In Episode 7 of the Repentance & Reconciliation series, we tackle one of the most difficult yet vital topics in the church today: discernment in repentance. What do we do when someone says, “I’m sorry,” but their life shows no real change? How do we honor God’s grace without enabling manipulation in His name?
Alicia Ragan walks us through Scripture and real-life examples to uncover:
👉 Why premature reconciliation wounds the innocent and empowers the unrepentant
👉 The difference between true repentance (fruit, humility, accountability) and false repentance (manipulation, blame-shifting, rushing trust)
👉 How churches can protect victims, hold abusers accountable, and still extend Christ’s hope of restoration
👉 Why discernment, boundaries, and accountability are not unloving—but deeply biblical
This is a crucial conversation for every believer who longs to see the church walk in truth, protect the vulnerable, and uphold the transforming power of genuine repentance.
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