What if shame or condemnation no longer had the power to define you?

In this episode, Waldemar Kohl joins Bill and Scott to explore how grace offers a radical alternative to a life shaped by shame and condemnation. They also discuss what it means to trust Jesus not just with sin, but with our insecurities, failures, and fears.

Topics Waldemar Kohl, Bill Thrall, and Scott Boyd discuss in this episode:

(0:33) Waldemar’s Story

* Waldemar’s early life of performance-driven faith and corporate success.

(5:56) From Shame to No Condemnation

* Thinking of trust as the bridge between belief and transformation.

(10:01) The Object of Our Faith

* Trust isn’t about quantity—it’s about the One you’re trusting.

* Jesus can not only forgive sin but also take on shame itself.

(14:21) The Power of Safe Community

* Grace-based environments create safety, allowing people to be known.

* When shame loses its grip, people discover trust through vulnerability.

(20:15) Redefining Theology and Identity

* Many Christians are still living as sinners instead of saints.

* Learning to be loved leads to loving more—and sinning less.

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