THIRST WITH HUNGER INSTITUTE

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Start With These Foundational Teachings

Our values and what we teach.

Identity — Discover who you are

This has nothing to do with a spiritual gift or spiritual discipline. Our approach is not one leading you to focus on finding, defining, or reinventing yourself but discovering who you already are in Jesus.

Love and Self-Worth — Embrace God’s unconditional love

Shame and the fear of man cannot co-exist with God. We teach that shame and low-self esteem is broken at the cross and confidence flows from identity in Christ.

Trauma and Healing — Allow Jesus to restore what has been broken

So much of what you hear about trauma today focuses only on coping mechanisms or surface strategies. Healing is not “feeling better” but being made new and learning to sustain that.

Obedience and Surrender — Yield fully to God’s original design

Obedience flows from love, not fear. Surrender is freedom, not loss. Obedience positions you for healing. Surrender invites intimacy.

Boundaries — Establish holy lines

Boundaries are taught as walls to keep people out. We teach that they are a form of honor, an act of obedience, and preserve love.

Wholeness — Step into full spiritual, emotional, and mental restoration

Biblical wholeness is not symptom management. It is God’s original design, goes deeper than relief, and is a journey not a quick fix.

Spiritual Authority — Learn to stand firm and overcome the enemy

Authority is rooted in intimacy with Christ. Where many teachings swing into fear or self-reliance, we teach authority through relationship with God.