The Sojo Show
Arabah Joy and Jen Evangelista
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The Sojo Show makes Bible Study fun with spontaneous conversations between Arabah Joy and Jen Evangelista. Together we discover how the study of God's Word can impact our everyday lives.
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Nov 20, 2023
Never Give Up: One Woman’s Resilience in the Face of Hardships
Jena Fellers joins AJ on the Sojo Show today to share how she faced moments of doubt and hardship but chose to trust that God was guiding her path. And how we too can discover the strength that comes from exercising faith in God, especially when we need it the most.
Jena's story serves as a tremendous example of walking by faith, not by sight. Despite facing the unknown, she never gave up, continually seeking God's guidance. As Christians, we understand that falling down is inevitable, but, like Jena, we have the ability to get back up, trusting in God's plan for our lives.
We encourage you to listen to Jena's full story and reflect on the concept of trust in your own life. What does trust mean to you?
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Nov 13, 2023
Surviving the Unthinkable: Wendy Wallace's Path to 'One Exceptional Life'
What happens when a flesh eating bacteria invades your body and leaves your life hanging in the balance while you live in a coma for months?
Well on today’s podcast episode, that’s the story you will hear. A flesh-eating bacterial infection resulted in a coma, a 3-month hospital stay, and amputations of both hands and both feet for Wendy Wallace. She is here with us to share how she learned to thrive and even laugh in the face of adversity.
Despite the challenges she faces as a quad amputee, Wendy radiates joy and resilience. Prepare to be inspired as she discusses how the worst thing that happened to her ultimately became a pathway to good and God's glory.
Against all odds, she has not only survived but started living what she calls "One Exceptional Life." This podcast episode is a MUST LISTEN!
*“God comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” - 2 Corinthians 1:4
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Read the Show Notes: sojohub.com/faith099
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Nov 6, 2023
Embracing Stillness: nurturing your relationship with God through meditation
In today’s episode, we have another extraordinary guest, Tina Olroyd.
Tina shares profound insights into meditating on God’s word, showing us how it can be used to grow spiritually, get closer to God, and simply slow down.
Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:
* Discover how biblical meditation can be a powerful tool for deepening your connection with God.
* Tina discusses the importance of creating an intentional space for meditation, allowing you to sit with the Lord.
* Tina guides us through one of her own guided meditation practices.
This episode is a unique opportunity to learn from Tina's experience in leading meditation sessions and to truly experience the power of these practices for yourself. You won't want to miss it!
Read the Show Notes: sojohub.com/faith098
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Oct 30, 2023
Overcoming Tragedy Through Faith: Diane's Story of Faith, Love, Loss, and Resilience
In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Diane Whitfield, who shared her incredible journey of faith and resilience with AJ.
Diane's life is a remarkable example of faith in action. Her story demonstrates how faith can be a guiding force, helping us navigate life's unexpected twists and turns, even in the face of tragedy.
Listen to how following God, even at a young age, led Diane to make important life decisions in obedience to His call.
You’ll be in awe of God during this episode, we guarantee.
Read the Show Notes: sojohub.com/faith097
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Oct 2, 2023
God's Grace: Sojo members explore lessons from the book of Esther
In today’s episode we are chatting with our members from Sojo Academy about the beautiful book of Esther.
One member shared a very vulnerable story from her past and how just this small book of the Bible reminded her of God's grace and sovereignty. It was the key to getting her through a very traumatic event and helped her through the process of healing. We are very honored that she gave us permission to share her story with you.
Take about half an hour of your time, no matter what you're doing right now, to listen to today’s episode, think about the beauty of God's sovereignty, and be reminded of His goodness, as we hear from these special women.
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Sep 25, 2023
4 keys to help implement your Spiritual Growth
Today we are wrapping up our Beyond Bible Study podcast series. During the month of September, we have been talking about the Spiritual disciplines and how to come up with a plan to grow and implement them.
Let’s recap.
*> Episode 92 and Episode 93:*
We did a rundown of 10 spiritual disciplines, explaining what they are, why they are important, and ways to grow them on a daily basis.
*>Episode 94*
The third episode was some real practical tips for how you can make time to nurture them.
You have your plan now. You have your schedule.
You are starting to pair it with other things.
You're praying about it.
So today we are ready to go over four keys to implementing your plan to grow your spiritual disciplines! You’ll be encouraged with practical ways to grow your spiritual disciplines.
*COMING UP!*
*Spiritual Growth Accelerator* is COMING SOON… and this is exactly what we will be teaching, and PRACTICING TOGETHER!
The Spiritual Growth Accelerator is a LIVE online 28-day designed to help you:
- Finally, start gaining real momentum in your spiritual growth
- Establish a few key spiritual growth habits… in just 4 weeks.
- Hold yourself accountable for those habits.
- Have a plan for building on these habits after SGA is over.
*Come join us at* sojohub.com/sga, and spend 28 days with us!
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Sep 18, 2023
5 Tips for Making Time for Spiritual Growth
If you are following along, the past 2 weeks we discussed 10 spiritual disciplines that will transform your heart and mind. And today we are bringing 5 practical ways to overcome some of the obstacles that keep us from actually implementing the disciplines!
Sometimes it can be hard to incorporate the spiritual disciplines into our daily lives because we are always so busy. Let these tips help you… and share the episode with someone else in your life who needs it!
*Read* the Full Show Notes: sojohub.com/beyond094
*{FREE} *Don’t forget to grab our “Momentum: A Spiritual Growth Companion Guide” to help with your reflections:* **sojohub.com/momentum**
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>> *COMING UP! <<*
The Spiritual Growth Accelerator coaching experience in October! This will be our 3rd year and we are changing things up again this year! It has been amazing each time and we want to invite you to join us this time!
The Spiritual Growth Accelerator is a LIVE online 28-day designed to help you:
-Finally start gaining real momentum in your spiritual growth
-Establish a few key spiritual growth habits… in just 4 weeks.
- Hold yourself accountable for those habits.
-Have a plan for building on these habits after SGA is over.
*Learn more or join us at* sojohub.com/sga
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Sep 11, 2023
Deepening Your Faith: Exploring 5 More Spiritual Disciplines
In our last episode, we talked about spiritual disciplines, and this week we are going to continue that conversion with 5 more disciplines for you to consider as you strive for growth in your faith!
> Journaling
> Fasting
> Silence
> Evangelism
> Worship
All of us in one way or another go through seasons in our lives when we're not necessarily seeing consistent growth. Maybe that’s you right now. Perhaps you’re at a different level in your spiritual walk than you want, but you’re not sure how to get where you want to be.
Take a listen and let the Holy Spirit speak to you today!
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*In this FREE guide, you’ll uncover:
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* The timeless key to steady, ongoing momentum in your spiritual growth;
* Practical ideas for taking doable steps TODAY;
* 5 Tips for making time to invest in your spiritual growth and development…even when it feels you can’t fit one more thing in;
* The secret to finally getting unstuck.
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Sep 4, 2023
The key to gaining momentum in your Spiritual Growth
If you had to pick one of the spiritual disciplines, Bible Intake and getting into God’s word would probably it, right?
However, you and I both know that it's not the only spiritual discipline we should work on.
Today, we're going Beyond Bible Study , but we're not leaving it behind! We've chosen 5 spiritual disciplines to discuss on today’s podcast:
> Bible Intake
> Prayer
> Hospitality
> Steadward/Service
> Considering
*{FREE} *Don’t forget to grab our “Momentum: A Spiritual Growth Companion Guide” to help with your reflections:* **sojohub.com/momentum** *
*In this FREE guide, you’ll uncover:
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* The timeless key to steady, ongoing momentum in your spiritual growth;
* Practical ideas for taking doable steps TODAY;
* 5 Tips for making time to invest in your spiritual growth and development…even when it feels you can’t fit one more thing in;
* The secret to finally getting unstuck.Support the show
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Aug 21, 2023
Clinging to Grace: Sojo members explore lessons from Galatians
Today we are still in the Book of Galatians, which is a really meaty Book. There's just SO much to uncover starting at the very first chapter! And today we are discussing what our members have been learning so far. We absolutely love our coffee chats because just hearing from our members is super encouraging.
God's word is rich, satisfying and impactful for our day-to-day lives. All of these little lessons, and the way they apply to our lives are important to reflect on!
So tune in today to unpack impactful lessons from Galatians about God's grace.
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Aug 14, 2023
How to address sin in your closest relationships
Most of you listening have probably experienced to some degree or another a similar situation where someone that you love is making poor decisions and you are trying to figure out how to handle it with grace and truth.
And today we are turning to Galatians 2 to see how Scripture advises us in this case.
*When is it right for us to confront somebody who is in sin? And how would we deal with the situation from our member’s question?*
You’ll have to tune in to this encouraging episode to get the answer! There’s advice being thrown left and right and it is really good, whether you are in a situation like the above or not! But, spoiler alert: God’s grace is definitely involved in our answer!
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Aug 7, 2023
Finding Freedom from People-Pleasing
Have you ever done anything crazy, silly, dangerous, or stupid in order to fit in?
