Are you exhausted from trying to prove you're worth something?

In this raw and heartfelt kickoff episode of WHO ARE YOU?, host Rick Peter Lee opens up about his own lifelong battle with seeking validation, from people, jobs, achievements; and how it left him empty. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough, like you have to earn love, or that your value depends on what others think, this episode is for you.

Rick shares his story of growing up with an emotionally distant father, how that shaped his sense of worth, and how; even after becoming a Christian at 16, he spent decades believing lies about himself. But something changed. And it wasn't about trying harder. It was about finally believing what God says is true.

This is more than an introduction; it’s a vulnerable, Spirit-filled invitation into the journey of discovering your identity in Christ. Rick unpacks the exhaustion of living for other people’s approval, the damage of hidden shame, and the breakthrough that comes when we let God's Word redefine us.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why chasing validation is a trap, and how to escape it

• How early wounds shape our beliefs about ourselves

• What Scripture actually says about your worth and identity

• Why sanctification is less about striving and more about surrender

• The simple prayer that changed Rick’s life: “Lord, help my unbelief.”

“Once I started believing what the Bible said about me, it didn’t matter; because it didn’t define me anymore. God defines me.” —Rick