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#236 - How to Forgive When It Feels Impossible

September 16, 2025 • Sun Valley Community Church

Forgiveness isn’t easy, but it’s essential in order to give and relieve love. In this episode, Chad and Robert walk through what biblical forgiveness really means, why it matters for your relationships, and how to take real steps toward healing from deep wounds.

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Chapters:
00:00 Bitterness Closes the Door on Love
01:03 Why Forgiveness Is Central to the Gospel
02:28 God’s Design: Free Will and Broken Trust
04:37 What Forgiveness Really Means
07:47 Why Only Jesus Can Pay Our Debt
10:15 Forgiveness Requires Absorbing the Cost
12:58 Jesus Is the Redeemer and the Reward
14:46 How to Forgive Deep Offenses
16:25 Bitterness Blocks Trust and Love
21:12 How to Cancel the Debt and Heal
29:40 Do I Have to Reconcile the Relationship?