In this year-end message, Pastor Dave Mudd is joined by mental health professional and Hope Collective friend Ken Gates for a transparent conversation about what it truly means to follow Jesus. Building on the "Living the Gospel" series, this week’s discussion dives deep into the tension between our "false self" and "true self." While culture tells us that uncovering our "true self" is the ultimate goal, Ken and Dave challenge us with a biblical truth: our entire self—both the parts we hide and the parts we embrace—must be surrendered to Christ. If you are a member of our church community or a young adult seeking spiritual guidance, this message will help you move past "self-improvement" and into the liberation of a redeemed self. Discover why dying to self is not about self-rejection, but about finding true life and identity in Jesus.

Key Takeaways from This Message:

- The Trap of the "True Self": Understand why the secular pursuit of the "true self" often misses the mark by failing to recognize our inherent need for a Savior.

- Biblical Identity vs. Cultural Trends: Learn how to identify when you are being discipled more by social media and "woundedness" than by the Word of God.

- The Vision of Grace: See how Isaiah and Peter responded to the presence of God and why Jesus’ response to our brokenness is always "Come with me" rather than "Fix yourself."

- The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness: Practical insights on how to spend less time worrying about your image and more time resting in your security in the Lord.

-The Redeemed Self: Discover the beauty of Galatians 2:20—living a life where it is no longer you who live, but Christ who lives in you.