True Joy with Jill Mansfield: Recent Episodes
Jill Mansfield
✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Episode 118 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill welcomes back Cathy Garland for a gentle theological wrestling match between two passages that often confuse Christians: Ephesians 2, which says we are saved by grace and not by works, and James 2, which says faith without works is dead. Cathy explains why Paul and James are not contradicting each other. Paul tells us how we are made right with God, while James describes what a life transformed by God begins to look like. Together, Jill and Cathy discuss legalism, grace, obedience, spiritual fruit, and the danger of turning faith into a performance. They also explore why lasting transformation begins with knowing and receiving God’s love. This conversation offers freedom for anyone who fears they are not doing enough, while still inviting believers into an active faith that naturally produces love, obedience, and care for others.
PODCAST SHOW NOTES:
Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)
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Spotify
🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)
💌 Questions/Guest Requests
🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Verses Discussed:
Ephesians 2:8–10
James 2:14–17
James 2:17
John 15:4–5
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Follow Cathy on Instagram
Cathy’s website
Her book Revelationship
Her new devotional Known
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #110 Joy Without Pretending w/ Kyleigh Rose
Episode #90 The Day God’s Voice Got Loud Ep 90 w/ Cathy Garland
Episode #101 Break Free from Spiritual Perfectionism w/ Kristen LaValley
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
We're so glad you're here.
In Episode 117 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill continues her conversation with Val Kleppen about wilderness seasons (Part 2); those stretches where you can’t see what God is doing and you’re desperate for clarity. Val offers a perspective-shifting challenge: why do we assume we need answers before we obey? She shares how a faithful life creates ripples that can impact generations, even if we never see the fullness of our influence. Jill and Val also talk about the gift of the Psalms, how Scripture makes room for grief, lament, and even anger, while still leading us back to trust. This episode is honest, grounding, and hopeful: pain is real, God is good, and joy can still be found in the wilderness. If you’ve been tempted to quit or stay silent, this conversation will strengthen you to keep going.
This is a companion episode to Episode 116.
PODCAST SHOW NOTES:
Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)
🎧 Listen on
Apple
Spotify
🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)
💌 Questions/Guest Requests
🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Verses mentioned in today's episode:
Psalms
John 16:33
John 15 (Abiding in Him)
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Follow Val on Instagram
Follow Val on YouTube
Check out Val’s Website
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #116 The Grief of Unanswered Prayers w/ Val Kleppen
Episode #115 God Isn’t Done With Your Story w/ Carly Ann Taylor
Episode #110 Joy Without Pretending w/ Kyleigh Rose
Episode #109 When Joy Feels Impossible w/ Wanda Thibodeaux
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
We're so glad you're here.
In Episode 116 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Val Kleppen (host of The Motherhood Experience Podcast) for an honest conversation about the wilderness seasons when prayers feel unanswered, direction feels unclear, and you’re trying to stay faithful anyway. Val shares from real life: grief, deep wrestling, and the exhaustion that comes from trying to control outcomes when everything feels uncertain. Together they talk about what it looks like to surrender in the waiting, why lament is not faithlessness, and how the Psalms can become a tether back to God when you don’t have words. This episode is for anyone stuck in the in-between…the slow, hard, unseen chapters when it feels like you need permission to tell the truth and the practical encouragement to keep showing up with God, one next step at a time.
PODCAST SHOW NOTES:
Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)
🎧 Listen on
Apple
Spotify
🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)
💌 Questions/Guest Requests
🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Psalm 139
Book of Job
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Follow Val on Instagram
Follow Val on YouTube
Check out Val’s Website
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #110 Joy Without Pretending w/ Kyleigh Rose
Episode #109 When Joy Feels Impossible w/ Wanda Thibodeaux
Episode #101 Break Free from Spiritual Perfectionism w/ Kristen LaValley
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
We're so glad you're here.
In Episode 115 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Christian artist Carly Ann Taylor to hear the story behind her faith, her calling, and her song “Why Should I Worry.” Carly shares about growing up in a deeply unstable environment of abuse, addiction, and foster care to then reaching a breaking point where she contemplated ending her life. She describes hearing a simple phrase “Something good is coming” and later realizing it was God preparing her heart for the gospel. Carly also opens up about a post-college season of depression and paralyzing fear of the future, and how Scripture (Matthew 6) and worship became a lifeline. The conversation highlights surrender, God’s behind-the-scenes work, and how a “sacrifice of praise” can become a song that carries others.
PODCAST SHOW NOTES:
Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)
🎧 Listen on
Apple
Spotify
🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)
💌 Questions/Guest Requests
🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Matthew 6
Hebrews 13:15
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Follow Carly on Instagram
Check out Carly’s Website
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #110 Joy Without Pretending w/ Kyleigh Rose
Episode #109 When Joy Feels Impossible w/ Wanda Thibodeaux
Episode #101 Break Free from Spiritual Perfectionism w/ Kristen LaValley
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
We're so glad you're here.
In Episode 114 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Jessica DeYoung (founder of the Made Whole Movement and host of Perspectives into Practice) to talk about obedience when you don’t have the full picture. Jessica shares a simple but challenging truth: obedience comes before clarity. God often gives the next step, not the whole map. Together they unpack how to discern God’s voice in real life, including a practical three-part filter: does it align with Scripture, does it produce peace over time, and does it require trust? Jill and Jessica also discuss how fear can masquerade as “wisdom,” why relief isn’t the same as peace, and how doing nothing can still be a form of disobedience. The conversation is a reset for anyone feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure, inviting listeners to deepen relationship with God and take the next faithful step.
PODCAST SHOW NOTES:
Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)
🎧 Listen on
Apple
Spotify
🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)
💌 Questions/Guest Requests
🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Psalm 68
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Follow Jessica on Instagram
Follow Jessica on Facebook
Check out Jessica’s Website and Podcast
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #110 Joy Without Pretending w/ Kyleigh Rose
Episode #109 When Joy Feels Impossible w/ Wanda Thibodeaux
Episode #101 Break Free from Spiritual Perfectionism w/ Kristen LaValley
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
We're so glad you're here.
✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Episode 113 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Jennifer Bosma, host of the Front Parking Spot podcast, to talk about living out faith at home and moving from religion and “should dos” into a real relationship with Jesus. Jennifer shares practical ways to slow down and make space for God even in busy seasons (even if it’s only two minutes), and why praying Scripture (especially Psalm 91) can bring peace when fear and worry get loud. They talk about getting in the Bible consistently, recommending tools like The Bible Recap and Bible in One Year (Nicky & Pippa Gumbel), and why you don’t have to wait for anyone else to build your faith. Jill and Jennifer also encourage listeners to open Scripture with fresh eyes with Jennifer pointing to Isaiah 53 as a powerful starting place to see Jesus clearly.
PODCAST SHOW NOTES:
Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)
🎧 Listen on
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Spotify
🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)
💌 Questions/Guest Requests
🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Psalm 91
Isaiah 53
Jeremiah 29:11
Proverbs 22:6
Ephesians 3:20
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Follow Jennifer on Instagram
Follow Jennifer on Facebook
Check out Jennifer’s Website
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #110 Joy Without Pretending w/ Kyleigh Rose
Episode #109 When Joy Feels Impossible w/ Wanda Thibodeaux
Episode #101 Break Free from Spiritual Perfectionism w/ Kristen LaValley
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
We're so glad you're here.
In Episode 112 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Anita Keagy (founder of Joy Shop Ministries) for a deeply hope-filled conversation about shame, fear, and God’s redemption. Anita shares how an unplanned pregnancy brought fear and embarrassment and how her faith, her parents’ grace, and God’s love helped her choose life rather than be driven by fear. She reflects on what it means to cry out to God in desperation, and how “seeking God first” became a turning point that reshaped her priorities and healed her heart. Anita also shares about her family and the beautiful redemption of restored relationship. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, ashamed, or afraid while offering a reminder that God’s love isn’t distant, and His Word is full of “love letters” that can guide you into freedom.
PODCAST SHOW NOTES:
Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)
🎧 Listen on
Apple
Spotify
🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)
💌 Questions/Guest Requests
🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
John 10:10
Matthew 6
Matthew 6:33 (“seek first the kingdom…”)
Acts 17:27–28
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Follow Anita on Instagram
Follow Anita on Facebook
Check out Anita’s Website
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #110 Joy Without Pretending w/ Kyleigh Rose
Episode #109 When Joy Feels Impossible w/ Wanda Thibodeaux
Episode #101 Break Free from Spiritual Perfectionism w/ Kristen LaValley
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
We're so glad you're here.
✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Episode 111 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Heather Day (Barnabas Foundation; author of Money and Spirit) for a conversation about authentic faith, trust, and obedience, especially in the everyday places we often try to control. Heather shares what it looks like to surrender your finances to God through the work of the Holy Spirit (not a “health and wealth” message), and how inviting God into money decisions changes the way we view and manage what we’ve been given. They also talk about calling and insecurity and those moments when you feel unqualified, yet sense God’s calm assurance to take the next step. Along the way, Heather offers a simple framework for sharing your story (“feel, felt, found”) so you can encourage others without oversharing. This episode is for anyone longing to trust God more deeply in real life.
PODCAST SHOW NOTES:
Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)
🎧 Listen on
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Spotify
🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)
💌 Questions/Guest Requests
🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Esther 4:14 (for such a time as this)
Exodus 4
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Follow Heather on Instagram
Follow Heather on Facebook
Check out Heather’s Website
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #110 Joy Without Pretending w/ Kyleigh Rose
Episode #109 When Joy Feels Impossible w/ Wanda Thibodeaux
Episode #101 Break Free from Spiritual Perfectionism w/ Kristen LaValley
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
We're so glad you're here.
✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Episode 110 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Kyleigh Rose to talk about real joy, the kind of joy that doesn’t pretend everything is fine, but chooses hope in the middle of what’s hard. Kyleigh shares honestly about seasons of shame and guilt, trying to “do enough” to make the weight of all of it go away, and how God met her through grace, surrender, and community. Together they unpack what it looks like to follow joy without faking it: receiving God’s love instead of performing, staying connected to God even when you feel spiritually numb, and trusting that God’s grace is sufficient in weakness. This conversation is gentle, practical, and deeply encouraging for anyone who feels distant from God, stuck in regret, or longing for joy that’s honest and lasting.
PODCAST SHOW NOTES:
Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)
🎧 Listen on
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Spotify
🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)
💌 Questions/Guest Requests
🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
2 Corinthians 12:9 (grace sufficient; power in weakness)
Ephesians 2:8–9 (saved by grace, not works)
James 1:5–6 (asking for wisdom with faith)
Psalm 37:4 (desires of your heart)
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Follow Kyleigh on Instagram
Listen to Kyleigh’s podcast
Follow Kyleigh on Etsy
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino
Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
We're so glad you're here.
✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Episode 109 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with writer and podcast host Wanda Thibodeaux for a refreshingly honest conversation about joy, especially when trauma and grief are part of your story. Wanda shares how joy doesn’t require denying pain, and why unresolved grief often keeps us anchored in the past. Together they talk about practical ways to “train your brain” toward what’s good and beautiful, including Philippians 4:8 as a guide for refocusing your mind when life feels overwhelming. Wanda offers simple, grounded examples (like noticing small comforts in hard seasons) and reframes joy as something you can practice without minimizing suffering. This episode is for anyone who wants to experience God again in the middle of real life: not through pretending, but through healing, honesty, and small daily steps toward hope.
PODCAST SHOW NOTES:
Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)
🎧 Listen on
Apple
Spotify
🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)
💌 Questions/Guest Requests
🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Philippians 4:8
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Wanda’s website
Follow Wanda on Instagram and Facebook
Listen to Wanda’s podcast
Follow Wanda on Substack
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino
Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
We're so glad you're here.
✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Episode 108 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with author and longtime Guideposts editor Rick Hamlin to talk about following Jesus in a divided, discouraging world without losing compassion. Rick shares the heart behind his devotional Everlasting Jesus: 40 Days of Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living and offers practical rhythms for modern life: making “alone time,” starting the day with a devotional and a psalm, and choosing “good news” before the daily news cycle tears your peace apart. They talk about holding space (pausing long enough to savor God’s work instead of rushing past it) and living with “proximity,” where compassion becomes real through small acts of kindness and presence with others’ pain. This episode is a steady, practical reset for anyone feeling hurried, distracted, or spiritually dry, and it invites listeners to follow Jesus with love in everyday life.
PODCAST SHOW NOTES:
Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)
🎧Listen on
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🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)
💌 Questions/Guest Requests
🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Matthew 5 / Luke 6 (Beatitudes)
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Rick’s website
Follow Rick on Instagram and Facebook
Buy Rick’s new book
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino
Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
We're so glad you're here.
✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Episode 107 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with pastor and author Robert Bass to talk about living with purpose without losing intimacy with God. Robert shares how easy it is to become busy, overwhelmed, and focused on our own agenda, doing “good things,” yet not experiencing the fruit, joy, and peace we’re longing for. They explore the idea behind Robert’s book Hidden Fruit and what it looks like to invite the Holy Spirit into everyday life so spiritual fruit isn’t just something we talk about, but something we actually live. The conversation touches on slowing down, building rhythms that don’t box us in, reading Scripture with intention (Robert mentions Psalm 23 as an example), and discerning God’s voice in practical ways. This episode is a reset for anyone who feels spiritually dry, distracted, or stuck in the busy trap.
PODCAST SHOW NOTES:
Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)
🎧Listen on
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🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)
💌 Questions/Guest Requests
🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Psalm 23
Genesis
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Robert’s website
Follow Robert on Instagram and Facebook
More information on Robert’s books
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino
Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
We're so glad you're here.
✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Episode 106 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Rev. Cheryl Kincaid for a trauma-aware conversation about forgiveness, healing, and boundaries. Cheryl addresses one of the hardest questions Christians face: how do you forgive without excusing what happened? She explains the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and why reconciliation requires repentance and safety, especially when children are involved. Cheryl also highlights confession as a Christian tool for healing (1 John 1:9) and challenges shallow, formulaic approaches to trauma recovery. The conversation touches on shame and the “damaged goods” mindset, how Scripture speaks honestly about human sin and exploitation, and why God can handle truth-telling. This episode is for anyone who has been hurt and wants a path forward that is biblical, honest, and grounded in both grace and wisdom.
PODCAST SHOW NOTES:
Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)
🎧Listen on
Apple
Spotify
🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)
💌 Questions/Guest Requests
🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
1 John 1:9
Book of James (temptation/lust)
Isaiah (justice; exploitation)
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Cheryl’s website
Follow Cheryl on Instagram and Facebook
More information on Cheryl’s books
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino
Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
We're so glad you're here.
✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Episode 105 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Teresa Blaes (podcast host, ministry leader, and founder of Kosh Media Productions) for a raw conversation about faith after trauma. Teresa shares her story of growing up in a broken home, facing severe medical challenges, and experiencing devastating loss that left her deeply angry at God. She describes how encounters with the supernatural pushed her to investigate what was real and, eventually, how the gospel began to break through through a praying teacher, Christian music, and a radio message that led her to “do business with God.” They talk about what it means to bring your questions to God, why Isaiah 1:18 (“come, let us reason together”) became an anchor, and why healing often starts when we stop hiding our past and bring it into the light.
PODCAST SHOW NOTES:
Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)
🎧Listen on
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Spotify
🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)
💌 Questions/Guest Requests
🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Scriptures Mentioned:
Isaiah 1:18 — “Come, let us reason together…”
Revelation 3:20 — “I stand at the door and knock…”
Hebrews 13:2 (alluded) — entertaining angels unaware
Psalm 27:10 (alluded) — “though father and mother forsake…”
Luke 9:60 (alluded) — “let the dead bury their own dead”
Luke 14:26 (referenced conceptually) — “hate father/mother…” explained as priority, not hatred
Mark 3:33–35 (alluded) — “Who are my mother and brothers?”
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📣 GUEST
Teresa’s website
Follow Teresa on Instagram and Facebook
More information on Teresa’s book
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino
Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
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✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Episode 104 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Dr. Angela Deulen to explore the connection between faith, stress, and the nervous system. If you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or “noisy on the inside,” Angela explains why spiritual habits can feel difficult when your nervous system is dysregulated and how calming your body can help you reconnect with God. She shares a powerful framework she calls the “Davidic arc,” showing how David’s Psalms often start in despair and move toward trust, helping us shift from fight-or-flight into a more regulated state where we can think clearly and renew our minds. They also talk about how gratitude supports regulation, why community matters (“borrow faith” from others), and how our view of God can impact fear-based responses. This episode is practical, hopeful, and deeply grounding.
PODCAST SHOW NOTES:
Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)
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🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Psalm 23 | Psalm 22 | Romans 12 (renew your mind) | Philippians 4:8 | 2 Corinthians 10:5
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Angela Deulen’s website
Follow Angela on Instagram and YouTube
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino
Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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You can now watch FULL episodes on YouTube!
✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Episode 103 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Dr. Oluwole Babatunde, psychiatrist, faith leader, and author of Adapt and Advance: A Faith-Based Step-by-Step Guide to Turning Trials into Triumphs. Oluwole shares his story of growing up in Nigeria, losing both parents at a young age, and experiencing seasons so dark they felt hopeless. He explains how faith, Scripture, and daily rhythms helped him keep moving forward plus why it’s okay to be honest with God when trust feels hard. Together they talk about identity in Christ over circumstances, reframing failure, and practical tools like journaling, learning from mentors, building a mission statement, and holding a vision even “in the pit.” This conversation is a steadying reminder: your challenges aren’t meant to stop you, they can become stepping stones as God redeems your story.
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Romans 8:28 | Matthew 6:33 | Romans 8:1
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Oluwole Babatunde’s website
Follow Oluwole on Instagram and LinkedIn and YouTube
Oluwole’s books mentioned in this episode: Adapt and Advance: A Faith-Based Step-by-Step Guide to Turning Trials into Triumphs
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino
Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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In Episode 102 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Aneta Kuzma, author of Lanterns of Light, to talk about trusting God through fear, uncertainty, and big life transitions. Aneta shares how leaving the “false sense of security” of corporate life to step into entrepreneurship became a defining moment, when her faith became greater than her fear. She opens up about the practices that helped her stay grounded: gratitude, journaling, prayer, and surrounding herself with Scripture as daily reminders of God’s promises. They also talk about how her book is built around Bible verses she’s leaned on in hard seasons, paired with honest journal entries so readers can see the internal journey behind the outward obedience. This episode is for anyone who needs courage to take the next step and wants practical tools to keep trusting God when fear is loud.
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Do not be afraid: Isaiah 41:10 | Joshua 1:9 | 2 Timothy 1:7
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Aneta Kuzma’s website
Follow Aneta on Instagram and LinkedIn
Listen to Aneta’s podcast: Live the Width of Your Life
Aneta’s books mentioned in this episode: Lanterns of Light + Live the Width of Your Life
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino
Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
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In Episode 101 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with author Kristen LaValley to talk about church hurt, spiritual perfectionism, and what it looks like to rebuild faith when it’s been tangled up with trauma. Kristen shares about her book Growing Up Saved and the “I am bad” mindset so many Christians carry, believing they must perform and become “better” to be loved by God. Together they explore the cost of spiritual perfection, the way harmful systems can distort our image of God, and the slow work of returning to the truth that we were created “very good.” They also reflect on God’s love as something we can’t fully comprehend alone, and why healing often requires community, honesty, and gentleness. This episode is for anyone deconstructing unhealthy faith and longing to find a kinder, truer way to know God.
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🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Genesis 1 / “God said we were very good” (commonly Genesis 1:31)
Ephesians 3 / knowing/comprehending God’s love “with all the saints” (commonly Ephesians 3:18–19)
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Kristen LaValley’s website
Kristen’s Substack
Follow Kristen on Instagram
🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino
Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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If you’re overwhelmed and running on empty, this episode is for you. In our 100th episode, Jill and Cassian Bellino share biblical boundaries and practical ways to create margin so you can protect your peace and keep saying yes to God without burning out.
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In Episode 100 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill celebrates the 100th episode milestone with her friend Cassian Bellino from the Biblically Speaking podcast. Together they talk honestly about what it looks like to keep saying yes to God without burning out. They discuss the importance of boundaries and margin and how life can get painful and overwhelming when we don’t protect what matters, and how growth often comes through the hard “process” seasons. Jill and Cassian also highlight spiritual practices that strengthen and protect us, including Scripture, prayer, and fasting and creating space to be sustained by the Lord instead of striving in our own strength. This episode is part celebration, part encouragement, and part practical reset for anyone who feels stretched thin but wants to walk in deeper freedom and faithfulness.
🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
🔗 LINKS
Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram
Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok
Follow Jill on Instagram
📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Scriptures Referenced:
Romans 8 (Message paraphrase) — “we weren’t made for a grave-tending life…”
Isaiah 43
Psalm 91
Ruth 1 (Naomi/Ruth story referenced)
Joshua (entering the promised land referenced)
Deuteronomy (paraphrased “fruit you did not plant”) — commonly aligns with Deut. 6:10–11 wording
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
📣 GUEST
Cassian Bellino, host of The Biblically Speaking Podcast
Cassian’s Website
Follow Cassian on Instagram
🎙️ Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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In Episode 99 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Chaz Becker, founder of Storied, to explore why many believers know God loves them but still struggle to feel it. They talk about the gap between head knowledge and heart knowledge, and how spiritual formation can engage the emotional “right brain,” not just information and theology. Chaz shares how attachment patterns and nervous system responses affect our ability to receive love, and why imagination and guided practices can help move faith from concepts to lived experience. They also discuss why therapy can be a wise and important support when love has felt unsafe or wounds run deep. This episode offers language, compassion, and practical next steps for anyone who wants faith that’s not only true but deeply felt.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Storyed Website
Follow Storyed on Instagram
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Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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In Episode 98 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Kathleen Johnson, author and founder of Scripture Girl, to talk about breaking free from fear and learning to live from God-reliance instead of self-reliance. Kathleen shares how painful seasons pushed her into deeper Scripture memory, meditation, and intimacy with God and how moving truth from “head knowledge” to something that actually transforms daily life. Together they discuss what it looks like to abide on the vine, why we “wither” when we’re frantic or overwhelmed, and how to discern God’s voice through the constant “static” of modern life. Jill and Kathleen also highlight the promise of Isaiah 26:3: perfect peace is connected to a mind stayed on God. This episode is practical, hope-filled, and a powerful reminder that you don’t have to stay stuck.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Kathleen’s Website
Follow Kathleen on Instagram
Get Kathleen’s Book!
