In this episode, we talk about what it truly means to be a living sacrifice — not just in words, but in the way we think, choose, and live every day. Drawing from Romans 12:1–2 and 1 Corinthians 9–10, we see how sacrifice begins in the mind and discipline shapes the body, and how the two must work together to honor God. A renewed mind sets our direction, but disciplined habits determine how we walk it out. Our choices matter. Our habits matter. And they directly affect our spiritual life and intimacy with God. Living as a sacrifice means we don’t conform to the patterns of this world — we allow God to transform us from the inside out. Through discipline, self-control, and intentional living, we bring honor and glory to God with our lives. This episode invites you to reflect deeply:👉 Are you consulting God when decisions arise, or are you truly confiding in Him? Let this conversation challenge and encourage you to live in a way that pleases God — with a surrendered mind, a disciplined life, and a heart fully devoted to Him.

This is the most downloaded episode of 2025. It's only fit that we share it on Christmas Eve. Jesus came to set you free, in Jesus' Name. This episode is personal. Today, I’m sharing about the battlefield in our minds — the place where the enemy loves to plant doubt, fear, and lies that keep us from truly knowing God. We are looking at 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 in the NLT. Dive into God's word and allow Him to transform your mind.  Every stronghold we allow the enemy to build is one more wall between us and deeper intimacy with our Creator. But through Jesus, we have the power to tear those walls down. 🕊️ * "We use divine weapons to defeat strongholds, that keep us from knowing God, and we demonstrate obedience and authority of our minds in Christ." Join me as we talk about identifying those strongholds, replacing lies with truth, and learning to take every thought captive in obedience to Christ.  #InJesusNamePodcast #FaithJourney #BattlefieldOfYourMind #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualWarfare #RenewYourMind #FreedomInChrist #JesusChangesEverything

In this episode, we explore how God’s Word becomes the pillar, anchor, and firm foundation our hearts need—especially in the seasons that feel heavy, lonely, or overwhelming. Drawing from Psalm 119:89–96, we’re reminded that God’s truth is unshakable. His Word shines like a light in the darkest places and holds us steady when emotions rise, circumstances shift, and the holidays feel harder than expected. Scripture calls us to take every thought captive and make room for truth—even when we don’t feel it yet. When we choose to believe what God has spoken, His Word becomes the anchor that keeps us grounded and the light that leads us forward. If this season feels dark, confusing, or heavy, may this episode remind you:✨ God’s Word is your stability.✨ God’s truth is your anchor.✨ God’s light still shines in the valley. Listen in and let His Word steady your heart today.

Don’t miss this incredible story with this amazing family. 💛Allycia shares about their #rettsyndrome journey and how trusting God means giving our outcomes to Him. Mack may have special needs but she is no different than any other 9 year old girl. By encouraging conversations around special needs we are closing the gap and showing up in real ways for those who need our help. They have shown what it means to rely on God, especially when your circumstances are out of your control.Their testimony is powerful. Their perseverance is inspiring.And their journey shows us how beautifully God meets us in the hard places.#InJesusNamePodcast #disabilityawareness #reverserett

This episode walks us through the spiritual journey God often leads us on: from the place of remembrance, into the valley, and eventually to the mountaintop. The valley is not a punishment — it is where God plants seeds.He grows faith there, even when we can’t see it.But just like a garden, the weeds must be pulled so the flowers can grow. We have to remove the lies, fear, and old patterns that choke out what God is trying to do. On the mountain, we see with clarity.We look back and realize the valley was a place of growth, not abandonment. God promised that He would always be with us,but He never promised that we would always feel His presence. If you're walking through a dark season, this episode is a reminder:you are not alone, you are being transformed, and the mountain is ahead.

In this powerful episode of Couch Stories, Bailey Chaney shares her incredible journey from addiction and emptiness to freedom and fullness in Christ. Bailey once described her life as being like a chocolate Easter bunny — beautiful on the outside but hollow on the inside. But when she encountered Jesus, everything changed. He took what was broken, filled it with His love, and began a transformation that only He can do. Through her story, you’ll hear how God redeems the past, restores purpose, and gives peace to those who choose to rely on Him. If you’ve ever felt empty, lost, or beyond hope, Bailey’s testimony will remind you that no one is too far gone — and that Jesus still fills hollow hearts with life and love. 💛  

