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In this episode of the Redeem Podcast, host Lauren Burns speaks with Cecilia McGaw, the author of 'Fighting for Identity.' Cecilia shares her powerful story of being smuggled between the U.S. and Mexico as a child, living under a false identity, and the shame and confusion that came with it. She discusses how these early experiences of insecurity and feeling not good enough were transformed through her faith in Jesus. Cecilia explains her journey of letting go of the lies she believed about herself and embracing her identity in Christ. The conversation highlights the power of community, worship, and the importance of finding one's true identity in God's love, not in past traumas or societal expectations.
00:00 Introduction to the Redeem Podcast
00:02 Meet Cecilia McGaw: Author of Fighting for Identity
00:09 Cecilia's Childhood: Smuggling Between Borders
00:57 Living Undocumented in the US
01:23 Struggles of an Undocumented Childhood
02:09 Coping with a False Identity
03:12 Navigating School as an Undocumented Child
04:49 The Impact of Shame and Insecurity
16:52 Finding Comfort in Worship
19:51 The Power of Worship and Community
24:07 The Power of Community
24:47 A Journey of Freedom and Success
25:09 The Emptiness of Material Pursuits
25:59 False Pillars of Hope
26:55 Finding Identity in God
30:03 The Importance of Surrender
31:17 The Role of Community and Discernment
34:54 Writing with Purpose
41:17 Aligning with God's Will
43:41 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
Contact Lauren:
Website laurenburns.net
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenburnsredeemed/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed/
YouTube @laurenburnsredeemed
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Merch https://www.hiscollectionapparel.com/
Contact Cecilia
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheUnlimitedsalon
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cecilia.mcgaw/
Amazon Fighting For An Identity
https://amzn.to/4jNSST9
Disclaimer:
The purpose of the Redeemed Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guest do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advise. Pease pray and thoroughly research options for medical needs. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for resulting consequence and impact.
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In this episode of the Redeem Podcast, host Lauren Burns speaks with Cecilia McGaw, the author of 'Fighting for Identity.' Cecilia shares her powerful story of being smuggled between the U.S. and Mexico as a child, living under a false identity, and the shame and confusion that came with it. She discusses how these early experiences of insecurity and feeling not good enough were transformed through her faith in Jesus. Cecilia explains her journey of letting go of the lies she believed about herself and embracing her identity in Christ. The conversation highlights the power of community, worship, and the importance of finding one's true identity in God's love, not in past traumas or societal expectations.
00:00 Introduction to the Redeem Podcast
00:02 Meet Cecilia McGaw: Author of Fighting for Identity
00:09 Cecilia's Childhood: Smuggling Between Borders
00:57 Living Undocumented in the US
01:23 Struggles of an Undocumented Childhood
02:09 Coping with a False Identity
03:12 Navigating School as an Undocumented Child
04:49 The Impact of Shame and Insecurity
16:52 Finding Comfort in Worship
19:51 The Power of Worship and Community
24:07 The Power of Community
24:47 A Journey of Freedom and Success
25:09 The Emptiness of Material Pursuits
25:59 False Pillars of Hope
26:55 Finding Identity in God
30:03 The Importance of Surrender
31:17 The Role of Community and Discernment
34:54 Writing with Purpose
41:17 Aligning with God's Will
43:41 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
Contact Lauren:
Website laurenburns.net
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenburnsredeemed/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed/
YouTube @laurenburnsredeemed
https://linktr.ee/laurenbredeemed
Redeemed Newsletter: subscribepage.io/eft4YT
Merch https://www.hiscollectionapparel.com/
Contact Cecilia
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheUnlimitedsalon
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cecilia.mcgaw/
Amazon Fighting For An Identity
https://amzn.to/4jNSST9
Disclaimer:
The purpose of the Redeemed Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guest do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advise. Pease pray and thoroughly research options for medical needs. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for resulting consequence and impact.