Sin, Repentance, and Spiritual Numbness: A Holy Week Wake-Up Call

About this episode

The episode explores the concepts of sin, repentance, and spiritual numbness, emphasizing the importance of confession and the mercy of God.

In this wild-card episode of Fed by the Fruit, we take a sober, hope-filled look at sin and why it creates felt separation from God—like a dark curtain over a sunny window. We walk through the difference between inherited sin, imputed sin, and personal sin, then focus in on Hebrews 10:26 and what Scripture means by willful sin : not stumbling in weakness, but knowingly rejecting the light and choosing darkness. With Romans 1 as a warning, we talk about the real danger of spiritual numbness—when conviction fades—and the mercy of God that invites us back through confession and repentance. If you’ve been wrestling, take heart: struggle is a sign of spiritual life, and restoration is still possible. Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.

People in this episode

Host: Kristin Ballard

Topics covered

• sin
• repentance
• spiritual numbness
• confession
• mercy of God
• Holy Week

Keywords

• sin
• repentance
• spiritual numbness
• confession
• mercy
• Holy Week
• Hebrews 10:26
• Romans 1

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hebrews 10:26, Romans 1

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