Shame and the Gospel, Trevor Withers
Shame and the Gospel, Trevor Withers
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Shame and the Gospel
Transforming our View of the Good News and our Christian Communities

Author: Trevor Withers

Narrator: Shaun Grindell

Unabridged: 6 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/09/2023


Synopsis

How do we connect the gospel message to the epidemic of shame in western culture? Trevor explores why our culture is now more shame based, and reflects on how the gospel message can make sense in this new reality. He unpacks what this means for the way we form our contemporary Christian communities while asking questions about their language, shape, style, and leadership.

About Trevor Withers

Trevor Withers is the team leader of Network Church in Harpenden. He also coleads Cell UK, which encourages the development of small groups in churches. Trevor runs a community pottery studio with a friend to encourage people in their creativity. He has a heart to see our faith lived out in every area of our lives. He is married to Pam, and they have four grown-up children and three granddaughters.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Karl

The basic premise of this good book is that one of the changes in Western culture is the shift from guilt to shame. Withers summarizes the shift from "I have done something wrong" to "There is something wrong with me" (page 11). While I have not thought about this shift in the west very much, I woul......more

Goodreads review by Robert

A great read which really helped me to reframe how I preach the gospel. Found it a real practical aid and has helped gospel conversions straight away with students......more