Today we are diving right into Galatians 1:10, and we can be encouraged by Paul’s example of not seeking the approval of man, but the approval of God. This single verse brings a valuable lesson for us and it’s one you do NOT want to miss!
We all want to fit in, not only in our personal lives, but we can feel the pressure in the church as well.
Today’s million dollar question of how to live free from people pleasing is discussed on the podcast this week. (And the answer is quite “simple”.)
So tune in today and listen to Paul’s story and how we can operate outside the box to seek God's approval and not man’s.
Read the Show Notes: *sojohub.com/galatians089*
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Jul 24, 2023
Flawed but Faithful: Inspiration from Women in the Bible with Sharon Wilharm
*Today we welcome another special guest to the show: Sharon Wilharm!
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Sharon is a Christian speaker, a bible storyteller, an award-winning filmmaker, and host of the All God's Women podcast. The unique and fascinating thing about Sharon is that she has enjoyed a lifelong fascination with the women in the Bible, and she loves applying Bible stories to our situations today. *How cool is that?
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So today we are being inspired by stories of women in the Bible. Women that were flawed, just like us, but faithful. And we probably have women reading this who are in a hard spot, experiencing loss or heartache like the women of the Bible. But the women of the Bible can inspire us in whatever situation we're in.
If you are working hard to use your gifts for the glory of God, but don't feel like you have a whole lot to offer, this episode is for you.
*Our lives, no matter who we are, can reflect a great God. And He is not limited by our limitations. He can use anybody. He uses us all and we c…
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Jul 17, 2023
Rooted in Grace: Trusting God's Plan with Lana Stenner
Todays episode is pure JOY! We would like to introduce you to a new friend of ours: Lana Stenner.
Inside Sojo Academy, we are actually in the process of studying the Law vs. Grace from the book of Galatians . And that is one of the things we are going to dive into today– looking at some lessons that Lana has experienced along the way related to the grace of God!
Whether what we are talking about today is something that you personally are doing in your life or not, recognizing the grace of God in Lana's life and adventures will definitely speak to you!
*We focused our conversation on our dependence on God and patience to trust Him and His timing. *So tune in to listen to beautiful life experiences and amazing tips on how to dig a bit deeper into grace.
Because everything boils down to God wanting a relationship with us.
Read the Show Notes and learn more about our guest: *sojohub.com/grace087*
Connect with Lana Stenner: * **lanastenner.com*Support the show
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Jul 3, 2023
Summer Reflections and Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit
The fruit of the Spirit reflects the character of God and His work in our lives. As summer unfolds, we have a unique opportunity to reflect on these gifts.
Sometimes the perception of how we produce the Fruit of the Spirit can be inaccurate. Tune in today and listen to a super encouraging episode where Jen and AJ open up about
* The confusion surrounding our understanding of the “Fruit of the Spirit”
* Their own misconceptions of it
* The meanings of the word “Abide”
* Practical ways and plans for what to do in order to grow in Christlikeness,
* AND MUCH MORE!
“In order to manifest these fruit of the Spirit, you just have to remain in Christ. If you are in Christ, you already have what it takes. And as you grow in sanctification, The Holy Spirit will produce His fruit in you.” Jen
Make sure to tune in and allow the wisdom and inspiration from this episode to accompany you on your journey. It's an excellent way to deepen your understanding of the* Fruit of the…
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Jun 26, 2023
Grace in the Trenches: Overcoming Mom Guilt and Insecurities with Somer Colbert
Today we welcome a special guest Somer Colbert host of the "Love Where You Are Podcast".
In this inspiring episode, Somer shares her insights on motherhood, ministry, finding God-given purposes, and experiencing God's presence in our lives. The conversation dives deep into the beauty of the journey as a mother, the challenges, and demonstrating the love of Christ to the world. Somer's words will surely resonate with all of you, regardless if you are a mom or not, or which stage of motherhood you are in, as she addresses the universal experience of having regrets and the opportunity it presents to practice grace.
She shares her own journey of self-discovery, highlighting the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty and embracing His plans for our lives.
*We invite you to listen to this soul-refreshing conversation with Somer, as her words are sure to uplift, inspire, and encourage you in your own journey of faith and motherhood. *
*Read *the Show Notes: *sojohub.com/purpose085*…
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Jun 19, 2023
Breaking the Enemy's Scripts to Embrace Your God-Given Purposes
*In this episode, Jen and AJ highlight an excellent conversation they had with Sojo Academy members. This week, they had so much encouragement from the members about the false narrative that the enemy tries to give us the truth of the gospel that we must all cling to. And how that allows us to be beautiful before the Father, because of the beauty of Christ. *
Our June Bible study aimed to look at how people from the Bible recognized and fulfilled their God-given purposes, so we can better understand our purpose, and calling. Even if that purpose is found in mundane days and a seemingly endless to-do list of small tasks. Really to help our audience to gain clarity and uncover their unique purposes aligned with God's plan.
If you're not in the Academy, take this opportunity to hear from these women and their takeaways from this month's study that covers finding their God-given purposes. Support the show
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Jun 12, 2023
Don't chicken out on your calling
Sometimes when you have a lot of responsibility, when you feel the weight of said responsibility, sometimes it's just easier to not lean into that responsibility, yes? We shy away from it or even ignore it. The question then becomes, will we continue to walk down in disobedience? Or do we step up?
Today's episode talks about confidence. About a man named Saul who lacked confidence and was disobedient and really failed in his calling, and how we, as we're discovering our God-given purpose, can succeed in ours. (and we use the word succeed loosely because it's not us. It's all God.)
*Enjoy the story of Saul and learn how to stand firm in your calling and not chicken out.
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Jun 5, 2023
Takeaways from Nehemiah: Insights from Sojo Academy members
In today’s episode, Jen and AJ are pulling the curtains back on Sojo Academy and doing something a little different! If you are not familiar, inside the Academy, we meet every week on Zoom. One of our calls is called “Coffee chat”, where we and other members share our takeaways on the Bible study that we're going through that month! *
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We wanted to share the Coffee Chat from the Nehemiah study with you because there were so many important points that were brought out that the Holy Spirit really just pinpointed in the lives of our Sojo members. And we were able to see how they directly apply to us today.
If you're not in the Academy, take this opportunity to hear from these women and reflect on what God has to tell you through this beautiful book.
*Prayer isn't just about making the request or seeing if God's gonna answer. It's about confidence, assurance, boldness, and power.*
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May 29, 2023
From broken to whole: the life-changing influence of the Word of God
In today’s episode, Jen and AJ are looking at Nehemiah's chapter 8. At this point, the wall was rebuilt, but they were not ready to end the togetherness that they had and the centrality of God that they had experienced through the building of the wall.
“All the people gathered as one man, so their hearts were completely united around. The desire to hear the word of God.”
No matter where you are in your life, if you're aware, if you're convicted, if you feel that to any degree, that's a grace from God.
God wants YOUR heart as well.
Give this episode a listen if you need an encouraging reminder that God can build that desire in your heart.
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May 22, 2023
Deadly distractions and learning to say no
*in today’s episode, Jen and AJ are looking at Nehemiah's chapter 6 and talking about the different types of distractions that Nehemiah faced and how this relates to our lives today.*
Do you have a problem setting boundaries? With saying “No”? Nehemiah is an example of saying no to quite a few different things. He had the discernment to understand why he needed to say no, and why it was actually imperative for him to say no.
And that’s what we are talking about today! We can see from the life of Nehemiah, a great example of somebody who was a leader, yet lived in constant dependence on God. Let's use today’s episode to remember our mission, and remember the reason that we MUST sometimes say no.
Our mission is to build the kingdom of God and to glorify him so that he can draw others unto himself.
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May 15, 2023
Two types of opposition we face and how to overcome them
In today’s episode, Jen and AJ are discussing Nehemiah chapters 4 and 5, and looking at two different ways we encounter opposition + how to overcome them!
We discuss what that means for us as believers in Christ and what takeaways we can bring to our everyday lives.
AJ also shared that the body of Christ is only as strong as the weakest link. The Christian life isn't a solo sport. Recognizing how we ourselves may need to strengthen our walk is really important. We can't fix the wall in our lives, culture, or generation unless we know what the breaches are.
*If you want to dive deep into what the two oppositions we face as Christians are AND ways to overcome them and strengthen your faith, this episode is for you! *
*Read* the Show Notes: *sojohub.com/nehemiah079**
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May 8, 2023
Ordinary people, Extraordinary mission: Lessons from Nehemiah 3
This month, we are talking about the fascinating book of Nehemiah and today especially Nehemiah chapter 3.
This chapter is pretty much a list of all of these different people with different roles and different socioeconomic statuses. They have different jobs, different titles, and yet they're all working together for one common mission.
We see this beautiful picture of our differences not mattering when we have the commonality of a goal in mind.
We see this in the New Testament as well in the body of Christ. We're different members, but we're all part of the same body, and that means that no one of us is any better than anybody else.
