Faith Over Fear

Faith Over Fear

Jennifer Slattery and Carol Ogle McCracken

Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: Embrace Your Authentic Self

April 8, 2025   ●   35 min

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Have you ever felt afraid of being judged by others? Maybe growing up, you were labeled as shy, awkward, or simply different. Those words can linger, shaping how we show up in the world. But what if we chose to stop judging ourselves and others—and instead, saw people for who they truly are? It's time to break free from people-pleasing and step into your authentic self.

Resource referenced: The Wallflower That Bloomed: Finding Your Place at the Lunch Table of Life

Discussion/Reflective Questions:

  1. What resonates with you most in this episode?
  2. When have you had a time when you have felt fully known, accepted, and appreciated for the unique qualities that make you who you are?
  3. When have you experienced a time you didn’t want to feel? Why?
  4. Describe a person that displays authenticity to you.
  5. What does people-pleasing mean to you?
  6. What message of hope could you take away regarding your relationship with God, even if you aren’t completely “fixed”?
  7. What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?

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