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Romans 12:2 — “transformed by the renewing of your mind” (core theme)
John 8:32 — “know the truth… truth will set you free” (deep “know”)
Romans 8:1 — “no condemnation”
Matthew 4 (temptation of Jesus; Jesus responds with Scripture)
Romans 10:17 — “faith comes from hearing…”
James 1:25 — “the perfect law that gives freedom”
John 17:17 — “your word is truth”
Numbers 13 — contend/possess the land analogy
John 14–16 — abundant life / abiding context (referenced)
John 10:10 — abundant life (referenced by concept)
John 15 — vine/branches, abiding (major theme)
Colossians 1:27 — “Christ in you, the hope of glory”
John 4:13–14 — living water (woman at the well)
Psalm 46:2 — “though the earth give way…” (referenced)
Isaiah 26:3 — perfect peace / mind stayed on God (quoted)
Colossians 3:15 — “let the peace of Christ rule” (referenced)
Proverbs 3:6 — “acknowledge Him… direct your paths”
Proverbs 4:18 — “path… shining brighter”
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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Bible teacher and prison-ministry leader James Early joins Jill to unpack a shame-free path back to Jesus. James shares how the cross and resurrection secure real freedom, why your identity as God’s child matters more than your worst mistakes, and how total surrender becomes a daily mindset. He tells a powerful prison-ministry story of a woman who finally got to ask hard questions and how she found hope, restored relationships, and new life. Together, they shift from debates to discipleship: try one step from Matthew 5–7 this week and watch what God does. If you’ve wondered whether you’re truly forgiven, or you’re tired of carrying what Jesus already carried, this episode offers language, practices, and courage to start fresh in Him.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
James' Website (and Halfway to Sunday listener resources!)
Follow James on Instagram
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
1 John 4:20 (loving God vs. hating your brother).
Mark 12:30–31 (Great Commandment).
Matthew 5–7 (Sermon on the Mount; “do one step”).
1 Corinthians 15:17 (resurrection and forgiveness)
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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In this episode Jill welcomes two friends and scholars who unite theology and psychology to help us actually love our neighbors. From Seattle Pacific University to a new season at Baylor, Katherine and Brittany unpack how situational obstacles (hurry, overload), emotions (avoidance, fear), and cognition (scarcity, labels) quietly distract us from empathy. Brittany and Katie offer shame-free, practical shifts: leave early so you can notice people, choose proximity over assumptions, and treat discomfort as spiritual formation, not failure. You’ll hear stories about students engaging in a local encampment, a 40-day “loving better” challenge, and how art, lament, and everyday practices shape faith. If loving like Jesus feels too complicated, this conversation gives you language, tools, and hope to start small and stay faithful.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Follow Loving Better on Substack
Brittany and Katie’s Website
Brittany and Katie on Instagram
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Psalm 88 – honest lament in suffering (children’s message reference)
“Love your neighbor” – Jesus’ command framing the episode’s call to action (Mark 12:31)
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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Deacon and mental-health counselor Constance Hastings joins Jill to talk candidly about doubt, grief, and learning to trust Jesus when life is not neat. Constance shares why she wrote The Trouble with Jesus: Considerations Before You Walk Away, naming tensions like Jesus choosing “losers,” elevating women, talking often about money, and refusing to be our instant “divine fixer.” Together they explore the Lazarus story and the prayer, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief,” offering listeners permission to wrestle without leaving. You’ll hear pastoral, practical counsel: listen first, ask the question behind the question, and create safe spaces in churches and friendships for honest faith. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the unplanned turns, this episode offers language, Scripture, and hope for staying with Jesus when answers are slow.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Follow Constance’s on Substack
Constance’s Website
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
John 11:21–27 “I am the resurrection and the life…Do you believe this?” (Mary/Martha & Lazarus).
Mark 9:24 “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.”
Ephesians 3:20 “Exceedingly abundantly…beyond what we ask or imagine.”
Matthew 11:2–5 / Luke 7:19–23 John the Baptist’s doubt in prison; Jesus cites Isaiah.
John 4 Samaritan woman—the first to tell the town.
John 20 / Mark 16 Women at the tomb, first witnesses.
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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Author–artist Sharon Collins shares how God led her from a Santa Fe spark to art classes, a website, and published devotional books, each painting paired with Scripture. Along the way she learned that the Christian life isn’t radical independence but living in-dependence on Jesus, cultivating silence, and letting Him author the ideas. Sharon unpacks practical rhythms: pool-side quiet with God, texting friends “How can I pray for you today?”, and the cadence “fill, pour, repeat.” She reminds us it’s never too late (her first art class at 67, first book contract at 69) and that small yeses add up. We talk discernment, listening prayer, and re-defining “success” as simple obedience while God handles the results. If you feel behind, if life feels noisy, or if you’re unsure what’s next, this gentle, faith-filled conversation will help you hear Him and begin again - especially as we step into the new year.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Follow Sharon on Instagram
Sharon’s Website
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Matthew 7:7 — “Ask, seek, knock.” (persistence in prayer/listening)
Luke 10:38–42 — Mary & Martha: being filled before serving.
Matthew 6:11 — “Give us this day our daily bread.” (daily filling)
1 Kings 19:12 — God’s “still small voice.” (listening in silence)
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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Learning to Let God Love Me (Jill’s Story)
In this Christmas-Eve special, Jill shares a vulnerable chapter: a teenage pregnancy, losing her faith community, and decades of running from a God she assumed could never love her. Through her daughters’ invitation, and a deep dive into Mary’s story, Jill began to see the first Christmas differently…and to see her own story through Jesus’ love. She realized God had been present all along, even in a far-from-home hospital room and the messy middle of becoming a family. This episode is an invitation to release perfectionism, receive grace, and believe Emmanuel (God with us) for you. A closing benediction prays for soft hearts, discernment, and everyday generosity. If you’ve ever felt unlovable or beyond repair, let this story remind you: God never left, never stopped loving, and never will.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
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SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world…”
Matthew 1:23 — “Emmanuel… God with us.”
Luke 2:1–20 — Nativity narrative
Deuteronomy 31:6 / Hebrews 13:5 — He will never leave nor forsake
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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Video producer Craig Dehut shares how Appian Media set out to solve a problem: the world needed well-made, bias-free, biblically accurate Bible films shot in the lands of the Bible and offered free. Craig walks us through Gethsemane (why Jesus likely watched the arresting party approach across the valley), the Sea of Galilee (a large lake you can see across), and Bethlehem (why a cave manger fits first-century reality better than our wooden nativity scenes). We talk “holy imagination” vs. speculation, using media with discernment, and why visuals help modern readers grasp geography, culture, and the grit of the text. Plus: their trips to Israel, Turkey, Greece, Egypt, and Jordan; the Seven Churches of Revelation; and a long-term plan to film Genesis → Revelation. Watch their films and behind-the-scenes on YouTube or appianmedia.org.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Craig Dehut:
Follow Craig on Instagram
Appian Media website
Appian Media Videos
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
John 18:1–3 (Gethsemane; arrest party crossing the valley)
Luke 2:7–20 (manger; shepherds near Bethlehem)
Luke 1:39–45 (Mary travels to Elizabeth)
Mark 4:35–41 / Matt. 8:23–27 (storm on the Sea of Galilee)
1 John 4:1 (“test the spirits”) • 1 Peter 3:15 (“give a defense”)
John 20:24–31 (Thomas; “these are written so you may believe”)
- Other Mentions:
Appian Media (appianmedia.org)
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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At the height of a dream legal career, Lara Silverman collapsed into a rare neurological condition that left her largely bedridden. In the confusion, she began keeping “evidence” of God’s presence - moments of Scripture and comfort He sent right when anger and despair peaked. Then came an unexpected love story with Matt, a Christ-like friend facing terminal cancer; they married, ministered with “joy in suffering,” and Matt later passed away. Lara shares a hard-won theology of suffering, permission to lament, and the daily practices that tethered her to Jesus when healing didn’t come. We talk grief, marriage, singleness, and the church’s call to abide with those in pain. Plus: her memoir Singing Through Fire, and practical ways to walk with friends in chronic illness and loss.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Lara Silverman:
Follow Lara on Instagram
Lara’s website
Her book Singing Through the Fire
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES:
- Scripture References:
Psalm 34 (near to the brokenhearted)
2 Corinthians 12:9 (“My grace is sufficient for you…”)
Lamentations (learning to lament)
Isaiah 43:20 (streams in the desert — their wedding verse)
Genesis 41:52 (“fruitful in the land of my affliction”)
2 Corinthians 4:17 (light and momentary troubles… eternal glory)
Ephesians 2:10 (good works prepared in advance)
Jeremiah 29:11 (wrestled with its meaning in suffering)
- Other Mentions:
Devotional: Streams in the Desert (daily app she referenced)
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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Episode 90: Not Hearing God? Deconstruction, Discernment & Surrender (with Cathy Garland)
Raised at the intersection of scholarship and revival, Cathy Garland hit deconstruction at thirteen—and her pastor-dad walked with her through honest questions until the Bible’s God became personal again. Cathy explains “learn to discern” - filtering media messages at the assumption level - then takes us into the Old Testament to watch God reveal Himself in story after story. She describes discovering Andrew Murray’s Absolute Surrender, the moment she felt like a “lamp not plugged in,” and how surrender, silence, and Scripture turned up God’s voice. We talk church hurt, rebuilding trust, practical listening prayer, and why discipline creates space for presence in a busy home. If you’re craving a shame-free path back to hearing God, this conversation offers language, practices, and hope.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Cathy Garland:
Follow Cathy on Instagram
Cathy’s website
Her book Revelationship
Her new devotional Known
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Psalms (joy; language for emotions).
Genesis 1–2 (God revealing Himself in creation).
Genesis 16 (Hagar/El Roi—“the God who sees me”).
Genesis 28:12–13 (Jacob’s ladder; the Lord above it).
Exodus 3 (burning bush; take off your shoes—holy ground).
Isaiah 54 (the rejected woman; God’s covenant love).
Romans 1:20 (creation reveals God—people are without excuse)
- Other Mentions:
Community Bible Study (CBS)—Psalms.
Andrew Murray, Absolute Surrender (influence on Cathy’s surrender practice).
“Learn to Discern” resource (title referenced as a tool parents can use).
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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Engineer and author Nicole Gibson shares how a tragic accident left her with a traumatic brain injury, memory loss, and years of emotional fallout. In the dark, she questioned God and later discovered He’d been present all along. Nicole traces the slow rebuild: vulnerable prayer in her room, steady friends who wouldn’t let go, Scripture, church, and a return to self-worth that changed her choices. We talk grief after losing her boyfriend, the cost of telling the truth in a memoir, and why small daily practices like Bible, worship, community keep you moving toward Jesus. Nicole’s mission now is to help women grow through trauma, offering practical hope and a reminder: you are seen and deeply loved.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Nicole Gibson:
Follow Nicole on Instagram
Nicole’s website
Her book Shattered Into Grace.
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans…” (Nicole’s go-to anchor)
- Other Mentions:
Book: Shattered Into Grace
Website: DynamicallyCrafted.com
NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) friend community during recovery.
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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When Jennifer’s daughter Chloe spiraled from anxiety and depression into a life-threatening incident, Jennifer discovered a new kind of fight: surrender to Jesus while advocating with courage. She shares the ER night that changed everything, the moment God whispered “I love her more,” and how surrender meant releasing control, not abandoning care. Jennifer walks us through advocating with psychiatrists and counselors (including pushing back on meds/fit), why self-care is mission-critical for moms, and how journaling, worship, and community kept her steady. We also explore the “refining fire” season and the difference between God’s delay and God’s absence…they’re not the same. This is a lifeline for any parent navigating mental health at home: practical next steps, biblical anchors, and a reminder that you’re not failing, you’re fighting in faith.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Jennifer Robb:
Follow Jenn on Instagram
Jenn’s website
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear… I will uphold you.” (Jen’s anchor).
Matthew 14:28–33 Peter out of the boat: better with Jesus in the storm.
Daniel 3 One “like a son of the gods” in the fire (refining season).