This is a good example of how the entire word of God is important for our lives because even a chapter like Nehemiah 3 with just a list of names can speak to us in such a powerful way if we allow the Holy Spirit to do that.
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May 1, 2023
Rebuilding Broken Walls: Lessons from the Story of Nehemiah
*In this episode, Jen and AJ will talk about Nehemiah: the background, the historical context of this book, and some of their biggest takeaways from Nehemiah 1 and 4.
*We see how God used one man's burden to fulfill this incredible rebuilding and restoration.
Nehemiah goes to God in prayer and he worships God. And that is a great foundation for us when we are in those times of waiting and when we are painfully crying out to God.
What we do in these moments is so telling for our hearts, isn't it? It just reveals the state of our hearts. Are we gonna worship him? Are we going to keep believing Him in those moments of painful waiting?
Nehemiah went to God in prayer. He turned to God in his pain.
And If you're listening to this podcast, that means you are in the top percentage of people in this world. You have been given things. You have the ability, you have the technology to listen. You have either a computer or a phone.
Are we allowing ourselves to just sit in that ease? Or are we…
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Apr 28, 2023
Get To Know Us + Advice Session
Since we started this podcast, our community has grown so much that we decided to do a fun and encouraging BONUS episode to answer some of the questions we get!
We really hope that by the end of this episode, you know a little bit about us, but also learn a bit about some of what we do + tons of pieces of advice along the way!
We talk about some serious questions but also answer some hilarious and fun questions, so be sure to tune in and find out things like what we wanted to be when we were a kid, what we would sing at Karaoke night, and what we would rather do: wash dishes, clean the bathroom, or vacuum the house?
*The best experience is being rescued from our sins. And from God's wrath. But knowing who He is and knowing who you are in Christ as a believer, does more for your confidence and your identity than anything else. And that comes from the Word of God.” - AJ*
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Apr 24, 2023
Learning from the Rechabites how to live set apart
This week, Jen and AJ introduce us to the story of the week: *the Rechabites* - from Jeremiah 35 and how it compares to Romans 8:12-13!
The Rechabites were nomads, always wandering from place to place. In Jeremiah 35, they were tested by God through Jeremiah when he offered them wine.
Rechabites are an example to us. They said no to cultural norms. They had to give up land ownership and certain other things in order to obey the commands of their forefathers. And that's what it is for us as life of a believer too. We have to say, yes, I'm going to follow Christ. When we are trusting in Christ, we are living in the spirit, and yet we are given commands, we are given things to do that can only be done by Christ living in us.
As believers, we have something so much more powerful than rules and the law. The law points out what's right and wrong, but what it is not able to do is empower us to live accordingly.
We have something so much more powerful than just the law because we have the…
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Apr 17, 2023
Recreated, reclaimed, and brought back to life: Ezekiel and the dry bones
In this episode, join Jen and AJ as they look at Ezekiel 37, and compare it to Romans 8, showing how even when you are in the middle of your despair when there seems to be no life left, the Spirit of God will breathe new life into your circumstances.
This is one of the times when the Old Testament clearly points to the truth of new life and resurrection.
When we are dead, we are dried, we're absolutely helpless and hopeless apart from Jesus Christ, He breathes his new life into us and we are actually dwelt by the very spirit of God.
*Tune in today and dive into Ezekiel’s third vision where God showed him in the middle of a valley full of bones a picture of what God does for us spiritually.
*When you are in a place where you just can't see past your own dryness, failure, or despair, you can trust your Creator and your Recreator. Remember that God has reclaimed you.
We hope this episode encourages your heart.
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Apr 10, 2023
The bronze serpent and the cross
This month we are starting a new series: *Romans 8 Revealed in the Old Testament**!* And today we are talking about snakes! Snakes in Scripture are not portrayed as the best of creatures. So when we look at the whole fact that God chose a serpent in the story we are discussing today is significant.
So tune in and let’s dive into Numbers 21:4-9 and be reminded of the promises from Romans 8 and that God has always provided a way for us to be saved from the condemnation of sin. We just need to believe and cling to Him.
Do you think that your sin (in any circumstance you've been through) is bigger than God's mercy?
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Apr 3, 2023
Hope blooms from suffering
In today’s episode, we're finishing up the Praying the Promises of the Cross series and looking into Jen’s favorite verse.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. - Romans 8:18
If you open up to the beauty of this verse in the Bible, you will be transformed. Your entire perspective on your earthly existence will be changed.
And this episode will help you with this perspective. We rejoice in our sufferings knowing that suffering produces endurance and endurance produces character. Character produces hope. And hope does not put us to shame because God's love is poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.
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Mar 27, 2023
We are family (I’ve got all my sisters and me)
Today we are focusing on Romans 8:14-16.
There is so much to unpack from these three verses, but what really stands out to us is the concept of sonship. If we are trusting in Christ, we are all adopted.
Adoption is a biblical concept. Whether you’ve ever adopted before, we can all understand the concept of taking in something or someone who may not have had a home. AJ shares part of her adoption story in this episode and reminds us that, like AJ’s daughters, we are not only daughters, but we are heirs to Christ.
When you are adopted, you’re an equal. You were actually chosen. God has chosen you! If you are trusting in him, He has pursued you. He knows you better than anybody. He knows your needs before you ask. He has taken you in, at the price of His son’s blood.
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Mar 20, 2023
Superhero response for when your enemy attacks
Well, we aren’t actual superheroes, BUT we do have enemies. For a believer, there's an enemy in the world that prowls, seeking whom he may devour.
As we continue our Praying the Promises Series here at Sojo Show podcast, we are once again looking at Romans 8, and today particularly, we are looking into Romans 8:31. It’s a short but super duper-powerful verse.
So... who’s against us?
It's not just the principalities and powers and the devil and those who are hostile to God, but it can also be our own conscience. Sometimes we are our own worst enemies. Our own thinking can sabotage us. And that’s why Romans 8:31 is a promise that we can use to do battle!
*Tune in today and dive into Romans 8:31 as we unravel this promise of the cross: God is for you. *
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Mar 13, 2023
No condemnation in Christ
In today’s episode, you’ll have to bear with us, because the first 5 minutes is just Jen trying to focus on answering AJ’s question: What do you feel guilty about? And the result is absolutely hilarious.
For the answer, you’ll need to listen to the episode, because we don’t want to spill the beans here, considering that Jen’s husband doesn’t know she was oversharing. Jokes aside, the question is actually relevant and ties into our topic today as we discuss another of God’s promises.
Today we're talking about the first two verses of Romans 8, about condemnation, sin, conviction, and Jen’s secrets!
At the end of the day, we still sin daily. And yet the promise of this incredible verse applies to the past, present and future sin. Be sure to listen for good news!
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Mar 6, 2023
Secure in God's Hand
As a child, was there ever a time when you were convinced something was true, only to later find out that it wasn’t?
Like Santa Claus? Or the Tooth Fairy? Or perhaps, as Jen believed, swallowing gum would cause your insides to stick together?
This may be a silly example, but the question is actually relevant and ties into our topic today as we discuss another of God’s promises.
The cool thing about the promise we discuss today is that it comes with assurance. Scripture tells us we can be convinced and absolutely sure of this promise no matter what comes our way.
Join us in today’s episode as we look at the last two verses in Romans 8 and discover what assurance you can have regarding God’s love for you.
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Feb 27, 2023
Dead to sin but Alive in Christ
Besides discussing the common fascination with life and death, Jen and AJ explore perhaps the most beautiful chapter in the Bible – *Romans 8.*
The idea of life and death is actually one of the most important spiritual themes that have ever been discussed, making it extremely good news for us as believers.
You’ll be encouraged during this week’s episode to know that as children of God, we have God’s Spirit within us to empower (ENLIVEN) us. Just think about what it took to raise Jesus from the dead. It’s the same spirit, the same power, that raises us from spiritual death and incapacity! That is the same spirit we have in us - enabling us to fulfill our roles and responsibilities on a day-to-day basis.
Be sure to tune in to this week’s episode and have your heart encouraged by the TRUTH from God’s word.
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Feb 24, 2023
Follow God’s Will with Jen Evangelista, Arabah Joy and special guest Brittany Ann
In today’s episode, we are welcoming a special guest: Brittany Ann. She is the founder of Equipping Godly Women, where she helps encourage women in their Christian walk.
Tune in today to have some laughs, and also to hear Jen, AJ, and Brittany talking about standing strong in our faith, even when it's a little bit tough.
If you are in need of real practical wisdom and advice from God's Word in the grit of daily life, this episode is for you!
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Feb 20, 2023
Experience transformation through praying the promises of the cross
Has there been a time in your life when you knew in your head that God loved you, but you didn't feel it? Have you ever asked, “God, do you really care? Do you really understand?”
God desires us to know completely in body, soul, and spirit, which includes our emotions, and His love. It means that we can foster our emotional health with God's truth.
Today’s episode is about AJ’s testimony of the power of God's Word and the power of standing on the promises and how it does transform you.
