The #1 struggle of try-hard girls is living out of our identity in Christ. When we don’t operate from this foundational truth, we are prone to:
- Being rushed and feeling frantic on the inside,
- Trying to do All The Things,
- Getting caught up in perfectionism + people-pleasing,
- And wondering if we’re doing enough.
We’re kicking off a new series today called Get Unstuck. In this series, we’ll tackle where try-hard girls struggle most:
- Our identity in Christ,
- Our thought-life,
- Shame,
- And expectations.
To help us get unstuck with false beliefs about our identity, author Jen Babakhan joins the show! In this interview, Jen shares with us:
- Why you struggle with accepting your identity in Christ,
- How to be honest with God,
- And ways to find your tribe.
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Key Quotes
- “We are souls wearing human bodies.” - Author Jen Babakhan
- “If you did not a single thing, it wouldn’t change that you are a beloved child of God.” - Author Jen Babakhan
- “It’s a scary thing to step into an unknown place, but it’s not unknown to Jesus.” - Author Jen Babakhan
- “God’s plan is bigger than anything I can do for myself.” - Author Jen Babakhan
- “The space the tears make and the sadness allows Jesus to come in and do His healing work, which He’s so good at.” - Author Jen Babakhan
- “Healing is God’s jam.” - Author Jen Babakhan
- “Sometimes getting honest with God means beings silent.” - Author Jen Babakhan
- “Jesus loves honesty.” - Author Jen Babakhan
- “God didn’t create you to be somebody else. He wanted you. So if He wanted you, be you.” - Author Jen Babakhan
- “You have to know what you want to cultivate in your life.” - Author Jen Babakhan
- “Who am I to go to God and say, ‘What you’ve given me is not the right thing.’?” - Author Jen Babakhan
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About Jen Babakhan
Jen is an author living in California with her husband and two young sons. She is the author of Detoured: The Messy, Grace-Filled Journey From Working Professional to Stay-at-Home Mom. Jen is also a contributor for Reader’s Digest and Guideposts, and her work has been featured in various national news outlets.
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