Through It All: Recent Episodes
Jonah M Long
Living a life of faith is hard. The good news is that it was never meant to be easy. The better news is you don’t have to go it alone. Every person who chooses to live a life of faith and following Jesus IS going to struggle, endure trials, face persecution, and experience frustrations and intense sorrows at times…but it’s okay! Jesus warned us it would be hard, but he also promised to be with us through it all. Join us for inspiration, motivation, laughs and Truth to keep you standing firm in growing in your faith. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonah-m-long/support
Living a life of learning to trust God is a never-ending journey. I have been struggling these past few months with what God is doing (or not doing) and I share some of my thoughts on this episode.
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Karleigh continues sharing how the hurtful choices of others, her emotions, and the need to control things kept her from God., and how she's still learning to let Him use everything in her life to help others as she continues her healing journey. And we also talk about the fact that trusting God and choosing to obey can come with a cost, but the benefits far outweigh any costs.You can hear more from Karleigh and follow her on her journey by checking out her instagram page @karleighwalkswithJesus and her podcast "The Me and Jesus Podcast" https://open.spotify.com/show/5zkuX9GZMLTyta8ftuSGAZ?si=1965ac7416c44507--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonah-m-long/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonah-m-long/support
Growing up Christian isn't always what you think it should be. Listen to today's episode as I talk with Karleigh about how she has worked through anger, frustration, rebellion, doubts, personal struggles, and how she is learning to, not just trust God, but be obedient in the midst of it all.
DISCLAIMER: TRIGGER WARNING for Sensitive content
(child sexual abuse)
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today’s episode continues to explore the idea of, and the importance of, pursuing holiness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonah-m-long/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonah-m-long/support
There is a way that leads to life, are you on it? Do you believe holiness is obtainable? Does the thought of holiness seem overwhelming? Listen to this episode and be encouraged, and maybe even challenged to pursue a life of holiness. Send me an email if you’re ready to share part of your story here on the podcast: jonahmichellebus@gmail.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonah-m-long/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonah-m-long/support
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Are you doubting the power of prayer? Frustrated with prayer wondering if God is listening? Listen to this episode as I share biblical insights and personal testimony concerning our privilege as children of God.
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In this short episode, I share some thoughts on my search for a miracle and encourage others who are seeking their own miracle or answer to prayer. Give a listen and share your thoughts with me.
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Knowing who you were created to be is the beginning of finding the purpose, or purposes, for which God created you. If you are struggling, wondering, or needing some confirmation concerning the "meaning of your life", listen to this episode and find some encouragement and direction.
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How do you find purpose in life? What is your motivation to live each day knowing you're right where you're supposed to be? This is a good time of year to rethink and refocus as you look to the new year ahead. Get in line with God's will for your life so that you can live with peace, joy and confidence that you are fulfilling the purpose that He created you.
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Most people ask or at least ponder the question at least once in their life-- Why am I here? also worded as What's my purpose? It's good to know that we are not alone in this age-old quest for meaning and significance. Listen to this episode to hear some thoughts about living on purpose.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonah-m-long/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonah-m-long/support
In this episode, I share some thoughts from my heart, as I sit next to a cozy fire on a cold Texas morning. I hope it encourages you and causes you to reflect on the steady goodness of God in your life.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonah-m-long/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonah-m-long/support
If we don't forgive those who have hurt us, we lose a certain capacity to love. We can't enjoy the abundant life that God has for us if we are not choosing love no matter what we experience in this broken world. In today's episode, I read some thoughts on this topic from one of my favorite Christian authors, Francis Frangipane. I encourage you to check out his books found at Arrow Publications and I highly recommend his study "In Christ's Image Training" Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a free version any longer but you can find it here:
https://www.frangipane.org/aboutici.html
https://www.arrowbookstore.com/
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King David was a man known for pursuing God, yet there were times when he wrote about not sensing God with him or wondering why God wasn't answering his prayers. Every person who lives a life of faith and trusting God will go through times when they can relate to King David in this way. Sometimes we may need to stop and remember the last time that we sensed God in our life and remind ourselves of the goodness of God. Listen to this episode for more thoughts on why we struggle to sense God in our lives.
"Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my right hand." Isaiah 41:10
"Where can I go from your Spirit, where can I flee from your presence?" Pslam 139:7
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If we’re not careful, the things that we see going on in the world can cause us to feel hopeless at times. Those who trust in God, and follow Jesus, have been given something that the world cannot take away… Well, several things, actually, but the one we’ll explore in this episode is HOPE. I pray that as you listen, you will be encouraged to place your hope in God, and that you will overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonah-m-long/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonah-m-long/support
If you're like many people right now, you might be getting anxious about what you see happening in the world around you. Listen to this episode for some encouraging insight on adjusting your perspective so that you won't be a "blinky" light in the darkness around you. No matter what we each go through in this life, we know as children of God that our hope is NOT in the things of this world but in the promise of things to come. Let's make that our anchor and help others know they can have that hope too!
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Most people who say they believe in God may still struggle with living a life of faith because they really don't TRUST God. The truth is that our interactions with humans can be a stumbling block to our fully trusting God. Listen to this episode as I explore some possibilities of why we don't trust God and why we should trust God no matter what.
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Understanding that life was never meant to be "perfect" is important when we are learning to trust God in all things. The scripture says that we make our plans, but God directs our steps. This means that we need to trust him when things go differently than we expected or hoped. This is indeed hard when the suffering element is involved. Listen to this episode where I continue to share my recent experience in not liking what God is doing.
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Ever been in a situation when you're believing God to answer your prayer, but He isn't...at least not the way YOU want him to. Listen to this podcast as I share my testimony on struggling to trust God when I couldn't understand why He wasn't doing what I was hoping for.
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When life doesn’t go as planned, even when you feel like you’re walking closely with God, we go through times of testing for the purpose of growing in faith and in love towards our heavenly father.
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On this episode of Trusting God Through it All, I share how important forgiveness is whether we need to forgive others, ourselves, or God. I have come to realize that Love and Forgiveness are my "superpowers" and one of the secrets to health and well-being. Forgiveness is another choice that we need to make if we want to continue growing in the image of God. I hope you'll listen and be encouraged and inspired to live a life of love and forgiveness.
"Be kind to each other, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32
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Most of us know intellectually that forgiveness is necessary especially in the area of relationships, and specifically marriage. But, often times when it is required of us, it's the hardest thing to do. Listen to today's podcast as my special guest shares her journey of forgiveness and the powerful way God moved in her heart and in her marriage. This episode is longer than most but worth listening to so pause and play as your schedule permits, you won't be disappointed.
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." Ephesians 4:32
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I've said it before and I'll say it again and again; He never said it would be easy. If you're struggling in your spiritual life and feel like you're alone in it, listen to this episode for encouragement and motivation to overcome and keep on keepin' on.
"The cross is rough, and it is deadly, but it is effective. It does not keep its victim hanging there forever. There comes a moment when its work is finished and the suffering victim dies. After that is resurrection glory and power, and the pain is forgotten for joy that the veil is taken away and we have entered in actual spiritual experiences the Present of the Living God." A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God
Chances are you've heard the metaphors concerning a potter and clay. Also likely that you have wondered, and may be wondering now, if you are just a lump of clay not useful for anything in God's hands. Listen to today's podcast for a humorous yet insightful way of understanding the potter and clay symbolism and gain some hope for whatever season of life you are in.
"And yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand." Isaiah 64:8 (NLT)
Listen to today's podcast as a special guest shares her testimony of learning to trust God while learning to live a life of faith.
What are you dealing with in life that has you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or frustrated? Are you focused on the negative aspects of it or are you seeing it through "God's eyes"? Listen to today's podcast to hear a personal testimony about endurance and perseverance through struggle and pain.
