Hope In The Middle Podcast

The Hope in the Middle Podcast with Pastor Alan McGrath - messages of encouragement to help us live in the joy for which we were created.  Find more at hopeinthemiddle.com. Notes: If you really love music and camping (possibly in some heat), you need to check out UtopiaFest.  Two of our favorite bands this year were Leftover Salmon (bluegrass) and Calliope Musicals (fun Austin rock).  Proverbs 28:13 - "Those who hide their sins won't succeed, but those who confess and give them up will receive mercy." The Apology Setup = face to face and set up a time to meet 5 Steps to nailing that apology: (I heard the first four steps first shared by Rev. Adam Hamilton in this sermon) #1 - See the pain YOU caused. (don't rationalize or blame others) #2 - Feel Sorry #3 - Accept Responsibility "I'm sorry I" not "I'm sorry you" Bonus #1 - Don't say "if" (I'm sorry if you heard me that way) #4 - Commit to Change "from now on, I'm going to..." Bonus #2 - After step 1-4, STOP TALKING #5 - Be Patient With Them