This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people. 

And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.

If you’ve been encouraged by what you hear, would you prayerfully consider joining us on Patreon? You’re not just subscribing, you’re helping share stories that point people back to Jesus. 

Thank you for being a part of the Halfway to Sunday Community!

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SHOW NOTES: 

Raised in church but left “lukewarm,” Cassian Bellino longed to actually know God. After a pivotal season abroad in Thailand, and a pastor’s suggestion to “just go to seminary,” she built the resource she needed: The Biblically Speaking Podcast, where scholars unpack Scripture without the jargon. Cassian shares God’s string of confirmations (even a pastor on a plane), the viral “Torah” clip that drew both gratitude and hate, and why she keeps asking basic questions in public. We talk unemployment, spiritual attack, idolizing success, and the shift to surrender and dependence - including a 72-hour fast that re-centered her life with God. For anyone who feels late, confused, or embarrassed by what you don’t know, this conversation offers a shame-free path: ask honestly, learn humbly, and keep moving toward Jesus. No seminary required.

And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!

Ways you can connect with Cassian Bellino:


Follow Cassian on Instagram
Cassian’s website

 

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!

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• Scripture References:

Matthew 6:26  “He provides for the birds…” (God’s provision in dependence)
Matthew 6:16–18  Jesus’ teaching on fasting
Mark 5:25–34  The bleeding woman
Genesis 1–2  Creation/Genesis framework discussed with Hugh Ross (old-earth lens).
Pentateuch (Torah: Genesis–Deuteronomy) — “first five books”

• Other Mentions:

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Bible Resources:

Patreon

The Bible Project

 

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people. 

And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.

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SHOW NOTES:

Jill sits down with Jason Heinritz to talk about a season of pruning that moved him from nightly numbing and workaholism to a grounded, daily walk with Jesus. Jason unpacks his five-part Sacred Start—Bible, journaling, exercise, Scripture-rooted affirmations, and prayer—and explains why small, repeatable rhythms build resilience. He shares the journaling flow (gratitude, yesterday’s highlights, what God taught, one dream, three prayers/intentions, two “I am” affirmations) and how remembering fuels hope. They explore dreaming with God, discernment and patience when doors are slow to open, and why discipline creates freedom instead of restriction. Jason also introduces his book and journal Wake Up Jesus People and the 40 Fords Challenge - a Christ-centered formation sprint. Whether you feel stuck, scattered, or resistant to structure, this conversation offers a gentle, practical on-ramp to intentional living with Jesus, one morning at a time.

And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!

Ways you can connect with Jason Heinritz:


Follow Jason on Instagram
Jason’s website

 

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!

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• Scripture References:

Mark 1:35 / Luke 5:16  Jesus withdrew to pray; a quiet place before the day.
Habakkuk 2:2  “Write the vision…” (journaling; write it down so you can run).
John 15  pruning and abiding that produce lasting fruit (formation over performance).
Hebrews 6:12 — through faith and patience inherit the promises.

• Other Mentions:

Wake Up Jesus People:  book & journal;
40 Fords Challenge: “Jesus version of 75 Hard” (coaching + formation).

Life Church Northwest (Seattle): church plant Jason and family moved to support.

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Bible Resources:

Patreon

The Bible Project
 

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

We're so glad you're here.

This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people. 

And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.

If you’ve been encouraged by what you hear, would you prayerfully consider joining us on Patreon? You’re not just subscribing, you’re helping share stories that point people back to Jesus. 

Thank you for being a part of the Halfway to Sunday Community!

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SHOW NOTES: 

Dr. JP Foster (Biola University; Senior Pastor, Faithful Central Bible Church) tells how God redirected his life from neurosurgery to pastoring and why that shift birthed a passion to close the widening gap of biblical illiteracy. With stories of salvation, mentoring students, and co-authoring Finding Freedom in Jesus, JP lays out a simple arc: Created in Christ, Restored in Christ, Confident in Christ. We talk abiding and pruning (John 14–16), moving from hearers to doers, and how confidence grows as we obey - like Abraham stepping without a map and Joshua meditating on the Word. He addresses shame, “help my unbelief,” and God’s hesed, a steadfast love that chases us. If you need a practical on-ramp to identity, Scripture, and steady formation, this episode offers a hopeful way to move from information to transformation and to live as loved people who love people.

