We all wrestle with shame — but what happens when shame finds a home in the very place that’s supposed to heal it? This message kicks off a new series on Church Hurt and explores one of the deepest dysfunctions that can quietly take root: shame. Pulling from the Genesis origin story, modern research, and real life experiences, this message uncovers why shame thrives where performance matters more than progress — and why the Gospel offers a radically different story. If you've ever felt "not enough," doubted your worth, or wondered if you truly belong, this is for you. You are deeply loved, even at your lowest, and the church should be the safest place for you to bring your whole self.

Timestamps:

3:50 - How Dysfunction Hurts the Church

7:00 - Humanity’s Origin Story & Shame's Entrance

13:00 - How Shame Speaks into Our Identity

20:00 - When Churches Reinforce Shame Instead of Healing It

29:00 - Why Your Worst Moment Doesn’t Define You

Resources & Next Steps:

• Dive deeper with resources at communitychurch.net/series-resources

• Find your next step at communitychurch.net/connect

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