Genesis 22 Abraham/Isaac: laying your child on the altar (surrender).
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people.
And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.
If you’ve been encouraged by what you hear, would you prayerfully consider joining us on Patreon? You’re not just subscribing, you’re helping share stories that point people back to Jesus.
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SHOW NOTES:
Raised in church but left “lukewarm,” Cassian Bellino longed to actually know God. After a pivotal season abroad in Thailand, and a pastor’s suggestion to “just go to seminary,” she built the resource she needed: The Biblically Speaking Podcast, where scholars unpack Scripture without the jargon. Cassian shares God’s string of confirmations (even a pastor on a plane), the viral “Torah” clip that drew both gratitude and hate, and why she keeps asking basic questions in public. We talk unemployment, spiritual attack, idolizing success, and the shift to surrender and dependence - including a 72-hour fast that re-centered her life with God. For anyone who feels late, confused, or embarrassed by what you don’t know, this conversation offers a shame-free path: ask honestly, learn humbly, and keep moving toward Jesus. No seminary required.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Cassian Bellino:
Follow Cassian on Instagram
Cassian’s website
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
- Scripture References:
Matthew 6:26 “He provides for the birds…” (God’s provision in dependence)
Matthew 6:16–18 Jesus’ teaching on fasting
Mark 5:25–34 The bleeding woman
Genesis 1–2 Creation/Genesis framework discussed with Hugh Ross (old-earth lens).
Pentateuch (Torah: Genesis–Deuteronomy) — “first five books”
- Other Mentions:
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people.
And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.
If you’ve been encouraged by what you hear, would you prayerfully consider joining us on Patreon? You’re not just subscribing, you’re helping share stories that point people back to Jesus.
Thank you for being a part of the Halfway to Sunday Community!
SHOW NOTES:
Jill sits down with Jason Heinritz to talk about a season of pruning that moved him from nightly numbing and workaholism to a grounded, daily walk with Jesus. Jason unpacks his five-part Sacred Start—Bible, journaling, exercise, Scripture-rooted affirmations, and prayer—and explains why small, repeatable rhythms build resilience. He shares the journaling flow (gratitude, yesterday’s highlights, what God taught, one dream, three prayers/intentions, two “I am” affirmations) and how remembering fuels hope. They explore dreaming with God, discernment and patience when doors are slow to open, and why discipline creates freedom instead of restriction. Jason also introduces his book and journal Wake Up Jesus People and the 40 Fords Challenge - a Christ-centered formation sprint. Whether you feel stuck, scattered, or resistant to structure, this conversation offers a gentle, practical on-ramp to intentional living with Jesus, one morning at a time.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Jason Heinritz:
Follow Jason on Instagram
Jason’s website
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
- Scripture References:
Mark 1:35 / Luke 5:16 Jesus withdrew to pray; a quiet place before the day.
Habakkuk 2:2 “Write the vision…” (journaling; write it down so you can run).
John 15 pruning and abiding that produce lasting fruit (formation over performance).
Hebrews 6:12 — through faith and patience inherit the promises.
- Other Mentions:
Wake Up Jesus People: book & journal;
40 Fords Challenge: “Jesus version of 75 Hard” (coaching + formation).
Life Church Northwest (Seattle): church plant Jason and family moved to support.
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people.
And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.
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SHOW NOTES:
Dr. JP Foster (Biola University; Senior Pastor, Faithful Central Bible Church) tells how God redirected his life from neurosurgery to pastoring and why that shift birthed a passion to close the widening gap of biblical illiteracy. With stories of salvation, mentoring students, and co-authoring Finding Freedom in Jesus, JP lays out a simple arc: Created in Christ, Restored in Christ, Confident in Christ. We talk abiding and pruning (John 14–16), moving from hearers to doers, and how confidence grows as we obey - like Abraham stepping without a map and Joshua meditating on the Word. He addresses shame, “help my unbelief,” and God’s hesed, a steadfast love that chases us. If you need a practical on-ramp to identity, Scripture, and steady formation, this episode offers a hopeful way to move from information to transformation and to live as loved people who love people.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Dr. JP Foster:
Follow Dr. Foster on Instagram
Dr. Foster’s website
Book website | on Amazon
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
John 14–16 — abiding, pruning, the Spirit’s presence.
Genesis 1:27 — made in God’s image.
Genesis 12:1–4 — Abraham steps without details.
Joshua 1:7–9 — “be strong and courageous… meditate on the Word.”
Mark 9:24 — “I believe; help my unbelief.”
Judges 6 — Gideon’s fear and God’s patient meeting.
1 Corinthians 15:31 — “I die daily.”
Luke 9:23 — deny self, take up your cross daily.
Psalm 139 — “You’ve searched me and you know me.”
Matthew 11:28–30 — “Come to me… I will give you rest.”
John 10:10 — life to the full.
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people.
And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.
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Show Notes
Jill sits down with Michael Klassen to explore how simple, consistent practices move us from survival to formation. Michael shares the story behind the 5:00 AM Podcast and why early, or simply intentional, starts anchor his day in worship, prayer, and a written plan (“write it down so you can run”). They clarify abundance vs. prosperity, using a rosebush image: pruning for health, not hype. The conversation walks through journaling as remembering, community and responsibility, and the pairing of faith + patience when God delays our plans. They also reframe fear as a growth signal rather than a stop sign, and bless listeners to stand steady on Scripture when storms come. Practical takeaways: start the night before, set one clear morning action, keep a running journal, and review weekly so rhythms become resilience. Hopeful, doable, and deeply grounded.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Michael Klassen:
Follow Michael on Instagram or YouTube
Michael’s website
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
- Scripture References:
Habakkuk 2:2 — “Write the vision… so the runner may run.”
John 15 (abide/pruning/vine) + John 10:10 (life to the full) — abundance with pruning.
2 Corinthians 9:7 (9:5–7) — cheerful giver; determine beforehand.
Psalm 63:1 — “Early will I seek You” (early pursuit).
Genesis 1:28 — fruitful, multiply, stewardship/dominion (abundance design).
Matthew 6:21 — treasure & heart (legacy, planning).
Matthew 16:25 / Luke 9:24 — lose your life to find it (surrender timing).
2 Timothy 1:7 — not a spirit of fear (fear reframed).
Hebrews 6:12 — through faith and patience inherit the promises.
- Other Mentions:
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
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This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people.
And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.
If you’ve been encouraged by what you hear, would you prayerfully consider joining us on Patreon? You’re not just subscribing, you’re helping share stories that point people back to Jesus.
Thank you for being a part of the Halfway to Sunday Community!
SHOW NOTES:
Writer Katie Samia shares how prayerful imagination, anchored in the biblical text and historical detail, can help us encounter Jesus with wonder. Katie traces her journey through spiritual direction, healing, and creative research, then retells Gospel scenes through women’s perspectives: Pilate’s wife, Mary, the Samaritan woman, a midwife at the Nativity, and more. We talk about how to practice imaginative prayer without drifting from Scripture, letting brief “glimpses” become invitations, and why Jesus’ miracles of healing still speak to unseen places in us. You’ll hear practical ways to begin: read the passage slowly, ask honest questions, notice one detail, and carry it into prayer. If you’ve longed to feel included in the biblical story, or to feel loved by God again, this episode is a warm, reverent path toward deeper intimacy with Jesus and a renewed love for His Word.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Katie Sampias:
Follow Katie on Substack
Katie’s book
Follow Katie on Instagram
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
- Scripture References:
John 2:1–11 — Wedding at Cana (joy, Mary’s nudge, first sign).
John 4:4–42 — The Samaritan woman (transformation and witness).
Luke 2:1–20 — Nativity (midwife imagined; birth context).
Luke 1:26–38 — Annunciation / Visitation to Mary.
Matthew 27:19 — Pilate’s wife’s dream about Jesus.
- Other Mentions:
The First Spiritual Exercises by Michael Hansen
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people.
And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.
If you’ve been encouraged by what you hear, would you prayerfully consider joining us on Patreon? You’re not just subscribing, you’re helping share stories that point people back to Jesus.
Thank you for being a part of the Halfway to Sunday Community!
SHOW NOTES:
Founder/author Tom Snow (Just2BeClear) joins Jill to unpack a lifetime of following Jesus through renewal movements, spiritual warfare, and a call to holy disruption that leads back to Scripture and a daily walk with God. Tom shares his early formation in the charismatic move, lessons on standing firm, and why the enemy loves division while Jesus calls His people to unity. He urges listeners to test every teaching in the Word and explains how the peace of God helps us discern God’s voice from counterfeits. If you’re weary of religious noise, confused by denominational division, or hungry for a steady, Spirit-led life, this episode is a practical, hope-filled invitation to relationship over performance and to walking with the living God every day.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Tom Snow:
Website
Follow Tom on Substack
Books: The Daily Stand & Set the Captives Free
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
- Scripture References:
Ephesians 6:12 — “We wrestle not against flesh and blood…” (spiritual warfare).
Philippians 4:7 — “Peace of God…will guard your hearts and minds.” (discernment).
John 7:38–39 — “Rivers of living water…this He spoke of the Spirit.” (life with Spirit).
James 1:27 — “True religion…widows and orphans, keep oneself unstained.” (religion redefined).
Job 1 — Satan in God’s presence (exposes naïve spiritual myths).
Romans 8:1 (alluded) — “No condemnation in Christ Jesus.”
Matthew 11:28–30 - “My yoke is easy… my burden is light.”
Great Commandment - love God, love neighbor (Mark 12:30–31 / Matt 22:37–39)
- Other Mentions:
Tom's Books: The Daily Stand & Set the Captives Free
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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Show Notes
Why does “doing all the Christian things” still feel empty? Pastor Phil Tague (Ransom Church, author of Jesus Be The Centerfold) unpacks a candid journey from resisting God’s call to embracing Jesus’ lordship, moving from accessory-level faith to Christ at the center. Phil shares the conflict of wanting the benefits of a relationship with God without the cost and offers practical ways to pursue intimacy with Jesus: Scripture, prayer, honest journaling, and letting the Word shape us (not the other way around). We discuss identity (citizens of the Kingdom first), daily obedience as success, and the real cost of discipleship…and yet how surrender actually lightens the load. If you’ve felt stuck in “cheap faith,” this conversation invites you to let go of the bucket, trust Jesus with every room of your heart, and discover freedom in being fully known and fully chosen.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Phil Tague:
Website
Follow Phil Tague on Instagram
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
2 Corinthians 5:17 - new creation in Christ (lordship/surrender theme).
Joshua 24:15 - “Choose this day…” (no fence-sitting).
Luke 9:23 - deny self, take up your cross daily.
Romans 12:1 - living sacrifice, true worship.
John 3:16 - God’s love and the gospel center.
Matthew 11:28–30 - “My yoke is easy… my burden is light.”
Great Commandment - love God, love neighbor (Mark 12:30–31 / Matt 22:37–39)
- Other Mentions:
Ransom Church (Sioux Falls, SD) — sermons & resources: ransom.church
Awaken Church Planter Network — church-plant training launched by Ransom.
Phil Tague — site + book info + free study guide: philltague.com
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people.
And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.
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Thank you for being a part of the Halfway to Sunday Community!
