Podcasts about unforgiveness

Have you ever struggled with unforgiveness? If we're honest I believe we all have. But that's not how God wants us to live. Even though He commands us to forgive, it's not  just to let the other person off the hook. He wants us to forgive because He knows how holding onto resentment can cause a cancer to grow in our hearts, hurting us so much more than the person who caused the hurt. In this episode I'll share several instances where God convicted me of my unforgiving heart as well as a parable where Jesus shows us how ungrateful we are when we don't forgive. Watch on YouTube Unlocking Joy: The Surprising Power of Letting Go with Carol Roper Visit the website at CarolRoper.org

Unforgiveness: The Rot from Within. The world is filled with people that don't love you. That's why we must love! It's not easy. But as we grow in holiness and humility, sanctification, we are able to distribute more love to our enemies and people that need us to care for them.Support this ministry through this link: https://linktr.ee/dontletthemburn

Matthew 18:21-22 “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”A few of the ladies from my prayer group and I attended a bootcamp to teach us about the unbound method of deliverance.  Unbound is a method of setting people free from the things that weigh them down.  Sometimes we open doors to the enemy in ways we didn't know and Unbound helps us close those doors.  There are 5 Keys in the Unbound program.  The five keys are: Repenting of sin and expressing faith in Jesus; forgiving oneself and others; renouncing the lies, spirits, and tactics of Satan; taking authority over the works of Satan; receiving the Father's blessing. When you go through an Unbound session you meet with someone and they walk you through each of these keys.  In our first night of training we covered an intro and then we learned about the first two keys.  The first one was repenting of sin and expressing faith in Jesus.  We all sin, it is a part of our daily life, and yet when we sin in hurts our relationship with God.  When we sin we are opening a door for the enemy to come in.  Repentance for our sins is a big part of our freedom.  If we truly want to be free we can't have our sins hanging over us.  One way our sins can invite the enemy in is because He will then use that sin to make us ashamed of what we did.  Shame is straight from hell, it is not from God.  Once we start to feel ashamed then we pull away and we tend to isolate because we feel as though we aren't worthy of anything.  Once we repent we bring our sins out of the darkness and into the light and they no longer have hold over us.  The second key we talked about is forgiveness.  This is the one that left the biggest impression on me.  This is the one that I don't think we realize how important it is.  I remember when I was at a Bible study and they were talking about forgiveness.  We were talking about Matthew 6:14, “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” When they said that God forgives us the same way we forgive those who trespass against us I was so surprised.  I had no idea what they were talking about.  Now, I have been a Catholic for my whole life and this was only about 10 years ago.  I have probably said the Our Father prayer more times than I can count and yet I never really put two and two together.  Have you ever had a time when you heard something or realized something and it was life changing for you?  I can remember two times this has happened for me with scripture.  The first one was when I discovered Romans 8:11, “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.”  When I discovered we have the power of the one who raised Jesus from the dead, the same power Jesus had, that was life changing for me.  The second time was when I discovered what I am really saying when I say the Our Father prayer.  “Forgive us O Lord as we forgive those who trespass against us.”  Did you know that is what you are saying?  How many times do you say that prayer, have you said that prayer?  If you say the rosary every day you have said it at least 6-5 times daily.  When I heard this I was determined to learn how to forgive better.  I was determined to not hold things against people.  I have done my best to do this.  Over the course of the last 10 years have a learned quite a bit about forgiveness in my quest to become better at it.  First I learned what forgiveness is and is not.  Forgiveness is making a decision that you are no longer going to give the thing that happened any space in your brain anymore.  You are not going to think about it and you are not going let it dictate what you do and how you act.  Forgiveness is an act of the will, it is not a feeling.  You can, not feel like forgiving someone and yet you can still forgive them.  You can forgive someone and yet not feel like anything has changed.  Forgiveness is not saying the thing that the other person did was ok, it was not.  When you forgive you are not letting the other person off the hook and condoning their behavior.  Forgiveness is making a decision to turn the judgement over to God.  Forgiveness is making a decision that you are no longer going to let the unforgiveness eat you up inside.  The person you are refusing to forgive probably has moved on and your unforgiveness is not bothering them at all.  The analogy that I have heard time and time again about forgiveness is that it is like taking a little sip of poison every single day with the expectation that the other person will die.  I know you are angry, hurt, sad, I am sure you have every right to be and also, as long as you keep thinking about it and refusing to forgive, you can't really heal.  I talk to people I know about unforgiveness all the time since learning we will be forgiven as we forgive.  I can't help it, I understand what is at stake and I know it is not worth it.  Whoever you are refusing to forgive has probably taken enough from you, are you really going to let them take you eternal salvations too?  What they did to you, is not forgiving them worth the risk of God not forgiving you?  Our teacher on Monday told us about a preacher/minister who had died and found out he was on his way to hell.  He said he saw how horrible it was.  In hell this man saw another man on all fours on fire from head to toe.  He had a collar around his neck attached to a chain and a demon was holding the chain.  Our teacher told us that this man went to hell because he had unforgiveness in his heart.  I was curious to hear the exact story so I looked it up online.  I will put a link to the article in the show notes.  It turns out is was a priest who had a heart attack and must have flatlined at some point.  CLICK HERE for the article.Here is what priest said, "I thought I was going upward because I thought I had done so much good in this lifetime trying to help so many people and made so many decisions that were godly decisions, but as opposed to me going up, I went down.”  This priest was very angry as he said he did so much good in his lifetime.  Then he said he saw Jesus and Jesus gave him a personal message.  "He said, 'You have been secretly upset with the people who have hurt you. You had been hoping that I would punish the people that hurt you. These are not your people. These are my people.' He said, 'I only want you to focus on the assignment I am giving you.' The priest explains, “Although I did good, the thing I had in my heart was the unforgiveness to the people who wronged me. A person that can't forgive is a person that has forgotten how much they have been forgiven of.”This example is probably not what we want to hear.  I know it scared me when I heard it and yet we must hear it.  We have to know what will keep us from spending eternity with our Father.  This is why God sends people to share these messages with us.  Mary gave the little children of Fatima an image of hell and told them that more people than we know are ending up there.  Forgiveness is not easy, I know that.  I know that I don't understand some of the things that have happened to you.  I know people can be terrible and they do terrible things.  If you are struggling to forgive I ask you to review what forgiveness is and is not again.  You don't have to forgive and forget.  You don't have to forgive the person and invite them over for Christmas.  It is perfectly ok to forgive the person and never see them again, never tell them you forgave them, never talk to them again.  Forgiveness is for you, it is not for them.  The last line the priest said really hit me.  “A person that can't forgive is a person that has forgotten how much they have been forgiven of.”  What if all the people we wronged refused to forgive us?  What if God held original sin against us and refused to forgive us?  What if he refused to send His only son to save us?  Forgiveness is so much more important than we think it is.  I know so many people who are refusing to forgive because they say the other person doesn't deserve forgiveness.  You might be right and also, forgiveness is about them, it is about you.  It is about setting yourself free from the spirit of unforgiveness.  Unforgiveness can block so much from the Lord.  It can block healing, it can block graces, it can block your forgiveness from the Lord.  Is it really worth it?I want to take a minute to add some hope to this episode as if you are harboring unforgiveness it might be very scary to think of the consequences.  You might have had some truly terrible things done to you and you want the Lord to forgive you and yet you have no idea where to even begin forgiving the other person or people.  Here is the thing, the Lord doesn't expect you to forgive on your own.  We can't actually forgive on our own. All we can do is say, yes Lord, I want to forgive, and the Lord can change your heart for you.  If you are at a point right now where you really can't even say, Lord, I want to forgive, please help me, that's ok, the Lord meets us where we are at.  Can you say I want to want to forgive?  Can you say, Jesus, can you give me the grace to want to want to forgive?  If so, Jesus will help you get to that point and then you can move to actually forgiving.  My teacher told a story about a woman who was doing an Unbound session and the woman who she was working with refused to forgive her sister.  Well, this is the first key, you can't move on to the rest of the keys if you can't first get through forgiveness.  The woman was adamant that she would not forgive or even pray for her sister.  The woman leading the session asked if she would be able to ask Jesus to help her want to want to forgive.  She said yes and she asked Jesus.  She said ok, now she wanted to want forgive, but she still couldn't forgive. The leader asked her if she would be willing to do 1% of the work to forgive if Jesus could do the other 99%.  She said she thought she might be able to do that and so she forgave her sister 1% and Jesus did the rest.  Remember, forgiveness is an act of the will, it is not a feeling.  She might not have felt any different after she forgave her sister that 1% but she was willing to do it.  God will meet you where you are at too!  If all you can say right now is, “Lord please give me the grace to want to want to want to forgive.”  That's ok, just say it.  God is the one who does the forgiving.  We just need to say the words and God does all the hard parts.  God is asking us to let Him in, to not refuse to let Him work on any area of us.  Can we do that?  Can we give God even a tiny little crack of a window where He can come in and transform our heart?  Don't let the unforgiveness of what others did dictate the level of forgiveness you get from God.  Haven't then done enough, don't let them continue to have an effect on your life and definitely not your eternity.Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today.  Lord, today's topic was a hard one.  I ask you to open people's hearts and minds and let them hear the word that you want them to hear.  Holy Spirit I ask you to convict each person listening to this of any unforgiveness that they may have so we can all work to forgive.  Sometimes our unforgiveness is hidden and so we ask for you to show us any areas we need to forgive in Lord.  We say yes to you coming in and helping us forgive.  We say yes to you forgiving us as we forgive others.  We say yes to loving your children as you love them.  We love you Lord and we are sorry for closing you out and not letting you heal our hearts by guarding them with unforgiveness.  We need your help Lord and we are so grateful you always come when we call.  We ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen.Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus.   I look forward to meeting you hear again on Monday.  Remember, Jesus loves you, and so do I!  Have a blessed weekend! www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

