Shame Redeemed

Discover the Unexpected Grace Found in Shame

We are God's beloved children. Yet too often our imperfections lead to feelings of shame that leave us insecure and anxious, affecting how we view ourselves, each other, and God. Shame makes us feel that we are not good enough, preventing us from receiving the love God wants to lavish on us.

But God wants more for us. We don't have to be shameless to be loved by God. In Christ he frees us to increasingly live unashamedly in a world that is quick to shame us. Are you ready to stop hiding from the pain, fears, and shame that have plagued your life?

In Shame Redeemed you will explore



- the full complexity of shame in the Bible,

- shame's relationship to sin and guilt,

- the danger of shamelessness,

- the freedom to be unashamed of Jesus and his word, and

- spiritual practices to help God's liberating truth sink in.



You'll find that Jesus runs toward you with all your faults and enables you to be unashamed without being shameless. As you meditate on how thoroughly Jesus' love and grace have broken shame's grip, you can learn to live in the freedom that is yours in Christ.



Toni Kim is director of spiritual care at the National Association of Evangelicals. Previously, she served over twenty years as a pastor in Vancouver and Boston. Toni and her husband Walter currently live in Charlottesville, Virginia, and have two adult children.



Introduction

Part 1: Freedom in Christ



1. Shame in the Beginning



2. Knowing God as Father



3. Exposing Lies about God



4. Claimed as Daughters

Part 2: Freedom from Unhealthy Shame



5. Shame for the Sins of Others



6. Shame for Our Sin



7. Sin without Shame



8. The Ongoing Battle



9. Dealing with Temptation



10. What if I Fail?



11. Living with Limits

Part 3: Freedom to be Unashamed



12. Following the Crucified King



13. Embracing Shame



14. Shame Redeemed



Acknowledgements



Group Discussion Guide



"The book you are holding in your hands has the potential to change your life. In Shame Redeemed, we discover that our past does not define our future; instead, it becomes a powerful testimony of God's grace. This powerful book invites us to step out of the shadows of shame and embrace the freedom that we have in Christ. Through biblical teaching and powerful stories, Toni Kim shares practical ways to reclaim your identity in Christ and walk boldly into the purposes of God in your life."



"This book is a sword and shield of good news over those who suffer from the withering forces of shame. Delivering a mic-dropping word study of familiar Scriptures that revamp common misconceptions of God's nature, Toni Kim is ever the pastor who patiently shepherds us towards truth and freedom with personal story, thoughtfully honed exercises, and astonishingly honest prayers that touch at the heart of how it feels to be vulnerable and human."



"Shame is one of the most paralyzing obstacles to spiritual formation. In Shame Redeemed, Toni Kim names it with clarity and compassion then offers the pathway toward freedom. Toni doesn't write about redemption from a distance. She embodies it through her Spirit-led ministry of spiritual direction and Christ-centered formation. Her thoughtful, compassionate approach helps people dismantle the barriers that prevent deeper relationship with God. This book will change your life for good!"



"In Shame Redeemed, Toni Kim offers a moving invitation to step out from hiding in shame and into the liberating light of healing freedom. This is a courageous journey from disconnected shame into restored relationship, love, and belovedness, where grace meets us not as abstraction but as embodied hope. Far from empty platitudes, this book is a tender pastoral accompaniment, rich with genuine insight, guiding us toward the wholeness our souls have longed for."



"Shame Redeemed by Toni Kim is a life-giving invitation to step out of the shadows of shame and into the radiant light of God's love. With wisdom forged through decades of ministry and personal experience, Kim dismantles the lies that keep us bound and offers practical, grace-filled steps toward healing and wholeness. This book is not just theory—it's a road map for transformation! If you've ever wrestled with feelings of inadequacy, fear of rejection, or the weight of past mistakes, this book will remind you of your true identity as God's beloved child. Read it slowly and share it widely."