🎙️ Episode 29 – Forgiveness: Why It Feels Impossible (And How to Actually Do It)

Forgiveness sounds good in theory—until you’re the one who’s been hurt.

In this powerful episode of the Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland (EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor and Coach) unpack the emotional, relational, and spiritual dynamics that make forgiveness so difficult—and show you how to actually walk it out without pretending the pain didn’t matter. Whether you’ve been betrayed by a friend, deeply hurt by a family member, or struggling to forgive yourself, this episode offers both clarity and hope.

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🔍 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• Why forgiveness is not the same as reconciliation
• The biblical and psychological purpose of forgiveness
• Why we hold grudges even when we want to let go
• How trauma (like infidelity or abuse) makes forgiveness harder
• What it means to “forgive someone who doesn’t deserve it”
• EMDR and genogram tools for healing deep wounds
• A powerful reflection on Jesus’ words: “They know not what they do”
• How to free yourself without minimizing the pain
• How to model forgiveness as a strong Christian man

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About the Show:

The Lion Counseling Podcast helps men break free, heal deep, and become the lions they were created to be. Hosted by Mark Odland (Certified EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach), we explore trauma, relationships, masculinity, faith, and personal transformation.