Shame and failure can make us feel completely unqualified to seek God But what if your mistakes could actually lead you closer to Him Journey through Psalm to see how King David brought his stains directly to God and discover that true repentance is always about a restored relationship not perfection ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

You're sorry again for the same thing So what does actual repentance look like If you're wondering how to repent without getting trapped in shame or hiding pastor and author Dane Ortlund joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to share his insight He gets real about owning what's actually inside us and why bringing sin into the light is part of becoming who we're meant to be Show Notes and Resources Deeper Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane Ortlund Deeper Study Guide by Dane Ortlund Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more [... more]

She loves Jesus She has good friends And there's still one part of her life she hopes nobody ever asks about Christian women and their private sexual struggles rarely make it into the same conversation Dr Juli Slattery and educator Dr Joy Skarka join Dave and Ann Wilson to talk candidly about secrecy shame sexual habits and what it means to be fully known without running for cover Show Notes and Resources Her Freedom Journey A Guide Out of Porn and Shame to Authentic Intimacy Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories as a teenager on Mississippi's Gulf Coast Valerie Habeeb endured years of sexual abuse by an older man who exploited the absence of her father and the vulnerability she carried with her She kept what happened secret for years carrying shame anger and pain into adulthood even as the people around her believed she had everything together Lee Habeeb shares his wife's journey of faith and forgiveness from reconciling with her mother and the father who had abandoned her to eventually forgiving the man who abused her Through her Christian faith Valerie came [... more]

Porn is a guy problem--right That's what Joy Skarka thought while quietly struggling herself Porn addiction in women is more common than we talk about And simply trying harder to stop may miss the deeper cause Educator Dr Joy Skarka and clinical psychologist Dr Juli Slattery join Dave and Ann Wilson to get painfully honest about secrecy shame trauma and the struggles women rarely say out loud Show Notes and Resources Her Freedom Journey A Guide Out of Porn and Shame to Authentic Intimacy Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com Follow [... more]

Losing a spouse changes almost everything Beyond the emotional weight of grief there are practical responsibilities that can suddenly feel overwhelming Bills still need to be paid accounts need attention and financial decisions that once seemed routine may now feel impossible For widows navigating those responsibilities can be especially difficult when grief affects their ability to think clearly make decisions and plan for the future Rachel Faulkner Brown understands this firsthand Widowed twice by the age of she has experienced profound loss financial mistakes and unexpected challenges Today as the Founder and Executive Director of Never Alone Widows she helps [... more]

Mark Some conditions run deeper than the skin and so does the shame that comes with them A leper knelt before Jesus with a desperate plea If You are willing You can make me clean Moved with compassion Jesus touched the untouchable Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches from Mark illustrating how leprosy in the Bible mirrors the spiritual disease of sin an internal condition beyond every human remedy Only Jesus has the power to cleanse Acknowledge the leprosy within and reach for the only One who can make you clean His compassion and healing power are as real today as they [... more]

Mark Some conditions run deeper than the skin and so does the shame that comes with them A leper knelt before Jesus with a desperate plea If You are willing You can make me clean Moved with compassion Jesus touched the untouchable Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches from Mark illustrating how leprosy in the Bible mirrors the spiritual disease of sin an internal condition beyond every human remedy Only Jesus has the power to cleanse Acknowledge the leprosy within and reach for the only One who can make you clean His compassion and healing power are as real today as they [... more]

This week we're revisiting a meaningful conversation from the archives of The Masculine Journey After Hours one that continues to offer timeless encouragement and biblical insight In this encore episode the guys explore the importance of renewing the mind taking every thought captive and allowing God to reshape our thinking through His truth The conversation also celebrates the next generation of Christian leaders focusing on Caleb's courageous testimony and his willingness to be transparent about his struggles with anxiety temptation and shame His authenticity reminds us that God often uses our brokenness not our perfection to draw others closer to [... more]

