How Do You Forgive After Injustice? Liz Matney on Grace, Faith, and Healing in Exile

Get a copy of the chapter “Grace: God’s Power to Crush the Impossible” from Thriving in Grace: Unleashing Wellness from a Biblical Perspective at karenadittman.com Want to be a guest on The Grace Cycle Show? Send Karen Dittman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1733503318442796293a1fecb Connect with Liz and order a copy of Home in Exile at https://lizmatney.com/ How do you forgive when injustice is real and deeply personal? How do you stay grounded in grace when your faith puts you at risk? And how do you pursue justice without losing compassion? In this episode of The Grace Cycle Show, Karen Dittman talks with Liz Matney, who shares her family’s harrowing experience of being illegally detained in India because of their faith-based service—and the long road toward healing, forgiveness, and grace that followed. Liz reflects on: What it means to forgive when harm isn’t hypothetical—but lived How God’s grace became an anchor in fear, uncertainty, and displacement The difference between forgiveness that bypasses pain and forgiveness that flows through healing And how faith can remain intact—even deepened—when it comes at great cost They also discuss: The current erosion of democracy in India and the persecution of religious minorities, including Christians How to hold truth, justice, and compassion at the same time And why grace is not passive—but a powerful force that reshapes hearts and fuels courage Liz also shares insights from her memoir, Home in Exile, and her conviction that God’s grace does not deny suffering—but meets us inside it and transforms how we live and love. This episode is for anyone asking: “How do I forgive when I’m still hurting?” “Where is God when injustice happens?” “How do I respond to persecution without becoming hardened?” “Can grace coexist with righteous anger and a call for justice?” If you’re navigating betrayal, injustice, or faith under pressure, this conversation offers a steady reminder: grace doesn’t erase the wound—but it can heal the heart and shape a more courageous, compassionate way forward. 00:00 Introduction to Forgiveness and Grace 00:39 Liz Matney's Story: Faith and Challenges in India 01:40 The Impact of Hindu Nationalism 04:04 Detention and God's Presence 05:25 Memoir and Family Legacy 06:17 Current Persecution and Grace 11:15 Healthcare Crisis in Indore 14:09 Grace and Accountability 16:53 Deliverance and Return to the US 20:02 Finding Forgiveness 23:56 Conclusion and Prayer Want to be a guest on The Grace Cycle Show? Send Karen Dittman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1733503318442796293a1fecb