Jesus Drinks Coffee: Conversations about Young Adult Discipleship

When we encounter fear, it’s God’s invitation into more freedom…At least that’s what I’m learning to believe! Join me in a special solo episode where I unpack what God has been doing in my life in the area of fear. 

Highlights include being scared to talk to attractive men, surfing PTSD, and conversations with Jesus about the crucifixion. 

What if conflict isn’t a bad thing? Dr. Lauren Amaro joins the JDC podcast for a conversation about navigating conflict as disciples and how to love each other well in the midst of hurt and disagreement.

Highlights include marital fights over cereal, the sanctifying nature of conflict, and perfectionism seeping into our relationships.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to say the “right words” in prayer or relied on a certain formula for your morning quiet time, you aren’t alone! Colin Wiese joins us for this conversation about removing performance and striving from our relationship with God. Colin also brings in some hard-hitting questions about the “essential” beliefs of our faith as Christians in the midst of our culture today.

Highlights include wearing a wig to Starbucks, understanding the wrath of God, and laying out a picnic blanket to meet with the Lord.

How do we love our first family well in the midst of hurt, unhealthy patterns, and our own need for growth? Join me for this special episode on navigating family conflict and maturing how we engage with our parents and siblings. 

Highlights include discussion on generational sin and blessings, homework from therapists, and engaging in the heavenly realm on behalf of our family members.

How do we discern what career God is calling us to? And does our ministry need to fit into a traditional church structure? Tim Spivey joins us for this conversation about the pressures of “figuring out” our career and what to do when we don’t feel God leading us in a specific direction. Tim also shares about the unconventional vision of the church he founded, New Vintage, and how it can inspire us to think outside the box for loving people in our community. 

Highlights include a rubik’s cube church venue, God leading us by a pillar of cloud (not a 5-year plan), and the superpower of friendship.

Join us for this special meditation on Psalm 23. Let us rest in the reality that Jesus is our shepherd–we can trust him with our lives.

What is it like to hear God’s voice? And how do we know when it’s time to make a big life change? Taylor Walling joins the JDC podcast for a special conversation about prayer and discernment. 

Highlights include sunrise dances with God, the importance of praying in community, and the gift of closed doors.

How do we live Spirit-led lives of power? Scripture is filled with countless stories of the Spirit moving miraculously through the lives of Jesus’ disciples. But how do we begin to step out in this kind of faith? Special guest Tim Davis joins the JDC podcast for this conversation on living lives of power and integrating this into our everyday lives.

Highlights include miracles we’ve seen firsthand, lessons about looking foolish as we learn, and the "long game" of loving others.

Join me for this special conversation in the wilderness about waiting. Waiting for God to answer prayers or fulfill his promises can be so uncomfortable. Our instinct is often to run away from the pain that comes from the waiting or try to rush ahead and get things by our own means. But what if there is purpose and promise in the process of our waiting? 

Highlights include God speaking through a broken down SUV, weeping while surfing, and learning through the discomfort of waiting on God. 

How do we navigate the uncertainties of life while keeping our eyes fixed on heaven? Callie Mechelke joins us for this special conversation on living with a clear vision of God’s unseen Kingdom and encouraging ourselves with the truth in the face of the unknown.

Highlights include God speaking through leaky gut syndrome, reconnecting with our heart’s desires, and what to do when scripture doesn’t feel helpful.