When life hits hard - diagnosis, discouragement, or long fatigue - how do we move forward with Jesus? Rob shares a vulnerable health battle, the near-misses that shaped his faith, and why he calls himself a “faith and health warrior.” He unpacks practical stewardship (sleep, nutrition, sunlight, movement), the mind-body-spirit connection, and a simple rhythm that pairs declarations, Scripture, and prayer to reorient hope (his Monday anchor: Isaiah 40:31). We talk about replacing fear with formation, caring for our bodies as God’s temples, and taking the next faithful step when we don’t have the whole plan. If you’re navigating illness, anxiety, or spiritual exhaustion, this conversation offers both theology and tools so you can seek God’s healing presence and participate in your own recovery story.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Rob Rene:
Website
Follow Exodus Strong on Instagram
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SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Isaiah 40:31 Rob’s Monday prayer/verse in his guide.
Genesis 2:7 God breathes His breath into humanity (Rob references God’s breath in us).
Matthew 25:21 “Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Rob’s longing at life’s end.)
- Other Mentions:
Exodus Strong (Rob’s company) + free sample page: exodusstrong.com/free
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people.
And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.
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SHOW NOTES:
What do you do when the life you pictured breaks apart? In this tender, practical episode, Gail Showalter and Jill talk about rebuilding when you feel behind and how God often shows up in ordinary details and how starting over can become holy ground. You’ll hear about setting boundaries that guard your peace, finding steady support (wise friends, mentors, counselors, faith communities), and simple rhythms that push back on isolation: sleep, Scripture, walks, small goals. Gail also shares why a focused season of growth can create ripple effects far beyond you, moving from pain to purpose in ways only God could write. If you’re navigating loss, change, or a fresh beginning, this conversation offers Christian encouragement and concrete next steps. You don’t need the whole map…just the next faithful step.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Gail Showalter:
Website
Gail’s Book
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Zechariah 4:10 Don’t despise small beginnings
Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart
James 1:27 Care for widows and orphans
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people.
And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.
If you’ve been encouraged by what you hear, would you prayerfully consider joining us on Patreon? You’re not just subscribing, you’re helping share stories that point people back to Jesus.
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SHOW NOTES:
Why does the supernatural feel normal in Scripture but rare in our lives? Joshua Spatha traces his journey from a cerebral, science-heavy education to decades in missions, where neat arguments about deism and cessationism couldn’t explain what he witnessed. He argues our materialist culture conditions low expectations (and low pursuit) while Scripture calls us to seek the gifts and align with God’s will in the places He’s moving. We explore how worldview shapes experience, why bad examples don’t make good arguments, and the humility required to test doctrine in the wild, not just in theory. If you’ve wrestled with doubt, abuse of spiritual language, or fear of being fooled, this conversation offers a wiser way: pursue truth, reject counterfeits, and expect God to be who He’s always been. Practical, thoughtful, and faith-stretching.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Joshua Spatha:
Website
Joshua’s Book
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Matthew 7:7 — “Ask… seek… knock.”
1 Corinthians 14:1 / 12:31 — “Pursue spiritual gifts… earnestly desire.”
Matthew 13:44 — Parable of the treasure hidden in a field
Hebrews 13:8 — “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever”
Luke 19:10 — “The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost”
- Other Mentions:
YWAM (Youth With A Mission)
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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What if God is inviting you to begin before you feel qualified? In this conversation, Jill and Neisia unpack a life woven together by love, service, and creativity and the surprising ways God confirms our calling through ordinary moments. You’ll hear the backstory of her 21-day Jumpstart Business Blueprint (a Scripture-anchored roadmap born from lingering obedience), how to listen for God’s nudges, and why the next faithful yes matters more than a flawless plan. Together they name the fears that stall us (imposter syndrome, perfectionism, comparison) and offer gentle practices to move forward: pray first, set a simple rhythm, create in service of people, and trust God with the outcome. If you’ve been sitting on an idea, a book, or a new season, this episode will help you trade hesitation for obedience and rediscover your kingdom creativity.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Neisia Allen:
Instagram
Website
Neisia’s Book
Love Foundation
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SHOW NOTES
- Other Mentions:
Days of Thunder scene (lol)
- Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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If your money story feels heavy, this episode is a reset. Ralph Estep Jr. (Financially Confident Christian) shares how faith and finances actually belong together—and why surrender and gratitude are the first steps out of shame. He unpacks a Jesus-centered approach to money: give first, create an intentional spending plan, track every dollar for 30 days, and build an emergency fund one small deposit at a time. We talk needs vs. wants, social media comparison, the power of a weekly Spending Sabbath, accountability, and celebrating small wins. Ralph also walks through anchoring Scriptures (Luke 14:28; Proverbs 21:20; 2 Corinthians 9:7; Ecclesiastes 11:2) and names what many of us feel but rarely say: your worth is in Christ, not in your balance sheet. Practical, hope-filled, and deeply pastoral—this conversation will help you trade anxiety for stewardship, joy, and freedom.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Ralph Estep Jr:
Instagram
Website
Download Ralph’s Book Free!
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Philippians 4:4
Luke 14:28
Proverbs 21:20
2 Corinthians 9:7
Ecclesiastes 11:2
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #71 God, Where Are You in This? w/ Raylynn Van Oort
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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When the world is loud, faith can feel confusing. In this conversation, Thomas West (pastor and co-author of The Gospel Way Catechism) unpacks a practical path toward clarity and formation. We explore how catechesis (simple Q&A rooted in Scripture) helps everyday Christians move from information overload to a Jesus-centered, lived faith. Thomas shares why opposition isn’t always failure, how joy and suffering coexist (James 1), and what real freedom looks like (not “no limits,” but serving God). He walks through the catechism’s seven sections—from knowing God and identity, to salvation, the church, and future hope—and the “you’ve heard it said… but Christianity says…” framework that connects, then lovingly confronts, cultural scripts with the gospel. Whether you’re discipling a small group, parenting, or rebuilding your own habits, this episode offers tools to memorize truth, engage culture with grace, and follow Jesus with confidence.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Ways you can connect with Thomas West:
Instagram
Buy the book
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Psalm 37:3-4
James 1:2-4 (“count it all joy”)
Matthew 5-7 (Sermon on the Mount)
Acts 17:16-34 (Paul teaching at Mars Hill)
- Other Mentions:
How to Reach the West Again (Tim Keller)
Leslie Newbigin
C.S. Lewis
Martin Luther Catechism
Westminster Catechism
Wayne Grudem Systematic Theology
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #71 God, Where Are You in This? w/ Raylynn Van Oort
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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When the needs in the world around us feel endless, most of us freeze. In this episode, Jill sits down with Dr. Terence Lester (Love Beyond Walls, The Dignity Museum) to reimagine a Jesus-shaped response to the hurting and vulnerable. Terence shares his story - from dropout to PhD - and why proximity, not performance, is where meaningful change begins. Together they explore practical rhythms of service (clear your plate to create margin, start with one hour a week, learn names, join what’s already working), and how a theology of dignity reframes everything. Instead of quick fixes or guilt, this is an invitation to steady, courageous presence - neighbors loving neighbors with justice and grace. They also talk about Dr. Lester’s new book From Dropout to Doctorate: Breaking the Chains of Educational Injustice releasing this week. If you’ve felt helpless, cynical, or unsure where to start, this episode will help you take your first faithful step toward faith in action.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
You can connect with Dr. Terence Lester:
His website
Love Beyond Walls
Dignity Museum
Instagram
Buy his book
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Psalm 68:6 (God sets the lonely in families)
Micah 6:8
- Other Mentions:
Trauma informed care
- Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #71 God, Where Are You in This? w/ Raylynn Van Oort
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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In this honest solo episode, Jill reflects on the swirl of “hot-button” conversations dominating social media and how quickly our zeal to be right can eclipse the call to love. She shares a recent DM exchange that forced her to pause, listen, and ask better questions, then reframes the whole moment with a time-tested guide: In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity. Jill walks through core Christian essentials (Jesus’ death and resurrection, salvation by grace through faith, Christ’s promised return), contrasts them with non-essentials (worship styles, baptism methods, women in ministry, young vs. old earth), and offers a practical filter for knowing when to lean in and when to lay it down. If you’re exhausted by online arguments but still want to share about Jesus with courage and kindness, this episode will help you lead with love without abandoning conviction.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
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SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Ephesians 2:8-9
John 14:6
- Other Mentions:
Young Earth vs Old Earth
- Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #71 God, Where Are You in This? w/ Raylynn Van Oort
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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What happens when love for your neighbors collides with violence and corruption? Jill sits down with Kurt to trace four decades in Honduras, how he and his wife, Joanne, listened, learned the culture, and formed ASJ to confront systemic harm with practical, proximate love. You’ll hear how a simple “next right step” (hiring an ex-cop investigator and a lawyer) helped solve homicides in their own neighborhood and dramatically decreased killings over time, and how that grassroots work later informed national efforts to reform policing and pursue justice. You’ll also hear about a historic prayer march that united Protestant and Catholic leaders and drew hundreds of thousands to pray for peace and democracy - an image of the church shoulder-to-shoulder for the good of a nation. This is a tender, courageous look at faithful presence, structural change, and why “perfect love drives out fear.”
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Micah 6:8
Isaiah 1:17
1 John 4:18
- Other Mentions:
ASJ Website
Buy Bear Witness Book (and more information)
- Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths
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In this episode, Jill unpacks Hebrews 13:15 and the invitation to bring God a “sacrifice of praise.” What does it mean to worship when it feels costly? How do we praise when life is heavy, uncertain, or painful? Jill explores the connection between Old Testament offerings and the freedom we now have in Christ, reminding us that joy and worship are not separate from our struggles but can flow through them. This episode takes an honest look at the ways we sometimes withhold our praise—out of fear, pride, or control—and how laying those things down creates space for deeper intimacy with God. With practical takeaways and heartfelt encouragement, Jill invites us to rediscover the beauty of worship, even in seasons of hardship, and to trust that God meets us in the cost of our praise.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!
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SHOW NOTES:
- Scripture References:
Psalm 107
Hebrews 13:15
Romans 12:1
- Other Mentions:
Join us as we study the Gospel of Mark!
The Cost of Praise Listener Guide
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths
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Have you ever trusted someone or something so deeply…only to find out later that it wasn’t what you thought it was? In today’s episode Jill is joined by RayLynn Van Oort whose unbelievable story of overcoming the years she spent in a cult will be one you won’t soon forget. Jill and Raylynn talk about Raylynn’s new book and how it details the years of experiencing emotional and physical trauma, how her time in jail actually set her free and how Jesus brought her out of it, setting her on a path of healing and hope. This is an episode about courage in the middle of uncertainty, hope in the midst of loss, and the kind of trust that can only grow when you have no choice but to hold on to Jesus.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!
SHOW NOTES
- Other Mentions:
Raylynn’s Website
Follow Raylynn on Instagram
Buy Raylynn’s Book
- Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths
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In this episode of Halfway to Sunday, host Jill welcomes Jeremy Jenkins, a writer, pastor, and professor, to discuss his journey of faith and his work with 'All Things, All People.' They highlight the significance of curiosity and understanding other religions to effectively share the gospel. Jeremy shares personal stories about his passion for engaging with diverse belief systems and emphasizes the importance of building relationships through love, respect, and truth. The episode also delves into practical tools and strategies for evangelism, aiming to equip listeners to confidently share their faith and connect with those of different backgrounds.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!
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SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
1 Peter 3:15
Luke 10
- Other Mentions:
All Things All People website
Jeremy Jenkins - ATAP on Instagram
3D Gospel Book, Jayson George
Reason for God, Tim Keller
Roman’s Road
Here are some resources for apologetics if you want to dig in more:
Dr. Frank Turek
Sean McDowell
J. Warner Wallace
Dr. William Lang Craig
- Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #67 When Religion Isn’t Jesus w/ Brandi Bronson
Episode #65 Growing Through What You’re Avoiding
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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How do we know we are on the right track when following God means the path can feel so unknown? In today’s episode, Stephanie Yttrup and I talk about the complexities of stepping out in obedience and sharing your faith in on-line spaces. Stephanie has been a writer for as long as she can remember and has been using her words and her voice to point people to Jesus, truth and encouraging us all to stand firm in both.
