The Darin Sargent Podcast

Giving Your Kids an Identity Before the World Does

There is a war going on for your child's identity — and it started before they were old enough to know what identity even means.

By the time your child is a teenager, culture, social media, and peers will have told them thousands of times who they are, what they're worth, and where they belong. The question isn't whether someone is going to define your child. The question is — will it be you, or will it be the world?
In this episode, Darin unpacks one of the most urgent leadership responsibilities a parent carries — speaking identity into their children before the world gets the chance to speak lies.

In this episode you'll discover:
  • Why the words spoken in your home are formative, not casual
  • The difference between labeling your child and declaring truth over them
  • How to anchor your child's identity in who God says they are — before culture gets there first
Your child is not looking for a perfect parent. They're looking for a parent who sees them clearly and tells them the truth about who they are.
"Identity is not discovered in a vacuum — it is spoken into a child by the people they trust most."

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What is The Darin Sargent Podcast?

What if the thing that felt like your greatest limitation was actually your greatest qualification?

Darin Sargent was born with one hand. And in 35 years of ministry, speaking, and leading families, he's discovered that the people who live with the most purpose aren't the ones who had it easy — they're the ones who decided their limitations didn't get the final word.

The Darin Sargent Podcast is for parents, leaders, and families who are done settling for ordinary. Every week, Darin brings honest, faith-driven conversations about raising intentional families, building marriages that last, developing leaders worth following, and discovering the purpose God placed inside you long before your circumstances tried to convince you otherwise.

This isn't a podcast about having it all together. It's about showing up for your kids, your spouse, your calling, and the life you were actually created to live.

If you've ever felt overlooked, limited, or like you missed your moment — you're in the right place.

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