Making Sense of Faith with Adam Hamilton

The Day Two Grieving Families Chose Love Over Hate


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In this deeply moving episode of Making Sense of Faith, Adam Hamilton sits down with Scott Mosher, a father who experienced the ultimate tragedy when his police officer son was killed in the line of duty. What unfolds is not a story of bitterness or revenge, but one of radical forgiveness that defies understanding. Mosher shares how he and his wife not only forgave the family of the man who killed their son but formed a lasting relationship with them—attending each other's sons' funerals and continuing to support one another years later. It's a powerful testimony of how faith can transform even the deepest wounds into unexpected bridges of healing and hope.

Powerful Moments From This Episode:

"Here, Let Me Show You the Way" - Discover the powerful vision that instantly changed a grieving father's heart, allowing him to see beyond tragedy to the possibility of redemption and forgiveness.

The Unexpected Gift - Learn about the remarkable act of compassion that came from the most unexpected source just days after the tragedy, and how it set the stage for an extraordinary journey of mutual healing.

When Two Grieving Families Unite - Witness what happened when two families who should have been divided by hatred chose to walk through grief together, defying social expectations and exemplifying the radical center where healing happens.

Forgiveness Begins With Self - Hear the profound insight about why forgiving ourselves is the essential first step to healing relationships and moving forward after tragedy or wrongdoing.

The Freedom Beyond Bitterness - Experience the transformative wisdom from someone who lived on "both sides of the coin"—first as a child unable to forgive, then as an adult who found freedom through radical forgiveness.

This episode isn't just about a headline-making tragedy; it's about the messy, beautiful reality of what forgiveness looks like in practice. As Adam guides this conversation with compassion and thoughtfulness, we're invited to wrestle with what forgiveness might mean in our own lives. Whether you're carrying decades of hurt or fresh wounds, this story offers both challenge and hope. It reminds us that forgiveness isn't about excusing wrong, but about finding a way forward that doesn't let pain define us. If you're struggling with forgiveness or simply curious about how faith intersects with life's most difficult moments, this episode provides both the intellectual framework and the heart-level inspiration to begin your own journey toward healing.
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