Biblical Forgiveness: What It Is and What It Is Not, With Professor and Author Chad Bird

Has it ever felt like forgiveness was impossible?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave welcomes author, speaker, and resident scholar Chad Bird to the Love the Bible Podcast for a deep and honest conversation about the Bible’s teaching on forgiveness. Kristin and Chad dive into the dimensions of biblical forgiveness, including what it means to forgive vertically (between people and God) and horizontally (among people), and address tough questions about being frustrated with God, forgiving ourselves, and reconciling with others. Chad shares his personal story of loss and healing through the Psalms, offers encouragement for letting go of guilt and bitterness, and introduces his upcoming book, Untamed Prayers, which explores how the Psalms give us language for raw and authentic prayer.

Episode Highlights:

• Chad discusses how the Bible became central to his life
• Some of the toughest questions about Biblical forgiveness
• Processing frustration with God
• Moving away from the idea of self-forgiveness
• Psalms provide permission and vocabulary for our rawest prayers.
• Advice for dealing with deep hurts, the emotional dynamics of forgiving others

Resources Mentioned:

• Chad Bird’s forthcoming book: Untamed Prayers
• Ministry Page and Resources for 1517: https://1517.org
• Chad Bird’s podcast: 40 Minutes in the Old Testament

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• Executive Producer & Host: Kristin Nave
• Producer : Jay Lee - Provision Podcasts
• Media Designer: Bethany Young

Guest:

• Bio:
  • Chad Bird is a Christian author, speaker, and Resident Scholar at 1517. He holds master’s degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. He has written several critically acclaimed books exploring faith, theology, and the Bible. With his relatable style and deep understanding of Scripture, Bird has become a prominent figure in the Christian literary community. Chad and his wife Stacy make their home in Texas, where they have been blessed with four children and three grandchildren.

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