In this episode of Anchored by the Sword, I’m joined by author, podcaster, and content creator Erica Gwynn to talk about the lies we believe—often without even realizing it—and how those lies quietly shape the way we see ourselves, God, and our purpose.

Erica’s book, That’s Just Not True: How to Replace the Lies You Didn’t Know You Believed with God’s Unchanging Truth, released in October, tackles 17 common lies that sound good on paper but don’t actually line up with Scripture. Together, we unpack how striving, perfectionism, people-pleasing, comparison, and cultural phrases like “I can do anything” or “manifest your dream life” can slowly pull us out of true partnership with God.

We talk honestly about:

• Freedom as an ongoing process, not a finish line

• Why limits are not failures, but part of God’s design

• How rejection by people can actually be redirection and protection from God

• The danger of manifesting apart from surrender

• What it looks like to dream with God instead of apart from Him

Erica also shares the Scripture that keeps her anchored in seasons of uncertainty and encourages listeners to give themselves grace—especially at the start of a new year.

This conversation is for anyone who feels tired of striving, overwhelmed by comparison, or stuck believing things about themselves that God never said.

Bio:

Erica Ligenza Gwynn is an author, podcaster, coach, speaker, and content creator. She's the founder of Coming Up Roses, an online community rooted in the belief that while not everything in life is pretty, and every rose has its thorn, we can still honor our seasons and live in full bloom. Erica is building a wild and wonderful life in the Philadelphia area with her husband, Jamie, their two awesome kids, their cats Purrcy and Milo, and Lucy the Labradoodle.

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Connect with Erica:

Website: https://ericagwynn.com

Blog: https://cominguprosestheblog.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericaligenza/

https://www.facebook.com/cominguprosestheblog

https://ericagwynn.com/podcast

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