Episode 5 is here with a question from Mary Jo: why do Catholics pray for the dead? We also meandered down the theological thought trail of "why do Catholics pray to the dead?" With a quick virtual drop in from the wise and thoughtful (also known as Pastor Jeff's spiritual director) Dr. Philip St. Romain, Pr. Jeff and Jodi-Renee get their own preconceptions and worldviews challenged and expanded in this episode of Ask Pastor Jeff Anything.

You can find out more about the writings and spiritual direction work of Phil St. Romain at his website: Shalom Place

Pastor Jeff brings his own question to the table in this episode of APJA. With so many stories in culture about miracles, healings, and supernatural events sparked by the Holy Spirit, where are we seeing the wind blow in our corner of the world? In our church? And what does it even look like? Tune in to hear Pastor Jeff and Jodi-Renee talk about this quiet member of the Trinity.

Can you just choose to be happy? And what if you live with major depressive disorder? In this episode of APJA, Pastor Jeff and Jodi-Renee get personal with their stories and talk about what it really means to choose your attitude.

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Music by the Trinity Worship Band

Produced by Greg Simon

In Episode 2 of Ask Pastor Jeff Anything, Pastor Jeff and Jodi-Renee knock around two perspectives on a burning question - If God has a plan for everyone's life, why do some people suffer and others...not so much? With some insights into how we approach the Bible and two very different life stories to bear witness, tune in and tell us how this conversation affects your understanding of that question.

Welcome to the first episode of Ask Pastor Jeff Anything! In this kick-off conversation, Pastor Jeff and his ministry sidekick Jodi-Renee talk about the massive upheaval to church, culture, and life as we know it that seems to happen every 500 years. And guess who's due....