Only Gaines with Janice & EJ Gaines

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Has your relationship with God ever suffered after your relationship with your church community shifted? In this episode, EJ & Janice talk about the difference between “church hurt” and every other hurt, and how they navigated it, themselves. You’ll be reminded that your relationship with your church community is not the same as your relationship with God. Relationships with others should point to God, but even when they don’t, we must maintain our connection to Him. 

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Have you ever wrestled with the challenges of working closely with a family member or loved one? In this episode, EJ & Janice recount the time when they worked together in the music industry, and how they maintained their marital union in spite of the real demands of their working relationship. You’ll be challenged to create healthy boundaries in your own working relationships in order to maintain the purity and prevalence of the personal ones. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Do you remember the beginning of your faith journey? Maybe it was a distinct moment that you can recount. Maybe it was a gradual, but undeniable, change. In this episode, Janice & EJ recall the origin stories of their faith. You’ll be encouraged that, no matter how or when God introduced Himself to us, the invitation is personal, lasting, and full of love. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Have you ever felt the pressure to live life according to so-called social norms and assigned roles? In this episode, Janice & EJ share stories of roles in their household that may not match the status quo, but are perfectly in line with their God-given gifts and abilities. You’ll be reminded that God gifted you uniquely, and you’ll be encouraged to use those gifts to serve those around you. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Does racial identity come into play when parenting children? Should it? In this episode, EJ & Janice talk about the challenging parts of raising Black children, whether because of external events or even because of our own conditioning as parents. You’ll be challenged to consider ways in which your parenting has been unconsciously shaped, and you’ll be encouraged to align your parenting with God’s plans, instead of your own. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong? Maybe you feel like you’re always out of place, but other people have such an easy time fitting in. In this episode, Janice & EJ share stories about times where they’ve felt like fish out of water. You’ll be encouraged as you step into the freedom that comes from realizing that you belong everywhere that God has placed you. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Do you subconsciously assess people and determine their value based on what you can see and perceive about them? In this episode, Janice & EJ discuss a time when a young Janice misjudged a person who ended up being more valuable to her than she ever could have imagined. You’ll be reminded that everyone is made in the image of God and, when we see and engage with others using God’s perspective, we value them differently. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Do you consider obedience—whether to natural authorities or to God—as an optional choice? In this episode, Janice & EJ speak transparently about how a failure to obey almost had catastrophic consequences. You’ll be reminded that the practical and spiritual implications of obedience cannot be understated, and that obedience really matters. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Do you always fight fair? Conflicts in relationships are natural, but even in disagreement, it’s important to be mindful of how you disagree. In this episode, Janice & EJ talk about a time when a trivial disagreement early in their marriage almost led to a food fight. You’ll be challenged to consider how you can disagree with others in a way that still honors God. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!