The Christian Psychologist: Mental Health for 21st Century Christ Followers Episode 80: Failure
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Jan 4, 2026 Exploring the concept of failure, the discussion delves into its psychological and spiritual implications. Famous quotes reframe failure as a learning tool, while a personal story illustrates the journey through academic setbacks. The impact of feedback on growth is highlighted, alongside barriers like shame and self-doubt. Strategies to overcome these hurdles include adopting a growth mindset and seeking grace in Christian theology. Biblical examples of redemption emphasize the importance of moving from self-focus to reliance on God, reminding listeners that all things work for good.
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Revise-and-Resubmit Turned Growth
- Joshua Knabb recounts receiving a "revise and resubmit" decision and feeling immediate shame and self-doubt.
- He learned to improve his writing by practicing and studying admired academics, turning perceived failure into growth.
Negative Feedback Hinders Learning
- People avoid negative feedback which reduces learning from failure compared with positive feedback.
- Emotional reactions like shame make individuals less likely to use failure as useful information.
Use Perspective Shifts To Learn
- Remove ego by studying others' failures or adopt a third-person perspective to reduce shame and learn.
- Embrace a growth mindset to treat failure as feedback and gather information to adjust toward success.
