🎧 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 something
The impact of being taught to shrink in the name of humility
How a distorted view of pride stunts self-esteem and expression
Why confidence and arrogance aren't twins—they're strangers with similar features
The spiritual, cultural, and etymological roots of the word "Pride"
đź“š We break down:
The Greek concept of “over-exalted opinion of oneself”
The Aramaic and Hebrew lenses of pride and their collective village context
How our modern usage has individualized what was once communal
The difference between authentic pride and hubristic pride—and why those labels may be problematic
Why so many of our “wrong words” started in a group but were handed to us as a judgment for one person
đź’Ą 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 altogether
The emotional complexity of hearing someone call your loved one “prideful” at a funeral
A sharp critique of how spiritual teachings can sometimes discourage healthy confidence
A 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 life
Permission to reclaim your excellence without guilt or apology
A deeper awareness of how language has shaped your self-image
A critical look at the labels you've accepted—or rejected—without question
đź’¬ This is the conversation most people avoid. But it might be the one you most need.
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đź“Š POLL QUESTION:
When you think of pride, which feeling shows up first?
A) Confidence
B) Arrogance
C) Guilt
D) Caution
👇 Drop your answer in the comments and let us know how this conversation hit you.
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