407. Being Fully Known by God with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

<p>In this episode of the Radical Radiance podcast, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith discusses her new book, <em>Being Fully Known</em>, emphasizing the importance of transitioning from a mindset of doing to being. She explores themes of fear, identity, and creativity, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique fit in the world. The discussion also highlights the significance of rest, fasting, and the joy found in an abiding relationship with Jesus.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/4qmXDaD" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">Being Fully Known on Amazon</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3LCq0SO" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">You're Not Too Late on Amazon</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The first step is recognizing you're done with striving.</li><li>Inner stillness is essential for true peace.</li><li>Getting real about your wants leads to freedom.</li><li>Fear often manifests as a need for control.</li><li>Creatives should embrace their unique expression.</li><li>Comfortable roles can become limiting.</li><li>Fasting is about choosing to feed your spirit.</li><li>Beholding God reflects back our true selves.</li><li>Letting go can feel like a loss but is necessary for growth.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 The Journey from Doing to Being</p><p>03:44 Confronting Fear in Daily Life</p><p>06:41 Finding Your Unique Fit in Creativity</p><p>09:25 Embracing Identity Beyond Roles</p><p>12:13 The Power of Fasting and Spiritual Growth</p><p>15:04 The Connection Between Rest and Joy</p><p>17:31 Experiencing God's Glory and Radiance</p><p><br /></p><p>Sponsors:</p><p><br /></p><p>Live Oak Integrative Health:</p><p>Visit <a href="liveoakintegrativehealth.com/radiance" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">liveoakintegrativehealth.com/radiance</a> — and as a <em>Radical Radiance</em> listener, you’ll receive a discounted rate on service packages.</p><p><br /></p><p>Christian Standard Bible:</p><p>Pre-order your <a href="https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/she-reads-truth/?emid=pm:em:260201%7Cacq%7Cna%7Cbibles%7Cchristian_standard_bible%7Cna%7C2634076_radical_radiance_srt_spiralbound:na:na&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=fy26_bh-bibles_spring26_srt-spiral&amp;utm_source=radical-radiance&amp;utm_content=acquisition_srt_20260202" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">She Reads Truth spiral bound volumes now</a> and start reading with clarity, space to journal, and joy!</p>