Healing from shame is not something we can accomplish on our own. It is a slow, daily journey that requires the supernatural work of God in our hearts. In this episode, I begin a new series on God's Tools for Healing Shame by sharing part of my own story. Learning to live in the power of the cross and resurrection moved me forward in profound ways, but God did not stop there. He continued to use practical, life-giving tools to transform my thinking and restore my heart.

Through His Word, I was taught truth that replaced the lies I believed about myself. Worship and gratitude shifted my focus away from shame and back to God's goodness. The encouragement and presence of the body of Christ strengthened me when I felt weak. And through it all, God's grace helped me trust Him with my life. In this episode, I share how these tools became part of my healing journey and how they can help bring freedom and transformation to yours as well.

Links Mentioned:

Receiving God's Forgiveness https://www.louisesedgwick.com/podcast/47

Forgiving Ourselves https://www.louisesedgwick.com/podcast/50

Forgiving Others https://www.louisesedgwick.com/podcast/53

Confession of Sin https://www.louisesedgwick.com/podcast/44

Repentance https://www.louisesedgwick.com/podcast/74

The Holy Spirit's Work in Us https://www.louisesedgwick.com/podcast/19-grxrx

Scripture Mentioned:

Isaiah 53:4-5

John 17:17

Hebrews 4:12

Psalm 119:105

John 13:35

Hebrews 3:13

Hebrews 10:24-25

Ephesians 4:29

Psalm 22:3 (KJV)

Psalm 16:11

To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.

"Forgive, and you will be forgiven." In Luke 6:37, the word forgive can also mean "release." When we hold onto unforgiveness, waiting for a debt to be repaid, it binds us in ways we often don't realize. But when we release others, even without apology or acknowledgment, we ourselves are set free. This truth becomes deeply personal in this week's episode as Jason Ellis, LMFT, returns to share more of his journey.

Jason experienced repeated abandonment by the men who were meant to care for him, including his birth father, stepfather, and others who had promised to guide him. The pain could have led him down a destructive path, but by God's grace, he chose forgiveness. In doing so, he found healing, freedom, and a new way of living. Today, Jason partners with God as a wounded healer, staying present with those he loves and helping others experience the same mercy and grace that transformed his life. His story is a powerful reminder that forgiveness releases us and opens the door to lasting healing.

Connect with Jason:
https://therosemarytree.org/

To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.

This week, I'm joined by my dear friend Jason Ellis, LMFT, as we begin a meaningful conversation to close out this series on shame and abandonment. Jason and I spent many years serving together in ministry, walking through both joyful and difficult seasons side by side. I have had the privilege of witnessing his healing journey up close as he faced the deep wounds left by the very men who were meant to love and protect him.

Growing up, Jason knew the pain of waiting for a father who never showed up, followed by the disappointment of a stepfather who also let him down. Those experiences left him questioning his worth and wondering if any father would truly value him. In this episode, Jason shares the beginning of his story, including the profound turning point when he came to know Jesus and discovered that he had been adopted by a perfect Father. It is a powerful testimony of God's grace and the healing that begins when we understand we are fully loved and never abandoned by Him.

Connect with Jason:
https://therosemarytree.org/

To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.