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Forgiveness, Trust, and Moving Forward (Episode 1 - Archive)
Forgiveness, Trust, and Moving Forward (Episode 1 - Archive)
Forgiveness, Trust, and Moving Forward (Episode 1 - Archive)
Tuesday 5th August 2025
Explore forgiveness and trust in relationships and recovery with Wes Thompson and Austin Hill on Relational Recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Forgiveness can become more complex with age and experience.
- Past betrayals influence our ability to trust others.
- Balancing self-protection with openness to new relationships is crucial.
- Forgiveness and trust are vital in sobriety and recovery.
- Comfort-seeking behaviours are impacted by our relational health.
Forgiveness becomes way more complicated as you get older.
Forgiveness and trust are tricky subjects, especially when tangled with the complexities of relationships and recovery. In this episode of Relational Recovery, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill tackle these issues head-on. They share candid reflections on how age and experience shape our understanding of forgiveness. Wes muses about the loss of naivety that comes with growing older, noting how it can make forgiveness more challenging but also more meaningful.
He explores how past betrayals and personal mistakes influence our ability to trust others, highlighting the balance between protecting oneself and remaining open to new relationships. Wes’s anecdotes about youthful exuberance versus the cautiousness of adulthood offer a relatable perspective for anyone navigating the ups and downs of human connection. The hosts also touch on how forgiveness and trust play crucial roles in sobriety and addiction recovery.
They discuss how these elements can impact what we seek for comfort, whether healthy or harmful. With their blend of Christian spirituality and psychology, Wes and Austin provide insights that are both heartfelt and practical, making this episode a must-listen for anyone grappling with unwanted behaviours or striving for healing. Whether you're in the thick of recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a thoughtful look at the power of forgiveness and trust.
So, if you've ever found yourself wrestling with these concepts, tune in for a conversation that might just shift your perspective.