To understand the origin of sin is to understand the origin of shame. As we see in the garden of Eden, when Adam and Eve ate of the fruit that they were prohibited from eating, their eyes "were opened, and they knew that they were naked." This led them to "hide" themselves from God's presence when they heard Him walking in the garden." And why did they hide? They experienced shame--knowing what it meant to be fully known but in a sinful state.  Tune in today as Pastor Mike and I discuss the following difficult questions: - How does the Bible define shame?, - How does shame impact our relationship with God and others, - Can shame be used as a means to draw is closer to Christ?, and - What advice can be given to cherished who are currently struggling with shame? Do you have questions? Feel free to email me at [email protected]. Remember to please LEAVE A REVIEW for the podcast as it helps get the word out to a larger audience, and remember to SUBSCRIBE and/or follow on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and all other podcast platforms. If you're on Facebook and/or Instagram, I'd greatly appreciate it if you SHARE this episode! :) FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2UyNeLa​ FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/samlanda23/​ ABOUT ME 👇 My mission is to provide Christians with content on how to address spiritual and mental health issues within the church. In fact, I often address shame and its effects on relationships within the church.  I look forward to walking alongside you as we draw closer to Christ! Support the show (http://paypal.me/slandajr)