As a sneak peek, a few years ago, AJ came across the verse in 2 Corinthians 1:20 that says all the promises of God are yes in Christ Jesus. And today’s episode is about how AJ transformed a painful moment in her life into a fresh look at the promises of the cross, and how she used that to learn and cultivate her relationship with the Lord.
By the end of the episode, Jen and AJ show how you too can experience transformation. They have an invitation for you that will improve your prayer life…
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Feb 13, 2023
Standing courageous in the middle of your weakness
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*We are back with the second episode from the Strong and Courageous Series and today we talk about strength and courage.*
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* Meditate on the passage where God told Joshua to be strong and courageous.
* Understand the difference between strength and courage!
* Learn how to be strong and courageous
* Discover practical ways for staying strong and courageous and overcoming our fears and doubts.
There are so many times we all feel utterly weak, helpless, devoid of anything strong or powerful at all… whether it's in our parenting, in our relationships, in our jobs… whatever the case is. *When we are weak, that is the opportunity for us to experience the strength of the Lord. And that truth wrecks us!*
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Feb 10, 2023
How to be content when your boundaries hinder your goals with Christa Hutchins
In today’s episode, we are welcoming a special guest, Christa Hutchins, who is an expert in managing projects, dealing with boundaries and barriers, and goal-setting.
We tend to think of boundaries as something that's very negative, something that's keeping us from doing what we might want to do.
However, we need to understand that God has given us boundaries because He loves and cares for us. He's given us boundaries to protect us.
Tune in today and hear:
* How to balance setting goals in light of the boundaries you have.
* How to break through barriers.
* How the Lord used Christa’s boundaries in her life to direct her goals
* Tips on how to reach your goals, how to recognize your boundaries and barriers, and how to accomplish the things that God is calling you to do!
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Feb 6, 2023
How to make your own stones of remembrance: ideas from Sojo members
Say hello to our beautiful Sojo members as they join us to discuss how they remember the Lord's works in their lives and give you a glimpse inside the membership.
We just introduced to our members a few new perks in our monthly membership. Our Monthly Mission is one of our new additions, designed specifically to help you put God’s Word into practice! It is an implementation exercise at the end of each month.
Our member mission this month was on creating Stones of Remembrance. Ok, hold up again, what are stones of remembrance? This comes from Joshua 5, and is a way to commemorate God's faithfulness in our lives.
*There are so many ways we can implement stones of remembrance into our lives! We can remember God's faithfulness in a variety of ways. We hope you are encouraged by our Sojo members and reminded of His faithfulness in your life. Thank you Sojo members for joining us! *
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Jan 30, 2023
Circumcision: Trusting God when He asks you to be weak
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Today’s episode is the last of our Joshua Series, and we are diving right into chapter 5! There is so much in this one little chapter!
Tune in to listen to a powerful episode where we talk about circumcision. Not the physical act itself, but what it represented in the Old Testament and what it represents now.
It is a physical and spiritual obedience to God's command.
Deliberating obedience to weakness and trusting in the midst of that.
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Jan 27, 2023
A Biblical approach to health and fitness with Brandice Lardner
In today’s episode, we are welcoming another amazing guest, Brandice from Grace Filled Plate. She started her journey as a personal trainer and nutrition coach. Through that career, she was able to see that people don't change easily without knowing Jesus and the work of the Spirit.
Today you’ll hear:
- The background behind this whole topic of weight loss, body image, the weight gain/loss cycle, and the marketing schemes of the world we get hoodwinked into;
- How bringing God into our health and fitness and relying on the Lord can bring about change through His strength;
- A beautiful invite for us to start seeing things through the lens of our faith'
- How our approach to EVERYTHING in life, including the desire to lose weight, must align with the truths and principles of Scripture.
*As we talk about diet, culture, and the like, remember the foundation: your identity is not in your weight or how you look, your identity is in who you are in Christ. *
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Jan 23, 2023
Crossing the Jordan and setting up stones: what it means for you
In today’s episode, the third from our “Lessons from Joshua’s Life” series, we are discussing Joshua chapters 3-4, when the Israelites are actually crossing over into the Promised Land.
Today you'll hear about the lessons and takeaways we can glean from Joshua chapters 3-4 and learn practical ways that we can remember God’s faithfulness and everything He does.
Tune in today and let your heart remember God’s faithfulness. We encourage you to sit, reflect, be thankful, and document it. Document God's faithfulness in your life.*
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Jan 16, 2023
Rahab and the spies: a balance of trust and faith
Have you ever inappropriately spied on someone? This is a question Jen answers on the podcast today and it’s quite telling, lol!
Actually, the takeaways from this episode are enormous!
Today you’ll hear:
* What stood out to us in regard to chapter 2 of Joshua's Book.
* The world of spies in the Bible.
* How Rahab’s story reminds us to trust completely in God, even when we are in doubt.
Listen to today’s episode and remember: anytime we get to a point where we don't know if we are good enough, or if we can handle something, Rahab reminds us to simply receive the grace God provides us.
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Jan 13, 2023
Breaking free from emotional eating with Barb Raveling
Do you have a stronghold you feel you’ll just never be able to overcome? If so, you’ll want to tune in for today’s episode because we are dropping some life-transforming truth bombs!
But first, for the next four Fridays, we will be releasing an extra “BONUS” series of four episodes about self-care from a biblical perspective!
In today’s episode, we are welcoming a super special guest, Barb Raveling. Barb struggled with emotional eating for 25 years, and she felt like it was the one stronghold she would simply never overcome.
You’ll hear:
* The background about this whole topic of emotional eating;
* What it means to live by desire versus living by design.
* The life-changing discipline that helped Barb to end the cycle of emotional eating FOR GOOD!
* Part of renewing our minds is remembering that God is enough. We see life again from a biblical perspective.
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Jan 9, 2023
Your response to God's promises
In today’s episode, Jen and AJ share an overview of the first chapter of Joshua and the leader itself: the man called by God to fill the role that Moses had previously filled. This is a significant call on the life of Joshua.
The cool thing is to realize how everything in God’s word is connected. From God promising Abraham the land 400 years prior, to Moses leading the people to it and Joshua bringing them in. We walk you through all the details and connections and how applicable this old testament book actually is to our everyday life.
We really encourage you to listen to this jam-packed episode and identify the promises that God spoke to Joshua because he is the same God and the same promises apply to us.
*Remember His faithfulness and remember his goodness. And remember that wherever you are, whichever side of the Jordan you're on right now, He is with you.*
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Jan 2, 2023
Two Questions to Ask Going Into 2023
*HAPPY NEW YEAR! *Podcast is back with fresh new episodes! New Year! New Season! We were so pumped while recording this episode.
Today, as we look forward to 2023, we will talk about some of the lessons that we learned in 2022. And then about some of our goals and some of our thoughts going forward to 2023 to give you guys an idea of how to evaluate your own year, both past and present.
Tune in today and you’ll hear:
* About our End of the Year Virtual party we had on December 27th - where we said goodbye to the old year and welcome in the new. We had such a great time. (PS… we included the link in the show notes so you won’t be left out in case you missed it)
* A road down memory lane, because in 2023 we celebrate 5 years of Sojo Academy! WHAT? 🙂
* Discussion of our biggest lessons learned in 2022.
* Setting goals for 2023 and what we can’t wait for.
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Dec 26, 2022
54. Letting Go and Looking Ahead: Your Invitation
Jen and AJ hopped on VERY last minute (before their families woke up) on December 26th... to invite you to this special event!
Jen was in Jammies and AJ was in her car, LOL... but they both had coffee in hand!
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In this short episode, the crazy ladies share what the Let it Go Party is all about, a little about their Christmas... and what this week between Christmas and New Year means to them... and remind each other (and you) of the sovereignty of God!
Take a quick listen and join us on December 27th!
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Dec 19, 2022
53. BEST OF 2022: The Purpose of your Pain
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There's a lot of joy at Christmas. And yet, there’s a lot of pain too, especially for people who have lost loved ones or who have painful memories around this time of year.
We want to acknowledge there is pain and there's suffering and it's part of our lives and yet, for those of us who are in Christ, we still have hope, even in the midst of our darkest hours.
Back in episode 10, we talked about a woman who demonstrated faithfulness in pain: Hannah. Do you remember her story?
Her story shows us that God is not only sovereign over the nations and history, but He's also sovereign over our lives and always has a reason for what happens in our l…
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Dec 12, 2022
52. Best of 2022: Learning to Love the Proverbs 31 Woman
Today we are reintroducing one of our top podcasts of 2022: The Proverbs 31 Woman.
The woman of Proverbs 31 simply looks perfect . She’s a good reminder that it isn’t fair for us to look at Proverbs 31 as a mirror and compare ourselves to the woman we find here. Comparison has never really been super helpful or healthy, especially when we go back to the gospel and know we can never compare to the standard that God has set (which is perfection.)
Reality check: We know we're probably never going to tick all the boxes on this chapter.
This whole idea behind the Proverbs 31 woman is actually a heart issue.
