What happens when the identity we cling to no longer satisfies the deeper desires of the heart?

In this episode of here I AM stories, Kim Zember sits down with Drew for a raw and honest conversation about identity, interior wounds, and the slow, tender work of God’s grace.

Drew shares openly about his journey through confusion, longing, and the search for belonging—and how an encounter with Jesus Christ led him toward healing, hope and freedom.

This conversation is not about arguments or labels.
It is about surrender, mercy, and discovering who we truly are.

If you are wrestling with identity, faith, or the fear of letting go, this conversation is for you. 🙏

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00:00 – Opening & Purpose
02:15 – Meeting Drew
04:45 – Childhood & Family Wounds
07:30 – Desire to Belong
10:15 – Early Identity Struggles
13:05 – Fear, Isolation & Silence
16:00 – Faith Without Relationship
19:00 – Shame & Secrecy
22:00 – Trying to Control Life
25:05 – Emotional Burnout
28:10 – Cracks in the Armor
31:15 – Facing the Truth
34:20 – Letting Go of False Identity
37:30 – God’s Mercy Appears
40:40 – Choosing Surrender
43:45 – Returning to Prayer
46:50 – Learning God Is Father
50:00 – Healing Is a Process
53:20 – New Freedom in Christ
56:40 – Living With Hope
1:00:00 – Trusting God Daily
1:03:20 – Advice for Those Struggling
1:06:45 – Identity in Christ
1:10:15 – Perseverance & Grace
1:13:40 – Growth Through Community
1:17:05 – God’s Patience Over Time
1:20:30 – Encouragement for Viewers
1:24:00 – Final Reflections
1:26:45 – Closing Prayer & Farewell