48. Forgiving a Father Who Hurt You, with Pastor James Seiler

All too often, fathers hurt their kids. Sometimes intentionally, sometimes unintentionally. Either way, the impact is profound. Father woundings run deep, and they hold us back from living the fullness of the life we’ve been called to — unless we’re able to release the offense through the power of forgiveness. That’s not easy to do, of course. But it’s necessary. Joining us in this episode is Pastor James Seiler of Authentic Church who opens up about the ways his fathers hurt him and explains how he was able to get to a place where he could forgive them — and the healing that occurred for both him and his fathers as a result of that forgiveness. The idea of forgiving a father who hurt you can seem impossible. After listening to this conversation, you’ll see that it’s not only possible, but essential, and you’ll be equipped with some tools to help you take the next step. Resources Total Forgiveness, by R. T. Kendall Lean more about Authentic Church and connect with Pastor James A Dose of Motivation “It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.” — William Shakespeare Connect with us: Watch more great content on our YouTube Channel Follow us on Instagram Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Reach out to us at [email protected] Music in this episode is from "Good Ol' Man" (©2022) by Drew Green and reproduced with permission from Drew Green.