#006: Self-Worth, Christian Identity, and the Apostle Paul w/ Dr. Joey Dodson

Dr. Joey Dodson helps us explore what the Apostle Paul says about our identity and self-worth. When we read the letters of Paul, we can sometimes come away with conflicting ideas about who we are as followers of Jesus. "I’m a saint. I’m a sinner. I’m a wretch. I’m beloved." So, which is it? Is it both? How do we begin sorting this out? 

In our cultural moment, the voices which validate our self-worth and ascribe value to “who we are” have never been louder! Whether it’s wearing a “not-sorry” necklace or following the “me-first” mantra, millions of people are finding that validating and shoring up their self-worth is integral to living fully alive. 

For those of us who follow Jesus and read Paul, here’s the rub: can we validate our own self-worth AND “take up our cross” to follow Jesus? Who does Paul, this pillar of the church, say we truly are and how do we follow the path of Jesus? 

In Episode #006, Dr. Joey Dodson directs us to not only the right answers, but the proper starting point for our questions. Be sure to click HERE to get a FREE exercise that will help you reflect upon what God says about who He is and who you are. 

SHOW NOTES:

0:00 - 31:00 -- Intro. and Christian Identity in Paul

31:00 - 58:00 -- Romans 7, normative Christian living, interpretative options, implications

1:04 - 1:16 -- Paul's pathway for Christian flourishing, living alive in the church

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