What do you do when someone you love deeply lets you down? When unmet expectations leave quiet but lasting wounds? In this episode of Empty Nester Life, Jacki and Mark talk candidly about forgiveness — not the dramatic kind, but the quiet, everyday kind. The kind that creeps into marriages, friendships, and family relationships when people don’t show up the way we hoped they would.

This conversation is inspired by the chapter on forgiveness from the Re|engage Marriage Program, a powerful Christ-centered resource designed to help couples reconnect and strengthen their marriages.
👉 Learn more at https://reengage.org
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We’ll talk through:

• Why disappointment cuts so deep
• How unforgiveness quietly shapes your present
• Why forgiveness doesn’t excuse what happened — it frees you
• Practical ways to start forgiving someone who’s let you down
• How to move toward healing in your marriage or other close relationships

🙏 FREE Prayer for Forgiveness:

F — Face the truth of the sins against you and grieve the hurt.
R — Release your offender to God.
E — Empathize with your offender.
E — Entrust your offender to God.

Whether you’re navigating forgiveness in your marriage, your family, or your friendships, this episode will help you find the courage to release what’s been weighing you down and take your next step toward healing.

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