Forgiveness, Failure, and Healing: When Faith Meets Real-Life Betrayal - January 8, 2026

On this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve takes listeners into a thoughtful, honest conversation about forgiveness—what it truly means and why it matters when life hurts the most. Sparked by the public revelation of Philip Yancey’s long-term affair and the powerful response from his wife after 55 years of marriage, Steve unpacks biblical forgiveness as a process, not a pass, and explains why choosing forgiveness protects the heart from bitterness and despair. The episode also features an in-depth conversation with licensed Christian counselor Tabitha Westbrook about her candid interview with pastor Matt Chandler, addressing abuse, repentance, church leadership failures, and what real accountability and healing should look like in the church. Along the way, Steve mixes in encouragement, listener stories, dad jokes, faith-driven news about Tim Tebow’s ministry to special needs families and caregivers, and practical resources to help listeners grow closer to God. This is a real-world, grace-filled episode for anyone wrestling with betrayal, trauma, forgiveness, and the daily challenge of following Jesus.Listen to the Pastor Matt Chandler episode of "Hey Tabi!" here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-churches-make-abuse-worse-and-how-they-can/id1787874485?i=1000743045708See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.