Welcome back to If Only One Overcomes! This week, we’re stepping into one of the most powerful and difficult journeys of all—forgiveness.

Forgiveness is not pretending everything is okay. It’s not minimizing your pain or giving anyone permission to hurt you again. In this episode, we explore what forgiveness really means—and what it doesn’t.

If you’ve been holding on to resentment, pain, or waiting for an apology that never came… this is your invitation to let go and choose peace.

🧡 In this episode, we cover:

• What forgiveness is—and what it is not
• Why forgiveness is not about the other person—it’s about you
• A personal story of betrayal, broken trust, and the powerful moment Katie heard God say: “You can’t heal if you won’t let go.”
• The spiritual power of forgiveness and how it sets your heart free
• A biblical perspective on forgiveness, with encouragement from Ephesians 4:31–32 and Matthew 6:14
• Five steps to begin the healing process through forgiveness:
  1. Acknowledge the Hurt
  2. Decide to Forgive
  3. Let Go of the Need for Justice
  4. Practice Self-Forgiveness
  5. Release and Reclaim Your Peace

💬 Key Takeaways:

• Forgiveness isn’t forgetting. It’s choosing peace over bitterness.
• You may never get the apology—but you can still get your healing.
• Releasing the pain doesn’t mean you lose—it means you win back your peace.
• You don’t forgive because they deserve it. You forgive because you deserve peace.

📖 Scripture References:

• Ephesians 4:31-32 – “Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger… Be kind and compassionate, forgiving each other, just as God forgave you.”
• Matthew 6:14 – “If you forgive others, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”

✨ Affirmation of the Week: “I forgive—not because they deserve it, but because I deserve to be free.”

🙏 Prayer Prompt: Ask God to show you where you're still carrying the weight of unforgiveness—and to give you the courage to let go and trust Him with your healing.

🔁 Next Steps: ➡️ Share this episode with someone who’s been struggling to forgive. ➡️ Journal your own forgiveness journey using this week’s companion worksheet. ➡️ Reflect on: Where have I been waiting for someone else to give me closure? Can I give that to myself instead—with God’s help?

🕊 Remember: Forgiveness is a process. Take your time. Let God walk with you. And never forget— 💛 You are worthy of peace. 💛 You are ready for release. 💛 And with God, you can forgive and be free.

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Welcome back, family! Season 2 of If Only One Overcomes kicks off with a powerful truth: joy still belongs to you, even after all you’ve been through.

In today’s episode, Katie Lee shares how to reclaim lasting joy after trauma, loss, and heartache. You’ll learn the difference between happiness and true joy, how trauma tries to steal your inner light, and practical, faith-based steps to choose joy again, right where you are.

Whether you’re feeling stuck in sadness or just need a reminder that better days are ahead, this message is for you. You can experience peace again. You can smile again. You can live again.

🟡 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • The key difference between happiness and true joy • How grief, trauma, and fear try to block our joy • Why joy is a decision rooted in faith, not feelings • 5 steps to reclaim your joy — even in hard seasons • Encouragement from scripture to hold onto hope

📖 Scriptures Mentioned: • Nehemiah 8:10 – “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” • Psalm 30:5 – “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”

💛 Takeaway Truth: Joy is not the absence of struggle — it’s the presence of God. You don’t have to wait for things to be perfect to feel joy again. You can reclaim it — starting today.

📝 Resources Mentioned: • Download your free Episode 14 Companion Worksheet in the If Only One Overcomes Facebook Community • Access the 31-Day Devotional and Affirmation Journal to deepen your healing journey

🙏 Let’s Stay Connected: • Instagram: @ifonlyoneovercomes • Facebook Group: If Only One Overcomes Community • Email: hello@ifonlyoneovercomes.com

📌 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that joy is still possible. Because if only one overcomes, it’s worth it. 💛

In this final episode of Season 1, we’re closing out with a deeply needed conversation: how to release the weight of guilt and shame that often follows trauma. Whether you’ve blamed yourself for what happened, struggled with shame about your past, or felt like you’re “too broken” to be loved or used by God—this episode is for you.

Guilt and shame are not your identity. They are wounds, not definitions. And in Christ, healing is possible.

What You’ll Learn:

· The difference between guilt and shame and how they impact your healing.

· Why trauma survivors often internalize blame.

· What scripture says about releasing shame.

· How to challenge toxic thoughts with truth.

· Steps to walk in freedom and self-forgiveness.

Scriptures Mentioned: • Romans 8:1 – "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." • Isaiah 61:7 – "Instead of your shame, you will receive a double portion..."

Listener Affirmation: “I release the shame that does not belong to me. I am not what I’ve been through—I am who God says I am.”

🧡 Final Words from Katie:"Thank you for walking with me through Season 1. Every episode, every prayer, every moment we’ve shared—it’s been about one thing: helping even just one Overcomer take a step toward healing. I pray this season reminded you that you are not alone, you are not forgotten, and you are never beyond redemption. Season 2 is coming soon—and I can’t wait to walk with you again."

💻 Companion Resource:

Download the free Companion Worksheet for this episode, available inside the If Only One Overcomes Facebook Community. This printable includes journal prompts, reflection questions, affirmations, and a prayer to support your healing journey.

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You are not alone. You are not forgotten. You are an Overcomer. 💫