Restorative Faith
for those who question and doubt
For the fifth and final season of Restorative Faith, we are focusing on the theme of forgiveness. We are currently in the process of conducting interviews. Below are some of the stories we would like to tell. If you, or someone you know, has a story that fits into the topics we are researching, please fill out the form and provide some details of what the story involves.
Upon reviewing your submission, if we feel it fits into the narrative of a particular episode, we will contact you to obtain more information about the story and your availability to be interviewed. Please note that all stories will remain confidential until we receive the proper release permissions.
Season 5: Forgiveness
Below are the stories we are seeking for Season 5. If any of these stories apply to you or someone you know, fill out the form below. We would like to hear about your experiences.
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Broken Trust: Have you ever had someone you trusted deeply do something so egregious that it completely broke your trust in that person? We're interested in stories of adultery, deceit, fraud, and hypocrisy that highlight how your trust was completely eviscerated and whether forgiveness is on the table for that person.
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Church: Have you had an experience within the church that you feel destroyed your ability to be part of the church community? We're looking for stories about how church communities caused harm: they tell you to forgive the harm, but you struggle to grant forgiveness. We are interested in delving into the complex emotions and feelings around this situation.
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Abuse: Have you experienced physical, sexual or psychological abuse from your parent or caretaker while you were growing up? We are interested in hearing about your story, the ripple effects of that abuse on your life as an adult and whether you have reconciled with your abusers.
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Jesus' Forgiveness: We're you someone who felt heavy guilt for choices you made and then found solace in Jesus' promise of forgiveness? We would like to discuss with you how Jesus' sacrifice lifted the guilt and allowed you to move forward with your life.
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Brainwashing: Did you grow up in a home that promoted very extreme views on race, poverty, violence, religion or gender roles (like fundamentalism, extremist groups, militias or gangs)? We are interested in understanding 1) when you realized that you were brainwashed 2) how you broke out of those thought patterns 3) what the impact was on your life and the lives of those around you, 4) and finally, if you confronted those who brainwashed you, what was the outcome of that confrontation?
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Rape: Were you sexually violated by a stranger or someone you knew? How did that moment impact you and how have you recovered? Was your rapist ever brought to justice? If so, what was the justice process like for you? How has forgiveness figured into your journey?
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Improper Incarceration: Were you incarcerated for a crime you didn't commit? We are interested in hearing your story and how, when you were finally released, you dealt with the anger and feelings of injustice over being convicted of a crime you did not commit.
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Murder: Have you ever killed anyone, either intentionally or in self-defense? We want to hear about what happened, how this act impacted your life and the lives of the family members of the deceased. Have you been able to forgive yourself? Have you sought the forgiveness of the deceased's family members? How have you moved forward with your life?