As we ask the question "How do we receive, rather than achieve, our identity?" in this season, we're digging into the roots of identity formation. What does it mean to be a self? Where do we source our security and significance? Modern people instinctively look within themselves to answer these questions...but is this the only way to do it? Is it the best way?

Episode Bibliography:

Carl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self

Philip Rieff, Sacred Order/Social Order Volume One: My Life Among the Deathworks

Mark Sayers and John Mark Comer, “This Cultural Moment” podcast

Tim Keller, “Gospel Identity” Conference