Beyond the Summit Podcast - Ep 4: Do I REALLY Need to Forgive them?

Oct 5, 2026  •  Colby Taylor, Aaron Swensen, Joy Swensen

In Episode 4 of the Beyond the Summit podcast, we are tackling the quiet threat that destroys communities from the inside out: disunity and unresolved offense.


When you sit in the same room with people who have hurt you, forgiveness can feel impossible. We talk about the real cost of keeping score, why holding a grudge hurts you more than them, and how to stay in the room when you'd rather walk away. The secret isn't just trying harder to be nice—it’s learning how to actively put on the mind of Christ that has already been gifted to us.


If you are exhausted by church drama or struggling to let go of an offense, this conversation is for you.


In this episode, we cover:


The toxic reality of disunity and why we secretly love taking sides.


Why true forgiveness goes deeper than just "letting it go."


What it practically looks like to "put on the mind of Jesus" in the middle of a conflict.


How a shift in our mindset can mend the divide and rebuild "us."



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