In JOJ Episode 86, we wrap up 2025 with a deep, honest recap of the year and lay the groundwork for a stronger, more intentional 2026.
We talk about what worked, what didnβt, and the hard lessons learned around discipline, money, routines, health, faith, and preparedness. From breaking bad financial habits and subscription creep, to the power of walking, meal prep, goal-setting, and building peace into daily life β this episode is about taking responsibility and moving forward with clarity.
We also dive into bigger questions around faith, belief, church, discipline, purpose, and spiritual growth, and why simplifying life can often be the key to real progress.
This is the final episode of 2025, and itβs one of our most reflective conversations yet.
2025 recap & podcast growth
Discipline, routines, and self-inventory
The βYear of Preparednessβ mindset for 2026
Financial mistakes, budgeting & subscriptions
Cooking at home vs convenience spending
Walking, mental clarity & physical health
Goal setting psychology & vision boards
Faith, belief, church & personal conviction
Relationships, maturity & long-term thinking
Letting go of chaos and building peace
If youβre heading into the new year wanting clarity, structure, and momentum, this oneβs for you.
π Like, subscribe, and comment what youβre focusing on in 2026.
β±οΈ Timestamps
00:00 β Intro & rolling into the final episode of 2025
01:00 β Podcast growth, subscribers & consistency
03:00 β Analytics, views & the algorithm
04:30 β Discipline, routines & starting the year locked in
06:00 β Goal setting, self-inventory & reflection
07:30 β The Five Second Rule & decision-making
09:30 β Moving in silence vs announcing goals
11:00 β Lying to yourself & goal follow-through
13:00 β Sports, effort & earning results
15:00 β 2026: The Year of Preparedness
17:00 β Chaos vs peace & intentional living
18:30 β Walking, mental clarity & brain health
21:00 β Daily routines & building consistency
23:00 β Meal prep, nutrition & energy management
25:00 β Financial stress, budgeting & facing the music
27:00 β Subscription creep & consumer habits
29:00 β Credit cards, rewards & smarter spending
32:00 β Reviewing spending & lifestyle inflation
35:00 β Relationships, money & long-term alignment
37:00 β Retirement accounts & compounding wealth
39:00 β Investing, risk & long-term thinking
41:00 β Cooking at home vs eating out
44:00 β Small habits that compound over time
47:00 β Diet experiments & physical performance
50:00 β Late meals, sleep & recovery
53:00 β Faith, church & personal belief
56:00 β Organized religion, control & conviction
59:00 β Faith vs science & belief systems
1:02:00 β Personal faith experiences & reflection
1:05:00 β Facing discomfort & personal growth
1:08:00 β Spiritual discipline & modern life
1:11:00 β Relationships, purpose & building a future
1:14:00 β Podcast evolution & looking back
1:16:00 β Vision boards & goal visualization
1:18:30 β Writing goals & closing thoughts
1:20:00 β Final reflections & goodbye to 2025