Naghmeh Panahi on dying to our false self.

Can you be real about your false self?

She made international headlines as she advocated for the release of her husband from prison. However, she was in a prison of her own. In this conversation, Naghmeh Panahi shares her journey of self-discovery and recognizing and shedding the false self. She discusses the pressure to hold her marriage together and the fear of divorce. Naghmeh, author of I Didn't Survive: Emerging Whole After Deception, persecution, and Hidden Abuse, emphasizes the importance of caring for the vulnerable and the need to challenge cultural and religious norms that perpetuate abuse. She also highlights the transformative power of embracing change and renewal. At the heart of this conversation lies the importance of stripping away the false self and embracing suffering to find true freedom and redefine success.

Highlights and takeaways from the conversation:

• Adversity can reveal the false self that we project to the world, and it takes hitting rock bottom to become self-aware of who we truly are.
• Recognizing and shedding the false self is a challenging and transformative process. It often involves facing adversity and allowing it to strip away the layers of pretense.
• Caring for the vulnerable and challenging cultural and religious norms that perpetuate abuse is at the heart of following Christ.
• Embracing change and renewal is essential for personal growth and living the authentic Christian faith. Adversity can lead to growth and renewal.
• Helping the vulnerable is an essential aspect of living out the gospel.
• Embracing vulnerability can make us more effective in reaching the vulnerable.
• Stripping away the false self and embracing suffering can lead to true freedom and redefining success.

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