J.C. & Co

That's a wrap folks! Season 1 is officially over, and we are gearing up for season 2 this summer. We are incredibly grateful for all of our listeners, and hope you stick around for the next season. On today's episode we each give our reflections of this season and what we have learned throughout the process. Starting a podcast was a dream that turned into action. We couldn't have imagined we would be podcasters, but God has truly put this on our hearts to share with you all. We are already planning our next season and mapping out the changes that will be made to only better the podcast and your connection with us. Stay tuned for the upcoming season and thank you for supporting us on this journey. Be blessed, you'll hear from us soon! 

We have all heard the saying "your body is your temple." Throughout the Bible Jesus briefly mentions the body and some of it can be up for interpretation. With pastors having tattoos and society continuing to struggle with weight, it's not hard to see why many of us are confused about how exactly we should be treating our body, and look toward culture for understanding. Culture tells us that our bodies are our own and we can do as we please with no regrets. However, in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, the Bible clearly states that we should honor God with our body and we are not our own. As Christians we are told to not only honor God with our soul but with our body, but what does this mean? In today's episode we sit and discuss what this means to us and how we each treat our bodies and things we need to change. We hope that you listen to this episode and reflect how you want to treat your body and how you can physically show your honor to Him. 

2021 is all about what we have and what we are working to get. Rarely do you see people being content with the things God has blessed them with, but instead looking at what is to come. It feels like everyday something new is coming out and more companies are asking us to purchase the newest gadget. These days we use materialistic items to validate how successful and worthy we are. The more expensive the item, the more worthy we are. Many of us including the pastors we listen to associate items with blessings which isn't always the case. Jesus made it clear that he does not care about financials or the items we accumulate by having his disciples give up everything they possessed to follow him. It's not about what we have that demonstrates our blessings, but what is in our hearts. It is better to have yourself than to have any manmade item that will not get you any closer to God. The next time you see something that you may not need, ask yourself "why do I want this"? 

Isolation is something that many of us have a hard time facing and getting through. God speaks about relationships all throughout the Bible and how important it is to be in healthy relationships with our fellow brothers and sisters. However, we all know that relationships can become unhealthy and can require separation. There are seasons in our lives where God may require us to be in isolation. God uses these times to communicate without distraction and reveal things to us that we may not have seen surrounded by our relationships. Isolation means more than "no new friends"; it means listening to God and seeking his voice. We have to remember that God ultimately knows what's best for us and recognizes the impact certain relationships may be having on us. If you are someone who enjoys being in constant relationship and find yourself in isolation, this is the perfect time to ask God "what are you trying to tell me?" Listen, because trust me, he's talking.