We want to emphasize that going into this next year, we should focus on cultivating a heart that fears the Lord, that remembers the gospel, and remembers who we are in Christ.
And that is what this episode is all about. We can still be a woman of virtue when we simply walk in the fear of the Lord.
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Dec 5, 2022
51. BEST OF 2022: 10 Practical ways to settle your anxious heart
During this month, we will reintroduce you to some old episodes that are listener favorites! Maybe you missed these or maybe, If you're anything like us, you've already forgotten what happened last month. Right? Here’s your opportunity to listen again and have a refresher.
So today we are reintroducing an episode that was actually not that long ago. During this episode, we give you 10 practical ways to combat anxiety in our lives.
Anxiety is not the final word. It is not who we are. Our anxieties, fears, insecurities, doubts, or all of the negativity we live with on a day-to-day basis, whether internal or external are NOT permanent. They’re not the final word. And we can shift our focus from the here and now to heaven and to the spiritual dimension that is there.
We have the tools to battle it and these are just some practical steps you can take as you are facing this holiday season.
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Nov 28, 2022
50. The greatest of these: Practical ways to love others
Today it’s the 50th episode of the Sojo Show! Yay!! Where did the time go? It feels like yesterday we were recording our first episode ever!!
We are pulling teaching from one of our weekly Zoom meetings inside Sojo Academy. It is applicable as we stare straight into the face of the holiday season and a new year.
This episode is centered on practical steps to work towards loving one another.
*Give this episode a listen and let God speak to you through it. *
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Nov 21, 2022
49. Your Spiritual Growth goals for 2023 and resources that can help
*Happy Thanksgiving*! What are some of your spiritual growth goals for 2023? In relation to your Bible intake, what are your goals gonna be for the next year?
You probably are starting to think about the new year, what you're gonna do in the new year, and what your goals are. There's something magical about January 1st and starting new goals. Just kind of a fresh start.... but you really can do this at any time.
Today we are gonna talk about some goal setting, little tips and tricks, our spiritual growth goals for 2023, and some wonderful resources we have available for you!
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Nov 14, 2022
48. God and suffering: when you are asking why
Today we are continuing our series on the book of Colossians. The podcast discussion is centered around Colossians 1:24-29 where Paul talks about* rejoicing in suffering.*
That’s a hard phrase!
We all have gone through periods of suffering in our lives. We live in a world where there is a lot of suffering. Having a solid, biblical view of suffering can help us weather the storms with humility, grace, and strength
And can we just say, if you are going through a season of suffering right now, we have a God who does not throw a three-pointer at the end of the ballgame to win at the last minute. No, He is the Victor, the Sovereign One in control each step of the way. And He’s got this. We hope this reminder brings peace to your heart.
Give this powerful episode a listen.
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Nov 7, 2022
47. What is Your Superpower?
Today we're gonna dive a bit deeper into two verses in Colossians chapter 1:
“The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.”
After you read these 2 verses and listen to this powerful episode, the important thing of this passage is to realize that anything you can point to is under the sovereignty of the creator God.
If you are ever needing to see the heart of God, look to Jesus because that's where you'll find it. You will find His holiness, His sovereignty, but also His love and His compassion as well.
Don’t miss this episode!
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Oct 31, 2022
46. Living a Significant Life
We're starting a series on one of Jen’s very favorite books of the Bible: Colossians, one of the richest, theologically, deep books on the supremacy of Christ that we have!
One cool thing about this particular letter is that Paul, who's writing this letter, had never actually been to Colossae.
Tune in today and you’ll hear:
* An intro to Colossians as a rich book full of all kinds of lessons.
* About our foundation on Christ being adequate.
* Discussion on what your beliefs are about eternity and where your hope is set.
* About the hope we have for the future.
Our hope as a believer is not the wishful thinking kind. It is a hope that is secure. And that is the difference between our hope as a believer versus any other kind of hope out there. We have solid ground to know one day our hopes will become reality.
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Oct 24, 2022
45. Sermon on the Mount: Life as it could, should, and will be
On today’s episode, join Jen as she teaches on the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon of the Mount is one of the most well-known but often misunderstood and misapplied passages of Scripture.
Matthew's 5-7 is the longest recorded sermon of Jesus and often used unwisely as moral standards, maxims and teachings - if we live up to them, then Jesus will accept us.
*Tune in today and you’ll hear:*
* *What is the purpose of the Sermon on the Mount?*
* *Where does it fit into God's overall plan? *
* *How/What should we understand about the kingdom of God? *
When we study the Sermon of the Mount with a right perspective, it is intended to give us a picture of what life in the Kingdom will one day look like by telling us how to live together as a church now.
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Oct 17, 2022
44. Culture, Identity, and Submitting to God’s authority
Today on the show we’re talking about an idea central to the Lord's Prayer. Heads up: It’s a tough topic!
We want to show the world the beauty of submission to God’s authority with humility and grace.
In today’s episode you’ll hear:
* Beautiful reminders for us not to allow all the noise to cause confusion and let God's word speak for itself.
* How the rejection of authority over time will affect the future.
* A contrast is made between those of us who are living under the authority of God and those who aren’t.
* The challenge to ask ourselves whether we are in the camp of submitting to the Lord and His kingdom? Or in the camp of saying, “nobody's gonna tell me what to do”?
Tune in today and listen to Jen and AJ discussing the fact that God is all of our creators and yet, we have decided as a culture, we are not giving Him that.
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Oct 10, 2022
43. Living a life of Radical Trust with Joanna Weaver
We have a very special guest joining us! You probably know Joanna Weaver and heard of her book “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World” which sold over a million copies, right?! *fan*
Joanna joins AJ for a beautiful discussion on:
* A little bit about Joanna’s book “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World”.
* Discussion of Joanna’s new book, “Embracing Trust”, especially the chapter about the prayer warrior Reese Howell and how his trust affected his prayer life.
* Life-changing pivot points that made Joanna embrace and trust God.
… and MUCH MORE!
We promise you this is a JAM PACKED EPISODE you do not want to miss! Words of encouragement, truth bombs, and lots to reflect on!
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Oct 3, 2022
42. 8 ways the Bible teaches us to pray
In October, we are starting a new series called: *The Lord’s Prayer: Learning to Pray How Jesus Taught.*
We kick off the series with today’s episode, in which you’ll hear:
- 8 different types of prayer.
- How to see prayer as a way to process life with God.
- Seeing God as our authority and sovereign over everything is foundational to our prayers.
- Why having an attitude of receptivity is so important.
… and MUCH MORE!
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*God wants us to just talk to Him. Prayer is a connection, a fellowship with God. It is NOT a formula.
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Sep 26, 2022
41. Worship: Living in Awe of God
During the month of September, we’ve talked about some core spiritual disciplines we all should be practicing: journaling, prayer, Bible intake. And this week, we are talking about worship.
In today’s episode you’ll hear:
* How can we grasp the full scope of worship,
* The importance of understanding what worship is
* A snippet from guest Melanie Redd about how Worship Transformed her Perspective.
When we think about worship, we think of *living in awe of God all the time: morning, noon, and night. We are recognizing His majesty, His glory, His beauty, His power, His amazingness, His holiness, and His set of heartness.
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Sep 23, 2022
40. Talking to God in a unique way
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*Today we are continuing in our series on “Back to the Basics” and talking about *PRAYER.
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In today’s episode you’ll hear:
* How prayer can truly transform your life
* Discussion about the power of prayer and talking to God in a unique way.
* A snippet from our Spiritual Growth Accelerator (SGA) guest Rachael Adams about how walking forward in obedience in the areas of prayer can transform us.
… and MUCH MORE!
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Sep 23, 2022
39. How Journaling helps you know God
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*Today we're talking about one of the basic Spiritual disciplines we think EVERYONE needs to get back to: journaling.
In today’s new extra episode you’ll hear:
* The reasons why we should journal.
* The different styles/ways of journaling.
* How journaling helps you process what's your deeper spiritual issues
* A snippet from our Spiritual Growth Accelerator (SGA) guest *Lisa Apello* about deepening your walk with Christ through the practice of journaling.
… and MUCH MORE!
The Bible tells us to examine ourselves, and our hearts. If we can't slow down long enough to acknowledge how we are feeling, what’s going on internally… time to really think through, “why am I doing this?”, “Why did I respond to anger in that?”, then we're not truly examining ourselves. And journaling is a tool to help us slow down.
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Sep 19, 2022
38. The Simplicity and Significance of Scripture intake
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*There are many ways that we can get the word into our heart. A lot of people don't even realize that scripture reading is different from scripture study.
However really getting the Word of God in you is critical and one of the basic spiritual disciplines that we all need to be practicing because of its benefits.
In today’s episode you’ll hear:
* Different ways for Scripture intake and why it's important.
* Tips for reading the Word.
* Difference between knowing Christ and the Bible itself.
* A snippet from guest Kim Campbell about how to dive into the Word.
… and MUCH MORE!
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Sep 12, 2022
37. Back to the Basics: Accelerate your Spiritual Growth
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To grow on a spiritual level, you need to go back to the simplicity of Christ!
