God + Mental Health Podcast

The Shame of Exposure: What Adam, Eve, and Paul Teach Us About Hiding from GodShame doesn't always look like guilt — sometimes it looks like silence, distraction, or simply not tracking the thing you don't want to see. In this episode, Roslyn unpacks the spiritual roots of shame starting in the Garden of Eden, traces how it quietly shapes our relationships, and gets vulnerable about her own weight loss journey and the moment she realized why she'd stopped tracking her food. Drawing from Genesis 3 and 2 Corinthians 12, this episode reframes exposure — to God, to ourselves, and to others — as the doorway to intimacy, not the danger we've made it out to be.Timestamps00:00 — Welcome back + episode intro01:15 — Why this episode: a listener request for a deep dive on shame02:10 — Episode roadmap: the Garden, relationships, a personal story, Paul on weakness, and practical tools02:55 — The thesis: we were never meant to hide from God04:00 — Reading Genesis 3:7-11 (NLT) — Adam and Eve hide from God05:30 — God's first question wasn't condemnation, it was "Where are you?"06:45 — The spiritual architecture of shame: why exposure starts to feel like a threat08:00 — How shame shows up in relationships: self-protection, deflection, busyness, control09:30 — Substitutes we reach for instead of being known (food, scrolling, achievement, numbing)11:00 — Personal story: Roslyn's weight loss journey and why she stopped tracking her food14:45 — The connection between tracking, budgeting, therapy avoidance, and addiction — why we hide what we don't want to face17:00 — God never designed us to hide from Him — even Jesus modeled vulnerability in Gethsemane19:00 — Naming the tension: exposure is uncomfortable and can feel anxiety-provoking20:15 — Reading 2 Corinthians 12:5-10 (NLT) — Paul's thorn and "my power works best in weakness"24:00 — Weakness as the entry point to faith, not the opposite of it26:00 — How Roslyn applies this to her own self-sabotage doing the podcast28:00 — Three practical tools to begin exposing yourself to God31:00 — Closing thought: Adam and Eve's blame cycle (a preview of a possible part two)32:00 — Land the message: exposure isn't danger, concealment is — this is about identity, not performance33:00 — Outro + how to connect with Roslyn(Note: timestamps are estimated proportionally from the transcript — adjust once you have final edited runtime.)Scriptures ReferencedGenesis 3:7-11 (NLT)At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves. When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the LORD God walking about in the garden, so they hid from the LORD among the trees. Then the LORD God called to the man, "Where are you?" He replied, "I heard you walking in the garden, so I hid. I was afraid because I was naked." "Who told you that you were naked?" the LORD God asked. "Have you eaten from the tree whose fruit I commanded you not to eat?"2 Corinthians 12:5-10 (NLT)Such a person could boast about that experience, but I don't want to boast about myself, except about my weaknesses... Even if I did boast, I would not be a fool, for I would be telling the truth. But I won't do it, because I don't want anyone to give me credit beyond what they can see in my life or hear in my message... So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times I begged God to take it away. Each time he said, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in your weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.Three Practical Tools for ExposureName it before God, not around Him — Journal prompt: "God, here's what I've been hiding, even from myself. This is what's actually true."Identify one substitute you reach for instead of exposure — Journal prompt: "What do I turn to when I don't want to feel exposed? What am I protecting myself from feeling?"Choose one tangible act of exposure this week — Journal prompt: "What's one uncomfortable, specific thing I can expose this week — to God, to myself, or to someone safe?"Connect with Roslyn📱 Instagram: @roslynrene🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: Click Here💬 Send a voice memo or DM — I read every messageAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this enlightening episode of the 'God and Mental Health' podcast, host Roslyn Rene delves into the significant role of faith in the therapy process, discussing common misconceptions around seeking help as a believer. She shares her own journey and experiences with therapy, emphasizing the transformation in her understanding of God's perception of her over time. Roslyn offers profound insights into how incorporating one's faith and establishing a strong support system can be crucial in overcoming mental health challenges. The discussion also covers the importance of giving oneself grace, the healing power of companionship, and the necessity of self-reflection and practical steps towards spiritual and emotional wellness. This episode serves as a reminder of the value of what we believe God thinks of us and the impact it has on our mental health journey.Resources Mentioned:Link to TED Talk by Stacy Flowers Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A podcast discussing practical tips for incorporating God into your daily life and the challenges faced in devotional time. Welcome Back to the Podcast The Essence of Devotional Time Practical Tips for Incorporating God into Your Day Understanding the Challenges to Devotional Time Making Devotional Time Practical and Personal Closing Thoughts and EncouragementResources Mentioned: Life Application Bible: https://amzn.to/3xNVvSZ W Method Journal (Time with God Journal): https://amzn.to/44bfirm Music Instrumentals:Search "Soaking Music"Link to one here Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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On this episode of the podcast, Roslyn discusses what sh has learned and seen often with clients that come into her office to work on their emotional health. She shares a couple of examples of what you can be aware of when navigating your mental health journey.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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