The Identity Trap - When Performance Becomes Identity

When the Caregiver Needs Care and the Widow Needs Hope: Identity When Roles Change

Life has changed. Whether you are a dedicated caregiver or have become a widow, your roles and responsibilities are profoundly different. But your identity in Christ is not. In today's podcast, we use God's Word to redefine who you are and what you were made for. This is specific for a caregiver or widow who wants to move forward with purpose and confidence, knowing that God knows their name that is far more powerful than any title this world can give. If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com [http://firstsbc.com]. 🎧New episodes drop every first and third Thursday on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7nRqI3en220zSpPeqHsar3?si=f9206731727c4cdd], Apple Podcasts [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Floving-people%2Fid1732622237&h=AT32Cd2oc3IZ6FPH4BjXzsiwjD3re3bgx7DeIsqM2MjPoVAgOQuWuVWT_yRrdpZ1PGYjhCwboHo_xpheGPOanKId2xRGEt_Hn0bnMBOPOxfLGqLMOerfOeOgKqZMY7xyb4DiMB4&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1qmRyUAqJZgOuKJL0Qmw4f15_CU_SJweFXI9snF34Q4MvsplrKaY427f_f_I2r5M3SSm4WLGt7vmvLbdehQ7HPTaWOooH2QgMOzNFJpWfs0-OOgYxcJfzTOsMSe0uCAzWIj70fOxbofdLj_heyAu-pArDjLHEVswnUtZXVRLw-nBWGK0b4j9ok9z9XdATsW90Zz7D7pR1mbzMjIm9fPebS], & YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LovingPeoplePodcast]!

You Are Not Your Bank Account – Finding Identity in Jesus Over Money & Possessions

We live in a world that measures success by what we earn, own, and display — but what happens when our identity gets tangled up in our bank accounts and belongings? In this episode, we unpack the subtle ways money and possessions can shape how we see ourselves and how others see us. From the endless pursuit of “more” to the fear of “not enough,” we’ll explore how easily our hearts drift from trusting God to trusting in what we have. Join us as we discover what Scripture says about true security and learn how to find our worth not in our wallets, but in Christ alone. 📖 Live Your Life, Not Theirs [https://a.co/d/8mW75Jz] (Rachel Cruze) If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com [http://firstsbc.com]. 🎧New episodes drop every first and third Thursday on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7nRqI3en220zSpPeqHsar3?si=f9206731727c4cdd], Apple Podcasts [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Floving-people%2Fid1732622237&h=AT32Cd2oc3IZ6FPH4BjXzsiwjD3re3bgx7DeIsqM2MjPoVAgOQuWuVWT_yRrdpZ1PGYjhCwboHo_xpheGPOanKId2xRGEt_Hn0bnMBOPOxfLGqLMOerfOeOgKqZMY7xyb4DiMB4&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1qmRyUAqJZgOuKJL0Qmw4f15_CU_SJweFXI9snF34Q4MvsplrKaY427f_f_I2r5M3SSm4WLGt7vmvLbdehQ7HPTaWOooH2QgMOzNFJpWfs0-OOgYxcJfzTOsMSe0uCAzWIj70fOxbofdLj_heyAu-pArDjLHEVswnUtZXVRLw-nBWGK0b4j9ok9z9XdATsW90Zz7D7pR1mbzMjIm9fPebS], & YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LovingPeoplePodcast]!

