Ep 114. The Journey to Forgiveness — Erin Dooley on Faith, Healing & the Camino

What does it really mean to forgive someone who has hurt you?

In this episode of Of Sound Mind and Spirit, Erin Dooley shares how a 500-mile Camino pilgrimage helped her navigate heartbreak, healing, and the difficult journey toward forgiveness.

Together, we explore what forgiveness is—and what it isn’t—how prayer can help us release resentment, and why healing takes time. Whether you're struggling to forgive someone else or yourself, Erin offers a faith-filled reminder that God walks with us, one step at a time.

In This Episode:

• What the Camino taught Erin about forgiveness
• Why forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting, excusing, or removing boundaries
• How prayer can soften our hearts and support healing
• Finding God’s grace in the slow, imperfect process of letting go

Reflect & Pray:
Who might God be inviting you to forgive? Bring that person to prayer this week, asking for the grace to take one small step toward healing.

Scripture to Ponder:
“Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” — Matthew 6:12

Connect with Erin:
Learn more about Erin and her book, A Way to Forgiveness, at erinrdooley.com.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who may need a little hope on her own journey toward forgiveness.