Randy L Boyd
Randy L Boyd
Grace and Forgiveness: The Healing Power of Letting Go
Grace and Forgiveness: The Healing Power of Letting Go
Grace and Forgiveness: The Healing Power of Letting Go
Monday 29th September 2025
Explore grace and forgiveness with Randy and Cathy Boyd in this heartfelt episode of 'Healing Courageously'.
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Randy L Boyd
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Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Forgiveness is not about forgetting but choosing freedom over bitterness.
- Grace is unmerited favour and love, essential in any relationship.
- Forgiveness is a process, not a one-time event.
- Setting healthy boundaries is crucial while extending grace.
- Forgiving oneself is key to personal healing.
"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you."
How do we navigate the turbulent waters of forgiveness and grace, especially when the wounds feel fresh? This episode of 'Healing Courageously' with hosts Randy and Cathy Boyd tackles this profound question head-on. They explore the complex emotions surrounding grace and forgiveness, especially in the face of deep betrayals and personal guilt.
With candid anecdotes from their own lives, they illuminate the challenges and rewards of choosing forgiveness, emphasising that it's not about forgetting but about freeing oneself from the shackles of bitterness. Randy and Cathy share personal stories, shedding light on their journey through addiction and the power of grace in their relationship. They delve into common misconceptions about forgiveness, clarifying that it's not about excusing or forgetting wrongdoing but about choosing to let go for one's peace.
The Boyds discuss how forgiveness is a process that might need to be repeated daily and emphasise that it does not equate to reconciliation. Grace, as they describe, is the bridge to forgiveness—a choice to love despite flaws. They share how grace helped Cathy forgive Randy after his affair, illustrating that grace can lead to profound healing and stronger relationships.
The couple also touches on practical steps to apply grace in relationships and the importance of setting boundaries while extending forgiveness. With a mix of humour and raw honesty, this episode offers a supportive space for anyone struggling with letting go of past hurts. The Boyds encourage listeners to start small, focus on the present, and realise that forgiveness is a journey worth taking. Is it time for you to choose freedom over bitterness?
Tune in to hear how grace can lead you there.