EP 73 - When Trauma Becomes Your Identity | Who Am I Really? (Part 1)

EP 73 - When Trauma Becomes Your Identity | Who Am I Really? (Part 1)

Trauma doesn't just affect what happened to you. It can quietly reshape who you believe you are. In Episode 73 of UNMASKED, Wesley Farnsworth begins a brand-new five-part series called Who Am I Really? by exploring one of the most overlooked effects of trauma: identity. This episode looks at how pain, rejection, abandonment, criticism, and survival can become internal labels that follow us for years—even after the danger has passed. Through the stories of Gideon and Joseph, Wesley explains why healing isn't about pretending the pain never happened, but refusing to let it define your future. In this episode: * Why trauma often becomes an identity instead of an experience * How survival mechanisms can imprison us long after the crisis ends * The difference between living from wounds and living from healing * What Gideon teaches us about seeing ourselves through fear * Why Joseph refused to let suffering become his identity Pain may explain part of your story, but it was never meant to become your name. Connect with Wesley Farnsworth Website: https://www.wesleyfarnsworth.com [https://www.wesleyfarnsworth.com] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Unmasked-WF-Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@Unmasked-WF-Podcast] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnmaskedWFPodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/UnmaskedWFPodcast/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unmaskedwithwf [https://www.instagram.com/unmaskedwithwf] X: https://x.com/Unmasked_WF [https://x.com/Unmasked_WF] TikTok: http://tiktok.com/unmasked.with.wf.podcast [http://tiktok.com/unmasked.with.wf.podcast] If this episode encouraged you, follow UNMASKED, leave a rating, and share it with someone who may need to hear they're more than what happened to them. Want to be a guest on UNMASKED with Wesley Farnsworth? Send Wesley Farnsworth a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/unmaskedwfpodcast [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/unmaskedwfpodcast]

EP 72 - Christian Codependency Recovery: A Pastor's Story of Freedom | Steve Rotermond

What happens when the person everyone looks to for answers is quietly falling apart? In Episode 72 of UNMASKED with Wesley Farnsworth, Steve Rotermond shares the deeply personal story of serving as a pastor while battling shame, codependency, and the emotional toll of walking through a loved one's addiction. Instead of offering easy answers, Steve opens up about childhood wounds, misplaced identity, and the freedom that came when he stopped trying to control everything around him and finally surrendered those burdens to God. If you've ever felt responsible for fixing everyone else, struggled to establish healthy boundaries, or found yourself exhausted from carrying burdens that were never yours, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. In this episode: * Why codependency often hides inside churches and Christian homes * How trauma and shame quietly shape our relationships * What ministry taught Steve—and what it couldn't heal * The difference between helping people and trying to control them * How true freedom begins when your identity is rooted in Christ instead of performance Learn more about Steve Rotermond: https://WalkRightMinistries.com [https://WalkRightMinistries.com] Listen to more episodes of UNMASKED: Website: https://www.wesleyfarnsworth.com [https://www.wesleyfarnsworth.com] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Unmasked-WF-Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@Unmasked-WF-Podcast] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unmasked-with-wesley-farnsworth/id1851549420 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unmasked-with-wesley-farnsworth/id1851549420] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnmaskedWFPodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/UnmaskedWFPodcast/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unmaskedwithwf [https://www.instagram.com/unmaskedwithwf] X: https://x.com/Unmasked_WF [https://x.com/Unmasked_WF] TikTok: http://tiktok.com/unmasked.with.wf.podcast [http://tiktok.com/unmasked.with.wf.podcast] If this episode encouraged you, follow UNMASKED on Spotify and share it with someone who may be carrying hidden burdens. Your share helps these conversations reach people who need hope and freedom. Want to be a guest on UNMASKED with Wesley Farnsworth? Send Wesley Farnsworth a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/unmaskedwfpodcast [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/unmaskedwfpodcast]

EP 71 - What If God Doesn't Fix It?

