Why do we sometimes react in ways we don’t understand? Why do our motives feel mixed, even when our faith is sincere?

In this FaithFuel devotional, Bob Shaw explores the tension believers feel when they don’t fully understand themselves. Drawing from Psalm 139:1–4, this episode reminds us that confusion about our own hearts is not a failure of faith — it’s part of being human.

Scripture shows that while we may not always understand our reactions, habits, or inner struggles, God understands us completely. Being fully known by God is meant to bring peace, not fear. Instead of pulling away in confusion, we’re invited to lean in and trust the One who sees the full picture.

This episode offers encouragement for anyone wrestling with self-doubt, mixed motives, or the feeling of being spiritually misunderstood — even by themselves.

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What happens when the thing that defines you is taken away?

In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw explores what happens when we root our identity in something other than Christ — careers, relationships, family roles, success, reputation, or even ministry. While these can be good and meaningful gifts, they were never meant to define who we are.

Using Colossians 3:3, Galatians 2:20, and Philippians 3:7–8, Bob shares his own experience of tying his identity to career success — and how failure didn’t just disappoint him, but left him feeling lost.

A thoughtful devotional reminding listeners that God doesn’t want to remove good things from our lives — He wants to keep them from defining us. Our true identity is secure, hidden with Christ, and unshakable.

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Have you ever worried that you’ve gone too far for God to forgive you?

In this episode, Bob Shaw carefully explains what the Bible actually means by “the unpardonable sin.” Drawing from Matthew 12:31–32, Mark 3:28–30, Luke 12:10, and John 16:8–11, Bob explains that this sin is not a single mistake or emotional outburst, but a hardened, ongoing rejection of the Holy Spirit’s testimony about Jesus.

Bob also revisits his own fear of having committed this sin early in his faith and explains why people who are afraid they’ve committed it almost certainly haven’t.

This episode is designed to remove fear, restore confidence, and point listeners back to the hope and security of the Gospel.

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