EQUIPPED: Escaping The Prison Of Unforgiveness w/Darren Tyler

Jesus places this line at the heart of the prayer, directly after “Give us our daily bread.” The order is intentional: after praying for daily provision, we turn to our daily need for grace. The very structure of the prayer teaches us that forgiveness is not a side issue—it's central to life in the Kingdom. Jesus reminds us that sin is never the starting point—God's character is. The prayer begins not with “Lord, I've messed up,” but with “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.” Before we ever name our failures, we are reminded of God's goodness, mercy, and invitation to belong. Unforgiveness, however, is one of the greatest threats to that abundant life. It's like a self-made prison—the longer we cling to resentment, the more we discover that we've locked ourselves in. Forgiveness, then, is not pretending something didn't hurt—it's choosing that the hurt no longer gets to be Lord of our life. Jesus' command to forgive others “as we forgive our debtors” is not about earning God's forgiveness; it's about allowing His mercy to so deeply shape our hearts that it naturally flows outward. In the Kingdom of God, mercy received becomes mercy given.Support the show

Every woman of God carries two mantles — nurturer and guardian. You cultivate love, but you also defend holiness. You set the spiritual thermostat of your home. And the atmosphere of your house will rarely rise above the atmosphere of your heart.Proverbs 4:23 says, “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” Vigilance means watchfulness — the kind of attention a soldier gives to a fortress wall. That's what your heart is: a living stronghold where God's Spirit dwells.The enemy knows if he can contaminate the heart, he can contaminate the home. That's why his first target isn't your marriage or your finances — it's your peace. If he can steal peace, everything else collapses.Guarding your heart and home isn't about fear; it's about discernment. It's asking, “Holy Spirit, what doesn't belong here?” Maybe it's a TV show that normalizes sin, a friendship that fuels negativity, or an attitude of constant complaint. Peace doesn't survive in polluted air — it must be protected.As the gatekeeper, you decide what comes through the door. Worship invites angels. Gossip invites oppression. Gratitude invites God's presence. You can't always control what enters, but you can command what stays.Start by cleansing your heart. Unforgiveness, jealousy, pride — they all leave cracks in the wall. Confess quickly, forgive freely, and fill your home with the sound of praise. When the Word of God is spoken in your house, demons lose their footing.Guarding your home also means teaching your children spiritual boundaries — not out of control but out of covenant. Guard the dinner table. Guard your tone. Guard what voices are allowed to teach your family's values.Peace isn't the absence of chaos; it's the authority of Christ reigning in your space. You don't have to wait for calm circumstances to experience peace — you simply need to enforce Heaven's order in your home.

Every woman of God carries two mantles — nurturer and guardian. You cultivate love, but you also defend holiness. You set the spiritual thermostat of your home. And the atmosphere of your house will rarely rise above the atmosphere of your heart.Proverbs 4:23 says, “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” Vigilance means watchfulness — the kind of attention a soldier gives to a fortress wall. That's what your heart is: a living stronghold where God's Spirit dwells.The enemy knows if he can contaminate the heart, he can contaminate the home. That's why his first target isn't your marriage or your finances — it's your peace. If he can steal peace, everything else collapses.Guarding your heart and home isn't about fear; it's about discernment. It's asking, “Holy Spirit, what doesn't belong here?” Maybe it's a TV show that normalizes sin, a friendship that fuels negativity, or an attitude of constant complaint. Peace doesn't survive in polluted air — it must be protected.As the gatekeeper, you decide what comes through the door. Worship invites angels. Gossip invites oppression. Gratitude invites God's presence. You can't always control what enters, but you can command what stays.Start by cleansing your heart. Unforgiveness, jealousy, pride — they all leave cracks in the wall. Confess quickly, forgive freely, and fill your home with the sound of praise. When the Word of God is spoken in your house, demons lose their footing.Guarding your home also means teaching your children spiritual boundaries — not out of control but out of covenant. Guard the dinner table. Guard your tone. Guard what voices are allowed to teach your family's values.Peace isn't the absence of chaos; it's the authority of Christ reigning in your space. You don't have to wait for calm circumstances to experience peace — you simply need to enforce Heaven's order in your home.

