<h3 style="text-align: center;">Do you feel a gap between who you are and who you feel called to be?</h3> <p>You&#8217;re not alone. Many of us find ourselves caught in cycles of self-improvement and frustration, longing for transformation but feeling stuck. In this conversation with Christian psychologist, Dr. Merry Lin, she shares insights from <em>Re-Becoming: Come Out of Hiding to Live as Your God-Given Essential Self</em> offer a fresh perspective on breaking free from the patterns that hold us back.</p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Transformation is a process</strong>: Lasting change isn’t about quick fixes or external improvements but about allowing God to work a deep, inner healing.</li> <li><strong>Self-awareness leads to freedom</strong>: Understanding the triggers and lies shaping our behavior is crucial for growth. We can&#8217;t change what we don&#8217;t recognize.</li> <li><strong>Faith and psychology align</strong>: True science and scripture both reveal God’s design for us, offering practical tools for emotional and spiritual healing.</li> </ul> <p>This journey may be slow, but it&#8217;s one worth taking—and Jesus will be faithful to lead us every step of the way!</p> <p>&#160;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Links from Show</h2> <p style="text-align: center;">Dr. Merry&#8217;s Book: <em><a href="https://amzn.to/4808sXG" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rebecoming: Come Out of Hiding to Live as Your God-Given Essential Self</a></em></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Dr. Merry&#8217;s Podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Z9I9p4IUWfKF3WgaBUKoc?si=011063698b3d4fdb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Fully Lived Life</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Joanna’s Latest Book: <em><a href="https://amzn.to/3RgnNK8">Embracing Trust: The Art of Letting Go and Holding On to a Forever-Faithful God</a></em></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Joanna&#8217;s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JoannaWeaver">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>[</em><em>Disclosure: I make a small commission from affiliate links used in this post.]</em></p> <p>&#160;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Connect with Dr. Merry</h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><a style="font-size: 14px;" href="https://www.drmerry.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a><span style="color: #666666; font-size: 14px;"> &#124; </span><a style="font-size: 14px;" href="https://www.instagram.com/drmerrylin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a><span style="color: #666666; font-size: 14px;">  &#124; </span><a style="font-size: 14px;" href="https://www.facebook.com/drmerrylin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></h2>