What if your name, your job, and your family roles vanished tomorrow—would you still recognise yourself? We open a candid conversation about identity that moves beyond the tags we wear to the core that remains when titles change. Starting with the everyday moments when we’re asked to prove who we are, we trace how labels function like number plates—useful for direction, useless for propulsion—and how chasing recognition on social media can leave a quiet ache of emptiness.
Together we look at the pressures that train us to perform. From childhood fear-based lessons to classroom comparisons and the herd mentality that follows us into adulthood, we unpack how early scripts can mask the true self. Then we pivot to a better foundation: the creation vision of being made in the image and likeness of God. Identity, in this light, is a gift before it is a goal. Purpose flows from design—stewardship, creativity and care—so your calling isn’t confined to a job title and doesn’t evaporate at retirement. We also explore customised roles, the dignity of difference between male and female, and why distinction does not mean hierarchy.
Amid a global culture that loosens old anchors of tribe and village, we offer practical ways to build a sturdy core: name the labels that rule your mood, resist comparison, practise image-bearing in small faithful acts, and choose presence over performance. You’ll hear relatable stories, clear takeaways, and a hopeful path to live with meaning when the world gets loud. If you’ve felt unseen without a title or trapped by a tag, this conversation will help you recover a grounded, resilient self.
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