Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast Moving Away From Performance Based Religion w/ Wayne Jacobsen EP 265
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Aug 1, 2019 
Wayne Jacobsen, author and former pastor who co-wrote The Shack, helps people move from performance-driven religion to a faith rooted in the Father's affection. He discusses fear versus trust, shame and approval, practical steps for living in God's love, and how love—not obligation—creates lasting transformation.
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Love Transforms Character
- Performance treats good deeds as a ticket to God's love instead of allowing love to transform character.
- Wayne Jacobsen argues love transforms character, while performance misplaces character as qualification for love.
Shame Drives Performance
- Shame precedes performance; guilt fuels compensatory achievement and boasting.
- Wayne says most bad behaviors stem from shame or attempts to cover it up.
Trust Is Rooted In Affection
- Trust is security in the Father's love and opens us to risk and dependence.
- Wayne links the cross to God's invitation to trust by showing God goes into our sin, not just punishes it.
