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I've had so much fun over the past few weeks with Nathan and his wife Keelia as they have been back home for Christmas and New Years.
We've spent time driving, singing, eating, and of course, talking. And one of the things that sparked some of the deepest and most probing discussions was Nathan's new book, I'm The Worst, which comes out today.
In his book and in the conversation we had on today's new podcast, Nathan explores the necessity of acknowledging and paying attention to our brokenness, as it is the conduit to freedom and redemption, not a hindrance.
So many of us spend our days running away from having to face our darker parts, instead pointing our fingers at others and implementing a myriad of methods so we don't have to acknowledge our fears, fractures, and failures. Because deep down, we worry that if we did, we would be overcome with shame, discover we are unlovable, and be disqualified from telling a beautiful story — each of which are things intrinsically wired into the human heart to desire.
This is a deeply important message for any believer. That includes us as mothers, who so often feel the pressure to appear perfect while fearing our imperfections right beneath the surface.
But as Nathan and I talk about, bringing them before God doesn't bring judgement or condemnation, but rather mercy, and an opportunity to experience true and lasting love from Him.
I so hope you will enjoy the conversation we shared and make sure to get a copy of Nathan's book, I'm The Worst: How Freedom Is Found In Admitting Our Faults, out today wherever books are sold.