#peopleschurchplk #christianity #polokwane Third session on our series “Flourish”.   Things that stop our hearts from flourishing: Anger. Unforgiveness and hatred. Envy. Bitterness. Pride   How do we keep watch over our hearts: Filling our hearts with the word of God. Being careful of what we think about (seed). Showing others mercy. Yearn for the fruit of the Holy Spirit.   @peopleschurchplk Stay blessed

  If allowed, history will repeat itself. And that is why healing from the past is crucial, especially when parenting and anxiety are hand in hand. More than 40% of Americans have an anxiety disorder. Even more alarming, 32% of adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 have an anxiety disorder. With such profound statistics, there is no doubt that parenting and anxiety need to be addressed collectively. Don't repeat history. You may have heard the phrase hurt people hurt people. And this is especially true if one does not heal from the past. This may be true for parents and can be made worse when anxiety is present. Hurt can be inflicted intentionally or unintentionally, but without healing, hurt passes from one generation to the next. Lisa Brenninkmeyer said, "Suffering not transformed is transmitted. Satan wants us to say I was wounded, now I will wound." Her quote seems to be directed more at the person who intentionally hurts others, but the reality is that if we do not transform our suffering, we ultimately hurt others, no matter what. And, we continue to hurt ourselves. The word suffering may feel a little extreme when it comes to anxiety. However, anxiety can be debilitating and can lead to outbursts of anger due to irritability and an inability to cope. When this happens, the people in the path of the anxious person get hurt. And when that happens — once or repeatedly — suffering ensues and builds. Relationships are often damaged and maybe, over time, even destroyed. For parents, it is crucial to heal from past wounds and navigate anxiety in order not to bring past hurt into our parenting. Heal to avoid parenting and anxiety traps? Any time there are unhealed wounds, there is a risk of increased anxiety. Oftentimes, when people are wounded, they are angry and have not taken the initiative to forgive. Unforgiveness can cause an increase in anxiety. We know that God calls us to forgive. If you have someone you need to forgive, pray about it. That sounds simple, but the Lord can and will soften your heart. It is important to note that granting forgiveness does not mean you will forget the hurt caused by someone else. But you can forgive and set boundaries so the hurt doesn't continue. When we've been hurt, we may be tempted to harden our hearts. Instead, we can harden our exterior by establishing boundaries while softening our hearts to allow for forgiveness, love, and compassion without holding onto past hurts. Once we make this effort and continue to pray for the Holy Spirit's guidance and strength, we will see transformation. With transformation, anxiety will decrease. You will be less likely to overreact when someone, like your child, spouse, or even your parent, aggravates you or reminds you of a past wound. Read the full show notes and access all links. To start a journaling practice, download the free eBook, 15 Journaling Prompts and Scripture Verses, today! Schedule a discovery call with Robyn and start your healing journey today!

What if the person you refuse to forgive is the very thing keeping you from freedom? In this week's message from our Good News for Hurting Hearts series, we explore Jesus' words: "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy." Mercy isn't about excusing what's wrong — it's about releasing what's holding you back. Alan helps us see that resentment doesn't heal us, it hardens us. Bitterness isn't a strategy for life — it's a slow poison for the soul. Unforgiveness may feel like protection, but it closes the door on how God wants to show up for us. When we choose mercy, our hearts open again. When we forgive, we make room for God's grace to flow. As Scripture says, "With the merciful, You show Yourself merciful." (Psalm 18:25) If you've ever asked, "How do I let go?" or "Can I really forgive them?" — this is the good news: God has shown us mercy so we can live mercifully. And every time we forgive, we experience again the mercy that first found us.

The Christian life isn't a sprint—it's a marathon. And if you're feeling exhausted, if you've stumbled, or if you're wondering whether you can finish, this message is for you.In this episode, we explore Philippians 3:12-16, where the Apostle Paul—one of the most influential figures in Christian history—admits twice that he hasn't "arrived." If Paul wasn't perfect, neither are you. And that's the point.Join us as we discover three critical race facts for running the Christian marathon:Progress Not Perfection - Why the goal isn't flawless execution but forward motionForget What's Behind - How to cut the rope on the "garbage barge" of your pastReach for What's Ahead - Why the Christian life was designed for linear progression, not circular rutsYou'll hear the inspiring true story of Cliff Young, a 61-year-old potato farmer who showed up to a 543-mile ultra-marathon in overalls and galoshes—and won. You'll learn about Beth Anne DeCiantis, who crawled across the Olympic qualifying finish line on her hands and knees with three seconds to spare.And you'll be reminded that even if you've fallen, even if you've struggled, even if you're exhausted—you can get up, and you need to get up, because all of us are rooting for you.IN THIS EPISODE:Why Paul used athletic imagery throughout his letters (1:30)The powerful illustration of church as a spiritual "aid station" (6:45)What "forgetting what lies behind" actually means (and doesn't mean) (19:20)The garbage barge metaphor that will change how you think about the past (24:10)How unforgiveness and bitterness slow your spiritual progress (26:30)Three questions to evaluate where you are in the race (34:00)The incredible Cliff Young story and what it teaches about endurance (43:15)Hebrews 12:1-2 and practical next steps (51:40)KEY SCRIPTURES:Philippians 3:12-16 (Primary Text)Hebrews 12:1-21 Corinthians 9:24-262 Timothy 4:7Galatians 5:7Ephesians 6:12QUOTES FROM THIS MESSAGE:"The goal is progress, not perfection. You will never win the race by being content or satisfied with where you are.""Unforgiveness, bitterness, hatred, selfishness, or any other sin is like a garbage barge that you have been towing behind the ship of your life. Cut the rope that connects you to that garbage and watch it fall behind you. Let it go!""The Christian life was never intended to be stagnant. It was never meant to be the same old, same old, status quo existence. It was designed for linear progression that constantly moves us to new heights of intimacy with Jesus Christ.""Even if you've fallen, even if you've struggled, even if you're exhausted, we don't want to see you eliminated. We want to see you invigorated and motivated to keep going."REFLECTION QUESTIONS:What "garbage barge" from your past do you need to cut loose today?Where do you see God calling you to make progress (not perfection) in your spiritual life?How can you adopt a "forward-focused" mindset instead of constantly looking over your shoulder?What practical step will you take this week to "press on" toward becoming more like Christ?NEXT STEPS:✓ Identify one area where you're seeking perfection instead Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextstepsWatch online on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook and InstagramSign up for our free weekly newsletter

In this sermon Doug unpacks Paul's Vision for a healthy and diverse church and how to build it.

