The Not On My Watch Podcast

When your child faces a life-changing diagnosis, how do you know you're making the right decisions?

In Part 2 of Stronger Than the Curve, Rochelle and Joy share their journey of seeking multiple medical opinions following Joy’s severe scoliosis diagnosis. From unexpected pressure to schedule surgery to months of physical therapy and ultimately finding the right surgeon, they discuss the importance of advocating for your child, asking questions, and trusting God throughout the process.

Discover how their family found peace, confidence, and clarity while preparing for Joy’s spinal fusion surgery.

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What happens when a routine doctor’s appointment changes everything?

In this special episode of Not On My Watch, Rochelle and her daughter, Joy, begin a deeply personal series, “Stronger Than the Curve: Joy’s Scoliosis Journey.”

After a routine checkup revealed severe scoliosis, with spinal curves measuring 64 and 58 degrees, Joy and her family found themselves facing spinal fusion surgery and an unexpected journey of faith.

In Part 1, Rochelle and Joy share their experience with the diagnosis, their initial reactions, and what it means to trust God when life takes an unexpected turn.

We may not choose our circumstances, but we can choose to trust the One who holds our story.

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We're back! After a season away from the microphones, Jeff and Rochelle Ferguson return to Not On My Watch Podcast with exciting updates, new opportunities, and a renewed sense of purpose.

In this episode, they reflect on 21 years of marriage, raising three daughters, unexpected ministry opportunities, and navigating their daughter Joy's scoliosis diagnosis and upcoming surgery. They also share how God is opening new doors in business leadership, speaking, and investing in the next generation.

Through it all, one conviction has grown stronger: People are the true treasure, and ministry extends far beyond the walls of the church.

Join Jeff and Rochelle as they share what God has been teaching them, what's ahead for the podcast, and why their calling remains the same—even in a new season.

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The body always catches up! Despite our best efforts to grind it out or to suppress traumatic events, our physical bodies eventually reveal the hidden impact of stress. In a deeply personal episode, Jeff and Rochelle discuss in practical terms what it means for the body to keep the score. Prompted by a previous article written by Rochelle on the topic, this episode dives into more detail about an issue that few people discuss but many are wrestling with. Take a listen!

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Alarmingly, there is a growing trend among people, groups, and even organizations to silence others who may disagree with them.  In some cases, this behavior is used in an attempt to cover up abuse or misconduct. Oftentimes, these tactics are employed in such subtle ways that those who experience their effects are rendered powerless in the moment. In this episode, Jeff and Rochelle discuss some of the methods in which people are silenced, why they are silenced, and what to do about it. Listen in, as talking about these issues is one of the ways healing can occur. Silence is NEVER the preferable option, even though others will pressure you to think it is.

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With the arrival of each new year there is an almost unhesitating acceptance of the reality that our world will continue to grow more complicated. New technologies, discoveries, and much more content than you and I could ever consume leave us feeling overwhelmed with the growing complexity of our world.  In too many cases, the Church has surrendered to this unfortunate tendency. But what if Jesus is calling His Bride to something different in 2025?  In this episode, Jeff and Rochelle discuss what it looks like for God’s people to pursue a life of simplicity.  Jesus didn’t promise to build His MACHINE. He promised to build His Church. And THIS Church is far less complicated than we have often made it.  Take a listen!

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We’ve all heard it!  Especially during this time of year.  “People need to stop being so political!”  What if we as parents need to start being MORE political?  In this episode, Jeff and Rochelle make the biblical case for why every parent needs to talk to their kids about politics.  As pleasant as it sounds, you will not find the case for an apolitical stance in Scripture.  If we want to equip our kids to think deeply about important issues impacting their life, we will help them to cultivate a biblical worldview toward politics.  Take a listen!

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It’s time for parents to start talking!  In this episode, Jeff and Rochelle discuss the implications of the staggering statistic that 43% of parents NEVER talk to their kids about their faith.  But all is not lost, because parents can reverse this trend by taking some things seriously.  Jeff and Rochelle identify key components that must be present between parent and child if the faith of one generation is to be passed on to the next.  This cannot be ignored.  Silence is not the answer!

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Some lessons become strikingly clear when you are placed in a position for which you have no other option other than to experience them in tangible ways.  These lessons certainly fall into that category!  In this episode, Jeff and Rochelle discuss what they have learned from experiencing homelessness.  While they still have a roof over their head, Jeff and Rochelle discuss their experience without one church to call their home.  Listen in, as every person who cares about the local church needs to look through the lens of a visitor.

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The harm that cell phones inflict on this next generation is well documented, causing many parents to wish they had waited.  In this episode, Jeff and Rochelle give a glimpse of what life is like with another cell phone user in the house.  Listen in, as they discuss their “no regrets” decision to delay cell phone usage and the results that this one choice can have on the home and the health of your child.

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