In this episode, Aaron and Meagan kick of the second leg (series) of the Redeeming Identity Journey.  We’re calling this series ”In His Image”, and on this first part we’ll discuss the first and most important Biblical truths that we must build our identities with once we’ve established the solid foundation of a true Biblical view and understanding of who God is (See Episodes 09-10).   Today, we’ll embark on finding the answer to the age-old question ”Who am I”.  The good news is that God already knows who each of us are.  In fact, he already spoke an identity over each of us before we were even born.  Let’s find out who He says we are. ----------------------- All Scriptures shared are from: English Standard Version (ESV) copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers New International Version (NIV) copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bíblica, Inc. New Living Translation (NLT) copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. --- Referenced Online Articles--- https://www.christianpost.com/voices/the-many-forms-of-child-abuse-where-are-the-adults.html --- Referenced Sermons --- ”To Live My Life on Purpose” Jan. 21, 2024 (Part 3 of ”I Have Decided” Series) - Pastor Chris Hodges - https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/01-21-2024 ”Change Your Mind Change Your Life” Feb. 11, 2024 (Part 2 of ”Life Money Hope” Series) - Charlotte Gambill https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hijacking-of-jesus-by-progressive-christians/id1592979148?i=1000627579210 --- Referenced Books --- Dr. Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story (New York: Multnomah, 2018). Email us at: [email protected] Check out these playlists to help you get through your day! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JX7y9W3jlbWEuR3lGvyt2?si=5a8f1e0e446d4268 https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/redeeming-identity/pl.u-NpXm9oVIvG9m91

In this episode, Aaron and Meagan discuss the second part of the Redeeming Identity Journey: Redeeming a Biblical view of the Word of God (and a Biblical Worldview).  Just as we must redeem a Biblical view of who God is, we also must redeem a Biblical view of God’s Word before we take a look at seeing our identities redeemed.  Let’s get back to a place where God’s word is FIRST and CENTRAL in our lives.   All Scriptures shared are from: English Standard Version (ESV) copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers New International Version (NIV) copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bíblica, Inc. New Living Translation (NLT) copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. --- Referenced Online Articles--- https://www.faithwire.com/2023/09/08/disturbing-criminalization-of-christianity-underway-overseas-is-it-coming-to-america-next/ https://www.faithwire.com/2023/09/12/like-medieval-times-finnish-politician-prosecuted-for-biblical-views-reacts-to-crazy-trial-issues-warning/ https://www2.cbn.com/news/world/chinese-communists-perverting-bible-and-turning-jesus-murderer https://www.christianpost.com/news/schools-remove-bible-for-sex-and-violence-content.html https://www.christianpost.com/news/utah-school-district-reverses-ban-on-bible-in-libraries.html https://www.christianpost.com/news/andy-stanley-to-host-conference-for-christians-with-lgbt-kids.html https://www.christianpost.com/news/documentary-says-use-of-homosexual-in-the-bible-is-a-mistake.html https://www.arizonachristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CRC_RSC_Release_01.pdf https://www.christianpost.com/news/uncommitted-christians-a-threat-to-biblical-worldview-barna.html?clickType=link-most-popular https://www.christianpost.com/news/barna-most-christians-do-not-know-what-a-disciple-is.html --- Referenced Podcasts --- The Alisa Childers Podcast: ”Beware of Christ-less Conservatism with Jon Root”:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/214-beware-of-christ-less-conservatism-with-jon-root/id1260262855?i=1000626620472 Challenging Conversations With Jason Jimenez: ”The Hijacking of Jesus by Progressive Christians: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hijacking-of-jesus-by-progressive-christians/id1592979148?i=1000627579210 Email us at: [email protected] Check out these playlists to help you get through your day! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JX7y9W3jlbWEuR3lGvyt2?si=5a8f1e0e446d4268 https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/redeeming-identity/pl.u-NpXm9oVIvG9m91

