Unashamed at Last I Shame, Scripture, Regret, Emotional Healing, Comparison

Do you know what you need to do, but fear keeps making you hesitate? Maybe you need to set a boundary, have a difficult conversation, start something new, walk away from something familiar or finally make the decision you've been postponing. In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we're talking about how fear, shame and second-guessing can affect our decisions—and how Scripture can help us move forw...

Do you feel confident about yourself until someone questions you? Do you find yourself waiting for a particular person to notice, approve, compliment or reassure you before you can really feel good about yourself? Sis, there is nothing wrong with wanting encouragement. We all want to feel seen, appreciated and affirmed. But the problem begins when encouragement becomes evidence of our worth and we...

Do you find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no, over-explaining your decisions, avoiding difficult conversations or worrying about how people will react when you disappoint them? People-pleasing can look like kindness, helpfulness and even being a “good Christian woman.” But sometimes underneath it is something deeper: fear of rejection, shame, criticism or losing people's approval...

Who are you when you take away the titles you use to describe yourself? Wife. Mum. Professional. Leader. Carer. Ministry worker. The dependable one. The person everybody calls when they need something. These roles can be meaningful and God-given—but they were never meant to become the source of your identity according to scripture. In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we’re exploring what happens...

Have you ever held back what you really thought or felt because you were afraid of upsetting someone, being misunderstood or creating conflict? Sis, finding your voice isn’t about becoming louder. It’s about becoming secure enough to stop disappearing from your own relationships. In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we explore the difference between wise silence and fear-driven silence, why keepi...

Have you ever made a decision and then replayed it over and over in your mind, wondering if you got it wrong? Maybe a past choice left you in regret and now fear has made you hesitant to trust yourself again. In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we’re talking about how fear and shame can fuel second-guessing, why wisdom is different from needing certainty, and how to move forward without demandin...

What happens when you know what God says about you—but the shame you've carried still feels louder than the truth? Sis, that's part of what makes coming out of hiding a journey. Sometimes we've heard the Scriptures, we know the right words to say, and yet old beliefs can still influence how we see ourselves and how confidently we show up in our lives. In Part Two of my conversation with Dorcas, ho...

This week’s episode is a little different, Sis. I recently had the privilege of joining Dorcas, host of You Matter Momma, for an honest conversation about shame, faith, identity and the journey behind Unashamed At Last. Dorcas is a wife and longtime stay-at-home mum who understands the exhaustion, pressure and loneliness that can come with caring for a family full-time. Through You Matter Momma, s...

After you've been hurt, it's natural to want to protect yourself from ever experiencing that pain again. But what happens when being careful slowly becomes hiding? In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we're exploring 5 signs that self-protection may be keeping you from living fully and how to recognise the difference between healthy boundaries and walls built by fear. We'll talk about vulnerabili...

Do you ever find yourself thinking, “By now, I thought I would…”? Maybe you expected to be married, have children, be further ahead financially, more established in your career or simply feel more settled in yourself by now. When life doesn't look the way we expected, it's easy to compare our progress with others and conclude that we're somehow behind. In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we're e...

There is nothing wrong with wanting love, companionship and people to walk through life with. But what happens when the fear of losing someone makes you depend on them for your sense of security, worth or identity? In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we explore the difference between healthy connection and fear-driven dependency, and how fear of rejection or being alone can sometimes cause us to...

What if your need for control isn't really about being responsible—but about being afraid of what might happen if you let go? In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we explore how past hurt, disappointment and shame can quietly make us try to control people, perceptions and outcomes in an attempt to feel safe. You'll discover how to recognise when fear is hiding behind responsibility, separate what...

You've been praying, reading your Bible, and trying to grow—but why do you still feel stuck in the same struggles? In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we're talking about why prayer is essential to spiritual growth, but prayer was never meant to replace participation and obedience. You'll discover four biblical truths to help you recognise the growth already happening, move from simply knowing S...

Have you ever been grateful for your life—until you looked at someone else's? Comparison has a way of making what was enough five minutes ago suddenly feel inadequate. We start focusing on what someone else has, questioning our own progress, and sometimes even questioning God's goodness towards us. In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we're talking about what biblical contentment really means and...

What do you do when you've prayed, believed, stepped out in faith—and the answer still doesn't come the way you hoped? In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we're talking about how disappointment can quietly affect the way we see God, ourselves, and even our future. When hope is deferred, the heart can become vulnerable to fear, self-blame, and shame. You'll discover three biblical truths to help...

How do you know if it's God speaking—or just your own fears? In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we explore five biblical ways to grow in spiritual discernment so you can recognise God's voice with greater confidence. Through Scripture, practical application, and the examples of faithful women who learned to trust God's leading, you'll discover how to distinguish conviction from confusion, peace...

Have the wounds of rejection left you constantly seeking approval from others? In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we explore seven life-changing truths from Scripture that reveal your unshakable acceptance in Christ. Learn why chasing people's approval can never heal rejection, how God's love restores your identity, and how to walk in the freedom of knowing you are already chosen, accepted, and...

Are fear and self-doubt keeping you from taking the next step God is asking you to take? In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we explore five powerful truths from Scripture that will help you overcome fear, trust God's promises, and walk forward with courage. Through encouraging biblical teaching, practical application, and inspiring stories of courageous women in the Bible, you'll discover that...

Is God asking you to take a step of obedience—but shame keeps reminding you of your past? You may love God and sense Him calling you forward, yet still feel unqualified, unworthy or afraid of failing again. But your worst moment does not have the authority to cancel God’s purpose for your life. In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we look at Peter’s journey from denying Jesus to being restored an...

Have you ever felt like someone else's success made you question your own calling? In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we explore how comparison quietly distracts Christian women from the unique purpose God has prepared for them. Discover three simple biblical ways to refocus your heart, stop comparing your journey with others, and confidently embrace your God-given calling. Through practical en...

Do you struggle with self-doubt, second-guess your decisions, or feel like you're never confident enough for God to use you? In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we're exploring what the Bible really says about confidence. Discover why true confidence isn't found in believing more in yourself but in trusting more fully in God. Through powerful Scriptures, practical encouragement, and inspiring ex...

Have you confessed your mistake but still feel accused by Satan, other people, or your own thoughts? In John 8, influential religious leaders brought a woman caught in adultery before Jesus. Jesus did not ignore her sin, but He refused to condemn her. Instead, He asked, “Where are your accusers?” and released her to live differently. In this episode of Unashamed At Last, I explain the difference b...

Have anxious thoughts been stealing your peace? In this episode of Unashamed At Last, I share my personal journey with anxiety and explore seven powerful biblical truths that help Christian women replace fear with faith. Discover how God's Word speaks directly to anxious hearts and learn practical ways to take fearful thoughts captive using Scripture. In this episode, you'll discover: Why God tell...

Have you ever wondered if your past mistakes have disqualified you from God's purpose? In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we explore what the Bible says about failure, regret, and new beginnings. Discover five Scripture-based steps to move beyond self-condemnation, embrace God's restoring grace, and take your next faithful step forward. Through powerful biblical examples, practical encouragemen...

Do you find yourself replaying criticism long after it's been spoken? Has the voice of shame become your own inner critic? In this episode of Unashamed At Last, we explore why criticism cuts so deeply and how it can shape the way you see yourself. Through four biblical, practical steps, you'll learn how to distinguish God's loving conviction from condemnation, replace self-critical thoughts with S...