Our family of origin and past experiences shape our present. And past hurt and trauma don't go away on their own. They need to be dealt with, or these hurts and traumas will emerge in unhealthy ways as we try to cope with our pain. So how do we deal with our past so that we can move forward in our apprenticeship to Jesus? In this teaching, John Mark shows us why it is important to deal with our past in our discipleship to Jesus. After discussing common objections to dealing with your past, he takes us through the Bible and shows how sins get passed from one generation to the next. He finishes this teaching by giving practical tips on how to engage these topics in community and begin your journey to healing and freedom.Key Scripture Passages: Genesis 12:1-20; Genesis 20:1-18; Genesis 26:1-11; Genesis 27:18-20; Genesis 37:2-4; Genesis 37:31-35; Exodus 34:6-7; Mark 5:24-34You can find various resources for this practice here: https://practicingtheway.org/practices/dealing-with-your-pastVisit practicingtheway.org for more information and resources.Facebook, YouTube: Practicing the WayInstagram: @practicingthewayTwitter: @practheway