Pastor David speaks from John 20

I share a message about how unforgiveness is detrimental to mind, body, and spirit. 

In this week's sermon, I explore why unforgiveness keeps us spiritually stuck - and how Jesus calls us to radical mercy in Matthew 18:21-35. We look honestly at broken relationships, bitterness, and resentment, and we ask: how do I actually forgive someone who hurt me?

In this week's sermon, I explore why unforgiveness keeps us spiritually stuck - and how Jesus calls us to radical mercy in Matthew 18:21-35. We look honestly at broken relationships, bitterness, and resentment, and we ask: how do I actually forgive someone who hurt me?

This episode touches on an issue that affects so many people — unforgiveness. It's a silent monster that creeps into our hearts, taking everything we love and tearing it apart.In this episode, we dive deep into how destructive unforgiveness can be — how it poisons peace, hardens hearts, and holds us captive.But it doesn't end there. You'll also learn practical, soul-healing tips on how to let go, take back your power, and embrace the freedom that forgiveness brings.Because forgiveness isn't weakness — it's strength, it's courage, and it's the beginning of peace.

“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” — Jesus. Imagine finding out family secrets that wrecked your world and left you feeling betrayed and abandoned. How do we move past that and forgive? Jenny's guest, Author and Pastor Micah Davis shares his personal story and a pathway of healing. He says unforgiveness leads us to a “Prison of Unforgiveness” that we put ourselves in and ironically, we have the keys to unlock the prison door and let ourselves out!  He shows us that the other side of our failures and hurts is forgiveness and true freedom. And reminds us, the way of Jesus is forgiveness. He shares the beauty of forgiveness and why it's essential to healing relationships with ourselves, others, and God. Micah is a Pastor of Teaching & Vision at The Sanctuary in Illinois & author of his latest book: “Three Strikes You're Forgiven:: Encounter a God Who Wants to Redeem Your Past, Restore Your Present, and Transform Your Future.” He invites us to let go of our restless pursuit of perfection and to find rest in Christ. You can find Micah on social media, at micahdavis.com, and on YouTube.

Coach, speaker, and medical intuitive Hanna Kok joins Rich to explore how unresolved emotions—especially unforgiveness—can disrupt hormones, immunity, and overall health. She explains why forgiveness is a biological act, not just a spiritual one, and shares tools for releasing “emotional toxins” so the body can self-repair. If you've felt stuck despite diets, diagnoses, and protocols, this conversation reframes healing from the inside out. Sponsored by Harford County Living Guest Bio:  Hanna Kok is a coach, speaker, author, and medical intuitive with 30+ years working at the intersection of body, mind, and spirit. Trained in Educational Kinesiology/Brain Gym and allergy re-education, she helps clients resolve emotional roots of physical distress—often improving hormones, immunity, and resilience without medications, restrictive diets, or lifestyle overhauls. Main Topics: ·         How emotions imprint the body (“emotional toxins”) and affect hormones and immunity·         Educational Kinesiology/Brain Gym: creating subconscious shifts through movement·         Medical intuition and reading patterns behind gut, skin, and other issues·         “Unforgiveness is the silent poison”: why holding grudges harms health·         Meridians & mindset: how thought patterns constrict or open energy flow·         Practical forgiveness: common misconceptions and step-by-step reframing·         Case stories: menstrual pain relief, reduced meds, faster recovery after treatment·         Allergies and “re-education” (with important safety disclaimers)·         Trauma, relationships, and addiction: resolving roots to change outcomes·         Daily self-talk, self-respect, and simple practices to reconnect with the body Resources mentioned: ·         Hanna's offerings mentioned: a web app referred to as “iThrive/iDrive” with audio tracks for releasing emotions and support for hormones, addictions, allergies, etc. (heard as “iThrive.zone” / “iDrive.zone” in the conversation)·         Hanna's website mentioned several times as HannaKok.com ·         Book (in revision): Happy Ever After: Make Your Relationships Flourish (2nd edition forthcoming)·         Book: My Kid, My Crisis by Austin Davis·         Episode Sponsor: Harford County LivingSend us a textSupport the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCast Subscribe by Email

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In this message Angie Pierce delivers a powerful message on unforgiveness. She takes a look at the words of Jesus in Matthew 5 navigating a few verses in the text seeing how the words of Jesus can help us today in this area. We pray this message blesses you as it did for us! Join the RPS family by following us on IG @readprayshare for weekly events to fellowship with us. Be encouraged!

When we begin to believe forgiveness is optional, we build a prison of our own making. Every time we choose to hold a grudge and not let go of past  offense,  we hurt ourselves as well as the relationships around us. On Sunday, October 12, 2025, Pastor Chad Gilligan reminds us to forgive before bitterness gets the best of us.

Unforgiveness is not a moral failure; it is a nervous-system strategy that stabilizes a threatened identity. The psyche keeps pain because the body believes pain keeps you safe. Relationships stagnate not from lack of love, but from loyalty to the physiological predictability that grievance provides.

Unforgiveness is not a moral failure; it is a nervous-system strategy that stabilizes a threatened identity. The psyche keeps pain because the body believes pain keeps you safe. Relationships stagnate not from lack of love, but from loyalty to the physiological predictability that grievance provides.

How do you forgive when everything in you wants to hold on?In this episode, Matt and Erin close out our series on anger and sorrow in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination by tackling forgiveness—what it is, what it isn't, and how to choose it when it feels impossible. Drawing on Scripture, Aquinas, coaching experience, and neuroscience, we show why unforgiveness keeps you in bondage (and in brain “threat mode”) while forgiveness frees the heart, sharpens the mind, and breaks cycles of violence.In this episode you'll learn:•  The real definition of forgiveness (act of the will, not a feeling)•  Why forgiving does not mean condoning, forgetting, or instant        reconciliation•  How forgiveness calms stress circuits and restores clarity/self-control•  10 common lies that block forgiveness—and the truth that breaks them•  A simple 3-step path: Name the offense → Process with Jesus → Choose    to forgive (again if needed)Next steps•  Grow these skills in our Mission Coach Training (quarterly cohorts)•. Explore Academy studies: Become (identity in Christ) & Ignite (discipleship    tools)•  Bring Metanoia Catholic to your parish/campus:    speaking@metanoiacatholic.com   More: https://www.metanoiacatholic.comSend us a textSupport the show____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________ ► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeAmazon MusicCastboxStitcher____________________ ...

