Halfway to Sunday

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🩵 ABOUT US

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.

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🔗 LINKS

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📖 BIBLE RESOURCES

Esther 4:14 (for such a time as this)

Exodus 4

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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📣 GUEST

Follow Heather on Instagram

Follow Heather on Facebook

Check out Heather’s Website

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🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:

Episode #110 Joy Without Pretending w/ Kyleigh Rose

Episode #109 When Joy Feels Impossible w/ Wanda Thibodeaux

Episode #101 Break Free from Spiritual Perfectionism w/ Kristen LaValley

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

We're so glad you're here.

Joy Without Pretending w/ Kyleigh Rose | Ep 110

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho, Kyleigh Rose) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE

In Episode 110 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Kyleigh Rose to talk about real joy, the kind of joy that doesn’t pretend everything is fine, but chooses hope in the middle of what’s hard. Kyleigh shares honestly about seasons of shame and guilt, trying to “do enough” to make the weight of all of it go away, and how God met her through grace, surrender, and community. Together they unpack what it looks like to follow joy without faking it: receiving God’s love instead of performing, staying connected to God even when you feel spiritually numb, and trusting that God’s grace is sufficient in weakness. This conversation is gentle, practical, and deeply encouraging for anyone who feels distant from God, stuck in regret, or longing for joy that’s honest and lasting.

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PODCAST SHOW NOTES:

Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)

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🩵 ABOUT US

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🔗 LINKS

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📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
2 Corinthians 12:9 (grace sufficient; power in weakness)
Ephesians 2:8–9 (saved by grace, not works)
James 1:5–6 (asking for wisdom with faith)
Psalm 37:4 (desires of your heart)

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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📣 GUEST
Follow Kyleigh on Instagram

Listen to Kyleigh’s podcast

Follow Kyleigh on Etsy

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🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:

Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino

Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

We're so glad you're here.

When Joy Feels Impossible w/ Wanda Thibodeaux | Ep 109

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho, Wanda Thibodeaux) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE

In Episode 109 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with writer and podcast host Wanda Thibodeaux for a refreshingly honest conversation about joy, especially when trauma and grief are part of your story. Wanda shares how joy doesn’t require denying pain, and why unresolved grief often keeps us anchored in the past. Together they talk about practical ways to “train your brain” toward what’s good and beautiful, including Philippians 4:8 as a guide for refocusing your mind when life feels overwhelming. Wanda offers simple, grounded examples (like noticing small comforts in hard seasons) and reframes joy as something you can practice without minimizing suffering. This episode is for anyone who wants to experience God again in the middle of real life: not through pretending, but through healing, honesty, and small daily steps toward hope.

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PODCAST SHOW NOTES:

Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)

🎧 Listen on
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🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)

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🩵 ABOUT US

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🔗 LINKS

Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram

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Follow Jill on Instagram

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📖 BIBLE RESOURCES

Philippians 4:8

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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📣 GUEST

Wanda’s website
Follow Wanda on Instagram and Facebook
Listen to Wanda’s podcast
Follow Wanda on Substack

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🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:

Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino

Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

We're so glad you're here.

Convictions & Compassion w/ Rick Hamlin | Ep 108

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE

In Episode 108 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with author and longtime Guideposts editor Rick Hamlin to talk about following Jesus in a divided, discouraging world without losing compassion. Rick shares the heart behind his devotional Everlasting Jesus: 40 Days of Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living and offers practical rhythms for modern life: making “alone time,” starting the day with a devotional and a psalm, and choosing “good news” before the daily news cycle tears your peace apart. They talk about holding space (pausing long enough to savor God’s work instead of rushing past it) and living with “proximity,” where compassion becomes real through small acts of kindness and presence with others’ pain. This episode is a steady, practical reset for anyone feeling hurried, distracted, or spiritually dry, and it invites listeners to follow Jesus with love in everyday life.

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PODCAST SHOW NOTES:

Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)

🎧Listen on
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🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)

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🩵 ABOUT US

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🔗 LINKS

Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram

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Follow Jill on Instagram

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📖 BIBLE RESOURCES

Matthew 5 / Luke 6 (Beatitudes)

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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📣 GUEST

Rick’s website
Follow Rick on Instagram and Facebook

Buy Rick’s new book

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🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:

Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino

Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

We're so glad you're here.

Good vs God Things w/ Robert Bass | Ep 107

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho, Robert Bass) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE

In Episode 107 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with pastor and author Robert Bass to talk about living with purpose without losing intimacy with God. Robert shares how easy it is to become busy, overwhelmed, and focused on our own agenda, doing “good things,” yet not experiencing the fruit, joy, and peace we’re longing for. They explore the idea behind Robert’s book Hidden Fruit and what it looks like to invite the Holy Spirit into everyday life so spiritual fruit isn’t just something we talk about, but something we actually live. The conversation touches on slowing down, building rhythms that don’t box us in, reading Scripture with intention (Robert mentions Psalm 23 as an example), and discerning God’s voice in practical ways. This episode is a reset for anyone who feels spiritually dry, distracted, or stuck in the busy trap.

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PODCAST SHOW NOTES:

Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)

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🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)

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🩵 ABOUT US

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🔗 LINKS

Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram

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Follow Jill on Instagram

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📖 BIBLE RESOURCES

Psalm 23

Genesis

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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📣 GUEST

Robert’s website
Follow Robert on Instagram and Facebook

More information on Robert’s books

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🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:

Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino

Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

We're so glad you're here.

Boundaries Are Biblical w/ Rev. Cheryl Kincaid | Ep 106

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho, Cheryl Kincaid) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE

In Episode 106 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Rev. Cheryl Kincaid for a trauma-aware conversation about forgiveness, healing, and boundaries. Cheryl addresses one of the hardest questions Christians face: how do you forgive without excusing what happened? She explains the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and why reconciliation requires repentance and safety, especially when children are involved. Cheryl also highlights confession as a Christian tool for healing (1 John 1:9) and challenges shallow, formulaic approaches to trauma recovery. The conversation touches on shame and the “damaged goods” mindset, how Scripture speaks honestly about human sin and exploitation, and why God can handle truth-telling. This episode is for anyone who has been hurt and wants a path forward that is biblical, honest, and grounded in both grace and wisdom.

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PODCAST SHOW NOTES:

Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)

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🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)

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🩵 ABOUT US

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🔗 LINKS

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Follow Jill on Instagram

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📖 BIBLE RESOURCES

1 John 1:9

Book of James (temptation/lust)

Isaiah (justice; exploitation)

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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📣 GUEST

Cheryl’s website
Follow Cheryl on Instagram and Facebook

More information on Cheryl’s books

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🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:

Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino

Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

We're so glad you're here.

Faith After Trauma w/ Teresa Blaes | Ep 105

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho, Teresa Blaes) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE

In Episode 105 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Teresa Blaes (podcast host, ministry leader, and founder of Kosh Media Productions) for a raw conversation about faith after trauma. Teresa shares her story of growing up in a broken home, facing severe medical challenges, and experiencing devastating loss that left her deeply angry at God. She describes how encounters with the supernatural pushed her to investigate what was real and, eventually, how the gospel began to break through through a praying teacher, Christian music, and a radio message that led her to “do business with God.” They talk about what it means to bring your questions to God, why Isaiah 1:18 (“come, let us reason together”) became an anchor, and why healing often starts when we stop hiding our past and bring it into the light.

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PODCAST SHOW NOTES:

Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)

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🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)

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🩵 ABOUT US

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🔗 LINKS

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Follow Jill on Instagram

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📖 BIBLE RESOURCES

Scriptures Mentioned:
Isaiah 1:18 — “Come, let us reason together…”
Revelation 3:20 — “I stand at the door and knock…”
Hebrews 13:2 (alluded) — entertaining angels unaware
Psalm 27:10 (alluded) — “though father and mother forsake…”
Luke 9:60 (alluded) — “let the dead bury their own dead”
Luke 14:26 (referenced conceptually) — “hate father/mother…” explained as priority, not hatred
Mark 3:33–35 (alluded) — “Who are my mother and brothers?”

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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📣 GUEST

Teresa’s website
Follow Teresa on Instagram and Facebook

More information on Teresa’s book

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🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:

Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino

Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

We're so glad you're here.

Psalms + Nervous System Reset w/ Dr. Angela Deulen | Ep 104

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho, Angela Deulen) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE

In Episode 104 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Dr. Angela Deulen to explore the connection between faith, stress, and the nervous system. If you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or “noisy on the inside,” Angela explains why spiritual habits can feel difficult when your nervous system is dysregulated and how calming your body can help you reconnect with God. She shares a powerful framework she calls the “Davidic arc,” showing how David’s Psalms often start in despair and move toward trust, helping us shift from fight-or-flight into a more regulated state where we can think clearly and renew our minds. They also talk about how gratitude supports regulation, why community matters (“borrow faith” from others), and how our view of God can impact fear-based responses. This episode is practical, hopeful, and deeply grounding.

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PODCAST SHOW NOTES:

Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)

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🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)

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🩵 ABOUT US

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🔗 LINKS

Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram

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Follow Jill on Instagram

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📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Psalm 23 | Psalm 22 | Romans 12 (renew your mind) | Philippians 4:8 | 2 Corinthians 10:5

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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📣 GUEST

Angela Deulen’s website
Follow Angela on Instagram and YouTube

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🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:

Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino

Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

We're so glad you're here.

Hope for Hard Seasons w/ Dr. Oluwole Babatunde | Ep 103

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho, Oluwole Babatunde) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

You can now watch FULL episodes on YouTube!

✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE

In Episode 103 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Dr. Oluwole Babatunde, psychiatrist, faith leader, and author of Adapt and Advance: A Faith-Based Step-by-Step Guide to Turning Trials into Triumphs. Oluwole shares his story of growing up in Nigeria, losing both parents at a young age, and experiencing seasons so dark they felt hopeless. He explains how faith, Scripture, and daily rhythms helped him keep moving forward plus why it’s okay to be honest with God when trust feels hard. Together they talk about identity in Christ over circumstances, reframing failure, and practical tools like journaling, learning from mentors, building a mission statement, and holding a vision even “in the pit.” This conversation is a steadying reminder: your challenges aren’t meant to stop you, they can become stepping stones as God redeems your story.

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🩵 ABOUT US

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🔗 LINKS

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📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Romans 8:28 | Matthew 6:33 | Romans 8:1

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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📣 GUEST

Oluwole Babatunde’s website
Follow Oluwole on Instagram and LinkedIn and YouTube
Oluwole’s books mentioned in this episode: Adapt and Advance: A Faith-Based Step-by-Step Guide to Turning Trials into Triumphs

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🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:

Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino

Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

We're so glad you're here.