And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!

Ways you can connect with Dr. JP Foster:


Follow Dr. Foster on Instagram

Dr. Foster’s website
Book website | on Amazon

 

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!

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SHOW NOTES

• Scripture References:

John 14–16 — abiding, pruning, the Spirit’s presence.
Genesis 1:27 — made in God’s image.
Genesis 12:1–4 — Abraham steps without details.
Joshua 1:7–9 — “be strong and courageous… meditate on the Word.”
Mark 9:24 — “I believe; help my unbelief.”
Judges 6 — Gideon’s fear and God’s patient meeting.
1 Corinthians 15:31 — “I die daily.”
Luke 9:23 — deny self, take up your cross daily.
Psalm 139 — “You’ve searched me and you know me.”
Matthew 11:28–30 — “Come to me… I will give you rest.”
John 10:10 — life to the full.

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Bible Resources:

Patreon

The Bible Project

 

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people. 

And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.

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Show Notes

Jill sits down with Michael Klassen to explore how simple, consistent practices move us from survival to formation. Michael shares the story behind the 5:00 AM Podcast and why early, or simply intentional, starts anchor his day in worship, prayer, and a written plan (“write it down so you can run”). They clarify abundance vs. prosperity, using a rosebush image: pruning for health, not hype. The conversation walks through journaling as remembering, community and responsibility, and the pairing of faith + patience when God delays our plans. They also reframe fear as a growth signal rather than a stop sign, and bless listeners to stand steady on Scripture when storms come. Practical takeaways: start the night before, set one clear morning action, keep a running journal, and review weekly so rhythms become resilience. Hopeful, doable, and deeply grounded.

And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!

Ways you can connect with Michael Klassen:


Follow Michael on Instagram or YouTube
Michael’s website
 

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!

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• Scripture References:

Habakkuk 2:2 — “Write the vision… so the runner may run.”
John 15 (abide/pruning/vine) + John 10:10 (life to the full) — abundance with pruning.
2 Corinthians 9:7 (9:5–7) — cheerful giver; determine beforehand.
Psalm 63:1 — “Early will I seek You” (early pursuit).
Genesis 1:28 — fruitful, multiply, stewardship/dominion (abundance design).
Matthew 6:21 — treasure & heart (legacy, planning).
Matthew 16:25 / Luke 9:24 — lose your life to find it (surrender timing).
2 Timothy 1:7 — not a spirit of fear (fear reframed).
Hebrews 6:12 — through faith and patience inherit the promises.

• Other Mentions:
   

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Bible Resources:

Patreon

The Bible Project

 

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

We're so glad you're here.

This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people. 

And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.

If you’ve been encouraged by what you hear, would you prayerfully consider joining us on Patreon? You’re not just subscribing, you’re helping share stories that point people back to Jesus. 

Thank you for being a part of the Halfway to Sunday Community!

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SHOW NOTES:

Writer Katie Samia shares how prayerful imagination, anchored in the biblical text and historical detail, can help us encounter Jesus with wonder. Katie traces her journey through spiritual direction, healing, and creative research, then retells Gospel scenes through women’s perspectives: Pilate’s wife, Mary, the Samaritan woman, a midwife at the Nativity, and more. We talk about how to practice imaginative prayer without drifting from Scripture, letting brief “glimpses” become invitations, and why Jesus’ miracles of healing still speak to unseen places in us. You’ll hear practical ways to begin: read the passage slowly, ask honest questions, notice one detail, and carry it into prayer. If you’ve longed to feel included in the biblical story, or to feel loved by God again, this episode is a warm, reverent path toward deeper intimacy with Jesus and a renewed love for His Word.

And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!

Ways you can connect with Katie Sampias:


Follow Katie on Substack
Katie’s book
Follow Katie on Instagram
 

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!

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• Scripture References:

John 2:1–11 — Wedding at Cana (joy, Mary’s nudge, first sign).
John 4:4–42 — The Samaritan woman (transformation and witness).
Luke 2:1–20 — Nativity (midwife imagined; birth context).
Luke 1:26–38 — Annunciation / Visitation to Mary.
Matthew 27:19 — Pilate’s wife’s dream about Jesus.

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• Other Mentions:

The First Spiritual Exercises by Michael Hansen

Bible Resources:

Patreon

The Bible Project

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

We're so glad you're here.

This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people. 

And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.

If you’ve been encouraged by what you hear, would you prayerfully consider joining us on Patreon? You’re not just subscribing, you’re helping share stories that point people back to Jesus. 

Thank you for being a part of the Halfway to Sunday Community!

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SHOW NOTES:

Founder/author Tom Snow (Just2BeClear) joins Jill to unpack a lifetime of following Jesus through renewal movements, spiritual warfare, and a call to holy disruption that leads back to Scripture and a daily walk with God. Tom shares his early formation in the charismatic move, lessons on standing firm, and why the enemy loves division while Jesus calls His people to unity. He urges listeners to test every teaching in the Word and explains how the peace of God helps us discern God’s voice from counterfeits. If you’re weary of religious noise, confused by denominational division, or hungry for a steady, Spirit-led life, this episode is a practical, hope-filled invitation to relationship over performance and to walking with the living God every day.

And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!

Ways you can connect with Tom Snow:

Website
Follow Tom on Substack
Books: The Daily Stand & Set the Captives Free

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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!

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• Scripture References:

Ephesians 6:12 — “We wrestle not against flesh and blood…” (spiritual warfare).
Philippians 4:7 — “Peace of God…will guard your hearts and minds.” (discernment).
John 7:38–39 — “Rivers of living water…this He spoke of the Spirit.” (life with Spirit).
James 1:27 — “True religion…widows and orphans, keep oneself unstained.” (religion redefined).
Job 1 — Satan in God’s presence (exposes naïve spiritual myths).
Romans 8:1 (alluded) — “No condemnation in Christ Jesus.”
Matthew 11:28–30 - “My yoke is easy… my burden is light.”
Great Commandment - love God, love neighbor (Mark 12:30–31 / Matt 22:37–39)

• Other Mentions:

Tom's Books: The Daily Stand & Set the Captives Free

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Bible Resources:

Patreon

The Bible Project
 

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

*****

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people. 

And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.

If you’ve been encouraged by what you hear, would you prayerfully consider joining us on Patreon? You’re not just subscribing, you’re helping share stories that point people back to Jesus. 

Thank you for being a part of the Halfway to Sunday Community!

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Show Notes

Why does “doing all the Christian things” still feel empty? Pastor Phil Tague (Ransom Church, author of Jesus Be The Centerfold) unpacks a candid journey from resisting God’s call to embracing Jesus’ lordship, moving from accessory-level faith to Christ at the center. Phil shares the conflict of wanting the benefits of a relationship with God without the cost and offers practical ways to pursue intimacy with Jesus: Scripture, prayer, honest journaling, and letting the Word shape us (not the other way around). We discuss identity (citizens of the Kingdom first), daily obedience as success, and the real cost of discipleship…and yet how surrender actually lightens the load. If you’ve felt stuck in “cheap faith,” this conversation invites you to let go of the bucket, trust Jesus with every room of your heart, and discover freedom in being fully known and fully chosen.

And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!

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Ways you can connect with Phil Tague:

Website
Follow Phil Tague on Instagram

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!

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SHOW NOTES

• Scripture References:

2 Corinthians 5:17 - new creation in Christ (lordship/surrender theme).
Joshua 24:15 - “Choose this day…” (no fence-sitting).
Luke 9:23 - deny self, take up your cross daily.
Romans 12:1 - living sacrifice, true worship.
John 3:16 - God’s love and the gospel center.
Matthew 11:28–30 - “My yoke is easy… my burden is light.”
Great Commandment - love God, love neighbor (Mark 12:30–31 / Matt 22:37–39)

• Other Mentions:

Ransom Church (Sioux Falls, SD) — sermons & resources: ransom.church

Awaken Church Planter Network — church-plant training launched by Ransom.

Phil Tague — site + book info + free study guide: philltague.com

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Bible Resources:

Patreon

The Bible Project

 

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people. 

And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.

