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Forgiving someone and keeping a healthy distance can happen in the same breath. This episode, "When I Don't Walk in Forgiveness, Part 2," continues the Loved series from ChosenRVA with a close look at what an unforgiven offense does to relationships and to the next thing God has for you. Pastor and the congregation work through Ephesians 4 together, swap honest stories about grudges and apologies, and land on what stays in place once the debt gets handed to God: slow-built trust and firm boundaries. Follow this podcast for a new message every week, straight from the room at ChosenRVA.

Forgiveness doesn't change what happened — it changes what happens next. This week at ChosenRVA, we look honestly at what unforgiveness actually does: bitter roots that grow underground, anger that refuses to die, and relationships that quietly break down under the weight of what never got released. Grounded in Hebrews 12:15 and Ephesians 4:26-27, with raw testimonies from the room about repentance, reconciliation, and the cost of holding on too long. Subscribe and follow to ChosenRVA and catch every message as soon as it lands.

Retailers use words like limited, special, and exclusive to drive up value — but this week's message, "You Are an Original," digs into something worth even more: being made on purpose, with no copies, by God himself. Grounded in Ephesians 2:10 and the stories of Peter, Gideon, Jeremiah, and Moses, this episode also includes a special Pastor Appreciation Day tribute honoring years of faithful leadership at ChosenRVA. Follow this podcast for a new message every week, straight from the room at ChosenRVA.

Jesus forgave the people crucifying him while he was still on the cross. In this episode of "Loved, Part 3: Forgiveness," ChosenRVA digs into why a grudge does more damage than most people realize, how unforgiveness behaves like an untreated infection, and four things real forgiveness actually produces: freedom, peace, healing, and healthier relationships. Grounded in Ephesians 4:31-32 and Psalm 147:3, with honest, real stories from the room about letting go of what still stings. Follow this podcast for a new message every week, straight from ChosenRVA.

You weren't an afterthought — you were chosen on purpose, in advance, and it brought God genuine pleasure to pick you. In this episode of "Loved, Part 2," Pastor Paul breaks down what real adoption means: a father, a family, an inheritance, and a permanent seat at the table. We also dig into grace — God's empowering presence — and why his power tends to show up strongest right where you feel weakest. Grounded in scripture, with honest, real stories from the room. New to ChosenRVA? Come sit with us on Sundays — the messages meet you right where you are.

What name have you been answering to on the inside? This week at ChosenRVA, we dig into the names God actually gave us — blessed, chosen, adopted, beloved, redeemed, and workmanship — and why none of them depend on how together a person feels in the moment. Grounded in scripture, with honest testimonies from the room on rejection, identity, and what it takes to really sit with being loved. New to ChosenRVA? Come sit with us on Sundays — the messages meet you right where you are.

Nobody likes sitting in the waiting room — but this week at ChosenRVA, we dig into why the wait itself might be doing more than we realize. We walk through five things God builds in the in-bet ween: patience, trust, preparation, character, and perspective, grounded in Psalm 27:14, Proverbs 3:5-6, and the story of David waiting in the field before he was ever called by name. Honest, real testimonies from the room on what it actually takes to keep waiting well. New to ChosenRVA? Come sit with us on Sundays — the messages meet you right where you are.

We wrap up the "Called to It" series this week with the final piece: remembering who the ministry is actually for. Grounded in scripture, we dig into what genuine compassion looks like, why confusion tends to snowball if left alone, and one honest question worth carrying into the week — if someone watched how you served, would they see you building something bigger than yourself? New to ChosenRVA? Come sit with us on Sundays — the messages meet you right where you are.

Real fruit rarely looks like a packed room. This week at ChosenRVA, we dig into what a genuine calling actually produces, why applause was never the goal, and why your job is only to be faithful with what's already in your hands. Grounded in Matthew 7:16 and 1 Corinthians 3:6, with honest stories from the room on staying planted when the fruit is quiet. New to ChosenRVA? Come sit with us on Sundays — the messages meet you right where you are.

Ever wonder if you're really cut out for what you're doing? This week at ChosenRVA, we dig into two clear signs of a real calling — a burden that keeps coming back, and a pull that always lines up with God's word — plus why feeling strongly about something doesn't automatically make it true. Grounded in scripture with honest stories from the room on staying the course when the fruit isn't showing yet.

Even Jesus asked God to take the hard road away — and then walked it anyway. This week at ChosenRVA, we step into the Garden of Gethsemane and sit with the real emotion, exhaustion, and betrayal Jesus faced before the cross, plus what it means to find clarity in a season you can't avoid. Follow ChosenRVA for weekly messages that meet you where you're at.

Your GPS says turn left. You turn right anyway. Two minutes later it says recalculate, and somehow the GPS gets the blame. That's chaos in a nutshell — and this week at ChosenRVA, we lay it side by side with clarity, walking through what each one actually sounds like in real life. The teaching lands in the story of Joseph, sold out by his own brothers and stuck in one hard season after another, and how he came out the other side without carrying bitterness. Grounded in scripture, with a closing prayer for anyone ready to hand off a grudge they've been holding onto. Follow ChosenRVA for weekly messages that meet you where you're at.

Ever caught yourself finishing someone's sentence before they got the chance? This week at ChosenRVA, we build on last week's teaching with a new habits: listening before assuming and thinking before acting. We break down James 1:19 and dig into real stories about decisions made in five seconds that took years to repair, plus a question worth sitting with — whose voice do you hear first when a big decision hits: emotion, other people, or God? Follow ChosenRVA for weekly messages that meet you where you're at.

Ever fired off a text, a comment, or a comeback and wished you had an unsend button? This week at ChosenRVA, we break down two simple habits that can save you years of regret: pausing before you speak and praying before you decide. Grounded in Proverbs 17:27 and Philippians 4:6-7, with honest, live stories from the room on choosing peace over panic. Follow ChosenRVA for weekly messages that meet you where you're at.

Ever wonder why you can't seem to shake a thought, a reaction, or a habit no matter how hard you try? This week at ChosenRVA, we dig into strongholds — the mental prisons and repeated lies that quietly shape emotions and decisions — and hand you a practical, three-step way to break free: Capture it, Question it, Replace it. Grounded in scripture, with honest, live testimonies from the room. Follow ChosenRVA for weekly messages that meet you where you're at.