Forgiveness
From Journey On My Mind by Journey On My Mind
April 14, 2026 · 46 min · Season 4 · Episode 6
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of forgiveness for health and explores the REACH model for forgiveness.
Why is forgiveness so important for our own health, and how do we get better at it? What’s the difference between forgiving and reconciling? Do we always need both? Therapist Dave Verhaagen and pastors Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart share their own experiences and struggles with forgiving those who have wronged them. - - - In this episode, Dave shares Everett Worthington’s REACH model for forgiveness. That acronym stands for: (R)ecall (E)empathize with the offender (A)altruistically offer forgiveness (C)ommit publicly (H)old on to your commitment when doubts resurface - - - Do you have a comment or question about mental health and spiritual issues? Join the discussion: Text us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email Journey's care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.
People in this episode
Guests: Dave Verhaagen, Kevin Dixon, Sam Barnhart
Topics covered
- forgiveness
- mental health
- spirituality
- reconciliation
- personal experiences
Keywords
- forgiveness
- mental health
- spiritual issues
- REACH model
- reconciliation
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