Jess Ray Podcast is back! In this season, Jess sits in her own kitchen with a couple of best friends. They unpack Jess' new songs, opening doorways into bigger conversations.In this episode, they chat about CITY OF MY PEACE, and about feeling lost, being found, Peter Pan, technology, gardening, and being human.--INSTAGRAM: @jessraySUBSTACK: @jessrayPATREON: patreon.com/jessrayWEBSITE: jessraymusic.com

Born Again Podcast Episode #10 is as promised: a Q&A episode.  Writer and Spoken-Word Poet, Sharlene Provilus is back with Jess Ray to respond to questions sent in by Born Again Podcast listeners over the past year. 

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Born Again Podcast is back with Episode #9! The very special guest today is Jess' sister-in-law, Nancy Ray.  Nancy is a mom of 4, successful business-owner, photographer, and Podcaster. Her unique message of wisdom centers around conversations on creating faith-based rhythms in work and play that lead to a fulfilling life.

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On Born Again Podcast Episode #8 Jess speaks with Psychiatrist and author Curt Thompson. What begins around the topic of anxiety expands into a fuller conversation around the causes for our wounds and the true cost of becoming well.  Dr. Curt's unique mix of wisdom and humor make this a deeply rich and charming episode.

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Born Again Podcast returns from it's hiatus with episode #7 featuring Pastor Jack Mooring, along with a special appearance from his energetic, evangelical alter-ego, Bro Terry. This double header episode starts off with a light-hearted interview with Bro Terry, followed by great conversation between Jess and Jack on the enduring Church, and what life looks like for Jack as a Nashville pastor these days.

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This special "Intermission" Episode of BORN AGAIN PODCAST walks listeners from the start of the podcast through the remaining 4 episodes to be released this spring. 

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Born Again Podcast Episode #6 features Americana singer-songwriter Taylor Leonhardt -- Jess' best friend and Mission House bandmate. In this casual, heart felt conversation, Jess and Taylor relate on their spiritual journeys in recent years. They talk about friendship with God being the "staying" factor of their faith and share what that friendship looks like in real life.

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On Episode #5, Jess talks with artist, writer and 'Poet-Priest' Andy Squyres on mystery, miracles, and trust-falling into the mystery of relationship with God.

Jess and Andy converse about their shared spiritual DNA: evangelical with a charismatic bent and a deepening love for theology and liturgy.  They discuss the challenges of long-term friendship with God and staying "in the faith" despite many unanswered questions.

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On Episode #4, Jess talks with Seattle based writer & thinker Sara Billups, author of Orphaned Believers: how a generation of Christian exiles can find the way home.

In this episode, Sara and Jess connect over their shared sense of spiritual and political homelessness in recent years. They also converse about identifying as "Christians" not only in beliefs, but in title, despite the baggage the name seems to carry. 

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On Episode #3 of the Born Again Podcast, Jess Ray talks with singer-songwriter Josh Garrels. Having recently returned from a year-long sabbatical, Josh shares reasons for and lessons learned in his time away from musical endeavors. This conversation addresses the break-neck pace of modern life and our need for rhythms of rest and renewal. Josh shares wise words regarding this moment in the American church and a hopeful outlook for the future. 

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