Jamie Winship, co-founder of Identity Exchange, is known for fostering peaceful solutions in conflict zones. In this engaging conversation, he recounts a harrowing family abduction in Iraq, emphasizing the surprising power of love and calm amidst fear. Jamie shares insights on the importance of true identity, urging listeners to look beyond false identities that breed anxiety. He encourages embracing a God-centered perspective, highlighting how self-awareness and unconditional love can transform lives. It’s a profound exploration of faith, resilience, and the journey to authenticity.
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Family Abduction with Calm De-escalation
Jamie Winship and his family were abducted by masked gunmen in Iraq but remained calm and de-escalated the situation.
The abductors laughed after seeing a video of his kids wrestling, then released them unharmed.
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Stay Calm and De-escalate Fear
Avoid participating in drama; stay calm and offer help from a distance.
De-escalate by understanding that aggression stems from fear, and respond with love and respect.
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Recognize and Address False Identity
Identify false identity signs like anxiety, ongoing conflict, and separation.
Ask God to reveal harmful beliefs you hold about yourself and face them with honesty.
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In 'Fearless Living,' Rhonda Britten provides a comprehensive guide to overcoming various emotional fears such as fear of rejection, failure, success, intimacy, and the unknown. The book offers practical steps and techniques, including the 'Wheels' technology developed by Britten, to help readers master their fears and achieve personal growth. It emphasizes the importance of embracing change, connecting with one's intuition, and creating emotional intimacy to lead a more inspired and fulfilling life.
Would you show love to a masked gunman who abducted you and your family? For Jamie Winship, the answer was yes. As he shares the details of this frightening experience, Jamie will inspire you to exchange fear for love as you seek God’s true identity for you.
Key Takeaways
Being in your true identity makes you more relational, take risks, and face reality.
The enemy is always in the hypothetical future, but God is in the present.
To identify false identities, ask God, “What are the things I believe about myself that hurt me?”
Your true identity in God will be others-focused, self-emptying, and characterized by unconditional love for your enemies.
Jamie Winship
Jamie Winship is known for bringing peaceful solutions to some of the world’s highest conflict areas. His work in law enforcement and education led his family around the world, including South Asia and the Middle East. Jamie and his wife, Donna, are co-founders of Identity Exchange and have three adult sons.
Key Quotes
11:26 - "When you watch Jesus, Jesus never runs anywhere. He's never in a hurry. He's never freaked out. He not dramatic. He is intense. Like when He throws over the tables, but it's so tactically smart what He's doing, it's so well thought out. He's not just dramatically reacting to drama. So never participate, the enemy loves drama. The enemy loves drama because drama goes out of control.
15:36 - "You're in constant conflict. Either inside yourself or with people around you. Those are the signs of the false self. It's self-protection. Self-promotion. Separation is a sign of the false self. The false self will always move in separation, never in connection with others. It'll constantly separate out. The soul that sinneth, the soul that separates it will die. It's not about you did a bad thing, God's going to kill you. It's like human beings were made to live in connection with others and God. And when we separate it, it basically destroys us. Those are the symbols, the signs of the false self. But deeper than that, this is the exercise I would suggest is just sit alone with God and just breathe and relax and try and settle down and just say, God, search me right now. And would You help me to be able to say the things that I believe about myself that hurt me? What are the things I believe about myself that hurt me? And and just let them come to your mind."
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