Forgiveness after church hurt can be challenging. Church hurt is so painful because it happens in a sacred place among God’s people. If you have suffered religious trauma, you are not alone. In this episode, Dr. Bob Martin (Pops) walks you through how to begin healing from spiritual wounds, not by ignoring them, but by choosing biblical forgiveness and rediscovering God’s heart for restoration. If you’re struggling with bitterness, isolation, or even a crisis of faith, this episode is for you.
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0:00 – INTRO
1:04 – CHURCH HURT IS DEVASTATING BECAUSE IT’S A CONTRADICTION
Psalm 13:1
1:38 – KNOWING WHAT FORGIVENESS IS AND WHAT IT ISN’T
2:25 – FORGIVENESS IS THE ONLY PATH TO FREEDOM FROM YOUR BONDAGE OF BITTERNESS AND ANGER
3:10 – JESUS WAS BETRAYED BY RELIGIOUS PEOPLE TOO
He understands your pain
3:40 – BEGIN WITH PRAYER AND LAMENT
4:00 – SET BOUNDARIES TO GAURD YOUR HEART
Forgiveness and wisdom go hand in hand
4:36 – YOU DON’T HAVE TO HEAL ALONE
5:01 – LOSS OF TRUST IN GOD
5:55 – THE RESULT OF FORGIVENESS IS YOUR TRANSFORMATION
6:12 – CALL TO ACTION: CONSIDER TAKING STEPS TOWARDS FORGIVENES