From the chaos of loss and breakdowns to unexpected healing and the slow, sacred wrestle with faith—this is the story of a girl who didn’t run from her questions, but walked straight up to them. Jess opens up about anxiety, identity, burnout, and the pain of losing her dad at 15. Her search for truth led her from Buddhism to Bible studies, meditation retreats to messy church experiences. This isn’t a testimony wrapped in a bow—it’s the ongoing story of someone who dared to ask: What if ther...
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From the chaos of loss and breakdowns to unexpected healing and the slow, sacred wrestle with faith—this is the story of a girl who didn’t run from her questions, but walked straight up to them. Jess opens up about anxiety, identity, burnout, and the pain of losing her dad at 15. Her search for truth led her from Buddhism to Bible studies, meditation retreats to messy church experiences. This isn’t a testimony wrapped in a bow—it’s the ongoing story of someone who dared to ask: What if ther...
From the chaos of loss and breakdowns to unexpected healing and the slow, sacred wrestle with faith—this is the story of a girl who didn’t run from her questions, but walked straight up to them. Jess opens up about anxiety, identity, burnout, and the pain of losing her dad at 15. Her search for truth led her from Buddhism to Bible studies, meditation retreats to messy church experiences. This isn’t a testimony wrapped in a bow—it’s the ongoing story of someone who dared to ask: What if ther...
An amazing Episode with Nicky Eatalapaka exploring her incredible life of faith of sacrifice that led to blessings and getting married to a stranger. Read Living on the Edge here: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Edge-story-faith-achieve-ebook/dp/B014NHELO6 Ask us some Q&A on insta @firestarters_for_jesus GO GET SOME MERCH! firestartersforjesus.com/shop Listen on Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vTkg8i...
Faith through moments that shape, inspire, and uplift and break down. 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Matthew catch up 03:54 - Is Luke better then everyone? struggling with sin 06:27 - Matthew thoughts on his Purpose 07:54 - Stepping back 09:43 - the collage grind 12:21 - Leaving Collage? 14:12 - How we spend time with God 14:51 - Navy seal inspo 16:24 - Fasting and a peace that surpassed all understanding 19:36 - forged but unused 21:00 - broken down to come back stronger 25:44 - braking ...
In this episode, Kirsty and Luke amble through the journey not yet completed. Luke shares snippets of his testimony; where he started, what he's learned and the direction in which he is going. With a lot of the story still in the making, touching on the last few months with Kirsty... the next step of the journey is yet to be revealed. 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - the journey being back & the pod as part 02:02 - taking it back to the "be-ning-ging" ft. SA’s former president 02:38 - c...
Kirst and Luke Discuss allowing God to work within us, and that he should be in every area of our life. Guiding us to serve others with His love and power. Embracing faith in the little things. Join the narrative of surrendering to God's plan, understanding that the journey matters as much as the destination. 3:33 - Intro 5:20 - God in everything not just first on the list 8:35 - miracles happen from ridiculous love 13:30 - what if Where god has me is where he wants me 16:53 - faith like a ...
Nikki Sinclair joins her daughter and Luke on this pod, sharing her background and knowledge in the financial field. Having taught Crown Finances (a church financial ministry) with her late accountant husband (Myles) for years, Nikki's shares how her career took a change towards something she used to hate; finances. With simple learned habits and understanding meant despite Myles not having income for 3 years and then unexpectedly passing, Nikki was still able to support her family thro...
This episode was spontaneous; can't go wrong with a good cup (tea or maté), our journals, bibles and some quality company and convo. It consists of open conversation about the subtle and bold lessons we are learning in this season of life and some South African garden visitors. Touching base on our yearly goals, themes God is revealing in community & relationship and sharing some imagery analogies between passive aggressive banter. 00:00 - intro 05:09 - what we’ve been learning in ...
This is an episode of short stories that Luke and Kirsty experienced on their travels to Europe and central America stepping out in faith. Making dreams a lifestyle, being challenged and challenging. highlights; God speaking in undeniable ways, the land of milk and honey is modernised to a train of honey and socks and the truth of Luke not gyming comes out. Many more practical tips of stepping out and how we stepped out in faith and our comfort zones as we discover how to create our future&nb...
Luke, Patch, Owen and good old Dawson crack down to the stories of their upbringing and how their life in faith evolved. Discovering choice, gifts, distractions, repentance and their minds in their different views as they confront their understanding of "truths". FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @patch.howard @o_larson13 @dawsonjpgillespie Movie Reference: The Greatest Miracle 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - The team for today 05:45 - Who can attend Catholic Church 07:25 - Owen’s s...
The life changing lense of sharing Jesus; Luke & Kirsty's practicals to what stepping out looks like, how they got there, challenges and what's changed for them. Failing and finding go hand in hand. God can use our broken-down telephone and if you don't step out, step down. Follow on instagram: @kirstysinclair_ For more content on sharing Jesus follow @yesHEis on insta 00:00 - intro 1:38 - living life through sharing your faith 2:04 - moving from basic foo...
