Our Struggle with Identity and Faith | RIOT Podcast

About this Episode

Our Struggle with Identity and Faith is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.


How can we ensure we’re walking in obedience rather than delaying God’s call?

In this week’s episode, we explore Genesis 33:1-17, where Jacob’s long-awaited reunion with his brother, Esau, takes center stage. After 20 years apart, Jacob is filled with anxiety and uncertainty. Will Esau’s anger from the past resurface, or will this be a moment of unexpected grace and reconciliation?

This episode builds on last week’s discussion, "Trusting God in the Dark" (Episode 211), where Jacob wrestled with God and was given a new name and identity. But as we see in today’s chapter, it’s one thing to encounter God on the mountaintop and quite another to live out that transformation in the valleys of life.

Here are some highlights from our discussion:
Faith in Action: How Jacob’s behavior shifts from dependence on God to old patterns of scheming.
Missed Opportunities: Why Jacob hesitated to share his testimony with Esau.
Lessons in Obedience: The consequences of delaying God’s command to return to Bethel.
Family Dynamics: How favoritism and unresolved conflicts sow seeds of future strife.
God’s Faithfulness: Even in Jacob’s failures, God’s plans and purposes remain steadfast.

Join us as we uncover the lessons in Jacob’s story that challenge us to confront our own struggles with faith, identity, and obedience. Don’t miss the powerful reminder to trust God fully and live out His calling boldly.

📖 Read with us: Genesis 33:1-17