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On Faith, Family, and Fulfillment, Chris and Suzanne Vester discuss the topics of creating a strong bond and having a loving relationship through Christian values. Each week, listeners can tune in to hear stories and discussions from guests, ranging from faith pastors and family counselors, to people just like you, describing the importance of staying the course and providing wisdom and lifelong lessons to one another. Chris and Suzanne invite you to strengthen your core and create a trusting and loving bond on Faith, Family, and Fulfillment.
Faith. Family. Fulfillment.
E91: Forgiving Without Forgetting
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Chris & Suzanne Vester
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Season 2
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Episode 91
In this honest and emotionally rich episode of Faith, Family, and Fulfillment, we explore the complex nature of forgiveness—how to release the weight of resentment without denying the reality of what happened. Forgiveness isn’t always clean or complete, but it can be freeing, especially when it's rooted in faith, self-awareness, and love.
Minute Markers:
- 00:00 Intro: Introducing the tension between letting go and holding on.
- 5:10 Hindsight Reflection: Looking back with clarity to understand what shaped the hurt—and the growth.
- 10:10 Mastering Marriages: How forgiveness plays a critical role in long-term relationships, especially in marriage.
- 15:20 Not Ready to Make Nice: The truth about forgiveness when emotions are still raw—and how to navigate that space with grace.
- 20:11 Self-Serving Forgiveness: When forgiveness is more about setting yourself free than reconciling with the other person.
Tune in as we unpack what it means to forgive without forgetting, and how doing so can lead to deeper faith, stronger relationships, and true fulfillment.