Become New with John Ortberg 31. Step 9: How to Make Amends without Causing More Damage (w/Rick Blackmon)
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Feb 24, 2025 Joining the conversation is Rick Blackmon, a seasoned speaker on recovery and personal growth. He dives deep into the transformative journey of making amends, sharing insights on the crucial balance between seeking forgiveness and taking personal responsibility. Blackmon explores the CRAFT method for relationship repair, emphasizing the importance of accountability in mending ties. He highlights the art of apology and the significance of heartfelt gestures in relationships, showing how sincerity fosters genuine personal growth.
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Rick's Second Conversion
- Rick Blackmon had a "second conversion" at 23, realizing his own flaws.
- He apologized to everyone he knew, much like Scrooge in A Christmas Carol.
Two Sides of Forgiveness
- John Ortberg questions what blocks us more: wrongs others do to us or wrongs we do to others.
- Rick Blackmon believes both sides are equally important for forgiveness and healing in therapy.
The CRAFT Method
- Use the CRAFT method for relationship repair: Calm, Recall, Apologize, Forgive, Try.
- Offer genuine apologies, acknowledging your wrongdoing, not just others' feelings.