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The Courage to Reconcile - Ep. 32
December 15, 2020
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Does the word reconciliation and all the thoughts and images associated with it, make your stomach knot? Are there certain names that immediately come to mind, maybe people who have been weighing heavily on your heart, leaving you with feelings of regret, maybe guilt, maybe even feelings of failure? What if obedience in this area can lead to increased freedom, deep healing, and a beautiful display of the gospel?
In this episode, Jennifer Slattery addresses some of the fears that hinder our obedience in this area and shares truths that can help us move forward.
When light comes, darkness must flee.
Find Jennifer Slattery at:
https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com/
https://www.facebook.com/JenSlatte
Find Wholly Loved Ministries at:
https://www.WhollyLoved.com
Group Discussion Questions:
1. Did anything surprise you in this episode?
2. Why or how is forgiveness separate from reconciliation?
3. Why must we not tie our obedience to seek reconciliation to the other person’s response?
4. When you consider initiating reconciliation, what fears arise?
5. When are some times it might be unhealthy or unwise to reconcile?
6. Why is reconciliation so important to Christ?
7. How can following God’s guidance in regard to reconciliation help bring freedom?
8. In what ways can our reconciliation attempts reveal the gospel?
9. What does it mean to see ourselves in our “offender”?
10. What is God calling you to do now or next?
Episode Image Credit: Getty/Francesca Bellini
In this episode, Jennifer Slattery addresses some of the fears that hinder our obedience in this area and shares truths that can help us move forward.
When light comes, darkness must flee.
Find Jennifer Slattery at:
https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com/
https://www.facebook.com/JenSlatte
Find Wholly Loved Ministries at:
https://www.WhollyLoved.com
Group Discussion Questions:
1. Did anything surprise you in this episode?
2. Why or how is forgiveness separate from reconciliation?
3. Why must we not tie our obedience to seek reconciliation to the other person’s response?
4. When you consider initiating reconciliation, what fears arise?
5. When are some times it might be unhealthy or unwise to reconcile?
6. Why is reconciliation so important to Christ?
7. How can following God’s guidance in regard to reconciliation help bring freedom?
8. In what ways can our reconciliation attempts reveal the gospel?
9. What does it mean to see ourselves in our “offender”?
10. What is God calling you to do now or next?
Episode Image Credit: Getty/Francesca Bellini
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Meet Your Hosts
Jennifer Slattery, founder of Wholly Loved Ministries, is a multi-published author, national speaker, and speaking coach passionate about helping God's children reach their full potential and live fully surrendered to Christ. She is a host on Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear. Find her online at https://www.JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com
Carol Ogle McCracken is a fun-loving wedding planner, speaker, Bible teacher, and author who brings to Scripture to inspire a personal, vibrant relationship with Him. Her authentic challenges faced while journeying through alcoholism, raising a child with special needs, and divorce, equip her to teach, entertain and encourage you. Carol currently serves as the Minister of Discipleship at her home church and is a Christian communicator in many different forums, large and small, and especially enjoys teaching at women’s retreats. Her book Wisdom, Where to Find It if You've Lost, Forgotten, or Never Had It was released in November 2020.
