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May 7, 2026 · 55 min

Why Grace Is So Hard to Believe

What shapes your sense of self?

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What shapes your sense of self? In this deeply personal episode of the Disciple Standard Podcast, the guys talk about parenting, church hurt, grace, shame, identity, divorce, hypocrisy, and the hidden ways people develop their understanding of themselves. After a heartbreaking conversation with his 6-year-old daughter, Aaron wrestles with how kids internalize sin, failure, and grace at a shockingly young age. Jerry opens up about growing up in a graceless religious culture, living a double life, divorce, regret, and how the gospel reshaped the way he sees himself and others. This episode dives into: - Why so many Christians struggle with shame - The difference between grace and legalism - How parents shape identity in children - Why people hide behind “church versions” of themselves - What church hurt really is - How grace changes the way we see sin - Why broken people often understand grace the deepest This one gets honest. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What shaped YOUR sense of self growing up? - Timestamps: - https://disciplestandard.com/ Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/c/DiscipleStandardPodcast Visit our church - https://sunlightchurch.com/ Connect with us - https://multiply222.com

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