Faith Over Fear: Trust God in Uncertain Seasons w/ Aneta Kuzma | Ep 102

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho, Aneta Kuzma) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In Episode 102 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Aneta Kuzma, author of Lanterns of Light, to talk about trusting God through fear, uncertainty, and big life transitions. Aneta shares how leaving the “false sense of security” of corporate life to step into entrepreneurship became a defining moment, when her faith became greater than her fear. She opens up about the practices that helped her stay grounded: gratitude, journaling, prayer, and surrounding herself with Scripture as daily reminders of God’s promises. They also talk about how her book is built around Bible verses she’s leaned on in hard seasons, paired with honest journal entries so readers can see the internal journey behind the outward obedience. This episode is for anyone who needs courage to take the next step and wants practical tools to keep trusting God when fear is loud.

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📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Do not be afraid: Isaiah 41:10 | Joshua 1:9 | 2 Timothy 1:7

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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📣 GUEST

Aneta Kuzma’s website
Follow Aneta on Instagram and LinkedIn
Listen to Aneta’s podcast: Live the Width of Your Life
Aneta’s books mentioned in this episode: Lanterns of Light + Live the Width of Your Life

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🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:

Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino

Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

We're so glad you're here.

Break Free from Spiritual Perfectionism w/ Kristen LaValley | Ep 101

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho, Kristen LaValley) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In Episode 101 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with author Kristen LaValley to talk about church hurt, spiritual perfectionism, and what it looks like to rebuild faith when it’s been tangled up with trauma. Kristen shares about her book Growing Up Saved and the “I am bad” mindset so many Christians carry, believing they must perform and become “better” to be loved by God. Together they explore the cost of spiritual perfection, the way harmful systems can distort our image of God, and the slow work of returning to the truth that we were created “very good.” They also reflect on God’s love as something we can’t fully comprehend alone, and why healing often requires community, honesty, and gentleness. This episode is for anyone deconstructing unhealthy faith and longing to find a kinder, truer way to know God.

➡️ Watch next: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)

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🩵 ABOUT US

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🔗 LINKS

Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram

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Follow Jill on Instagram

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📖 BIBLE RESOURCES
Genesis 1 / “God said we were very good” (commonly Genesis 1:31)

Ephesians 3 / knowing/comprehending God’s love “with all the saints” (commonly Ephesians 3:18–19)

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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📣 GUEST

Kristen LaValley’s website

Kristen’s Substack
Follow Kristen on Instagram

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🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:

Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino

Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

We're so glad you're here.

Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino | Ep 100

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho, Cassian Bellino) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

If you’re overwhelmed and running on empty, this episode is for you. In our 100th episode, Jill and Cassian Bellino share biblical boundaries and practical ways to create margin so you can protect your peace and keep saying yes to God without burning out.

➡️ Watch next: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)

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✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE

In Episode 100 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill celebrates the 100th episode milestone with her friend Cassian Bellino from the Biblically Speaking podcast. Together they talk honestly about what it looks like to keep saying yes to God without burning out. They discuss the importance of boundaries and margin and how life can get painful and overwhelming when we don’t protect what matters, and how growth often comes through the hard “process” seasons. Jill and Cassian also highlight spiritual practices that strengthen and protect us, including Scripture, prayer, and fasting and creating space to be sustained by the Lord instead of striving in our own strength. This episode is part celebration, part encouragement, and part practical reset for anyone who feels stretched thin but wants to walk in deeper freedom and faithfulness.

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🩵 ABOUT US

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🔗 LINKS

Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram

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Follow Jill on Instagram

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📖 BIBLE RESOURCES

Scriptures Referenced:
Romans 8 (Message paraphrase) — “we weren’t made for a grave-tending life…”

Isaiah 43

Psalm 91

Ruth 1 (Naomi/Ruth story referenced)

Joshua (entering the promised land referenced)

Deuteronomy (paraphrased “fruit you did not plant”) — commonly aligns with Deut. 6:10–11 wording

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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📣 GUEST

Cassian Bellino, host of The Biblically Speaking Podcast

Cassian’s Website

Follow Cassian on Instagram

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🎙️ Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

We're so glad you're here.

Faith That Reaches Your Nervous System w/ Chaz Becker | Ep 99

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Chaz Becker, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In Episode 99 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Chaz Becker, founder of Storied, to explore why many believers know God loves them but still struggle to feel it. They talk about the gap between head knowledge and heart knowledge, and how spiritual formation can engage the emotional “right brain,” not just information and theology. Chaz shares how attachment patterns and nervous system responses affect our ability to receive love, and why imagination and guided practices can help move faith from concepts to lived experience. They also discuss why therapy can be a wise and important support when love has felt unsafe or wounds run deep. This episode offers language, compassion, and practical next steps for anyone who wants faith that’s not only true but deeply felt.

And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!

Storyed Website
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Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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How Renewing Your Mind Leads to Lasting Peace w/ Kathleen Johnson | Ep 98

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Kathleen Johnson, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In Episode 98 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Kathleen Johnson, author and founder of Scripture Girl, to talk about breaking free from fear and learning to live from God-reliance instead of self-reliance. Kathleen shares how painful seasons pushed her into deeper Scripture memory, meditation, and intimacy with God and how moving truth from “head knowledge” to something that actually transforms daily life. Together they discuss what it looks like to abide on the vine, why we “wither” when we’re frantic or overwhelmed, and how to discern God’s voice through the constant “static” of modern life. Jill and Kathleen also highlight the promise of Isaiah 26:3: perfect peace is connected to a mind stayed on God. This episode is practical, hope-filled, and a powerful reminder that you don’t have to stay stuck.

Kathleen’s Website
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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Romans 12:2 — “transformed by the renewing of your mind” (core theme)
John 8:32 — “know the truth… truth will set you free” (deep “know”)
Romans 8:1 — “no condemnation”
Matthew 4 (temptation of Jesus; Jesus responds with Scripture)
Romans 10:17 — “faith comes from hearing…”
James 1:25 — “the perfect law that gives freedom”
John 17:17 — “your word is truth”
Numbers 13 — contend/possess the land analogy
John 14–16 — abundant life / abiding context (referenced)
John 10:10 — abundant life (referenced by concept)
John 15 — vine/branches, abiding (major theme)
Colossians 1:27 — “Christ in you, the hope of glory”
John 4:13–14 — living water (woman at the well)
Psalm 46:2 — “though the earth give way…” (referenced)
Isaiah 26:3 — perfect peace / mind stayed on God (quoted)
Colossians 3:15 — “let the peace of Christ rule” (referenced)
Proverbs 3:6 — “acknowledge Him… direct your paths”
Proverbs 4:18 — “path… shining brighter”

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Living Free w/ James Early | Ep 97

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (James Early, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Bible teacher and prison-ministry leader James Early joins Jill to unpack a shame-free path back to Jesus. James shares how the cross and resurrection secure real freedom, why your identity as God’s child matters more than your worst mistakes, and how total surrender becomes a daily mindset. He tells a powerful prison-ministry story of a woman who finally got to ask hard questions and how she found hope, restored relationships, and new life. Together, they shift from debates to discipleship: try one step from Matthew 5–7 this week and watch what God does. If you’ve wondered whether you’re truly forgiven, or you’re tired of carrying what Jesus already carried, this episode offers language, practices, and courage to start fresh in Him.

James' Website (and Halfway to Sunday listener resources!)
Follow James on Instagram

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

1 John 4:20 (loving God vs. hating your brother).

Mark 12:30–31 (Great Commandment).

Matthew 5–7 (Sermon on the Mount; “do one step”).

1 Corinthians 15:17 (resurrection and forgiveness)

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen | Ep 96

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Katherine Douglass, Brittany Tausen, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode Jill welcomes two friends and scholars who unite theology and psychology to help us actually love our neighbors. From Seattle Pacific University to a new season at Baylor, Katherine and Brittany unpack how situational obstacles (hurry, overload), emotions (avoidance, fear), and cognition (scarcity, labels) quietly distract us from empathy. Brittany and Katie offer shame-free, practical shifts: leave early so you can notice people, choose proximity over assumptions, and treat discomfort as spiritual formation, not failure. You’ll hear stories about students engaging in a local encampment, a 40-day “loving better” challenge, and how art, lament, and everyday practices shape faith. If loving like Jesus feels too complicated, this conversation gives you language, tools, and hope to start small and stay faithful.

Follow Loving Better on Substack
Brittany and Katie’s Website
Brittany and Katie on Instagram

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Psalm 88 – honest lament in suffering (children’s message reference)

“Love your neighbor” – Jesus’ command framing the episode’s call to action (Mark 12:31)

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Help My Unbelief w/ Constance Hastings | Ep 95

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Deacon and mental-health counselor Constance Hastings joins Jill to talk candidly about doubt, grief, and learning to trust Jesus when life is not neat. Constance shares why she wrote The Trouble with Jesus: Considerations Before You Walk Away, naming tensions like Jesus choosing “losers,” elevating women, talking often about money, and refusing to be our instant “divine fixer.” Together they explore the Lazarus story and the prayer, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief,” offering listeners permission to wrestle without leaving. You’ll hear pastoral, practical counsel: listen first, ask the question behind the question, and create safe spaces in churches and friendships for honest faith. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the unplanned turns, this episode offers language, Scripture, and hope for staying with Jesus when answers are slow.

Follow Constance’s on Substack
Constance’s Website

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

John 11:21–27 “I am the resurrection and the life…Do you believe this?” (Mary/Martha & Lazarus).

Mark 9:24 “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.”

Ephesians 3:20 “Exceedingly abundantly…beyond what we ask or imagine.”

Matthew 11:2–5 / Luke 7:19–23 John the Baptist’s doubt in prison; Jesus cites Isaiah.

John 4 Samaritan woman—the first to tell the town.

John 20 / Mark 16 Women at the tomb, first witnesses.

