Well Faith with Chris Teien
Well Faith with Chris Teien features practical, Bible-centered messages to help you connect with Christ the Rock and live out WELL Faith: Worshiping, Encouraging, Learning, and Loving.
This podcast includes recent Sunday messages from Rockwell Church, along with midweek replay episodes (titles marked with an asterisk *). These timeless teachings from Pastor Chris’s earlier ministry still speak truth, offer hope, and help listeners grow in their faith today. Each episode is designed to encourage your walk with Christ and equip you to live with grace, purpose, and spiritual strength.
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Well Faith with Chris Teien
The Gift You Give Yourself: Forgiveness*
Forgiveness isn’t just for the one who wronged you—it’s a powerful gift you give yourself. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien shares how releasing past hurts opens the door to freedom, peace, and renewed relationships. Through Scripture like Ephesians 4:32 and Luke 6:35, you’ll see how God’s grace empowers you to let go and live free.
Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/16335677
Key Points:
- Forgive like God, who sets us free from sin (Romans 4:8; Hebrews 8:12).
- Forgive one another and be free to move forward (Colossians 3:13; Matthew 18:21-22).
- Unforgiveness is a trap that robs you of peace (Matthew 6:15; Ephesians 4:31-32).
Personal Stories from Pastor Chris:
Pastor Chris shares stories of strained relationships and moments from his own life and marriage that highlight how forgiveness, even when difficult, restores connection and lifts heavy burdens.
Notable Quotes:
- “Forgiveness is like tearing up the IOU you’ve been holding over someone’s head.”
- “When God forgives, He chooses not to remember—it’s finished and forgotten.”
- “Unforgiveness doesn’t punish them; it chains you.”
Actionable Takeaways:
- Reflect on who you need to forgive and release them to God.
- Pray for strength to forgive, even when the hurt feels too deep.
- Let God’s grace shape how you treat others who have wronged you.
- Take a step to repair a strained relationship.
Scripture References:
Ephesians 4:32; Romans 4:8; Hebrews 8:12; Colossians 3:13; Matthew 6:15; Luke 6:35; James 2:13.
Keywords:
forgiveness, freedom, grace, letting go, mercy, relationships, Ephesians 4:32, Christian living, spiritual healing, peace
Challenge:
Ask God to show you someone you need to forgive, and take a practical step to release that burden and live in freedom.
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New messages released Sundays.
Replay messages from Pastor Chris’s earlier ministry (2021 and prior), marked with an asterisk (*), are posted midweek.