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Befriending Your Shadow | by Rev. David Moses Perez

Rev. David Moses Perez goes deep… into the transformative power of embracing our shadows. Too often, we think spiritual growth means eliminating weakness, avoiding doubt, and suppressing the parts of ourselves we don’t want to see. But what if wholeness isn’t about fixing ourselves—but integrating every part of who we are? In this powerful message, Rev. David unpacks how both modern psychology and ancient Christian wisdom agree: what we resist controls us, but what we integrate transforms us. Drawing from Isaiah 42, the baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3, and the wisdom of thinkers like Carl Jung and Richard Rohr, this sermon explores how the journey toward healing isn’t about erasing our struggles—it’s about stepping into them with courage, self-compassion, and trust in God’s presence. 💡 Key takeaways: ✅ How to befriend your weaknesses instead of fighting them ✅ Why naming your shadow frees you from its control ✅ How Jesus' baptism models radical self-acceptance ✅ Practical ways to move from self-criticism to self-compassion If you’ve ever felt like your doubts, struggles, or imperfections disqualify you, this message is for you. You are already whole. You are already beloved. And when you stop resisting your shadow, you step into the light of who you were always meant to be. 📖 Watch now and step into the fullness of who you are. #SpiritualGrowth #ShadowWork #FaithAndPsychology * * * * David Moses Perez is a religious leader, podcaster, and minister known for his evolving approach to Christianity. He is the host of the Iconoclast Podcast on YouTube, which features conversations with thought leaders, theologians, artists, and academics. This podcast aims to foster intellectual and meaningful discussions about faith, spirituality, and human existence. Perez's background includes a Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California and a Master's degree in Religion from Harvard University. He also did additional seminary work at Trinity in Chicago​. Perez is also the lead minister at Spero Dei, a church he founded with others in 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee, which emphasizes an evolving and reimagined Christian spirituality for the 21st century. Perez promotes a faith centered on love, a deep connection to God, a Christian spirituality that is generous, and makes sense in the 21st century, while moving away from traditional evangelical doctrines​. Perez's work often challenges conventional beliefs and traditions in Christianity, reflecting his journey away from evangelical norms towards a more inclusive and evolving faith. He has been involved in ministry for over three decades, serving in various locations across the United States before settling in Nashville.​