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What if everything you thought you knew about sin was actually keeping you from experiencing true joy? In this thought-provoking episode, Shelley and Heather challenge conventional religious narratives around sin, offering a liberating perspective that centers on love rather than separation.

The conversation begins with a simple yet profound question: Do we need to confess sin to experience joy? This launches us into an exploration of original blessing versus original sin, inviting listeners to consider themselves as fundamentally loved and connected rather than inherently flawed and separate. Drawing from mystics like Julian of Norwich and scriptural wisdom, the hosts redefine sin not as moral failure but as "the essence of that which falls short of God's love."

For those who have felt burdened by religious systems focused on "sin management," this episode offers a healing alternative. Together, the hosts examine how confession can become not a burden but an awareness of both "what we have done and what we have left undone," particularly in addressing systemic injustice.

Through the parable of the Good Samaritan and Jesus's consistent challenging of religious laws, we see how love transcends boundaries and categories. The episode culminates in a moving reading of 1 Corinthians 13, reminding us that love remains when all else fades away.

Whether you're deconstructing from harmful religious teaching, seeking a more expansive spirituality, or simply curious about a different perspective on sin and love, this conversation invites you to return to love as your center. Join the community at expansionisttheology.com and discover how embracing original blessing can transform your relationship with yourself, others, and the divine.