This episode was hilarious, honest, and full of spirited debate! Our special guest, Marvin Blackmon, brought his trademark opinions, strong convictions, and plenty of pushback as we unpacked Chapter 7 of If Not: Making Peace With God's Timing.

What started as a conversation about singleness quickly turned into a lively discussion about soul mates, God's design for relationships, dating, and whether being single is truly a choice or simply a season. While Marvin boldly declared that he's single—but not on purpose—he also challenged some of Jazz's views on God's intentionality in relationships.

Between the laughs and debates, we explored what it means to be positioned rather than waiting, trusting God while remaining active in your growth, and understanding the differences between men and women when it comes to dating and relationships.

This episode proves that sometimes the best conversations happen when people don't completely agree.

It is not too late to grab your copy of If Not. The personalized book and goodies can be purchased directly from my website at https://www.jasminestylesconsulting.com/shop-1 and via Amazon.

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This episode was powerful, honest, and filled with wisdom. In Episode 6 of the If Not Book Club, we welcomed special guest Mrs. Wanda McClinton, and she absolutely delivered. As we unpack Chapter 6, we dive into one of the most important questions a believer can ask: When is compromise appropriate, and when does it become costly?

Mrs. McClinton shared a profound insight—that there are two places where compromise often appears: dating and marriage. One requires discernment before commitment, while the other requires grace, communication, and unity after commitment. We discuss how compromise reveals your values, your standards, your priorities, and ultimately the direction of your relationships.

This conversation was fun, electrifying, therapeutic, and full of practical wisdom. Sometimes choosing God over desire means saying no to what you want today so you can receive what God has for you tomorrow.

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This episode was REAL, hilarious, passionate, and packed with wisdom. In Episode 5 of the If Not Book Club, we welcomed special guest Elder James L. Styles III as we unpacked Chapter 5: Deal or No Deal.

Between the laughter, corny jokes, and honest moments, we discussed the importance of knowing who you are, what you stand for, and why boundaries matter. Because if you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for anything. We talk about how compromising your standards is ultimately disrespecting yourself and what God has for you.

Elder Styles brought a powerful male perspective as we tackled accountability, growth, change, and the false narratives society pushes—like “people can’t change” or “once a cheater, always a cheater.” This conversation tied perfectly into the previous chapter on boundaries and challenged listeners to stop settling and start walking in purpose and discipline.

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This episode was REAL, hilarious, passionate, and packed with wisdom. In Episode 5 of the If Not Book Club, we welcomed special guest Elder James L. Styles III as we unpacked Chapter 5: Deal or No Deal.

Between the laughter, corny jokes, and honest moments, we discussed the importance of knowing who you are, what you stand for, and why boundaries matter. Because if you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for anything. We talk about how compromising your standards is ultimately disrespecting yourself and what God has for you.

Elder Styles brought a powerful male perspective as we tackled accountability, growth, change, and the false narratives society pushes—like “people can’t change” or “once a cheater, always a cheater.” This conversation tied perfectly into the previous chapter on boundaries and challenged listeners to stop settling and start walking in purpose and discipline.

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This episode was DEEP. In Episode 4 of the If Not Book Club, we unpack Chapter 4 and officially welcome our first guest of the season—Jazz’s grandmother, Bobbie Durkins. With three generations of women at the table, this conversation became powerful, emotional, hilarious, intentional, and incredibly real.

We discuss preferences, non-negotiables, and boundaries—what they are, how they develop, and why standards matter more than temporary feelings. From growing up without a mother, to building boundaries through experience, to raising daughters with wisdom and strength, each generation shares how their experiences shaped the next.

This episode is a reminder that healing, standards, and self-worth don’t appear overnight—they’re learned, lived, and passed down.

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“You can’t miss what God has for you.”

In Episode 3 of the If Not Book Club, we dive into fear, doubt, timing, and the dangerous mindset that somehow God’s plan can slip past us. We discuss how disappointment and setbacks can make us question if we missed our opportunity—but the truth is, what God has ordained for you cannot be stolen by timing, people, or circumstance.

Jazz shares a personal reflection about a grant opportunity she poured her heart into that ultimately fell through because other parties failed to complete their portions. The lesson? You cannot control other people’s actions—only your own obedience, preparation, and effort.

This episode is a reminder to resist doubt, reject the spirit of error, and trust that God has already worked things out. Your consequences and rewards are tied to the steps you take and the choices you make.

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In this episode of the If Not Book Club, we dive into Chapter 2 and tackle the silence that often follows disappointment, delay, or unanswered prayers. We also make it clear: If Not is not just a book about dating or for women—it’s about spiritual growth, identity, surrender, and understanding who you are in Christ.

We discuss the difference between grieving a lost dream and recognizing when something may not have been God’s will in the first place. Sometimes silence isn’t abandonment—it’s instruction, protection, or redirection. This episode challenges listeners to stop forcing what God may be trying to remove and learn how to move faithfully through seasons of silence.

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Season 4 is officially here—and the If Not Book Club begins! In Episode 1, we introduce what’s ahead this season and dive into Chapter 1 of If Not: Making Peace With God’s Timing.

We talk about the dreams, expectations, and timelines many of us create early in life—only to later realize that love, purpose, and success rarely unfold on our schedule. This episode challenges listeners to release idolized timelines, trust God’s divine order, and understand that delay does not mean denial. Sometimes what we wanted was real—but incomplete.

We also discuss how God may keep us from certain things to protect us or refine us.

Closing reminder: Sometimes the first heartbreak isn’t losing a person—it’s losing the timeline you built in your head. But when God removes your version, it may be because He’s protecting the real one.

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S3 Finale: Spiritual Growth & Maturity – Season Recap

The time has finally come… Season 3 has come to an end. And what a season it has been.

In this finale, we reflect on the theme of spiritual growth and maturity. We talk about being void of offense, setting boundaries, doing things decently and in order, and asking yourself: Have I grown? Has anyone noticed a change in me?

We discuss conviction, accountability, real friendships, and how growth requires humility. Instead of being offended when corrected, cry out to God and ask Him to change you. Not everything deserves a response. Let some things roll off your back, go over your head, or fall under your feet.

And we dropped a MAJOR announcement—Season 4 will be centered around the book If Not: Making Peace With God’s Timing. We’re turning next season into a book club!

You can grab your copy on Amazon or at:
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Paperback. Hardcover. Kindle. Digital.

Season 4 is going to be powerful.

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S3E14: Cultivating a Heart of Gratitude | Thankfulness in All Seasons

Gratitude isn’t seasonal—it’s spiritual. In this episode, we talk about cultivating a heart of thankfulness in every stage of life. We discuss being content where God has you, resisting comparison, and understanding that you don’t know the price someone else paid for what they have.

We covered a lot in a short time—gratitude, perspective, growth, and maturity. As Season 3 comes to a close (only ONE episode left!), we encourage you to go back and catch up on all previous episodes. Growth happens when you apply what you’ve learned.

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