With Sara Hall. Sara is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Sara diagnoses and treats mental health disorders and is based in a Christian counselling centre in Oklahoma, USA.
In episode 149, Sara discussed the sexual abuse she suffered, when aged 13, by an adult woman. Then there was the subsequent aftermath for her from the unsupportive family. In episode 149, forgiveness was briefly mentioned. It was agreed that a special podcast would be ideal to discuss further. This podcast is to encourage all listeners about this subject. Sara has a very simple yet loving way in explaining various processes for forgiveness. Sara also explores the myths and bad teaching, shared mainly from the pulpit, on how to forgive. Why are their ideas are flawed from scriptural and psychological viewpoints? Sara shares more about the traumatic time she had to endure and how she was let down by other ‘leaders’. How would she deal with another encounter? This isn’t just someone talking about forgiveness as if it was a school subject taught from a text book. Forgiveness is discussed by someone who has been there but more importantly has survived and is now helping others. An incredible lady.