About this episode

The episode discusses how forgiveness can transform guilt and the relationship between forgiveness, guilt, and God's healing grace.

Friends, In this Summer Rewind episode, I'm bringing back my conversation with Fr. Thomas Berg, originally released as Choosing Forgiveness. Together, we explore one of the most challenging aspects of the Christian life: what happens when guilt lingers long after we've sought forgiveness. Many of us understand God's mercy intellectually, yet continue carrying shame, self-condemnation, and regret. Fr. Thomas offers profound insights into the relationship between forgiveness, guilt, freedom, and God's healing grace. Drawing from Scripture, spiritual wisdom, and practical experience, this conversation invites us to reflect on Jesus' call to reconciliation and consider how forgiveness can transform not only our relationships with others, but also our relationship with ourselves. Reflection Question If God has already forgiven you, what keeps you from receiving that forgiveness fully? Fr. Thomas Berg's Link(s): Profile: https://mcgrath.nd.edu/about/faculty-staff/fr-thomas-v-berg-ph-d/ Book: Choosing Forgiveness: Unleash the Power of God's Grace: https://a.co/d/0aMsn9sO Connect with Dr. Carron Partner with Us: https://go.drcarron.com/FIFYPodcastGift Work with me 1:1 — Looking for…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Carron Silva

Guest: Fr. Thomas Berg

Topics covered

• forgiveness
• guilt
• Christian life
• God's mercy
• healing grace
• reconciliation

Keywords

• forgiveness
• guilt
• Christianity
• shame
• self-condemnation
• healing
• reconciliation

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Choosing Forgiveness: Unleash the Power of God's Grace

Books & works: Choosing Forgiveness

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