Damian Gerke: “Are You Who You Want to Be?”
In this episode of the More Disciples Podcast, the guest is speaker and author Damian Gerke. He has recently written a book titled 'Are You Who You Want To Be?', which discusses the significance of understanding personal identity as a Christian and how it reflects on being a disciple of Jesus Christ. In the podcast, he shares his journey of understanding his identity and purpose in Christ. Damian discusses the importance of unity and community in practicing the teachings of Christ and how focusing on disciple-making can lead to salvation for believers. He also highlights the idea of existential identity that stems from one’s relationship with God. A strong understanding of one’s identity can impact personal faith and the ability to make disciples. 00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast 00:22 Meet the Team: Introducing the Podcast Hosts 00:38 Special Guest Spotlight: Damian Gerke 00:55 Deep Dive: Exploring Identity and Spiritual Growth 02:00 The Journey: From Lost to Found 02:36 Reflections on Personal Growth and Transformation 03:57 Behind the Scenes: The Story of Damian's Introduction to Disciple Making 06:54 Unpacking the Book: 'Are You Who You Want to Be?' 18:00 Understanding Identity: Inside Out vs Outside In 20:35 Finding Identity in Ministry 21:38 The Power of Self-Surrender 22:09 The Echoes of the Holy Spirit 25:15 The Struggle of Identity 29:44 The Importance of Community 31:07 The Role of Identity in Disciple-Making Movements 35:43 The Power of Love in Disciple-Making 37:41 The Release of the Book 39:19 Closing Prayer and Reflection