<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What if “I’m sorry” isn’t enough?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this thought-provoking episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Thomas to talk about how to give and receive apologies that actually heal. Together, we unpack the power of restoration through meaningful apologies, explore why forgiveness is essential to our faith, and learn how understanding &lt;em&gt;The 5 Apology Languages&lt;/em&gt;™ can completely transform how we mend relationships. Whether you’re longing to repair a friendship, rebuild trust in your marriage, or simply communicate better with the people you love, this conversation will remind you that grace and humility can turn brokenness into healing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Meet Dr. Thomas&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jennifer Thomas is a best-selling author, psychologist, and sought-after speaker who has spent decades helping people navigate the beautiful and sometimes messy work of relationships. She co-authored &lt;em&gt;The 5 Apology Languages&lt;/em&gt;™ with Dr. Gary Chapman, creator of &lt;em&gt;The 5 Love Languages&lt;/em&gt;®, and is one of a handful of approved presenters for his global teaching series. Through her research and writing, Dr. Thomas equips individuals, couples, and organizations to communicate more effectively, repair broken trust, and extend forgiveness rooted in biblical truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;In This Episode, You’ll Learn&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why “I’m sorry” often isn’t enough to repair broken relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The 5 Apology Languages™ and how to identify your own&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to ask for and offer forgiveness in ways that build true reconciliation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What Scripture teaches about humility, confession, and grace&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Practical steps to turn hurt into healing and conflict into connection&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How This Episode Will Encourage You&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever struggled to move past hurt, wished someone’s apology felt more genuine, or wondered how to forgive when it feels impossible, this episode will offer hope and clarity. You’ll be reminded that God calls us not just to say the right words—but to live out forgiveness that restores hearts and rebuilds trust.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Partner with Us&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Love what Collide is doing? Help us bring hope and healing to women through counseling, content, and connection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="ql-align-center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;💛 Give today &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://wecollide.net/get-involved/give/#description-forms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;online&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; or &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/WeCollide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Venmo&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Dr. Thomas &lt;/strong&gt;- &lt;a href="https://www.drjenniferthomas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Willow &lt;/strong&gt;- &lt;a href="https://www.willowweston.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/willowanneweston/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/willow.weston" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="ql-align-center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pre-Order Willow’s New Book!&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="ql-align-center"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/Collide-Running-Into-Healing-Hands/dp/B0FD7PQ768" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Collide: Running into Healing When Life Hands You Hurt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow and Support Collide&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌐 &lt;strong&gt;Visit &lt;/strong&gt;our &lt;a href="https://wecollide.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt; for upcoming conferences, helpful resources, and encouragement for women pursuing healing, purpose, and deeper faith.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📲 &lt;strong&gt;Follow &lt;/strong&gt;along on &lt;a href="https://facebook.com/wecollidewomen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://instagram.com/wecollidewomen" rel="noopener noreferrer"...</description>

The Collide Podcast

Willow Weston

The 5 Apology Languages with Dr. Jennifer Thomas

NOV 19, 202539 MIN
The Collide Podcast

The 5 Apology Languages with Dr. Jennifer Thomas

NOV 19, 202539 MIN

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What if “I’m sorry” isn’t enough?In this thought-provoking episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Thomas to talk about how to give and receive apologies that actually heal. Together, we unpack the power of restoration through meaningful apologies, explore why forgiveness is essential to our faith, and learn how understanding The 5 Apology Languages™ can completely transform how we mend relationships. Whether you’re longing to repair a friendship, rebuild trust in your marriage, or simply communicate better with the people you love, this conversation will remind you that grace and humility can turn brokenness into healing.Meet Dr. ThomasDr. Jennifer Thomas is a best-selling author, psychologist, and sought-after speaker who has spent decades helping people navigate the beautiful and sometimes messy work of relationships. She co-authored The 5 Apology Languages™ with Dr. Gary Chapman, creator of The 5 Love Languages®, and is one of a handful of approved presenters for his global teaching series. Through her research and writing, Dr. Thomas equips individuals, couples, and organizations to communicate more effectively, repair broken trust, and extend forgiveness rooted in biblical truth.In This Episode, You’ll LearnWhy “I’m sorry” often isn’t enough to repair broken relationshipsThe 5 Apology Languages™ and how to identify your ownHow to ask for and offer forgiveness in ways that build true reconciliationWhat Scripture teaches about humility, confession, and gracePractical steps to turn hurt into healing and conflict into connectionHow This Episode Will Encourage YouIf you’ve ever struggled to move past hurt, wished someone’s apology felt more genuine, or wondered how to forgive when it feels impossible, this episode will offer hope and clarity. You’ll be reminded that God calls us not just to say the right words—but to live out forgiveness that restores hearts and rebuilds trust.Partner with UsLove what Collide is doing? Help us bring hope and healing to women through counseling, content, and connection.💛 Give today online or VenmoConnect with Dr. Thomas - WebsiteConnect with Willow - Website | Instagram | FacebookPre-Order Willow’s New Book! Collide: Running into Healing When Life Hands You HurtFollow and Support Collide 🌐 Visit our website for upcoming conferences, helpful resources, and encouragement for women pursuing healing, purpose, and deeper faith.📲 Follow along on Facebook and Instagram🛍️ Shop for good at the Collide Store💛 Give today online or Venmo to impact lives📬 Subscribe to our Newsletter and be the first to hear about new episodes, blog posts, events, and resources and more!