
Faithful & Just. With all things being relational!
143 episodes — Page 2 of 3
Ep 1776Remaining Alone vs. Bearing Fruit wk.13-2
For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life (Galatians 6:8). Thank you, Holy Spirit!
Ep 1775Holding On vs. Letting Go wk.13-1
“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit” (John 12:24). We trust You, Lord!
Ep 1774Casual Faith vs. Cross‑Shaped Love wk.12-7
Jesus said, “So this is my parting command: Love one another deeply!” (John 15:17 TPT). Glory Hallelujah!
Ep 1773Independence vs. Interdependence wk.12-6
Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2 NLT). Glory to God!
Ep 1772Religious Performance vs. Relational Witness wk.12-5
“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). Thank you, Jesus!
Ep 1771Visiting God vs. Dwelling in God wk.12-4
The heart of Jesus’ prayer in John 17 is that we would dwell in God as naturally as we dwell in our own homes.
Ep 1770Self‑Reliance vs. Shared Life in Christ wk.12-3
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me (Galatians 5:20). Thank you, Lord!
Ep 1769Surface Relationships vs. Spiritual Communion 12-2
God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him (1 John 4:16). Thank you, Father!
Ep 1768Isolation vs. Divine Union wk.12-1
“… that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me” (John 17:21). Thank you, Jesus!
Ep 1767Fearful Distance vs. Confident Communion 11-7
Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts (Psalm 139:23). Lord, have all of me!
Ep 1766Religious Activity vs Relational Abiding wk. 11-6
“… Repent and do the works of love you did at first…” (Revelation 2:5b, TPT)
Ep 1765Temporary Moments vs. Permanent Dwelling wk.11-5
Jesus' teaching on abiding is the fuller expression of God making His home in us!
Ep 1764Visiting vs. God Making His Home in Us wk.11-4
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you (James 4:8). Thank you, Abba!
Ep 1763Earning vs. Receiving God’s Love wk.11-3
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). Thank you, Lord!
Ep 1762Keeping Rules vs. Keeping His Word wk.11-2
I have hidden Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against You (Psalm 119:11). You are worthy of my all!
Ep 1761Rules to Follow vs. Relationship to Enjoy wk.11-1
Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word, and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him” (John 14:23). Thank you, Jesus!
Ep 1760Imperfect Effort vs. Perfecting Grace wk.10-7
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns (Philippians 1:6, NLT). Glory to God!
Ep 1759Good in Theory vs. Good in Practice wk.10-6
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Thank you, Holy Spirit.
Ep 1758Guessing vs. Experiencing God’s Will wk.10-5
Jesus knows his sheep, and they recognize and follow His voice—which forms the foundation for genuine spiritual intimacy.
Ep 1757Confusion vs. Clarity Through Renewal wk.10-4
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him (James 1:5). Thank you, Lord!
Ep 1756External Behavior vs. Internal Formation wk.10-3
And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh (Ezekiel 36:26). Thank you, Father!
Ep 1755Old Patterns vs. Renewed Thinking wk.10-1
We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). Thank you, Holy Spirit!
Ep 1754Conforming Pressure vs. Transforming Presence wk.10-1
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect (Romans 12:2). Use us, Lord!
Ep 1753Fear Not; God is Faithful! wk. 9-7
He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it (1 Thessalonians 5:24). Thank you, Lord!
Ep 1752Self-Reliance vs. Cooperative Surrender wk. 9-6
We must live in the Holy Spirit and follow after Him (Galatians 5:25). Thank you, Holy Spirit!
Ep 1751Short-Term Thinking vs. Long-Term Formation wk. 9-5
Being transformed from glory to glory (2 Corinthians 3:18). Thank you, Holy Spirit!
Ep 1750When God Starts It, He Finishes It wk. 9-4
Family, God has been so good — even when life’s been messy, and progress feels slow, He’s still at work in you. If you’ve ever felt the urge to throw in the towel, take heart: He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion. Let go of trying to do it all alone. Stay near Jesus, let His desires shape yours, and run the race He’s set for you with confidence — you’re not finishing this on your own.
Ep 1749Good Intentions vs. Good Work wk. 9-3
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today (Genesis 50:20). Glory Hallelujah!
Ep 1748Human Effort vs. Divine Initiative wk. 9-2
“No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day” (John 6:44). Thank you, Father!
Ep 1747Self-Doubt vs. God’s Certainty wk. 9-1
And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6). Thank you, Holy Spirit!
Ep 1746Accidental Life vs. Intentional Design wk. 8-7
Then the Lord said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it” (Jeremiah 1:12). Glory, Hallelujah!
Ep 1745Self-Doubt vs. God-Confidence wk. 8-6
And those whom He predestined He also called, and those whom He called He also justified, and those whom He justified He also glorified (Romans 8:30).
Ep 1744Running Ahead vs. Walking With wk. 8-5
Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him (Genesis 5:24). Glory to God!
Ep 1743Random Effort vs. Prepared Purpose wk. 8-4
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6). Thank you, Holy Spirit!
Ep 1742Doing to Be Loved vs. Doing Because I Am Loved wk. 8-3
Keeping Christ’s commandments becomes the pathway to remaining in his love (John 15:1-11), transforming obedience from external rule-following into relational intimacy.
Ep 1741Created for Pressure vs. Created for Purpose wk. 8-2
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come (2 Corinthians 5:17). Thank you, Jesus!
Ep 1740Self-Construction vs. God's Workmanship wk. 8-1
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them (Ephesians 2:10). Thank you, Father!
Ep 1739Temporary Moments vs. Lifelong Dwelling wk. 7-7
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 23). Thank you, Jesus!
Ep 1738Scattered Seeking vs. Focused Seeking wk. 7-6
You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart (Jeremiah 29:13). My Lord! My God!
Ep 1737Fear Driven Living vs. Presence Driven Living wk. 7-5
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Hallelujah!
Ep 1736Seeking Answers vs. Seeking God wk. 7-4
Answers flow from presence, His presence. Praise God!
Ep 1735Seeing Problems vs. Seeing Beauty wk. 7-3
And Moses quickly bowed his head toward the earth and worshiped (Exodus 34:8). Glory to God!
Ep 1734Visiting God vs. Dwelling with God wk. 7-2
Hey family — happy Valentine’s Day! RJ invites you to remember that God is our primary relationship and that when we truly dwell in His presence (Psalm 27:4), everything else falls into the right place. He riffs on abiding in Jesus, the "living vine," and asks a thoughtful question: Do we each have one Spirit-gift to edify the church? Come sit with us for a few minutes, be encouraged to remain in His presence, and see how staying connected to the Vine brings fruit, purpose, and joy to your everyday life.
Ep 1733The One Thing: Choosing Presence Over Pressure wk. 7-1
This episode explores Psalm 27:4 and Luke 10:38–42, urging believers to prioritize dwelling with God above life's many distractions. RJ reflects on whether each believer has a single gifting to edify the body of Christ and points listeners to seeking God's direction by sitting at Jesus' feet. Through heartfelt prayer and practical encouragement, the message invites listeners to make God the center of daily life, trust His guidance, and let His presence shape their service and gifts.
Ep 1732Orphan Hearted Living vs. Beloved Child Living wk. 6-7
Jesus said, “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you” (John 14:18). Thank you, Holy Spirit!
Ep 1731Shame-Driven Avoidance vs. Love-Driven Approach wk. 6-6
Jesus said, “Therefore, I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little” (Luke 7:47). Thank you, Jesus!
Ep 1730Self-Reliance vs. Spirit Reliance wk. 6-5
Jesus said, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me” (John 15:4). Thank you, Jesus!
Ep 1729Hiding Weakness vs. Bringing Weakness wk. 6-4
Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me (2 Corinthians 12:9b). Thank you, Jesus!
Ep 1728Earning Mercy vs. Receiving Merch wk. 6-3
God, be merciful to me, a sinner (Luke 18:13b). Glory to God!
Ep 1727Throne of Judgment vs. Throne of Grace wk. 6-2
And when the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she won favor in his sight, and he held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand (Esther 5:2). God’s favor!