The Just Different Podcast

The Just Different Podcast

By Darin and Jordan StarksReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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The Just Different Podcast episodes

  • What Following Jesus Really Means

    Is your faith solely focused on escaping hell and reaching heaven, or do you see it as something that transforms your everyday life on Earth? In this episode, I break down the true purpose of salvation and challenge the common misconception that faith is just about the afterlife. We dive into how salvation impacts our personal relationship with God, equips us to answer tough questions about faith, and empowers us to live a purposeful life right here and now. Understanding salvation isn’t just about the future—it’s about making God known in the present. Join me as we explore the deeper meaning of faith and how it should shape our daily lives.


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    28 min
  • Are You Truly Relying on God? The Power of Letting Go and Trusting Him Completely

    Do you live a life independent from God? Depending on your own strength, wisdom, and ability instead of his? In this episode we delve into the concept of being completely reliant on God and what that looks like in our everyday lives. We discuss how humility and admitting our need for God is the first step in this process. And God calls us to become like children again who are fully dependent on their parents. We also explore the significance of prayer as the language of the dependent and emphasize the need for returning to basics in their faith.


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    31 min
  • How to Hear God's Voice

    Do you struggle to hear God's voice? In this episode we take a deep dive into the nature of listening to the voice of God, and the importance of discernment in our faith journey. I share methods to improve tuning into God's voice by providing three principles: removing distractions in our lives, giving God our undivided attention, and staying in constant communication with Him. I also discusses what might happen when we don't offer God our full attention. The podcast wraps up with emphasizing how simple yet important these principles are. We encourages everyone to maintain discipline in these principles to witness the promised rewards of God.



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    30 min
  • 5 Ways to Get Closer to God

    In this in-depth discussion, I talk about the idea of getting closer to God, asserting that it can sometimes can seem vague, especially when it comes to integrating it into our everyday lives. So I break down five practical ways to cultivate this intimacy with God, such as asking specific questions, spending quality time, integrating God into daily life, introducing him to friends, and sacrifice. Stressing the importance of these disciplines being daily activities.



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    39 min
  • How to Grow in Your Relationship with God with Kya Anderson

    Growing closer to God isn’t just about believing—it’s about intentional action. Are you ready to deepen your relationship with Him?


    In this episode, I’m joined by Kya Anderson, a content creator, influencer, and mentor for young Christian women. We dive into what it practically looks like to grow deeper in your relationship with God, exploring the art of truly listening for His voice. We also discuss the importance of discipleship and community in nurturing your faith. Additionally, we tackle the issue of open doors that give the enemy access to our lives and how to eliminate these to be fully available for God. If you’re looking to strengthen your walk with God and remove anything that hinders your spiritual growth, this episode is for you. Join us for an insightful conversation on living a life fully committed to Christ.


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    45 min
  • Stop Trying to Be Perfect (Do This Instead)

    What happens when life doesn’t go your way or exactly as you planned? How do you respond when you seemingly fall short of your expectations? In this episode we talk about perfectionism and how to bounce back from failure. Breaking down how to respond when we miss the mark and not allow our excessively high standards to completely stop us from what we're doing. There's no reason to hold ourselves to standard God never put on us. He is the one who makes our work complete and resting in that reality will bring us peace and remove the pressure of perfection.

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    30 min
  • 161. The Power of Worship

    Worship isn’t a genre of music, singing a song, or just lifting your hands on a Sunday. Worship is a heart posture. It’s the act of thanking God for who he is and what he has done! In the episode I break down what the true essence of worship is and what it looks like to practically apply it to your life.

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    23 min
  • 160. How to Create a Morning Routine with God

    You can't expect 2024 to look any different if you're lifestyle looks exactly the same. In the episode I take you through 3 major components of a morning routine that will strength you spiritually and develop your discipline! Because God doesn’t give you what you pray for, he gives you what you can manage! It's important to know to manage your time, energy, and major aspects of your day for you to effective in what God has called you to. And this episode helps you to understand that and provides practical tips on how to do so!


    Featured song - My King by Joshuaa

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    26 min
  • 159. Christians can have fun too.

    In this vlog style episode I take you through my night of New Years Eve to break down the misconception that you can't enjoy life and also follow God wholeheartedly. Jesus wasn't a stranger to joy and neither should we be. Having fun doesn’t have to be linked to sin. We delve into this and speak to what it looks like to live life to the full outside of what is typically promoted in the culture. This is a must watch episode as I take you behind the scenes of a Christian Night Club called The Cove based in Nashville, Tennessee! I take you through the entire night of New Years Eve and everything in between + more!


    Featured Song - Whatever you need by KOU

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    28 min
  • How to End your Phone Addiction

    Is your phone addiction pulling you away from the things that truly matter, including your relationship with God? In this episode, we tackle the struggle of mindless social media scrolling and the constant need for entertainment that many of us face daily. We discuss how our phones can distract us from both our spiritual growth and the simple joys of life, leaving us to wonder, "What am I supposed to do with my time?" Join us as we provide practical tips to break free from phone addiction, refocus on God, and rediscover the fulfillment that comes from spending time with Him and enjoying life’s simpler pleasures.

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    26 min

About The Just Different Podcast

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The official archive of the Just Different Podcast. Hosted by brothers Darin and Jordan Starks, the show ran from 2021–2024, exploring faith, life, and culture through honest conversations about following Jesus. Just Different surpassed 4 million audio downloads worldwide and peaked as a Top 10 Religion & Spirituality podcast. This feed preserves the best episodes, conversations, and moments from the journey. Thanks for listening.

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