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The Forgiveness and Renewal Podcast - Healing HeartsThe Forgiveness Shift — 🔥 Family Wounds: Healing When Blood Hurts You 🔥Send us a textSome of the deepest hurts don’t come from enemies — they come from our own family.In this heartfelt episode of The Forgiveness Shift, we explore the complex terrain of parent wounds, sibling betrayal, and generational cycles of dysfunction. If you've ever struggled with pain that feels too close to home, this episode offers a sacred space to begin — or continue — your healing.We’ll talk about:How to set healthy boundaries without guiltWhen to forgive vs. when to rele...2025-04-2306 minThe Forgiveness and Renewal Podcast - Healing Hearts🎙️The Forgiveness Shift - When They Are NOT Sorry🎙️Send us a textWelcome back to The Forgiveness Shift — the podcast where reclaiming your peace and joy starts with the power of forgiveness. I’m Dr. Norma, and in today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most challenging questions on the path to emotional freedom: How do you forgive someone who isn’t sorry?An apology often feels like the missing piece for closure, but real forgiveness isn’t about the other person — it’s about releasing yourself. When the apology never comes, the hurt can linger, trapping you in cycles of pain and rese...2025-04-1906 minThe Forgiveness and Renewal Podcast - Healing Hearts🎙️The Forgiveness Shift Episode 3: The Heavy Weight 🏋🏻♀️ of Unforgiveness (And How to Let Go)Send us a textUnforgiveness doesn't just weigh on your heart—it impacts your entire life. In this powerful episode, Dr. Norma McLauchlin explores the emotional and physical toll unforgiveness takes on us. Through inspiring stories, practical steps, and heartfelt insights, you'll discover how releasing grudges can transform your emotional health, physical well-being, and spiritual journey.What you’ll experience in this episode:✅ The hidden costs of carrying resentment✅ Real-life stories of people who found freedom through forgiveness✅ A guided exercise to help you write a powerful “unsent forgiveness letter”✅ A heartf...2025-03-2806 min
The Forgiveness and Renewal Podcast - Healing Hearts🎙️ The Forgiveness Shift_Episode 2: Do Women & Men Forgive Differently?🔥Send us a text Ever wonder why forgiveness seems harder for some people than others? In this insightful episode of The Forgiveness Shift, Dr. Norma explores the intriguing ways gender influences our approach to forgiveness. Learn about the psychology behind why women often struggle with forgiving themselves, while men grapple with letting go of resentment.Hear powerful personal stories—including Jessica’s journey to self-forgiveness after divorce, and Dr. Norma’s own battle with resentment—that reveal the profound impact society, upbringing, and faith have on forgiveness patterns.📖 Scripture Highlight: Proverbs 19:11 – "A person’s wis...2025-03-2007 min
The Forgiveness and Renewal Podcast - Healing Hearts🔄 The Forgiveness Shift – 🔥 Episode 1: The Truth About Forgiveness (And Why It’s So Hard)🔥Send us a textWhy is forgiveness so hard? In this powerful first episode of The Forgiveness Shift, Dr. Norma McLauchlin breaks down the real reasons we struggle with forgiveness and why it’s not just about emotions—it’s a choice.🔹 What You’ll Learn:✅ Why forgiveness feels unfair—and how to shift your mindset✅ The biggest myths about forgiveness (like “forgive and forget”)✅ The Biblical foundation & modern psychology behind letting go✅ Why holding onto resentment keeps you stuck and how to move forwar...2025-03-1207 min
Sermonette by Dr Norma McLauchlin🌿Embracing the Journey with God: 📖 Isaiah 41:10Send us a textYou prayed for growth—but are you ready to walk in it? 🌱Too often, we hesitate when God calls us forward. We let fear, doubt, and the need for "certainty" hold us back. But the truth is: Your season of growth has arrived—it’s time to step into it boldly.In this episode of Embracing the Journey with Dr. Norma, we explore:✅ How to recognize when God is calling you forward—and stop second-guessing yourself.✅ Why fear is NOT...2025-03-0808 min
