Ines Franklin on Shame, Grace, and Obedience is a compelling story of faith-led transformation. In this powerful episode of the Generous Girl Podcast, host Kim Moeller welcomes Ines Franklin—pastor, author, and speaker—for an honest and hope-filled conversation about shame, surrender, and spiritual freedom. From deep personal pain to a life anchored in gratitude and obedience, Ines’s testimony reveals the depth of God’s grace and redemptive power.
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📖 Explore Ines Franklin’s book Uncharted
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Ines Franklin begins by recounting her early struggles with shame and the emotional weight of telling her story. At first, each retelling brought tears and regret. But as she continued to speak, the truth of Jesus’s sacrifice began to break shame’s hold on her.
She asked herself a defining question: Do I really believe what Jesus did for me is enough?
That question became her daily anchor. And little by little, shame gave way to healing.
A pivotal moment in Ines Franklin’s journey came when someone told her, “You don’t really believe in grace, do you? Because you’re still living in shame.” That direct statement changed everything. It prompted her to move from hiding behind shame to experiencing sadness as a part of grief—not self-punishment.
She placed her past at the foot of the cross, embracing the truth that being known and loved by God is the foundation of spiritual freedom. Ines Franklin reminds us that transformation begins when we choose honesty over hiding.
📖 Key Verse: Romans 8:1 – “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Though she had never completed an undergraduate degree, Ines Franklin sensed a call to pursue seminary. Rejected at first, she didn’t give up. Instead, she enrolled in the required courses, completed prerequisites, and eventually was accepted. Her obedience led her not only into ministry but also into a new season of influence through writing, teaching, and speaking.
🔗 Ines Franklin’s Speaking and Teaching Ministry: Ines Franklin Teaching
In her book Uncharted, Ines Franklin invites readers into a deeper exploration of faith. The book follows four spiritual rhythms:
Each chapter includes spiritual practices to help readers move from passive belief to active transformation. Ines Franklin shows that spiritual growth is not about perfection—it’s about staying in motion toward Jesus.
📚 Buy Uncharted: Visit Ines Franklin’s Online store
One of the key themes Ines Franklin unpacks is how shame prevents generosity. Unhealthy shame tells us we’re unworthy to give or serve. But when we accept grace with a grateful heart, we become generous—sharing our stories, resources, and talents without fear or shame.
She powerfully states that freedom leads to generosity—not just in finances, but in how we show up for others.
💬 Ines’s Quote: “When we understand grace, we live openhandedly.”
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Ines Franklin is living proof that your past does not disqualify you from a future in God’s Kingdom. Her story is a clear reminder that God’s grace doesn’t just redeem—it repurposes. If you’re wrestling with shame, obedience, or your next step of faith, this episode offers both encouragement and a path forward.
🔗 Explore Ines Franklin’s teaching at Ines Franklin Resources
📘 Get her book: Uncharted
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📖 Featured Verse: Romans 8:1
Let Ines Franklin’s story guide your own journey—from shame to grace, from hiding to hope.
