How does our view of God shape our ability to receive grace? What if we truly believed that God loves us, without conditions?

In this episode, Bill and Scott explore the depth of grace, challenging common misconceptions about God’s love. They discuss how shame distorts our ability to receive grace and how understanding God’s nature can reshape our self-perception. This episode invites listeners to embrace a grace-filled life, where love is not earned but freely given.

Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode: 

(0:28) Understanding Grace

* Having the right view of God is essential to understanding grace. 

* The core concept of grace is rooted in the statement, “God is love.” 

(3:29) God’s Love and Grace

* God's love and grace involve Him wanting to give us His best. 

* The hosts address the feeling of not deserving God's best and how it hinders experiencing His grace. 

* Grace and truth are interconnected and should not be separated. 

(6:34) Worthiness to be Loved

* Scott shares his journey of understanding grace and realizing his worthiness to be loved by God. 

* God’s love extend to both our “person” and our “stuff” (our actions and circumstances). 

(10:57) Your Relationship with God 

* God is the initiator in the relationship.

* The hosts address questions about God's unwavering commitment and love. 

(17:30) The Language of Shame

* Hope is tied to feeling loved. Not having hope can lead to feeling like the world is against you. 

* How “I’m not enough” is one of the phrases in “the language of shame.” 

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