Sermonette by Dr Norma McLauchlin🌱Embracing the Journey with God: 📖Colossians 2:7 📖Proverbs 27:17Send us a textAfter the pruning comes the planting. 🌿God doesn’t just remove things from our lives—He prepares us for something greater. But are you taking time to get rooted in purpose? Growth isn’t just about what you see on the surface—it’s about how deeply planted your faith is beneath it.In this episode of Embracing the Journey with God, we explore:✅ How to nurture your faith after letting go of what no longer serves you.✅ Why be...2025-03-0708 min
Sermonette by Dr Norma McLauchlin🌱 "Embracing the Journey with God:📖 John 15:2Send us a textGrowth isn’t just about adding—it’s about letting go. 🌿 Just as trees shed branches in Spring to make room for new life, God prunes us—removing what no longer serves us so we can step into something greater. But are you resisting His process?In this episode of Embracing the Journey with God, we explore:✅ What spiritual pruning looks like—and why it’s necessary for growth.✅ How to recognize when God is calling you to release something—a mindset, a relationsh...2025-03-0608 min
Sermonette by Dr Norma McLauchlin🌱 Embracing the Journey with God: 📖 Philippians 1:6Send us a textFaith isn’t a fixed point—it’s a journey that evolves, just like the changing of the seasons. In this episode of Embracing the Journey with God, we explore how faith grows, stretches, and even faces moments of doubt—but through it all, God is still at work in you.With the arrival of Spring, nature reminds us that renewal is possible—that after every spiritual winter, there is a season of growth waiting to bloom. Dr. Norma shares a powerful modern-day story of t...2025-03-0609 min
The Forgiveness and Renewal Podcast - Healing Hearts🎙️ Forgiveness and Renewal-Episode 10: A New Year, A New Start – Embracing Self-Responsibility & Renewal ✨Send us a textAs we wrap up this season of Forgiveness and Renewal, this final episode delivers a powerful truth: real change starts within. 💡💛Through Clara’s story, we explore how taking responsibility for our healing 🧘🏾♀️💭 unlocks the path to transformation. Forgiveness isn’t just about releasing others—it’s about freeing yourself. 🗝️✨ If you’re feeling stuck, it’s time to shift your mindset, let go of what’s holding you back, and step into the new year with clarity and purpose. 🌱🚀Join me as we reflect, reset, and embrace the lesson...2025-03-0108 min
The Forgiveness and Renewal Podcast - Healing Hearts🎙️ Forgiveness and Renewal - Episode 9: Stillness in the Storm: Protecting Your 🧘🏾♀️Peace in a Chaotic WorldSend us a textIn a world full of noise, Dr Norma provides tips on how to stay grounded? How do you protect your mind, your home, and your spirit from stress, negativity, and emotional overload? This episode is your guide to finding peace in the chaos—not by reacting to everything around you, but by preparing yourself with wisdom, faith, and stillness. ✨🔹 What You'll Learn:✅ How to pause the noise and find stillness in God’s presence 🧘🏾♀️✅ The difference between reacting and responding with wisdom 🧠💡✅...2025-02-1922 min
The Forgiveness and Renewal Podcast - Healing Hearts🎙 Forgiveness and Renewal - Episode 8: Digital Forgiveness: Letting Go in the Age of Social Media🤔Send us a textIn this episode of Forgiveness & Renewal with Dr. Norma, we explore the impact of social media on our relationships and emotional well-being. Have you ever held onto resentment from a hurtful comment, a public embarrassment, or a digital misunderstanding? Social media makes it easy to carry grudges, but true healing requires real-world forgiveness.Join Dr. Norma as she shares three powerful steps to letting go of digital conflicts, restoring peace, and using social media as a tool for grace instead of division. Plus, hear the compelling short story, The...2025-02-1507 minThe Forgiveness and Renewal Podcast - Healing Hearts🎙 Forgiveness and Renewal - Episode 7: ✨ How Adapting to Change Can Help Us Forgive ✨Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode, Dr. Norma shares how being honest with yourself is the first step to embracing change and finding forgiveness.👀 Hear Jasmine’s powerful story—a reminder that living by society’s expectations can be its own trap. When she faced the truth and forgave herself, she found freedom and purpose.💭 Reflection Questions:🔑 What truth do you need to face to set yourself free?🔑 Are you living by someone else’s expectations?