Episode 288 - Step 10 . The Repetition: Continual Inventory

Episode 288 - Step 10 . The Repetition: Continual Inventory

From Made for Mondays by Believers Church

March 16, 2026 · 51 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of continual personal inventory and the challenges of honest self-examination in spiritual growth.

Made for Mondays | STEPS Step Ten: Continual Inventory This week on Made for Mondays, Heather is joined by Jamey, Tyler, and RaChelle to talk about Step 10 — continuing to take personal inventory and promptly admitting when we’re wrong. Before diving into the conversation, the group catches up about the weekend and reflects on the Bible Reading Challenge, continuing through Deuteronomy and Mark. Then the conversation turns to Sunday’s message. SUNDAY DISH The reaction to “taking inventory” When people hear the phrase take inventory, reactions vary. For some it sounds freeing and clarifying. For others it feels exhausting or intimidating. The group reflects on why honest self-examination can feel uncomfortable—even though it’s meant to lead to freedom. The illusion of “arriving” Jamey pointed out that following Jesus doesn’t make us sinless—it makes us forgiven. Yet many Christians quietly assume maturity means we should eventually stop struggling. That expectation can create pressure to hide our struggles instead of bringing them honestly before God and trusted community. “When,” not “if” Step 10 uses the phrase when we were wrong, not if. That small word reminds us that…

People in this episode

Host: Heather

Guests: Jamey, Tyler, RaChelle

Topics covered

  • personal inventory
  • spiritual growth
  • self-examination
  • forgiveness
  • Christian maturity
  • humility
  • grace

Keywords

  • inventory
  • self-examination
  • forgiveness
  • Christianity
  • spiritual growth
  • humility
  • grace

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bible Reading Challenge, Deuteronomy, Mark, Sunday’s message

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