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Romig delves into Revelation chapter 9, highlighting its relevance to both end-times prophecy and the spiritual challenges Christians face today. He explains how the chapter describes escalating judgments, including the release of demonic hordes and supernatural devastation, yet insists that God remains in control throughout the chaos. Romig interprets the imagery, such as the 200-million-strong army, not as a human military force, but as a representation of a vast demonic onslaught. He connects the historical and spiritual significance of the Euphrates region, showing how patterns of sin and rebellion there foreshadow greater spiritual battles to come. Turning to personal application, Romig warns that Christians, though protected from possession, are still vulnerable to spiritual attacks and demonic influences, especially when opening doors through habitual sin, the occult, unforgiveness, or dishonesty. He urges believers to confess and renounce anything that may give evil a foothold, emphasizing the liberating power and protection found in Jesus Christ. The sermon closes with encouragement: though spiritual warfare is real, Christ's authority and victory are greater. Believers are called to remain vigilant in faith, rely on God's Word, and claim the freedom that Jesus offers in every spiritual battle.

I am so grateful to have my dear friend and colleague, Olga Geissler, back on the pod! I met Olga through The Naked Mindset Facebook group and we have been able to maintain a wonderful friendship outside of that group!Olga is a registered nurse who works in a high stress trauma PACU. She also is a coach whose passion is helping women reach their highest level of health and wellness especially those who are working to be alcohol free.Some topics from today's episode include:⭐️Women often struggle to take consistent action towards their goals due to subconscious barriers.⭐️Cognitive dissonance can lead to self-sabotage, creating a cycle of frustration and shame.⭐️Building rapport between the conscious mind (captain) and subconscious mind (crew) is essential for personal growth.⭐️Self-talk and curiosity are powerful tools for overcoming negative patterns.⭐️Perfectionism can hinder progress and keep women stuck in a cycle of inaction.⭐️Identifying the 'why' behind goals can provide deeper motivation and clarity.⭐️Morning routines can set the tone for a successful day and help establish positive habits.⭐️Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and can lead to significant breakthroughs.⭐️Taking small, consistent actions is key to building new habits and achieving long-term success.As a reminder, if you have a chance, please rate and review the podcast so more women just like you can learn more about the Rockstar way! I appreciate you for your support and love ❤️Olga's Links:RTF# 70 Alcohol and Your Health with Guest Olga Geissler https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/n03syo36oEbRTF# 78 Navigating Holiday Parties & Alcohol with Family, Friends, and Festivities! https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/7kRBZkbbbGbRTF# 117 Navigating Alcohol and Perimenopause with Olga Geissler https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/YtHXWMdf2LbRTF# 134 Alcohol and the Holidays: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know! https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/YApD7liuZObRTF# 155 From Self-Sabotage to Self-Compassion: Break Free from Negative Self-Talk, Regret & Unforgiveness https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/5GTRmKpzRTbOlga Geissler Instagram https://www.instagram.com/olgageissler/Peak Wellness Revolution Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092759019529Links:Download the FREE POWER BUNDLEhttps://www.rockthatfitness.com/30-day-challenge-and-protein-guideJoin the Rockstar Fit Chicks Weekly Newsletter  https://rockthatfitness.kit.com/e10d0c66ebCheck Out Our Exclusive Offer for Extensive Lab Work with Marek Health ⁠https://www.rockthatfitness.com/rock-that-fitness-marek-healthApply for RTF 1:1 Coaching https://www.rockthatfitness.com/coachingHead to the Rock That Fitness Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/rockthatfitness/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/we-got-thisLicense code: RBWENWHGXSWXAEUE

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A Prayer for Processing What Hurts and Learning to Let GoHave you been holding onto pain, resentment, or unforgiveness?Maybe someone hurt you and never made it right — or maybe you've been angry with yourself, others, or even God.In this honest prayer, we bring it all to Him:• The pain we've buried• The people we haven't forgiven• The emotions we've tried to ignoreYou'll be reminded that God is compassionate (Psalm 103:8), invites us to process our emotions with Him, and calls us to forgive — not to excuse the hurt, but to be free.This is for the one ready to release the weight and make room for healing, peace, and love.You don't have to carry it alone. Let's talk to God — and let go together.Music: Healer (Instrumental) - Khamir MusicWe would like to pray for you. Please click here to share your prayer needs with us.Please consider becoming a Hunter's Hero and supporting Hunter's Hope and this podcast by clicking here.Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.

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Unforgiveness can keep us trapped when we hold onto anger and resentment that only deepens our pain. It robs us of peace and keeps old wounds open. This week, Rhonda James Woolard returns to the podcast with a powerful reflection on the miracle of forgiveness. She shares how God gave her the freedom to release bitterness, even toward her stepfather, who never once apologized for the deep harm he caused.  Rhonda's words, “I had no ill will against my step-dad,” capture the kind of healing that only God can bring. This conversation invites us to consider what forgiveness makes possible in our own lives and how it can transform even the most painful stories into testimonies of grace. Connect with Rhonda:  Website: www.yourtimetoheal.net A Time to Heal: 7 Steps to Healing and Forgiveness after Sexual Abuse and Assault A Catalyst Change: God Intervenes During Abuse/Neglect To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com

Living a Life of Divine Healing and Abundance In this episode, Dr. Edith Davis continues her revelation on receiving and keeping divine healing, outlining essential steps and powerful truths for every believer. She highlights how to overcome spiritual barriers and access the fullness of God's promises. -- The power of the tongue: Speak a confession of belief that has taken root in your heart. -- The critical role of forgiveness: Unforgiveness is a major blocker to blessings. Forgiving others is an act of freedom for yourself. -- Jesus as the second Adam: He came to demonstrate how we are meant to operate on earth, forgiving even in excruciating pain to clear the way for salvation for all. -- Living by the Spirit, not the flesh: Choose to operate in the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace) rather than emotional turmoil. This choice is a key to accessing divine power. -- Your identity in Christ: As a new creation, your spirit is identical to Christ's. The same Holy Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives within you and can quicken your mortal body. -- The principle of "as He is, so are we": Just as Jesus is in heaven, we are meant to live on this earth, in this dimension, with the same power and authority. -- The example of Mary: Learn from Mary, who chose to sit at the feet of Jesus, prioritizing intimate worship and listening to His words over the distractions of serving. Scriptures for Further Study -- Proverbs 18:21 -- John 14:27 -- John 15:13 -- Galatians 5:22-23 -- 1 John 4:17 -- Romans 8:11 This is episode 372. +++++++ Check out my new website: https://www.enterthegloryzone.org/ MY AUDIO BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE You can Divorce Proof Your Marriage by understanding the Secret Keys of Love. You will come to understand that your Marriage has an enemy. You will come to understand that you are dating your future spouse representative. You will come to understand that your Marriage has the gift of Supernatural Sex. For more information about purchasing this audio book, click here: https://personalbuy.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/product8702.html

