Welcome to the Girl, Get Your Voice Back Podcast

Have you ever suppressed your truth for the approval of others? In today’s episode, Ebony unpacks the harmful effects of compromising your identity and testimony to fit in or gain acceptance. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, she provides strategies to live unapologetically and honor God’s truth in your life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The meaning of suppression and its synonyms like “muzzling” and “silencing.”
• Why seeking approval becomes idolatry and how it affects your purpose.
• Biblical truth about identity (John 14:6, Romans 1:18-20, John 17:17).
• The consequences of suppressing your testimony, including perishing for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6).
• The importance of confession and community for freedom (RFCC Method: Repentance, Forgiveness, Confession, and Community).

Scripture References:

• John 14:6
• John 17:17
• Romans 1:18-20
• Hosea 4:6
• Revelation 12:11

Resources Mentioned:

• Ebony’s book: Silent Shame: The Master's Keys to Overcoming Condemnation and Experiencing Healing and Restoration (Available on Amazon).
• Free to Be You by Jade Lee

Action Steps:

• Reflect on areas where you’ve suppressed the truth to gain approval or avoid rejection.
• Meditate on John 14:6 and ask God for the boldness to walk in truth.
• Share your testimony with someone who needs encouragement.
• Confess areas of shame or fear to God or a trusted mentor.