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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 11 MIN

Shame: The Silent Killer | Episode #065

from Truly a Masterpiece Podcast · host Craig Walker

Send us Fan MailYou can have high blood pressure and not know it. That’s why it’s called the “silent killer.”Shame works much the same way.You may not think you struggle with shame. But if you battle insecurity, self-doubt, comparison, defensiveness, perfectionism, fear of failure, or the constant need to prove yourself, the signs may already be there.In this episode of Truly a Masterpiece, Craig shares the story of discovering he had high blood pressure—and why his initial denial taught him something important about shame.You’ll discover why shame isn’t a sign of weakness, why even successful and accomplished men struggle with it, and why you can’t outperform your way to freedom.You can’t overcome shame by proving you are enough. Freedom begins when you stop trying to prove yourself and begin trusting what God says is true.Craig closes the episode by leading you in a simple prayer of confession to help you take the first step out of denial and toward freedom.Time Stamps0:00 The diagnosis I didn’t believe2:21 What is shame?3:23 The numbers on the cuff3:50  Shame doesn’t mean you are weak4:27 You can’t outperform shame6:14 You inherited something, too7:11 Shame wants you to believe you’re the only one who struggles with this8:14 Shame: The silent killer9:19 Taking the first step toward freedomConnect with Craig @CraigWalkerCaochingFree eBook: 5 Lies Christian Men Believe That Keep Them Stuck  https://craigwalkercoaching.com/5liesConnect with Craig  @CraigWalkerCaochingFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/craigwalkercoachingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/craigwalkercoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-walker-1816367/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craig.walker.coachYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craigwalker9197Get a copy of Craig's Book SHAMELESS The Life You Were Born to Love https://amzn.to/44vldsQSign up for the Safe Husband Three-Day Free Workshop: Secure Men Make Safe Homes https://craigwalkercoaching.com/resourcesJoin the Masterpiece Brotherhood Men's Group: https://craigwalkercoaching.com/brotherhood

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Send us Fan Mail You can have high blood pressure and not know it. That’s why it’s called the “silent killer.” Shame works much the same way. You may not think you struggle with shame. But if you battle insecurity, self-doubt, comparison, defensiveness, perfectionism, fear of failure, or the constant need to prove yourself, the signs may already be there. In this episode of Truly a Masterpiece, Craig shares the story of discovering he had high blood pressure—and why his initial denial taught ...

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