Doing Life Together Podcast | Wild Seals, Speeding Ducks & Your True Identity in Christ

Join us for laughs and real talk in this episode of Doing Life Together!

We start with wild animal stories that had us dying:

- A New Zealand fur seal sneaks into a home, lounges on the couch, and traumatizes the family cat 😹

- We geek out over massive elephant seals (males up to 5,000 lbs—imagine that fitting through a door! 🦭🐘)

- A duck gets busted TWICE on a speed camera—32 mph in a 20 mph zone, same duck from 2018! 🦆🚔 (Darkwing Duck energy, anyone?)

Other highlights:

- Our first monetization payout: a whopping 35 cents 😂 (New Zealand trip incoming… maybe in 50 years)

- The cringy TikTok trend of calling each other “mommy/daddy” in front of the kids—and their hilarious reactions

- Sports rants: Broncos hype, MLB stadium bucket list (16/30 done!), college football vibes

- What we’re reading: The Creative Way (for creatives & mental struggles), Keep Your Love On by Danny Silk (intentional marriage), upcoming Tim Keller marriage book

The heart: Identity in Christ. In a world full of labels, self-made myths, and identity confusion, we unpack why true identity comes from finding Jesus—not ourselves. Key scriptures:

- 2 Corinthians 5:17 – New creation; old things passed away

- Romans 6 – Baptized into His death, alive to God; we reckon ourselves dead to sin

- Matthew 16:24 – Deny self, take up your cross (surrender the immovable), follow Him

We discuss how the enemy attacks identity to steal authority, why we no longer regard anyone (including ourselves) according to the flesh, and how knowing who you are “in Him” means walking in confidence—no begging required. Plus: We’re God-made, not self-made. Our new “For the God Made” apparel drops that truth!

Updates on the Total Health Challenge and huge excitement for the Thrive Health Conference (Sept 11–13, 2026 at Word of Life)—practical, biblical solutions for total health: body, mind, marriage, spirit. Promo clip included!

Timestamps:

0:00 – Animal stories kickoff

3:00 – Seal home invasion & cat therapy needed

8:00 – Elephant seal facts & size shock

12:00 – Speeding duck repeat offender

18:00 – 35-cent payout & retirement dreams 😂

25:00 – Cringy family trend fails

32:00 – Books & creative/marriage insights

45:00 – Core message: Identity in Christ deep dive

1:05:00 – Romans 6 breakdown & new creation living

1:20:00 – Thrive Health Conference promo & wrap-up

If this encouraged you, LIKE, subscribe, and comment: What label are you leaving behind to embrace who you are in Christ?

🔗 Thrive Health Conference → thrivehealthconference.com (registration soon!)

🔗 “For the God Made” apparel → wolcarlsbad.com

Thanks for doing life with us—we love you! Have a blessed week. ✝️

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