📲 Tune in now for steps to overcome resentment, embrace change, and move forward with renew...2025-02-0408 minThe Forgiveness and Renewal Podcast - Healing Hearts🎙️Forgiveness and Renewal - Episode 6: 🎙️Rewriting Your Life Story: From Victim to Victory 🎙️Send us a text📚 Do you feel like you're stuck in a narrative where life keeps casting you as the victim 😔—or even the villain? 😳 It’s time to change the script! ✍🏽✨ In this empowering episode, Dr. Norma guides you through reclaiming your story and redefining your role as the hero 🦸🏾♀️ of your journey. Learn practical steps to break free from limiting beliefs 🚫, flip the plot 🎭, and write a new ending filled with purpose and triumph 🏆🎧 Tune in and start your rewrite today!We are waiting for you! www.fabforgiveness.comForgiveness and Renewal Podcasthttps...2025-02-0104 min
The Forgiveness and Renewal Podcast - Healing Hearts🎙️Forgiveness and Renewal - Episode 3: Forgiveness as a Gift 🎁✨Send us a textIn this heartwarming episode of the Forgiveness and Renewal podcast, we unpack the idea of forgiveness as a precious gift you give to yourself. Through Sarah’s moving story of reconciliation with her mother, discover how letting go of resentment can free you from lingering hurts and pave the way for renewed relationships. 💌What to Expect:A candid look into Sarah’s journey toward healing and restoration ❤️Insights into the emotional freedom that true forgiveness can bring 🕊️Encouragement to take your own step toward letting go and finding peace 🙏Joi...2025-01-1304 min
The Forgiveness and Renewal Podcast - Healing Hearts🎙️Forgiveness and Renewal - Episode 5: Embracing Self-Forgiveness ✨Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode of the Forgiveness and Renewal podcast, we focus on the power of forgiving ourselves 🕊️. We begin with a prayer, inviting God’s grace and healing into our discussion. You’ll meet Lisa, a perfectionist who faced overwhelming guilt after a major project failed due to her oversight. Consumed by self-condemnation, Lisa discovered the importance of self-forgiveness through journaling, prayer, and the guidance of a caring mentor. ✍️Key Takeaways:Real-life insights from Lisa’s struggle with perfectionismPractical steps for releasing guilt and embracing G...2025-01-1303 min
The Forgiveness and Renewal Podcast - Healing Hearts🎙️Forgiveness and Renewal - Episode 4: Following Christ’s Example of Forgiveness 🕊️Send us a textWelcome back to the Forgiveness and Renewal podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Norma, and in this uplifting episode, we’ll discover how the life and teachings of Jesus can guide us toward profound forgiveness. Through Marcus’s story—where a betrayal in a business deal tested his faith—you’ll see how reflecting on Christ’s words, “Father, forgive them,” can spark true healing. ✨What to Expect:Opening Prayer 🙏 – Inviting God’s guidance to open our hearts and minds.Marcus’s Journey 🤝 –...2025-01-1304 min
The Forgiveness and Renewal Podcast - Healing Hearts🎙️Forgiveness and Renewal - Episode 2: The Power of Forgiveness ✨🕊️Send us a textIn this uplifting episode of the Forgiveness and Renewal podcast, we dive into David’s heartfelt journey of letting go of deep-rooted resentment and discovering the freedom that comes from true forgiveness. Join our host as she shares how one simple act—writing a letter—sparked a powerful reconciliation between two estranged brothers. 💌✨What to Expect:An inspiring story of betrayal, healing, and restoration ❤️Insight into the emotional weight of holding onto unforgiveness 🙇♂️Practical steps to begin your own journey of letting go 🪶A guided prayer and reflection to help you practice forgiv...2025-01-1303 minThe Forgiveness and Renewal Podcast - Healing Hearts🎙️Forgiveness and Renewal - Episode 1: Introduction to Forgiveness 🎧✨Send us a textWelcome to the inaugural episode of *Forgiveness & Renewal* with Dr. Norma McLauchlin! 🌿 In this heartfelt introduction, Dr. Norma sets the tone for a powerful 10-part series designed to help you embrace the transformative power of forgiveness this New Year. 💡 In this episode, you’ll discover:- What forgiveness truly means and why it’s essential for emotional and spiritual well-being - The life-changing benefits of releasing resentment and embracing healing - A reflective exercise to begin your personal journey toward freedom 🙏 Start your week with an upli...2025-01-1104 min