Stories of faith, purpose, and the art of Kingdom building. Max & Selah’s relationship. The foundational principles that uphold purpose at its core, while delving into the balance between freedom and purpose in the "story of the mustangs & harness of the kingdom. Join us in "Kingdom Chronicles" as we embark on a journey of revelation, inspiration, and the exploration of a life truly aligned with the divine. FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @meridius.us @maximus.miles @sayonfilm 00:...
Peter Howard, a Catholic theologian, explains the process of the faith pilgrimage. The fundamentals of the faith and our understanding through; prophecy (past, present to future), prayer, passions and profound concepts to a naïve protestant. Find guest speaker Peter Howard: spiritualdirection.com/author/drpeterhoward 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Who is Peter? 02:25 - Peter’s testimony 08:10 - The Daughters perspective 9:56 - Gemma’ s story in episodes 74 & 67 10:04 - C...
n this episode we catchup on life stories, events, perspectives and touch on some quotes that have hit home for the boys. The struggle of adversity bringing inspiration to fellow believers, being destined for sin, good and bad kings, the submarine and hidden news are all part of the juicy and chilled boys chats in this episode to enjoy. 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Jonah being flattered by aspen moms 02:00- Mathew and Jonah embracing nature 07:45 - Luke sharing restrictions 10:26 - the ...
The boys discuss practical's of sharing faith, the problem with pride, body vs soul and some challenges of grace. While Aiden shares his excitement for death, we chat about therapy and answer direct questions on transgender lifestyle and cross dressing. 00:00 - intro 00:55 - catchup of Aiden's boring life 03:34 - have we stepped out in faith? 05:23 - what are the scariest topics to talk about in faith? 08:47 - pride 11:08 - difference between being proud a...
Being called to save lives, Dean shares the passions on his heart and the challenges compromising his calling. Heart pain, fear and the power of prayer are all big themes through Dean's story as he and Luke discuss the blessings seen through tragedy. Watch till the end to hear some useful cliché quotes Get a copy of Dean's book "The Shortest Straw" here: https://www.deanrosnau.com 00:00 - intro 6:18 - challenging fear 8:30- Q: biggest thing learned from helping others&nb...
Mattew Jonah and Luke explore the depths of the Bible, uncovering stories of giants, divine disappearances, and even battles with mental illness. In this episode, we'll also take a moment to reflect on our podcast journey, our vision for the future, and the growth and challenges we've encountered thus far. Ask us some Q&A on insta: https://www.instagram.com/firestarters_for_jesus/ GO GET SOME MERCH! www.firestartersforjesus.com/shop Send us some mail: Address it to Fire Starters 726 W F...
This insightful episode explores the role of community in fostering spiritual growth, the priorities & rewards of sharing our faith, hearing Gods voice & creative outlets of showing & sharing God as Luke and Maximus share their experiences. Go follow: @meridius.us 00:00 - intro 01:29 - Maximus's context 04:49 - Lets talk about miracles 10:05 - Bleeding love & embodying Christ 12:19 - Christian college 13:16 - Heart of a people 21:45 - Insta Q&am...
Luke and Kirsty discuss a challenging question on baptism; why we do it, what it means & Kirsty's story of baptism. 00:00 - intro 01:00 - Introducing Kirst & Luke's relation to SA 01:14 - salvation & baptism 01:33 - Kirst's desire & plan for baptism 02:10 - putting off the plan & missing opportunity 03:23 - mission trip & meeting Jesus 04:36 - being moved by God & a public declaration that followed 05:25 - the importance of my octopus teacher ;) 05:54 ...
00:00 - Intro 01:40 - context for Kyles story 3:15 'why me for blessing?' 10:30 - rejecting a childhood faith 13:07 - A childhood of sunshine & rainbows' - Kyle's middle years 21:24 - Formalizing an old commitment & a prayer that changed Kyle's life 25:00 - A big guy feeling small & God's overwhelming love 27:11 - What's changed? 35:00 Lordship & choosing Jesus when we don't know what it looks like 35:46 - Q & A "Choosing the right path in the face of suf...
In this exciting episode, we explore what it was like to be raised in a godly family and where it has brought us today with our good friend Hubert. 00:00 intro 01:30 - Hubert’s context 7:43 - Is God real to a young boy? & hearing the voice of God 10:23 - Boys bringing banter & sharing story’s 17:52 - Spider-Man on broadway & Jonah's angelical voice 20:02 - Hubert expresses his challenges 22:00 - Conflict of faith and reality 25:13 - Life...
From the chaos of loss and breakdowns to unexpected healing and the slow, sacred wrestle with faith—this is the story of a girl who didn’t run from her questions, but walked straight up to them. Jess opens up about anxiety, identity, burnout, and the pain of losing her dad at 15. Her search for truth led her from Buddhism to Bible studies, meditation retreats to messy church experiences. This isn’t a testimony wrapped in a bow—it’s the ongoing story of someone who dared to ask: What if ther...
