With The Moores

In this episode, Channing and Monica delve into the complexities of forgiveness, exploring its practical aspects, the difference between forgiveness and trust, and the emotional journey involved. They discuss the biblical perspective on forgiving those who are unrepentant, the importance of understanding our own sinfulness, and the necessity of setting boundaries in relationships. The conversation emphasizes that forgiveness is a choice that requires ongoing effort and highlights the spiritual implications of holding onto unforgiveness. They also touch on the role of gossip in perpetuating unforgiveness and the path to inner healing and deliverance.TakeawaysForgiveness is a choice, not an emotion.You can forgive someone even if they are not sorry.Trust must be rebuilt after forgiveness, but it is not the same as forgiveness.Unforgiveness can lead to bitterness and resentment, affecting all relationships.The depth of our own sinfulness helps us understand the need to forgive others.Setting boundaries is essential for healthy relationships and personal healing.Forgiveness is necessary for spiritual well-being and relationship with God.The process of forgiveness may take time and requires continual effort.Gossip can perpetuate unforgiveness and should be avoided.Inner healing and deliverance are important for overcoming deep-seated unforgiveness.

Today we unpack the messy, holy work of forgiveness—why it matters, how to do it God’s way, and what changes when the wound comes from your spouse. We share our story, the mindset shifts that helped us heal, and the practical steps for confronting in love without gossip, rebuilding trust with boundaries, and refusing the enemy’s “memory replay.”✨ In this episode: 👉 Defining forgiveness: releasing the debt and letting God be just 👉 Forgiveness vs. reconciliation (one-sided vs. two-sided) 👉 Confronting well: humility, no “always/never,” no assumed motives 👉 Boundaries that reveal real repentance (why trust takes time) 👉 How unforgiveness leaks into tone, silence, and intimacy 👉 When there’s no apology: choosing forgiveness without quick reconciliation 👉 Handling intrusive “memory recall” with truth and repeated choice📖 Scripture references: 📌 Luke 17:1–6; Matthew 7:3–5 📌 See also: Matthew 18; Ephesians 4:31–32; Matthew 18:21–22👉 Share your question or story with us—your topic might make it into the Q&A.

Every couple brings baggage into their relationship past hurts, unmet expectations, or even old wounds we never dealt with. The problem is, when life gets hard, it’s easy to forget that our spouse isn’t the enemy.In this episode, Channing and Monica get real about:How past baggage shows up in your marriage (and what to do about it)Why your spouse isn’t the problem  even when it feels like they arePractical ways to fight for each other, not against each otherHow we’ve personally walked through seasons of blame, baggage, and breakthroughWhether you’re newly married or years in, this conversation will encourage you to stop fighting the wrong battles and start building a marriage that lasts.👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more honest conversations about marriage, family, and faith.

Our marriage should have ended.We faced broken trust, multiple affairs, emotional abuse, bitterness, and years of living like roommates. By every statistic, we should have divorced… but God had other plans.In this first episode of With The Moores, we share the raw, unfiltered story of how we went from rock bottom to a restored marriage. This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s the messy truth of what happened, how we almost lost everything, and the long, non-linear process of healing, rebuilding trust, and becoming best friends again.If your marriage feels hopeless, if you’ve been betrayed, or if you’ve made mistakes you think can’t be forgiven — this conversation is for you.In this episode:The day the truth finally came outHow we handled the fallout (and what we’d do differently)Why we stayed when we weren’t “in love”Why we kept our mess quiet for yearsHow God healed what we thought was beyond repair💬 Our story is proof that restoration is possible. Not because we’re special — but because of what Jesus can do.