Following Jesus outside of our comfort zones can feel scary but this episode reminds us that we truly are never alone.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!
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SHOW NOTES
- Other Mentions:
Stephanie’s Website
Follow Stephanie on Instagram
Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths
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What happens when you leave behind the only faith you’ve ever known? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Brandi Bronson who shares her story of walking away from Mormonism and discovering the real Jesus on the other side. This conversation is raw, honest, and full of grace for those deconstructing, wrestling, or simply trying to understand the difference between religion and relationship. Together, we talk about Brandi’s new book, freedom, fear, and the unexpected beauty of encountering Christ after the structures fall. Whether you’re recovering from legalism, questioning your background, or just searching for something more real, this episode is a powerful reminder that Jesus isn’t afraid of your questions. He’s not confined to a building or a system. He meets us where we are.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!
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SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Hebrews 12:2
- Other Mentions:
The Journey to Jesus: Finding Christ after Leaving Mormonism (Brandi’s Book)
Happy Lies (Melissa Dougherty)
Brandi on Instagram
Mormon Research Ministry
Jeremy Jenkins - All Things All People
- Bible Resources:
Patreon
The Bible Project
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths
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Have you ever felt far from God? Like your prayers are going unanswered or you're stuck in a spiritual wilderness? In this honest solo episode, Jill opens up about what it’s like to feel disconnected from God and the uncomfortable, but holy, invitation that sometimes comes with it. From recognizing the lies we believe (“I must not have enough faith”) to identifying distractions, burnout, and avoidance, this episode helps you name what’s really going on beneath the silence. Jill shares biblical wisdom, practical ways to reengage, and gentle encouragement for when your emotions feel louder than God’s voice. Whether you're in a season of grief, disappointment, or quiet wrestling, this is a no-shame space to breathe, recalibrate, and remember, you are not alone. God is near. Always.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Psalm 13
Psalm 22
Romans 8
1 Kings 19:5-8 (Elijah: eat and take a nap)
Isaiah 43:19
Matthew 11:29
- Other Mentions:
Gentle & Lowly Book
Bible Resources:
Engaging God’s Word
Patreon
The Journaling Bible I use
(**affiliate links)
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths
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In this honest and hope-filled conversation, pastor and author Kevin Thompson joins Jill to explore what it really means to grow in spiritual maturity. Together, they unpack the everyday barriers that keep us stuck - like grief we avoid, emotions we suppress, or the pressure to “perform” spiritually. Kevin offers rich insight into how emotional health and honest relationships are essential to deep faith, sharing personal stories, practical rhythms, and how differences in relationships (especially marriage) can be a strength, not a threat. Whether you're navigating anxiety, longing for deeper connection with God, or wondering if your faith is actually growing, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and move forward with intention. It’s an encouraging guide for anyone craving spiritual depth in the middle of real life.
As always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content and an extended version of this episode!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Psalm 1
- Other Mentions:
“The Power of Grief, Goodbyes & God’s Calling” (Apr 2025) granitebay.baysideonline.com
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths
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Are you craving more from your faith than feel-good quotes and surface-level messages? In this episode, we unpack why so many Christian women feel spiritually stuck—and how to pursue the depth your soul longs for. We’ll explore how to take charge of your spiritual depth, what meaningful Bible teaching actually looks like, and practical ways you can grow in spiritual maturity right where you are. Whether you’ve been following Jesus for years or feel like you're just going through the motions, this conversation will remind you that God invites you to know Him deeply—not just know about Him. You don’t have to settle for shallow. You were made for more. Tune in to discover tools, encouragement, and a clear next step toward a faith that’s rooted, rich, and real.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Luke 7:21-23
- Other Mentions:
Episode #63 w/ Perseus Poku
Relevant Magazine Article
Bible Resources:
Engaging God’s Word
Community Bible Study (CBS)
Patreon
The Bible Project
LOGOS
The Journaling Bible I use
(**affiliate links)
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths
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Is Christianity still defensible in today’s skeptical culture? In this compelling episode of Halfway to Sunday, we sit down with apologist and radio host Perseus Poku, founder of Sound Reasoning Ministries, to unpack the critical role of apologetics, faith defense, and biblical truth in the life of every believer.
Perseus shares how apologetics strengthens your personal faith, equips you to answer hard questions, and helps you share the gospel with clarity and confidence. We also explore how reason and faith go hand in hand—and why knowing what you believe and why you believe it is essential in today’s world.
Whether you’re new to apologetics or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights.
As always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!
🔗 Learn more about Sound Reasoning Ministries here, and don’t forget to subscribe and share!
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
1 Peter 3:5
Luke 7
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths
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What if your walk with God felt less like obligation and more like a daring adventure? In this episode of Halfway to Sunday, we’re diving into Romans 8:15–17 (The Message) with speaker and professional encourager, Andrea Watson. This is a look-back episode and we unpack what it means to live “adventurously expectant” — leaning into faith with freedom, boldness, and deep trust.
Andrea shares her personal story of learning to take those wild, first steps of faith and we talk about the tension between fear and faith, the power of identity in Christ, and how to step into a Spirit-led life that expects God to show up.
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🔗 Connect with Andrea Watson and learn more about her call to equipping here.
- Scripture References:
Romans 8 (msg version) Adventurously Expectant
Genesis 15-22 (The story of Abraham)
Philippians 4:7 (Peace that surpasses all understanding)
- Other Mentions:
Jill’s Bible (Journal Bible example) (**affiliate links)
Tangled Scene (Repunzel)
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths
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If you’ve been chasing success but still feel stuck, unseen, or spiritually dry—this conversation is for you. Guest Bethny Ricks opens up about losing her identity in the middle of achievement, the cost of silence, and the courage it takes to reclaim your voice by rooting yourself in what’s always been true: who God says you are.
Bethny is a FORCE. She’s a business executive, author and speaker and when she is not looking for the next mountain to climb (yes actual mountains) she is coaching, writing and helping people find their voice. You can find Bethny's book, Face Forward, wherever you buy books.
As always, the conversation starts with Tell Me Something Good (what is bringing us joy) you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
The Psalms/Psalm 91
- Other Mentions:
Bethny's Book: Face Forward
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths
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How does celebration and joy lead us into a stronger faith? In this new Halfway to Sunday episode, host Jill Camacho chats with the one and only DeAnn Carpenter about joy, open-handed living and DeAnn’s book Throwing Confetti: Becoming a Voice of Hooray in a Hurting World. It’s easy to forget there is good in the world around us but DeAnn point us to the One who works all things out for our good.
As always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
For God so LOVED…
1 Corinthians 2
Job 4:12
Ecclesiastes 8:7
Ephesians 4:29
- Other Mentions:
Priscilla Shirer
Throwing Confetti
Refuge
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths
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So what happens when you experience rejection? How do we heal and how can this affect our relationship with Jesus? In this new Halfway to Sunday episode, host Jill Camacho chats with Tabitha Panariso about what happens when we walk through rejection and about her new book Loyal in His Love: An Invitation to Be Held by Jesus When Others Let You Go. Rejection isn’t easy but Tabitha guides us through it with so much grace and so much hope.
As always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!
Follow Tabitha on Instagram
Subscribe to Tabitha’s Substack
Buy Tabitha's Book
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Hebrews 11:1
Luke 19:40 (“even the rocks cry out”)
1 Samuel 7:12 (Ebenezer stone)
- Other Mentions:
Thunderbolts
Loyal in His Love by Tabitha Panariso*
Deb Dana and Glimmers
Ridiculous Joy
Foster Care Awareness Month Resources (here, here and here)
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #56 Does the Armor of God Even Matter?
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #57 Be Still & Let Go: The Vulnerability of Wrestling with God w/ Jeni Harding
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If faith is so personal, why should discipleship lead us to serve others? In this new Halfway to Sunday episode, host Jill Camacho chats with Heidi White about what loving our neighbor truly means as a disciple of Jesus and how prayer is the start to it all. Faith in Action: Discipleship That Serves is the reminder that if Jesus has changed our life in any way, it should be visible by what we do and how we love others. As always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Luke 18:1-8
James 1:27
Isaiah 58
Matthew 13
Ephesians 3
- Other Mentions:
The Alliance
TBRI
What is a CASA?
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths
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Why does it feel so vulnerable to wrestle with God? In this new Halfway to Sunday episode, host Jill Camacho chats with Jeni Harding about what it might look like if we choose to dive deeper into faith and the vulnerability of wrestling with God. Be Still & Let Go is the reminder that we can trust God without having to hold it all together ourselves. As always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Mary and Martha Lazarus John 11:21-22
Psalm 139:23-24
- Other Mentions:
Streetlights: Bible app
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths
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Do you skip over the supernatural side of faith? We understand. In this new Halfway to Sunday episode, host Jill Camacho chats with Georgia Bliss about the Armor of God and why we might skip over this part of scripture. We take a look at Ephesians 6 and unpack what it means for us and our faith. We ask the weird questions, admit we don’t have it all figured out, but somehow we feel slightly more equipped than we did when we started. We also talk about Georgia’s big plans, what’s bringing us joy (of course) and we also have a super fun invitation for all. If you’ve wrestled with feeling uncomfortable about “principalities of darkness” and spiritual warfare this thirty-minute conversation will help. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Ephesians 6:10-18 Armor of God
Psalm 91
- Bible Study Supplies We Use*:
Journal the Word Bible | Highlighters | Tabs | Pens | Ruler
- Other Mentions:
Severance
Grey’s Anatomy
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Psalm 91 Study*
- Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths
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In this episode I sit down with Adrienne Neufeld who shares new insight on bringing light into dark spaces. Adrienne lives a busy life of church ministry with her husband while also diving into the world of comedy in the online space and on the local scene. I love how our conversation touches on the importance of laughter and joy AND the importance of going where God is calling us.
SHOW NOTES
- Mentions:
Follow Adrienne on Instagram
Change the Odds Podcast with Kevin Thompson
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths
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In this episode we’re celebrating a birthday and stepping a little outside some comfort zones as we get a little personal. I am joined by our friends Georgia Bliss and Dina Flores as we dive into some questions and reflection
Speaking of birthdays, we have a surprise for YOU over on Patreon this week. The Andrea Watson is joining us for a bonus episode and all you have to do is sign up for a FREE Patreon account to gain access.
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
- Other Mentions:
Remember God, Annie F Downs
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #39 Performance or Surrender
Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy
Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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In this episode we welcome Erin Moon to the conversation. Erin is a writer and a podcaster, a wife and mom. And in today’s conversation we chat about our love of freshly baked bread, Little Women and why we are actively avoiding The Chosen. (For now.)
We also discuss Erin’s new book “I’ve Got Questions: The Spiritual Practice of Having it Out with God.” and I’m so excited for you to join us for the conversation.
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
The Book of Ecclesiastes
Fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5)
Jesus being asked if He’s the Messiah (Luke 7)
Peter responding to Jesus “Where else are we going to go?” (John 6)
- Other Mentions:
More of Jill’s Story: Episode #4
Every Broken Thing Lent Study
Counterpoints Books (Zondervan)
Little Women
The Chosen
The Passion of the Christ
Other places you can find Erin Moon:
Newsletter
Website
I’ve Got Questions Book
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episode #52 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 2
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #49 This Changes Everything w/ Charmaine Wells
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In this episode Georgia and I dive into Part 2 of our discipleship conversation. It gets a little personal as we ask ourselves the questions, who am I actually following? What am I allowing to shape my life? Is it Jesus or is it something else?
