Your inner critic may promise to help you do better, but what if it’s keeping you stuck in shame and insecurity instead?
In this poignant episode of our groundbreaking series, Uncovering Your Hidden Motives, Austin Conner, LPC, sits down with fellow pastor Addison Hawkins to explore where our inner critic comes from, what it’s trying to accomplish, and why its approach often does more harm than good.
You’ll discover how to distinguish the Holy Spirit’s conviction from the inner critic’s...
Read More »Your inner critic may promise to help you do better, but what if it’s keeping you stuck in shame and insecurity instead?
In this poignant episode of our groundbreaking series, Uncovering Your Hidden Motives, Austin Conner, LPC, sits down with fellow pastor Addison Hawkins to explore where our inner critic comes from, what it’s trying to accomplish, and why its approach often does more harm than good.
You’ll discover how to distinguish the Holy Spirit’s conviction from the inner critic’s condemnation— an important distinction that can help you respond to your shortcomings with honesty and grace instead of shame and self-punishment.
You’ll also learn how to recognize the patterns of self-criticism in your own life, identify the situations that trigger that critical voice, and understand what it may be trying to protect you from. Finally, you’ll explore how past wounds and painful memories can shape the way you talk to yourself today—and how that critical voice can affect your relationships, priorities, and sense of worth.
They’ll leave you with several practical steps you can take, including journaling, reflection, and seeking help from a safe person who can hear your story as you follow the memories and emotions underneath that critical voice. Listen in to start untangling those old patterns and connecting with the truth that you are deeply loved by God.
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