How to Actually Forgive Someone (Even When You Can't Forget)
Youth for Truth
Fr. Simon sits down with three young women from Temecula to have a real, no-filter conversation about one of the hardest things ever: forgiveness. We all get hurt by friends, family, or people we trusted. You want justice when someone does you wrong… but when you mess up, you’re hoping for grace. Sound familiar? We dive into what real Christian forgiveness actually looks like — it’s NOT pretending it never happened or forcing yourself to be besties again. You can forgive without forgetting, set healthy boundaries, and still treat people with respect and love like Jesus calls us to. We talk about: - The difference between loving someone and actually liking them - When to walk away slowly from toxic friendships (and why family is a little different) - Why the “put yourself first” self-care advice from the world doesn’t always line up with being Christ-like - And this perspective: if we’re gonna spend eternity together, why not start making peace now? If you’ve ever wondered “Do I have to forget to forgive?” or “How do I protect my peace without being selfish?” — hit play. Youth for Truth Podcast with Fr. Simon Esshaki ––– 00:00 Setting Up Forgiveness 03:17 Forgive But Not Forget 06:31 Boundaries After Getting Hurt 10:58 Love Versus Like 13:16 Selfishness And Self Care 18:52 Choosing Friends Wisely 21:20 Time Heals Old Grudges 23:57 Forgive Then Step Back 24:22 "Unforgiving Servant" Parable 26:26 Can People Change? 28:49 Dubai Chocolate Strawberries 30:53 What is Temecula? 33:12 Church Community Growth ––– ▶️ Video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WiYfbLWLaVo 📲 Follow us on social media: "Youth for Truth" IG: https://www.instagram.com/youthfortruthshow/ "Qurbana Media" IG: https://www.instagram.com/qurbanamedia 📧 Email us at media@qurbana.org if you'd like to hear about ways you can support Qurbana Media or if you're a content creator wanting to collab! 🗞️ Sign-Up for our newsletter: https://www.qurbanamedia.org/newsletter
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Today's Youth. Today's Truth.
Youth for Truth is a Catholic podcast where young adults, teens, and millennials have honest conversations about faith, culture, life challenges, spirituality, and living as Catholics in today’s world. Hosted by Fr. Simon Esshaki, each episode features real stories and practical insights from young Catholics navigating work, school, relationships, mental health, social media, and the daily struggle to live out their faith.
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