Bridging the Gap: Why Your Actions Don’t Match Your Identity in Christ

Have you ever felt the frustrating tension between who God says you are and how you actually live? Like you know you’re a new creation, but your life still reflects old patterns, doubts, or shame? You're not alone, and you're not broken. You're a disciple in progress. In this episode of The Known Disciple Project, Mark Hummel takes us into one of the most crucial and overlooked struggles for modern Christians: the identity gap, the space between our God-given identity and our real-life behavior. Drawing from personal experience, deep biblical truth, and years of discipleship, Mark names the problem we all feel but rarely know how to solve. You’ll learn what biblical identity really means, why knowing the truth isn't enough to change your behavior, and most importantly, how intentional discipleship is the pathway to living like you actually believe what God says about you. With raw honesty and practical insight, Mark guides you through not only understanding the gap, but beginning to close it, step by step. Key Takeaways: → Your identity in Christ is given, not earned, and it’s unchanging. → There’s a gap between who God says you are and who you believe yourself to be. → Knowing the truth doesn’t automatically lead to transformation. → Discipleship is the ongoing, active process that closes the identity gap. → You can begin closing the gap today by asking three key questions about alignment. “Discipleship is how we close the identity gap, it’s not passive. It’s active, chosen, and Spirit-led.” Grab a journal and answer the three reflection questions Mark shares, then share this episode with your small group or a friend who’s ready to grow. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a chance to grow as a known disciple. Want to learn more about Mark Hummel? Check out the links below. Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Want to learn more about The Known Disciple Project? Check out the links below. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices