They’re Lying to You About Identity — Ed Newton on Calling, Purpose & God’s Timing

Описание: Title:
They’re Lying to You About Identity — Ed Newton on Calling, Purpose & God’s Timing

Guest:
Ed Newton | Lead Pastor of Community Bible Church, Author of Why Not You?, Biblical Identity, Calling, Masculinity and Restoration | Path of the Cross Podcast Ep. #19

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Who This Episode Is For 👇
Christians battling shame, doubt, or feeling unworthy
Men seeking biblical masculinity and identity in Christ
Anyone wanting to reclaim God-given potential
Believers learning to trust God’s timing
Pastors navigating hard cultural topics with grace

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What You’ll Learn In This Episode 👇
1. Why Ed titled his book Why Not You
2. How faith unlocks potential after mistakes
3. Ed’s testimony of redemption and transformation
4. Biblical manhood and purity
5. Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome
6. Accountability and godly community
7. Biblical sexuality and marriage
8. Preaching truth in a soft culture
9. Trusting God’s timing
10. Discovering calling and identity

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Episode Narrative
Welcome to Path of the Cross Podcast—hosted by Zach “SchuZ” Schumaker. Each week we dive into the Word of God and explore what it means to follow Jesus today.

Guest: Pastor Ed Newton, lead pastor of ‪@cbcsocial‬ in San Antonio and author of Why Not You.

Ed shares the heart behind his book and why many believers struggle to believe what God says about them. He explains how potential can still be reached after seasons of sin or distraction and why refusing to believe God’s truth about you is itself a form of unbelief.

Ed opens up about hardship in high school, losing his virginity at 12, wrestling with shame, and experiencing radical transformation. He discusses biblical masculinity, accountability, marriage, and how God restores what sin tries to destroy.

We explore CBC’s culture, humility in leadership, and how tattoos have opened ministry doors. Ed addresses cultural Christianity, watered-down gospel trends, and why Jesus alone is enough. He speaks on trusting God’s timing, overcoming imposter syndrome, reframing your perspective, and discovering your calling. We close with Christmas reflections, global loneliness, and living a legacy of service.

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Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:00:45 Why Not You Origin
00:02:55 Unlocking Potential
00:03:55 Ed Newton’s Testimony
00:07:47 God Uses Imperfect People
00:10:01 Grace and Forgiveness
00:13:43 Repentance and Change
00:15:44 Strengthening the Mind
00:16:36 Biblical Sexuality and Marriage
00:20:44 Preaching Hard Truths
00:23:31 Conviction and Grace
00:29:40 Reframing Perspective
00:30:33 Accountability and Vulnerability
00:41:26 Tattoos and Testimony
00:44:00 Navigating Challenges
00:45:41 Identity in Christ
00:49:26 Godly Counsel
00:51:38 Imposter Syndrome
00:53:35 Anointed but Not Appointed
00:55:00 Process and Character
00:56:40 Calling and Identity
00:58:45 Connecting with Ed Newton
01:00:00 Christmas Message
01:00:13 Global Loneliness
01:00:42 Legacy and Service

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