Lenten Journey Series Episode 06| Forgiving Yourself For Your Past Sins & Letting Go Of Guilt and Shame

Welcome to the Lenten Podcast Series! This series will cover each week of Great Lent and provide a relatable topic you can reflect on.

Have you ever felt like you have done something in your past and will never be forgiven?

Do you feel guilt and shame for what you did?

Are you constantly dwelling on your past mistakes?

In this episode, Katherine draws inspiration from the story of St. Mary of Egypt and how we can repent from our sins.

She also gives you practical steps to let go of your past sins and the guilt and shame you may feel.

This is the final episode of the Lenten Podcast Series. Thank you so much for tuning in!

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Resources

Books:

Know the Faith by Rev. Michael Sanbour

Words of the Heart by Gerondissa Markrina Vassopolou

Time Stamps:

1:00 Reflections on intentions for Lent

5:45 St. Mary of Egypt

6:32 The Crucifixion and it's importance

8:03 Adam and Eve's original sin

12:09 Growing in your faith when you feel guilty

13:03 How Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant view guilt/ repentance

16:42 How to deal with guilt

18:35 Feeling shame

20:16 Why you shouldn't dwell on your past

22:49 Discernment and opportunities

Faithful Flourish is a podcast designed specifically for Orthodox Christian women who seek to deepen their faith and navigate the complexities of the modern world. Hosted by Katherine Phillips, the podcast seeks to help women to live a balanced and fulfilling life. Whether you are a lifelong member of the Orthodox Church or just beginning to explore its traditions, Faithful Flourish offers a valuable resource for young women striving to live their faith authentically and meaningfully.

• No. of episodes: 23
• Latest episode: 2025-07-30
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