🎧 PRIDE: Are We Being Taught It All Wrong? (Part 2) | The Wrong Words Podcast"Humility is not thinking less of yourself—it’s thinking of yourself less."But… what if what we were taught as humility was actually self-erasure?In Part 2 of our deep-dive into the word Pride, hosts Oliver Marcelle and Luvon Dungee continue dismantling the assumptions, scriptures, definitions, and cultural limitations that have shaped how we misuse one of the most loaded words in the English language.Is pride always negative? What happens when confidence is mistaken for arrogance? And how has our upbringing, our exposure, and even our faith traditions distorted the way we carry or avoid this word?🧠 In this episode, we unpack:Why many people feel guilty for being good at somethingThe impact of being taught to shrink in the name of humilityHow a distorted view of pride stunts self-esteem and expressionWhy confidence and arrogance aren't twins—they're strangers with similar featuresThe spiritual, cultural, and etymological roots of the word "Pride"📚 We break down:The Greek concept of “over-exalted opinion of oneself”The Aramaic and Hebrew lenses of pride and their collective village contextHow our modern usage has individualized what was once communalThe difference between authentic pride and hubristic pride—and why those labels may be problematicWhy so many of our “wrong words” started in a group but were handed to us as a judgment for one person💥 Powerful moments include:Oliver’s confession about struggling to say “I’m good at what I do”Luvon’s pushback on “authenticity” and why it may be a myth altogetherThe emotional complexity of hearing someone call your loved one “prideful” at a funeralA sharp critique of how spiritual teachings can sometimes discourage healthy confidenceA raw moment where both hosts agree: Pride and accountability may never coexist—and what that really means🛠️ You’ll walk away with:A new framework for understanding how pride shows up in your lifePermission to reclaim your excellence without guilt or apologyA deeper awareness of how language has shaped your self-imageA critical look at the labels you've accepted—or rejected—without question💬 This is the conversation most people avoid. But it might be the one you most need.🎧 This episode is brought to you by Levonyè Professionals — founded by Yalmikia Edmonds, certified hair loss practitioner and holistic hair care expert.Whether it’s hair loss from illness, stress, or a need for renewal, Levonyè Professionals offers virtual consultations, scalp therapy, non-surgical hair replacement, and more.✨ Visit https://levonyeproffessionalsbrand.com today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward healing — inside and out.📊 POLL QUESTION:When you think of pride, which feeling shows up first?A) ConfidenceB) ArroganceC) GuiltD) Caution👇 Drop your answer in the comments and let us know how this conversation hit you.📲 Stay Connected:✅ Subscribe to The Wrong Words Podcast✅ Follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube✅ Like, Share, and Review to invite more people into this conversation🧩 Wrong words create wrong conversations. Let’s get this one right.#WrongWordsPodcast #Pride #Confidence #Authenticity #FaithAndLanguage #EmotionalGrowth #SelfEsteem #WordMatters #BiblicalPerspective #LanguageMatters

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