The Identity Trap - When Performance Becomes Identity

Our culture often pressures kids to find their identity in being the best — the star athlete, the straight-A student, the standout performer. But when their worth is tied to performance, both parents and kids fall into the identity trap. Christ offers a better way: identity rooted in Him, not in achievements. If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com [http://firstsbc.com]. 🎧New episodes drop every first and third Thursday on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7nRqI3en220zSpPeqHsar3?si=f9206731727c4cdd], Apple Podcasts [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Floving-people%2Fid1732622237&h=AT32Cd2oc3IZ6FPH4BjXzsiwjD3re3bgx7DeIsqM2MjPoVAgOQuWuVWT_yRrdpZ1PGYjhCwboHo_xpheGPOanKId2xRGEt_Hn0bnMBOPOxfLGqLMOerfOeOgKqZMY7xyb4DiMB4&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1qmRyUAqJZgOuKJL0Qmw4f15_CU_SJweFXI9snF34Q4MvsplrKaY427f_f_I2r5M3SSm4WLGt7vmvLbdehQ7HPTaWOooH2QgMOzNFJpWfs0-OOgYxcJfzTOsMSe0uCAzWIj70fOxbofdLj_heyAu-pArDjLHEVswnUtZXVRLw-nBWGK0b4j9ok9z9XdATsW90Zz7D7pR1mbzMjIm9fPebS], & YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LovingPeoplePodcast]!

When Work Defines You: The Danger of Identity in your profession

Sin took the joy out of working in the garden. It became a burden of necessity. Employment is a means to take care of our families and increase our areas of influence. It shapes us, supports us, and gives us a sense of belonging. But it’s not who we are. In this episode, we explore what it means to be employed and making a difference without making it our identity. True identity can only be found in God, the One who defines who we are and gives us lasting security. Join us as we unpack how to balance work and family while keeping our eyes fixed on the Giver, not just the gift. If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com [http://firstsbc.com]. 🎧New episodes drop every first and third Thursday on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7nRqI3en220zSpPeqHsar3?si=f9206731727c4cdd], Apple Podcasts [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Floving-people%2Fid1732622237&h=AT32Cd2oc3IZ6FPH4BjXzsiwjD3re3bgx7DeIsqM2MjPoVAgOQuWuVWT_yRrdpZ1PGYjhCwboHo_xpheGPOanKId2xRGEt_Hn0bnMBOPOxfLGqLMOerfOeOgKqZMY7xyb4DiMB4&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1qmRyUAqJZgOuKJL0Qmw4f15_CU_SJweFXI9snF34Q4MvsplrKaY427f_f_I2r5M3SSm4WLGt7vmvLbdehQ7HPTaWOooH2QgMOzNFJpWfs0-OOgYxcJfzTOsMSe0uCAzWIj70fOxbofdLj_heyAu-pArDjLHEVswnUtZXVRLw-nBWGK0b4j9ok9z9XdATsW90Zz7D7pR1mbzMjIm9fPebS], & YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LovingPeoplePodcast]!

When People Define You: The Danger of Identity in Relationships

Family is one of God’s greatest gifts—it shapes us, supports us, and gives us a sense of belonging. But as good as family is, it’s not ultimate. In this episode, we explore what it means to enjoy family as a gift without making it our identity. True identity can only be found in God, the One who defines who we are and gives us lasting security. Join us as we unpack how to love and value family while keeping our eyes fixed on the Giver, not just the gift. If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com [http://firstsbc.com]. 🎧New episodes drop every first and third Thursday on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7nRqI3en220zSpPeqHsar3?si=f9206731727c4cdd], Apple Podcasts [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Floving-people%2Fid1732622237&h=AT32Cd2oc3IZ6FPH4BjXzsiwjD3re3bgx7DeIsqM2MjPoVAgOQuWuVWT_yRrdpZ1PGYjhCwboHo_xpheGPOanKId2xRGEt_Hn0bnMBOPOxfLGqLMOerfOeOgKqZMY7xyb4DiMB4&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1qmRyUAqJZgOuKJL0Qmw4f15_CU_SJweFXI9snF34Q4MvsplrKaY427f_f_I2r5M3SSm4WLGt7vmvLbdehQ7HPTaWOooH2QgMOzNFJpWfs0-OOgYxcJfzTOsMSe0uCAzWIj70fOxbofdLj_heyAu-pArDjLHEVswnUtZXVRLw-nBWGK0b4j9ok9z9XdATsW90Zz7D7pR1mbzMjIm9fPebS], & YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LovingPeoplePodcast]!