Ignition Podcast

Our entire lives we've heard the saying 'follow your heart'. However, the more we get to know our Heavenly Father the more we realize that all of our worldly wisdom is off. It's wrong. In Jeremiah 11:8, we see that the heart is evil and we're advised to not follow it because it leads us astray. In Jeremiah 12:9-10, the Lord is telling Jeremiah following your heart is prideful. In Jeremiah 4:4, the Lord talks about circumcising the heart to illustrate a radical change in the total inner being. Our hearts are sick and if we want true direction we must follow Jesus, our Healer.

A whirlwind of a weekend traveling to a destination wedding came with a stop in the emergency room. While in excruciating pain, Melissa begs God to heal her arm....God wanted to heal her heart for a bigger assignment. Being a child of God is not an easy task. It comes with warfare, persecution, and getting uncomfortable. But joy and hope in Jesus through hardship is unmatched! God has an assignment for His kids and in order to execute we don't need a good arm, we need a pure heart!

Random fact: Studies show women like hot showers and men are not the best listeners. So, Melissa surprises her husband with a quiz. The Bible says true wisdom comes at a cost. What's the purpose of wisdom outside of God? Whether it's relationships, career, talents, or hobbies, what is the impact we're hoping for if it does not lead to eternal life? The Bible says it's all for the glory of God! Melissa shares her struggle with biblical boundaries, while Pastor Josh is frustrated stores run out of pumpkin spice in early September.

The battle is often won or lost in the mind. The Bible tell us to take every thought into captivity and make it obedient to Christ. But how do we put this into action? Melissa and Josh discuss how to discern between the voice of God and the voice of the enemy as well as some practical takeaways to put 2 Corinthian 10:5 into action.

Believing in Jesus is one thing, but surrendering, obeying, then submitting is a whole other power combo! Whew! The Bible clearly command believers to surrender to God, obey His Word, and submit to His will. Why? Because this is the recipe to true freedom. Moriah Joy joins Melissa on how to execute these commandments, hear from God, and learn His will for your life.

Everyone has been hurt by a friend. Forgiveness goes against our flesh, but it is a crucial commandment for followers of Jesus. How do you cultivate godly friendships while setting healthy guardrails? Do our friendships grow us deeper in our relationship with Jesus? Or do they consist of gossip, unforgiveness, discord, jealousy, and resentment? Worship leader Jill Obaugh joins Melissa for a discussion on what the Bible has to say about friendships.

Are you on the sidelines or in the game? Are you watching the battle or are you battling on the frontlines? Sideline Christians are those who believe in Jesus but their walk looks similar to the world. Melissa and Pastor Josh break down how to get away from sideline christianity and be more of a spiritual sniper. If you're ready to get off the sidelines and fight the enemy with effective weapons this episode is for you!

Life is tough. People suck. But Jesus is THE ROCK and never fails.

Where do you turn when life gets hard? Who do you run to when you feel empty? Friends, family, and even professionals are good to have but we must remember that our ultimate hope must come from Jesus alone. Even those who love us deeply can unintentionally hurt us. Jesus is the only firm foundation.

Melissa Gaona sits down with Amanda Mitchell for a focused episode on testimony. Amanda shares a raw and honest truth about how degrading and perverted music influenced her with a self-obsessed mentality, especially at the gym. When God convicted her to switch to Christian music, she witnessed a powerful transformation.

Melissa Gaona and Pastor Josh continue the conversation on the power of Christian music and how it plays a vital role in our walk with Jesus. Even when we don't want to give up music that is not good for us, the book of Romans says the Holy Spirit has the power to change our desires. Transformation in Christ should be in every aspect of our life, including music.