It’s easy to hold a grudge. It’s harder to own our part in the mess. In this episode, we dive into the short but powerful letter of Philemon—a masterclass in reconciliation, humility, and gospel transformation. Onesimus ran. Philemon was wronged. Paul stood in the middle and pointed them both to Jesus.
We’ll explore the “triangle of drama” we often fall into, why judgment is easier than grace, and how reconciliation doesn’t begin with confrontation—it begins with heart transformation. Along the way, we’ll wrestle with some uncomfortable truths, and look at how God invites us to do the hard work of healing our relationships.
If you’ve ever struggled to forgive, avoided a hard conversation, or secretly hoped someone else would just “go first”… this one’s for you.
Let’s stop playing judge and start living like reconciled people.
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