Forgiveness is hard. Forgiveness after betrayal? It can feel impossible. If you’ve ever said, “I forgave them… but I’m still hurting,” or “I can’t let go of what I did,” you’re not alone—and you're not broken.

In this episode, I was honored to be a guest on Beyond Broken Vows with Emily & Johnny Spigelmire, where we talk about the deep work of forgiveness after betrayal, sexual sin, and shame. This isn’t surface-level forgiveness. It’s a deliverance path that brings real peace.

We talk about why you still feel pain after forgiving, how to grieve with God, and why full healing includes blessing the person who hurt you.

 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What forgiveness from the heart actually means (biblically)

• How to know if you’ve really let go—or just tried to

• Why grief is the missing first step in most forgiveness journeys

• How betrayed and betrayer alike can break shame and receive healing

🎧 Listen now—and if you’re ready to walk this out personally, my Journey to Healing from Injustices workbook is your next step. It’s short, powerful, and designed to walk you through these exact steps with God.

👉 Get the workbook: heatherobrien.net/healing-from-injustices

📖 Scripture + Prayer + Declaration

Scripture: “Forgive from your heart… just as your Heavenly Father forgave you.” – Matthew 18:35 Prayer: God, I don’t want to carry this any longer. Teach me how to grieve with You, forgive with You, and bless even those who’ve hurt me. Declaration: God, You said to forgive from the heart. Therefore, I am and I will walk in freedom. {insert your name}, you are and you will forgive fully and walk unchained.

 🎧 Listen to Beyond Broken Vows Podcast with Johnny & Emily Spigelmire: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-broken-vows-christian-marriage-adultery-pornography/id1689785999

 

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