We also talk about some of the practical ways we can know what true discipleship looks like while also remembering that we don’t have to have all the answers to be a disciple of Jesus.
*And if you missed last week’s episode, here is Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Matthew 28:16–20...the great commission
- Other Mentions:
Practicing the Way - John Mark Comer
J Pokluda (Instagram)
Growing Up (Book)
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #39 Performance or Surrender
Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy
Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
In today’s episode, Georgia and I dive into the topic of discipleship - and what it means for all of us as followers of Jesus. I love that Georgia brings so much knowledge to this conversation and I love getting to hear even more about her experiences in the discipleship programs she’s been a part of - especially as she prepares to head back to Hawaii this summer.
SHOW NOTES
- Scripture References:
Matthew 28:16–20...the great commission
- Other Mentions:
Practicing the Way - John Mark Comer
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #39 Performance or Surrender
Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy
Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
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In this episode Mackenzie Cook joins us for another conversation as we dig a little deeper into purpose, stepping outside our comfort zones and getting excited for whatever comes next. Mackenzie is an executive coach, a teller of the Good News and always seems to see the best version of whoever she is talking to. She is a gift!
SHOW NOTES
- Mentions:
Mackenzie Cook is an Executive Coach, laughter-enthusiast, Jesus follower, lover of meeting new people, and all around passionate about calling people to “more” in their lives. Check out her website mackenziecookcoaching.com to hear more about how coaching could be an incredible resource for you!
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #39 Performance or Surrender
Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy
Episode #41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?
Episode #42 Was That Just Me?
Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?
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In this episode we talk with Charmaine Wells about living a life of worship, managing tensions and how we don’t have to be afraid of being curious about our faith.
Charmaine has toured all over the world as a Christian artist, she’s a worship pastor, an amazing mom and wife, and truly one of my favorite people. You’re going to love her.
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- Scripture References:
Romans 12
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #39 Performance or Surrender
Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy
Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
In this episode we talk about how we actually view Jesus’ promise that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. This is something that we say, but do we actually believe it when it matters most.
We unpack Matthew 11:28-30 while also admitting that we, ourselves, don’t always get this right.
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- Scripture References:
Mathew 11:28-30
John 16:33
Hebrews 4:16
- Other Mentions:
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #39 Performance or Surrender
Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy
Episode #41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?
Episode #42 Was That Just Me?
Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
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In this episode we talk about the power of sharing our last 2% and how that can set us free with our friend, Mackenzie Cook.
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- Other Mentions:
Mackenzie Cook is an Executive Coach, laughter-enthusiast, Jesus follower, lover of meeting new people, and all around passionate about calling people to “more” in their lives. Check out her website mackenziecookcoaching.com to hear more about how coaching could be an incredible resource for you!
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #39 Performance or Surrender
Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy
Episode #41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?
Episode #42 Was That Just Me?
Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
In this episode we talk about the importance of knowing what you actually believe, the invitation to get a little uncomfortable and why Lent can be a part of our worship.
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- Scripture References:
John 3:30
- Other Mentions:
Note: Lent is a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in the Christian church. It's a time of preparation for Easter, when Christians celebrate Jesus' resurrection. This year, Lent begins March 5th.
- Remembrance (Hillsong Worship)
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #39 Performance or Surrender
Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy
Episode #41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?
Episode #42 Was That Just Me?
Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?
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In this episode we are reminded that our stories matter, age is just a number and that bold faith is a process.
Resources:
If you or someone you know needs help, dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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*Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin
Episode #39 Performance or Surrender
Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy
Episode #41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?
Episode #42 Was That Just Me?
Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
In this episode we talk friendship, first impressions and living out our faith in an authentic way.
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Other Mentions:
For more of Jill’s faith story, see Episode #4: Seeing God in Our Stories (Jill’s Turn)
Community Bible Study
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #39 Performance or Surrender
Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy
Episode #41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?
Episode #42 Was That Just Me?
Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
In this episode we get a little spicy about sharing our faith and how we can care less about what other people think.
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
Matthew 22:36-40
2 Corinthians 5:20
Galatians 1:10
1 Peter 3:15
James 2
Colossians 3:23-24
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #38 New You or New Creation?
Episode #39 Performance or Surrender
Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy
Episode #41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?
Episode #42 Was That Just Me?
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
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In this episode we get honest about hearing the voice of God, the challenges and how we can trust what we’re hearing.
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Scripture References:
John 10:27
John 14:26
Other Mentions:
Jess Connolly post
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #38 New You or New Creation?
Episode #39 Performance or Surrender?
Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy
Episode #41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?
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In this episode we talk the practical ways of staying connected, locking in and realizing rest might be the answer.
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
- Colossians 3:23
- Genesis 28/Joshua 4 (Memorial Stones)
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
- Episode #28 What Would You Tell Your Younger Self?
- Episode #36 How Do We Abide in Joy?
- Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?
- Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin
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In this episode we talk about talents, what happens when we hear God wrong and how to follow our joy.
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
1 Samuel 15:22/Matthew 9:13 (Obedience over sacrifice)
1 Peter 4:10
Other Mentions:
Thrive School, Bayside Church
Episode #38 New You or New Creation? (Last week’s episode)
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #28 What Would You Tell Your Younger Self?
Episode #36 How Do We Abide in Joy?
Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?
Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.
In this episode we continue our conversation about purpose, how much God loves us, and how surrender grows our faith.
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
2 Corinthians 5:20
Matthew 6:33/6:10
1 Peter 5:6-7
Other Mentions:
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #30 How to Keep Our Peace?
Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?
Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
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In this episode we talk about soft launching the new year, paying attention and how slowing down just might be the answer.
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
Ephesians 2:10
Genesis 1
Other Mentions:
Reyes Magos Holiday
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #30 How to Keep Our Peace?
Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?
Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
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In this episode we talk about Christmas morning and how the Holy Spirit and community help us see the love of Jesus.
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
John 15
1 John 3:1a
Other Mentions:
Be Near Me, Lord Jesus Advent Study
Episode #20 What is Joy (and what is it not?)
Gentle and Lowly (Book)
Dre’s Christmas Playlist
Jill’s Christmas Playlist
Other episodes that may be helpful:
Episode #30 How to Keep Our Peace?
Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?
Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin
Episode #34 How Do We Abide in Hope (Advent Week 1)
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
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In this episode we talk joy, glimmers and, surprisingly, rest
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
John 15
Psalm 16
Other Mentions:
Be Near Me, Lord Jesus Advent Study
Daddy’s Home 2
Star Wars
Mission Impossible
Harry Potter
Lord of the Rings
Episode #20 What is Joy (and what is it not?)
Carey Nieuhof
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #30 How to Keep Our Peace?
Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?
Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin
Episode #34
How Do We Abide in Hope (Advent Week 1)
Dre’s Christmas Playlist
Jill’s Christmas Playlist
Other episodes that may be helpful:
Episode #30 How to Keep Our Peace?
Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?
Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin
Episode #34 How Do We Abide in Hope (Advent Week 1)
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In this episode we talk peace, shepherds and proximity.
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
John 15 & John 16:33
Luke 2
1 Samuel 17 (King David)
Other Mentions:
Be Near Me, Lord Jesus Advent Study
The Gift of With Book by Janelle McGuckin
Episode #34 How Do We Abide in Hope (Advent Week 1)
Dre’s Christmas Playlist
Jill’s Christmas Playlist
The Grinch (Both versions)
Where Are You Christmas (song)
Eye of the Hurricane (Hamilton)
The Eye (Brandi Carlile)
Other episodes that may be helpful:
Episode #30 How to Keep Our Peace?
Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?
Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.
In this episode we unpack advent and kick off the season by talking about hope.
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
John 15
Luke 2
Hebrews 11:1
Other Mentions:
Be Near Me, Lord Jesus Advent Study
The Gift of With Book by Janelle McGuckin
Ashes (the start of Halfway to Sunday)
Brene Brown quote, The Gift of Imperfection
Episode #30 How to Keep Our Peace?
Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?
Dre’s Christmas Playlist
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre. In this episode we talk about the withness of God and the power of story with our friend and guest, Janelle McGuckin. We discuss the essence of Thanksgiving traditions, the concept of being 'with God' in our daily lives, and the inspiration behind Janelle's book, 'The Gift of With.' As we approach the holiday season, we explore the importance of gratitude and the practice of listening prayer. Whether you're an empty-nester or navigating spiritual journeys, this episode offers heartfelt insights into finding God's presence in every season of life.
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Other Mentions:
The Gift of With Book by Janelle McGuckin
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
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In this episode, we dive into the reality of disagreements in our relationships and communities, especially with the holiday season approaching. From the humorous differences like where plants belong and the chocolate-mint debate to more serious divergences in opinion at the dinner table, we discuss how to navigate these conversations with love, grace, and curiosity. By looking to Jesus as our example of asking good questions and honoring the person before us, we explore how to maintain unity even amidst our differences. Join us as we share our personal experiences, offer practical advice for handling disagreement well, and underscore the importance of listening and humility.
Other Mentions:
Adam Grant Article
Preacher, Prosecutor, Politician & Scientist
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.
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In this episode we talk about striving, anxiety and Jesus’ invitation to peaceful presence.
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
Luke 10:38-42
John 15
Hebrews 4:16
Other Mentions:
Breathwork on Patreon
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In this episode, we get grounded, we address the elephant in the room, and we prioritize peace this holiday season.
SHOW NOTES
Other Mentions:
The Lazy Genius
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In this episode ….we tackle insecurity and talk about how to get more confident.
SHOW NOTES
Other Mentions:
Chapel Roan
Little Women
Ep#28 What Would You Tell Younger You?
Ep#27 Why We People Please
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In this episode we share words of advice and encouragement to our younger selves and maybe even look forward to words of wisdom from our future selves.
SHOW NOTES
Other Mentions:
For more on Jill & Dre’s stories visit here and here.
(People pleasing episode here.)
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In this episode ….we talk about something we ARE experts in: people pleasing.
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Scripture References:
Galatians 1:10
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In this episode …we get angry. We talk about the original table-flipper. And we create space for curiosity as we navigate what we do with that anger.
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
Exodus 2: 11-22 (Moses)
Genesis 4:1-16 (Cain and Abel)
1 Kings 18:25-40 (the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal)
1 Samuel 1:2-2:21 (story of Hannah)
John 18:10-11 (Peter cutting off the ear)
Psalm 55 (an example of “Imprecatory” Psalms - asking for God’s judgement
Other Mentions:
Inside Out
Moana
Little Women
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In this episode …we ask the question: What is rest? We look to Jesus and scripture for answers and we come to a conclusion that surprised us both.
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
Matthew 11:28-30
Genesis 2
Hebrews 4
Other Mentions:
Rich Villodas “The Deeply Formed Life”
Bible Project: Sabbath
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In this episode …we get a little more raw and real than we normally do as we talk about grief and sadness, why we avoid it and why we shouldn't.
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
John 11:35 Jesus wept
Psalms 13 (how long, Lord?)
Romans 8:28
Revelation 21:4 (No tears in heaven)
Romans 8:26 (The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness)
Other Mentions:
Episode on Joy
Megan Fate
Relaxed Book
Inside Out Movie
Winnie the Pooh quote: “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard”- A.A. Milne.
Suicide and Crisis Hotline Dial 988
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In this episode …we unpack the great commission and how we can practically share the gospel
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
Matthew 28:18-20 The Great Commission
Colossians 3:23
John 4 The Woman at the Well
Genesis 16 The God Who Sees
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In this episode …we ask a lot of questions about God, our attachment style with God and what’s the difference in being scared of God or having the fear of the Lord?