Do you find yourself trapped in a place of confusion and chaos with your sexual or gender identity?  Are you struggling with the lies of the enemy about your sexuality while knowing deep deep down that God has more for you?  We want you to know that THERE IS A WAY OUT.  You don’t have to stay there!  We invite you to listen in to to this episode of the Redeeming Identity Podcast where we’ll launch a new series of Episodes called the Redeeming Identity Journey: From Confusion and Chaos to Confidence in Christ and who I am in Him!  On today’s episode in particular, we are starting with the FIRST and MOST IMPORTANT thing: Redeeming a Biblical View of who God is.   All Scriptures shared are from: English Standard Version (ESV) copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers New International Version (NIV) copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bíblica, Inc. - - - Listen to our story in episodes 02-07: EP 02 | Aaron’s Redeeming Identity Story - Part 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-redeeming-identity-podcast/id1627299535?i=1000566098606 EP 03 | Aaron’s Redeeming Identity Story - Part 2 - God is a God of “Re…..” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-redeeming-identity-podcast/id1627299535?i=1000568479208 EP 04 | Seeing Ourselves and Others Through God’s Eyes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-redeeming-identity-podcast/id1627299535?i=1000571628683 EP 05 | Building an Unshakable Faith and Identity in Christ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-redeeming-identity-podcast/id1627299535?i=1000580706351 EP 06 | Our Mental Health Crisis Story (Part 1 of 2) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-redeeming-identity-podcast/id1627299535?i=1000590508320 EP 07 | Our Mental Health Crisis Story (Part 2 of 2) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-redeeming-identity-podcast/id1627299535 - - - Email us at: [email protected] Check out these playlists to help you get through your day! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JX7y9W3jlbWEuR3lGvyt2?si=5a8f1e0e446d4268 https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/redeeming-identity/pl.u-NpXm9oVIvG9m91

In a world that increasingly is telling people to “live your truth” and “you do you boo”, we are seeing so many people, even those who call themselves Christians giving in and being swept away by the tide of the enemy’s lies about sexual and gender identity. So how how should we, as the church of Jesus Christ respond? On today’s episode of The Redeeming Identity Podcast, Aaron and Meagan discuss the above in light of current events and look at what God’s word has to say. We hope this episode encourages all of us to not be formed by our feelings but to instead HOLD FAST to what is true! Show Notes- - - - Scripture References: Matthew 10:34-39 ESV John 16:33 NIV 1 Peter 4:1-7 ESV Hebrews 12:1-14 ESV All Scriptures shared are from: English Standard Version (ESV) copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers New International Version (NIV) copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bíblica, Inc. - - - Links: The Washington Stand: ‘This Country Needs Revival’: Transgender Activist Kills 6 at Christian School in Nashville - By Ben Johnson https://washingtonstand.com/news/this-country-needs-revival-transgender-activist-kills-3-at-christian-school-in-nashville CBN News: Militant Trans Mob Assaults Female Athlete Riley Gaines After She Speaks Up for Women’s Rights http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2023/april/militant-trans-mob-assaults-female-athlete-riley-gaines-after-she-speaks-up-for-womens-rights Hold Fast Gloves: The Meaning of “HOLD FAST” https://holdfastgloves.com/hold-fast-the-meaning/ - - - Listen to our story in episodes 02-07: EP 02 | Aaron’s Redeeming Identity Story - Part 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-redeeming-identity-podcast/id1627299535?i=1000566098606 EP 03 | Aaron’s Redeeming Identity Story - Part 2 - God is a God of “Re…..” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-redeeming-identity-podcast/id1627299535?i=1000568479208 EP 04 | Seeing Ourselves and Others Through God’s Eyes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-redeeming-identity-podcast/id1627299535?i=1000571628683 EP 05 | Building an Unshakable Faith and Identity in Christ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-redeeming-identity-podcast/id1627299535?i=1000580706351 EP 06 | Our Mental Health Crisis Story (Part 1 of 2) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-redeeming-identity-podcast/id1627299535?i=1000590508320 EP 07 | Our Mental Health Crisis Story (Part 2 of 2) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-redeeming-identity-podcast/id1627299535 - - - Email us at: [email protected] Check out these playlists to help you get through your day! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JX7y9W3jlbWEuR3lGvyt2?si=5a8f1e0e446d4268 https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/redeeming-identity/pl.u-NpXm9oVIvG9m91

******IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY (THOUGHTS ABOUT HARMING YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE) PLEASE CALL 988 (SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE) OR 911****** On this episode, Aaron and Meagan recount the events surrounding his (Aaron’s) mental health breakdown that occurred during the summer of 2020.  We’ll not only hear about how he ended up in TWO ”psych wards” in a catatonic, suicidal state, but also about how God miraculously rescued and restored Aaron from a place of utter darkness and death to a place of healing, freedom and being ”in his right mind”. If you or someone you love is suffering from a mental illness, there is help, and there is hope!   Once again:    ******IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY (THOUGHTS ABOUT HARMING YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE) PLEASE CALL 988 (SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE) OR 911****** Email us at: [email protected] Check out these playlists to help you get through your day! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JX7y9W3jlbWEuR3lGvyt2?si=5a8f1e0e446d4268 https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/redeeming-identity/pl.u-NpXm9oVIvG9m91

******IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY (THOUGHTS ABOUT HARMING YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE) PLEASE CALL 988 (SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE) OR 911****** After some time away we are FINALLY back.  On this episode, we’ll hear the first half of a conversation between Aaron and Meagan as they remember Aaron’s mental health breakdown that occurred on June 18, 2020 and the events leading up to it.  This is a MUST LISTEN in today’s world as our news feeds are riddled with stories of depression, anxiety, and suicide.  If you or someone you love is suffering from a mental illness, please listen and share! Once again:    ******IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY (THOUGHTS ABOUT HARMING YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE) PLEASE CALL 988 (SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE) OR 911****** To get a copy of redeeming identity daily declaration email us at: [email protected] Check out these playlists to help you get through your day! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JX7y9W3jlbWEuR3lGvyt2?si=5a8f1e0e446d4268 https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/redeeming-identity/pl.u-NpXm9oVIvG9m91

What do you do when everything in your world is shaking (whether personally or the world as a whole)?   Where can we go when the dreams and plans we have for our lives have been suddenly taken away or seemingly ruined?  Listen in as Aaron and Meagan continue sharing their story and how they found hope and strength in Jesus when everything began falling apart in the year 2020. To get a copy of redeeming identity daily declaration email us at: [email protected] Check out these playlists to help you get through your day! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JX7y9W3jlbWEuR3lGvyt2?si=5a8f1e0e446d4268 https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/redeeming-identity/pl.u-NpXm9oVIvG9m91

In this episode, Aaron and Meagan continue to unpack their story and how God was at work even in some messy times that included Aaron relapsing into sexual sin and pornography.  Meagan shares powerfully how God helped her to see Aaron as God sees him despite his sinful behavior...as a righteous and forgiven beloved son of God because Jesus taking his place.  Aaron also shares how he daily reminds himself of his true identity in Christ by speaking a scriptural declaration.  To get a copy of this declaration email us at: [email protected] Check out these playlists to help you get through your day! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JX7y9W3jlbWEuR3lGvyt2?si=5a8f1e0e446d4268 https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/redeeming-identity/pl.u-NpXm9oVIvG9m91

In Part 2 of Aaron’s story, we’ll see how God is a God who is at work redeeming and restoring in our lives even when things look messy - ”Even in my missteps God was still at work”.  We’ll also hear from our FIRST GUEST EVER (Aaron’s wife, Meagan).  She shares some powerful and encouraging words about trusting God to work in those we love even when they seem to be (or are actually) going away from God’s plan in the wrong direction.   Email us at: [email protected] Check out these playlists to help you get through your day! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JX7y9W3jlbWEuR3lGvyt2?si=5a8f1e0e446d4268 https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/redeeming-identity/pl.u-NpXm9oVIvG9m91

On this episode, Aaron shares part one of his story about how he lost sight of who God is and also about his own identity struggles and where God showed up to Redeem Aaron’s lost or ”stolen” identity. Email us at: [email protected] Check out these playlists to help you get through your day! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JX7y9W3jlbWEuR3lGvyt2?si=5a8f1e0e446d4268 https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/redeeming-identity/pl.u-NpXm9oVIvG9m91