If you’ve been encouraged by what you hear, would you prayerfully consider joining us on Patreon? You’re not just subscribing, you’re helping share stories that point people back to Jesus. 

Thank you for being a part of the Halfway to Sunday Community!

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When life hits hard - diagnosis, discouragement, or long fatigue - how do we move forward with Jesus? Rob shares a vulnerable health battle, the near-misses that shaped his faith, and why he calls himself a “faith and health warrior.” He unpacks practical stewardship (sleep, nutrition, sunlight, movement), the mind-body-spirit connection, and a simple rhythm that pairs declarations, Scripture, and prayer to reorient hope (his Monday anchor: Isaiah 40:31). We talk about replacing fear with formation, caring for our bodies as God’s temples, and taking the next faithful step when we don’t have the whole plan. If you’re navigating illness, anxiety, or spiritual exhaustion, this conversation offers both theology and tools so you can seek God’s healing presence and participate in your own recovery story.

And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!

Ways you can connect with Rob Rene:

Website
Follow Exodus Strong on Instagram
 

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!

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SHOW NOTES

• Scripture References:

Isaiah 40:31 Rob’s Monday prayer/verse in his guide.

Genesis 2:7 God breathes His breath into humanity (Rob references God’s breath in us).

Matthew 25:21 “Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Rob’s longing at life’s end.)

• Other Mentions:

Exodus Strong (Rob’s company) + free sample page: exodusstrong.com/free

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Bible Resources:

Patreon

The Bible Project

 

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

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This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people. 

And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.

If you’ve been encouraged by what you hear, would you prayerfully consider joining us on Patreon? You’re not just subscribing, you’re helping share stories that point people back to Jesus. 

Thank you for being a part of the Halfway to Sunday Community!

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SHOW NOTES:

What do you do when the life you pictured breaks apart? In this tender, practical episode, Gail Showalter and Jill talk about rebuilding when you feel behind and how God often shows up in ordinary details and how starting over can become holy ground. You’ll hear about setting boundaries that guard your peace, finding steady support (wise friends, mentors, counselors, faith communities), and simple rhythms that push back on isolation: sleep, Scripture, walks, small goals. Gail also shares why a focused season of growth can create ripple effects far beyond you, moving from pain to purpose in ways only God could write. If you’re navigating loss, change, or a fresh beginning, this conversation offers Christian encouragement and concrete next steps. You don’t need the whole map…just the next faithful step.

And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!

Ways you can connect with Gail Showalter:


Website
Gail’s Book

 

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!

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SHOW NOTES

• Scripture References:

Zechariah 4:10 Don’t despise small beginnings
Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart
James 1:27 Care for widows and orphans
 

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Bible Resources:

Patreon

The Bible Project

 

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

*****

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

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This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people. 

And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.

If you’ve been encouraged by what you hear, would you prayerfully consider joining us on Patreon? You’re not just subscribing, you’re helping share stories that point people back to Jesus. 

Thank you for being a part of the Halfway to Sunday Community!

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SHOW NOTES: 

Why does the supernatural feel normal in Scripture but rare in our lives? Joshua Spatha traces his journey from a cerebral, science-heavy education to decades in missions, where neat arguments about deism and cessationism couldn’t explain what he witnessed. He argues our materialist culture conditions low expectations (and low pursuit) while Scripture calls us to seek the gifts and align with God’s will in the places He’s moving. We explore how worldview shapes experience, why bad examples don’t make good arguments, and the humility required to test doctrine in the wild, not just in theory. If you’ve wrestled with doubt, abuse of spiritual language, or fear of being fooled, this conversation offers a wiser way: pursue truth, reject counterfeits, and expect God to be who He’s always been. Practical, thoughtful, and faith-stretching.

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SHOW NOTES

• Scripture References:

Matthew 7:7 — “Ask… seek… knock.”
1 Corinthians 14:1 / 12:31 — “Pursue spiritual gifts… earnestly desire.”
Matthew 13:44 — Parable of the treasure hidden in a field
Hebrews 13:8 — “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever”
Luke 19:10 — “The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost”

 

• Other Mentions:

YWAM (Youth With A Mission)

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Bible Resources:

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The Bible Project

 

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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