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4 weeks helping students navigate the waters of conflict.
$60.00
Conflict is unavoidable. It happens in families, friendships, sports teams, and even in youth group. Like diving into deep water, conflict can leave students feeling disoriented and unsure of which way is up. Emotions take over, words are spoken in anger, and relationships can fracture in ways that seem impossible to repair. Most teenagers don’t have the tools to handle conflict in healthy, God-honoring ways, so they either lash out or shut down.
Splash is a 4-week youth ministry curriculum designed to help students navigate the waters of conflict with gospel perspective. Instead of defaulting to unhealthy patterns of fighting, ignoring, or resenting, teens will learn how to see conflict the way Jesus sees it. They’ll discover that God calls us to remain steady when emotions run high, to risk reconciliation because He risked everything for us, and to recognize that people are not the enemy — sin is. By walking through Scripture together, students will leave this series better equipped to face inevitable clashes with grace, humility, and hope.
Each week of Splash tackles a different dimension of conflict, giving students a comprehensive framework to handle relational tension. The series begins with Jesus’ words about perception, teaching teens that how they see conflict shapes how they experience it. From there, they explore God’s steadfastness in Joel, learning that stability in the middle of chaos reflects His heart. In Titus, they’re challenged to embrace the risk of reconciliation, following God’s example of reaching out first. Finally, the series closes in Ephesians by lifting students’ eyes beyond human opponents to see the spiritual battle that underlies every clash.
The topic may be “conflict”, but at its core, Splash is a journey into gospel transformation. When teens understand that God has already reconciled them to Himself through Christ, it changes the way they approach conflict with others. They no longer have to see fights as winning or losing but as opportunities to reflect the love and truth of Jesus.
Week 1 – Clear Vision in Conflict (Matthew 6:22-23)
Conflict distorts how we see ourselves and others, creating damaging behaviors and broken trust. Jesus teaches that when our vision is healthy and filled with His light, we see situations and people clearly. With renewed perspective, even conflict becomes a chance for growth and healing.
Takeaway: The gospel changes what you can see and who you can be in the deep.
Week 2 – Steadfast in the Seesaw (Joel 2:12-13)
Conflict often feels like a seesaw of hurt and retaliation, with both sides reacting dramatically. Joel reminds us that God is gracious, patient, and steadfast — and His steadiness becomes the model for our relationships. When we reflect His steadiness, the seesaw stops swinging.
Takeaway: Steadfastness stabilizes conflict.
Week 3 – Taking the Risk of Reconciliation (Titus 3:3-7)
Most students avoid reconciliation because it feels too risky. But Paul reminds Titus that God reached out to us first in humanity’s conflict with Him. Jesus risked rejection to make peace possible, and that same gospel lens empowers us to risk reaching out to others for the sake of restoration.
Takeaway: Reconciliation is worth the risk.
Week 4 – The Real Enemy (Ephesians 6:12)
We default to fighting people instead of ideas, treating conflict as personal and relational warfare. Paul lifts our eyes to see the deeper reality: our true battle is spiritual. When students understand that sin and Satan are the real enemies, they can approach conflict with compassion instead of hostility.
Takeaway: Your war is with powers, not people.
Addresses a universal struggle: Conflict is one of the most common challenges teenagers face in every sphere of life.
Deeply gospel-centered: Each lesson ties practical conflict situations back to God’s reconciling work through Christ.
Transformational approach: Instead of simply offering “tips,” the series reshapes how students think about conflict altogether.
Engaging resources: Includes video messages, teaching guides, small group questions, and graphics
