In this episode of Water into Wine, Father Charleston Wilson examines the question that matters most for our identity: What does God think about us? Father Charleston turns to Scripture and the truth that our worth is not something we create or achieve but something given by God. Through honest reflection about failure, pride, and the human tendency to seek approval, he points to the steady and unchanging reality of God’s love in Christ. From Romans 5 to the everyday struggles of feeling inadequate, this conversation invites listeners to move away from self-focused thinking and toward a deeper trust in who God declares us to be.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Welcome to Water into Wine
(01:05) Wine of the Day: 2021 Domaine du Cayron Gigondas, Rhône Valley, France
(04:00) Tasting notes
(05:45) Food pairings
(07:40) Why this wine for the topic of the day: self-esteem
(10:50) What is self-esteem?
(12:20) Does God feel differently about us than we feel about ourselves?
(16:30) The looking-glass self theory
(20:15) Romans 5
(21:45) If I keep failing, am I disappointing God? Does God want me to feel good about myself?
(24:20) “Original sin is evenly distributed”
(25:15) What are your favorite podcasts?
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