"Meanwhile, I am suffering and in pain. God, let your saving power raise me up.
I will praise God's name with a song and magnify him with Thanksgiving." ~ Psalm 69:29-30
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As we look at the world around us we should be desperate to see God moving. However, we need to know what a real move of God will look like. Towards the end of days, there will be many counterfeit signs and wonders; over the past several decades there have been some strange things among some people in western Christianity that have left many confused and disappointed. Today's podcast is about how to recognize a true move of God's spirit and how we can be a part of it.
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Life is not always easy and sometimes we get discouraged. How do we hold onto faith in dark times? How do we overcome doubt? How do we continue to trust and do good? Listen to today's podcast for some thoughts and encouragement.
Have you not heard? Do you not understand? The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the weary. ...
Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:28-29, 31
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Do you ever think of death as a reason for living? Probably not, most people don't like to think about the fact that we will all have a "last day" here on earth. I have come to appreciate the reality of death and let it be the reason that I pursue a life worth living. Listen to today's podcast for possibly a new perspective that will encourage you in ways you may have never thought about.
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Living in this world, among broken people, it is easy to become offended. If we're walking around easily irritated, annoyed, and offended, we're not really enjoying life or being a good representative of Jesus. Listen to this episode for some humorous reflection and practical application of what it means to be easily offended and how to become uneasily offended.
"Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense." Proverbs 19:11
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Welcome to 2023 - Start the year with a good foundation and place your hope in the One who will direct your steps as you plan. Be encouraged by today's episode as you look forward to whatever God has for you this year.
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Have you ever been frustrated or put off when things don't go the way you planned? When things don't go as expected how do you respond? Listen to this episode for some encouragement and insight. (God doesn't need things to be perfect to bring about his will)
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Today's podcast continues exploring the importance of knowing what we believe and understanding why Jesus is the key to understanding our faith in who God says He is and what Jesus did on the cross. Having a confident faith and trust in God is absolutely crucial to any disciple of Jesus.
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If we don't know why we believe what we say we believe, there is a very real possibility of not finishing what we started in our journey of faith. Listen to today's podcast if you aren't quite sure why you "said the prayer", "got baptized", and all the other "religious things" that go along with it, or in case you want a reminder of why you have placed your trust in the work of Jesus on the cross.
Check out these scriptures also:
John 14:1-7
John 8:24
Luke 5:32
Mark 16:16
Matthew 7:21-23
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Living a life of thankfulness and having an attitude of gratitude is good for us, but it's also a benefit for those around us. Give a listen to this short podcast to be encouraged, and also to hear how I did putting it into practice on my trip.
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Thanksgiving is over...or is it? Listen to this broadcast to learn how to live thanksgiving every day.
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It isn't always easy, but it is absolutely necessary to trust God if you want to live a life of faith. Trusting God is a choice; listen to this episode for some encouragement and a reminder that you can trust God no matter what.
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Do you have a hard time trusting God? Do you ever wonder if a life of faith is worth it? You're not alone. It is hard, but it's so worth it...I promise.
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Have you ever wondered if you're "doing it right", you know living the "Christian" life? Maybe you're not a Christian but you may be a little curious about it, listen to this episode to hear my perspective and hopefully be encouraged to keep pursuing a life of faith, or for the first time make the most important decision of your life.
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Living a life of faith is hard. The good news is that it was never meant to be easy. The better news is you don’t have to go it alone. Every person who chooses to live a life of faith and following Jesus IS going to struggle, endure trials, face persecution, and experience frustrations and intense sorrows at times…but it’s okay! Jesus warned us it would be hard, but he also promised to be with us through it all. However, we do have a special gift in that we have each other; a big family of sisters and brothers all on our own unique journey going in the same direction. His intention was that we would help each other to stay strong, stand firm, and never give up, while also encouraging each other to keep loving others as He loves us. Be encouraged, inspired, and motivated as you listen to the host of THROUGH IT ALL, Jonah Long, share moments from her journey of living a life of faith.
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