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
1 John 3:1
Other Mentions:
"What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." A.W. Tozer
Attachment Styles:
Full episode with Christi Chatman
Patreon Episode with Christi Chatman
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In this episode …we ask the question: what is the Armor of God, why do we need it and is spiritual warfare real?
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
Ephesians 6:10-17
Psalm 91
Other Mentions:
The Unseen Realm Book
The Unseen Realm Sermon Series (Reality Church)
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In this episode we ask the question: what is joy? And what is it not?
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
John 16:13
2 Corinthians 10:5
1 Peter 1:8
Other Mentions:
Ridiculous Joy
Episode 18
Episode 17
Brene Brown and Vulnerability
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In this episode we ask the question: how do you know if you’ve actually heard from God - because it can be really confusing
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 2:9-11
2 Kings ch2 (Elisha asking for wisdom)
Joshua 6:1-27 (the wall of Jericho)
More scriptures to reference this topic:
Luke 11:13
1 John 5:14,15
Acts 4:31
Other Mentions:
Episode 11 - a little more of Dre’s story of faith
Episode 14 - Going to the Mat with God
Episode 17 - Going for Gold (an episode about the 31 Day Challenge)
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If you liked this episode, we think you will like these episodes, too!
Episode 13: The Good Shepherd (an episode about God as our Shepherd and what that actually means)
Episode 9: The Father’s Heart (an episode about God’s heart for His kids)
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.
In this episode we celebrate six months of this community, we reflect on Ashes and Halfway to Sunday so far and we come back to the core of who we are, which is BRAVE CURIOSITY.
SHOW NOTES
Other Mentions:
Ep #1: Ashes
Ep #1: Halfway to Sunday
Andrea Jacobsen, Artist
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In this episode we share what we learned in the 31 day challenge and how we can all be like olympians.
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 9:23-24
Ephesians 2:10
Other Mentions:
Folklore Season
31 Day Challenge/On Patreon
Hummingbird Story
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In this episode we talk about lack, credit card debt, not knowing enough and what Philippians 4 is actually talking about.
SHOW NOTES
Scripture References:
Matthew 6:25-34
Psalm 23
John 10:10
2 Peter 1:3
Phil 4
Luke 12:22-34
Other Mentions:
@girlsthatinvest
@your.richbff
Information on Debt in America
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In this episode we talk about the complexities of friendship and community and how we weren’t made to do life alone.
Other Mentions:
Stats
Brene Brown: Daring Greatly Book
And video on Vulnerability
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In this episode we take it to the mat, we get in the ring and we talk about wrestling with God.
Scripture References:
Genesis 32:22-32
Habakuk 1:2
Matthew 26:39
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In this episode we are unpacking God as our Good shepherd, what that actually means and what we can learn from sheep.
Scripture References:
Psalm 23
Other Mentions:
A Shepherd’s Look at Psalm 23
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In this episode we talk about how the best things in life come from taking risks, and the best things in life really are closeness with God and living the adventurously expectant life He has for us.
Scripture References:
Psalm 23
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In this episode we are talking about Dre’s BIG life update and being adventurously expectant with God.
Scripture References:
Romans 8 (msg version) Adventurously Expectant
Genesis 15-22 (The story of Abraham)
Philippians 4:7 (Peace that surpasses all understanding)
Other Mentions:
Jill’s Bible (Journal Bible example)
Tangled Scene (Repunzel)
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In this episode we tackle the topic of the Church and Mental Health with special guest Christi Chatman. (And just so you know, you can get the full story of Christi and her "hot therapist" by joining us on Patreon!)
Show Mentions:
Burnout book
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In this episode was talk about the Father’s Heart for us, our relationships with our own dads and how our view of our dads impact the way we see God.
Scriptures and Quotes Referenced:
Ephesians 3:15
The story of Noah (Genesis 9)
Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
“A correct understanding of the triune God is not that of a Father whose central disposition is judgment and a Son whose central disposition is love. The heart of both is one and the same; this is, after all, one God, not two.” - Thomas Goodwin, The Heart of Christ quoted in Gentle and Lowly
Christ is the “radiance and glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature” (Hebrew 1:3)
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In this episode we talk about how grace leads to freedom and abundance and we unpack the things that might be holding us back.
Scriptures Referenced:
Mark 9
Romans 6:14
Psalm 91
John 5
Romans 4:22
Other things we reference in the episode:
The science of speaking things out loud
And more science
“Saying our trust out loud releases faith” pg13 (Psalm 91 Study)
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In this episode we talk about something we think we know - but do we. It’s grace. And it’s found in our weakness, our faith and cheap train tickets.
And just so you know, Dre's full story about her trip can be found on Patreon!
Scriptures Referenced:
Ephesians 2:8
2 Corinthians 12:9
Quote we reference in the episode:
One of these days some simple soul will pick up the Book of God, read it, and believe it. Then the rest of us will be embarrassed. We have adopted the convenient theory that the Bible is a Book to be explained, whereas first and foremost it is a Book to be believed (and after that to be obeyed). - Leonard Ravenhill from (seen in Draw the Circle)
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God’s story continues in each of us. Join us as we learn more about Jill and Dre and how they found faith, friendship…and seeing God even when it felt impossible. In this episode Jill and Dre talk about something near and dear to God’s heart - and near and dear to theirs.
Foster Care Facts (link)
There are over 2,000 biblical mandates to care for the most vulnerable, here are a few:
James 1:27
Psalm 68:5-6a
Isaiah 1
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God’s story continues in each of us. Join us as we learn more about Jill and Dre and how they found faith, friendship…and seeing God even when it felt impossible. In this episode, it's Dre's turn.
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God’s story continues in each of us. Join us as we learn more about Jill and Dre and how they found faith, friendship…and seeing God even when it felt impossible.
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre. In this episode we talk about Community and Acts Chapter 3. How do we keep the “main thing the main thing” when we’re all so different?
SHOW NOTES:
Discussion about Acts Chapter 3 and Acts 2:42
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation with your friends, Jill & Dre. In this episode we talk about the Holy Spirit and Acts Chapter 2. Dre also explains the Trinity to us like we’re 7. It really is helpful.
Show Notes and Links:
Acts Ch2 | Hebrews 11:1 | John 14:12
Pentecost/Feast of Weeks: Feast of Weeks is a harvest festival celebrated in May or June
The Trinity (a video explanation from the Bible Project)
Repentance and Confession episode from Lent
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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation with your friends, Jill & Dre. We are a community for friends and those becoming friends who are looking for a space to ask any and every question about faith and life.
In this episode, we talk about why we kept the podcast going after Lent, Jesus and the Early Church and Acts chapter 1.
Links:
Video on the Book of Acts
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Today we have a conversation about Lent - now that Lent is over - and what comes next after Easter.
Show Notes and Resources:
- Draw the Circle
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- Matthew 28:1-10 NIV
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
2There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
5The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”
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Today we talk about Easter. But not only that, we talk about the week leading up to Easter: Holy Week.
Show Notes and Resources:
- Holy Week and Easter from scripture:
- Matthew 21:1-11 and chapters 26-28
- Mark 11:1-11 and 14:12-16:8
- Luke19:28-44 and 22:1-24:12
- John 12:12-19 and chapters 13, 18-20
- Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemas (John 19:38-42)
- 1 Corinthians 15:14 “And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.”
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- Romans 12:1-2
MSG: “So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you.”
NIV: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship. 2Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
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Ashes: death to life is a conversation for Lent. A limited series on Lent during Lent for our friends and those becoming friends. With Jill and Dre.
Today we talk about Worship and Generosity.
Show Notes and Resources:
- “The Practice of the Presence of God” Brother Lawrence
- A different kind of playlist for you
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Show Notes:
Excerp from Psalm 51
God, be merciful to me
because you are loving.
Because you are always ready to be merciful,
wipe out all my wrongs.
Wash away all my guilt
and make me clean again.
You want me to be completely truthful.
So teach me wisdom.
Take away my sin, and I will be clean.
Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Make me hear sounds of joy and gladness.
Let the bones you crushed be happy again.
Turn your face from my sins.
Wipe out all my guilt.
Create in me a pure heart, God.
Make my spirit right again.
Do not send me away from you.
Do not take your Holy Spirit away from me.
Give me back the joy that comes when you save me.
Keep me strong by giving me a willing spirit.
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Ashes: death to life is a conversation for Lent. A limited series on Lent during Lent for our friends and those becoming friends. With Jill and Dre.
Today we talk about Repentance and Confession.
Show Notes and Resources:
- Gentle & Lowly
- Be The Bridge
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SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:9-13 NLT
Our Father in heaven,may your name be kept holy.10 May your Kingdom come soon.May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today the food we need, 12 and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. 13 And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.
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Ashes: death to life is a conversation for Lent. A limited series on Lent during Lent for our friends and those becoming friends. With Jill and Dre.
Today we talk about Prayer and why it's important.
Show Notes and Resources:
- Common Book of Prayer
- Draw the Circle
- Circle Maker
- The Bible
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2 Timothy 3:14-17 CSB
14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed. You know those who taught you, 15 and you know that from infancy you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
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Ashes: death to life is a conversation for Lent. A limited series on Lent during Lent for our friends and those becoming friends. With Jill and Dre.
Today we talk about reading the Bible and why that’s important.
Show Notes and Resources:
- Bible Project
- Blue Letter Bible
- The Bible Recap
- Bible App
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Matthew 6:16-18 ICB
“When you give up eating, don’t put on a sad face like the hypocrites. They make their faces look strange to show people that they are giving up eating. I tell you the truth, those hypocrites already have their full reward. 17 So when you give up eating, comb your hair and wash your face. 18 Then people will not know that you are giving up eating. But your Father, whom you cannot see, will see you. Your Father sees what is done in secret, and he will reward you.
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Ashes: death to life is a conversation for Lent. A limited series on Lent during Lent for our friends and those becoming friends. With Jill and Dre.
Today we talk about the fasting and feasting aspect of Lent.
Show Notes:
Richard Foster: Celebration of Discipline
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Ashes: death to life is a conversation for Lent.
A limited series on Lent during Lent for our friends and those becoming friends. With Jill and Dre.
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Ashes: death to life is a conversation for Lent
A limited series on Lent during Lent for our friends and those becoming friends. With Jill and Dre.
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True crime.
The case of missing joy.
And the secrecy and silence of shame.
Mentions in this episode:
Brene Brown Ted Talk on Vulnerability
Brene Brown Ted Talk on Shame
Theodore Roosevelt, Excerpt from the speech “Citizenship In A Republic”
delivered at the Sorbonne, in Paris, France on 23 April, 1910
15 Minutes of Shame
True crime.
And the case of missing joy.
It’s all connected.
And I’m part of the problem.
Mentions in this episode:
Tiger King
Tiger Woods
Ridiculous Joy
This is a complicated case. What happens when the victims and the witnesses are also the suspects? Are we all to blame?
There is a new investigation into the disappearance, and possible death, of joy.
A new perspective on a case we didn't expect.
Things Mentioned in the Episode:
The True Joy Podcast Trailer
Ridiculous Joy Playlist
Ridiculous Joy Newsletter
Parks & Rec TV Show
Ted Lasso TV Show
It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life Book
The Catcher in the Rye Book
The Executioner's Song Book
Christopher Pike, Author
Harry Potter Books
Serial Podcast
Join Jill Mansfield in this joy investigation.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Serial
Guardians of the Galaxy II
The Ridiculous Joy Playlist
Ridiculous Joy Newsletter
Ridiculous Joy Instagram