In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, host Anthony Russo continues his conversation with Jim Newcomer about his mini-book on forgiveness. They delve deep into the theology and practical applications of forgiveness, discussing differences between 'lovingly covering' an offense and 'lovingly confronting' it. Jim Newcomer explains the scriptural foundation behind these concepts, pointing to verses from 1 Peter, Proverbs, and Corinthians. The episode also touches on situations involving repeated offenses, the need for wisdom in handling different scenarios of hurt, and the difference between forgiving an individual versus an organization. Towards the end, Newcomer discusses his co-editor role in the Lifeline for Teens mini book series, highlighting its unique focus on relevant issues for teens.

00:28 Foundations of Forgiveness

01:41 Covering in Love vs. Transactional Forgiveness

06:02 Handling Continuous Sin and Serious Offenses

14:23 Forgiveness in Complex Situations

16:37 Expanded materials for Teens | LifeLine for Teens mini-book series

21:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources:

Grab a copy of our mini-book "Help! I Can't Forgive"

Grab a copy of our mini-book for teens "Help! I Need to Forgive"

Listen to part 1, "Help for Those Struggling to Forgive" with Jim Newcomer

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