Saying Yes While Trembling: Mary, Jeremiah, and Inadequacy

Not all fear is the same. Some fear protects you from real danger—and if you've experienced religious trauma or spiritual abuse, those fears are legitimate. But other fear is trickier: it's the voice telling you you're not capable, not worthy, that you can't trust yourself. This sermon explores how to tell the difference between protective fear and the fear of inadequacy that keeps you small. Drawing on the stories of Mary and Jeremiah—both of whom faced genuine, life-threatening risks—Antonio offers a framework that doesn't gaslight you about danger but also doesn't let fear of your own potential win. The goal isn't moving forward fearlessly, but faithfully. Baby steps count. And yes, you can say yes while still trembling.

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Saying Yes While Trembling: Mary, Jeremiah, and Inadequacy is an episode from The Table Church.

This episode is 28:24 long.

This episode was published on Dec 16, 2025.

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