Regret vs Repentance: Turning Without Self-Punishment

Regret vs Repentance: Turning Without Self-Punishment

From 7-Minute Coach by Kim Gordon

April 16, 2026 · 8 min · Episode 28

About this episode

This episode discusses the distinction between regret and repentance, emphasizing how to return to God without self-punishment.

In this episode, we talk about regret versus repentance and how to turn back to God without self-punishment. We explore the difference between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow, and share a simple 7-minute practice called The Clean Turn to help you confess honestly, receive God’s forgiveness, and take one next right step.

People in this episode

Host: Kim Gordon

Topics covered

  • regret
  • repentance
  • self-punishment
  • godly sorrow
  • worldly sorrow
  • forgiveness
  • spiritual practice

Keywords

  • regret
  • repentance
  • self-punishment
  • forgiveness
  • spirituality
  • godly sorrow
  • worldly sorrow
  • The Clean Turn

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Places: God

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