In this episode of the Transformation Series, we look at what the Book of James teaches us about real faith — the kind that transforms us from the inside out. Key Takeaway: Most Christians look the same — until it’s time to persevere and have patience. That’s when true faith shows itself. Faith isn’t a one-time belief; it’s a lifelong journey of walking with God. Along that path, we go through four steps: Preparing, Practicing, Patience, and Persevering. Each one refines us and draws us closer to the heart of God. If you’re in a season where God is stretching you, this episode will remind you that He’s not just changing your circumstances — He’s transforming you. #InJesusNamePodcast #TransformationSeries #BookOfJames #FaithJourney #ChristianPodcast #Perseverance #Patience #FaithInAction #JesusChangesEverything

In this Couch Stories episode, we sit down with Natalee Dowdle to hear her powerful story of transformation and peace. Anxious thoughts and fear are part of our human experience — but God meets us there. Through relationship with Him, we find a peace that goes beyond understanding. Natalee shares how she’s seen the hand of God drawing her close all throughout her life, weaving threads of love through every season and circumstance. Her story is a reminder that God is always pursuing us, always transforming us, and always calling us deeper into His presence. If you’ve ever battled anxiety or wondered if God is near, this episode will remind you that He’s been writing your story all along. 🎧 Listen now and be encouraged to see the hand of God in your own journey. #InJesusNamePodcast #CouchStories #FaithJourney #Transformation #GodsPeace #ChristianPodcast #Testimony #JesusChangesEverything

In this episode of Couch Stories, we talk about what it really means to have a faith that is focused more on God than on ourselves. We want all of God… but many times we haven’t truly turned from our old life and given Him all of ourselves. Today’s Couch Story is the story of Stephen, the first martyr for Christ. In Acts 7, Stephen shows us what it looks like to live with kingdom eyes — even in persecution. His faith wasn’t rooted in comfort, success, or what God could do for him. His faith was rooted in who God IS. And we look at James 1, where we see that faith isn’t transformed until it’s practiced. You can’t cling to your old life AND walk in the fullness of Christ. Transformation comes when we surrender, deny self, and live for Jesus above everything else. This episode is an invitation to step into a faith that’s not self-centered — but Kingdom-centered. A faith that gives all of us… to all of Him.

In this episode, we dive into Philippians 4 and the practice of thankfulness — not just when life is good, but especially when we’re walking through the valley. Scripture tells us to rejoice, to pray, and to give thanks in every situation. That’s not because the circumstance is easy… but because God is faithful. Thankfulness isn’t a feeling — it’s a spiritual discipline that shifts our focus from the problem to the Presence of God. It pulls our eyes off what’s overwhelming us and places them back on the One who holds us steady. Today we talk about what it means to practice gratitude in real life, in real time, right in the middle of the struggle… and how gratitude becomes a weapon against anxiety, fear, and discouragement. Let’s learn how to choose thankfulness — even in the valley — because God is still good, God is still near, and God is still worthy of praise.

In this episode of our Transformation Series, we dive into the words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount — “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.” Are we truly pursuing Jesus the way He calls us to? 💭We’ll explore what it means to live with a heart that continually asks, seeks, and knocks — not out of striving, but out of desire to know Him more deeply. Featuring the stories of Abraham and Peter, we’ll look at how their pursuit of God — through faith, obedience, and surrender — still speaks to us today. This is an invitation to press in, to pursue, and to practice the way of Jesus in the everyday moments of life. 🌿 🎧 Listen now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. #InJesusNamePodcast #PracticingTheWay #AskSeekKnock #FaithJourney #SermonOnTheMount #ChristianPodcast #WalkWithJesus #Transformation #JesusChangesEverything

This episode is personal. Today, I’m sharing about the battlefield in our minds — the place where the enemy loves to plant doubt, fear, and lies that keep us from truly knowing God. We are looking at 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 in the NLT. Dive into God's word and allow Him to transform your mind.  Every stronghold we allow the enemy to build is one more wall between us and deeper intimacy with our Creator. But through Jesus, we have the power to tear those walls down. 🕊️ * "We use divine weapons to defeat strongholds, that keep us from knowing God, and we demonstrate obedience and authority of our minds in Christ." Join me as we talk about identifying those strongholds, replacing lies with truth, and learning to take every thought captive in obedience to Christ.  #InJesusNamePodcast #FaithJourney #BattlefieldOfYourMind #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualWarfare #RenewYourMind #FreedomInChrist #JesusChangesEverything

