Forgiveness can be one of the hardest parts of love—especially when kids feel hurt, embarrassed, or angry. This episode helps kids understand forgiveness in a way that’s honest and doable: forgiveness is putting down big feelings instead of carrying them forever.

Sherri and Parker talk about real-life moments (like getting hit with a water gun!) and then walk through the story of the Prodigal Son. Kids will hear a beautiful picture of a father who welcomes his son home with love and forgiveness—and learn that forgiving someone doesn’t mean what they did was okay. It means we’re choosing not to let the hurt control us, and we’re asking God to help us lay it down.

This is a meaningful “wrap” to the Love series—and a helpful listen for any family working through sibling conflict, friendship hurt, or big emotions that keep coming back.

Try asking:

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  “Is there someone you need to forgive—or ask forgiveness from?”
• “What big feeling do you want help putting down today?”

Reminder: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next series as we start talking about joy.

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What is forgiveness for kids?
In this Christian podcast for kids, we learn that love forgives—by putting down big feelings and asking God for help, with the story of the Prodigal Son.

Forgiveness can be one of the hardest parts of love—especially when kids feel hurt, embarrassed, or angry. This episode helps kids understand forgiveness in a way that’s honest and doable: forgiveness is putting down big feelings instead of carrying them forever.

Sherri and Parker share real-life examples and then walk through the story of the Prodigal Son, showing how God forgives us because He loves us. Kids will also hear an important reminder: forgiving someone doesn’t mean what they did was okay—it means we’re choosing not to hold onto the hurt forever.

Try asking:

“Is there someone you need to forgive—or ask forgiveness from?”

• “What big feeling do you want help putting down today?”

Don’t forget: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s next as we begin talking about joy.

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