Denial vs Suppression: What Jesus Really Meant in Mark 8:34

Got a question or comment? Send us a text!What does it really mean to deny yourself? In this episode of Shifts and Giggles, Rafer Owens Jr. breaks down Mark 8:34 and challenges the common belief that denying yourself equals suppressing your struggles. Suppression keeps us stuck in shame and guilt, but true denial—done with the Holy Spirit—leads to transformation.Discover how to partner with the Holy Spirit to face your emotions, impulses, and habits honestly instead of pushing them down. Learn why sanctification isn’t about willpower but about awareness, surrender, and letting God do the work in you.📥 Free Worksheet: https://raferowensjr.gumroad.com/l/S2wrksheetGet the Worksheet Here! https://raferowensjr.gumroad.com/l/S2wrksheet Support the showThanks for tuning in to Shifts and Giggles!If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review.Have a question or comment? Send it in — it might get featured in our Q&A episode at the end of the season! Follow Rafer on Instagram ---> https://instagram.com/raferowensjr Buy The Simple Shift Book ---> https://a.co/d/8O7xs9R Work with Rafer ---> https://tr.ee/Work_With_Rafer Shift happens on purpose.