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Small Yeses and the Call to Create w/ Sharon Collins | Ep 94

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Sharon Collins, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Author–artist Sharon Collins shares how God led her from a Santa Fe spark to art classes, a website, and published devotional books, each painting paired with Scripture. Along the way she learned that the Christian life isn’t radical independence but living in-dependence on Jesus, cultivating silence, and letting Him author the ideas. Sharon unpacks practical rhythms: pool-side quiet with God, texting friends “How can I pray for you today?”, and the cadence “fill, pour, repeat.” She reminds us it’s never too late (her first art class at 67, first book contract at 69) and that small yeses add up. We talk discernment, listening prayer, and re-defining “success” as simple obedience while God handles the results. If you feel behind, if life feels noisy, or if you’re unsure what’s next, this gentle, faith-filled conversation will help you hear Him and begin again - especially as we step into the new year.

Follow Sharon on Instagram
Sharon’s Website

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Matthew 7:7 — “Ask, seek, knock.” (persistence in prayer/listening)

Luke 10:38–42 — Mary & Martha: being filled before serving.

Matthew 6:11 — “Give us this day our daily bread.” (daily filling)

1 Kings 19:12 — God’s “still small voice.” (listening in silence)

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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How Mary’s Story Met Mine w/ Jill | Ep 93

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Learning to Let God Love Me (Jill’s Story)

In this Christmas-Eve special, Jill shares a vulnerable chapter: a teenage pregnancy, losing her faith community, and decades of running from a God she assumed could never love her. Through her daughters’ invitation, and a deep dive into Mary’s story, Jill began to see the first Christmas differently…and to see her own story through Jesus’ love. She realized God had been present all along, even in a far-from-home hospital room and the messy middle of becoming a family. This episode is an invitation to release perfectionism, receive grace, and believe Emmanuel (God with us) for you. A closing benediction prays for soft hearts, discernment, and everyday generosity. If you’ve ever felt unlovable or beyond repair, let this story remind you: God never left, never stopped loving, and never will.

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world…”

Matthew 1:23 — “Emmanuel… God with us.”

Luke 2:1–20 — Nativity narrative

Deuteronomy 31:6 / Hebrews 13:5 — He will never leave nor forsake

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Where Jesus Walked w/ Craig Dehut | Ep 92

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Video producer Craig Dehut shares how Appian Media set out to solve a problem: the world needed well-made, bias-free, biblically accurate Bible films shot in the lands of the Bible and offered free. Craig walks us through Gethsemane (why Jesus likely watched the arresting party approach across the valley), the Sea of Galilee (a large lake you can see across), and Bethlehem (why a cave manger fits first-century reality better than our wooden nativity scenes). We talk “holy imagination” vs. speculation, using media with discernment, and why visuals help modern readers grasp geography, culture, and the grit of the text. Plus: their trips to Israel, Turkey, Greece, Egypt, and Jordan; the Seven Churches of Revelation; and a long-term plan to film Genesis → Revelation. Watch their films and behind-the-scenes on YouTube or appianmedia.org.

Ways you can connect with Craig Dehut:

Follow Craig on Instagram
Appian Media website
Appian Media Videos

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

John 18:1–3 (Gethsemane; arrest party crossing the valley)
Luke 2:7–20 (manger; shepherds near Bethlehem)
Luke 1:39–45 (Mary travels to Elizabeth)
Mark 4:35–41 / Matt. 8:23–27 (storm on the Sea of Galilee)
1 John 4:1 (“test the spirits”) • 1 Peter 3:15 (“give a defense”)
John 20:24–31 (Thomas; “these are written so you may believe”)

Other Mentions:

Appian Media (appianmedia.org)

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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When Healing Doesn’t Come w/ Lara Silverman | Ep 91

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Lara Silverman, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

At the height of a dream legal career, Lara Silverman collapsed into a rare neurological condition that left her largely bedridden. In the confusion, she began keeping “evidence” of God’s presence - moments of Scripture and comfort He sent right when anger and despair peaked. Then came an unexpected love story with Matt, a Christ-like friend facing terminal cancer; they married, ministered with “joy in suffering,” and Matt later passed away. Lara shares a hard-won theology of suffering, permission to lament, and the daily practices that tethered her to Jesus when healing didn’t come. We talk grief, marriage, singleness, and the church’s call to abide with those in pain. Plus: her memoir Singing Through Fire, and practical ways to walk with friends in chronic illness and loss.

Ways you can connect with Lara Silverman:

Follow Lara on Instagram
Lara’s website
Her book Singing Through the Fire

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SHOW NOTES:

Scripture References:

Psalm 34 (near to the brokenhearted)
2 Corinthians 12:9 (“My grace is sufficient for you…”)
Lamentations (learning to lament)
Isaiah 43:20 (streams in the desert — their wedding verse)
Genesis 41:52 (“fruitful in the land of my affliction”)
2 Corinthians 4:17 (light and momentary troubles… eternal glory)
Ephesians 2:10 (good works prepared in advance)
Jeremiah 29:11 (wrestled with its meaning in suffering)

Other Mentions:

Devotional: Streams in the Desert (daily app she referenced)

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Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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The Day God’s Voice Got Loud w/ Cathy Garland | Ep 90

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Cathy Garland, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 90: Not Hearing God? Deconstruction, Discernment & Surrender (with Cathy Garland)

Raised at the intersection of scholarship and revival, Cathy Garland hit deconstruction at thirteen—and her pastor-dad walked with her through honest questions until the Bible’s God became personal again. Cathy explains “learn to discern” - filtering media messages at the assumption level - then takes us into the Old Testament to watch God reveal Himself in story after story. She describes discovering Andrew Murray’s Absolute Surrender, the moment she felt like a “lamp not plugged in,” and how surrender, silence, and Scripture turned up God’s voice. We talk church hurt, rebuilding trust, practical listening prayer, and why discipline creates space for presence in a busy home. If you’re craving a shame-free path back to hearing God, this conversation offers language, practices, and hope.

Ways you can connect with Cathy Garland:

Follow Cathy on Instagram
Cathy’s website
Her book Revelationship
Her new devotional Known

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Psalms (joy; language for emotions).
Genesis 1–2 (God revealing Himself in creation).
Genesis 16 (Hagar/El Roi—“the God who sees me”).
Genesis 28:12–13 (Jacob’s ladder; the Lord above it).
Exodus 3 (burning bush; take off your shoes—holy ground).
Isaiah 54 (the rejected woman; God’s covenant love).
Romans 1:20 (creation reveals God—people are without excuse)

Other Mentions:

Community Bible Study (CBS)—Psalms.

Andrew Murray, Absolute Surrender (influence on Cathy’s surrender practice).

“Learn to Discern” resource (title referenced as a tool parents can use).

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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What Survives the Wreck? w/ Nicole Gibson | Ep 89

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Nicole Gibson, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Engineer and author Nicole Gibson shares how a tragic accident left her with a traumatic brain injury, memory loss, and years of emotional fallout. In the dark, she questioned God and later discovered He’d been present all along. Nicole traces the slow rebuild: vulnerable prayer in her room, steady friends who wouldn’t let go, Scripture, church, and a return to self-worth that changed her choices. We talk grief after losing her boyfriend, the cost of telling the truth in a memoir, and why small daily practices like Bible, worship, community keep you moving toward Jesus. Nicole’s mission now is to help women grow through trauma, offering practical hope and a reminder: you are seen and deeply loved.

Ways you can connect with Nicole Gibson:

Follow Nicole on Instagram
Nicole’s website
Her book Shattered Into Grace.

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans…” (Nicole’s go-to anchor)

Other Mentions:

Book: Shattered Into Grace

Website: DynamicallyCrafted.com

NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) friend community during recovery.

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Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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You’re Not Failing, You’re Fighting w/ Jenn Rob | Ep 88

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jennifer Robb, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

When Jennifer’s daughter Chloe spiraled from anxiety and depression into a life-threatening incident, Jennifer discovered a new kind of fight: surrender to Jesus while advocating with courage. She shares the ER night that changed everything, the moment God whispered “I love her more,” and how surrender meant releasing control, not abandoning care. Jennifer walks us through advocating with psychiatrists and counselors (including pushing back on meds/fit), why self-care is mission-critical for moms, and how journaling, worship, and community kept her steady. We also explore the “refining fire” season and the difference between God’s delay and God’s absence…they’re not the same. This is a lifeline for any parent navigating mental health at home: practical next steps, biblical anchors, and a reminder that you’re not failing, you’re fighting in faith.

Ways you can connect with Jennifer Robb:

Follow Jenn on Instagram
Jenn’s website

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear… I will uphold you.” (Jen’s anchor).
Matthew 14:28–33 Peter out of the boat: better with Jesus in the storm.
Daniel 3 One “like a son of the gods” in the fire (refining season).
Genesis 22 Abraham/Isaac: laying your child on the altar (surrender).

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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I Can’t Love a God I Don’t Know w/ Cassian Bellino | Ep 87

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Cassian Bellino, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people.

And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.

If you’ve been encouraged by what you hear, would you prayerfully consider joining us on Patreon? You’re not just subscribing, you’re helping share stories that point people back to Jesus.

Thank you for being a part of the Halfway to Sunday Community!

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SHOW NOTES:

Raised in church but left “lukewarm,” Cassian Bellino longed to actually know God. After a pivotal season abroad in Thailand, and a pastor’s suggestion to “just go to seminary,” she built the resource she needed: The Biblically Speaking Podcast, where scholars unpack Scripture without the jargon. Cassian shares God’s string of confirmations (even a pastor on a plane), the viral “Torah” clip that drew both gratitude and hate, and why she keeps asking basic questions in public. We talk unemployment, spiritual attack, idolizing success, and the shift to surrender and dependence - including a 72-hour fast that re-centered her life with God. For anyone who feels late, confused, or embarrassed by what you don’t know, this conversation offers a shame-free path: ask honestly, learn humbly, and keep moving toward Jesus. No seminary required.

Ways you can connect with Cassian Bellino:

Follow Cassian on Instagram
Cassian’s website

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Scripture References:

Matthew 6:26 “He provides for the birds…” (God’s provision in dependence)
Matthew 6:16–18 Jesus’ teaching on fasting
Mark 5:25–34 The bleeding woman
Genesis 1–2 Creation/Genesis framework discussed with Hugh Ross (old-earth lens).
Pentateuch (Torah: Genesis–Deuteronomy) — “first five books”

Other Mentions:

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Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Making Room for the Holy Ordinary w/ Jason Heinritz | Ep 86

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jason Heinritz, Jill Camacho) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

And this month is our Halfway to Sunday Pledge Drive: a time where we’re inviting you to come alongside us and help this ministry keep growing.

If you’ve been encouraged by what you hear, would you prayerfully consider joining us on Patreon? You’re not just subscribing, you’re helping share stories that point people back to Jesus.

Thank you for being a part of the Halfway to Sunday Community!

