Your True Identity: The Journey from Head Knowledge to Heart Belief in Christ

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Nov 5, 2025

KathyGrace Duncan, a ministry leader at Portland Fellowship, shares her transformative 32-year journey of restoring her identity in Christ after living as a man for 11 years. The discussion dives into the powerful transition from head knowledge to heart belief, emphasizing the significance of Scripture, prayer, and community. KathyGrace provides insight into overcoming old patterns, renewing the mind, and embracing true identity, highlighting how genuine love for God leads to joyful obedience. It's an inspiring conversation about the ongoing process of transformation.

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ANECDOTE

Life As A Man Then Detransition

KathyGrace Duncan lived as a man for 11 years before encountering the Lord and detransitioning back to her birth gender.
She has remained out of that lifestyle for over 32 years and now serves in ministry supporting others with similar experiences.

INSIGHT

Identity Rooted In Being God's

1 Peter 2:9 frames identity as being chosen, royal, and holy rather than focusing on gender labels.
Knowing whose you are changes how you live because you begin to 'live loved' instead of striving for approval.

INSIGHT

Old Man Affects Mind And Purpose

The 'old man' is linked to futility, darkened understanding, alienation from God, and apathy as described in Ephesians.
These terms show spiritual brokenness affects thinking, purpose, and emotional responsiveness, not just actions.

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In this episode, I reconnect with KathyGrace Duncan, who briefly shares her remarkable journey of living as a man for 11 years before finding transformation and true identity in Christ. The bulk of our conversation focuses on what it means to move from “head knowledge” of identity in Christ to “heart belief,” exploring how God renews our minds and hearts through Scripture, prayer, and community.

KathyGrace offers practical wisdom on embracing our true identity in Christ, overcoming old patterns, and living as those who are permanently loved by God. It’s an honest, hope-filled conversation about ongoing transformation and the freedom found in God’s love.

For more info on KathyGrace and navigating identity issues, visit PortlandFellowship.com and ChangedMovement.com.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

Testimony of living as a man for 11 years despite being biologically female.
Transformation and redemption through faith in Jesus Christ.
Involvement in ministry work, particularly in women's and transgender ministry.
Exploration of identity in Christ and its cultural and spiritual significance.
Biblical perspectives on identity, referencing scriptures from 1 Peter, Ephesians, Galatians, and Romans.
Concepts of the "old man" and the "new man" in relation to personal transformation.
The process of renewing the mind and its importance in spiritual growth.
Distinction between intellectual knowledge and heartfelt belief in God’s truth.
The role of prayer and community in facilitating ongoing transformation.
Encouragement to embrace one's identity in Christ and live out that truth.

More Resources:

Identity: What Foundation Are You Building On?* by John Fort
Identity in Christ* by Neil T. Anderson
Love Thy Body* by Nancy Pearcey

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