Unwrapping the Gospel: Christmas Lessons from A Christmas Carol— Rev. Cheryl Kincaid | Ep 122

Описание: Are you curious how stories can inspire healing, and what forgiveness really means — especially when it comes to difficult experiences? In this episode, I sit down with Reverend Cheryl Kincaid, a seasoned minister, author, and advocate for survivors. You'll hear us dig into why “healing is a journey, not a single event,” and how the church and communities can better walk alongside those recovering from trauma.
A few highlights you’ll take away:
You'll understand the real difference between forgiveness and denial, and why it matters for survivors, friends, and supporters.
We’ll break down practical ideas on how to set boundaries and why caution is not a lack of faith, but a wise and caring response.
Plus, Reverend Kincaid reveals some rich history and meaning hidden in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol — you’ll never hear the name Ebenezer the same way again.

If you want deeper insight into faith, resilience, and what support really looks like, this one’s for you.
Connect With Cheryl Kincaid
Website: ⁠https://revcherylkincaid.com⁠
Dickens and Christianity: ⁠https://dickensandchristianity.com⁠


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Chapters
00:00 Welcome and Today’s Guest
00:36 Reverend Kincaid’s Advocacy and Books
01:26 Exploring A Christmas Carol and the Gospel
02:02 Ebenezer’s Meaning in Dickens and Scripture
03:11 Dickens’ Critique of Victorian Laws
05:07 Child Labor, Social Issues, and Dickens
06:58 Four Spirits, Lessons of Advent
07:33 Writing the Book Journey
08:55 Healing as a Lifelong Journey
10:12 Sore-by-Sore Approach to Healing
11:23 Learning Righteous Anger and Boundaries
12:16 Church Teachings on Forgiveness
13:09 What Forgiveness Really Means
14:55 Confession vs. Contrition Explained
16:47 Survivor’s Needs and True Forgiveness
17:33 Caution in Rebuilding Trust
18:39 Can You Forgive Without Apology?
19:56 Releasing Anger Without Trusting Again
20:39 Denial, Boundaries, and Accountability
21:13 Cutting Off for Safety
22:19 Jesus, Child Abuse, and Boundaries
23:07 Why Talking About Family Violence Is Hard
24:33 Churches, Addiction, and Shelters
25:22 Empowerment and Stories of Faith
26:05 Writing About Abuse in Christian Families
27:07 Host Reflections and Takeaways
27:35 How to Find Cheryl Kincaid’s Books
28:12 Wrapping Up and Farewell