3. "What Does it Look Like to Distort the Gospel with Fear and Shame?" with Tracy Bowen

Not Ashamed

Have you ever heard someone pressure extra-biblical standards by saying, "Wouldn't you rather be safe than sorry?" Have you ever struggled with the fear of not being able to do enough to please God? Or fear of not knowing how to please Him? Have you ever grappled with deep shame—feelings of being worthless, unwanted, even unlovable?

Within hyper-fundamentalism, fear tactics and shaming are often resorted to as a way of enforcing strict standards. This can wreak havoc on members' view of God, themselves, and their understanding of salvation. In this month's episode, we will look deeper into how these tactics distort the gospel with fear and shame. We'll discuss overarching concepts, share personal stories, and examine nearly two dozen sayings that are real-life examples of how the gospel is skewed by those who are zealous to enforce strict standards.

Our special guest for this month's panel discussion is Tracy Bowen, a fellow Berean Holiness volunteer. Tracy grew up in the Conservative Holiness Movement, but today she and her husband serve in full-time ministry at their non-denominational church in Florida.

Also on the panel are Bethany and Andrew (both from Oneness Apostolic backgrounds), and Natalie (from a Trinitarian Holiness background). We're excited to come together and share how God is transforming our understanding of the gospel through the study of His Word. Thank you for joining us as we rebuild theology in light of God's grace, love, and the true meaning of holiness!

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes..." —Romans 1:16

Resources:

Find Tracy at The Hard Work of Hope on Facebook and Instagram

"What is Scrupulosity? - Ryan Watters, Amber Jones, and Nate Davison" on GraceStory Podcast

"Healing Religious Trauma with Dr. Diane Langberg" on Truth Trauma Theology

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