Believe Like A Child: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome With “I Am Amazing” Faith
When was the last time you said out loud, “I am amazing,” and actually believed it? Many women do not say it at all. A young child on a bike often has more confidence than a grown woman in a boardroom or a busy season of life. That contrast shows how far we have drifted from childlike faith and how often we fall into imposter syndrome. In this episode of the Redeeming Her podcast, Deborah Larson and Katie Shive talk about belief, identity, childlike faith, and how to overcome imposter syndrome in everyday life. This conversation is honest, lighthearted, and a clear reminder that belief shapes everything.
Katie shares a moment from a summer afternoon with her son. He is barely three years old and riding his Strider bike down their quiet road. No pedals. No fear. Heat in the air and rocks lining the path. After a fast run, he walked into the garage, took off his helmet, and proudly said, “Mom, isn’t that amazing? I didn’t hit the rocks. I’m amazing.” There was no need to impress anyone. He said it because he recognized what he did and celebrated it without apology. That simple moment reveals how pure childlike belief really is.
Adults rarely do this. Over time we trade wonder for worry, gratitude for overthinking, and confidence for self doubt. Childlike faith is not shallow. It is strong because it trusts quickly and receives easily. Children do not try to earn worth. They act on what they know is true.
How To Practice Childlike Belief in Daily Life
Most adults replace childlike belief with phrases like imposter syndrome. The term sounds clinical, but at its core it is a quiet battle against your own identity. It shows up in questions such as, “Who am I to carry this message” or “Someone else can do this better.” Deborah mentions a phrase many of us grew up hearing: “Fake it till you make it.” There is a small amount of truth in it since faith involves risk and forward movement. You do have to take steps before every detail is clear. The problem begins when that mindset becomes a mask. You stop leading from identity and start performing from insecurity. You were never called to shrink yourself or pretend you are less capable than you are.
Belief is not a mood. It is a practice. Deborah explains that belief aligns your mind, soul, and spirit. When all three agree, you enter what she calls heart coherence. Your thoughts, emotions, and spiritual clarity stop fighting one another. You regain direction. Practicing belief can be simple. Take sixty seconds and ask, “Holy Spirit, what would You say about me right now.” Ask this in the car, in the shower, between meetings, or while cooking dinner. When you sense one clear phrase or word, allow it to settle instead of dismissing it. The next step is speaking it out loud. Finish the sentence, “I am amazing at…” and name the specific gift or ability God is highlighting. This simple act breaks the cycle of imposter syndrome.
The “I Am Amazing” Challenge
Katie encourages women to share their sentence with someone safe. A best friend. A mentor. Or send it to the Redeeming Her team so you are not hiding what God is revealing. Sharing your truth breaks shame and helps others step into their identity as well. Deborah adds a moment when someone said, “You are the storm.” At the time she did not feel like a storm. Later the Holy Spirit revealed what it meant. You are not a passive victim of the atmosphere around you. You carry the presence of God and that presence shifts the atmosphere. You are not trying to survive a whirlwind. You carry a different whirlwind within you.
If you want to practice this in your own life, try the “I Am Amazing” Challenge. Take sixty seconds. Ask, “Holy Spirit, what are You saying about me today.” Write down one phrase. Finish the sentence, “I am amazing at…” and share it with someone who can celebrate with you. You are not an imposter. You are a woman learning to believe what has been true about you all along. You are amazing. Practice it. Speak it. Walk into your day with the confidence of a child who already knows who she is. This is the beginning of living with childlike faith and letting go of imposter syndrome for good.
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