Ep. 044 - Formation: The Stories, Habits & People That Shape Us, With Rachel Tucker

Welcome back to She Rises with Rachel Clare! After a little summer break—and a season of learning to embrace flexibility, let go of how I think things “should” be, and focus on what I can actually control—I’m so happy to be back.

In this first episode of Season 2, we’re talking about formation: the lifelong process of becoming.

Our divine identity is already established. We are children of Heavenly Parents. That truth isn't something we have to earn, create, or change. But the way we live out that identity is continually being shaped by the stories we believe, the habits we practice, and the people and voices we allow into our lives.

And if we're not intentional about that formation, we can easily find ourselves becoming someone we never actually intended to be.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• The stories we believe — Why our thoughts are information, not necessarily facts, and how to question the stories our minds tell us.

• The habits we practice — How our repeated choices shape us over time, including our emotional and spiritual habits.

• The people we surround ourselves with — How our relationships, communities, podcasts, social media, authors, influencers, and other voices quietly influence who we become.

• The difference between identity and formation — Your identity as a child of God is secure. Formation is about how you are becoming.

• Keep, Release, Reform — A simple framework for looking honestly at your life: What should you keep? What needs to be released? And what might need to be reformed by Christ?

Most importantly, this episode is not about becoming a completely different person. It's about becoming more fully yourself in Jesus Christ—allowing Him to transform you without erasing the personality, gifts, history, humor, creativity, sensitivity, ambition, and uniqueness He gave you.

Your challenge for the next seven days: Pay attention.

Ask yourself:

What story am I believing?

What habits are forming me?

Who is forming me?

What is God inviting me to keep, release, or reform?

Because awareness is the first step toward intentional change.

I'm so glad you're here for Season 2! Thanks for joining me.