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SHOW NOTES:

Jill sits down with Jason Heinritz to talk about a season of pruning that moved him from nightly numbing and workaholism to a grounded, daily walk with Jesus. Jason unpacks his five-part Sacred Start—Bible, journaling, exercise, Scripture-rooted affirmations, and prayer—and explains why small, repeatable rhythms build resilience. He shares the journaling flow (gratitude, yesterday’s highlights, what God taught, one dream, three prayers/intentions, two “I am” affirmations) and how remembering fuels hope. They explore dreaming with God, discernment and patience when doors are slow to open, and why discipline creates freedom instead of restriction. Jason also introduces his book and journal Wake Up Jesus People and the 40 Fords Challenge - a Christ-centered formation sprint. Whether you feel stuck, scattered, or resistant to structure, this conversation offers a gentle, practical on-ramp to intentional living with Jesus, one morning at a time.

Ways you can connect with Jason Heinritz:

Follow Jason on Instagram
Jason’s website

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Scripture References:

Mark 1:35 / Luke 5:16 Jesus withdrew to pray; a quiet place before the day.
Habakkuk 2:2 “Write the vision…” (journaling; write it down so you can run).
John 15 pruning and abiding that produce lasting fruit (formation over performance).
Hebrews 6:12 — through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Other Mentions:

Wake Up Jesus People: book & journal;
40 Fords Challenge: “Jesus version of 75 Hard” (coaching + formation).

Life Church Northwest (Seattle): church plant Jason and family moved to support.

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Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Abide. Obey. Become. w/ Dr. JP Foster | Ep 85

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Dr. JP Foster, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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SHOW NOTES:

Dr. JP Foster (Biola University; Senior Pastor, Faithful Central Bible Church) tells how God redirected his life from neurosurgery to pastoring and why that shift birthed a passion to close the widening gap of biblical illiteracy. With stories of salvation, mentoring students, and co-authoring Finding Freedom in Jesus, JP lays out a simple arc: Created in Christ, Restored in Christ, Confident in Christ. We talk abiding and pruning (John 14–16), moving from hearers to doers, and how confidence grows as we obey - like Abraham stepping without a map and Joshua meditating on the Word. He addresses shame, “help my unbelief,” and God’s hesed, a steadfast love that chases us. If you need a practical on-ramp to identity, Scripture, and steady formation, this episode offers a hopeful way to move from information to transformation and to live as loved people who love people.

Ways you can connect with Dr. JP Foster:

Follow Dr. Foster on Instagram

Dr. Foster’s website
Book website | on Amazon

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

John 14–16 — abiding, pruning, the Spirit’s presence.
Genesis 1:27 — made in God’s image.
Genesis 12:1–4 — Abraham steps without details.
Joshua 1:7–9 — “be strong and courageous… meditate on the Word.”
Mark 9:24 — “I believe; help my unbelief.”
Judges 6 — Gideon’s fear and God’s patient meeting.
1 Corinthians 15:31 — “I die daily.”
Luke 9:23 — deny self, take up your cross daily.
Psalm 139 — “You’ve searched me and you know me.”
Matthew 11:28–30 — “Come to me… I will give you rest.”
John 10:10 — life to the full.

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Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Faith, Patience & Daily Formation w/ Michael Klassen | Ep84

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Michael Klassen, Jill Camacho) — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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Show Notes

Jill sits down with Michael Klassen to explore how simple, consistent practices move us from survival to formation. Michael shares the story behind the 5:00 AM Podcast and why early, or simply intentional, starts anchor his day in worship, prayer, and a written plan (“write it down so you can run”). They clarify abundance vs. prosperity, using a rosebush image: pruning for health, not hype. The conversation walks through journaling as remembering, community and responsibility, and the pairing of faith + patience when God delays our plans. They also reframe fear as a growth signal rather than a stop sign, and bless listeners to stand steady on Scripture when storms come. Practical takeaways: start the night before, set one clear morning action, keep a running journal, and review weekly so rhythms become resilience. Hopeful, doable, and deeply grounded.

Ways you can connect with Michael Klassen:

Follow Michael on Instagram or YouTube
Michael’s website

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Scripture References:

Habakkuk 2:2 — “Write the vision… so the runner may run.”
John 15 (abide/pruning/vine) + John 10:10 (life to the full) — abundance with pruning.
2 Corinthians 9:7 (9:5–7) — cheerful giver; determine beforehand.
Psalm 63:1 — “Early will I seek You” (early pursuit).
Genesis 1:28 — fruitful, multiply, stewardship/dominion (abundance design).
Matthew 6:21 — treasure & heart (legacy, planning).
Matthew 16:25 / Luke 9:24 — lose your life to find it (surrender timing).
2 Timothy 1:7 — not a spirit of fear (fear reframed).
Hebrews 6:12 — through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Other Mentions:

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Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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The First Spiritual Exercises by Michael Hansen

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Holy Imagination to Holy Ground w/ Katie Sampias | Ep 83

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Katie Sampias, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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SHOW NOTES:

Writer Katie Samia shares how prayerful imagination, anchored in the biblical text and historical detail, can help us encounter Jesus with wonder. Katie traces her journey through spiritual direction, healing, and creative research, then retells Gospel scenes through women’s perspectives: Pilate’s wife, Mary, the Samaritan woman, a midwife at the Nativity, and more. We talk about how to practice imaginative prayer without drifting from Scripture, letting brief “glimpses” become invitations, and why Jesus’ miracles of healing still speak to unseen places in us. You’ll hear practical ways to begin: read the passage slowly, ask honest questions, notice one detail, and carry it into prayer. If you’ve longed to feel included in the biblical story, or to feel loved by God again, this episode is a warm, reverent path toward deeper intimacy with Jesus and a renewed love for His Word.

Ways you can connect with Katie Sampias:

Follow Katie on Substack
Katie’s book
Follow Katie on Instagram

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Scripture References:

John 2:1–11 — Wedding at Cana (joy, Mary’s nudge, first sign).
John 4:4–42 — The Samaritan woman (transformation and witness).
Luke 2:1–20 — Nativity (midwife imagined; birth context).
Luke 1:26–38 — Annunciation / Visitation to Mary.
Matthew 27:19 — Pilate’s wife’s dream about Jesus.

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Other Mentions:

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Labels Divide. Jesus Unites. w/ Tom Snow | Ep 82

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Tom Snow, Jill Camacho) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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SHOW NOTES:

Founder/author Tom Snow (Just2BeClear) joins Jill to unpack a lifetime of following Jesus through renewal movements, spiritual warfare, and a call to holy disruption that leads back to Scripture and a daily walk with God. Tom shares his early formation in the charismatic move, lessons on standing firm, and why the enemy loves division while Jesus calls His people to unity. He urges listeners to test every teaching in the Word and explains how the peace of God helps us discern God’s voice from counterfeits. If you’re weary of religious noise, confused by denominational division, or hungry for a steady, Spirit-led life, this episode is a practical, hope-filled invitation to relationship over performance and to walking with the living God every day.

Ways you can connect with Tom Snow:

Website
Follow Tom on Substack
Books: The Daily Stand & Set the Captives Free

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Scripture References:

Ephesians 6:12 — “We wrestle not against flesh and blood…” (spiritual warfare).
Philippians 4:7 — “Peace of God…will guard your hearts and minds.” (discernment).
John 7:38–39 — “Rivers of living water…this He spoke of the Spirit.” (life with Spirit).
James 1:27 — “True religion…widows and orphans, keep oneself unstained.” (religion redefined).
Job 1 — Satan in God’s presence (exposes naïve spiritual myths).
Romans 8:1 (alluded) — “No condemnation in Christ Jesus.”
Matthew 11:28–30 - “My yoke is easy… my burden is light.”
Great Commandment - love God, love neighbor (Mark 12:30–31 / Matt 22:37–39)

Other Mentions:

Tom's Books: The Daily Stand & Set the Captives Free

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Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Cheap Faith is Heavy w/ Phill Tague | Ep 81

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Phill Tague, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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Show Notes

Why does “doing all the Christian things” still feel empty? Pastor Phil Tague (Ransom Church, author of Jesus Be The Centerfold) unpacks a candid journey from resisting God’s call to embracing Jesus’ lordship, moving from accessory-level faith to Christ at the center. Phil shares the conflict of wanting the benefits of a relationship with God without the cost and offers practical ways to pursue intimacy with Jesus: Scripture, prayer, honest journaling, and letting the Word shape us (not the other way around). We discuss identity (citizens of the Kingdom first), daily obedience as success, and the real cost of discipleship…and yet how surrender actually lightens the load. If you’ve felt stuck in “cheap faith,” this conversation invites you to let go of the bucket, trust Jesus with every room of your heart, and discover freedom in being fully known and fully chosen.

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Ways you can connect with Phil Tague:

Website
Follow Phil Tague on Instagram

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

2 Corinthians 5:17 - new creation in Christ (lordship/surrender theme).
Joshua 24:15 - “Choose this day…” (no fence-sitting).
Luke 9:23 - deny self, take up your cross daily.
Romans 12:1 - living sacrifice, true worship.
John 3:16 - God’s love and the gospel center.
Matthew 11:28–30 - “My yoke is easy… my burden is light.”
Great Commandment - love God, love neighbor (Mark 12:30–31 / Matt 22:37–39)

Other Mentions:

Ransom Church (Sioux Falls, SD) — sermons & resources: ransom.church

Awaken Church Planter Network — church-plant training launched by Ransom.

Phil Tague — site + book info + free study guide: philltague.com

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Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Hope Has Habits w/ Rob Rene | Ep 80

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Rob Rene, Jill Camacho) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000

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When life hits hard - diagnosis, discouragement, or long fatigue - how do we move forward with Jesus? Rob shares a vulnerable health battle, the near-misses that shaped his faith, and why he calls himself a “faith and health warrior.” He unpacks practical stewardship (sleep, nutrition, sunlight, movement), the mind-body-spirit connection, and a simple rhythm that pairs declarations, Scripture, and prayer to reorient hope (his Monday anchor: Isaiah 40:31). We talk about replacing fear with formation, caring for our bodies as God’s temples, and taking the next faithful step when we don’t have the whole plan. If you’re navigating illness, anxiety, or spiritual exhaustion, this conversation offers both theology and tools so you can seek God’s healing presence and participate in your own recovery story.

Ways you can connect with Rob Rene:

Website
Follow Exodus Strong on Instagram

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Isaiah 40:31 Rob’s Monday prayer/verse in his guide.

