Shame Cycles | Ben Young

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of forgiveness in the Christian life, emphasizing its power to free individuals from shame and guilt through biblical teachings.

What if the words “All is forgiven” were really true for you? Shame says you’re disqualified. Grace says come home. Forgiveness is one of the most difficult—and most freeing—realities in the Christian life. In this message, we explore Jesus’ words in the Lord’s Prayer: “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” Many believe in forgiveness in theory. But few live as if it’s actually true. Through the story of the prodigal son, the cross of Christ, and the promise of Colossians 2, this sermon walks through how forgiveness brings real freedom—from guilt, from shame, and from the past.

People in this episode

Guest: Ben Young

Topics covered

• forgiveness
• shame
• grace
• Christian life
• freedom
• guilt
• spirituality

Keywords

• forgiveness
• shame
• grace
• Christianity
• spirituality
• freedom
• guilt
• prodigal son
• Lord's Prayer
• Colossians 2

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Lord’s Prayer, the story of the prodigal son, the cross of Christ, Colossians 2

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