Ep. 7 Removing the Gum From Your Soul: A Conversation on Letting Go

Sometimes the thing weighing us down isn’t heavy — it’s sticky. Ever feel like resentment sticks to you like gum on the bottom of your shoe? In this episode, Todd and Travis unpack the real weight of unforgiveness — how it sneaks into your day, shapes your reactions, and keeps you stuck. You’ll hear raw personal stories, faith-centered insight, and practical shifts that help you release bitterness and reclaim peace.

If you’ve been carrying something heavy (or someone), this conversation just might be the nudge that sets you free.

⏱️ Episode Highlights

• [00:00] The gum-on-the-shoe metaphor — why resentment spreads if we don’t remove it
• [03:00] Why forgiveness feels unnatural (and why we mistake it for letting someone off the hook)
• [04:15] A childhood forgiveness moment that changed everything
• [07:00] Road-rage reframe: the tow truck story that turned irritation into empathy
• [14:00] Shifting the phrase from “they did this to me” to “they did this to themselves”
• [18:00] The power of intentional release — naming, breathing, and letting go

Next Steps

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✨ Try the practice: Speak one person’s name in your heart today and release them
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📎 Resources & Mentions

• Matthew 6:14–15 — Forgiveness scripture reference