S11E15: Forgive Seventy Times Seven: Practicing the Impossible

What does it really mean to forgive “seventy times seven”? It’s a command that sounds both beautiful and impossible—until we begin to understand what forgiveness actually is. Forgiveness isn’t a moment—it’s a movement of the heart over time. Forgiveness often feels like giving something to the person who hurt us—but what if it’s actually something we do to set ourselves free? In this episode, we unpack the liberating nature of forgiveness: how it can release us from the cycle of resentment, even when the offender hasn’t apologized or changed. With insights from Scripture, therapy, and neuroscience, we’ll explore the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, the myths of “just getting over it,” and the internal shifts that make healing possible. Forgiveness isn’t about pretending the hurt didn’t happen—it’s about choosing to live untangled from its power. Through a story of personal forgiveness and repair, we’ll see how letting go can be the beginning of becoming whole again. Episode Links and References Everett Worthington - REACH Forgiveness Everett Worthington - Forgiving and Reconciling: Bridges to Wholeness and Hope . . . . . Stay connected: Instagram , Facebook YouTube (Unedited videos of each episode AND the Post Show Conversation.) Please

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S11E15: Forgive Seventy Times Seven: Practicing the Impossible is an episode from Being Known Podcast by Being Known Podcast.

This episode is 40:15 long.

This episode was published on Apr 30, 2025.

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