Who Does The Enemy Say I Am?Who Does The Enemy Say I Am?
Hope After Addiction
Katie Comer and Chelsea Mcleod talk about the lies people believe about their identity, especially in the context of addiction and family pain, and contrast them with what God says is true. They offer practical steps and faith-based encouragement to replace destructive "I am" statements with hope-filled truths.
20:55•11 Sept 2026
Who Told You That? Challenging the Lies About Your Identity After Addiction
Episode Overview
- Identify and write down your "I am" statements, then trace where those beliefs came from.
- Challenge each negative identity statement with specific biblical promises about who God says you are.
- Recognise that the enemy often attacks God’s character first, then your sense of worth and calling.
- Reject the lie that you are to blame for a loved one’s addiction or that you are "not enough" to make them change.
- Avoid isolation by seeking community, sharing your story, and allowing others to support you through addiction’s impact.
“We continue to introduce ourselves with the names that heaven never gave us.”
This episode sheds light on the personal battles against addiction, focusing less on substances and more on the quiet war inside your own mind. You’ll hear how two women, deeply familiar with addiction’s impact on families, take on one central question: **“Who does the enemy say I am?”** The conversation centres on the lies people believe about themselves – especially those “I am…” statements that shape identity.
One host shares how a Christian counsellor explained that, from childhood, people are “encoded” with messages that can be completely untrue, yet feel normal: *“I am a failure”, “I am not enough”, “I am damaged”*. These beliefs often grow out of childhood wounds, past mistakes, and painful seasons of addiction. Grounded firmly in Christian faith, the episode contrasts those lies with what God says: *“I am worthy”, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made”, “I am redeemed”*.
You’ll hear how the enemy attacks God’s character first, then your identity, using deception and shame to keep you stuck.
One striking reminder is, **“We continue to introduce ourselves with the names that heaven never gave us.”** For families and loved ones affected by addiction, the hosts tackle familiar thoughts: “I’m not good enough for them to quit”, “Our marriage will never heal”, “No one will ever want me”, “I have to handle this alone.” They firmly challenge these, pointing to scriptures such as 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Philippians 1:6 to emphasise newness, redemption and ongoing transformation.
You’ll also get a practical exercise: write down your “I am…” statements, ask where each one came from, and then answer every lie with a specific promise from God. The episode closes by stressing the danger of isolation, reminding listeners that community, honesty and sharing your story can start real healing.
If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “I am…” followed by something harsh or hopeless, this conversation might prompt you to ask: whose voice is that, really—and are you ready to replace it with truth?
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