{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Forgiveness & Emotional Freedom | Stories Jesus Told","description":"Forgiveness is one of the hardest things we\u2019re called to do\u2014and one of the most important. In this message, Pastor Stephen Mizell walks through Jesus\u2019 parable of the unmerciful servant in Matthew 18 and unpacks the real cost of holding onto unforgiveness. What feels like control can actually become a prison\u2014draining your joy, affecting your relationships, and keeping you stuck in the past. This conversation isn\u2019t about pretending the hurt didn\u2019t happen. It\u2019s about discovering the freedom that comes when you release it. If you\u2019ve ever replayed a moment over and over\u2026 struggled to let something go\u2026 or felt the weight of bitterness\u2014this message will meet you right where you are. In This Episode: \u2022 Why forgiveness is more than a command\u2014it\u2019s a pathway to freedom \u2022 How unforgiveness quietly impacts your mental and emotional health \u2022 The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation \u2022 Why remembering what you\u2019ve been forgiven changes everything \u2022 Practical steps to begin letting go Scripture Referenced: \u2022 Matthew 18:21\u201335 \u2022 Romans 10:9 Open Door Church is a multi-campus church in eastern North Carolina committed to sharing the hope of Jesus and helping people take their next step in faith. Join us in person or online as we grow together through worship, teaching, and community. www.visitopendoor.com ","author_name":"Open Door Church Official Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.visitopendoor.com","html":"