What happens when the world’s labels, comparisons, and wounds distort the way we see ourselves? Continuing the Bent Out of Shape series, Ronnie explains why our worth is fixed by God rather than determined by our feelings, achievements, failures, or other people’s opinions. He identifies five forces that bend us and five areas of our identity they can distort, while showing how truth, community, and the love of Christ help us move forward. The goal is not to erase the past, but to let God transform our wounds into compassion, strength, and a life that communicates the gospel to others.
Timestamps
- 00:00 – Introducing the next conversation about self-worth
- 02:08 – Christ turns Maslow’s hierarchy upside down
- 02:42 – Why we remain priceless to God at our worst
- 04:17 – Christ-actualization and seeing ourselves through God’s eyes
- 05:32 – Why caring, counseling, and discipling begin with reinforcing worth
- 06:18 – Repentance as changing the way we think
- 07:17 – Everyday ways Christians can become living water for others
- 08:17 – The Wonderful Counselor and the ministry of relationships
- 08:47 – When families and churches become places of conflict
- 10:00 – Letting the message of Christ dwell among us richly
- 11:16 – How distorted views of God keep us bent
- 13:06 – Why the past cannot simply be straightened or erased
- 18:01 – Five forces that bend and wound people
- 21:56 – Five parts of our identity that become distorted
- 25:15 – How God turns lasting wounds into strength and compassion
Do you have questions or topic ideas for future episodes? Email any or all one the following:
- william@ctfwylie.org
- jvr@goddeal.com
- rw@goddeal.com
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"It's a God Deal." Anyone who knows Ronnie Worsham has heard him say this countless times. After being in ministry and leading in churches for decades, how does someone like Ronnie continue to see God at work in our world, and give him credit every chance he gets? Join hosts William Royal and John Von Runnen as they ask Ronnie questions about following Jesus in ministry, work, family, and the ups and downs of life.