Your Creator Has Identified You.

You are not your job title. Not your worst failure. Not what they said about you. Not your past.

The Identity Bucket: Empty the Lies. Fill with Truth.

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Your Creator Has Identified You.

You are not your job title. Not your worst failure. Not what they said about you. Not your past.

The Identity Bucket: Empty the Lies. Fill with Truth.

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The Identity Bucket Helps You Anchor Your Identity in Christ.

When we understand where our true identity comes from, we can break free from the lies and walk boldly in truth.

“An identity based on anything but Christ is a house of cards. You’ll find a simple and easy way to understand your true identity. God alone makes deposits into our identity!”

MARK BATTERSON

NYT bestselling author of The Circle Maker

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“A relatable story filled with pastoral wisdom. Kent invites his audience to see their own story in a new light, and into God’s story.”

Kyle Idleman

Sr. Pastor, Southeast Christian Church

“A brilliantly simple and deeply theological tool. A masterful, application-minded guide to discovering the rich, eternal identity God has already authored for you.”

Chip Ingram

Founder, Living on the Edge

“A clear, biblical framework for understanding who we are in Christ, and how that shapes the way we live, lead, and love.”

Mark T. Hancock

CEO, Trail Life USA

Sound Familiar?

You got laid off, and suddenly you didn’t know who you were anymore.

Someone’s words stuck, and you’ve quietly believed them ever since.

You’ve followed Christ for years, but your identity still feels up for grabs.

You know your identity should be in Christ. You just can’t seem to live like it is.

Identity is Received, Not Built.

Meet Ethan, a driven professional whose world unravels the day he’s fired. As he wrestles with questions he never expected, a trusted mentor hands him a deceptively simple idea: your identity isn’t something you build. It’s something you receive.

Through Ethan’s story, Kent Evans introduces the Identity Bucket, a practical, biblical framework for understanding where identity really comes from and what doesn’t belong in it.

How to use the idea in a sermon or keynote. Watch this example.

About the Author:
Kent Evans.

Kent is the Executive Director and Cofounder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple makers. He’s the co-host of the Father On Purpose podcast and the author of several books.

He’s appeared on numerous media outlets and is a frequent speaker at events for men, parents, and families. Kent and his wife April have been married 31 years. They have five sons and two daughters-in-law.

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What The Identity Bucket Gives You:

Find your identity in Christ.

Through Ethan’s story, you’ll see yourself, the way success, failure, and other people’s opinions quietly pile up inside your Identity Bucket.

Freedom from the past.

The Identity Bucket metaphor is easy to explain to everyone, from your kids to your small group. You’ll learn three mistakes we all make and how to fix them.

Remove false identities.

When God alone fills your Identity Bucket, the job loss doesn’t define you. The bad season doesn’t own you. You’ll learn to guard your identity.

Here’s How We Often Get Identity Wrong.

Excess Quantity

We fill our Identity Bucket with things that don’t belong: job titles, personality types, past mistakes, other people’s opinions, and the labels we pick up along the way.

Low Quality

We let lies define us. “I’m stupid.” “I’m a failure.” “I’m not enough.” We say “I am” and attach things God never said, allowing false labels to shape how we see ourselves.

Wrong Access

We hand the keys to our Identity Bucket to the wrong people: coaches, critics, bosses, social media, and anyone whose opinions slowly begin to shape how we see ourselves.

Only God gets to make deposits. This book shows you how to live like you believe that.

And Many More Leaders Agree.

“Finding true answers to who you are and who God is will transform everything. I trust Kent because he’s honest, direct, and trusts God’s truth more than himself.”

Jeff Kemp

Former NFL quarterback

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“A useful, practical book to help you sort through one of the most important questions for any Christian: who are you?”

Brian Croft

Executive Director, Practical Shepherding

“Kent helps the reader sift and sort these ideas with ease. This is one that will impact the generations!”

Suzanne Phillips

Founder & CEO, Beacon Parent

“Thoughtful, practical, and deeply biblical. A clear path back to the truth of who you are.”

Vince Miller

Author & Founder, Resolute

“Full of practical insights in an easy-to-read format for today’s busy parent. I highly recommend it!”

Mark Merrill

President, Family First

“Timely and much-needed. Grounded, accessible, and deeply formative.”

Jamaal Williams

Lead Pastor, Sojourn Midtown

Looking for More?

Whether you’re a pastor wanting to share this with your congregation, a podcast host looking to book Kent, or a church leader ready to go deeper, the Media Kit has everything you need:

  • Free sample chapter to preview before you recommend it The Identity Bucket to others.
  • Full endorsements list from trusted pastors and leaders.
  • Kent’s bio, headshots, and media sheet, ready for your show or publication.
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FAQ

No. It’s not only for Christians. However, it relies completely on the Bible as it’s source of truth. If you’re a Bible believing Christian, you’ll resonate with the message instantly. If you’re not a Christian, but you’re curious about identity through a Christian lens, we’d welcome your critical eye.

Not really. We believe God is our creator. And, we believe the Bible is His authoritative and infallible word. As such, this book focuses exclusively on the message of the Bible regarding our identity in Christ.

No. The main emphasis of the book is simply that God created us, and He has full ownership and authorship of our identity. We believe He created us male and female, that there are two sexes, and each represents the image of God.

Both, actually. Each chapter features a fictional story about a man named Ethan who’s having a bit of an identity crisis. We follow his search for clarity and strength. Then, each chapter includes teaching from the author that complements the storyline.

Not really. It could best be described as taking a “non-denominational” approach to the subject of our identity in Christ. Endorsers and reviewers of the book have come from a wide array of Christians.

You bet. We’ve seen interest from churches, organizations, small group leaders and coaches who want to help those in their circles fully embrace their God-given identity. You can learn more about pricing for small bulk orders here. And, if you’d like a larger order, you can contact us at info@manhoodjourney.org.

Absolutely. In fact, in the last chapter of the book, we describe how to teach these concepts in your home, or at your church or in your workplace. We hope this book and the related tools help you to spark meaningful dialogue on identity.

Your Identity Isn’t Up for Debate.

God gave it to you. Now it’s time to live like it.