Season 2 – Episode 14: Pastor and Author Conrad Hilario

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-cjz77-178edcf

Episode #13 Show Notes

Host: Warren Lamb

Guest: Conrad Hilario

 

Summary

In this episode of The Soul Care Podcast, pastor and author Conrad Hilario shares his transformative journey from a troubled youth to a senior pastor, emphasizing the importance of identity in Christ. He discusses the challenges younger generations face in understanding their identity amidst cultural crises and the church’s role in providing guidance. The conversation highlights the significance of discipleship and mentorship in spiritual growth and the impact of his book, ‘Identity: Seeing Yourself Through God’s Eyes,’ as a resource for believers seeking to understand their identity in Christ.

 

Takeaways

• Conrad’s journey illustrates the transformative power of faith.
• Identity in Christ is foundational for spiritual growth.
• Younger generations face unique challenges in understanding identity.
• Cultural identity crises impact individuals and communities.
• Discipleship is essential for nurturing faith in new believers.
• Mentorship plays a crucial role in spiritual development.
• The church must address issues of diversity and unity.
• Understanding one’s identity can prevent destructive choices.
• Conrad’s book serves as a primer for understanding identity in Christ.
• Real change in life comes from understanding one’s identity in Christ.

 

Relevant Links

Books Mentioned

• Identity: Seeing Yourself Through God’s Eyes (Conrad Hilario)
• Christianity: The Faith That Makes Sense (Dennis McCallum)
• Discovering God: Exploring the Possibilities of Faith (Dennis McCallum)
• Unbound: Growing Ever-Freer in Christ (Warren Lamb and Truth in Love)
• The Master Plan of Evangelism: With Study Guide (Robert E. Coleman)
• The Pursuit of God: Updated Edition (A.W. Tozer)
• The Attributes of God Volume 1 with Study Guide: A Journey Into the Father’s Heart (A.W. Tozer)
• The Attributes of God Volume 2: Deeper into the Father’s Heart (A.W. Tozer)

 

Other Links

• Dwell Community Church (Columbus, OH)
• Truth in Love Biblical Counseling
• Warren’s Blog

 

Warrenism of the Week: “Our ‘I am’ statements are identity statements. When we proclaim ‘I am such-and-such…,’ we lock ourselves in a view of ourselves  that may be in conflict with what God proclaims to be true about us.”