. Someone in the family might go quiet. A friendship can become awkward, and before long you’re replaying conversations in your head and wondering what you should say next.

In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson talks about navigating strained relationships without taking responsibility for things you simply can’t control. Drawing on Romans chapter twelve, verse eighteen, Ken considers what it means to do your part, ask God for wisdom, set healthy boundaries, and then leave another person’s response in God’s hands.

This is a practical conversation about Christian living when relationships aren’t easy. It’s about knowing when to speak, when to apologise, when to give someone some space, and when another ...