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Forgiveness, Part 2 (Full Episode - Archive)
Forgiveness, Part 2 (Full Episode - Archive)
Forgiveness, Part 2 (Full Episode - Archive)
Monday 29th December 2025
Explore forgiveness in addiction recovery with Wes Thompson and Austin Hill. Discover how self-forgiveness leads to healing and growth.
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Episode Overview
- Forgiveness is crucial for healing in addiction recovery.
- Self-forgiveness can be more challenging than forgiving others.
- Understanding God's love aids in self-acceptance.
- Change is incremental; focus on progress over perfection.
- Forgiveness leads to healing and breaks cycles of self-harm.
"If I can't forgive myself, that spirals oftentimes into bad behaviors like addictions."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this thought-provoking episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill continue their enlightening discussion on forgiveness and its pivotal role in addiction recovery. They explore the complexities of self-forgiveness, emphasising how it can often be more challenging than forgiving others. The hosts candidly share their own struggles with self-forgiveness, illustrating how it can lead to destructive behaviours if not addressed.
With a blend of Christian spirituality and psychology, they delve into the idea that forgiving oneself is essential for healing and growth. Wes and Austin highlight the importance of recognising our inherent value and worth, suggesting that understanding God's love can be a pathway to self-acceptance. They discuss how addiction is not just about substances but also involves lying to oneself, which forgiveness can help dismantle.
The conversation is rich with personal anecdotes and practical advice, making it relatable for anyone on a journey of recovery or seeking to understand the power of forgiveness. The episode also touches on the idea that change is incremental and requires patience and persistence. By focusing on progress over perfection, listeners are encouraged to embrace their journey and recognise the positive steps they are taking.
This episode is a reminder that forgiveness, both of oneself and others, is a choice that leads to healing and flourishing. So, what are you holding onto that might be holding you back from true recovery?