From childhood loyalties in a stadium to the quiet ache of rejection, we are wired to ask: Where do I fit? Jake traces that longing through neuroscience, ancient confession, and the waters of baptism, revealing a God who steps into line with humanity. Fully human. Standing among sinners. Sharing the table. Bearing death itself. In Christ, belonging becomes union. Water, table, body, way. “I’m with them,” he says. The question is, are you with him?

Discussion Questions:

-In what ways have you chosen belonging over truth in your life, and how can identifying with Christ help you navigate that tension?

-Why do you think Western Christianity has emphasized individualistic faith over communal belonging, and what are the consequences of that emphasis?

-How does viewing baptism as identification rather than just a symbol change your perspective on this practice and its importance?

-What barriers prevent you from fully committing to the body of Christ with the same loyalty you show your biological family?