What happens when following God means leaving behind what feels safe and familiar?

In this episode, we talk about a truth that is not always easy to embrace. Walking in your calling can cost you something. Following where God leads may require you to release familiar places, relationships, expectations, or ways of living that once felt comfortable.

Through Scripture and personal stories, we explore those moments when you begin to realize that where you are can no longer hold where God is taking you. We talk about counting the cost, recognizing seasons of transition, and trusting God when obedience requires sacrifice.

Growth is not always comfortable, and new beginnings are not always easy. But there are times when letting go becomes part of saying yes to God.

If you are standing at a crossroads, sensing that God is calling you into something new, this conversation is an invitation to trust Him with what you are leaving behind and with what He is leading you toward.

What do you do when you know God is calling you forward, but no one else seems to see it yet?

In this episode, we talk about the moment you realize you do not need to wait for someone else to recognize your calling before you begin walking in obedience to God.

Through the stories of Gideon and Esther, we explore what it means to carry a calling that others may not yet understand. We also talk about spiritual covering, accountability, serving faithfully where you are, and recognizing that none of these replaces your personal responsibility to hear God and follow where He leads.

If you have ever felt unseen, overlooked, or uncertain about your next step, this conversation will encourage you to stay close to God, trust His timing, and faithfully steward what He has placed in you.

You do not need everyone else to see it before you obey God.

Your calling isn't a destination. It's a journey of growing, learning, and following God's direction one step at a time. Along the way, there are moments when you realize something no longer fits, and those moments often become invitations for God to lead you into what's next.

In this episode, Joy and Kim explore the differences between calling, purpose, assignment, and destiny, showing how each plays a unique role in God's plan for your life. They also discuss why humility, obedience, and healthy community are essential as you walk out your calling.

Whether you're seeking direction or simply wondering what God is doing in your current season, this conversation will encourage you to trust His leading and embrace the journey He has prepared for you.

Prayer doesn't always change our circumstances, but it always invites us into the presence of God. Sometimes the greatest miracle isn't immediate deliverance. It's discovering that His grace is enough to sustain us through the journey.

In this episode, Joy and Kim talk about the difficult moments that call for change, the faith required to keep trusting God when answers seem delayed, and the strength found in His presence during seasons of suffering. Together, they explore how God's sustaining grace carries us through life's hardest moments and reminds us that He never leaves us.

If you're walking through a difficult season or wondering why your prayers haven't been answered the way you expected, this conversation will encourage you to remain faithful, trust God's heart, and find hope in His unfailing grace.

In this episode, we discuss the gift of prophecy and its place in the life of every believer. We share personal experiences, talk about the importance of discernment, and encourage listeners to remain open to the ways God speaks and confirms His word.

More than anything, this episode is an invitation to rediscover the beauty of hearing God's voice and to recognize that He is still actively communicating with His children. Whether through Scripture, the Holy Spirit, or a timely word of encouragement, God continues to speak with purpose, bringing wisdom, comfort, and guidance for every season of life.

In this episode of This Ain't It with Kim and Coach Joy, we discuss prayer and why it is one of the greatest gifts God has given His people. Prayer is far more than bringing requests to God. It is an ongoing conversation that strengthens our relationship with Him and helps us recognize His presence in our daily lives.

Join us as we share personal stories, lessons learned, and practical insights about hearing God's voice, spending time in His presence, and developing a genuine prayer life. We talk about the importance of slowing down long enough to listen, making room for God to speak, and recognizing that He is always reaching out to His children.

Whether you are new to prayer or have walked with the Lord for years, this conversation will encourage you to move beyond routine and step into a deeper relationship with the One who knows you, loves you, and desires fellowship with you. God is speaking. The question is, are we listening?

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In this episode, we talk about spiritual covering, alignment, and the importance of being connected to the people God has placed in our lives for guidance and protection. We explore how biblical authority brings strength, protection, wisdom, and growth when it is handled the way God intended. Through scripture and honest conversation, we look at what happens when we resist covering, why independence can leave us exposed, and how proper alignment brings stability and support. This episode will encourage you to take a fresh look at leadership, accountability, and the protection God provides through divine order.

In Episode 3 of The Fail Safes of God, we introduce what we are calling the “Fallout Method.” It focuses on what to do in moments when everything feels like too much and you reach the point where you know you cannot carry it the way you have been.

The episode walks through coming to God honestly. There are times when you have to admit that what you are facing is beyond you. Coming to Him like that is trust. It is being real with Him and bringing your need without holding anything back.

We talk about what it looks like to bring your real thoughts and real concerns before God. In those moments, you begin to experience His help in a way that meets you right where you are. This episode is an invitation to release what you have been holding and receive the help God has already made available.

In Part 2 of The Fail Safes of God, we focus on the internal fail safes God has already placed within us. We are not left to rely on our own understanding, especially in moments when direction feels uncertain. God has given us access to His wisdom, and that guidance is available in real time.

We also talk about the role of Scripture as a guide for daily life. God’s Word and His promises give us something solid to stand on. This becomes real when you make it personal and begin to use it in your decisions. This episode is an invitation to recognize what God has already provided and walk with it.

Welcome to the first episode in this series, The Fail Safes of God.

A fail safe is something built into a system to protect it when things go wrong. It is there before the problem ever shows up. It is not added after the damage. It is designed ahead of time to keep things from falling apart.

God has already put help in place.

The question is not whether it is there. The question is, will you pay attention to it and walk with it?

As we go through this series, take a moment and look at your own life.

Where has God already set something in place for you that you may have overlooked?

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