The Courage to Be Humble: Facing Shame to Heal Our Relationships

From the author of Listening to Yourself: How to Hear Your Own Wisdom comes a new invitation to come home to love through humility.

We live in a culture obsessed with confidence and self-sufficiency, yet quietly starving for connection. The Courage to Be Humble explores why pride and false humility—two sides of the same wound—keep us from the very relationships that could heal us.

Therapist and minister Tyler Erickson blends biblical reflection, modern psychology, and personal insight to rediscover humility not as weakness, but as strength. Drawing from the stories of Eden and the Prodigal Son, Erickson reframes ancient truths as mirrors of our modern hearts: our longing to be seen, our fear of being exposed, and our deep need to be loved as we are.

Through a blend of storytelling, reflection questions, and practical exercises, you’ll learn how to

Recognize pride and hiding from relationships as defenses against shame

Rebuild connection with yourself, others, and God

Practice humility as the daily posture that heals relationships

Find peace in being “enough” without proving or pretending

Written with warmth, wisdom, and soul-deep honesty, The Courage to Be Humble offers a path to restoration—for anyone tired of shrinking away, performing, or feeling disconnected.

Every act of humility is a return.
A return to love, to peace, to the truth that you were never disconnected—only finding your way home.

"In The Courage to Be Facing Shame to Heal Our Relationships, Tyler Erickson masterfully weaves together the wisdom of Scripture, the insights of attachment theory, and the transformative power of humility. This faith-based guide offers readers a profound path toward understanding shame, restoring grace-filled connection through humility, and living humbly on the journey ahead."
-Rev. Allison Anderson, M.Div., BCC
Director of Spiritual Care and Education at Ruby Memorial Hospital

"This book is an invitation to rediscover humility not as weakness, but as the courageous, grace-filled clarity that allows us to live honestly before God and one another. In just a few pages, the book promises a gentle yet transformative companion for the inner journey, offering a vision of humility as the restoring posture that brings the soul home."
-Rev. Amber Baker, M.Div.
Certified Spiritual Director

With compassion and clarity, Tyler offers fresh insights into shame, revealing its roots and providing practical, grace-filled paths to healing. He masterfully reclaims one of Scripture's most misunderstood concepts—humility—and places this precious gem in its true not as self-abasement, but as the courageous foundation for restoration, hope, and renewed relationships. This book is a beacon of light for anyone weary from the weight of shame, guiding readers toward freedom and wholeness. Tyler's words have the power to mend broken spirits and foster deeper bonds—with ourselves, others, and God. Highly recommended for its depth, honesty, and life-changing wisdom!”
Rev. Steve Gomes, M.Div., ACPE Certified Educator (retired)