Jesus-Centric Life

Jesus-Centric Life

By Pastor Josh Krepel and Donna PattonReligion & SpiritualityChristianitySpirituality
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Jesus-Centric Life episodes

  • JCLP 135: Can You Be Angry At God And Still Love Him?

    Have you ever been angry with God—and then felt guilty for feeling that way? In this episode of the Jesus Centric Life Podcast, Pastor Josh joins us for an honest conversation about anger, disappointment, unanswered prayer, and suffering. Can we question God and still trust Him? Can we be angry and still love Him? And what do we do when God doesn’t make sense?

    31 min
  • JCLP 134: Is God Ever Disappointed In Me?

    We know God loves us—but does that mean He’s never disappointed in us? In this episode, we wrestle with the difference between conviction and shame, what happens when we keep making the same mistakes, and whether following Jesus can become more about performance than grace. What do we do when we know we’re forgiven, but still feel like we’ve let God down?

    28 min
  • JCLP 133: What If My Faith Isn’t Strong Enough?

    What if I doubt, struggle to trust God, or simply don’t feel like my faith is strong enough? In this episode, we talk honestly about doubt, unanswered prayers, weak faith, and the pressure to “believe harder.” Is our hope found in the strength of our faith—or in the strength of the One we put our faith in?

    25 min
  • JCLP 132: Why Is Following Jesus So Hard Sometimes?

    Following Jesus doesn’t always make life easier—in fact, sometimes obedience makes things harder. In this episode, we talk honestly about doubt, sacrifice, surrender, and what happens when following Jesus costs us something. What do we do when obedience doesn’t lead where we hoped, and how do we keep following when the road gets hard?

    28 min
  • JCLP 131: Does God Ever Answer "Bad" Prayers?

    Is there such a thing as a “bad” prayer? In this episode, we wrestle with selfish prayers, unanswered prayers, God’s will, and whether His “no” might sometimes be a better answer than the “yes” we desperately wanted.

    30 min
  • JCLP 130: What Happens To People Who Never Hear About Jesus?

    It's one of the hardest and most important questions people ask: What happens to those who never hear about Jesus? In this episode, we explore what the Bible says—and what it doesn't—about God's justice, mercy, and the hope of salvation through Christ. Join us for an honest, grace-filled conversation as we wrestle with this difficult question.

    25 min
  • JCLP 129: The Paul and James Debate Explained

    In this episode, we take an honest look at one of the Bible's most debated passages and discover that Paul and James weren't opposing each other. They were addressing different problems with the same Gospel. Join us as we explore what saving faith really is, why good works matter, and how grace and obedience fit together in the life of every follower of Jesus.

    43 min
  • JCLP 128: Called To Foster. Changed Forever. (with Kara Druffel)

    Join us as we sit down and talk with special guest Kara Druffel, as she shares the unexpected story of her family’s foster care and adoption journey. What began as a desire to love children and families like Jesus became a firsthand experience of God’s love, faithfulness, and provision. This conversation is about obedience, surrender, and how God often transforms us as we step into His calling.

    37 min
  • JCLP 127: You Don’t Have To Carry It Alone (with Betsy Bowers, MA, LPC)

    We were never meant to carry life's burdens by ourselves. Betsy Bowers joins us for a discussion about the importance of vulnerability, community, and seeking support while discovering the hope and healing God provides through others.

    "I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t" - Lysa TerKeurst

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    "Safe People" - Henry Cloud, John Townsend

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    33 min
  • JCLP 126: A Mindset of Peace (with Betsy Bowers, MA, LPC)

    Stressful situations are inevitable, but they don't have to control us. Join our conversation with Licensed Professional Counselor Betsy Bowers as she shares practical ways to respond to life's challenges with a mindset rooted in Christ—finding peace, clarity, and confidence even in the middle of uncertainty.

    29 min

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Life isn’t about us—it’s about Jesus. Jesus-Centric Life is a podcast that helps you discover what it means to center every part of your life around Him.

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