What happens when the thing that defines you is taken away?

In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw explores what happens when we root our identity in something other than Christ — careers, relationships, family roles, success, reputation, or even ministry. While these can be good and meaningful gifts, they were never meant to define who we are.

Using Colossians 3:3, Galatians 2:20, and Philippians 3:7–8, Bob shares his own experience of tying his identity to career success — and how failure didn’t just disappoint him, but left him feeling lost.

A thoughtful devotional reminding listeners that God doesn’t want to remove good things from our lives — He wants to keep them from defining us. Our true identity is secure, hidden with Christ, and unshakable.

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Have you ever worried that you’ve gone too far for God to forgive you?

In this episode, Bob Shaw carefully explains what the Bible actually means by “the unpardonable sin.” Drawing from Matthew 12:31–32, Mark 3:28–30, Luke 12:10, and John 16:8–11, Bob explains that this sin is not a single mistake or emotional outburst, but a hardened, ongoing rejection of the Holy Spirit’s testimony about Jesus.

Bob also revisits his own fear of having committed this sin early in his faith and explains why people who are afraid they’ve committed it almost certainly haven’t.

This episode is designed to remove fear, restore confidence, and point listeners back to the hope and security of the Gospel.

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What happens when shame makes you pull away from God instead of toward Him?

In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw addresses the lie that you need to fix yourself before coming back to God. Using Hebrews 4:16, Romans 8:1, 1 John 1:7–9, and the story of the Prodigal Son, Bob reminds listeners that grace invites us toward God — not away from Him.

Bob also shares a vulnerable personal story about believing he had committed the unpardonable sin early in his faith, repeatedly asking Jesus into his heart, and how shame affected his relationships and walk with God.

A freeing reminder that grace didn’t expire when you failed — and it’s still available today.

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