Beyond Forgiveness

About Beyond Forgiveness

Welcome to Beyond Forgiveness with your host, Alex Christine. Join me on a journey into the depths of the human experience, exploring stories of redemption, reconciliation, and personal growth. In each episode, I engage in heartfelt reflections, delving into the complexities of forgiveness and the transformative power of healing as we navigate the terrain of forgiveness and discover what lies beyond, in the realm of understanding, empathy, and resilience. Tune in to Beyond Forgiveness for insightful discussions that inspire and uplift.

Publisher

Alex Christine

Category

religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jun 2024

Latest episode

9 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Sept 2025

   From Caregiver to Needing Care: Cheri's Testimony on Finding Rest in Jesus Christ Through Suffering

   In this powerful conversation, I welcome Cheri Carandanis—U.S. Air Force veteran, former critical care flight nurse, and now artist—whose life was dramatically altered by traumatic brain injuries in 2019. After a 25-year nursing career devoted to caring for others, Cheri suddenly found herself in need of care, facing the painful transition from caregiver to patient. Cheri shares her remarkable story of resilience: growing up in a biracial military family, serving on critical care air transport teams after 9/11, working as a hospice nurse for 15 years, and ultimately discovering the unexpected gift of healing through creativity. Her art, described as both calming and alive, embodies themes of grief, transformation, and hope. This episode explores what it means to let go of pride, receive care with humility, and find new life in places of loss. Cheri and I talk candidly about depression, faith, family, and the way God can use even brokenness to open new doors. If you’ve ever struggled with identity after loss, or wondered how healing can emerge from unexpected places, Cheri’s testimony will meet you right where you are. Explore Cheri’s artwork and story through the link below: https://www.carandanisfineart.com/ (https://www.carandanisfineart.com/) Slide Jewelry: https://go.referralcandy.com/share/38DXCJQ?s=sp&t=cp (https://go.referralcandy.com/share/38DXCJQ?s=sp&t=cp) Explicit passages: Job 2, Psalm 42/43, Luke 10, 1 Thess 5 Implicit themes connected to verses: Humility (Matt 16, Phil 3), Identity in Christ (1 John 3, 2 Cor 5), Providence (Matt 6), Community (Gal 6), Suffering & Hope (Psalm 23, Rom 8), Transformation (Rom 12)

2. 

   20 Aug 2025

   Chosen and Cherished: Garrett’s Testimony

   Season Two opens with a story that moved me deeply. In this conversation, I sit down with my friend Garrett — founder of Wisdomwear and host of The Faithful Perspective podcast — to hear how God’s hand was on his life from the very beginning. Garrett’s story starts in Romania, in the wake of communism’s fall. As a baby, he was left in an orphanage where, for the first year of his life, he was never held. Through a series of extraordinary events — including U.S. senators stepping in — he was adopted into a loving family in America. And yet, like so many of us, he wrestled with belonging, identity, and faith. Please find the full list of explicitly and inexplicitly referenced verses referenced in this episode in the YouTube video description (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD5SpuOY8c8). WisdomWear.net (http://WisdomWear.net) Coupon Code: ALEXANDRACHRIST

3. 

   13 Aug 2025

   Beyond Forgiveness Podcast - Season One Finale: “I Believe, Help My Unbelief”

   In this season finale, I reflect on the journey of launching the Beyond Forgiveness podcast, the challenges of chronic illnesses, how God’s timing has shaped my path, and the transformative power of faith and renewed courage, knowledge, and wisdom in seasons of doubt. With raw honesty and deep theological insight, I explore what it means to wrestle with belief, lean into divine mercy, and accept help—both human and divine—when strength runs dry. This episode is a tapestry of Scripture, testimony, and encouragement. I share personal struggles, the beauty of spiritual community, and the gentle way God meets us in our weakness. From the Hebrew cry Ayeka in Genesis to the desperate plea of a father in Mark 9, listeners are invited to reflect on their own faith journeys and find hope in the God who never abandons. Whether you’re in a season of spiritual clarity or wrestling with uncertainty, this episode offers a compassionate reminder: doubt does not disqualify you. God draws near, even when belief feels fragile. Explicit Scripture References: 1. Psalm 73:26, 2. Mark 9:24, 3. Genesis 3:9, 4. Luke 19:10, 5. Matthew 9:13, 6. Hosea 6:6, 7. Proverbs 14:12, 8. Romans 8:38–39, 9. Matthew 17:20, 10. Ephesians 2:8–9, 11. 1 Peter 4:12, 12. Hebrews 4:15–16. Inexplicit / Thematic Scripture References: 1. Luke 15:20–24, 2. Romans 5:18–19 (Jesus as the Second Adam), 3. Genesis 3:21 (God Clothing Adam and Eve), 4. John 20:24–29 (Thomas’ Doubt), 5. Luke 8:41–42, 49–56 (Jairus’ Daughter), 6. Psalm 68:6, 7. Philippians 1:6, 8. Lamentations 3:22–23, 9. Genesis 3:9 (Hebrew: Ayecha), 10. Matthew 9:12–13 (Jesus’ Mercy over Sacrifice) Cocoburry: https://m.cocoburry.co/alexchristine (https://m.cocoburry.co/alexchristine)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings