Bridgetown Audio Podcast Becoming Your True Self
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Apr 28, 2025 
Ken Shigematsu, pastor and author, shares how God's love can transform our deepest insecurities and shame. He explores personal experiences that reveal the impact of community and vulnerability on spiritual growth. The conversation highlights the healing power of empathy and beauty in counteracting feelings of inadequacy, emphasizing the journey towards self-acceptance. Ken discusses his shift from corporate life to ministry, illustrating how embracing God's love enables us to authentically share that love with others.
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Understanding Shame and Its Effects
- Shame is the fear of not being enough and can arise from various life situations like financial status and body image.
- It causes people either to shrink back or try to go big to prove their worth, affecting their true self.
Daily Silence and Affirmation Practice
- Practice silence daily, breathing deeply and repeating affirmations like 'You are my beloved son/daughter' to feel God's love.
- Such repetition rewires your brain to access your belovedness more easily throughout the day.
Finding God’s Love Through Faces
- Ken imagines faces of people who have loved him, seeing God's love reflected in them.
- He invites listeners to recall people who have loved them to experience God's love more tangibly.