Who are we? Who are we created to be, and who have we become through life? Let’s talk about that! We’re going to dive into the topic of identity; the set of characteristics we recognize ourselves and others by, and the indication of who we are. Identity is so important, and the environment and people around us truly shape and form the way we identify ourselves. I want to break it down and encourage you that no matter who you think you are in this season; you are, always have been, and always will be - a child of God. Let’s jump right into the episode and start becoming more aware of our identities and what it truly means to be hidden in Christ. [00:01 - 03:00] Opening Segment Welcome back with me, Suzi, and Stephanie Topic for today  Identity  Reminder to give us a quick review  Definition of identity  Noun - characteristics that you are recognized for Verb - indicating who someone is through association  The things that affect your identity Environment and people 

[03:01 - 08:11] The Power of, ‘Who am I?’  Suzi talks about her struggle with her identity Affected by the past  Being defined by outside forces and decisions  Stephanie’s journey with identity  Telling lies for a living  Life long journey  I talk about my thought’s around identity Defined by relationships Coming in seasons Capturing your thoughts  What are you thinking right now?  Turn it into prayer and affirmation  Set your day right 

[08:12 - 18:22] The Things that Affect Your Identity How changing roles affect your relationship with God  The changes that come with a certain age  Our relationships with our spouses and children  Identify where you are losing yourself The impact of a diagnoses  You are not your diagnoses  The effects of social media on feeding into identity  Listening to your language Use your ‘But’ The importance of renewing your mind  A lifetime practice  The impact of comparison  You can never be something that you’re not  You lose out on your unique calling  Ephesians 2:10 - you are God’s Masterpiece

[18:23 - 23:23] Hidden in Christ You need to take a step back and see You were planned  You belong to Him  The answers from God’s Word  You are rooted in His Word  You find identity in God’s truth  Keep your eyes fixed on Him Colossians 3:2-3 Set your mind on things above  Your life is ‘hidden’ in Christ  Not hidden from others, but protected 

[23:24 - 28:35] Closing Segment Suzi talks about finding her identity  Struggling in her prison  To those who are struggling as well  Hang in there, you’re not alone  It’s not too late, and you’re not too far gone  Coming into your true identity  What does it all mean to be ‘In Christ’ When struggles come, it doesn’t change you  ‘But God’  You are not a victim of your past  Call out His name  Share this with others Links below  Subscribe to and Share this podcast Share your stories with us! Final Words

Tweetable Quotes: “Even if you may have found Jesus at a young age, or maybe just even last week, this is a life-long journey.” - Stephanie Reed “What am I thinking? Am I already setting myself up for a good day or a bad day? It’s that first thought… You just have to capture it and then set that day forward.” - Jane Zahasky “Be thinking about, wherein your life are you losing yourself...? You have to learn to identify it before you can delete it.” - Stephanie Reed

Resources Mentioned:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-our-words/id1546661228?i=1000512074252 (The Power of Our Words - Episode)

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