The Who Are You Podcast

Are you living from a place of freedom in Christ, or are unseen forces quietly steering your life?We all have something that drives us. For some, it’s the need to be loved. For others, it’s fear of failure, shame, or the constant hunt for approval. In this episode of The Who Are You? Podcast, we explore the hidden drivers behind our decisions, relationships, and even our spiritual lives. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you can’t explain, this conversation will speak directly to your heart.Takeaways from this episode:What Proverbs 4:23 means when it says, “Guard your heart”How to recognize when fear or validation is driving your choicesWhat it looks like to receive a “new heart” from God (Ezekiel 11:19)Why delighting in the Lord reorients your desires (Psalm 37:4)The powerful link between waiting on God and spiritual growth“When you’re settled in who you are in Jesus, you don’t have anything to prove, you don’t have anything to lose, and you don’t have anything to fear.” 👉 Take a moment to reflect: What’s really driving you right now? Then, share this episode with a friend, journal what God reveals, and hit subscribe so you don’t miss the next heart-shaping conversation.

Are you exhausted from trying to prove you're worth something?In this raw and heartfelt kickoff episode of WHO ARE YOU?, host Rick Peter Lee opens up about his own lifelong battle with seeking validation, from people, jobs, achievements; and how it left him empty. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough, like you have to earn love, or that your value depends on what others think, this episode is for you.Rick shares his story of growing up with an emotionally distant father, how that shaped his sense of worth, and how; even after becoming a Christian at 16, he spent decades believing lies about himself. But something changed. And it wasn't about trying harder. It was about finally believing what God says is true.This is more than an introduction; it’s a vulnerable, Spirit-filled invitation into the journey of discovering your identity in Christ. Rick unpacks the exhaustion of living for other people’s approval, the damage of hidden shame, and the breakthrough that comes when we let God's Word redefine us.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why chasing validation is a trap, and how to escape itHow early wounds shape our beliefs about ourselvesWhat Scripture actually says about your worth and identityWhy sanctification is less about striving and more about surrenderThe simple prayer that changed Rick’s life: “Lord, help my unbelief.”“Once I started believing what the Bible said about me, it didn’t matter; because it didn’t define me anymore. God defines me.” —Rick

The Who Are You Podcast Many Christians live stuck, defeated, and unsure of who they really are. This show changes that. You’ll be encouraged to fully embrace &  follow Jesus, learn to hear His voice, and experience the abundant life that is available now, not later. If you’re tired of chasing validation from others and want to know your true identity in Christ, this podcast is your roadmap.From cultural Christianity to real apprenticeship under Jesus, together we’ll move from confusion to clarity, from empty to secure, and from striving to loved.You don’t have to white knuckle it anymore!