Sometimes apologies feel empty—either because they’re not genuine or because the pain runs too deep to move on. But in marriage, forgiveness isn’t optional. So how do you heal, rebuild trust, and truly reconcile after hurt?

In this episode of Needed Conversations with Ryan & Viktoriya Cole, we’re diving deep into:

• Why "I'm sorry" doesn’t always fix things & what a real apology looks like
• The difference between forgiveness & trust (they are NOT the same!)
• What Jesus really meant by forgiving 70x7—and why that doesn’t mean being a doormat
• What "love always trusts" actually means (hint: it’s not blind trust!)
• How unforgiveness poisons your heart & why forgiveness is more for YOU than them
• The path to true reconciliation (and what to do when trust is broken) Forgiveness frees you, but trust is rebuilt over time.

In this episode, we’ll help you navigate the journey of letting go of resentment, setting healthy boundaries, and rebuilding what was broken.

Key Scriptures:

Matthew 6:14-15 – If you don’t forgive, your Father won’t forgive you

Matthew 18:21-22 – What Jesus meant by forgiving 70x71 Corinthians 13:5-7 – Love keeps no record of wrongs & always trusts

James 5:16 – Confess your sins to one another and be healed

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:28 The Meaning of True Forgiveness

01:39 Series Recap and Personal Reflections

03:01 Understanding Apologies in Relationships

03:42 Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned

10:50 The Importance of Genuine Apologies

22:32 Forgiveness and Its Spiritual Significance

28:31 Reconciliation and Moving Forward

35:57 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview

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