What if confessing your sins out loud—yes, out loud—wasn’t just tradition, but a doorway to deeper peace and assurance?
In this episode, Doug Hannah and Pastor Curt Hoover talk about the ancient practice of confession and absolution: where it comes from, why it matters, and why it’s more than a “Catholic thing.” With stories from Pastor Curt’s ministry—including a powerful deathbed moment—this episode invites us to rediscover one of the most comforting gifts God gives through the church: the spoken, concrete proclamation of forgiveness in Jesus’ name.
They also unpack common objections: Why do we need another human to hear our confession? Doesn’t God already know? Isn’t this just symbolic? And isn’t this dangerous—like giving too much power to flawed people?
No fluff here. Just deeply biblical and pastoral conversation about a sacramental reality that too many Christians have forgotten.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you can really be forgiven… this episode is for you.
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