Return to Heart 002: Finding Your True Identity in God | Imago Dei & Transformation
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Sep 1, 2025 Explore the profound meaning of Imago Dei and its impact on finding true identity in Christ. Hear personal transformation stories that reveal how God sees us and the importance of love and relationships. Discover how early experiences shape self-image and the brain's role in connection versus protection. Learn about Jesus' powerful interactions that affirm our worth and how understanding God's love can lead to healing. This enlightening discussion empowers listeners to embrace their divine identity through reflection and scripture.
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Imago Dei As Core Identity
- Imago Dei is the core identity God imprinted in humanity and shapes who we are.
- Todd describes his search for that image and how external answers failed until identity in Christ emerged.
Adoption Moment That Shaped Identity
- Todd shares his adoption story and meeting his biological father at 15 as pivotal to his identity quest.
- Seeing his father's image helped him recognize aspects of himself he had long wondered about.
Relationships Reveal Your Image
- Human relationships awaken the Imago Dei by reflecting who we are and where we belong.
- Phil frames core identity as being a child first — a son or daughter whose belonging matters.
