Shame and People Pleasing

Main message: The sermon introduces a series on shame and argues that shame is often a hidden force shaping behavior, relationships, and self-image. It challenges listeners to consider what life would look like if they lived for 30 days without shame.

Key points:

• “No Shame November” is about an internal change that affects how we see ourselves and how others see us.
• Shame often functions as a control mechanism in families, marriages, and even churches.
• Shame can make people more compliant, less vocal, and easier to manage.
• Many common struggles—anger, addiction, perfectionism, people-pleasing, defensiveness, resentment, anxiety, and fear—can be rooted in shame.
• The series will explore the “anatomy of shame” and help people understand its influence.

Scriptures mentioned: none