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Episode Synopsis
We can’t run from the truth: our character is always speaking, even when we don’t say a word. In this episode, Pastor E takes us deeper into the journey of transformation by asking a hard but necessary question, what does your character say about you?From bitterness and unforgiveness to hidden secrets and generational trauma, Pastor E reveals why character is the real measure of growth. He reminds us that forgiveness isn’t optional, it’s the key that unlocks healing, freedom, and lasting change.Whether it’s overcoming pain from family wounds, breaking free from negative cycles, or finally confronting the secrets that weigh you down, this conversation is about moving from trauma to triumph by rebuilding character from the inside out.Because before success, before healing, before breakthrough, there must be forgiveness.In This Episode:[00:05] Podcast introduction[00:35] Creating a safe space for truth and healing[01:21] Thrive in 25 – setting the theme for growth[02:30] The heart reveals character[03:53] Misery loves company: why negativity attracts negativity[05:11] Success, inheritance, and character[06:23] How our hearts elevate us or hold us back[07:37] Identifying character flaws[08:57] Forgiveness as the foundation of character[10:14] When good answers fall flat because of bad character[11:21] Character, relationships, and identity[12:41] The power of apology and seeking forgiveness[13:51] Secrets that shape and distort our character[15:01] Renouncing and denouncing what keeps us bound[16:18] Trauma as the root behind destructive habits[17:45] Secrets, cycles, and breaking free[18:52] Healing beyond labels: forgiving others and yourself[20:15] A call to forgiveness and character renewal[21:31] Closing encouragement and call to actionNotable Quotes[02:30] “Your heart is going to tell us what your character is. If you’re negative, your heart is negative.” — Pastor E[07:37] “If you can’t forgive, why should anyone forgive you? The same forgiveness you want is the forgiveness you should extend.” — Pastor E[13:51] “Our problems are the secrets. Secrets keep us bound and broken until we renounce them.” — Pastor E[16:18] “It’s not the crack, it’s the trauma. Until you deal with the root, the fruit won’t change.” — Pastor E[20:15] “Maybe the first person you need to forgive is you. Because when you forgive, God forgives.” — Pastor EResource and LinksLet's Talk About It PodcastAppleSpotifyPastor Eric Brown WebsiteEmail
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