Share a commentDrift is terrifying precisely because it feels harmless at first One small compromise one missed habit one quiet season of neglect and before you know it you are farther from spiritual clarity than you ever planned to be We talk candidly about spiritual drift and mission drift starting with the everyday places people slide morality trust in Scripture private prayer responsibilities at home and work and the slow loss of personal pursuit of God Then we zoom out to institutional drift with a sobering look at Christian roots in American higher education When founding documents celebrate Christ but [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Stephen Rusiniak and his wife had always imagined a home filled with children Then infertility turned that future into a painful uncertainty and Stephen carried much of the blame himself He knew he was the reason they were struggling to conceive but shame and guilt made it difficult to say aloud what he was feeling One summer night sitting beside his wife he finally found the courage to begin the conversation he had been avoiding Originally published in Chicken Soup for the Soul Married Life Stephen shares what happened when he stopped carrying [... more]

Fox News broadcast an interview with an Ole Miss student who made all sorts of allegations against the police department She said that she was drugged at an Oxford bar and just tossed onto the street But it turns out the official police report and body cam footage contradict all of her allegations There are also rumors that a number of students have died as a result of drug overdoses and the university is engaged in a coverup First shame on Fox News for doing a shoddy job in reporting from Ole Miss and causing hysteria Second we will provide [... more]

Share a commentShame makes smart people act like fugitives Sometimes the hiding is obvious like a new name and a new city Sometimes it's quieter like a carefully managed story a tight smile and a private fear that the truth will catch up We start with the real account of Katherine Power who lived for decades under an assumed identity after a bank robbery went wrong and a police officer was killed When she finally turned herself in she explained why she was tired of living with shame hiddenness and guilt That one sentence opens a bigger conversation about what [... more]

Share a commentA year of silence can look like success on the outside and feel like slow collapse on the inside We pick up the story of King David after Samuel when adultery and murder seem safely buried and we ask the question nobody wants to answer what does hidden sin do to a person over time Pulling language from Psalm we talk honestly about guilt and shame sleepless nights and the heavy hand of God that won't let a true believer settle into the mud Then we follow the moment God breaks the stalemate by sending Nathan Instead of [... more]

Send us Fan MailGUEST CARL TRUEMAN author The Desecration of ManIf you're a Christian you likely find yourself gobsmacked utterly astonished at the craziness you see all around you in society such as How abortion the killing of unborn babies is celebratedHow living together before marriage is promoted as necessary to ascertain compatibilityHow boys can purportedly become girls and vice versa and how hospitals and doctors are more than willing to remove private parts to transition How two men can marry and then choose a woman out of a catalog to be artificially inseminated by one of them to carry [... more]

Marriage should be a safe haven where shame does not exist Today R C Sproul uncovers the connection in Scripture between nakedness and shame Request R C Sproul's teaching series The Intimate Marriage on DVD with your donation You can also download all messages as well as the study guide https gift renewingyourmind org Live outside the U S and Canada Download the teaching series the digital study guide with your donation https www renewingyourmind org global Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president [... more]

The COVID pandemic highlighted the need for Christians to exercise critical thinking and discernment in the face of deception and lies. Christians must be prepared to question authority and challenge false narratives, even when they come from trusted sources. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be ready to defend their faith and to seek answers, rather than simply asking questions. In the context of the COVID pandemic, Christians were faced with conflicting information and conflicting narratives, and they must be equipped to navigate these complexities and to make informed decisions. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be discerning and to test all things, and that they are to be guided by the truth of Scripture. [... more]

Chuck Swindahl offers practical and honest counsel on responding to bad counsel, shame, and pride, drawing from the story of Job, and emphasizes the importance of faith, trust, and seeking God's guidance in times of confusion and struggle. [... more]

Exploring the concept of identity and how God's perspective can transform our self-image, leading to spiritual growth, maturity, and a deeper understanding of our faith. [... more]

Parents can help their children avoid the dangers of pornography by having open and honest conversations about God's good design for sexuality and the consequences of addiction. One way to do this is by using accountability software like Covenant Eyes, which monitors and filters online content. A documentary called Into the Light provides a resource for parents and children to learn about the issue and find freedom from addiction. [... more]