This week, author and pastor Dharius Daniels is here to talk about emotional intelligence, the consequences of living outside your identity, and the misguided pursuit of “your best self.” Dharius has been poking a box called “You do you. Be true to yourself. Speak your truth. Become your best self” But as we look at culture that is embracing this message, despair, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation is rampant. We’ll unpack the disconnect with Dharius today, along with a discussion about identity and significance. Dharius says, “God will not honor the direction of our lives when we are living outside of our unique identity.” In other words, God will not bless who we pretend to be. That’s coming up in today’s featured conversation.
If you enjoy this episode with Dharius, I’m sure you’ll also enjoy:
- 299: John Eldredge on Getting Underneath Burnout, Powerlessness, and How to Build Resilience
- 298: Jamie Winship on How Live Fearless in Your True Identity
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