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Shame and Guilt with Sabrina Little

37m | Sep 9, 2026

In this episode, Jordan talks with Sabrina Little about the complex emotions of shame and guilt, their roles in moral development, and their significance within Christian and Aristotelian frameworks. This discussion offers valuable insights into how these emotions shape our moral and spiritual lives.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest

00:29 Jordan introduces the topic of shame and guilt

01:42 Sabrina Little's background and interest in moral emotions

03:26 Definitions and distinctions between shame and guilt

04:25 Psychological and theological perspectives on shame and guilt

06:21 Historical and cultural views on these emotions

09:04 The role of shame and guilt in virtue development

11:52 Christian framework and identity in Christ

14:56 The Christian life and emotional growth

20:30 Shame, guilt, and the afterlife in Christian theology

21:18 Involuntary sins and moral emotions

22:55 Standard of righteousness in Christian life

23:33 The societal shift away from shame and its consequences

26:48 Shame and Christ's atonement

27:11 Humility, shame, and moral development

28:35 Christian vs. Aristotelian frameworks on virtue and emotions

30:53 Future research directions in moral emotions

32:13 Reception of ideas on shame and guilt in society

35:45 Upcoming publications and follow-up on Sabrina Little's work



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