In this episode of Family Matters, we walk through Joseph’s story and the powerful progression we see unfold, consequences that lead to confession, confession that softens hearts, and compassion that makes room for restoration. This episode is about what happens when truth comes out, hearts soften, and God begins to restore what was broken in families.

In this message from the Family Matters series, we trace the journey in Joseph’s story from consequences to confession, compassion, and restoration. Genesis shows how God uses truth, time, and grace to heal what sin and secrecy break within families.

What does it actually mean to pursue peace and where does our responsibility end?

In this episode, we dig into the tension between peacemaking and personal limits. Scripture calls us to live at peace with others as far as it depends on us, but what does that look like when peace isn’t returned?

We also explore why it’s so easy to spot flaws in others while missing our own blind spots, and what practices actually help us examine ourselves before addressing someone else. This conversation challenges us to slow down, look inward, and pursue peace without ignoring truth, boundaries, or accountability.

In this message, we explored how followers of Jesus respond to offense. Rather than reacting with anger or seeking revenge, Scripture calls us to bless, pursue peace, and examine our own hearts first. Romans 12 reminds us to do our part in peacemaking while trusting God with justice and outcomes beyond our control.

Forgiveness sounds simple, until you actually have to live it out.

In this episode, we wrestle with the real questions most people think but rarely say out loud:
How do you know when you’ve actually forgiven someone? Is forgiveness still required if the other person never apologizes or seeks it? And is forgiveness supposed to be instant… or is there a process and timeline to it?

We unpack what forgiveness is (and what it isn’t), how it impacts our hearts even when reconciliation isn’t possible, and why Scripture calls us to something deeper than just “moving on.”

Series: Offense

Speaker: Jon Simpson

1/18/26

Getting offended is unavoidable, but staying offended is a trap. In this episode, we explore how Scripture describes offense as a spiritual stronghold, why it’s such a powerful tool of the enemy, and how wisdom, forgiveness, and trust in God lead to freedom rather than retreat.

Offense is unavoidable in a broken world, but Scripture warns that an offended heart becomes harder to reach than a fortified city. This message explores how offense becomes a spiritual trap, why we’re tempted to run from it, and how God calls us to respond with wisdom, forgiveness, and trust. Through the stories of Jonah, David, and the wisdom of Proverbs, we’re challenged to stop taking the bait and start walking in freedom.

Offense is the bait, unforgiveness is the trap. This episode explores why offense is so powerful and how Jesus calls us to respond.

Series: Offense

Speaker: Jon Simpson

1/6/26