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Forgiveness is one of the hardest journeys we will ever walk — especially when the wounds run deep.

In this deeply personal episode of the Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns shares her own journey of wrestling with forgiveness after being kidnapped as a child and separated from her mother. She opens up about the anger, confusion, and pain that followed her into adulthood — and how God slowly led her toward healing and freedom.

If you’ve ever struggled to forgive someone who hurt you deeply…
 If you’ve wrestled with betrayal, abandonment, family wounds, or trauma…
 This episode will meet you right where you are.

Lauren also walks through the powerful biblical story of Joseph — betrayed by his own brothers, sold into slavery, and separated from his family for over 20 years — yet he chose forgiveness and saw God redeem what was meant for harm.

This conversation will help you understand:

• What forgiveness really means (and what it doesn’t)
• How to forgive when there’s no apology
• Healing from childhood trauma and family wounds
• Letting go of bitterness, shame, and anger
• Why forgiveness is for your freedom, not theirs
• How God redeems painful stories for purpose

Whether you are healing from a broken relationship, a painful past, or deep emotional wounds — this episode will encourage you that freedom is possible.

Key Bible Story: Joseph (Genesis 37–45)
Theme: Forgiveness, healing, redemption, freedom through Christ

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Contact Lauren:

Website laurenburns.net

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Free Forgiveness Handout 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GVf1Vf0PgleLw4NuXFsd5RSgdCwklXAZ/view?usp=drive_link

Disclaimer:

The purpose of the Redeemed Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guest do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advise. Pease pray and thoroughly research options for medical needs. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibilit

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