MESSAGE: Shame vs. Conviction January 25, 2026

Week 3 of the series " Beneath the Surface", contrasts the destructive power of shame with the redemptive purpose of conviction, showing that shame tells us we are wrong while conviction lovingly reveals that something we did was wrong and invites us toward life with Jesus. Through John 8 and the story of the woman caught in adultery, we see how Jesus responds to both self-righteous religious leaders and exposed sinners with conviction—not condemnation—offering freedom, honesty, and transformation. Shame isolates, distorts identity, and drives us to hide, but conviction is evidence of God’s love, calling us out of hiding and into grace, repentance, and restored relationship. Jesus ultimately absorbs our shame on the cross, putting it to death so we no longer have to live under its weight. The core invitation is clear: reject the spiral of shame, respond to conviction with humility, and step into the abundant life of grace that Jesus offers. Note Guide:

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MESSAGE: Shame vs. Conviction January 25, 2026 is an episode from Oasis: College Ministry Podcast by GracePoint Wesleyan Church.

This episode is 33:08 long.

This episode was published on Jan 26, 2026.

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