The Book of Jo

By Joanna Jo Smith

Join Jo Smith (better known as Rain Raphael- the singer, author and inspiration), recently married to P. Smith Jr. of TenHundrefold, LLP. Listen, as she captures her authentic walk with God.

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The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.

The Book of Jo episodes:

June 11, 2022 THE DEAD KNOW ENOUGH/ GOD IS TOO BIG FOR RELIGION
Happy Sabbath! In this episode, Jo takes on the Pharisaical mindset and challenges religion. Specifically, those religions that have taught Ecclesiastes 9:5 in a way that has their flock second-guessing if a spirit world exists. Listen to Joanna Jo Smith take on the "dead know nothing" verse and see if you hear an old thing in a new way that helps you embrace more faith.
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55min
June 06, 2022 FORGIVE THEM FATHER, BUT THEY KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THEY DO.
Jo is back, again! This message is about #ToxicForgiveness. All our lives we have been told to forgive and forget. But, WHAT DOES FORGIVENESS LOOK LIKE, WHEN YOU CANNOT FORGET? Jo teaches us how to forgive the unforgivable. Enjoy this healing episode! Follow @BlackLoveSmithsJo on Instagram, today!
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29min
February 12, 2022 THE WAY TO HEAVEN: A Dive into the Other Side
With all the interpretations of Biblical text, have you ever questioned if what was said about Heaven is actually true? Have you ever wondered what it's truly like to go? Ever thought about the possibility that what you've heard may not be what it is? Well... Jo has, and she's back with another Approachable Bible Study on the topic of The Great Beyond. You may be surprised to hear all that she's discovered, but nevertheless, God is still good and He awaits us in a place of peace and rest... Let's see what the Bible says about The Great Beyond.
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1h 4min
January 23, 2022 I AM NOT YOUR CHRISTIAN: Renouncing the Ploy of Constantine
Whoa. Jo comes back, quickly, to the #BookOfJoPodcast to remind those who call themselves Christians, that the actions of Christianity are not rooted in God's ways. As always, the controversial message of faith that Jo shares is done in love, but the questions posed are enough to make one think long and hard about whom they truly serve. The enemy is a deceptive one, and we lose so much when we break the covenant of the Ten Commandments with our Heavenly Father. But, do we love God enough, to make a change? Join Jo as she explains the disobedience in Sun Day worship, and how much risk we take- when we make it our day of rest and not the seventh day, that was hallowed in God's name. Enjoy!

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55min
January 16, 2022 THE BIG X: (Exodus 20:17) COMMANDMENT 10
After a long hiatus, Joanna "Jo" Smith returns with another timely but super approachable #BibleStudy.
This time, Jo delves into the importance of the 10th Commandment in regards to how coveting is a tool for how the enemy gets us to break the covenant with God, weekly. In a time where people seek "fun" and escape from the latest plague, God's people are under major attack. The metaverse is sure to take advantage of our weaknesses and Jo's down to earth warning seems to be spot on.

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52min
June 06, 2021 GOD DIDN'T SAY THAT: THE KJV ITALICS
Wherefore we gotta have thous, arts and thees ANYWAY? Lol. The KJV makes many people run for a different translation. But many believe it is the closest to the original texts that would be in Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek... So, those of us who wanna get it as right as we can, are left to sort through the translation. Yet, it is not spoken on enough, that the ITALICS are NOT the original text! Granted it's tough to translate and we're grateful that the scholars of the KJV at least had enough integrity to admit to what they added... BUT did they HAVE TO?? Let's take a look and see! Jo makes some good points that may have you skipping a few choice words in the Good Book!
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44min
March 06, 2021 EULOGY FOR A QUEEN: SHELLY
This is not a podcast episode...I just needed somewhere to put the feeling... It's tough to justify your tears for someone you technically aren't "close to". But we are complex beings, and hearing of Shell's death (as my sister's other sister) -the mother of a 10 year old boy, born months before my son... I just am utterly heartbroken... Truly.
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15min
February 27, 2021 GOD DRIVES LOVE: 1 Kings 17
This quick double hitter message is about faithful sacrifice and love, as God's mode of transportation when commuting. A clever metaphor but effective on the memory, Jo is offering a way to see miracles in modern day. Check it out!
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17min
January 29, 2021 WHO IS MARY?: Luke 1:26-38
Jo starts off with an explanation of the purpose of marriage being to render a GODLY SEED from the book of Malachi. Then, she segues into the SEED OF GOD Himself by digging into who Mary- the mother of Jesus (Yeshua) must've been. The details are encouraging to wives everywhere and offer fresh light on how important marriage is to God... Enjoy the first Podcast of the 2nd Season!
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50min
December 31, 2020 THE ONE, THE TWIN & THE SHAME: THE FATE OF ESAU
Who delivers from Obadiah, anymore? In all my visits to church, the book hardly comes up! Yet, Jo gives us a perspective on it that could easily make it one of my favorite short stories, about the fate of Esau- the fraternal Twin of Jacob who is the House of Israel. The episode starts with a quick snack, referencing redundant prayer as potentially a lack of activated faith and then the rest is enlightenment at it's best. Jo gives God all the glory and after this final episode of 2020, WE are left with plenty of reasons to praise God! Enjoy and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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1h 17min

FAQs about The Book of Jo:

How many episodes does The Book of Jo have?

The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.