Remember GX: Pingdi Yao

Clustered on the northeast border of Guangxi, overflowing into the neighboring provinces of Guangzhou and Hunan, the Pingdi people are part of the greater Yao minority group. Centered in the mountainous township of Lipu, the the Pingdi are rarely visited by outsiders. As a result, they have minimal interaction with other people groups who could share with them.

The Pingdi are dedicated to their own ethnic religion, though their Yao culture has blended significantly with majority Han culture. In the ancient past, the Yao had a legend of a creator and a flood. Followers sharing with the Yao could start with the story of the Creator.

 Pingdi believers are often viewed as strange by their community. Let’s pray they would overcome social obstacles by being supernaturally transformed into loving disciples.

 Anyone belonging to Ch has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! So we are JC’s ambassadors; G is making his appeal through us. 2 Cor 5:17,20

Smell Like Jesus Podcast: Forgiveness

This episode of the Smell Like Jesus podcast explores the profound topic of forgiveness from a biblical and practical perspective. It covers the nature of divine and human forgiveness, reconciliation, and how to navigate forgiveness in difficult situations, including church trauma.

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Key topics:

The biblical understanding of forgiveness and reconciliation

The difference between divine and human forgiveness

The role of repentance in reconciliation

Forgiveness in the context of church trauma and hurt

The ongoing journey of forgiveness and grace

Sound bites:

"Forgiveness is releasing someone from obligation or debt."

"Forgiveness is a winding journey, not a single transaction."

"We are called to forgive as the Lord forgives us."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Forgiveness

01:28 Defining Forgiveness

05:19 Reconciliation vs. Forgiveness

08:20 Cultural Perspectives on Forgiveness

11:35 The Journey of Forgiveness

20:34 Forgiveness in the Church Context

23:24 The Battle of Forgiveness

30:26 The Journey of Healing and Grief

40:05 Reflections on Ministry and Imperfection

Resources:

The Working Definition Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Tim Keller on Forgiveness - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/ar...

Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund - https://www.amazon.com/Gentle-Lowly-R...

Facing the Mountain by Daniel Brown - https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Mountai...

Les Misérables by Victor Hugo - https://www.amazon.com/Les-Miserables...

Make Your Home in This Luminous Dark by James K. Smith - https://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Home...