Some prayers aren't answered the way we expect. Some pain stays longer than we hoped. In this episode, Wesley Farnsworth explores one of the hardest realities of faith: trusting God when the breakthrough hasn't come. If you've ever wondered whether God hears your prayers or questioned why your circumstances haven't changed, this conversation offers honest encouragement without easy clichés. You'll discover: * Why delayed answers don't mean God is absent * What Scripture teaches about enduring instead of escaping * How God uses long seasons to shape us * Why disappointment isn't the opposite of faith * One practical step toward deeper trust Website: https://www.wesleyfarnsworth.com [https://www.wesleyfarnsworth.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnmaskedWFPodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/UnmaskedWFPodcast/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unmaskedwithwf [https://www.instagram.com/unmaskedwithwf] X: https://x.com/Unmasked_WF [https://x.com/Unmasked_WF] TikTok: http://tiktok.com/unmasked.with.wf.podcast [http://tiktok.com/unmasked.with.wf.podcast] Want to be a guest on UNMASKED with Wesley Farnsworth? Send Wesley Farnsworth a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/unmaskedwfpodcast [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/unmaskedwfpodcast]

EP 70 - Renew Your Mind: Breaking the Thought Patterns That Keep You Stuck | Rose Ann Forte

Why do so many people keep repeating the same destructive patterns—even when they desperately want to change? In Episode 70 of UNMASKED, Wesley Farnsworth welcomes author, speaker, and behavioral habits specialist Rose Ann Forte for a conversation that blends biblical truth with neuroscience. Together they explore how lasting transformation happens, why willpower alone isn't enough, and how God designed our minds to be renewed through intentional daily choices. If you've ever battled addiction, anxiety, shame, unhealthy habits, or simply feel trapped in cycles you can't seem to break, this episode offers practical wisdom and genuine hope. * Why lasting freedom begins with changing the way you think * How neuroscience supports biblical principles of transformation * Why shame keeps people trapped while grace creates room for growth * Practical habits that help rewire destructive thinking * How daily choices become lasting transformation Website: https://choosefreedom.today/ [https://choosefreedom.today/] Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BDPXNXQM?ccs_id=96bd06f3-6029-4a9d-92e0-cf8c2b618f6b [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BDPXNXQM?ccs_id=96bd06f3-6029-4a9d-92e0-cf8c2b618f6b] Website: https://www.wesleyfarnsworth.com [https://www.wesleyfarnsworth.com] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Unmasked-WF-Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@Unmasked-WF-Podcast] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unmasked-with-wesley-farnsworth/id1851549420 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unmasked-with-wesley-farnsworth/id1851549420] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnmaskedWFPodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/UnmaskedWFPodcast/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unmaskedwithwf [https://www.instagram.com/unmaskedwithwf] X: https://x.com/Unmasked_WF [https://x.com/Unmasked_WF] TikTok: http://tiktok.com/unmasked.with.wf.podcast [http://tiktok.com/unmasked.with.wf.podcast] If this episode challenged or encouraged you, follow UNMASKED on Spotify and share this conversation with someone who may be struggling silently. Your support helps these conversations reach people who need hope and practical encouragement. Want to be a guest on UNMASKED with Wesley Farnsworth? Send Wesley Farnsworth a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/unmaskedwfpodcast [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/unmaskedwfpodcast] In this episode:Connect with Rose Ann ForteListen & Connect with UNMASKED

EP 69 - The Hidden Cost of Living Unseen

You can be surrounded by people and still feel completely unknown. In this episode, Wesley Farnsworth explores why so many people hide behind competence, humor, success, ministry, and performance while quietly wondering if anyone would still love them if they knew the real story. This conversation is about loneliness, authenticity, and the freedom that begins when someone finally stops hiding. Key Takeaways: * Why people learn to become emotionally invisible * The difference between privacy and hiding * Why performance creates loneliness * How God invites us out of hiding * One simple action step toward authentic connection Connect with Wesley: Website: https://www.wesleyfarnsworth.com [https://www.wesleyfarnsworth.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnmaskedWFPodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/UnmaskedWFPodcast/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unmaskedwithwf [https://www.instagram.com/unmaskedwithwf] X: https://x.com/Unmasked_WF [https://x.com/Unmasked_WF] TikTok: http://tiktok.com/unmasked.with.wf.podcast [http://tiktok.com/unmasked.with.wf.podcast] Want to be a guest on UNMASKED with Wesley Farnsworth? Send Wesley Farnsworth a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/unmaskedwfpodcast [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/unmaskedwfpodcast]