We all have faced stereotypes in our life and have fought to overcome those lies we have faced, but in order to overcome we must know our true identity. Today's episode is all about overcoming the stereotypes you've faced in life and knowing your identity in Christ. We also talk about how the Church can do a better job of not being judgmental and how we can grow in our gifts and calling. Simi shares ways to help stir up the gifts in others and how to stay humble in your calling.In this Episode you will learn:

• Overcoming stereotypes and knowing your identity in Christ -3:05
  
• Identifying and breaking free from the stereotypes and become who God created us to be -7:03
  
• How we the church can do better at loving like Jesus and being a safer space instead of judgmental vs the World - 9:58
  
• Encouragement for women who feel called to speak and own their gifts - 15:14
  
• How we can help stir the gifts and calling in others to lead them well - 20:50
  
• Staying humble and making sure your position doesn’t change your heart - 25:18
  

About Simi: Simi was born in India and moved to Dallas, TX at the age of 7. She came to faith at the age of 13 and fell in love with The Word and The Church. She has been married to her best friend Jayson John for over 10 years and they have 2 beautiful children. Currently she lives in Oklahoma and serves with her husband who is the lead pastor of New Life Bible Church in Norman. Simi is a speaker, author and a full time physical therapist. Her calling is to the local church and her passion is to equip women to know who they are and live faithfully right where they are. Simi's devotional book "I Am Not: Break free from stereotypes and become the woman God made you to be" is available on Amazon.

Stay connected with Simi on instagram where she shares daily inspirational messages: @simijohn

Episode show notes: thetrailblazertalkspodcast.com

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