An excessive self-focus leads to either discouragement or pride. So what steps can we take to conquer the curse of self-consciousness? Parker writes, “Pastor John, in episode 49, you commented on how self-consciousness is the preacher’s curse. What steps would you suggest I take, or which truths would you suggest I meditate on, in order to overcome the curse of self-consciousness in the pulpit?” Episode 1210: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/how-do-i-overcome-crippling-self-consciousness Related Resources: Expository Exultation: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/expository-exultation Find other recent and popular Ask Pastor John episodes, http://desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john