Episode 46: Love Shapes Identity | Embrace Intimacy with the Father Who Calls You His Own | PGD

Learning to Love: https://a.co/d/07ZmY8S2    In this episode of the Learning to Love series, the conversation explores why love is foundational to understanding identity, emphasizing that “God is love” and that centering life on God’s love shapes character and behavior beyond feelings.   Kendra connects love to scripture’s greatest commandments and to humility as a byproduct of love that enables surrender and teachability. She reflects on her earlier self, academic failure, and the shift from living “for me” to living as Christ’s disciple, arguing that believers surrender their will to God’s will.   Kendra also shares how God’s deliverance from alcoholism—and later an experience of deliverance from severe shaking—deepened her confidence in God’s power and expanded her grace toward others.   The discussion between Kendra and Kevin closes with insights from her book, Learning to Love, including how earthly fathers can shape or distort one’s view of God as Father, and an invitation to return for part two.   00:00 Why Love Defines Identity 02:34 Love Beyond Feelings 05:35 Depth With Practical Balance 07:39 Surrender Over Self 10:47 Humility From Love 15:53 Deliverance And Grace 22:16 Seeing God As Father 26:14 Part One Wrap Up    Resources for Church Leaders People Growth Discipleship System: https://www.kendradublin.com/funnel Pathway to Patience: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patience-Kendra-Dublin/dp/1304626768/   Resources for Individuals People Growth Discipleship Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDPYVKD Pathway to Patience Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patience-Kendra-Dublin/dp/1304626768/ Speak to Your Storm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYPCKHJ9 God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Kendra-Dublin/dp/153952616X God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 2: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Vol-2-ebook/dp/B079RFT4N7   Social Media/Website Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kendradublin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendradublin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkendradublin/ https://www.kendradublin.com   Guest Opportunity and Contact Information Partnership Opportunities: [email protected] Calendar: https://calendly.com/kendra-dublin/interview   Links for audio podcast Podbean: https://pgdwithkendradublin.podbean.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mYDEtftohwOplYeeUMAVe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-growth-discipleship/id1745786230 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f9149c8b-b492-493e-ae69-809f16ecfc85 IHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/173776178 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3572921