Overcome the Cycle of Shame and Condemnation

About this sermon

Download the free NO CONDEMNATION COMMITMENT: https://bit.ly/NC-commitment On the first day of Lent, John Ortberg invites us into a brave and deeply personal journey: giving up condemnation...and learning how shame actually works. This episode goes straight to the source. John traces condemnation back to its root system in shame, beginning in Genesis and moving through psychology, philosophy, trauma-informed theology, and lived experience. Along the way, he explores why our urge to judge others is often fueled by hidden pain in ourselves—and why healing starts when we stop hiding. You’ll hear insights from: John Walton on Genesis and chaos imagery Warren Kinghorn on trauma and the first humans Eleanor Stump on guilt vs. shame Kurt Thompson on the “shame concierge” that narrates our inner lives John makes a crucial distinction: Guilt fears punishment and is healed by forgiveness. Shame fears rejection and is healed only by acceptance, love, and belonging. He introduces two invisible companions we all carry: a shame concierge that quietly judges every moment and a grace concierge—the Spirit—who reminds us we are God’s beloved children. 📚 Today's Resources: The Soul of Shame — Kurt Thompson Wandering in Darkness — Eleonore Stump Wayfaring — Warren Kinghorn Teachings from John Walton 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT US at 855-888-0444 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0 Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

Topics

• Forgiveness
• Hell & Judgment
• Overcoming Obstacles