70: Forgiving Like Jesus: Transforming Your Heart, Health, and Relationships

This powerful episode delves into the transformative power of forgiveness and its profound impact on our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. David Sandstrom masterfully unpacks the biblical principles of forgiveness, revealing how it is a crucial component of aligning our lives with God's design for abundant living. He dispels common misconceptions about forgiveness, emphasizing that it is not about excusing wrongdoing, but rather a supernatural act of releasing the offender and entrusting justice to God. Sandstrom provides a practical forgiveness exercise to guide listeners through the process of healing and restoration, ultimately freeing them from the toxic grip of resentment, anger, and bitterness that can sabotage their health and relationships. This episode is a must-listen for any Christian over 40 seeking to maximize their health potential and live out their faith with renewed purpose and vitality.

Time Stamps:

1:03 - Continuing the series on the spiritual component of health

2:32 - The importance of forgiveness in nurturing healthy relationships

5:11 - The toxic effects of withholding forgiveness 6:50 - Biblical teachings on the importance of forgiveness

9:18 - Jesus' model of forgiveness and how it differs from the Old Testament law 14:10 - Jesus' example of forgiveness on the cross

16:43 - The supernatural nature of forgiveness

19:08 - The concept of separating the sinner from the sin

21:55 - The parable of the unforgiving servant and the importance of limitless forgiveness

24:55 - Defining what forgiveness is and is not

31:56 - The true meaning and process of forgiveness

41:29 - The forgiveness exercise and steps to break unholy soul ties

45:55 - Summary of the key points on the importance of forgiveness