86: Forgiveness: The Transformative Power to Heal Your Heart and Mind w/Ron Ramsey

I'm talking with Christian Marriage and Family Counselor Dr. Ron Ramsey about his book Forty Days to Forgiveness - The Christian's Field Guide to the Forgiveness Journey. The Bible declares we should forgive others...not for their sake, but for our own benefit. Dr. Ron walks us through the process of forgiving others and enjoying the health benefits that follow.

Time Stamps:

1:20 - Defining forgiveness and the difference between the Christian and secular perspectives on forgiveness

4:00 - The personal benefits of forgiveness, including its impact on our spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing

7:00 - Myths and misconceptions about forgiveness

10:00 - The ACTION model for forgiving another person:

• Acknowledge the transgression and its impact
• Commit to the forgiveness process
• Transition from negative to positive thoughts about the offender
• Internalize the spirit of God through spiritual disciplines
• Be open to changing your perspective and breaking down emotional walls
• Nurture the forgiveness process and be prepared for setbacks

18:00 - The importance of continuous improvement and self-awareness in the forgiveness journey

20:00 - Closing thoughts and resources for further exploration of the topic of forgiveness

Links:

Full Show notes page: davidsandstrom.com/86

Or my website Podcast Homepage (Search Episode 86)

Ron's book: 40 Days to Forgiveness

David's book: The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health