We’ve been taught David wrong — and Psalm 78 exposes what we’ve been missing.

David wasn’t honored because he was flawless or fearless. He was called a man after God’s own heart because his trust was rooted. In this episode, we unpack Psalm 78 as a warning about unbelief, spiritual instability, and the kind of faith that drifts when trust isn’t settled.

If you’ve ever felt hot-and-cold in your walk with God, this conversation will challenge you to move from reactive faith to steady trust.

David’s life wasn’t stable — his belief was.

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In this powerful PART 2 episode, Shanika gets real about how lies, trauma, and culture rob us of our God-given identity—and how Jesus restores what was stolen.

Understanding that surrender is prerequisite for complete transformation gives us the direction towards seeing real fruit. There's no amount of therapy, books, podcasts, sermons, or anything else that will uproot and change the things needed without first surrendering to the Lord and His way.

You’ll learn how to:

✨ Recognize spiritual identity theft

💡 Understand identity vs self-worth

🧠 Balance faith + therapy for healing

🔥 Guard your heart and mind with truth

Identity in Christ Declaration [Say it out loud]:

I am chosen. I am a child of God. I am deeply loved and fully forgiven. I am more than a conqueror. I am God’s masterpiece. I am a citizen of heaven and an ambassador of Christ. **The world may try to name me; the enemy may try to shame me—God has already claimed me.

Sit With This [Challenge]: What labels have you been wearing that God never gave you?

Make a Truth List (10 Scriptures about your identity) and declare them daily for 30 days.

WATCH EPISODE: https://youtu.be/zpr0PyCtA3o?si=g8uuLB1QUxzxC-y9

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If someone stole your credit card, you’d shut it down immediately. But what do you do when the enemy steals your identity—the truth of who you are in Christ?

In this powerful episode, Shanika gets real about how lies, trauma, and culture rob us of our God-given identity—and how Jesus restores what was stolen. She shares her own story of rejection, people-pleasing, and healing, revealing how to anchor your identity and self-worth in Christ—not performance, titles, or comparison.

You’ll learn how to:
✨ Recognize spiritual identity theft
💡 Understand identity vs self-worth
🧠 Balance faith + therapy for healing
🔥 Guard your heart and mind with truth

Identity in Christ Declaration [Say it out loud]:

I am chosen. I am a child of God. I am deeply loved and fully forgiven. I am more than a conqueror. I am God’s masterpiece. I am a citizen of heaven and an ambassador of Christ. **The world may try to name me; the enemy may try to shame me—God has already claimed me.

Sit With This [Challenge]: What labels have you been wearing that God never gave you?

Make a Truth List (10 Scriptures about your identity) and declare them daily for 30 days.

WATCH EPISODE: https://youtu.be/zpr0PyCtA3o?si=g8uuLB1QUxzxC-y9

👩🏽‍💻 Main Channel (Faith + Lifestyle + Food): https://www.youtube.com/@shanikagrahamwhite🌐 Website: https://www.foodoverfaith.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scratcheverythingpodcast/🎧 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scratcheverything💌 Join the Food + Faith Friday's Email List: https://orchidsnsweettea.myflodesk.com/faithandflavorfridays