Genesis 2:7 God breathes His breath into humanity (Rob references God’s breath in us).

Matthew 25:21 “Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Rob’s longing at life’s end.)

Other Mentions:

Exodus Strong (Rob’s company) + free sample page: exodusstrong.com/free

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Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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It Just So Happened...w/ Gail Showalter | Ep 79

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Gail Showalter, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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SHOW NOTES:

What do you do when the life you pictured breaks apart? In this tender, practical episode, Gail Showalter and Jill talk about rebuilding when you feel behind and how God often shows up in ordinary details and how starting over can become holy ground. You’ll hear about setting boundaries that guard your peace, finding steady support (wise friends, mentors, counselors, faith communities), and simple rhythms that push back on isolation: sleep, Scripture, walks, small goals. Gail also shares why a focused season of growth can create ripple effects far beyond you, moving from pain to purpose in ways only God could write. If you’re navigating loss, change, or a fresh beginning, this conversation offers Christian encouragement and concrete next steps. You don’t need the whole map…just the next faithful step.

Ways you can connect with Gail Showalter:

Website
Gail’s Book

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Zechariah 4:10 Don’t despise small beginnings
Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart
James 1:27 Care for widows and orphans

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Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Skepticism and the Supernatural w/ Joshua Spatha | Ep 78

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Joshua Spatha, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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SHOW NOTES:

Why does the supernatural feel normal in Scripture but rare in our lives? Joshua Spatha traces his journey from a cerebral, science-heavy education to decades in missions, where neat arguments about deism and cessationism couldn’t explain what he witnessed. He argues our materialist culture conditions low expectations (and low pursuit) while Scripture calls us to seek the gifts and align with God’s will in the places He’s moving. We explore how worldview shapes experience, why bad examples don’t make good arguments, and the humility required to test doctrine in the wild, not just in theory. If you’ve wrestled with doubt, abuse of spiritual language, or fear of being fooled, this conversation offers a wiser way: pursue truth, reject counterfeits, and expect God to be who He’s always been. Practical, thoughtful, and faith-stretching.

Ways you can connect with Joshua Spatha:

Website
Joshua’s Book

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Matthew 7:7 — “Ask… seek… knock.”
1 Corinthians 14:1 / 12:31 — “Pursue spiritual gifts… earnestly desire.”
Matthew 13:44 — Parable of the treasure hidden in a field
Hebrews 13:8 — “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever”
Luke 19:10 — “The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost”

Other Mentions:

YWAM (Youth With A Mission)

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Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Called, But Not Ready: Obedience Before Clarity w/ Neisia Allen | Ep 77

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Neisia Allen, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What if God is inviting you to begin before you feel qualified? In this conversation, Jill and Neisia unpack a life woven together by love, service, and creativity and the surprising ways God confirms our calling through ordinary moments. You’ll hear the backstory of her 21-day Jumpstart Business Blueprint (a Scripture-anchored roadmap born from lingering obedience), how to listen for God’s nudges, and why the next faithful yes matters more than a flawless plan. Together they name the fears that stall us (imposter syndrome, perfectionism, comparison) and offer gentle practices to move forward: pray first, set a simple rhythm, create in service of people, and trust God with the outcome. If you’ve been sitting on an idea, a book, or a new season, this episode will help you trade hesitation for obedience and rediscover your kingdom creativity.

Ways you can connect with Neisia Allen:

Instagram
Website
Neisia’s Book
Love Foundation

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SHOW NOTES

Other Mentions:

Days of Thunder scene (lol)

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Scarcity Shouts. Gratitude Whispers. w/ Ralph Estep Jr. | Ep 76

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Ralph Estep Jr, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

If your money story feels heavy, this episode is a reset. Ralph Estep Jr. (Financially Confident Christian) shares how faith and finances actually belong together—and why surrender and gratitude are the first steps out of shame. He unpacks a Jesus-centered approach to money: give first, create an intentional spending plan, track every dollar for 30 days, and build an emergency fund one small deposit at a time. We talk needs vs. wants, social media comparison, the power of a weekly Spending Sabbath, accountability, and celebrating small wins. Ralph also walks through anchoring Scriptures (Luke 14:28; Proverbs 21:20; 2 Corinthians 9:7; Ecclesiastes 11:2) and names what many of us feel but rarely say: your worth is in Christ, not in your balance sheet. Practical, hope-filled, and deeply pastoral—this conversation will help you trade anxiety for stewardship, joy, and freedom.

Ways you can connect with Ralph Estep Jr:

Instagram
Website
Download Ralph’s Book Free!

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Philippians 4:4
Luke 14:28
Proverbs 21:20
2 Corinthians 9:7
Ecclesiastes 11:2

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #71 God, Where Are You in This? w/ Raylynn Van Oort

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Wayne Grudem Systematic Theology

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You’ve Heard It Said… But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West | Ep75

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Thomas West, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

When the world is loud, faith can feel confusing. In this conversation, Thomas West (pastor and co-author of The Gospel Way Catechism) unpacks a practical path toward clarity and formation. We explore how catechesis (simple Q&A rooted in Scripture) helps everyday Christians move from information overload to a Jesus-centered, lived faith. Thomas shares why opposition isn’t always failure, how joy and suffering coexist (James 1), and what real freedom looks like (not “no limits,” but serving God). He walks through the catechism’s seven sections—from knowing God and identity, to salvation, the church, and future hope—and the “you’ve heard it said… but Christianity says…” framework that connects, then lovingly confronts, cultural scripts with the gospel. Whether you’re discipling a small group, parenting, or rebuilding your own habits, this episode offers tools to memorize truth, engage culture with grace, and follow Jesus with confidence.

Ways you can connect with Thomas West:

Instagram
Buy the book

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Psalm 37:3-4
James 1:2-4 (“count it all joy”)
Matthew 5-7 (Sermon on the Mount)
Acts 17:16-34 (Paul teaching at Mars Hill)

Other Mentions:

How to Reach the West Again (Tim Keller)

Leslie Newbigin

C.S. Lewis

Martin Luther Catechism

Westminster Catechism

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #71 God, Where Are You in This? w/ Raylynn Van Oort

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Love Beyond Walls
Dignity Museum
Instagram
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Proximity Over Performance: Love, Justice & Dignity with Dr. Terence Lester | Ep 74

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Dr. Terence Lester, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

When the needs in the world around us feel endless, most of us freeze. In this episode, Jill sits down with Dr. Terence Lester (Love Beyond Walls, The Dignity Museum) to reimagine a Jesus-shaped response to the hurting and vulnerable. Terence shares his story - from dropout to PhD - and why proximity, not performance, is where meaningful change begins. Together they explore practical rhythms of service (clear your plate to create margin, start with one hour a week, learn names, join what’s already working), and how a theology of dignity reframes everything. Instead of quick fixes or guilt, this is an invitation to steady, courageous presence - neighbors loving neighbors with justice and grace. They also talk about Dr. Lester’s new book From Dropout to Doctorate: Breaking the Chains of Educational Injustice releasing this week. If you’ve felt helpless, cynical, or unsure where to start, this episode will help you take your first faithful step toward faith in action.

You can connect with Dr. Terence Lester:

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Psalm 68:6 (God sets the lonely in families)
Micah 6:8

Other Mentions:

Trauma informed care

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Bible Resources:

The Bible Project

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The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #71 God, Where Are You in This? w/ Raylynn Van Oort

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Hot Takes vs. Humble Faith | Ep 73

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this honest solo episode, Jill reflects on the swirl of “hot-button” conversations dominating social media and how quickly our zeal to be right can eclipse the call to love. She shares a recent DM exchange that forced her to pause, listen, and ask better questions, then reframes the whole moment with a time-tested guide: In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity. Jill walks through core Christian essentials (Jesus’ death and resurrection, salvation by grace through faith, Christ’s promised return), contrasts them with non-essentials (worship styles, baptism methods, women in ministry, young vs. old earth), and offers a practical filter for knowing when to lean in and when to lay it down. If you’re exhausted by online arguments but still want to share about Jesus with courage and kindness, this episode will help you lead with love without abandoning conviction.

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Ephesians 2:8-9
John 14:6

Other Mentions:

Young Earth vs Old Earth

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #71 God, Where Are You in This? w/ Raylynn Van Oort

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Bearing Witness to Brave Faith | Ep 72 w/ Kurt Ver Beek

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Kurt Ver Beek, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What happens when love for your neighbors collides with violence and corruption? Jill sits down with Kurt to trace four decades in Honduras, how he and his wife, Joanne, listened, learned the culture, and formed ASJ to confront systemic harm with practical, proximate love. You’ll hear how a simple “next right step” (hiring an ex-cop investigator and a lawyer) helped solve homicides in their own neighborhood and dramatically decreased killings over time, and how that grassroots work later informed national efforts to reform policing and pursue justice. You’ll also hear about a historic prayer march that united Protestant and Catholic leaders and drew hundreds of thousands to pray for peace and democracy - an image of the church shoulder-to-shoulder for the good of a nation. This is a tender, courageous look at faithful presence, structural change, and why “perfect love drives out fear.”

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Micah 6:8
Isaiah 1:17
1 John 4:18

Other Mentions:

ASJ Website

Buy Bear Witness Book (and more information)

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Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths

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When the Cost of Praise is High | Ep 71

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Jill unpacks Hebrews 13:15 and the invitation to bring God a “sacrifice of praise.” What does it mean to worship when it feels costly? How do we praise when life is heavy, uncertain, or painful? Jill explores the connection between Old Testament offerings and the freedom we now have in Christ, reminding us that joy and worship are not separate from our struggles but can flow through them. This episode takes an honest look at the ways we sometimes withhold our praise—out of fear, pride, or control—and how laying those things down creates space for deeper intimacy with God. With practical takeaways and heartfelt encouragement, Jill invites us to rediscover the beauty of worship, even in seasons of hardship, and to trust that God meets us in the cost of our praise.

And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!

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SHOW NOTES:

Scripture References:

Psalm 107
Hebrews 13:15
Romans 12:1

Other Mentions:

The Cost of Praise Listener Guide

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths

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God, Where Are You in This? | Ep 70 w/ Raylynn Van Oort

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Raylynn Van Oort, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Have you ever trusted someone or something so deeply…only to find out later that it wasn’t what you thought it was? In today’s episode Jill is joined by RayLynn Van Oort whose unbelievable story of overcoming the years she spent in a cult will be one you won’t soon forget. Jill and Raylynn talk about Raylynn’s new book and how it details the years of experiencing emotional and physical trauma, how her time in jail actually set her free and how Jesus brought her out of it, setting her on a path of healing and hope. This is an episode about courage in the middle of uncertainty, hope in the midst of loss, and the kind of trust that can only grow when you have no choice but to hold on to Jesus.

