25. Confused About Who You Are? Discern Your True Identity in Christ

So many believers love God deeply… yet struggle to confidently believe what He says about who they are. Why? Because identity is the battlefield the enemy targets most. In this episode, we break down how to discern God’s voice in the area of identity—and why it often feels harder to hear Him about yourself than about anything else. You’ll learn how to identify lies you’ve been believing (many rooted in childhood), how to break agreement with them, and how to renew your mind with truth until it becomes your automatic way of thinking. This is one of the most important conversations we’ve ever had. If you want breakthrough in who you are and who you’re becoming, you’re in the right place. What We Cover • Why identity is one of the enemy’s primary battlegrounds • How distorted beliefs about God distort how you see yourself • Why long-held lies feel “true” (and how to dismantle them) • A simple 3-step process to renew your mind:   1. Identify lies   2. Break agreement   3. Replace with God’s truth • How to hear God’s voice about who you really are • Why declarations work and how they rewire your mind Scriptures Mentioned Romans 12:2 – “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” John 16:13 – The Holy Spirit leads us into all truth. 2 Corinthians 5:17 – You are a new creation in Christ. Matthew 14:22–33 – Peter walking on water (identity, trust, focus). Key Quotes “You can’t consistently live out what you don’t truly believe about yourself.” “Your agreement empowers either the accuser or the Father.” “You are not a sinner trying to be holy—you are a new creation learning to believe the truth.” “Renewing your mind isn’t behavior modification. It is identity transformation.” “When you silence the lie, you finally hear the truth that’s been there the whole time.” Practical Steps From This Episode 1. Identify Lies Notice areas with low hope, constant struggle, or ongoing frustration. Ask the Lord: “What lie am I believing here?” 2. Break Agreement Say it out loud: “I break agreement with the lie that ____. I nail it to the cross. I refuse to believe it any longer.” 3. Receive Truth From God Ask Him: “Jesus, what is the truth? Who do You say I am in this area?” Let Him speak, show you pictures, remind you of Scripture, or stir memories. 4. Create Declarations Turn God's truth into a daily declaration and say it morning, midday, and night. This rewires your mind and closes the door to old mental patterns. Want to Go Deeper? Work With Us If you’re ready to overcome limiting beliefs, break old identity patterns, and actually live what God says about you, we’d love to walk with you. Book a FREE 1:1 Transformation Session Get clarity, discover hidden beliefs, and create a plan for breakthrough. joshandcorina.com/coaching Join our Facebook community Overcoming Limiting Beliefs for Christians in Leadership A space to be encouraged, ask questions, and build community with others on the same journey. Chapters (00:00:00) - Identity in Christ(00:01:40) - Discerning our identity in Christ(00:07:48) - How to Break Down Strongholds(00:12:44) - How to Renew Your Mind with the Holy Spirit(00:17:31) - Mind Renewal(00:20:47) - How to Win the Battle of Transformation