And that’s what the new series in September is about: *BACK TO the BASICS! *Back to the simplicity of the Word, the gospel, and Christ.
In today’s episode you’ll hear:
* Crazy analogy between football and this month's series! (Jen did a great job with it, it’s a must listen for sure!)
* About the fundamentals of our spiritual growth.
* A beautiful reminder for us to not neglect the Bible!
* Practical tips and benefits for getting back to the basics with the Spiritual Disciplines (solitude, silence, hospitality, and more!)
* Everything about the Spiritual Growth Accelerator - SGA 2022 coming SOON!
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Aug 29, 2022
36. Ten practical ways to settle your anxious heart
Today is our FINAL episode on the series “Overcoming Anxiety!” 😥
In today’s episode you’ll hear:
* How Jen focused on her patients and family and took drastic steps to deal with her anxiety. (The circumstances did not change. But her heart changed. She replaced it with more intentional prayer and time in the Word.)
* How we can be proactive. Learn how we can take steps with intentionality to guard our hearts against anxiety.
* Ways to identify what triggers your anxiety and what do we need to do after you identify them?
* Practical ways from a medical and spiritual side to help settle your anxious heart.
… and MUCH MORE!
Remember: Anxiety is not the final word. This is not permanent. Our anxieties, fears, insecurities, doubts, or all of the negativity we live with on a day to day basis, whether internal or external are NOT permanent. And we can shift our focus from the here and now to heaven and to the spiritual dimension that is there.♥️
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Aug 22, 2022
35. When life doesn’t meet your expectations featuring Ann Swindell
Today we have a special guest joining Jen: Ann Swindell. Ann writes Christ-centered courses and she’s the author of The Path to Peace Book!
*With such a special guest, we are excited to share that in today’s episode you’ll discover:*
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* What to do when you feel angry, afraid, and hurt by the fact you are living a life you didn’t sign up for.
* What to do when life seems too much to handle.
* How God used a really painful season in Ann’s family to gently pull her back from false expectations she had about life;
* How Ann second thought her relationship with God and how He drew her again to the truth of the gospel.
* About crying out to God when life goes all wrong (listen to what God spoke to Ann when she went to Him)!
… and MUCH MORE!
Tune in to this raw episode with beautiful reminders and encouragement that we are promised that there will be trouble.
Remember: Jesus is always with us to help navigate those painful times and life’s disappointments.…
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Aug 15, 2022
34. How to let go of fears and anxieties
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In today’s episode, discover:
* How we have all the tools at our disposal to overcome and work through anxiety because of Christ in us!
* Bible verses that talk about anxiety and what to do with it, as well as things that aren't really healthy or good for us that we have a hard time letting go of
* Some encouragement and examples from Scripture to help us address anxious thoughts.
… and MUCH MORE!
“Cast all your anxieties on Him.” In this episode, we do a little bit of work to see how we can actually DO this when we're dealing with anxious hearts.
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Aug 8, 2022
33. How to overcome the betrayal of one you love
In today’s episode, we dive into King David’s story, a good example of how he takes his anxiety, fear, and doubts, and works through them by adjusting his focus to God.
It’s a *POWERFUL *example we too can follow! When it comes to dealing with our anxious thoughts, we believe bringing a biblical example is where the most help is!
Trust God and take a step of faith. *Anxiety does not have the final word.
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Aug 1, 2022
32. Seeing beyond your painful past into the face of a loving father
*This is a very raw and vulnerable episode with AJ, in which she shares about her childhood trauma. It comes with a trigger warning as it may be sensitive to some audiences.
Anxiety.
Just the word can produce negative feelings, can’t it?
Well, during the month of August we are starting a new series on the podcast and will be discussing *ANXIETY*, how to overcome it and how to calm our souls in a chaotic world.
In today’s very special episode you’ll hear:
* AJ’s story of her very long journey of healing with God;
* How to cling to the healing God offers instead of falling back into old mentalities
… and so MUCH MORE.
*There is not a person who has lived who has not felt the bite of anxiety. And yes, that includes Christians. The difference is that as Christians, we have extra weapons to use in the fight and we are promised victory over it.
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Jul 29, 2022
31. How to become a spiritual athlete
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*In today’s episode, Jen and AJ had a special talk about the LAST fruit of the Spirit: SELF-CONTROL:
- How sports help explain this fruit of the spirit (Paul uses this earthly example of what's going on in the spiritual realm);
- How we practice self-control;
- The benefits of self-control;
… and MUCH MORE!
*Spoiler Alert! *Self-control requires effort on our part! But the grace of God is our provision to say no, to live self-controlled, to exercise discipline, and to do it every day.
*Remember: *As we abide in Christ, and remain in the vine, these fruits are a result He produces. We don't strive for self-control or patience. We strive to abide in Christ.
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Jul 25, 2022
30. The underestimated power of meekness
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In today’s episode, we are talking about the fruit of the Spirit, GENTLENESS/Meekness.
Jen and AJ had a special talk about:
- Why this fruit is also known as meekness;
- What is the biblical definition of meekness (it's not the same as our understanding of the English word!);
- How the word meekness is closely linked with the word humility!
- How humbling and submitting ourselves to all things as being from God is at the root of gentleness.
… and MUCH MUCH MORE!
*If you are someone who struggles with understanding the biblical meaning of meekness/gentleness or maybe feels like you just aren’t a gentle person, we encourage you to listen to this week’s episode!*
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Jul 18, 2022
29. Trusting God's faithfulness and living in confidence
In today’s episode, Jen and AJ shared:
- How to remember God’s faithfulness when hard times arise;
- A personal situation that deeply impacted Jen’s family and her faithfulness;
- What it means to be faithful;
- The beautiful relationship between the promise maker and the promise claimer.
… and MUCH MUCH MORE!
*It’s a deeper and more serious episode, but necessary. Full of powerful encouragement and takeaways we can start reflecting and bringing to our own lives.
*Oh, and AJ did a little study on how many times each of the fruit of the spirit word is mentioned in the New Testament.
Go give the episode a listen because the answer is mind-blowing and helps us understand the weight of the word FAITHFULNESS and the weight of God's character and His faithfulness to us.
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Jul 11, 2022
28. How to stop fretting and do good instead
In today’s episode, Jen and AJ had a conversation about:
* What does it mean to do good?
* How to keep doing good even when there’s evil around;
* What is it that we're after when we define something as good?
* Difference between goodness and kindness.
… and MUCH MUCH MORE!
Our challenge today is to listen to the episode and meditate: “We are given instruction in the Word to do good. The good I do.. is it based on society’s standards or God’s?”
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Jul 4, 2022
27. How to be kind when the world is not
In today’s episode, Jen and AJ had a deep conversation about the Fruit of the Spirit *KINDNESS*:
* How to cultivate the ability to show kindness when it is so rare in a very darkened world.
* The importance of teaching our children and grandchildren to be kind every day by displaying kindness ourselves.
* How we can strive to be more like Christ and abide in Him so we can develop this fruit of the Spirit.
… and MUCH MORE!
*We hope this episode encourages you to practice kindness and show the love of God in your realm today.*
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Jun 27, 2022
26. Tenaciously holding on in the waiting
Understanding the benefits of patience in our lives can really be motivating for us to say, “Lord God, please do expand my ability to be patient”.*
*Jen and AJ shared this not so glamorous fruit of the Spirit (PATIENCE), what they’ve learned from studying about it in the scriptures, the benefits of patience in our lives… and MUCH MORE!
“But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” - James 1:4
Patience often comes through waiting and enduring difficult things. Patience is a character of God. Aren’t you glad for the patience of God? We sure are!
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Jun 24, 2022
25. How to have peace even while the river is raging
Today we are diving deep into another fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23:* PEACE. *
In this episode, Jen and AJ dive into what peace really means in a biblical stance (spoiler alert: it’s not what the world thinks it is!), what they’ve learned from studying peace in the scriptures, and how we can truly “be in peace”… and MUCH MORE!
It’s a deeper episode, but full of encouraging words for *those who need peace with God through the gospel. *
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Jun 20, 2022
24. Don’t worry, be HAPPY!
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*Today we are after some happiness and boy, did Jen and AJ deliver the laughs while diving deep into another fruit of the Spirit: *JOY*.
In this episode, Jen and AJ share:
* what is bringing them joy lately,
* the difference between joy and happiness,
* how to have joy in hard times,
* their big takeaways and what they’ve learned from studying JOY in the scriptures… plus MUCH MORE!
*We encourage you to give this jam-packed episode a listen, ponder what might be stealing your joy, and ask the Lord for His joy to be your strength! *
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Jun 13, 2022
23. What's love got to do with it?
If you started humming an old Tina Turner song at the title, Jen would probably approve, but today’s episode has nothing to do with Tina’s famous song. Today we are diving deep into the first fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23: *LOVE. *
In this episode, Jen and AJ talk about what they’ve learned about Biblical love through the years, what stood out for them during this part of their study, and practical ways to produce this fruit.
