Episode 188: Our True Identity in Christ

Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

What does it really mean to be a child of God? Dot and Cara explore this profound truth through Galatians 2:20, reflecting on the freedom it brings from shame over our past and fear of the future. Join us as we move from head knowledge to a deeper, heart-level understanding of living in this truth. Bring your Bible and coffee, and settle in for a conversation that could shift how you see yourself in Christ.

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Episode recap:

• Start by writing down Galatians 2:20 (0:14)
• This verse brought Dot encouragement and freedom in a dark season (1:33)
• Dot she questioned her identity as a young mom (5:07)
• Our identity is that we are children of God (6:36)
• There’s a difference between head knowledge and emotional understanding (11:25)
• From understanding we are children of God, we can move out into our calling (14:30)
• We are not defined by our past (15:05)
• People with low self-image are actually struggling with pride (25:12)
• When we begin to understand who God is, saying ‘I am a child of God’ carries weight (29:30)
• There’s a difference between self-knowledge and self-acceptance (36:14)

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Scripture Verse: Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.”