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Shame, Fear of Failure, and the Feeding of the Five Thousand
Read more: Shame, Fear of Failure, and the Feeding of the Five ThousandI’ve recently been reading on how shame relates to the fear of failure (McGregor & Elliot, 2005). They argue that shame is core to the fear of failure, as those who have a fear of failure also tend to experience higher levels of shame. I also recently watched this interview with journalist Lisa Ling by…
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Erasing Shame Podcast
Read more: Erasing Shame PodcastI had the opportunity to share about some of my research on shame on the Erasing Shame podcast with DJ Chang this past week. Check it out here: http://erasingshame.com/why-its-harder-for-filipino-americans-to-talk-about-shame/
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Cultural Aspects of Shame in the Asian American Community
Read more: Cultural Aspects of Shame in the Asian American CommunityLast week, I had the opportunity to teach on the cultural aspects of shame in the Asian American community. While shame can be a heavy topic, I am passionate sharing my research on this topic, since it affects so many people. I am grateful for the students’ feedback as they expressed how this lesson helped…
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The Power of Social Media
Read more: The Power of Social MediaHave you ever thought twice about posting something on social media? Maybe it was a not-so-flattering picture of yourself, or maybe it was a random thought that would be best to keep to yourself. It’s interesting how much we try to shape and manage our image on social media. Recently, I’ve been reading, So You’ve…
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Dancing to “Shake it Off” and Other Confessions
Read more: Dancing to “Shake it Off” and Other ConfessionsLast Friday, I had the awesome opportunity to speak in Biola’s undergraduate chapel about my thesis on shame and how it affects our relationships with God and others. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share about what I’ve learned about shame and grace, and also my own struggle with shame and depression, and the…
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The Shameful Company of Prostitutes, A Pregnant Teenager, and Farm Boys
Read more: The Shameful Company of Prostitutes, A Pregnant Teenager, and Farm BoysIn studying the theology of shame throughout the Bible, I’ve been noticing how Jesus came into the world in the midst of shameful company. Since the New Testament culture was a collectivist culture, where honor and status were highly regarded, honor and shame were essential parts of the society at large. From His lineage, Jesus…
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Shame Over What?
Read more: Shame Over What?Yesterday the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for their annual awards show. It marked the end of the prognostication season and ushered in the season of bemoaning the films and performances that were overlooked in the various categories. One film that was overlooked is Steve McQueen’s “Shame.” Many who follow…
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Don’t Forget To Blush
Read more: Don’t Forget To BlushHaving a high view of sin is crucial for sanctification. A high view of sin does not mean that you regard more things as sinful than actually are sinful. That would be legalism. Rather, it is the conscious effort to keep sin from becoming trivial. It is the removal of the frequent ‘but factor’ in…