They also discussed that not all of us realize there are numerous words for LOVE in the New Testament. The fact that the scripture gets so specific is really helpful for our understanding of what love is.
… plus MUCH MORE!
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Jun 6, 2022
22. Abiding in Christ and bearing much fruit: Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit
We are starting a new series- yay! During the summer, we’ll be doing a series called Fruit of the Spirit in which we’ll be sharing about each of the individual fruits found in Galatians 5:22-23.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things, there is no law.”
And in today’s episode,* *listen to a super encouraging episode where Jen and AJ open up about the confusion surrounding the understanding of the “Fruit of the Spirit”, their own misconceptions of it, the meanings of the word “Abide”, practical ways and plans to what to do in order to grow in Christlikeness, AND MUCH MORE!
*Sit tight, press play, and let’s break down some popular misconceptions and dive deep into each one in new and unique ways together!*
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May 30, 2022
BONUS: How to jumpstart your spiritual growth with Sojo Academy
Where did the name come from? Why ‘Sojo’?
Today’s podcast is a *BONUS* episode where Jen and AJ talk about Sojo Academy, why they created it, their goals, and the meaning of “Sojo”. It’s a very special episode and we encourage you to listen because the things we are doing in Sojo are things you need to be doing in your life, even if you don't do it in this particular community!
For those who are new around these parts, four years ago, AJ and Jen had a vision for a special place... a place for women to make real transformations over time. So they teamed up and created Sojo Academy. Sojo Academy is a community of friends who are in love with Jesus Christ. It’s an online space with women from all over the world and a beautiful collection of hearts that bless us tremendously.
Tune in today and listen to Jen and AJ share about their joy and passion: Sojo Academy. And learn how you can be part of this community while you take time to be transformed by God's word.
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May 23, 2022
20. Ministry, Mothering, and the Fear of Missing Out featuring Chelsi Kirkpatrick
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In today’s episode, Jen talks to another amazing guest: *Chelsi Kirkpatrick.*
Chelsi is a mom of 4 young boys and has been married to Tyler for 10 years. She lives in Georgia where her husband is the youth pastor at CrossPointe Church.
Tune in today and listen to a young woman who opens up about the difficulties of being a pastor's wife, and how she learned to set her priorities and focus on them by embracing the season of life she is living. She also shares her thoughts on submitting to the Lord, and fostering life-giving habits, and gives powerful advice to anyone who’s looking to cultivate their relationship with God, regardless of how they are serving the Kingdom.
Chelsi also shares with all of us the things that she does to support her husband in their specific stage of life.
Even if you or your husband are not in full-time ministry, this is an episode jam-packed with powerful tips to encourage you in your marriage, and…
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May 16, 2022
19. How to stay well-watered when ministry takes you far from home featuring Keri Franks
In today’s episode, Jen and AJ talk to a special guest: Keri Franks! She is a well-traveled mom of 3 from South Africa who is currently living in the UAE, and has been in the ministry with her husband for almost 20 years.
Tune in today to listen to a woman who navigates ministry life brilliantly. This episode will give you a real dose of encouragement, offer powerful advice, and remind you of ways to nourish your soul as you cultivate your relationship with the Lord.
Even if you are not in ministry, this episode is a MUST LISTEN for any woman who wants to benefit from powerful advice on how to nourish your relationship with God. It’s a sneak peek into Kari’s international home/ministry and will bless anyone who listens.*
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May 9, 2022
18. Practical tips for balancing ministry and life featuring Jawan McGinnis
Welcome back to our May series we are calling Encouragement for Women in Ministry! In today’s episode, the second of the new series, Jen has a special guest she talks to about some of the challenges of ministry, especially with a large family. Woven into the conversation are some powerful advice and practical tips for balancing ministry and life.
Say hello to Jawan McGinnis! She is a mom of 5, high school teacher, foster parent, amazing friend, and pastor's wife from Georgia.
Tune in today to listen to a woman who finds joy in the “mundane”. And learn how to navigate moments of stress, even when you are on the verge of tears, selfishness, and maintain your kind heart.
“One thing that I really feel like I've learned a lot in the process of motherhood and being a wife is that God is still the God of our mundane and it's a joy to be there.” - Jawan McGinnis.
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May 2, 2022
17. Cultivating Spiritual Friendships
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We are starting a new series this month- yay! During May, we’ll be doing a series called, Encouragement for Women in Ministry in which we’ll be sharing encouragement from other women in ministry. Our hope is that their words and kindness will be a sort of friendship to all of us.
*For this episode, Jen and AJ shared practical ways for when women in ministry feel lonely. You’ll hear tips to implement for getting that peace that comes in knowing that Christ is our friend. *
AJ started by sharing that her family has had the privilege of welcoming a Ukrainian refugee family to their community recently. She said it was a really sweet time but also made her realize how much caregivers need to be cared for as well. Jen and AJ reminded us how important it is to have friends who can restore you, who can speak nourishment to your heart, and who can be there for you. They mentioned this need specifically for those in mini…
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Apr 25, 2022
16. Everyday benefits of listening to hymns featuring Laura Susan
In today's episode, we have a wonderful guest joining us: Laura Susan Cain! Our special guest is a dear friend of Jen’s and we invited her to the podcast to help us wrap our brains around *why hymns should matter to us. *
We answered so many good questions about how the hymns are relevant to us… and the benefits of listening, learning, and singing it! But we didn’t stop right there, we also discussed one specific hymn: This is my Father’s World.
"We are sojourners in this world, and we are merely traveling through it. It is God’s World, and for that, we can praise Him and relax into the knowledge that all things work together for the good of those who love Him." (see Romans 8:28)
We encourage you to listen to this new episode, read the hymn “My father's world” and be reminded of the truth of God’s sovereignty and His goodness. Then share it with someone else, whether it's your child, your husband, or a friend. Someone needs this reminder!
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Apr 18, 2022
15. Awakening your heart to worship (Special Episode)
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This episode is a little different. It had the greatest feature of all time: the SOJO MEMBERS! Yes, that’s right. Our wonderful members shared stories and contributed to this very special episode.
So, tune in to this MUST LISTEN episode to dive into the hymn AJ wanted to sing on her wedding 28 years ago - but most importantly: The hymn that makes her want to worship God even in the midst of life’s problems, financial situations, and all of the things that would distract us from the glory of God.
We all need to look at something greater than ourselves, which is basically what worship is. Worship is recognizing the glory of something else and living in awe of that.
So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy this “full of encouragement and raw vulnerability” episode!
Don't forget to listen with an open heart and put yourself in the situations discussed as well, allowing God to speak to you through our show today.
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Apr 11, 2022
14. A big word and a simple truth
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In the second podcast episode from our Hymn Series, we are looking at one of the most powerful and beloved hymns from the 19th century: ‘Jesus paid it all’ written by Elvina Hall in 1865.
This is a beautiful hymn to understand and dive into, especially this Easter season. In this episode, we discuss how it represents Jesus as our propitiation or SPONGE.
This is one of the greatest truths about the Gospel! Jesus Christ absorbed the wrath of God for us. Any wrath or any recompense that is poured out towards us in payment for our sin, Christ comes between us and that judgment from God. He absorbs it.
For this week, so close to Easter, we challenge you to:
Listen to the new episode and dive in with us into this beautiful hymn, and be thankful, grateful, and mindful of sacrifices made, but even more than that remember that:
You have a God who loves you enough to send His son to die for you while you were still a sinn…
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Apr 4, 2022
13. When you don't feel worthy
We are starting a new series in April called: *The Gospel in Hymns.*
You will take a journey through history and learn about the hymn writers and the circumstances surrounding certain songs, and then we’ll dig into the passages in the Word of God that inspired them.
This week we kick off our series by taking a look at a hymn called Rock of Ages written by Augustus M. Toplady in 1776.
“The blood of Christ is stronger than our sin and that's the whole point of the Gospel. So that's just something that we can with full trust, continue to preach to our hearts” - Arabah Joy.
Tune in to find out what instrument Jen played when she was younger in school! We’ve got to say; it took AJ by surprise!
But most importantly, learn and understand how each stanza from this amazing hymn relates to the scripture and how we can take those lessons into our lives.
We hope you enjoy this fun and powerful series.
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Mar 28, 2022
12. How to know you are truly loved
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In this week's episode, the final episode from the “Faith Full: Extraordinary Women of the Bible” series, we talk about Martha.
We recognize Martha as a worrywart, the sister of Mary and Lazarus. But on today’s podcast, we would love for there to be a change in perspective of Martha by the time we wrap up the episode!
In John 11, Jesus specifically goes out of his way to encounter Martha. Chronologically, this encounter is AFTER He finds her stewing about Mary not helping her in the kitchen.
John 11 shows how pursuing Jesus was of Martha, how accepting He was of her, but also how He wasn't going to let her remain in the worrisome state she was in.