How are you being prepared for God's end-time ministry for you?The Busses are joined by a dear, new friend, Ken DeLoach. Ken received a powerful prophetic word as a teenager about the ministry God has for him in the end times, and for almost 50 years, he has been walking in preparation and expectation for that word. Ken shares about healing the bitterness of an abusive childhood, youth ministry, teaching middle and high school kids, pastoring a church, and in recent years, being homebound recovering from a traumatic car accident. Through it all, Ken has received training and preparation from Jesus for his end time ministry to come. And God is doing the same in your life! Tune in to hear Ken's amazing story and be inspired to hold onto the prophetic words spoken over you.EMAIL: feedback@globaloutpouring.orgWEBSITE: https://globaloutpouring.net Related Links:Podcast Episode 84: "Cancer! The High Cost of Unforgiveness" with Shirley Smith Part 1Podcast Episode 85: The Power to Release Offenses. Cancer! The High Cost of Unforgiveness with Shirley Smith, Part 2 CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIAGlobal Outpouring Facebook PageGlobal Outpouring on InstagramGlobal Outpouring YouTube ChannelGlobal Outpouring on X

Unforgiveness keeps us trapped, but with God's help, you can be set free. Let go, forgive, and find peace in Him.  Support CBN Asia today!https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Cullan, Shawn, Kristi and Luara dive verse by verse into Matthew chapter 6:8-18The Lord's Prayer, Unforgiveness, and Fasting

The 5 Spiritual Cycles That Keep You Stuck in Fitness (And How to Break Them With God's Word)Are you a woman over 40 trying to get healthier, stronger, and more confident in your body—but feel stuck no matter how hard you try? You're not alone. Often, the roadblocks to fitness aren't just physical—they're spiritual cycles that keep us in loops of shame, fear, and frustration.In today's episode, we break down 5 spiritual cycles that can keep you from seeing real results, and I share practical steps you can take to break free with God's Word.Pattern: “I blew my diet again. I'll never get this right.” → Quit → Start over.Scripture: “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1)Practical Step: When you mess up, replace self-attack with confession + reset. Write: “I failed today, but I'm not a failure. I begin again in grace.”Shame keeps us trapped in self-sabotage. Remember, God's grace allows you to start fresh each day.Pattern: Stress → Food/Couch → Regret → Repeat.Scripture: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1)Practical Step: Pause before reaching for comfort food. Pray a quick 20-second prayer: “Lord, be my portion right now.”Turning to food or habits for comfort is normal—but your ultimate comfort and satisfaction comes from God.Pattern: Obsessing over calories/results → Fear of slipping → Burnout.Scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5)Practical Step: Release control daily. Start workouts with: “I train from love, not for love.”Fitness isn't about perfection—it's about trust and consistency, not fear.Pattern: “This is just who I am” → Low belief → Half effort → Stuck.Scripture: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)Practical Step: Make an “I Am in Christ” list and read it before workouts. Let your true identity fuel your actions.Your results follow your beliefs about who you really are in Christ.Pattern: Emotional heaviness → No energy → Numb out with food or inactivity.Scripture: “Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13)Practical Step: Write down one name (even your own) and pray blessing over them before meals or workouts. Release the weight in your spirit so your body can follow.Bitterness and unforgiveness weigh down the soul—and the body follows suit.Fitness isn't just physical—it's spiritual too. When you break these cycles, you're not just losing pounds; you're releasing spiritual baggage that has been weighing you down.Faith + Fitness Skool Community:We help women 40+ get stronger in their walk with Christ and drop pounds. Join my supportive Skool community here: https://www.skool.com/the-word-wellness-community-6348/about?ref=d80749570ffd4c1baef7ec8df7b6270dLaunch Your Podcast Without the Headache:Want to learn how to launch your podcast step-by-step without overwhelm? Grab the course here: https://uwghly31xirywdwngayf.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/d9240ae1-9175-436f-a09f-889de00b1ae3[00:45] Cycle 1: Shame & Condemnation[03:10] Cycle 2: Comfort & Idolatry[05:20] Cycle 3: Fear & Control[07:35] Cycle 4: Identity Confusion[10:00] Cycle 5: Unforgiveness & Brokenness

Are you stuck in a cycle of unforgiveness or resentment?

