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When Approval Runs the Marriage: Identity, Trust, and the Gospel
What happens to a marriage when approval—not Christ—defines identity?In this CFL Podcast team discussion, we explore Identity Theft in Marriage and how performance, people-pleasing, and fear of rejection slowly undermine honesty and trust. Drawing from Galatians 1:10, we unpack why honesty starts to feel dangerous when identity is tied to approval—and why defensiveness is often a sign of an identity threat, not stubbornness.We discuss common false identities spouses bring into marriage—the Performer, Peacekeeper, Fixer, and Protector—and how shame reinforces these roles over time.This episode…
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