214. From Hatred to Forgiveness: A Son’s Final Moments with His Dying Stepfather

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I Like Birds

Zach Rippey

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I Like Birds is a show dedicated to sharing the Good News about Jesus. Zach brings you into his faith journey and has vulnerable discussions about his walk with Christ. We grow in our faith together. "You learn as I learn." I hope this show can be a seed for you to know God better than you did yesterday. As Paul tells us, "Faith Comes from Hearing." You will hear the love, joy, and everlasting pursuit of Jesus in every episode. We do it for the ONE! I hope you find this show at the perfect time. Let’s Grow! Get plugged into our ministry by going to ILikeBirdsMinistry.com

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214. From Hatred to Forgiveness: A Son’s Final Moments with His Dying Stepfather - with Jonathan Carter

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11 minutes 54 seconds

3 months ago

214. From Hatred to Forgiveness: A Son’s Final Moments with His Dying Stepfather - with Jonathan Carter

What do you do when the man who beat you is now the one dying in front of you?
In this raw and redemptive convo, Jonathan Carter shares the emotional final moments with his stepfather George... a man he once hated.

What begins as a story of pain and distance transforms into one of forgiveness, healing, and eternal hope.

When his stepfather George ended up on his deathbed after a life marked by addiction, Jonathan showed up. What unfolded in that hospital room was nothing short of a spiritual experience. From childhood pain to a tear-filled final goodbye, this conversation dives into the reality of generational wounds, the urgency of faith, and the power of forgiveness when time is almost up. This isn’t just a story — it’s a wake-up call. TODAY IS THE DAY OF SALVATION!.

Takeaways

The relationship with George evolved from resentment to forgiveness over time.
Jonathan's experience in the hospital highlighted the reality of death and the importance of salvation.