In this deeply moving episode of Crazy Unbelievable Faith, Brian and Kersha Owen welcome special guest Jerry for a conversation that will challenge everything you thought you knew about forgiveness. What do you do when an employee and friend steals a million dollars from you? How do you move forward when you've been betrayed in business? Jerry shares his unbelievable real-life stories of choosing grace over justice, not for the sake of the person who wronged him, but for the generations that followed. This isn't just a talk about saying "I forgive you"; it's a masterclass in living a life that is "blessable" to God. Jerry unpacks the profound wisdom he learned from his Amish mentor, rooted in Deuteronomy 28, and explains how simple acts of service—like picking up weeds on a sidewalk—can unlock a flood of God's favor. From confronting a salesman who tried to take over his company to showing compassion to an employee who embezzled funds, Jerry provides a powerful testimony to the freedom that comes from releasing bitterness. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with unforgiveness, feeling stuck by past hurts, or wanting to understand how to truly live out God's call to grace in the most difficult circumstances. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: Becoming Blessable: Discover the secret to unlocking God's favor in your life through small, intentional acts of service, as taught to Jerry by his eighth-grade-educated Amish mentor. The Prisoner of Unforgiveness: A powerful perspective shift on how holding a grudge doesn't harm the other person—it imprisons you. Learn how to set yourself free. Grace Over Justice: Hear the incredible story of how Jerry chose to forgive an employee who stole over a million dollars, and the miraculous, generational impact that decision had on the man's children. The Windshield vs. The Rearview Mirror: Kersha's insightful analogy for why we must focus on the vast future God has for us, not the small reflection of our past. The Power of Proverbs: Learn how a daily habit of reading one chapter of Proverbs can radically transform your business, relationships, and mindset. The Ripple Effect of Grace: Understand that your choice to forgive might not just be for you or the offender, but for the innocent people caught in the crossfire. Taking the High Road: A practical lesson on why we should never "keep score" in our generosity, and the freedom that comes from always being the one willing to give. 💬 Memorable Quotes: Jerry: "To forgive is to set a person free and discover that the prisoner was you." Kersha: "Think about driving in a car. Your rear view mirror is small, but your windshield is big because you're not going backwards. You're going forwards." Jerry on forgiving the million-dollar theft: "We're not doing it for him, we're doing it for his kids." Kersha: "When you have the source of peace, your life will be peaceful. When you have the source of fear, your life will be fearful. You've gotta change where you're getting your source from." Brian, on John Maxwell's wisdom: "I will never keep track, never keep score of whose turn is it to buy or who did or didn't buy. I'm just always going to buy." Jerry: "Sin is sin, whether it's a little one or it's a big one. In God's eyes, it's all equal." Kersha: "Forgiveness is the cleansing of your soul... you are giving back to God for God to deal with instead of housing it and carrying that weight around." Jerry: "I didn't want to seem like a good businessman. I wanna be one." 🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask Yourself Who are you holding in a prison of unforgiveness, and are you willing to forgive them to finally set yourself free? Are you living life looking through the small rearview mirror of past hurts, or are you focused on the large windshield of the future God has planned for you? In what small way can you practice being "blessable" this week? (e.g., picking up a piece of trash, helping a neighbor, doing an unnoticed act of service). Is there a situation where you are demanding justice, but God might be calling you to extend radical grace for a bigger purpose? In which relationships are you "keeping score"? What would it look like to erase the tally marks and simply choose to be generous? How can you apply the "Proverbs Challenge" to your life by reading one chapter a day to gain wisdom and keep the "bad stuff away"? Scripture Focus: This episode is a practical application of key biblical principles, including: The Blessings of Obedience (Deuteronomy 28:1-7): Jerry's core principle of becoming "blessable" is rooted in God's promise to bless those who diligently obey His voice. The Power of Wisdom (The Book of Proverbs): The conversation highlights how the daily pursuit of wisdom found in Proverbs is a roadmap for success in life and business. The Mandate to Forgive (Matthew 6:14-15): The episode serves as a powerful illustration of the principle that we must forgive others as God has forgiven us. God's Grace is Sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9): Jerry's ability to extend grace in impossible situations reflects the truth that God's power is made perfect in our weakness. 🙌 Join the Movement If you've ever thought a hurt was too big to forgive or that grace was too costly to give, this episode is your turning point. Jerry’s story is a raw, unbelievable testament to the fact that God’s economy operates on a different level. It’s a call to stop letting past wounds dictate your future and to start living a life so full of grace that you become a conduit for God's blessings. Let go of the desire for revenge and embrace the freedom that is only found in forgiveness. Don't miss the resources mentioned in this episode, including Jerry’s recommendations: Wisdom for Today's Leaders and The Seven Pillars of Success. Get your copy here: https://resources.lared.org/product/the-7-pillars-of-success-a-model-for-triumph/ 💻 Visit crazyunbelievablefaith.com to sign up for behind-the-scenes content, community updates, and to find links to the resources mentioned in today's show. 📩 Got questions or want to connect? Brian and Kersha would love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share this episode to help others experience the same encouragement you just received. Crazy Unbelievable Faith: Because the life God calls you to isn’t always easy, but it is always worth it.