What happens when your sense of worth becomes tied to achievement, approval, productivity, competence, or being needed by others?

In this episode, Dr. Cory Potter explores contingent self-worth and how it can shape the way we respond to mistakes, criticism, comparison, and disappointment. We’ll also look at practical ways to develop a healthier, more stable sense of self-worth through examining self-talk, learning from setbacks, practicing self-compassion, and focusing on the values that guide how we live.

Toward the end, we consider self-worth from a Christian perspective and what Genesis 1:26–27 tells us about the source of human worth. This conversation also sets the stage for the next episode on false idols and mental health.