Renaissance Church NYC When Is It OK to Cut Someone Off? | Stoop Theology S1 Ep6
Mar 19, 2026
A thoughtful conversation reframing “cutting someone off” as setting boundaries. Brief looks at how forgiveness differs from reconciliation. Practical steps for releasing harm without enabling abuse. Real scenarios—roommates, parents, addiction—show how to protect yourself while hoping for change.
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Forgiveness Is Not The Same As Reconciliation
- Forgiveness and reconciliation are different acts Christians must distinguish.
- Jordan Rice defines forgiveness as releasing the debt someone owes you while reconciliation requires two people to restore the relationship.
Write Down What You Need To Forgive
- Do actively name what was taken from you and bring it before God as part of forgiving someone.
- Jordan Rice describes prayerfully writing down losses like reputation or money and asking God to give strength to release that debt.
Boundaries As A Form Of Wisdom
- Boundaries are a wisdom practice Christians are called to alongside forgiveness.
- Jordan Rice frames boundaries as the distance in which you can love both the other person and yourself.