Part III: Shame's Toxicology Report

Part IV: Shame’s Toxicology Report

In this episode, Joseph is invited to continue evaluating shame's toxicology report. John shares two more stories from his experiences of shame and how he responded. Does the mamba mentality find its origins of a shame filled basketball player?

Part III: Shame's Toxicology Report

In this episode, we invite Joseph McClung, a recent graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, to analyze shame's toxic traits. Additionally, John begins to share three memories of shame he has from growing up, beginning with a 2nd grade dance team debacle.

PART II: Shame's Vendetta & Our Brain

In this follow up episode, John continues discussing Kurt Thompson's book, "The Soul of Shame", and identifies shame's hidden neurobiological impact on our brain. Shame is not only a felt emotion, but a cunning and persuasive invitation towards self-disconnection.

PART I: City League Dallas & The Soul of Shame

In the inaugural episode of City League Dallas, John Bautista introduces the podcast's mission to explore the intersections of theology, psychology, and the human experience. He discusses the concept of shame, drawing insights from Kurt Thompson's book, 'The Soul of Shame,' and emphasizes the importance of emotional clarity and vulnerability in understanding our experiences. The episode delves into how shame disconnects individuals from themselves and others, and the implications of this disconnect on personal relationships and community.