In this episode, hosts Giles and Alison build on last week’s discussion about how our core motivations from our Enneagram type may inform the lies we believe about our identity and the idols we pursue, offering specific spiritual disciplines to counter those lies and ground us in our true identity in Christ. This episode explores the lie: "I am what people say or think about me.”

Focusing on the heart-centered Enneagram Types 2, 3, and 4, we delve into the struggles these types face when self-worth is built on others' opinions. We unpack this exhausting pursuit of validation and approval and offer insights on how Jesus models true identity in God.

Through powerful biblical examples, like Peter's denial and Saul’s jealousy, we illustrate the pitfalls of living for others' praise. We also highlight practical steps to break free from the approval trap and embrace our true worth as beloved children of God, including the transformative practice of solitude as a way to reconnect with God's voice amid the noise.

Learn how to let go of what people think and rest in the liberating truth that “I am who God says I am”: fully known, fully accepted, and fully loved by God before the world even had a chance to comment (Jeremiah 1:5).