Forgiving the Unforgivable

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Cristopher Sardegna (CC0 1.0) 

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May 21, 2017

Are there certain acts, certain people who are beyond forgiveness? When you’re hurt and the only way out of toxic bitterness and resentment is to let go, how do you summon the resolve to reach out to the person who hurt you most? This hour, the keys to living a more forgiving life.

Reconciling With My Rapist

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Thordis Elva reached out to the man who raped her, ultimately setting her on a journey towards forgiveness.

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13:56

How Does It Feel To Forgive?

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TTBOOK summer intern Caryn McKechnie spoke to a few people about how they felt the last time they forgave someone.

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1:46

The Four Key Steps To Forgiveness

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Psychologist Robert Enright breaks down cognitive steps to letting go of trauma.

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10:38

Making Peace With My Father, With Help From Dante

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Writer Rod Dreher on how his faith compelled him to return home in search of forgiveness.

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10:37

Hari Kunzru on American Guilt

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Novelist Hari Kunzru on the line between cultural appreciation and appropriation.

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10:58
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May 21, 2017
December 07, 2017
September 15, 2018
September 21, 2019
July 24, 2021
November 26, 2022
Guests: 
Thordis Elva

Thordis Elva

Writer
thordiselva.com
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Tom Stranger

Psychologist
internationalforgiveness.com
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Robert Enright

Psychologist
internationalforgiveness.com
Rod Dreher

Rod Dreher

Writer
theamericanconservative.com
Hari Kunzru

Hari Kunzru

Novelist,
harikunzru.com
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Religion and Philosophy
Last modified: 
November 22, 2022