Eric Moyer
Redeeming Identity
With a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, Eric Moyer is a researcher, speaker, and consultant that helps individuals and organizations discover their unique path through a focus on identity; and author of Redeeming Identity.
Austin, TX
BOOK COVER
BOOK DETAILS
Pub Date: January 6, 2026
Genre: Christian/Religion
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing
Page Count: 198
Format: Hardcover/Paperback/Ebook
ISBN: Hardcover: 979-8-89785-645-9, Paperback: 979-8-89785-642-8, Ebook: 979-8-89785-644-2
Price: Hardcover: $34.95, Paperback: $18.95, Ebook: $9.99
“Moyer takes a unique approach to the gospel, empowering readers to become more authentically themselves through forming a greater connection with God.” —Booklife
ABOUT THE BOOK
Discovering who you were created to be is the great journey of your life.
We are consistently on a search for who we are. From an early age, we are told that we can be anyone that we want to be, but at the same time there are pressures all around to conform to other’s expectations. With more options available than ever before, defining our identity should be simple—yet we still seem to struggle with feeling lost or there is still something missing. The result is that we either settle for being someone that does not quite fit or we are endlessly redefining who we are.
The problem isn’t the pursuit of identity itself. This is the most consequential endeavour of our life. We will never be able to fully experience the full and authentic life we deeply desire, until we discover who we were meant to be. The challenge is that we are searching for our identity in all the wrong places.
Drawing on years of research in biblical theology and psychological identity development, Dr. Eric Moyer cuts through the noise to reveal the true “heart” of who we are. Challenging the cultural narratives that define us by our achievements, backgrounds, experiences, or even beliefs, he uncovers a deeper truth: our identity isn’t something we create—it’s something we discover.
Redeeming Identity: Restoring the Heart of God’s Design (January 2026) exposes the transformative principle that we were designed for a specific identity and purpose. With clarity and insight, Moyer provides a roadmap for moving beyond the exhausting work of self-invention to the liberating reality of becoming who you were always meant to be—a journey that impacts not just your sense of self, but every aspect of your life and eternity.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Eric Moyer is a researcher, educator, and thought leader dedicated to exploring concepts of identity and spiritual growth. With a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Temple University, he brings a strong foundation for communicating about his work.
His entire career has been focused on helping people recognize their full potential through education. He is currently a nationally sought after researcher and consultant in educational psychology by educational organizations across the country. Previously, he was the executive director of Child Evangelism Fellowship of Central Texas, the director of children’s ministries, a teacher, and adjunct professor.
Eric is the author of Redeeming Identity: Restoring the Heart of God’s Design (January 2026) and founder of the ministry Redeeming Identity, where he shares his work as a podcaster and speaker focused on guiding people toward greater self-awareness and fulfillment. His greatest desire is to help individuals and leaders discover all that they were meant to be and do by providing a new way of looking at identity. He provides coaching and training for pastors and leadership about how to incorporate identity into how they lead and train people.
When he’s not engaged in his professional work, Eric enjoys capturing moments through photography and experimenting with new cooking techniques. He lives with his wife in central Texas, where they share a passion for traveling, exploring new places, and meeting new people.
Learn more at redeemingidentity.com.
TALKING POINTS
- How cultural conversations around identity often start with us, and why we often get it backwards
- Why younger generations are experiencing record levels of identity-related anxiety–and how identity can provide an answer
- How digital culture is reshaping how we see ourselves—and how to resist its pull
- How our culture has a spiritual identity crisis—we can quote our Enneagram number but don’t know anything about the Creator
- Why knowing God’s character leads to us understanding our identity
- Why self-help doesn’t get to the root of the issue of identity
- Why career, culture, and even feelings can’t fully define you and why true identity is not earned or adopted
- How to find your real identity in a world of self-curation
- How identity can provide a unifying theme for understanding the Bible.
- How Biblical identity can coexist with psychological insight, and where the two diverge in helping us understand who we are
- Ways church leaders and members of the clergy can help drive further conversations about identity, authenticity, and how it ties into teachings
TIMELY TIE-INS
March
- National Reading Month
- National Write Your Story Day – 14
- International Day of Happiness – 20
April
- Stress Awareness Month
- Easter – 6
- World Book Day – 23
- Independent Bookstore Day – 26
May
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- National Renewal Day – 4
- National Day of Prayer – 7
June
- World Caring Day – 7
- Positive Media Day – 22
- Let It Go Day – 23
SUGGESTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
- Many younger people say they feel more anxious and uncertain about who they are than ever before. What insights from Scripture—and psychology —help address this rising identity anxiety?
- Digital culture encourages constant self-curation and comparison. What are some practical ways Christians can resist this pull and stay grounded in their God-given identity?
- You’ve said that many cultural conversations around identity start with us rather than with God—and that this gets the entire framework backwards. Why do you think that’s such a common mistake, even among people of faith?
- You describe today’s world as facing a “spiritual identity crisis.” How do you see that showing up in our culture, especially in the way people define themselves through things like personality types, careers, or online personas?
- In Redeeming Identity, you argue that knowing God’s character is essential to understanding who we are. Can you explain how that connection works in practice?
- The self-help industry promises self-discovery and fulfillment, yet many people still feel lost. Why do you think self-help often fails to reach the root of our identity struggles?
- You write that identity can’t be earned or adopted through culture, career, or even belief systems. What does it look like to rest in an identity that’s received rather than achieved?
- How can church leaders and ministry teams help their communities engage more deeply in conversations about identity and authenticity, rather than surface-level belonging?
- Your work brings together Biblical theology and psychological understanding. Where do you see harmony between the two—and where do they diverge when it comes to defining who we are?
- For someone listening who feels unsure about who they are or why they matter, what first step would you encourage them to take toward discovering their true identity?
BOOK DETAILS
Pub Date: May 17, 2022
Genre: Memoir / Christian Inspirational
Publisher: She Writes Press
Page Count: 304
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 978-1647429003
Price: $15.99