Embodied Holiness
The Embodied Holiness Podcast explores how faith takes shape in everyday life. Each episode focuses on a practical topic, the challenges it presents, and what it means to embody holiness right where we are. Through honest stories, trusted resources, and conversations with special guests, we invite you to discover a way of following Jesus that is both deeply spiritual and deeply human. If you’re longing to grow in holiness in real, lived-out ways, you’re in the right place.
Embodied Holiness
Ep. 23 Face-to-Face Again: Is it Really Possible to Forgive?
You’ve left the toxic environment or relationship. You’ve been doing the work of healing past wounds. You’ve moved forward in so many ways. Then one day you’re face-to-face with the person who caused you so much pain. How do you respond? In this episode, we discuss the power of forgiveness and how it is essential to living a life of joy. Yes, it can be hard, but it is possible to forgive even that person, and it’s necessary if we’re going to be a source of healing for the world. Listen in as we wrap up our 3-part series on Reclaiming Joy.
Reflection/Discussion Questions:
1. Look up and read Ephesians 4:25-5:2
- (vs. 26-27) Who does Paul say we are making room for when we hang on to anger?
- Look carefully over the entire passage. What does Paul say we need to put away or give up?
- (vs. 4:32-5:2) What are the traits and/or actions Paul says we should possess?
- Looking at both lists, which traits are more prevalent in your life right now?
- Ask yourself, "Based on my current attitudes, who am I making room for in my soul?
2. What is one practical step you can take today to live in love?
3. What sins of others have you been retaining? What has been the result of that physically, emotionally, and spiritually?
"Forgiveness is dangerous to those who prefer tragic storylines." To Forgive is Human, by Everett Worthington
Additional resources mentioned:
To Forgive is Human, by Everett Worthington
How to Pray for Someone Who Hurt You, by Crystal McGowen
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