How do you forgive someone who has deeply wronged you, especially when the pain hits close to home? In this episode of Sound Words Podcast, Rob Jensen joins us to unpack the biblical concept of forgiveness.

Looking at powerful examples from the life of David—including his restraint with Saul and Shimei, and his grace toward Absalom—we explore what true, radical biblical forgiveness looks like. We also tackle tough personal application questions: Do you have to wait for repentance before you forgive? Is "forgive and forget" a biblical command? What is the difference between forgiveness and consequence? And how do we forgive family members who have caused deep hurt in the past?

Discover how a "Big God" theology transforms our ability to extend grace, and learn what it means for the church to be a community defined by radical forgiveness.

Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE.

Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.

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In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Jesse Randolph tackles a heavy and often misunderstood topic: Can a genuine believer experience depression?

Join us as we explore what the Bible says about deep sorrow, the reality of living in a fallen world, practical help from the local church, and where to find ultimate hope in Christ.

Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE.

Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.

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When God feels silent, it's easy to grow weary in prayer. Should we keep praying for things like a family member's salvation, a difficult job situation, or a chronic sickness?

In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Austin Rugh tackles the hard questions about prayer, silence, and persistence. Drawing from passages like Luke 11 and Romans 8, Austin explores what it means to keep asking, seeking, and knocking even when answers seem delayed.

00:00 Welcome to the Sound Words Podcast
05:02 How Prayer Works
13:02 Handling Distractions
19:50 Spirit's Intercession
21:46 Hindered Prayers
27:42 Barriers To Prayer
31:26 Reverence And Honesty
33:57 When To Ask Others
39:17 Improving Prayer Life

Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE.

Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.

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