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EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 33 MIN

Approval Addiction

from Encounters at the Well · host Amy Donathan

The series explores themes of comparison, body image, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and approval addiction. It delves into the impact of social media, seeking external validation, and the struggle with self-worth. The episodes emphasize embracing God's view of identity, freedom from human judgment, and anchoring identity in Christ's love and acceptance.TakeawaysEmbrace God's view of identityShift focus to God's approvalChapters00:00 Comparison and Social Media Trap06:16 Identity in Christ and Trusting God11:59 Defining Approval Addiction18:14 Freedom from Condemnation24:43 Accepting God's Unchanging Love30:33 Living Free of Comparison and People-Pleasing

The series explores themes of comparison, body image, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and approval addiction. It delves into the impact of social media, seeking external validation, and the struggle with self-worth. The episodes emphasize embracing God's view of identity, freedom from human judgment, and anchoring identity in Christ's love and acceptance.TakeawaysEmbrace God's view of identityShift focus to God's approvalChapters00:00 Comparison and Social Media Trap06:16 Identity in Christ and Trusting God11:59 Defining Approval Addiction18:14 Freedom from Condemnation24:43 Accepting God's Unchanging Love30:33 Living Free of Comparison and People-Pleasing

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