Forgiveness
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501-FORGIVE
(367-4483)
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About 70x7
Why We Exist
Founded in 2017 by Mark Goodman, 70x7 Path to Forgiveness is a place for people carrying pain, shame, and blame from past hurts. We help guide them on a personal journey to forgiveness so they can let go of anger and resentment and live more freely.
We know that pain comes in many forms—whether through abuse, neglect, betrayal, or deep personal loss. These experiences can leave lasting wounds that affect emotions, relationships, and self-worth. Carrying that pain can feel heavy, but healing is possible.
At 70x7, we believe forgiveness has the power to change lives. Through support, guidance, and resources, we help people release the weight of the past and move forward with hope and freedom.
Read our Statement of Faith.
Mark's Personal Story of Forgiveness
Our Executive Director and Founder, Mark Goodman, has inspired thousands with his powerful journey of forgiveness. He masterfully weaves his personal story with spiritual guidance, creating a message that motivates, uplifts, and deeply resonates. His path to forgiveness offers hope to those struggling with pain, shame, or past wounds while practically guiding them toward their own healing. His message reminds us that true freedom comes from letting go of anger and resentment, allowing us to live fully and without chains.
Meet The Board
Our Board of Directors is made up of dedicated community leaders committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those seeking healing.
Mark Goodman
Executive Director
Speaker, Author, & Forgiveness Advocate
Keith Schneider
CEO
Former Area President Nextel & Private Equity CEO of Networkfleet and GPS Trackit
Mike Teston
Board Chair & Spiritual Director
Pastor & Founder of CoreRelations
Louis Strydom
Technology Director
CEO at Input Technologies
Dean Cowart
Organizational Director
CEO of Cowart Residential & Forgiveness Advocate
Kyle Schmidt
Finance Director
Personal Wealth Advisor at BIP Wealth - Baseball Division
Meet Our Advisors
Dr. Everett Worthington
Forgiveness Research Advisor
Author | Speaker | World’s Leading Forgiveness Researcher
Published over 45 books and 500 articles and scholarly chapters, mostly on forgiveness, marriage, and family topics.
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Commonwealth Professor Emeritus Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University
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Faculty Affiliate appointment at Harvard University
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Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Wheaton College in the School of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Past-President of the American Psychological Association Division 36
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Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science and two divisions of the American Psychological Association
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Professional organizations’ top awards:
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American Association of Christian Counselors
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Christian Association for Psychological Studies
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Society for Counseling Psychology Health Psychology Award
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Elder Recognition for Lifetime Contributions to Counseling Psychology
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Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
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Awarded a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Pepperdine University in 2014
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Awarded VCU’s top honor, appointment as Commonwealth Professor
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In 2016, the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia recognized him as one of 13 Outstanding Professors in the Commonwealth.
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Won the Humanitarian Award from the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling
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He’s been a visiting scholar for:
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South African government (1996)
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Cambridge University (2010)
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University of Hong Kong (2011)
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Flinders University (2017)
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Some of his 45 books on forgiveness, marriage, and family topics:
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Handbook of Forgiveness, 2nd ed.
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Forgiving and Reconciling: Bridges to Wholeness and Hope
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Handbook of Religion, Spirituality, and Positive Psychology
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Couple Therapy: A New Hope-Focused Approach
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Forgiveness and Spirituality in Psychotherapy: A Relational Approach
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Forgiveness and Health
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Handbook of Humility
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Heroic Humility
Books on the Hope-Focused Approach to Helping Couples
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Hope-focused Marriage Counseling
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Couple Therapy: A New Hope-Focused Approach (
Books Regarding Christian Helping
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Evidence-based practices for Christian counseling and psychotherapy.
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Spiritually oriented interventions for counseling and psychotherapy.
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Coming to peace with psychology: What Christians can learn from psychological science.
Other Books
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Humility: The Quiet Virtue
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Handbook of Humility: Theory, Research, and Applications
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Heroic Humility: What the Science of Humility Can Say to a Generation Raised on Self-focus
Andre Van Rooi
Forgiveness Coach
South Africa Leader
Author & Pastor
Glenn Pearson
Spiritual Advisor
Author & Speaker
Muhammad Waqas Malik
Int'l Outreach
Pakistan Leader
Forgiveness Coach