Episode Summary: If you’ve ever struggled with discouragement, and we all have because life is full of disappointment and disillusionment, then this episode is for you. In honor of National Day of Encouragement, my co-host, Rev. Jessica Van Roekel and I talk about How to Find Biblical Encouragement for Your Everyday Life. Discouragement can rob us of joy, peace, and a sense of purpose. Encouragement is more than a feeling - it’s a powerful tool to propel us toward hope and confidence even when life feels less than happy. Today we’re going to talk about how to find biblical encouragement for your everyday life. Quotables from the episode: In 2007, a group of young people at the National Leadership Forum at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas saw a lack of encouragement as one of the main obstacles that people face. While dedicating a day to encourage others is noble, we can experience encouragement every day when we turn to the Lord and receive his encouragement. The challenge to receive biblical encouragement is when we know God’s promises but don’t see him working. This topic is close to my heart because I’ve seen firsthand how knowing God, and his promises have encouraged me in the face of difficult and seemingly unchanging circumstances. I know many of our listeners and viewers struggle with discouragement, and my prayer is that today’s conversation will bring encouragement and hope. Knowing God’s names helps us learn to trust him. When we trust him, it’s easier to experience encouragement in our every day. Psalm 9:10 says, Those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. Relationships are an area where we can experience extreme discouragement. Personality differences can create division. Unforgiveness leads to rifts. It can feel discouraging to desire a healing in a relationship, but every effort is rejected. We’ve talked about the temptation to judge God’s goodness based on humanity’s failures. If our in-person relationships are broken, and we don’t have a vibrant or growing relationship with God, we grow discouraged because we were made for relationship. Friend, if you’ve found yourself in a place of discouragement—especially when you're facing relationship struggles—you are not alone. As a neuropsychologist, I’ve seen how deeply our relationships impact not only our emotional well-being but also our brain health. God designed our brains for connection. We were created in His image, a God who is relational by nature, and He wired us for fellowship—with Him and with each other. When our relationships are strained, whether due to misunderstanding, unmet expectations, betrayal, or emotional distance, our brains register it as a threat. That triggers our stress response—what we often call “fight, flight, or freeze.” Over time, if that stress continues unchecked, it leads to anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, and a foggy, overwhelmed mind. Our thought life becomes a battlefield, and discouragement sets in. But here's the hope: God doesn’t leave us to navigate this alone. He sees every tear, hears every unspoken word, and knows the condition of our hearts and minds. Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Our healing begins when we bring both our brain health and our relational wounds to the Great Physician. Practical steps include tending to your thought life—taking every thought captive (2 Corinthians 10:5), practicing forgiveness to unburden your heart, and choosing truth over lies. Sometimes that means setting healthy boundaries or seeking wise counsel. And always, it means leaning into the One who offers peace that transcends understanding. Your brain can heal. Your heart can mend. And your relationships can be restored—if not with others, then certainly with the Lord, who is the source of all true comfort and strength. Discouragement may visit, but it doesn’t have to take up permanent residence. Knowing God as Abba leads us to know God as a wonderful Father. (Galatians 4:6) He is the Alpha and Omega – Jesus was in the beginning as the Word of God and he is God’s final word for all eternity. (Revelation 21:6) As Adonai, we recognize his leadership in our life. He is our Lord and Ruler. (Ezekiel 16:8) El Chay, or Living God, reminds us that the entertainments, enticements, and other distractions are not worthy of worship. (Psalm 84:2) El Roi, The God Who Sees, encourages us with God’s mercy, grace, and comfort. We are not invisible to him. (Genesis 16:13) Jehovah-Jireh, The Lord our Provider, tells us God is our provider, and it is the same Hebrew word as Moriah, the region where God sent Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. God may ask us to give something up, and he gives us himself in return, and becomes all we need. (Romans 8:32) Jehovah-Nissi, The Lord Our Banner, paints the picture that we live under God’s banner. It was the name revealed when Moses erected an altar to commemorate the defeat of their enemies. It encourages us that we live under God’s victory. He goes before us and comes behind us to make us victors in life’s battles. (Exodus 17:15) The Lord Our Healer, or Jehovah-Rapha, encourages us because God heals our hearts in the here and now. (Exodus 15:26) The Lord is Peace, Jehovah-Shalom, our security, sufficiency, and serenity. (Judges 6:24) Jehovah-Tsuri, the Lord our Rock, helps us remember God is permanent, faithful, protective, a firm foundation, a hiding place and shelter. (Psalm 18:2) Knowing the names of God gives us insight into his character, which encourages us when we face different situations where we need to rely on a different aspect of God’s character. For example, if someone feels discouraged because of life’s chaos, remembering God is Jehovah Shalom encourages their heart because God is their serenity. God is a covenant making and covenant keeping God. The primary promise of the covenant is the Lord’s promise to “be God to you and to your offspring after you.” The goal of God’s covenant with humankind is to bring salvation, not just to one nation, but to the entire human race. This covenant was eventually fulfilled through Jesus Christ as his followers began to spread the good news about him throughout the world. God made a covenant with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, the Israelite nation, David, and finally the whole world through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Covenants, or promises, are conditional because they are based on the agreements of two parties. God cannot go back on his promises, but we can refuse the comfort of the promises when we fail to take God at his word and allow doubt to lead us to sin. Because of God’s covenants, we have promises like the promise of his presence. Isaiah 41:10 says, “Do not be afraid for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” (NLT) Deuteronomy 31:8, “‘Do not be afraid of discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (NLT) Isaiah 43:2, “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Joshua 1:19, “This is my command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Those are wonderful reminders of God presence. I know I’ve needed to believe them by faith because sometimes what I see, and what I feel don’t match up with what I know to be true. I also cling to the promise of Victory found in: John 16:33, “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” Exodus 14:14, “The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, “Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, persecutions, and troubles I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Isaiah 40:29, “He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.” God promises to guide us: Psalm 32:8, “The Lord says, I will guide along the best pathway for your life. I will advise and watch over you. Psalm 37:23-24, “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. Psalm 23:1-2, ‘The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. Not only does God promise us his presence, victory, and guidance, but he also promises rest, life, peace, and forgiveness: Rest: Matthew 11:28-29, “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Life: John 3:16, “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” Peace: Isaiah 26:3, ‘You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.” Forgiveness: 1 John 1:9, “But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleans us from all wickedness.” Our faith grows when we plant our feet on God’s promises. (Psalm 34:18) He is close to the broken hearted and rescues those who are crushed in spirit. (2 Cor. 4:8-9) We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. (Isaiah 54:17) “No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; And you will condemn every tongue that accuses you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. I think it starts with looking at the end of Hebrews 11, knowing the stories of those who have gone before us, remembering the past so we can encourage ourselves in the present and build hope for the future. Hebrews 11 opens with this verse: Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. The next several verses list people who lived by faith and received what God promised and those who died without receiving things promised and yet, they are commended for having faith. It’s faith in the promise maker which matters. Looking at our circumstances for “proof” of God keeping his promises leads to disappointment. Remember, faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. Sometimes, we need to cling to other’s people’s stories when our stories are littered with doubt and disappointment. One story which encourages me when I am feeling discouraged is Mary, Martha and Lazarus when Lazarus became ill and died. That story reminds me that things are not always as they seem, but God always has a plan and he sees the end from the beginning. he bible is full of encouragement and doesn’t sugarcoat the difficulties people of faith faced. If Job can lose his entire fortune, family and health and still remain faithful to God—believing him to faithful and true—then I can look beyond my circumstances and see that God is bigger than what’s right in front of me. I can take the magnifying glass off of the things in my life that discourage me and point my magnifying glass to the God who breathes stars and breath in my lungs. I am encouraged by Abraham, when he looked the impossibility of his reality (too old to have children) and yet remained believing that God would fulfill his promise. I’ve been in situations where I couldn’t see a way forward and following Abraham’s example encourages me so much. Knowing God intimately is a great first step toward experiencing biblical encouragement. Understanding his heart and loyalty toward us is key. Second, we can remember to look beyond what we see to what we know to be true. Sometimes feelings follow an act of faith. Take Hebrews 11 to heart. Recommended Resources: Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything By Jessica Van Roekel Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner AWSA 2024 Golden Scroll Christian Living Book of the Year and the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Christian Living and Non-Fiction categories YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, AWSA Member of the Year, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Devotional category, the 2023 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 1 YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 2 Revive & Thrive Women’s Online Conference Revive & Thrive Summit 2 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 1 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 2 Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2020 Best Christian Living Book First Place, the first place winner for the Best Christian Living Book, the 2020 Carolina Christian Writer’s Conference Contest winner for nonfiction, and winner of the 2021 Christian Literary Award’s Reader’s Choice Award in all four categories for which it was nominated (Non-Fiction Victorious Living, Christian Living Day By Day, Inspirational Breaking Free and Testimonial Justified by Grace categories.) YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Henri and Reader’s Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Jessica Van Roekel: Website / Instagram / Facebook For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple Co-Host: Jessica Van Roekel is a worship leader, speaker, and writer who believes that through Jesus, personal histories don’t need to define the present or determine the future. She inspires, encourages, and equips others to look at life through the lenses of hope, trust, and God’s transforming grace. Jessica lives in rural Iowa surrounded by wide open spaces which remind her of God’s expansive love. She loves fun earrings, good coffee, and connecting with others. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Unforgiveness is poison—and it doesn't just stay inside of you. It creates a ripple effect that destroys marriages, families, and even your walk with God. In this powerful episode, we dive into the dangerous consequences of holding onto bitterness, resentment, and grudges. If you're a husband, wife, or Christian striving for a Christ-centered marriage, you cannot afford to overlook this truth.The Bible is clear—unforgiveness blocks intimacy, steals peace, and breeds division. Many marriages fail not because of lack of love, but because forgiveness was never given. When you refuse to forgive, it infects every area of life: your words become harsh, your leadership weakens, your intimacy suffers, and your children inherit your unresolved pain.But there is hope. In this teaching, we show you how to break free from the cycle of unforgiveness, release the poison, and invite God's healing power into your home. When you choose forgiveness, you choose life, restoration, and freedom.If you want a thriving Christian marriage, stronger faith, and a deeper connection with your spouse, watch this video until the end—you'll never see forgiveness the same way again.Want to become a High Level Husband who is on Fire, Free, and Followed? Click the link below!https://www.highlevelhusband.com/bmr-blueprint

