FaithQuest Perspectives

How it Happens with Colin Cook

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  • N220_071124 My Experience With The Book Of Romans

N220_071124 My Experience With The Book Of Romans

Thursday 11th July 2024

Colin Cook shares his journey with the Book of Romans, exploring how its teachings helped him overcome addiction, guilt, and shame through faith.
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Finding Freedom from Guilt: Colin Cook's Journey with the Book of Romans

Episode Overview

  • Understanding the difference between healthy and neurotic guilt.
  • The importance of God's mercy and love in alleviating guilt.
  • The impact of Dr. Hans La Rondelle's teachings on faith.
  • Using faith to counteract negative self-talk.
  • Finding freedom from guilt and shame through Jesus Christ.
You can feel bad about something and do it all the more because the guilt makes you feel so rejected.
In this episode of 'How it Happens with Colin Cook', Colin dives into his personal journey with the Book of Romans, sharing how its teachings have shaped his faith and helped him navigate through addiction, guilt, and shame. He opens up about his early struggles with sin and addiction, and how he initially believed that guilt would help him overcome these issues. However, he soon realised that guilt only made things worse, leading to more addiction and emotional turmoil.
Colin explains the difference between healthy guilt and neurotic guilt, and how the latter can lead to a cycle of shame and fear. He emphasises the importance of understanding God's mercy and love, and how this understanding can help alleviate the burden of guilt and shame. Colin also shares his experience of attending a class on the Book of Romans, which was a turning point in his faith journey. The teachings of Dr.
Hans La Rondelle opened his mind to the good news of Jesus Christ and the meaning of atonement, justification, and sanctification. This newfound understanding brought joy to Colin's life and helped him manage his addictive struggles more effectively. Throughout the episode, Colin encourages listeners to talk back to their own minds by faith, using the teachings of the Book of Romans to counteract self-recrimination and negative self-talk.
He believes that this practice can help individuals walk more faithfully with Jesus, even amidst their struggles. By sharing his story, Colin aims to inspire others to find freedom from guilt and shame through faith in Jesus Christ. Don't miss out on this heartfelt episode that combines personal anecdotes with deep spiritual insights.