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Forgiveness is easier said than done, and one woman warrior who has experienced the unthinkable is Carrie Sheffield. Carrie is the author of Motorhome Prophecies: A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness, in which she chronicles finding a way to forgive after a childhood of horrifying abuse at the hands of her cult-like father. Now, Carrie is an esteemed columnist and broadcaster who talks about the healing power of forgiveness through the grace of God. She discusses the uptick in depression and suicide across America, and why forgiveness is such an integral part of healing your own wounds - even if the other person doesn’t deserve it. She now shares her knowledge and wisdom with many others so they can learn to heal, too!

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Carrie’s father believed that he was a Mormon prophet and used his cult-like behavior to abuse his family

Often, those under the control of a cult leader or abuser will be isolated, routinely uprooted, and estranged from loved ones

Only the love of Christ truly assuaged the wounds that Carrie suffered as a result of her massive childhood trauma

Victims of childhood sexual abuse are much more likely to commit suicide later in life if they leave their trauma unresolved

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Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

Inevitably, we’re going to offend someone at some point in our lives, so the goal is to offer apologies that truly land, says Dr. Jennifer Thomas. She is the co-author of The 5 Apology Languages: The Secret to Healthy Relationships. Jennifer shares insight into the five apology languages and what they represent: expressing regret, accepting responsibility, forging restitution, making a planned change, and requesting forgiveness. A complete apology will include all five apology languages, Jennifer advises. She also cautions people to avoid judging the hearts of others. Instead, look for actions and real change to see if an apology is sincere or not.

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Start off with simple apologies and then build up to using all five apology languages

It’s important to avoid saying “I’m sorry” constantly but failing to back that phrase up with action and change

Another important aspect of apologizing is to own what you did - accept responsibility

We should show love and respect even when we disagree with others

The most dangerous and most stealthy adversary that America faces today is Communist China - but few people understand why! Tiffany Meier is a reporter, producer, and host of a popular show called China in Focus, where she discusses the devastating CCP incursion in American media, education, and infrastructure. This is called “soft power,” and it enables China to gain a strategic foothold without firing a shot on American soil. She has also produced a new documentary called Hollywood Takeover: China’s Control in the Film Industry. The film exposes the devastating influence that the CCP has on our entertainment industry and how it is influencing millions of Americans.


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One of the key things that effectively pushes back on Chinese incursion in America is to spread awareness about their agenda

Buy American-made products if you are able and stop spending money on anything made in China

Despite China’s hold on the film industry, independent film studios are gaining more power and momentum

The Chinese people are the most persecuted victims of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

IRENA'S VOW follows the life of a Polish nurse Irene Gut Opdyke who was awarded the Righteous Among the Nations medal for showing remarkable courage in her attempt to save Polish Jews during World War II. In this episode of Faith On Film, Holly interviews not only the actress who plays Irena in the movie but the real life daughter of Irene Gut OpDyke.

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

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