The thought of forgiving the person who hurt you (or your loved ones) can seem unthinkable, unfair, and unequivocally wrong. For many, the pain is just too real. However, forgiveness is at the heart of God’s character. It’s why Jesus came. And it’s at the heart of healing, growth, and freedom.

In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss what forgiveness is, and what is it NOT, along with the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. They also share common misconceptions about forgiveness, why forgiving is difficult, why it’s important, and how to do it. If you struggle with receiving forgiveness from God or extending forgiveness to others, then listen and gain biblical insights and practical steps to help you walk in the freedom of forgiveness.

Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Listen in to learn more :

01:09 - 02:21 Importance of Forgiveness in Faith

05:20 - 06:33 Understanding Forgiveness

12:48 - 13:40 Struggling With Forgiveness and Justice

20:47 - 21:45  Lessons of Forgiveness in Scripture

26:22 - 27:57  The Power of Forgiveness

38:50 - 40:40 Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

Genesis 3:15,21 -- “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”  … The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.”

Matthew 18:21-35 – Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

Luke 5:20 -- “When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 23:34 – “Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”

Romans 12:18 – “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”

Ephesians 4:30-31 – “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Colossians 3:13 – “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

1 John 1:9 -- “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”