You’ve cried the words: “God, why did You let this happen to me?”In this raw and redemptive episode of FORLOVENESS, Ryan and Taylor share the unfiltered truth about pain, trauma, and divine purpose.From sexual assault and betrayal to brain injury, mental illness, and loss, their stories reveal how God uses suffering not to destroy you — but to prepare you.📖 Through the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Prodigal Son, Paul, and Jesus Himself, this episode exposes what really happens when everything falls apart — and how faith rebuilds what the enemy tried to break.💔 If you’ve ever felt abandoned by God — this episode is for you.✝️ Key Takeaways:• Why God allows suffering — and how to see His hand in it• How trauma becomes your testimony• What it means to forgive God (for your own peace)• Turning despair into divine purpose• The spiritual truth about healing, identity, and grace🕊️ Scriptures referenced:Genesis 50:20 • Luke 15:22–24 • Exodus 3:1–2 • 2 Corinthians 12:8–9 • John 11:35–46 • Romans 5:8 • Isaiah 55:8–9❤️‍🔥 If this message hits your heart, share it.Someone you know is silently asking the same question: “Why did God let this happen?”#Faith #Forgiveness #ChristianPodcast #Testimony #GodsPlan #Healing #OvercomingTrauma #JesusSaves #Forloveness🔗 Connect with FORLOVENESS:Follow on X: @forloveness

ForLoveness: Episode 6:

Does Forgiveness include THIS??? The Message Challenging Christianity TodayWarning: This episode discusses a very sensitive topic, and we recommend not listening with children.

The following Scripture is one to remember as you listen to this episode:

Matthew 10: 34-39

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Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword. Your enemies will be right in your own household!’ ‘I have come to set a man against his father,a daughter against her mother,and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. “If you love your father or mother more than you love me, you are not worthy of being mine; or if you love your son or daughter more than me, you are not worthy of being mine. If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine. If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.

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Matthew 11:15

He who has ears to hear, let him hear

Welcome back to ForLoveness. Today, we confront the challenging truth that forces us to put everything we've learned about forgiveness to the test. We delve into the issue of sexual abuse of children, exploring it not simply as a human tragedy, but as a profound act of spiritual warfare.

This abuse is described as the enemy's trinity of evil—a calculated masterpiece designed to accomplish Satan's entire mission in a single, soul-shattering blow: to steal innocence, kill the spirit, and destroy the family. The primary weapon used to achieve all three is fear.

In this difficult conversation, we cover:

• The Spiritual Necessity of Forgiveness: We reflect on foundational lessons: that forgiveness is not about feelings or the offender's worthiness, but a spiritual necessity rooted in the works of Christ. We examine why the cross of Jesus Christ must be powerful enough for this specific evil, or "our entire faith is a sentimental lie".
• The Struggle for Parents: We address the overwhelming rage felt by protectors and parents who feel they have failed. We discuss the dangers of taking vengeance into one's own hands, noting that this "murderous rage" allows the enemy to make the parent the "second victim," putting the entire family in chains and direct disobedience to God. God is asking you to trust Him with your fury because "vengeance is mine. I will repay" (Romans 12).
• Hope for the Survivor: The host speaks as a survivor, sharing that forgiveness is not a betrayal, but an act that brings peace. We emphasize that neither the survivor, their parents, nor their counselor can fix this—only God can.
• Forgiveness as Spiritual Warfare: Discover how releasing bitterness and anger to God becomes the single greatest weapon we have against the enemy. By choosing to forgive, we demolish the enemy's grip and prevent ourselves from giving him ammunition and power.
• Truth for the Offender: We speak directly to abusers, reminding them they are not masterminds but captives and slaves to Satan. Hope and cleansing are only available at the foot of the cross, which demands confession, accepting full earthly consequences, and submitting to a lifetime of transparent accountability.
• God's Boundless Grace: We question if God's grace still goes deeper than this evil. Drawing on Romans 5:20, we confirm that "where sin increased, grace abounded all the more".

Remember: Our own forgiveness depends on forgiving others. If you cannot forgive even this, your salvation is in question. Tune in as we navigate this profound spiritual battle.

The conversation continues next episode as we ask, Where were you during all of this?.

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ForLoveness | Episode 5: The Justice of a Merciful God

Hosts: Taylor and Ryan

Welcome back to ForLoveness! After building our foundation over the past four episodes—covering why we must forgive, how to set boundaries, releasing guilt, and the infinite price paid for our pardon—we now address the "single biggest obstacle to forgiveness": Justice.

What happens when the person who hurt you shows no remorse and seems to "get away with it"?.

The Burden of the Gavel

The desire for vengeance is acknowledged as a "righteous fire," a "feature of being made in the image of a just god". However, if we are not careful, that fire will consume us. Hosts Taylor and Ryan discuss how we instinctively want to assume the role of "judge, jury, executioner," replaying offenses and dwelling on how to enact vengeance. This obsession leads only to a burdensome life of bitterness, resentment, and anger.

The Command to Trust God's Vengeance

The core of this lesson is understanding who holds the gavel. Until you are absolutely certain that judgment is coming, you will never be free from the burden of trying to bring it yourself.

• In one of the most powerful and direct statements in scripture, God speaks through the Apostle Paul in Romans chapter 12: "Vengeance is mine. I will repay, says the Lord".
• This is a command, not a suggestion. God is the only one qualified for the job and will not trust justice in our hands.
• God's vengeance is permanent and far worse than anything we could ever dream of executing. We are called to replace our fear that they will "get away with it" with a deep trust in God’s promise to repay.

Justice and Mercy at the Cross

The hosts remind listeners that we are no better than the worst of sinners; we too have lied, been selfish, and wounded others. The only difference between us and the person who wronged us is grace.

The terrifying holy wrath of God against sin was poured out at the cross, where the gavel of justice fell on Jesus in our place. This makes God both just and the justifier (Romans 3:26), upholding the law while simultaneously pardoning the lawbreaker.

Final Reflection:

If you are living in a vengeful state, you are working for the enemy. You are free from this burden because God will deal with those who have wronged you with perfect, terrifying justice unless they, like you, run to the cross and plead for the same mercy you received.

A Critical Warning:

The hosts issue a specific warning that the next episode will be very heavy and is not suitable for children. Listeners who struggle with this concept of justice may need to revisit this episode after listening to the next one.

Keywords:

• God's Justice
• Vengeance is Mine
• Romans 12
• Christian Forgiveness
• Anger and Bitterness
• Relinquishing Vengeance
• The Gavel
• Merciful God
• Trusting God
• Spiritual Freedom
• Self-Condemnation
• Cross and Justice