This episode of Where Faith Grows is all about shame. What a fun topic! (ha!)

Jenn and I start by defining what shame is. We talk about the difference between guilt and shame, and how both are a constant struggle for Christians, as we identify ourselves as sinners in need of grace.

We talk about why the concept of shame is so important, and we discuss where it comes from, whether our shame is something we heap on ourselves, or whether it was placed on us by a situation in our lives.

Jenn and I then talk about how we can overcome shame, and how it truly isn't helpful to us as we try to proclaim the gospel and share the good news of Jesus. We talk about instances of shame in the Bible too.

Finally, we talk about something that touched my heart in such a special way - we talk about giving other people space to relinquish their shame with us. We talk about how important it is to allow people to open up and be vulnerable, to let go of the shame and guilt they feel by showing their truest self to us.

This one is just beautiful - if you're anything like me, you too have struggled with guilt and shame in your life. Let's tackle it together with Jenn.

ABOUT JENN:

Jenn Walden is a blogger and speaker who can be found at Jenn’s Closet, her on-line home where she is passionate about building a sisterhood of fashionable faith.

She was a high school teacher for fifteen years, and is now a homeschool mom actively involved in local homeschool co-ops and tutorials with her two youngest boys.

We’ll be talking today about one of Jenn’s greatest passions--bringing hope to women who suffer from shame from episodes and experiences over which they had no control. Jenn has some powerful insights into why and how shame engulfs us. And, she brings to us a faith-driven path to victory over these feelings.

Jenn and her husband Kirk live just outside of Nashville, Tennessee. They have five children, one grandchild, and a faithful dachshund named Aubie.