3 Things That Get Confused for Forgiveness with Tim Tedder | Episode 288

Forgiveness.

It’s one of the most powerful tools God gives us in marriage. Yet, when infidelity shatters trust, the path forward can feel confusing. What does real forgiveness actually look like? And how do you know if you’re doing it in a healthy way?

My guest today, Tim Tedder, is a licensed counselor and coach who has spent more than 20 years helping individuals and couples recover after infidelity. Tim’s work is shaped not only by professional training, but also by personal experience. After walking through the devastation of infidelity in his own life, God eventually led him into a calling of helping others find healing and hope.

In this conversation, Tim shares the freedom that comes from genuine forgiveness. He also explains three common ways people try to forgive that actually keep them stuck, along with two forms of forgiveness that truly help people move forward.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Three common substitutes people mistake for forgiveness
• The difference between decisional forgiveness and emotional forgiveness
• Why forgiveness does not automatically restore trust
• How genuine forgiveness can bring freedom, even if a relationship is not restored
• And more!

I was moved by Tim’s honesty about his story and the healing journey that brought him here. I hope you find this conversation as encouraging and clarifying as I did!

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