The Jesus is Changing My Life Podcast

What if the boldest thing you could do is simply share your story? In this episode of the Jesus is Changing My Life podcast, Kalem opens up about 20 years in the Marine Corps, a calling he did not want to accept, and the moment surrender changed everything.

As Kalem puts it, "If he's changing me, he can change anybody." You do not need an impressive story. You just need your story. Stay in the Word, Follow the Holy Spirit's lead, and watch God reveal himself in ways you never expected.

Listen to the full episode and be encouraged that your voice matters. The world needs to hear how Jesus is changing your life.

What if sharing your faith was less about having all the answers and more about simply telling someone what Jesus is doing in your life right now?

In this episode of the Jesus is Changing My Life podcast, 17-year-old Maya opens up about the moment she realized knowing about Jesus and truly surrendering to him are two very different things. Her honest, unfiltered story is a reminder that the journey with Jesus does not end at salvation -- it is just getting started.

Ethan spent 18 and a half years living for the world. Then a few friends refused to take no for an answer, dragged him to a Bible study, and everything changed.

His story is a reminder that God does not wait for us to have it all together before He shows up. He meets us in the middle of our mess, our sleepless nights, and our worst seasons -- not because we deserve it, but because that is who He is.

"To live is Christ and to die is gain." That is how Ethan lives now. Not perfectly, not without stress, but with his eyes fixed on the one who is doing the real work in him.

What if the detours in your life were actually the destination? Stephanie came to Connection Point after a series of plans that fell apart -- a house that did not close, a job loss, and a move to a city she never expected. But God had something better in mind.

In this episode of the Jesus Is Changing My Life podcast, Stephanie shares how surrendering control opened her eyes to see people differently -- from strangers on the roadside to families in an African refugee camp. The Lord is not just changing where she lives. He is changing how she sees the world.

Scott grew up attending church, completing catechism, and doing all the right things. Yet by his own admission, he had never truly invited Jesus in. There is a significant difference between religious participation and genuine surrender. Many people know about Jesus without knowing Him. The rituals of faith are not the enemy, but they can become a comfortable substitute for the real thing. Ask yourself today: are you going through motions, or are you genuinely opening the doors of your life to Christ? Surrender is not a one-time event. It is a daily posture of the heart that says, my way is not working, and I am ready for yours.

What if the breakthrough you're seeking isn't about making the right decision, but about deepening the right relationship?

The question isn't "What decision should I make?" It's "Am I willing to reorder my life to make Jesus first?" When we journey closely with Him, the answers become clearer.

Korbin shares his journey from being a "church kid" who knew about Jesus to becoming a disciple who truly knows Him. The transformation? Learning to receive God's love instead of striving to earn it. Korbin reminds us that we can't truly love others until we trust that we're loved by God—not just believe it, but actually trust it enough to live like it's true.

God sees every flaw you have, and His love doesn't change. You don't have to climb any ladder or manage your image. His love is a gift to receive, not a prize to earn. And when you receive it? That's when you can give it away freely.

Don't settle for less than the abundant life Jesus offers. There's so much more waiting for you.

Jenny's story includes an honest wrestling with unmet expectations. We see how a moment of complete surrender in a small apartment became a turning point, where God transformed disappointment into divine appointments with countless children and families. The call to live with gratitude became more than a nice idea: it became a spiritual practice that opened Jenny's eyes to God's constant activity in her life.

Whether we are in our first year of faith or our fiftieth, this message invites us to ask: Are we truly letting God have control, or are we still trying to write our own story?

What if the biggest decisions of your life didn't have to be made alone?

AJ, a college student at UC, shares insight from his recent mission trips in Panama City Beach and Costa Rica.

His story reminds us that following Jesus isn't a one-time decision—it's a daily surrender.

Whether you're 18 or 80, don't do faith alone. Participate in relationships that allow you to pour into others and others to pour into you. That's where transformation happens—in smaller communities, sharing meals, worshiping together, and watching Jesus work through each other.