Forgiving others is hard, but sometimes forgiving ourselves is even harder. In this vulnerable episode, we are opening up about what it looks like to extend compassion inward and embrace the grace God freely gives.
Tae shares a moment with her oldest daughter that left her feeling ashamed and broken, and how she had to learn to step back, self-reflect, and lean into grace instead of guilt. J reflects on the pressure of decision-making in his many roles—husband, father, pastor—and how his drive to “get it right” often left him replaying mistakes and forgetting his own humanity.
Together, we unpack the weight of self-condemnation, the danger of staying paralyzed in fear, and the freedom that comes when we see mistakes as lessons instead of life sentences. We also discuss the should’ve, could’ve, would’ve moments that keep us stuck in the past, forgetting that nothing ever catches God by surprise.
This episode is an honest reminder that living and learning is part of the journey, and that God’s grace truly covers it all.
What is Unscripted Journey?
Unscripted Journey is a raw, real, and unfiltered podcast created for those navigating the unexpected turns of life. Through unscripted, unconventional conversations, we dive deep into the moments that don’t make the highlight reel — the crossroads, the questions, the quiet in-betweens. Here, there are no perfect scripts, just authentic stories, hard truths, and honest reflections that meet you right where you are. Whether you’re wrestling with identity, purpose, pain, growth, or change, this space is for you. Because sometimes the most powerful breakthroughs happen in the most unplanned places.
Welcome to Unscripted Journey — where nothing is off-limits, and every story matters.