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SHOW NOTES

Other Mentions:

Raylynn’s Website

Follow Raylynn on Instagram

Buy Raylynn’s Book

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths

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When Worlds of Faith Collide | Ep 69 w/ Jeremy Jenkins

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jeremy Jenkins, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Halfway to Sunday, host Jill welcomes Jeremy Jenkins, a writer, pastor, and professor, to discuss his journey of faith and his work with 'All Things, All People.' They highlight the significance of curiosity and understanding other religions to effectively share the gospel. Jeremy shares personal stories about his passion for engaging with diverse belief systems and emphasizes the importance of building relationships through love, respect, and truth. The episode also delves into practical tools and strategies for evangelism, aiming to equip listeners to confidently share their faith and connect with those of different backgrounds.

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

1 Peter 3:15
Luke 10

Other Mentions:

Jeremy Jenkins - ATAP on Instagram

3D Gospel Book, Jayson George

Reason for God, Tim Keller

Roman’s Road

Here are some resources for apologetics if you want to dig in more:

Dr. Frank Turek

Sean McDowell

J. Warner Wallace

Dr. William Lang Craig

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #67 When Religion Isn’t Jesus w/ Brandi Bronson

Episode #65 Growing Through What You’re Avoiding

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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Obedience Over Comfort: Stepping Out in Faith | Ep 68 w/ Stephanie Yttrup

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Stephanie Yttrup, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

How do we know we are on the right track when following God means the path can feel so unknown? In today’s episode, Stephanie Yttrup and I talk about the complexities of stepping out in obedience and sharing your faith in on-line spaces. Stephanie has been a writer for as long as she can remember and has been using her words and her voice to point people to Jesus, truth and encouraging us all to stand firm in both.

Following Jesus outside of our comfort zones can feel scary but this episode reminds us that we truly are never alone.

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SHOW NOTES

Other Mentions:

Stephanie’s Website

Follow Stephanie on Instagram

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths

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When Religion Isn’t Jesus | Ep 67 w/ Brandi Bronson

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Brandi Bronson, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What happens when you leave behind the only faith you’ve ever known? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Brandi Bronson who shares her story of walking away from Mormonism and discovering the real Jesus on the other side. This conversation is raw, honest, and full of grace for those deconstructing, wrestling, or simply trying to understand the difference between religion and relationship. Together, we talk about Brandi’s new book, freedom, fear, and the unexpected beauty of encountering Christ after the structures fall. Whether you’re recovering from legalism, questioning your background, or just searching for something more real, this episode is a powerful reminder that Jesus isn’t afraid of your questions. He’s not confined to a building or a system. He meets us where we are.

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Hebrews 12:2

Other Mentions:

The Journey to Jesus: Finding Christ after Leaving Mormonism (Brandi’s Book)

Brandi on Instagram

Mormon Research Ministry

Jeremy Jenkins - All Things All People

Bible Resources:

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths

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When Prayer Feels Empty and God Feels Gone | Ep 66

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Have you ever felt far from God? Like your prayers are going unanswered or you're stuck in a spiritual wilderness? In this honest solo episode, Jill opens up about what it’s like to feel disconnected from God and the uncomfortable, but holy, invitation that sometimes comes with it. From recognizing the lies we believe (“I must not have enough faith”) to identifying distractions, burnout, and avoidance, this episode helps you name what’s really going on beneath the silence. Jill shares biblical wisdom, practical ways to reengage, and gentle encouragement for when your emotions feel louder than God’s voice. Whether you're in a season of grief, disappointment, or quiet wrestling, this is a no-shame space to breathe, recalibrate, and remember, you are not alone. God is near. Always.

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Psalm 13
Psalm 22
Romans 8
1 Kings 19:5-8 (Elijah: eat and take a nap)
Isaiah 43:19
Matthew 11:29

Other Mentions:

Gentle & Lowly Book

Bible Resources:
Engaging God’s Word

The Journaling Bible I use

(**affiliate links)

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths

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Growing Through What You’re Avoiding | Ep 65 w/ Kevin Thompson

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Kevin Thompson, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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In this honest and hope-filled conversation, pastor and author Kevin Thompson joins Jill to explore what it really means to grow in spiritual maturity. Together, they unpack the everyday barriers that keep us stuck - like grief we avoid, emotions we suppress, or the pressure to “perform” spiritually. Kevin offers rich insight into how emotional health and honest relationships are essential to deep faith, sharing personal stories, practical rhythms, and how differences in relationships (especially marriage) can be a strength, not a threat. Whether you're navigating anxiety, longing for deeper connection with God, or wondering if your faith is actually growing, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and move forward with intention. It’s an encouraging guide for anyone craving spiritual depth in the middle of real life.

As always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content and an extended version of this episode!

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Psalm 1

Other Mentions:

“The Power of Grief, Goodbyes & God’s Calling” (Apr 2025) granitebay.baysideonline.com

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths

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I’m Over Shallow Faith—Now What? | Ep 64

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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Are you craving more from your faith than feel-good quotes and surface-level messages? In this episode, we unpack why so many Christian women feel spiritually stuck—and how to pursue the depth your soul longs for. We’ll explore how to take charge of your spiritual depth, what meaningful Bible teaching actually looks like, and practical ways you can grow in spiritual maturity right where you are. Whether you’ve been following Jesus for years or feel like you're just going through the motions, this conversation will remind you that God invites you to know Him deeply—not just know about Him. You don’t have to settle for shallow. You were made for more. Tune in to discover tools, encouragement, and a clear next step toward a faith that’s rooted, rich, and real.

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Luke 7:21-23

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Other Mentions:

Episode #63 w/ Perseus Poku
Relevant Magazine Article

Bible Resources:
Engaging God’s Word
Community Bible Study (CBS)

The Journaling Bible I use

LOGOS

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths

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Faith and Reason: The Power of Christian Apologetics Today | Ep 63 w/ Perseus Poku

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Perseus Poku, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Is Christianity still defensible in today’s skeptical culture? In this compelling episode of Halfway to Sunday, we sit down with apologist and radio host Perseus Poku, founder of Sound Reasoning Ministries, to unpack the critical role of apologetics, faith defense, and biblical truth in the life of every believer.

Perseus shares how apologetics strengthens your personal faith, equips you to answer hard questions, and helps you share the gospel with clarity and confidence. We also explore how reason and faith go hand in hand—and why knowing what you believe and why you believe it is essential in today’s world.

Whether you’re new to apologetics or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights.

As always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!

🔗 Learn more about Sound Reasoning Ministries here, and don’t forget to subscribe and share!

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

1 Peter 3:5
Luke 7

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths

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Living Adventurously Expectant: Finding Faith, Freedom, and Identity | Ep 62 w/ Andrea Watson

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What if your walk with God felt less like obligation and more like a daring adventure? In this episode of Halfway to Sunday, we’re diving into Romans 8:15–17 (The Message) with speaker and professional encourager, Andrea Watson. This is a look-back episode and we unpack what it means to live “adventurously expectant” — leaning into faith with freedom, boldness, and deep trust.

Andrea shares her personal story of learning to take those wild, first steps of faith and we talk about the tension between fear and faith, the power of identity in Christ, and how to step into a Spirit-led life that expects God to show up.

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Scripture References:

Romans 8 (msg version) Adventurously Expectant
Genesis 15-22 (The story of Abraham)
Philippians 4:7 (Peace that surpasses all understanding)

Other Mentions:

Jill’s Bible (Journal Bible example) (**affiliate links)
Tangled Scene (Repunzel)

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths

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Reclaiming Your Voice: Remembering Who God Says You Are | Ep 61 w/ Bethny Ricks

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Bethny Ricks, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

If you’ve been chasing success but still feel stuck, unseen, or spiritually dry—this conversation is for you. Guest Bethny Ricks opens up about losing her identity in the middle of achievement, the cost of silence, and the courage it takes to reclaim your voice by rooting yourself in what’s always been true: who God says you are.

Bethny is a FORCE. She’s a business executive, author and speaker and when she is not looking for the next mountain to climb (yes actual mountains) she is coaching, writing and helping people find their voice. You can find Bethny's book, Face Forward, wherever you buy books.

As always, the conversation starts with Tell Me Something Good (what is bringing us joy) you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

The Psalms/Psalm 91

Other Mentions:

Bethny's Book: Face Forward

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths

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Rooted Faith to Radical Joy: Celebrating God's Faithfulness | Ep 60 w/ Deann Carpenter

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (DeAnn Carpenter, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

How does celebration and joy lead us into a stronger faith? In this new Halfway to Sunday episode, host Jill Camacho chats with the one and only DeAnn Carpenter about joy, open-handed living and DeAnn’s book Throwing Confetti: Becoming a Voice of Hooray in a Hurting World. It’s easy to forget there is good in the world around us but DeAnn point us to the One who works all things out for our good.

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

For God so LOVED…
1 Corinthians 2
Job 4:12
Ecclesiastes 8:7
Ephesians 4:29

Other Mentions:

Priscilla Shirer

Throwing Confetti

Refuge

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths

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Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break | Ep 59 w/ Tabitha Panariso

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Tabitha Panariso, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 28 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

So what happens when you experience rejection? How do we heal and how can this affect our relationship with Jesus? In this new Halfway to Sunday episode, host Jill Camacho chats with Tabitha Panariso about what happens when we walk through rejection and about her new book Loyal in His Love: An Invitation to Be Held by Jesus When Others Let You Go. Rejection isn’t easy but Tabitha guides us through it with so much grace and so much hope.

Follow Tabitha on Instagram
Subscribe to Tabitha’s Substack
Buy Tabitha's Book

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Hebrews 11:1
Luke 19:40 (“even the rocks cry out”)
1 Samuel 7:12 (Ebenezer stone)

Other Mentions:

Thunderbolts

Loyal in His Love by Tabitha Panariso*

Deb Dana and Glimmers

Ridiculous Joy

Foster Care Awareness Month Resources (here, here and here)

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #56 Does the Armor of God Even Matter?

