Forgiveness is something that everyone believes is a good idea, but it is hard when we try to put it into practice. True forgiveness for many can be a radical idea.

Pastor Brian Zahnd is the author of the book Radical Forgiveness (the hardback version is Unconditional). In Episode 20 of Talks with God, Brian talks about why people have difficulty forgiving and why the Sermon on the Mount is central to forgiveness.

Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. As the lead pastor, he is the primary preacher during our weekend services and oversees the church's direction. Pastor Brian is a passionate reader of theology and philosophy, an avid hiker and mountain climber, and an authority on all things Bob Dylan.

He and his wife, Peri, have three adult sons and seven grandchildren. He is the author of several other books, including Beauty Will Save the World, A Farewell To Mars, Water To Wine, Sinners In The Hands Of A Loving God, Postcards From Babylon, and When Everything's On Fire.

Justin Amos is a father of three, a pastor by day and a YouTuber by night. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling to become a licensed professional counselor. He created the YouTube channel called The Mind of Christ, which is dedicated to providing educational content related to mental and emotional health from a Christian perspective.

Here are some links to The Mind of Christ:

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@themindofchrist

Recent Interview with Laura Howe - Dear Church...It's Time To Talk About Mental Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRXTcKxemgc&ab_channel=TheMindOfChrist

Link to Wellspring Community Church:

https://wellspringstjoe.org/

More Christian families are seeking a truth-based education. St. Joseph Christian's enrollment has increased by 188 students in 5 years. They are at capacity in several grade levels. A biblical worldview education is vital to point students to Christ in a world that is moving further from Him every day. Because of this, they need to expand now to maximize the impact of SJCS on future generations.

The Nehemiah 2.0 Project expansion will accommodate the growth the Lord is providing and allow SJCS to enhance current programs.

In Episode 18 of Talks With God, I sat down with Danny Maggart, Co-Superintendent and High School Principal, to talk about the history of St. Joseph Christian, the Nehemiah 2.0 Project and where SJCS is headed in the future.