Ep 109: Knowing Your Identity + Hearing From God with Jamie Winship
Feb 7, 2024
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Jamie Winship, an expert in identity and spirituality, joins the podcast to discuss the eternal journey of discovering and walking in our identity. Topics include bridging the gap between who we are and what God has called us to do, the significance of knowing our identity in how we love our neighbor, and the root of false identity being fear. Discovering identity through listening prayer and the impact of identity on handling conflict are also explored.
Identity is an eternal journey of understanding oneself through walking with God.
When your job or responsibilities become more important than your identity, you lose yourself.
Listening prayer unlocks the creative and non-violent prefrontal cortex, shifting thinking from fear to faith.
Deep dives
Importance of Identity and Imagination in Childhood
Helping children cultivate a strong sense of identity and imagination from a young age is crucial. By encouraging them to use their imagination and explore their unique identities, parents can help foster creativity and resilience. Additionally, teaching children to manage and utilize negative emotions can empower them to navigate challenges and setbacks with confidence. Through the practice of listening prayer, parents can guide their children in seeking God's voice and understanding His perspective on their lives, reinforcing the idea that their true identity comes from God, not from external sources.
Building a Foundation of Trust in God
Teaching children to trust God is essential in their spiritual growth. By explaining that negative emotions stem from fear and lack of trust in God, parents can help their children overcome anxiety and build a foundation of trust. As parents model an authentic relationship with God and openly discuss their own experiences of hearing from Him, children can begin to see the importance of seeking God's guidance and trusting His plans. Using bedtime routines as an opportunity to ask Jesus what He thinks about them can also reinforce the idea that they can rely on God's loving presence and affirmation.
Practicing Listening Prayer
Introducing children to the practice of listening prayer can empower them to hear and experience God's voice in their lives. Encouraging them to ask God questions and journal their responses can cultivate a deeper connection with Him. By guiding children to seek God's perspective and rely on His wisdom, parents can help them develop a strong spiritual foundation. Regularly incorporating listening prayer into family routines, such as before bedtime, can create a sacred space for children to connect with God and deepen their understanding of His love and guidance.
The Power of Identity
The podcast episode emphasizes the transformative power of discovering one's true identity. The speaker shares their personal journey of realizing that they loved more what they knew about God than God himself. Through a 40-minute exercise, they experienced a profound revelation from God that they were a warrior, which addressed their insecurities and fear of failure. This sparked a lifelong journey of understanding their identity and the incredible purpose God had for them. The speaker highlights that identity is an ongoing exploration, not a fixed concept, and that the more they walk with God, the deeper their self-understanding becomes. This revelation also extended their love and compassion towards others, including those from different backgrounds and faiths.
The Practice of Listening Prayer
The podcast episode discusses the importance of listening prayer as a fundamental tool for communication with God. The speaker explains that listening prayer unlocks the creative and non-violent prefrontal cortex of humans, shifting their thinking from fear and scarcity to hope and faith. They share personal stories of how listening to God's voice led to remarkable encounters and transformations in people's lives. Through listening prayer, individuals can move beyond the reptilian brain, driven by memory and fear, and tap into the guidance and wisdom of God. The episode emphasizes the need to practice listening prayer consistently, even when the results may not be immediately visible, as trusting obedience to God's voice can bring about profound change and impact in the world.
What does identity really mean? How do I discover it? How do I walk in it?
Identity is an eternal journey discovering what God did when God made me. The more you walk with Him the deeper you understand yourself, and the more you love your neighbor. When your job, your role, or your responsibilities become more important than your identity, you lose yourself. So how do you stay connected to who God made you?
“Identity is not the name of our religion.” - Jamie Winship joins us for a conversation all about identity. He is breaking through false identity + guides us through understanding what is true and how we can experience that truth.
Jamie offers online courses that help people discover their true identity and experience a life of joy, peace, and freedom. Our Identity Exchange Coaches are trained to help you recognize the false beliefs holding you back and begin the movement into your true identity. One-on-one coaching sessions can be booked by visiting our website: http://www.identityexchange.com
In this episode we talk about:
Bridging the gap between who you are and what God has called you to do
How knowing your identity directly ties into how you love your neighbor
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