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #57 Be Still & Let Go: The Vulnerability of Wrestling with God w/ Jeni Harding

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Faith in Action: Discipleship That Serves | Ep 58 w/ Heidi White

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Heidi White, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 21 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

If faith is so personal, why should discipleship lead us to serve others? In this new Halfway to Sunday episode, host Jill Camacho chats with Heidi White about what loving our neighbor truly means as a disciple of Jesus and how prayer is the start to it all. Faith in Action: Discipleship That Serves is the reminder that if Jesus has changed our life in any way, it should be visible by what we do and how we love others. As always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Luke 18:1-8
James 1:27
Isaiah 58
Matthew 13
Ephesians 3

Other Mentions:

The Alliance

TBRI

What is a CASA?

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Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths

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Be Still & Let Go: The Vulnerability of Wrestling with God | Ep #57 w/ Jeni Harding

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jeni Harding, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 14 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Why does it feel so vulnerable to wrestle with God? In this new Halfway to Sunday episode, host Jill Camacho chats with Jeni Harding about what it might look like if we choose to dive deeper into faith and the vulnerability of wrestling with God. Be Still & Let Go is the reminder that we can trust God without having to hold it all together ourselves. As always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Mary and Martha Lazarus John 11:21-22
Psalm 139:23-24

Other Mentions:

Streetlights: Bible app

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths

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Does the Armor of God Even Matter? Ep#56

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Georgia Bliss, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 7 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Do you skip over the supernatural side of faith? We understand. In this new Halfway to Sunday episode, host Jill Camacho chats with Georgia Bliss about the Armor of God and why we might skip over this part of scripture. We take a look at Ephesians 6 and unpack what it means for us and our faith. We ask the weird questions, admit we don’t have it all figured out, but somehow we feel slightly more equipped than we did when we started. We also talk about Georgia’s big plans, what’s bringing us joy (of course) and we also have a super fun invitation for all. If you’ve wrestled with feeling uncomfortable about “principalities of darkness” and spiritual warfare this thirty-minute conversation will help. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for exclusive content!

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Scripture References:

Ephesians 6:10-18 Armor of God
Psalm 91

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Bible Study Supplies We Use*:

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Severance

Grey’s Anatomy

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Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths

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#55 Funny Faith w/ Adrienne Neufeld

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

In this episode I sit down with Adrienne Neufeld who shares new insight on bringing light into dark spaces. Adrienne lives a busy life of church ministry with her husband while also diving into the world of comedy in the online space and on the local scene. I love how our conversation touches on the importance of laughter and joy AND the importance of going where God is calling us.

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Mentions:

Follow Adrienne on Instagram

Change the Odds Podcast with Kevin Thompson

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Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #54 Joy, Intentionality and Uncomfortable Truths

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#54 Joy, Intentionality, and Uncomfortable Truths

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

In this episode we’re celebrating a birthday and stepping a little outside some comfort zones as we get a little personal. I am joined by our friends Georgia Bliss and Dina Flores as we dive into some questions and reflection

Speaking of birthdays, we have a surprise for YOU over on Patreon this week. The Andrea Watson is joining us for a bonus episode and all you have to do is sign up for a FREE Patreon account to gain access.

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Scripture References:
Other Mentions:

Remember God, Annie F Downs

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Episode #39 Performance or Surrender

Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy

Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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#53 Faith Isn't Fragile w/ Erin Moon

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

In this episode we welcome Erin Moon to the conversation. Erin is a writer and a podcaster, a wife and mom. And in today’s conversation we chat about our love of freshly baked bread, Little Women and why we are actively avoiding The Chosen. (For now.)

We also discuss Erin’s new book “I’ve Got Questions: The Spiritual Practice of Having it Out with God.” and I’m so excited for you to join us for the conversation.

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

The Book of Ecclesiastes
Fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5)
Jesus being asked if He’s the Messiah (Luke 7)
Peter responding to Jesus “Where else are we going to go?” (John 6)

Other Mentions:

More of Jill’s Story: Episode #4
Every Broken Thing Lent Study
Counterpoints Books (Zondervan)
Little Women
The Chosen
The Passion of the Christ

Other places you can find Erin Moon:
Newsletter

Website

I’ve Got Questions Book

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Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1
Episode #52 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 2
Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook
Episode #49 This Changes Everything w/ Charmaine Wells

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#52 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 2

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

In this episode Georgia and I dive into Part 2 of our discipleship conversation. It gets a little personal as we ask ourselves the questions, who am I actually following? What am I allowing to shape my life? Is it Jesus or is it something else?

We also talk about some of the practical ways we can know what true discipleship looks like while also remembering that we don’t have to have all the answers to be a disciple of Jesus.

*And if you missed last week’s episode, here is Episode #51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Matthew 28:16–20...the great commission

Other Mentions:

Practicing the Way - John Mark Comer

J Pokluda (Instagram)

Growing Up (Book)

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Episode #39 Performance or Surrender

Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy

Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

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#51 More Than a Sunday Thing: Part 1

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

In today’s episode, Georgia and I dive into the topic of discipleship - and what it means for all of us as followers of Jesus. I love that Georgia brings so much knowledge to this conversation and I love getting to hear even more about her experiences in the discipleship programs she’s been a part of - especially as she prepares to head back to Hawaii this summer.

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Matthew 28:16–20...the great commission

Other Mentions:

Practicing the Way - John Mark Comer

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Episode #39 Performance or Surrender

Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy

Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

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#50 The Unexpected Path to Purpose w/ Mackenzie Cook

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

In this episode Mackenzie Cook joins us for another conversation as we dig a little deeper into purpose, stepping outside our comfort zones and getting excited for whatever comes next. Mackenzie is an executive coach, a teller of the Good News and always seems to see the best version of whoever she is talking to. She is a gift!

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Mentions:

Mackenzie Cook is an Executive Coach, laughter-enthusiast, Jesus follower, lover of meeting new people, and all around passionate about calling people to “more” in their lives. Check out her website mackenziecookcoaching.com to hear more about how coaching could be an incredible resource for you!

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #39 Performance or Surrender

Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy

Episode #41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?

Episode #42 Was That Just Me?

Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?

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#49 This Changes Everything w/ Charmaine Wells

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

In this episode we talk with Charmaine Wells about living a life of worship, managing tensions and how we don’t have to be afraid of being curious about our faith.

Charmaine has toured all over the world as a Christian artist, she’s a worship pastor, an amazing mom and wife, and truly one of my favorite people. You’re going to love her.

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Scripture References:

Romans 12

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Episode #39 Performance or Surrender

Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy

Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

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#48 The Duality of Trouble and Light Burdens

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

In this episode we talk about how we actually view Jesus’ promise that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. This is something that we say, but do we actually believe it when it matters most.

We unpack Matthew 11:28-30 while also admitting that we, ourselves, don’t always get this right.

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Mathew 11:28-30

John 16:33

Hebrews 4:16

Other Mentions:

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #39 Performance or Surrender

Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy

Episode #41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?

Episode #42 Was That Just Me?

Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?

Episodes #47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% with Mackenzie Cook

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#47 Safe Spaces and Our Last 2% w/ Mackenzie Cook

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 5 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

In this episode we talk about the power of sharing our last 2% and how that can set us free with our friend, Mackenzie Cook.

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Other Mentions:

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Episode #39 Performance or Surrender

Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy

Episode #41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?

Episode #42 Was That Just Me?

Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?

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#46 Facing Our Faith AND the Unknowns

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

In this episode we talk about the importance of knowing what you actually believe, the invitation to get a little uncomfortable and why Lent can be a part of our worship.

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

John 3:30

Other Mentions:

Note: Lent is a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in the Christian church. It's a time of preparation for Easter, when Christians celebrate Jesus' resurrection. This year, Lent begins March 5th.

- Remembrance (Hillsong Worship)

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Episode #39 Performance or Surrender

Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy

Episode #41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?

Episode #42 Was That Just Me?

Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?

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#45 Age Gaps and Invitations (w/ Olivia S.)

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

In this episode we are reminded that our stories matter, age is just a number and that bold faith is a process.

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SHOW NOTES

*Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin

Episode #39 Performance or Surrender

Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy

Episode #41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?

Episode #42 Was That Just Me?

Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?

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#44 Friendship, Faith and Playing the Long Game

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Georgia Bliss, Jill Camacho) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

In this episode we talk friendship, first impressions and living out our faith in an authentic way.

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SHOW NOTES

Other Mentions:

For more of Jill’s faith story, see Episode #4: Seeing God in Our Stories (Jill’s Turn)

Community Bible Study

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Episode #39 Performance or Surrender

Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy

Episode #41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?

Episode #42 Was That Just Me?

Episode #43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?

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#43 So How Do We Live Out Our Faith?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Camacho) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.

In this episode we get a little spicy about sharing our faith and how we can care less about what other people think.

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Matthew 22:36-40
2 Corinthians 5:20
Galatians 1:10
1 Peter 3:15
James 2
Colossians 3:23-24

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #38 New You or New Creation?

Episode #39 Performance or Surrender

Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy

Episode #41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?

Episode #42 Was That Just Me?

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#42 Was That Just Me?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Georgia Bliss, Jill Mansfield) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we get honest about hearing the voice of God, the challenges and how we can trust what we’re hearing.

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Scripture References:

John 10:27
John 14:26

Other Mentions:

Jess Connolly post

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Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #38 New You or New Creation?

Episode #39 Performance or Surrender?

Episode #40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy

Episode #41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?

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#41 When Life Gets in the Way…Then What?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Georgia Bliss) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we talk the practical ways of staying connected, locking in and realizing rest might be the answer.

SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Colossians 3:23
Genesis 28/Joshua 4 (Memorial Stones)

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #28 What Would You Tell Your Younger Self?
Episode #36 How Do We Abide in Joy?
Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?
Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin

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#40 Talents, Grace and Following Your Joy

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Georgia Bliss, Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we talk about talents, what happens when we hear God wrong and how to follow our joy.

SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

1 Samuel 15:22/Matthew 9:13 (Obedience over sacrifice)

1 Peter 4:10

Other Mentions:

Thrive School, Bayside Church

Episode #38 New You or New Creation? (Last week’s episode)

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #28 What Would You Tell Your Younger Self?

Episode #36 How Do We Abide in Joy?

Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?

Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin

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#39 Performance or Surrender?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson, Georgia Bliss) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we continue our conversation about purpose, how much God loves us, and how surrender grows our faith.

SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

2 Corinthians 5:20
Matthew 6:33/6:10

1 Peter 5:6-7

Other Mentions:

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #30 How to Keep Our Peace?

Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?

Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin

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#38 New You or New Creation?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 1 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we talk about soft launching the new year, paying attention and how slowing down just might be the answer.

SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

Ephesians 2:10

Genesis 1

Other Mentions:

Reyes Magos Holiday

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #30 How to Keep Our Peace?

Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?

Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin

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#37 How Do We Abide in Love?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we talk about Christmas morning and how the Holy Spirit and community help us see the love of Jesus.

SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:
John 15
1 John 3:1a

Other Mentions:

Episode #20 What is Joy (and what is it not?)

Gentle and Lowly (Book)

Dre’s Christmas Playlist
Jill’s Christmas Playlist

Other episodes that may be helpful:

Episode #30 How to Keep Our Peace?
Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?
Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin
Episode #34 How Do We Abide in Hope (Advent Week 1)

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#36 How Do We Abide in Joy?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we talk joy, glimmers and, surprisingly, rest

SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:
John 15
Psalm 16

Other Mentions:

Harry Potter
Lord of the Rings

Daddy’s Home 2
Star Wars

Mission Impossible

Episode #20 What is Joy (and what is it not?)
Carey Nieuhof

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #30 How to Keep Our Peace?

Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?

Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin

Episode #34

How Do We Abide in Hope (Advent Week 1)

Dre’s Christmas Playlist
Jill’s Christmas Playlist

Other episodes that may be helpful:

Episode #30 How to Keep Our Peace?
Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?
Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin
Episode #34 How Do We Abide in Hope (Advent Week 1)

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#35 How Do We Abide in Peace?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Andrea Watson, Jill Mansfield) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we talk peace, shepherds and proximity.

SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:
John 15 & John 16:33
Luke 2
1 Samuel 17 (King David)

Other Mentions:

The Gift of With Book by Janelle McGuckin

Episode #34 How Do We Abide in Hope (Advent Week 1)

Dre’s Christmas Playlist
Jill’s Christmas Playlist

The Grinch (Both versions)
Where Are You Christmas (song)

Eye of the Hurricane (Hamilton)
The Eye (Brandi Carlile)

Other episodes that may be helpful:

Episode #30 How to Keep Our Peace?
Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?
Episode #33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin

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#34 How Do We Abide in Hope?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 11:37:44 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we unpack advent and kick off the season by talking about hope.

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Scripture References:

John 15
Luke 2
Hebrews 11:1

Other Mentions:

The Gift of With Book by Janelle McGuckin

Ashes (the start of Halfway to Sunday)

Brene Brown quote, The Gift of Imperfection

Episode #30 How to Keep Our Peace?
Episode #31 What the Heck is Abiding?

Dre’s Christmas Playlist

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#33 The Gift of With - A Conversation with Janelle McGuckin

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Andrea Watson, Jill Mansfield) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:37:50 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre. In this episode we talk about the withness of God and the power of story with our friend and guest, Janelle McGuckin. We discuss the essence of Thanksgiving traditions, the concept of being 'with God' in our daily lives, and the inspiration behind Janelle's book, 'The Gift of With.' As we approach the holiday season, we explore the importance of gratitude and the practice of listening prayer. Whether you're an empty-nester or navigating spiritual journeys, this episode offers heartfelt insights into finding God's presence in every season of life.

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Other Mentions:

The Gift of With Book by Janelle McGuckin

A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson

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#32 What Happens When We Disagree?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Andrea Watson, Jill Mansfield) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode, we dive into the reality of disagreements in our relationships and communities, especially with the holiday season approaching. From the humorous differences like where plants belong and the chocolate-mint debate to more serious divergences in opinion at the dinner table, we discuss how to navigate these conversations with love, grace, and curiosity. By looking to Jesus as our example of asking good questions and honoring the person before us, we explore how to maintain unity even amidst our differences. Join us as we share our personal experiences, offer practical advice for handling disagreement well, and underscore the importance of listening and humility.

Other Mentions:

Adam Grant Article

Preacher, Prosecutor, Politician & Scientist

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#31 What the Heck is Abiding?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we talk about striving, anxiety and Jesus’ invitation to peaceful presence.

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Scripture References:

Luke 10:38-42
John 15
Hebrews 4:16

Other Mentions:

Breathwork on Patreon

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#30 How to Keep Our Peace

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Andrea Watson, Jill Mansfield) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode, we get grounded, we address the elephant in the room, and we prioritize peace this holiday season.

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The Lazy Genius

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#29 How to Get Confident

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Andrea Watson, Jill Mansfield) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode ….we tackle insecurity and talk about how to get more confident.

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Other Mentions:

Chapel Roan

Little Women

Ep#28 What Would You Tell Younger You?

Ep#27 Why We People Please

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#28 What Would You Tell Younger You?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we share words of advice and encouragement to our younger selves and maybe even look forward to words of wisdom from our future selves.

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(People pleasing episode here.)

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#27 Why We People Please

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Andrea Watson, Jill Mansfield) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode ….we talk about something we ARE experts in: people pleasing.

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Scripture References:

Galatians 1:10

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#26 Is Our Anger Bad?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Andrea Watson, Jill Mansfield) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode …we get angry. We talk about the original table-flipper. And we create space for curiosity as we navigate what we do with that anger.

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Scripture References:

Exodus 2: 11-22 (Moses)

Genesis 4:1-16 (Cain and Abel)
1 Kings 18:25-40 (the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal)

1 Samuel 1:2-2:21 (story of Hannah)

John 18:10-11 (Peter cutting off the ear)

Psalm 55 (an example of “Imprecatory” Psalms - asking for God’s judgement

Other Mentions:

Inside Out

Moana

Little Women

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#25 How Do We Experience Rest?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 2 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode …we ask the question: What is rest? We look to Jesus and scripture for answers and we come to a conclusion that surprised us both.

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Scripture References:

Matthew 11:28-30

Genesis 2

Hebrews 4

Other Mentions:

Rich Villodas “The Deeply Formed Life”

Bible Project: Sabbath

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#24 Can God really handle our grief and sadness?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode …we get a little more raw and real than we normally do as we talk about grief and sadness, why we avoid it and why we shouldn't.

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Scripture References:

John 11:35 Jesus wept

Psalms 13 (how long, Lord?)

Romans 8:28

Revelation 21:4 (No tears in heaven)

Romans 8:26 (The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness)

Other Mentions:

Winnie the Pooh quote: “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard”- A.A. Milne.

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#23 How to Not Be Weird About Sharing the Gospel

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Andrea Watson, Jill Mansfield) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode …we unpack the great commission and how we can practically share the gospel

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Scripture References:

Matthew 28:18-20 The Great Commission

Colossians 3:23

John 4 The Woman at the Well

Genesis 16 The God Who Sees

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#22 Are You Scared of God?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Andrea Watson, Jill Mansfield) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode …we ask a lot of questions about God, our attachment style with God and what’s the difference in being scared of God or having the fear of the Lord?

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Scripture References:

1 John 3:1

Other Mentions:

"What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." A.W. Tozer

Attachment Styles:

Patreon Episode with Christi Chatman

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#21 Are We in a Battle? (And does the Armor of God Help?)

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode …we ask the question: what is the Armor of God, why do we need it and is spiritual warfare real?

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Scripture References:

Ephesians 6:10-17

Psalm 91

Other Mentions:

The Unseen Realm Book

The Unseen Realm Sermon Series (Reality Church)

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#20 What is Joy? (And What is it Not?)

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Andrea Watson, Jill Mansfield) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode we ask the question: what is joy? And what is it not?

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Scripture References:

John 16:13
2 Corinthians 10:5
1 Peter 1:8

Other Mentions:

Brene Brown and Vulnerability

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#19: How Do You Know It's God?

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Andrea Watson, Jill Mansfield) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we ask the question: how do you know if you’ve actually heard from God - because it can be really confusing

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Scripture References:

1 Corinthians 2:9-11
2 Kings ch2 (Elisha asking for wisdom)
Joshua 6:1-27 (the wall of Jericho)

More scriptures to reference this topic:

Luke 11:13
1 John 5:14,15
Acts 4:31

Other Mentions:

Episode 11 - a little more of Dre’s story of faith
Episode 14 - Going to the Mat with God
Episode 17 - Going for Gold (an episode about the 31 Day Challenge)

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Episode 9: The Father’s Heart (an episode about God’s heart for His kids)

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#18: 6 Month Celebration & 26 Podcasts Later

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we celebrate six months of this community, we reflect on Ashes and Halfway to Sunday so far and we come back to the core of who we are, which is BRAVE CURIOSITY.

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Other Mentions:

Ep #1: Ashes

Ep #1: Halfway to Sunday

Andrea Jacobsen, Artist

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#17: Going for Gold

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 7 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we share what we learned in the 31 day challenge and how we can all be like olympians.

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Scripture References:

1 Corinthians 9:23-24
Ephesians 2:10

Other Mentions:

Folklore Season
31 Day Challenge/On Patreon
Hummingbird Story

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#16: Everything We Need

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we talk about lack, credit card debt, not knowing enough and what Philippians 4 is actually talking about.

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Scripture References:

Matthew 6:25-34
Psalm 23
John 10:10
2 Peter 1:3
Phil 4
Luke 12:22-34

Other Mentions:

@girlsthatinvest

@your.richbff

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#15: Friendship, Loneliness and the Complexities of Community

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we talk about the complexities of friendship and community and how we weren’t made to do life alone.

Other Mentions:

Stats

Brene Brown: Daring Greatly Book
And video on Vulnerability

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#14: Going to the Mat with God

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we take it to the mat, we get in the ring and we talk about wrestling with God.

Scripture References:

Genesis 32:22-32

Habakuk 1:2

Matthew 26:39

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#13: The Good Shepherd

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Jill Mansfield, Andrea Watson) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we are unpacking God as our Good shepherd, what that actually means and what we can learn from sheep.

Scripture References:

Psalm 23

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#12: The Reward of Risk

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Andrea Watson, Jill Mansfield) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we talk about how the best things in life come from taking risks, and the best things in life really are closeness with God and living the adventurously expectant life He has for us.

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Psalm 23

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#11: Adventurously Expectant

ridiculousjoyjill@gmail.com (Andrea Watson, Jill Mansfield) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends, Jill & Dre.

In this episode we are talking about Dre’s BIG life update and being adventurously expectant with God.

Scripture References:

Romans 8 (msg version) Adventurously Expectant
Genesis 15-22 (The story of Abraham)
Philippians 4:7 (Peace that surpasses all understanding)

Other Mentions:

Jill’s Bible (Journal Bible example)
Tangled Scene (Repunzel)

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