And this is the shepherd pursuing His sheep. When you read this chapter with that background and understanding, it changes everything… just as it…
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Mar 21, 2022
11. Believing God's promises when they feel impossible
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In this week's episode, the third from the “Faith Full: Extraordinary Women of the Bible” series, we talk about Sarah!
We discuss how Sarah and Abraham were both imperfect humans and their faith was totally imperfect too. Yet these two imperfect people, with imperfect faith, were still given the gift and the blessing of being called the father/mother of the nations.
Likewise, when we exercise a little bit of trust as Sarah did over and over through her story, God is drawn to it. He can't help but step in and do whatever it takes to keep us standing. We don’t know about you, but that fulfillment of faith incredibly encourages us and makes us want to step up with our faith!
We also share the role of laughter in Sarah’s story. Sarah first laughs with unbelief and cynicism…
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Mar 14, 2022
10. The purpose of your pain
In this week's podcast episode, we talk about a woman from the Bible who demonstrated faithfulness even when it hurt: Hannah.
As we talk through Hannah’s story, you’ll see that Hannah is a good example of purpose in pain. She cried to God and for a time, God was silent.
Yet her story shows us God is not only sovereign over the nations and history, but He's also sovereign over our individual lives and always has a reason for what happens, even the hard things.
“Sometimes it’s just taking a step back and remembering that God allows things for a reason, and there is no wasted pain when we belong to Christ.” Arabah Joy.
If God is silent in your life right now or has given you a “no”, we encourage you to listen to this week’s episode. Let the lessons from Hannah’s story encourage you that God hasn’t forsaken or forgotten.
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Mar 7, 2022
09. Failure doesn't have to be final
How many times are we faithless in our day-to-day walk with God? And then allow the weight of our faithlessness to bring us down?
Today we are starting a brand new series called Faith Full: Extraordinary Women of the Bible. It’s a biographical* study of four different women.
This week we kick off our series talking about a woman in the Old Testament: Deborah.
Judges preceded the Kings in Israel's history and Deborah was the only female judge mentioned in Scripture.
Our story picks up when Deborah tells Barak what God told her: that Barak needs to take his men out to battle and God will deliver them over to him. Barak’s response? “If you will go with me, then I will go. But if you will not go, I'm not going. “
This answer gives us an idea of Barak’s confidence level..
But hello friends, if you go to Hebrews 11:33, who do you find in that big, long list of people that are considered faithful?
Barak.
Oh my, how this hits home! How many times are we faithless in our day-t…
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Feb 28, 2022
08. Stepping into the unknown with courage
Do you remember a time when you took a tentative step into something a little bit unknown and a lot scary?
In today’s episode, the fourth episode of our confidence series, Cultivating Unshakable Confidence, we talked about someone who took a big, courageous step.: Joshua.
When Moses died, God asked Joshua to be strong and courageous, because he would lead the people of Israel to the promised land.
“Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you..” - Joshua 1:5
And then the famous words:
“Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause these people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.” - Joshua 1:6
Not only did God promise Joshua the promised land, but He promised to be with him in that place. For us too, it isn’t just a matter of going; It's a matter of being in our “there” together with God.
We enjoyed talking about our need to focus our minds on promises. Although God gave Joshua a command (as he d…
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Feb 21, 2022
07. Don't chicken out on your calling
In today’s episode, and third of the Confidence series, we talked about Saul and how he hid from the responsibility that God gave him.
We particularly love these examples from scripture of real people, real men, real women who have failed, because they're relatable. We see ourselves in these stories. It also makes us realize that we can’t get ourselves out of the negative parts of the story, the cowardice, the identity issues, all of a sudden or on our own, without Christ who lives in us.
Saul reminds us of Moses’ episode (episode #6), when he was doubting himself and his abilities to do what God wanted him to do. He asked, “Who am I to do this?”.
Saul had the same doubts: “Why me?” He even hid behind luggage to try to escape, but he eventually does accept his call, and he actually does step up and does some good things. At some point along the way, however, we can see Saul becoming a little lazy in his obedience, feeling the pressure of others around him and that’s…
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Feb 14, 2022
06. Overcoming insecurities to be used by God
A jam-packed episode with hands-on tips for dealing with insecurity in a biblical manner.
Have you ever wondered, “Who am I to do these things?”
God has an answer for all of these questions when He calls you to do something. And friend, your job is to step forward and do what He is asking, trusting that He's got this.
In today’s episode, the second in our Confidence series, we talk about Moses, and how he felt out of place. He did not feel man enough to fulfill what God had given him to do. But in the end, Moses did not let that stop him. Nor should you.
During our discussion today on Moses’s conversation with God, AJ and Jen identified three different insecurities that Moses had: 1) identity insecurity, 2) inability insecurity, 3) credibility insecurity.
When Moses said, “Who am I to do this?” He didn't think he had what it took. We all can relate to that, right? When we stumble over our own shortcomings, weaknesses, inabilities, or unmet expectations of ourselves, we…
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Feb 7, 2022
05. Holding onto God's promises even when you are scared
*What areas of your life do you struggle with fear or insecurity?*
*This week we are starting a new series: Cultivating Unshakable Confidence. *
*The only way to have unshakeable confidence is to be aware of and sure of the promises of God and the truth of the gospel. Over the next few episodes, we will take a look at four different men from the Bible and the things we can learn from their lives to help us build the unshakable confidence that only comes through the knowledge that we are in Christ and Christ is in us.*
*In today’s episode, and first of the Confidence series, we talked about king Jeroboam and how he was afraid of loss, afraid of losing what God had already given him. How many times have WE feared loss?*
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Jan 31, 2022
04. Learning to Love the Proverbs 31 Woman
Be honest - Have you ever sort of resented the woman from Proverbs 31?
In our study of Proverbs, we have learned the majority of proverbs have been written by King Solomon as the first 22 chapters or so were written by him. All these proverbs are useful for anybody, but then we end the book with this very special chapter that elevates the beauty and grace of womanhood.
In episode 4 (the last one from the Proverbs series), AJ and Jen tell it all on the Proverbs 31 woman- no holding back!
Is it fair for us to look at Proverbs 31 as a mirror and compare ourselves to the woman we find here? Comparison has never really been super helpful or healthy, especially when we go back to the gospel and know we can never compare to the standard that God has set (which is perfection.) Reality check: We know we're probably never going to tick all the boxes on this chapter. We close out our series on Proverbs with an honest discussion on the Proverbs 31 woman and how we can avoid falling down the pit…
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Jan 28, 2022
BONUS: 80's music, too much laughter, and how The Sojo Show started
We decided to launch a BONUS episode so you can get to know the voices behind the podcast, AJ and Ginger, er, I mean, Jen :)
This episode is a little bit behind-the-scenes and off the cuff. Just AJ and Jen talking like they're sitting in your living room drinking tea or coffee. (in fact, they were sitting in a living room chatting with Sojo Academy friends... you get to listen in)
Oh, and super serious question we need your input on... are the 80's songs the best? And who do you think is the best dancer in this duo? We have ongoing discussions about these things, so want to know your thoughts!
Disclaimer: the original audio is from an impromptu (and hilarious) FB Live Jen and AJ did for the Sojo Academy members after Christmas when they were announcing the podcast (and totally acting the fool, lol). So, sorry for not having the best quality audio this time!
Also, listen to this bonus episode and find out about the day Jen made AJ pee her pants! And yes, it was totally Jen's fault,…
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Jan 24, 2022
03. Understanding and Using your Influence
What is something you have recently searched for and why?
We search for something when it is important, right? In today’s podcast, we talk about King Hezekiah and how he searched for Solomon’s wisdom. Did you know that part of the book of Proverbs was actually compiled by King Hezekiah? Interesting fact, yes?
We discuss that on this episode and we also talked about the weirdest food Arabah Joy and Jen Evangelista have ever eaten. Because it somehow seemed like it needed to be discussed.
And of course besides that and most importantly, Jen and AJ discuss influence - Whether you realize it or not, you can be a mentor to others, whether it's your own children or others in your daily life. Truth is, God has raised up people in every generation to stand for truth and righteousness and to shout wisdom. Whatever position you are in, and especially those who may be younger reading or listening to this podcast, use your influence and run hard, run passionately, put your all into advancin…
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Jan 24, 2022
Welcome to The Sojo Show!
Have you ever wanted to sit down with a friend to discuss what you're learning in God's word? Or maybe you've wanted to hear someone else's thoughts on a passage? Well here's your chance!
Join Arabah Joy and Jen Evangelista, from Sojo Academy, in a fun and spontaneous conversation each week as they talk about God's Word and explore how Bible study can impact our everyday lives.
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Jan 24, 2022
01. Why You Should Read Proverbs
Does wisdom always come with age? In this episode, Jen and AJ talk about their ages, but more than that, they discuss the true means to wisdom... and how you can be sure to have it, no matter how young or old you are.
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Jan 24, 2022
02. Practical Tips for Studying Proverbs
So does anybody else feel a little random or chaotic from time to time? Jen and AJ share the surprising way Proverbs encouraged them in the midst of their chaos as they walk through how to study a couple of proverbs from chapters 10 and 16.
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