When Holding On Hurts: Choosing Healing Over Offense | Interview with Alexandra Hoover

20/10/2025 28 min
When Holding On Hurts: Choosing Healing Over Offense | Interview with Alexandra Hoover

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What if the weight you've been carrying isn't just pain—but offense? In this honest and hope-filled conversation, author and speaker Alexandra Hoover joins Barb to talk about her new book, You Can Let Go, and the freedom that comes when we trust Jesus with our wounds. Together, they explore how to navigate hurt, why offense can keep us stuck, and how letting go doesn't mean forgetting—it means healing.  Whether you're holding onto quiet resentment or walking through deep pain, this episode will encourage you to lay it down, let the light in, and move forward in the wholeness God has for you.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Alexandra on Instagram Connect with Alexandra on Facebook You Can Let Go: Make Peace with Your Past, Break Free from Offense, and Move Forward with God Visit Alexandra's Website   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Alexandra Hoover is a compassionate writer, a sought-after speaker, and the author of Eyes Up and Without Wavering. With a heart for inspiring others, she combines biblical wisdom, practical insights, and a deep passion for helping people navigate life's challenges with faith and hope. A proud Latina, Alexandra serves her local church and is pursuing a master of arts in women and theology at Northern Seminary. As a wife and mother of three, she treasures balancing family life with ministry, finding joy in serving, and inspiring others.

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