In this raw and unedited episode of the Mind Bully Podcast, Norense Odiase confronts one of the hardest battles we all face—forgiving ourselves.Recording outside, sweating through distractions and pushing past intrusive thoughts, Norense shares how unforgiveness keeps us trapped in shame, shrinks our purpose, and blinds us from God's truth. With personal stories of grief, cultural pressure, and even past basketball mistakes, he reveals how self-condemnation is one of the enemy's greatest weapons—and how Christ's forgiveness empowers us to walk free.This is a message about identity, resilience, and the love of God that covers every failure.Why unforgiveness toward yourself keeps you from fully loving othersHow grief, shame, and cultural lies distort your sense of worthThe difference between your job and your work—and why purpose goes beyond a paycheckHow to confront intrusive thoughts with God's WordPractical steps to accept God's forgiveness and extend it to yourselfRomans 8:1 – No condemnation in ChristGalatians 5:22–23 – Fruit of the SpiritJohn 1:1 – In the beginning was the WordPhilippians 3:13–14 – Forgetting what's behind, pressing forwardRomans 10:9 – Confess and believe“If you don't forgive yourself, you'll live by everyone else's guideline for your life.”“Your job is what you're paid to do. Your work is what you're born to do.”“Unforgiveness is the enemy's chokehold—it strangles your purpose.”“Forgive yourself, because Christ already has.”Spotify: Mind Bully PodcastApple: Mind Bully Podcast

Unforgiveness can destroy us. God knows our heart of flesh can become hardened and lifeless if the wounds we have received are not allowed to heal. Jesus told all his disciples that we are to forgive others as we would like God to forgive us. In the workplace, there are people who look out for only themselves. Many times, their actions and attitudes can create in us something very unholy. We may find ourselves wishing the worst for them, secretly hoping that “they get theirs”. This mindset of hatred and bitterness is one that can fester and build over the years as more and more people make your “list”.  The Word of God is clear – we are not to harbor hate, but we are to love our enemies and forgive their misdeeds. It's hard work, but it is what Jesus demonstrated for us; and then commanded us to do likewise. 

Pastor Sean discusses the importance of community, shares personal stories, and tackles challenging family dynamics, including forgiveness and restoration. Tune in for practical insights, heartfelt reflections, and an invitation to experience real life in Christ.00:00 Introduction: Discovering Real Life00:18 Invitation to River City Community Church01:06 Reaching for Real Life: Air Guitar and Drums01:36 Celebrating 38 Years of Marriage02:34 Pastor's Masters Golf Tournament03:46 Remembering John MacArthur and James Dobson05:55 Family Matters: Honoring and Forgiving13:26 Understanding Forgiveness and Releasing Debt14:30 The Power of Redemption and Forgiveness14:45 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant15:23 Self-Righteousness and Unforgiveness16:21 The Role of Social Media in Seeking Validation17:34 Seeking Godly Counsel and Restoration19:11 Family Dynamics and Christian Community21:46 Praying for Reconciliation and Letting Go23:41 River City Community Church Services and Invitation

Pastor Sean discusses the importance of community, shares personal stories, and tackles challenging family dynamics, including forgiveness and restoration. Tune in for practical insights, heartfelt reflections, and an invitation to experience real life in Christ.00:00 Introduction: Discovering Real Life00:18 Invitation to River City Community Church01:06 Reaching for Real Life: Air Guitar and Drums01:36 Celebrating 38 Years of Marriage02:34 Pastor's Masters Golf Tournament03:46 Remembering John MacArthur and James Dobson05:55 Family Matters: Honoring and Forgiving13:26 Understanding Forgiveness and Releasing Debt14:30 The Power of Redemption and Forgiveness14:45 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant15:23 Self-Righteousness and Unforgiveness16:21 The Role of Social Media in Seeking Validation17:34 Seeking Godly Counsel and Restoration19:11 Family Dynamics and Christian Community21:46 Praying for Reconciliation and Letting Go23:41 River City Community Church Services and Invitation

(Matthew 18:21-35) This week we explore Jesus' radical teaching on forgiveness from Matthew 18:21–35, showing that forgiveness is the very heartbeat of the Kingdom of God. While our culture increasingly resists forgiveness, demanding justice without mercy, Jesus reframes the conversation by revealing that forgiveness is not about ignoring sin or minimizing consequences but about paying the debt ourselves, just as the King in the parable did for his servant. True forgiveness cannot be earned, nor is it based on feelings- it flows from the unlimited forgiveness we have received in Christ. By attuning our hearts to the Father's mercy, we not only experience healing in our own lives but also gain the power to forgive others, even those we thought we could never forgive.

In today's episode of You Can Overcome Anything! Podcast Show is my pleasure to introduce Hanna Kok.She is a coach with over 30 years of experience in the body–mind–spirit connection.She is a qualified Educational Kinesiologist, Allergy Practitioner, and Medical Intuitive.Hanna speaks passionately about The Silent Poison of Unforgiveness, revealing the often-overlooked link between forgiveness and health. She works with women experiencing hormonal imbalances, guiding them to restore well-being without medication, hormones, surgery, or lifestyle changes.She is also the creator of the iThrive web app, known for producing lasting mental and physical health breakthroughs.Hanna Kok's message to you is:“I want listeners to know that holding onto unforgiveness—towards others or ourselves—poisons our bodies and our lives. We forgive for our own sake, and it makes overcoming any obstacle so much easier.To Connect with Hanna Kok go to:When people sign up for my free gift, they'll automatically receive my contact details via email.You can also connect with me here: www.ithrive.zone | www.thelife-youwant.com YouTube: @HannaKok1 LinkedIn: Hanna Kok Facebook: @ithrivezone Instagram: @ithrivezoneTo Connect with CesarRespino go to:

The Perrys' Q&A episodes are some of your favorites. In this one, the Perrys answer questions from their Instagram followers, covering topics related to evangelism, marriage, parenting, recognition, and forgiveness. How do you know if you are called to evangelize? Is it okay if a husband and wife attend different churches? What if you're hesitant to have kids and bring them into a broken world? Let's talk about it. Scripture references:1 Peter 3:1-2Matthew 6:1-2 Subscribe to the Perrys' newsletter.To support the work of the Perrys, donate via PayPal.www.withtheperrys.comboldapparel.shopwww.jackiehillperry.comwww.preston-perry.com