# EP 193: Live Unashamed- How Can I Trust God? Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/unashamed-unafraid-1052015/ep-193-live-unashamed-how-can-i-trust-god Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/unashamed-unafraid-1052015/ep-193-live-unashamed-how-can-i-trust-god.md Podcast: [Unashamed Unafraid](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unashamed-unafraid-1052015) Published: 2025-12-30T13:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/cdd9be05 Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/cdd9be05/835cc12f.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unashamed-unafraid-1052015/episodes/ep-193-live-unashamed-how-can-i-trust-god Duration seconds: 1985 ## Resource In this episode of 'Live Unashamed,' Sam introduces Mason, a close friend with a similar background, to discuss their shared experiences and the difficulties they've faced in connecting with a loving, non-transactional God. The conversation explores the challenge of reconciling a shame-based relationship with God, integrating genuine prayer, and finding peace in the midst of spiritual turmoil. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the importance of understanding the true character of God and share personal experiences and strategies for deepening one's faith. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to contribute scriptures that reflect God's love and a special sermon by Graham Cook. Make a donation and become an Outsider! Follow us on social media! Instagram , Facebook & TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Check out our recommended resources Want to rep the message? Shop our MERCH ! For more inspiration, read our blog Do you have a story you are willing to share? Send us an email! contact@unashamedunafraid.com 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:28 Meet Mason: A Journey of Friendship and Similar Experiences 02:45 Struggles in Recovery and Faith 04:31 Deconstructing and Reconstructing Faith 05:58 Practical Steps to Reconnect with God 11:01 Overcoming the Try Harder Gospel 12:55 Connecting Through Scriptures 13:21 Rewiring Beliefs About God 14:20 Transformational Experiences 18:13 Rediscovering Prayer 20:22 Understanding God's True Character 25:07 Invitation to Share Scriptures 26:11 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unashamed-unafraid-1052015/episodes/ep-193-live-unashamed-how-can-i-trust-god/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/unashamed-unafraid-1052015/ep-193-live-unashamed-how-can-i-trust-god.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.