{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6795109e9d0f8892a05cc624/6a6a7bfba585d3be789fff69?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Discovering Your Identity | HopeTown | July 26, 2026 | Tim Ashley","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6795109e9d0f8892a05cc624/1785363153669-49e4c9da-0fc1-49a2-b080-8f493efe3639.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Pastor Tim Ashley explores what it truly means to uncover who you are in Christ in his message, \"Discovering Your Identity.\"</p><p><br></p><p>Too often, we attempt to anchor our identity in our circumstances, our relationships, or our connections. But scripture reminds us that our true identity isn't defined by the world—it is declared by God. You are chosen, royal, set apart, and ultimately, a child of God.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Scriptures:</strong></p><ul><li>1 Peter 2:4–10 (NLT) – Chosen people, royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>John 1: 10–13 (NLT) – Born of God and given the right to become children of God.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>James 1: 22–25 (NLT) – Don't just listen to the Word—live it out.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If this message encouraged you, please like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly teachings!</p><p><br></p><p>REACH | CONNECT | REPEAT</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with us!</strong></p><p>[HopeTown on Facebook](<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUM4Zm9rVC1vT2dzSDF5VEZyUWJWeVMtcHoxWXxBR3JiS2FuTW9jNGxyZmhhbGtKaFBveXB1Z0RDR3ZHa2Fid091TkxXSWtpcENGYUNWdTRfZHBFbTNFTFNnbEIxQ2pPbk1rc21SYXhGdzhwVVZWdm1PMEJPT3M1VDhkSTFNb0RI&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHopeTownChurch&amp;v=OMPxDSV7VOQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;<img src=\"https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/facebook_1x.png\">&nbsp;/&nbsp;hopetownchurch&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>)</p><p>[HopeTown on Instagram](<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUM4Zm9rVHB6NThtWUFiQU5WSmJuXzd6ekM1VnxBR3JiS2FsX0l1QkJaTEVLYXNQUElzVVNZOE8yQzNkbXcwUjJkN1lsdVJMU3dkcE1qcE9kOWNGWms0cHB6UXViM29FXzNKYXdyYm5udmIzUGdzLWtsa3h5dG1WSXdvdDRnMnFk&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fhopetownchurch%2F&amp;v=OMPxDSV7VOQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;<img src=\"https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/instagram_1x.png\">&nbsp;/&nbsp;hopetownchurch&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>)</p><p>[Download our App](<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUWlYUHB3MXRPQS1uSm02clZwbk1UeXxBR3JiS2FtS29oa09RYnByejVPZnBkZkJNc0tvb3ZYdnFka3BVbmxtQkIwWGJPMDJWLWVaOTFkQ1RRZGFRTEE1MUQ2X2lSTEk1cFdFajdMQ3NZMUs0UzdMbWlRN1c2MFJPbzNZ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhopetown.churchcenter.com%2Fsetup&amp;v=OMPxDSV7VOQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://hopetown.churchcenter.com/setup</a>)</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hopetownchurch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#HopeTownChurch</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/timashley\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#TimAshley</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/discoveringyouridentity\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#DiscoveringYourIdentity</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childofgod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#ChildOfGod</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sermon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Sermon</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianfaith\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#ChristianFaith</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/1peter2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#1Peter2</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/identityinchrist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#IdentityInChrist</a></p><p><br></p><p>🔔 <strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong> for more messages from HopeTown!</p><p>➡️ <strong>SHARE</strong> this message with someone you want to bless!</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Tim Ashley"}