An Identity That Dignifies Us | Chapter 3

Scripture in Black and White: Finding Identity and Dignity in Christ In the third season of 'Scripture in Black and White,' Bobby Harrington, Anthony Walker, and Michelle Eagle invite listeners to explore the idea of dignity in the context of one's identity and roles. Today's episode goes deep into the dichotomy of shame and dignity and how people often allow societal categorizations, past failures, or external perceptions to determine their self-worth. The hosts assert that only by centering oneself in Christ, surrendering all shame and embracing the spiritual transition from old selves to new creations in Christ, can true dignity be found. The concept includes affiliations such as race or gender, but emphasizes an identity rooted in being Christ-followers above these secondary identities. The discussion also flows into how these principles apply in practical situations like handling past trauma and in relation to modern societal discourse. Get the Book Key Takeaways 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:22 Exploring the Concept of Dignity 00:56 The Impact of Worldly Categorization 01:19 Finding Dignity in Christ 02:11 The Struggle with Shame and Identity 03:23 The Power of Acceptance and Rejection 03:23 The Consequences of Shame 04:30 Personal Stories of Shame and Redemption 06:28 The Importance of Surrendering Shame to Christ 09:20 The Role of Respect in Dignity 17:56 The Power of Discipleship and Identity in Christ 19:57 Overcoming the Oppressor-Oppressed Narrative 28:57 Closing Thoughts and Reflections   Join us this April at our 2024 Courageous Renewal Gathering           Please comment like and subscribe to the channel! For more information about Renew visit Renew.org.