What a Ripoff!

Ever felt like parts of your identity are being stripped away? Like your roles, routines, and “go-to strengths” are vanishing — and with them, your sense of self?Me too.In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on the crucifixion of Christ — not just as a historical event, but as a mirror for our own painful transitions. I ask:🩸 What do we look like without all the “muscle”?🪞 What if the identity we’re mourning… was never the full picture?🙌 And what if the stripping away is actually how we find real life?✨ In this episode:​ The emotional + spiritual gut-punch of identity loss​ How Jesus’ suffering helps us redefine strength​ Romans 8: a Father who doesn’t reject, but teaches​ Why “keeping it together” might be the very thing holding you back💬 “He didn’t look like a savior. But He was never any less of a king.”⸻📚 Mentioned in this episode:📖 Problems to Proverbs: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World, Vol. 2A collection of hard-earned wisdom + Spirit-led perspective → DOWNLOAD HERE🎨 Yes You Are Creative (FREE ebook)Discover 5 overlooked ways you’re already creating → DOWNLOAD HERE⸻📝 Reflection Questions:​ What identity is being peeled away right now? Does it hurt?​ What have you let define you… that God is gently (or not-so-gently) asking you to surrender?​ What version of “life” are you being invited to lose — so that you can truly find it?⸻👋 Let’s connect!Find me on IG & Threads → @TheRealRyanColemanDM me your thoughts, questions, or what you want me to talk about next 🎤📢 If this resonated, share it with someone who needs to know they’re not alone.And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.