Stop Searching for Yourself: Why Knowing Who God Is Changes Everything w/ Alena Franklin

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Recorded23 Feb 2026

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This week, we sit down with a voice for the next generation, Alena Franklin, to explore how understanding who God is transforms the way we see ourselves, our pain, and our purpose. You may recognize Alena from her breakout role in the film War Room, but her story goes far deeper. At just 14 years old, Alena experienced the sudden and tragic loss of her mother—a loss that shook her faith to its core and sent her on a profound journey of grief, identity, and rediscovering God's character. Now, through her new devotional book "God Is: 60 Days to Learning Who God Is to Better Understand Who We Are," Alena is pouring wisdom into teen girls and women, offering a refreshing shift from inward searching to upward anchoring. What You'll Hear in This Episode: -Why understanding God's character is the foundation for identity – Instead of endlessly asking "Who am I?", discover the power of asking "Who is God?" -How to hold both pain and promise – Alena shares how grief and joy can coexist, and how God pursued her through her darkest season -The simplicity of the gospel – Why we overcomplicate faith and how to return to the simple truths: love God, love people -Practical ways to anchor in God's attributes -Alena's beautiful definition of success: peace and stillness of mind in the midst of chaos Quotes: "If we would just look up, all of what's happening inside is actually so minuscule in comparison to who God is." "God literally just tells us: love Him, love people. We add 90 million things to that list." "Success to me is peace—a stillness of mind in the midst of whatever God is having me do." Resources Mentioned: "God Is: 60 Days to Learning Who God Is to Better Understand Who We Are" by Alena Franklin Film: War Room Follow Alena on Instagram: @alenafranklin *Connect with the Tried and Truth Podcast* -Share this episode with a friend who needs it! -If you enjoyed this episode, check out this episode with Amber Smith on Finding Light in Your Darkest Moments: A Story of Faith, Loss, and Unexpected Strength -Leave a review to help others find these conversations. -Connect with Annica on Instagram @annicafischer

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