Grief has a way of changing us.

After the loss of her father, Amanda found herself reflecting on a familiar verse she had heard countless times: Jeremiah 1:5 — “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee.”

What began as a moment of heartbreak over a cup of coffee and her father's mug became a life-changing reminder of who she was in Christ.

In this personal episode, Amanda shares how God used loss to reveal identity, the lessons she learned about presence, security, acceptance, and confidence, and how stepping outside the expectations of others led her to a greater freedom in Christ.

Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, navigating an absent relationship, struggling with expectations, or simply trying to understand who God created you to be, this episode offers encouragement and a reminder that your identity is not found in titles, opinions, or circumstances.

Before you were known by anyone else, God knew you.

And if you're going to be anything in life, be who God created you to be.

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5