# 14 Marriage Devotional: Forgiveness

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Podcast: [Marriage After God](https://stenobird.com/podcast/marriage-after-god-1000819)
Published: 2026-01-21T12:00:19+00:00
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## Resource

Today on the Marriage After God podcast, we talk about why forgiveness is essential to a thriving marriage. We explore what biblical forgiveness really is — and what it isn’t — and why withholding forgiveness quietly builds walls between spouses. We share how humility, repentance, and grace work together to bring healing and restore intimacy. Our hope is to encourage every couple to practice forgiveness as a daily reflection of God’s mercy toward us. In this episode- Forgiveness is vital for a healthy, lasting marriage. Forgiveness does not excuse sin — it releases the debt. God’s grace empowers us to forgive what feels impossible. Humility and repentance open the door to reconciliation. Withholding forgiveness creates distance and division.  Join in on our devotional series and get your copies of Husband After God and Wife After God Follow Marriage After God: Instagram: Marriage After God Instagram: Unveiled Wife Instagram: Husband Revolution Support this podcast: Shop Marriage After God Become a patron Smith Family Resources, Inc © 2026 Keywords: forgiveness, marriage, reconciliation, grace, biblical teaching, communication, humility, healing, intimacy, spiritual growth

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