74. Rediscovering Your Identity in Christ: When Faith Turns Into Performance with Karolyne Roberts

Struggling with Christian burnout or feeling like your faith has become performance-based? In this episode, I talk with Karolyne Roberts about our identity in Christ, striving in faith, and learning to rest as a daughter of God.Karolyne shares how years of ministry and leadership eventually revealed something many Christian women quietly struggle with: a works-based mindset that ties our worth to what we do instead of who we truly are.We unpack what it really means to live from the secure identity of being God’s daughter - and why rediscovering that truth can bring the freedom, peace, and breathing room so many of us are craving!If you’ve ever felt like you are constantly trying to prove your worth to God, to others, or even to yourself, this conversation is your reminder of the truth: your identity as God’s daughter was never something you had to earn.Episode HighlightsWhy so many women slip into performance-based faith before they’ve realized itHow striving can lead to burnout in ministry and everyday lifeWhat it looks like to rest in your identity in Christ while still living with purposeThe role the church can play in creating healthier rhythms of service and restSimple ways to reconnect with God when life feels overwhelmingResources MentionedThe Beauty of Being: Strive Less and Live More with God as Your Guide by Karolyne RobertsThe Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands by Lysa TerKeurstAtomic Habits by James Clear Therapy and Theology podcast with Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress, & Dr. Joel MuddamalleRelated Episodes For You EP 2 - Slow Growth and Capacity with Mary MarantzEP 3 - Encouragement for the Woman Who is Drowning in OverwhelmEP 7 - Top 3 Questions to Ask Before Saying "Yes"EP 14 - Reader Review: Atomic Habits by James ClearEP 39 - The Source of Empowerment with Becky BeresfordEP 59 - Rethinking the Proverbs 31 Woman: Inspiration, Not ExpectationEP 67 - Spiritual Direction 101: How to Tune In and Trust God’s Lead with Cheryl WeaverEP 71 - What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? with Jennifer Renee WatsonConnect with Karolyne Website: karolyne.comInstagram: @KarolyneRobertsMiss Eternity Christian PageantDear Daddy MinistryConnect with RachelWebsite: racheldbaker.comInstagram: @rachel.d.baker Email: [email protected] never recommend anything to you that I don't truly love & believe is worthwhile. Some of the links I share are affiliate links, and I’ll earn a tiny commission if you go through them to make a purchase. It's no extra cost to you, and buying through the links I share is one small way you can support this ministry and our podcast. Mentioned in this episode:FREE Printable Permission SlipsIf you’ve been feeling like you need a minute to catch your breath, hear from God, and remember who you are outside of all the chaos... this is for you. It’s a Printable Permission Slip. Yes, an actual fill-in-the-blank reminder that you are allowed to rest, reflect, and realign with what really matters. When you download it, you’ll get four designs of beautiful, fill-in-the-blank permission slips and 20 permission slip ideas to get you started. You don’t need the world’s permission to step into your purpose - but sometimes it helps to see it in writing.Printable Permission SlipsI'd love to speak at your event!Hey sis! It’s Rachel, your go-to encourager and coach. I know you love our podcast talks, but imagine taking that connection to the next level – in person! I'm more than a Clarity Coach; I'm someone who's been in the trenches, juggling All The Things. I get it! I’ve danced with chaos, overloaded schedules, and the struggle to prioritize self-care. But I found the rhythm, and I've got the strategies to help your ladies create some breathing room. So, if you're organizing an event, whether it's a conference, church gathering, or retreat, and you want a speaker who brings humor, real talk, and a dose of inspiration, I'm your girl. Let's chat about making your event a memorable one. Visit racheldbaker.com/speaking. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy