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  • Ep.45 The Antidote to Anxiety

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    In this conversation, Jakobe and Abigail dive into Matthew 6:25–34—Jesus’ powerful teaching on worry. What if the cure to anxiety isn’t found in controlling tomorrow, but in trusting God today? Discover practical biblical insight on how to stop being consumed by “what ifs” and start living in God’s peace.

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    🇺🇬 HELP US BUILD IN AFRICA! 🌍

    We’re heading to Uganda to help build a new ministry headquarters with Good Shepherd Foundation Uganda & Global Footprints Ministries—a place for education, discipleship, community care, and training ministry leaders.

    🎯 Phase One Goal: $30,000 by December 2026

    Ways to give:
    • Give online: globalfootprintsministries.org/give
    • Venmo: @codiecobb10 or @abigail-koubek
    • Zelle: 3524307577
    • Mail checks: Global Footprints Ministries, PO Box 220002, Deatsville, AL 36022

    Every gift helps us build a place where lives are transformed and the Kingdom of God advances. ❤️🌍

    👉 Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fathersjoypodcast

    33 min
  • Ep. 44 Your Proximity is Affecting Your Calling

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    In this episode, Jakobe and Abigail unpack Exodus 32 where Aaron, Moses’ brother, gave in to the pressure of the Israelites and crafted the golden calf. This powerful passage reveals how the people closest to you can either strengthen your faith or lead you into compromise.

    We dive into the importance of your circle, proximity, and environment—and how it directly impacts your calling, your decisions, and your walk with God.

    If you’ve ever wondered why your progress feels delayed or why certain temptations feel stronger, this conversation will open your eyes to the power of proximity.

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    🇺🇬 HELP US BUILD IN AFRICA! 🌍

    We’re heading to Uganda to help build a new ministry headquarters with Good Shepherd Foundation Uganda & Global Footprints Ministries—a place for education, discipleship, community care, and training ministry leaders.

    🎯 Phase One Goal: $30,000 by December 2026

    Ways to give:
    • Give online: globalfootprintsministries.org/give
    • Venmo: @codiecobb10 or @abigail-koubek
    • Zelle: 3524307577
    • Mail checks: Global Footprints Ministries, PO Box 220002, Deatsville, AL 36022

    Every gift helps us build a place where lives are transformed and the Kingdom of God advances. ❤️🌍

    👉 Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fathersjoypodcast

    41 min
  • Ep.43 God Wants You to REJOICE When Life Gets Worse?!

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    Full sermon we shared with church leaders in Kenya during our recent mission trip, diving into James 1:2-4 — “Consider it pure joy when you face trials.” This message reminds us we are not victims of our circumstances, but masterpieces chosen by God. 


    Special thanks to Global Footprint Ministry for partnering with us to bring the Word to East Africa. Don’t miss this powerful word of encouragement and identity!


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    🇺🇬 HELP US BUILD IN AFRICA! 🌍

    We’re heading to Uganda to help build a new ministry headquarters with Good Shepherd Foundation Uganda & Global Footprints Ministries—a place for education, discipleship, community care, and training ministry leaders.

    🎯 Phase One Goal: $30,000 by December 2026

    Ways to give:
    • Give online: globalfootprintsministries.org/give
    • Venmo: @codiecobb10 or @abigail-koubek
    • Zelle: 3524307577
    • Mail checks: Global Footprints Ministries, PO Box 220002, Deatsville, AL 36022

    Every gift helps us build a place where lives are transformed and the Kingdom of God advances. ❤️🌍

    👉 Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fathersjoypodcast

    25 min
  • Ep.42 Death Is Not the End: A Beautiful Tribute to Grandma Beverly

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    A Tribute to My Grandma

    What began as what felt like a tragedy became one of the most beautiful revelations of God’s faithfulness. Death is not the end—it’s only the beginning.

    Just three days after my grandmother stepped into heaven, I found myself in Kenya, sharing her story with a group of over 100 widows. In that moment of pain and hope intertwined, more than 50 of them gave their lives to Jesus and received Him as Lord and Savior.

    To me, this is one of the greatest revelations God has ever given me—that even in loss, He brings life. My prayer is that this testimony reshapes how you see death—not as a final goodbye, but as the beginning of eternal life with our Father in Heaven.

    Thank you @globalfootprintsministries for giving me the opportunity to share this!

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    🇺🇬 HELP US BUILD IN AFRICA! 🌍

    We’re heading to Uganda to help build a new ministry headquarters with Good Shepherd Foundation Uganda & Global Footprints Ministries—a place for education, discipleship, community care, and training ministry leaders.

    🎯 Phase One Goal: $30,000 by December 2026

    Ways to give:
    • Give online: globalfootprintsministries.org/give
    • Venmo: @codiecobb10 or @abigail-koubek
    • Zelle: 3524307577
    • Mail checks: Global Footprints Ministries, PO Box 220002, Deatsville, AL 36022

    Every gift helps us build a place where lives are transformed and the Kingdom of God advances. ❤️🌍

    👉 Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fathersjoypodcast

    8 min
  • Ep. 41 Love Beyond Measure: How Jesus Loves Us

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    Our very first LIVE podcast happened in Kenya, Africa in partnership with Global Footprint Ministries — and what unfolded was nothing short of incredible. We shared on “How Jesus Loves Us,” and even though the altar call wasn’t recorded, over 20 people gave their lives to Jesus. 🙌 Such a surreal, holy moment in Africa that we’ll never forget. 🌍❤️ #JesusLovesUs #PodcastLive #KenyaRevival #GlobalFootprintMinistries

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    🇺🇬 HELP US BUILD IN AFRICA! 🌍

    We’re heading to Uganda to help build a new ministry headquarters with Good Shepherd Foundation Uganda & Global Footprints Ministries—a place for education, discipleship, community care, and training ministry leaders.

    🎯 Phase One Goal: $30,000 by December 2026

    Ways to give:
    • Give online: globalfootprintsministries.org/give
    • Venmo: @codiecobb10 or @abigail-koubek
    • Zelle: 3524307577
    • Mail checks: Global Footprints Ministries, PO Box 220002, Deatsville, AL 36022

    Every gift helps us build a place where lives are transformed and the Kingdom of God advances. ❤️🌍

    👉 Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fathersjoypodcast

    37 min
  • Ep.40 You’re Not a Victim You’re Gods Masterpiece

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    In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the truth that your pain has a purpose. Trials and tribulations aren’t evidence that God has abandoned you — they’re often the very tools He uses to shape you into His masterpiece.

    We explore the story of Job through a fresh lens — not as a tale of suffering, but as a testimony of refinement, restoration, and divine purpose. If you’ve ever felt like life has hit you hard, this episode will remind you: you’re not a victim of your circumstances, you’re a vessel in the hands of a faithful God.


    Support the show

    🇺🇬 HELP US BUILD IN AFRICA! 🌍

    We’re heading to Uganda to help build a new ministry headquarters with Good Shepherd Foundation Uganda & Global Footprints Ministries—a place for education, discipleship, community care, and training ministry leaders.

    🎯 Phase One Goal: $30,000 by December 2026

    Ways to give:
    • Give online: globalfootprintsministries.org/give
    • Venmo: @codiecobb10 or @abigail-koubek
    • Zelle: 3524307577
    • Mail checks: Global Footprints Ministries, PO Box 220002, Deatsville, AL 36022

    Every gift helps us build a place where lives are transformed and the Kingdom of God advances. ❤️🌍

    👉 Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fathersjoypodcast

    38 min
  • Ep.39 Pray For The Drought

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    In this powerful episode, we dive into 1 Kings 17–19 and explore the story of Elijah, the prophet who boldly prayed for a drought—and later, for rain. But what does that mean for your life?

    Join us as we unpack what it looks like to pray for a spiritual drought—not to harm, but to break cycles, shut doors that don’t serve your purpose, and position yourself for breakthrough. Sometimes, God uses drought to dry up distractions so that heaven can open up in a fresh way.

    Whether you’re in a dry place or on the verge of rain, this conversation will stir your faith and give you insight into God’s strategy for your season.

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    🇺🇬 HELP US BUILD IN AFRICA! 🌍

    We’re heading to Uganda to help build a new ministry headquarters with Good Shepherd Foundation Uganda & Global Footprints Ministries—a place for education, discipleship, community care, and training ministry leaders.

    🎯 Phase One Goal: $30,000 by December 2026

    Ways to give:
    • Give online: globalfootprintsministries.org/give
    • Venmo: @codiecobb10 or @abigail-koubek
    • Zelle: 3524307577
    • Mail checks: Global Footprints Ministries, PO Box 220002, Deatsville, AL 36022

    Every gift helps us build a place where lives are transformed and the Kingdom of God advances. ❤️🌍

    👉 Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fathersjoypodcast

    33 min
  • Ep. 38 When Fire Exposes the Fakes Ft. Codie Cobb

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    In this soul-stirring episode, Jakobe and Abigail are joined by special guest Codie Cobb to talk about what happens when life turns up the heat. When trials and tribulations come, they don’t just bring pressure — they reveal what’s real.

    Together, the trio dives into how the fire of adversity strips away what’s fake, exposes what’s unshakable, and prepares us for breakthrough. Codie shares powerful personal insight on facing storms, staying grounded, and letting the refining process shape who you're becoming.

    This is more than just conversation — it’s a call to stop fearing the fire and start seeing it as proof that purpose is near.

    🎧 “When Fire Exposes the Fakes” will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you: God doesn’t waste pain — He uses it to purify and prepare.

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    🇺🇬 HELP US BUILD IN AFRICA! 🌍

    We’re heading to Uganda to help build a new ministry headquarters with Good Shepherd Foundation Uganda & Global Footprints Ministries—a place for education, discipleship, community care, and training ministry leaders.

    🎯 Phase One Goal: $30,000 by December 2026

    Ways to give:
    • Give online: globalfootprintsministries.org/give
    • Venmo: @codiecobb10 or @abigail-koubek
    • Zelle: 3524307577
    • Mail checks: Global Footprints Ministries, PO Box 220002, Deatsville, AL 36022

    Every gift helps us build a place where lives are transformed and the Kingdom of God advances. ❤️🌍

    👉 Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fathersjoypodcast

    1 hr 4 min
  • Ep. 37 He's Changed Your Name

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    In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the truth that when you give your life to Christ, you are not who you used to be. You’ve been redeemed, renamed, and reborn. 🕊️
    Your past may explain you, but it no longer defines you. Through Jesus, you’ve been made a new creation — old labels are removed, shame is silenced, and purpose is awakened.
    Whether you’re just beginning your walk with God or needing a reminder of who you are in Him, this conversation will stir your faith and shift your identity into alignment with heaven.

    👉 Follow the podcast: @fathersjoypodcast

    🌍 Want to join us on a life-changing trip to Tanzania this July?
    Apply now: kingdomencounters.us/teamtrip

    👕 Support our mission trip to Kenya!
    Grab a “But Now I’m Found” tee and help fund the journey:
    globalfootprintsministries.com/shop

    Support the show

    🇺🇬 HELP US BUILD IN AFRICA! 🌍

    We’re heading to Uganda to help build a new ministry headquarters with Good Shepherd Foundation Uganda & Global Footprints Ministries—a place for education, discipleship, community care, and training ministry leaders.

    🎯 Phase One Goal: $30,000 by December 2026

    Ways to give:
    • Give online: globalfootprintsministries.org/give
    • Venmo: @codiecobb10 or @abigail-koubek
    • Zelle: 3524307577
    • Mail checks: Global Footprints Ministries, PO Box 220002, Deatsville, AL 36022

    Every gift helps us build a place where lives are transformed and the Kingdom of God advances. ❤️🌍

    👉 Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fathersjoypodcast

    33 min
  • Ep. 36 What They Don't Tell You About Marriage

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    Hosted by Jakobe & Abigail Petitdo

    Marriage is beautiful… but let’s be real, it’s not always easy. In this honest and eye-opening episode, Jakobe and Abigail pull back the curtain on the parts of marriage no one really talks about. From unmet expectations to unspoken struggles, they dive deep into the lessons learned through real-life experience and God’s design for covenant love. Whether you’re single, dating, or married, this conversation is one you don’t want to miss.

    👉 Follow the podcast: @fathersjoypodcast

    🌍 Want to join us on a life-changing trip to Tanzania this July?
    Apply now: kingdomencounters.us/teamtrip

    👕 Support our mission trip to Kenya!
    Grab a “But Now I’m Found” tee and help fund the journey:
    globalfootprintsministries.com/shop

    Support the show

    🇺🇬 HELP US BUILD IN AFRICA! 🌍

    We’re heading to Uganda to help build a new ministry headquarters with Good Shepherd Foundation Uganda & Global Footprints Ministries—a place for education, discipleship, community care, and training ministry leaders.

    🎯 Phase One Goal: $30,000 by December 2026

    Ways to give:
    • Give online: globalfootprintsministries.org/give
    • Venmo: @codiecobb10 or @abigail-koubek
    • Zelle: 3524307577
    • Mail checks: Global Footprints Ministries, PO Box 220002, Deatsville, AL 36022

    Every gift helps us build a place where lives are transformed and the Kingdom of God advances. ❤️🌍

    👉 Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fathersjoypodcast

    49 min

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Tune in as Abigail and Jakobe discuss foundational principles of faith. Religion verse relationship and the willingness to be an open vessel for God to move in your life.