Unpastorized Podcast

306 | Learning how to say sorry (so we can say thanks)

Gratitude doesn’t just come from blessings, it can also come from restoration. When God takes what was broken and makes it whole again, you can’t help but be thankful. On this episode, we are exploring how we can find gratitude through recognizing where we've gone wrong and seeking God's guidance and direction in our lives. We discuss: * We sometimes have a hard time with the word repentance, but repentance is a grace invitation, not a shame sentence.  * Gratitude grows out of restoration; when God heals what’s broken, our gratitude naturally follows. * God restores what has been destroyed. Nothing in your life is too lost, too wasted, or too far gone for God to redeem. Follow the Unpastorized Podcast Facebook & Instagram: @unpastorizedpodcast X: @unpastorizedpod Watch on YouTube @jeromechurchonline Visit our website: unpastorizedpodcast.com3

305 | Remembering what God has done

Do you ever scroll through old photos and suddenly remember just how far you’ve come? They say hindsight is 20/20, and maybe gratitude is too. What if the secret to being grateful right now is simply remembering how faithful God has been all along? On this episode, we are beginning a series all about gratitude, and starting by remembering what God has done. We discuss: * Gratitude begins with remembering what God has done * Telling our stories helps us to sustain gratitude and inspire others * Remembering fuels hope - God is the same then, now and forever The Bible Project videos on Isaiah: https://youtu.be/d0A6Uchb1F8?si=FUPiFJ-9M1tCX-8B [https://youtu.be/d0A6Uchb1F8?si=FUPiFJ-9M1tCX-8B] https://youtu.be/_TzdEPuqgQg?si=wN2Mj84ctMaPUTxy [https://youtu.be/_TzdEPuqgQg?si=wN2Mj84ctMaPUTxy] Follow the Unpastorized Podcast Facebook & Instagram: @unpastorizedpodcast X: @unpastorizedpod Watch on YouTube @jeromechurchonline Visit our website: unpastorizedpodcast.com

304 | How friends can help us find our purpose

Have you ever had one of those moments when you think, “Is this really what God wants me to do?” Maybe it’s a new opportunity, a risky conversation, or a challenge you didn’t ask for. Sometimes God’s call feels like a whisper that upends everything, and yet, it might be exactly what we were made for. On this episode, we're exploring how our friends and Christian community can help us to hear God’s voice and find our purpose. We discuss: * The story of Esther and how her courage reminds us that God calls us to act * How community helps us discern God’s voice and live out our calling together * Encouragement to say “yes” to God’s nudges in our lives A fun way to explore the story of Esther (Pastor Bruce’s favorite!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyMpbGYR-0A&t=1657s Resources: On Purpose: https://www.cokesbury.com/on-purpose-study Follow the Unpastorized Podcast Facebook & Instagram: @unpastorizedpodcast X: @unpastorizedpod Watch on YouTube @jeromechurchonline Visit our website: unpastorizedpodcast.com

303 | Can God use what you're good at?

Ever feel like your passions are just random? Like God couldn’t possibly care about your obsession with spreadsheets or cold brew coffee? Think again. What if the things that bring you to life are actually the very things God wants to use to bring life to others? On this episode, we're exploring how we can listen to God's voice and channel our passions. We discuss: * How to channel our passions into purpose for God * Asking 5 questions to help us find purpose and meaning * Working from our baptism to live out our calling Resources: On Purpose: https://www.cokesbury.com/on-purpose-study Follow the Unpastorized Podcast Facebook & Instagram: @unpastorizedpodcast X: @unpastorizedpod Watch on YouTube @jeromechurchonline Visit our website: unpastorizedpodcast.com

302 | Taking the next faithful step

What if you could see the whole map of your life laid out in front of you, every turn, every decision, every outcome? Unfortunately that's not how life works. But you can learn to trust God with the next faithful step. On this episode of The Unpastorized Podcast we're talking about raising awareness and tuning our hearts to hear God’s voice. We discuss: * We don’t need to know the future; we just need to take the next faithful step * Practical steps and tools to stay open to God’s voice in our lives * Allowing the Holy Spirit to tune our hearts to God’s voice Resources: On Purpose: https://www.cokesbury.com/on-purpose-study Follow the Unpastorized Podcast Facebook & Instagram: @unpastorizedpodcast X: @unpastorizedpod Watch on YouTube @jeromechurchonline Visit our website: unpastorizedpodcast.com