Who Am I—Really? Discovering Your True Self Through Relationship and Courage with Reverend Robert Flanagan
What if the question you’ve been carrying quietly—Who am I, really?—isn’t something to rush past, but something God is inviting you to explore more deeply?
In this episode of At This Table, Shelly Brown sits down with Episcopal priest and author Robert D. Flanagan for a rich, hope-filled conversation about identity, courage, and what it truly means to thrive.
Bob shares the heart behind his Bible study Courage to Thrive: Discovering Your True Self, inviting listeners to consider identity not as something discovered through thinking alone—but through relationship. With warmth, honesty, and pastoral wisdom, Bob explores how Scripture, family, strangers, aging, suffering, and even our bodies all shape who we are becoming.
This is not a conversation about quick answers or self-improvement. It’s about courage—the courage to look honestly at your story, to be gentle with yourself, and to trust that no matter your age or season, God is still at work.
In this episode with Bob Flanagan, you’ll hear:
- Why the question “Who am I?” never stops mattering—at any stage of life
- How relationships (with God, others, and even strangers) reveal our true selves
- Why Scripture serves as a mirror, not just a source of information
- How family dynamics—chosen and unchosen—shape identity
- The role of courage, gentleness, and hope in personal healing
- Why it’s never too late to grow, reflect, and thrive
- A powerful reminder that God’s presence remains—even in pain, confusion, and loss
Bob also speaks directly to listeners who feel weary, hesitant, or unsure where to begin, offering a deeply reassuring message: hope is always available, because God is always with us.
Get your copy: “Courage to Thrive: Discovering Your True Self” by Robert D. Flanagan
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