In this Couch Stories episode, I sit down with Alfred and Bailey Godfrey from Rooted Nourished Renewed to talk about what it means to trust God completely — even when the path ahead isn’t clear. 🌿 Reach out to Alfred and Bailey Their story is one of transformation, obedience, and faith in action. Through every step, God has proven Himself faithful as they’ve chosen to keep saying yes to Him. If you’ve ever wrestled with fear, uncertainty, or the call to step out of your comfort zone, this conversation will remind you that God honors faith-filled obedience — and that He’s writing something beautiful when you simply trust and follow. 🎧 Tune in now as we continue the Couch Stories series — real stories of real people transformed by a very real God. References from this episode... 1. "Bait of Satan" - John Bevere 2. "Understanding the Wounded Heart" - Dr. Marcus Warner 3. The equipping profile, "I Hurt", "I Lead" - Gray Morais #InJesusNamePodcast #CouchStories #RootedNourishedRenewed #FaithJourney #TrustGod #ChristianPodcast #Transformation #JesusChangesEverything #WalkByFaith

Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith, reminds us that the heroes of Scripture didn’t live by what they could see — they lived by what they believed. Their eyes were fixed on heaven, not the world around them. Faith isn’t a feeling that comes and goes; it’s a foundation of truth that we stand on. It’s what carries us when emotions waver and circumstances shift. In this episode, we talk about what it means to walk by faith and live for something greater — trusting the God who always keeps His promises.

Our final episode in the series on hope. Are little choices putting holes in your ship? Are you making the right choices that steer your boat in the right direction? Or are you lost at sea because you've put your hope in something other than Christ? My hope is in the transformation process that occurs when I walk with Jesus daily. My mind is transformed, my decisions are aligned with God's will, I am more obedient to His commands and I look more like Jesus.  In this episode, we’re talking about how God directs our lives like a rudder steers a ship. Ephesians 4:19–22 reminds us to “put off the old self” and be renewed in our minds. God showed me how even the smallest, most ordinary choices can completely change the direction of our lives. Each decision is like a tiny turn of the rudder — and when we surrender those turns to Him, He leads us toward freedom, purpose, and transformation. 🎧 Listen now and be encouraged to let the Holy Spirit guide your daily choices and renew your heart. 👉 Subscribe for weekly encouragement and honest conversations about real faith, real life, and a very real Jesus.

This morning, God gently showed me something I didn’t even realize—I’d been living with a performance-based faith. I was striving to do everything “right,” but missing the simple truth that I just need more of Him. In this episode, I share how God met me in that moment and began transforming my mind and heart. It’s not about doing more for Him, it’s about being with Him. When we shift from performing to abiding, that’s where real transformation begins.

When we live by the law, we live in bondage — always striving but never feeling enough. But when we live in Christ, we step into true freedom. Jesus fulfilled the law so we could walk in grace, not guilt. In this episode, we talk about what it means to stop striving for perfection and start living in the freedom that comes through faith in Jesus. You are no longer a slave to rules, religion, or your past — you are a child of God, covered by His love and led by His Spirit.

Hope is the wind in our sails—it moves us forward when life’s seas get rough. Hope isn’t just wishful thinking; it’s the power of the Holy Spirit at work in us. There’s no secret formula to hearing from God or walking in relationship with Him. It’s all because of Jesus. Through Him, we have access to the Father, we receive the Spirit, and we are given a confident hope that anchors our lives.

Life brings storms—some small, some overwhelming—but every day has its waves. In this episode, we’ll talk about why hope in Christ must be our anchor when the winds of worry, fear, and discouragement rise. Hope isn’t wishful thinking; it’s a steady confidence rooted in God’s promises. Just like an anchor keeps a boat from drifting in rough waters, true hope keeps our faith grounded in truth when life feels unsteady. Join us as we explore how to hold fast to Jesus, the sure and steadfast anchor for our souls, and find stability in the everyday storms.

Hope is more than a passing feeling—it’s a confident belief rooted in truth. In this episode, we’ll talk about what it means to have a right view of God and ourselves in Christ, so that our hope is anchored in His promises rather than shifting emotions. Our faith is like a boat: strong enough to withstand the storms when it’s built on truth, but fragile when riddled with holes of lies and unbelief. If our hope is grounded in anything less than Christ, we’ll be tossed and battered by the waves. Join us as we explore how to strengthen the hull of our faith, seal up the cracks of doubt, and sail with confidence, knowing our hope in Jesus is sure and steadfast.