Lent Podcast Ep3 | Repentance isn’t about shame

Описание: We’re deconstructing the idea that repentance is a heavy weight meant to crush us. Instead, we’re looking at it through the lens of God’s “Hessed”—His steadfast, relentless love that meets us exactly where we are, even when we feel like a mess.

Join Jason Chang, Ken Jackson, and John Gist as they share raw childhood stories (from stolen water pistols to Burger King tears) and dive deep into Psalm 51. Whether you’ve been a Christian for years or you’re just starting to explore prayer, this conversation is for anyone who feels like they don’t have their life "together" enough for God.

In this episode:
The "Scary" Church Word: Why we associate repentance with getting yelled at, and how to shift toward life-giving grace.
Defining Hessed: A powerful look at the love we don't deserve but are given anyway.
Psalm 51 Deep Dive: Using ancient poetry to find words when your own emotions are too tangled to sort out.
Practical Tips: How to pray when you’re "robotic" or just don't know where to start.

Chapters:
[00:15] Welcome back to the Lent Podcast
[01:08] Childhood "confession" stories (we’ve all been there)
[06:05] Why we get Lent wrong: It’s not just about fasting
[07:03] The definition of "Hessed" (This will change your perspective)
[09:13] Psalm 51: God-shaped language for our mistakes
[17:51] What "Confession" actually means in real life
[19:12] Why we struggle with vulnerability in 2026
[23:20] Kindness vs. Guilt: What actually leads to change?
[26:00] The Prodigal Son & the art of being embraced
[32:25] Practical ways to pray the Psalms this week
[43:17] Final Thought: Mercy always comes first

Resources Mentioned:

Psalm 51
The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen
The Book of Common Prayer (Evening Litany of Penitence)
"Good Good Father" & "Create in Me a Clean Heart"
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