REMINDER: This is our final episode in SEASON 7. We have a 2 week break and launch SEASON 8 SEPTEMBER 2nd! (It's a great time to catch up on any missed episodes & binge a few! Great stuff coming ahead... don't go anywhere!!) ------------------------------------------ I In this episode, Greg Denning shares a life-changing truth every father and husband needs to hear. If you're struggling with marriage communication or wondering how to raise successful kids, this episode is for you. Join Jenil...
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 259
Have you ever felt stuck in spiritual battles that just won’t break—no matter how hard you pray? In this powerful episode of Java with Jen , Jenilee Samuel welcomes Rebecca Greenwood —prophetic intercessor, deliverance minister, and author of Dethroning the Queen of Heaven —to share insight on spiritual warfare , prophetic prayer , and how to break demonic strongholds in your family, church, and region. Together, they unpack what it looks like to walk in spiritual authority , recognize the influ...
Aug 05, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Ever second-guess whether it’s God talking to you… or just your own inner dialogue? You’re not alone. In this episode, Jenilee sits down with anxiety specialist and Christian coach Eric Gilbert to unpack the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways God speaks—and how to tell the difference between faith-led clarity and fear-driven noise . 👀 If you’ve ever asked: “Is this really God… or am I making it up?” “What if I miss it?” “What if it’s just my feelings talking?” ...this episode will clear the fog. �...
Jul 29, 2025•48 min•Season 7Ep. 257
• Join me in Greece on a special trip with my listeners! We will explore, make memories, eat great food, see biblical and historical sites & encounter Jesus. Take this 2 minute survey to help me start planning i t: https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/jenilee-samuel --------------------------------------- Let’s be honest: reading your Bible shouldn’t feel overwhelming—but sometimes it does. In this episode, I’m joined by Philip Nation , VP and Publisher at Thomas Nelson Bibles, and we’re...
Jul 22, 2025•49 min•Season 7Ep. 256
🤩 Interested in starting your own podcast? Join Jen’s next 4-Day Challenge to lock in your Magnetic Podcast Identity for some REAL momentum and clarity! What Julianne Hartman Learned About Healing, Lies We Believe, and Living Free Are you praying for healing—but still feel stuck, confused, or overlooked? In this powerful episode, Jenilee sits down with Julianne Hartman , co-pastor, YouTuber, and founder of Healing Journeys Today , to unpack the lies many Christians believe about healing and how...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 255
• Support Jen’s Podcast for her birthday! Sponsor the new additions to her Studio on Amazon -------------------------------------- 🎙In Today's Episode: Why does being Spirit-led sometimes feel so complicated? In this deep and powerful episode, Jenilee Samuel sits down with Jenny Randle to demystify what it truly means to walk with the Holy Spirit in everyday life. Whether you’ve grown up around Pentecostal language or are new to the idea of the Holy Spirit, this conversation unpacks the confusi...
Jul 08, 2025•52 min•Season 7Ep. 244
🇬🇷 Dreaming about coming to Greece with me? Take the survey, no commitment necessary. Just 2 minutes of you dreaming with me. https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/jenilee-samuel --------------------------------------------------------------- 💥 Have you ever felt like God went silent… right when you needed Him most? What if the silence wasn’t punishment—but the byproduct of guilt, shame, and the lies we’ve believed? In this raw and redemptive conversation, I sit down with anxiety speci...
Jul 01, 2025•51 min•Season 7Ep. 253
Want to help bring the Java with Jen studio to life? 🎥 Send a gift from the Amazon Registry and get a shout-out on the show—plus you’ll see your contribution in future videos! Browse the Registry Here -------------------------------- We all want our kids to grow up with strong faith—but what happens when the entertainment they consume starts shaping their worldview more than we do? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Butch Hartman —legendary animator behind The Fairly OddParents and now t...
Jun 17, 2025•48 min•Season 7Ep. 252
Sponsor Jen's Podcast Studio on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3IUDY7FXVZH2C ----------------------------------------------- Your Delay Is Not a Detour: It’s a Slingshot for the Calling You Can’t See Yet w/ Author Staci Wallace Are you stuck in a season that feels like delay, silence, or setback? You're not alone. In this powerful conversation with Staci Wallace—faith-driven CEO, author, and founder of Fueled by Fire—we unpack how God often uses delay as divine prepara...
Jun 10, 2025•43 min•Season 7Ep. 251
Join Jen's 4-Day Challenge to Create your Magnetic Podcast Identity: https://jsamuelconsulting.samcart.com/products/4-day-challenge-podcast-identity -------------------------------------- Have you ever felt like you’re waiting on God—but deep down, you know something else is holding you back?In this powerful message, Jenilee Samuel exposes 6 common lies that many Christians believe—lies that sound spiritual but secretly sabotage our obedience, momentum, and fruitfulness. Whether it’s fear of mis...
Jun 03, 2025•57 min•Season 7Ep. 250
Ever felt like your faith was hanging by a thread—but you were too afraid to say it out loud? In this episode, I sit down with author, speaker, and spiritual guide Niki Hardy to talk about her newest book, God, Can We Chat? , and the freedom we find when we stop pretending everything’s fine and bring our real questions to God. After walking through deep grief, spiritual burnout, and what she calls “death by a thousand paper cuts,” Niki realized that asking hard questions didn’t mean she was losi...
May 27, 2025•39 min•Season 7Ep. 249
Motherhood is full of joy, but it can also be incredibly isolating. In this heartfelt conversation, Jenilee Samuel and author Kristen Strong dive deep into the challenges of adult friendships—especially for mothers who often feel lonely and disconnected. Kristen shares practical advice from her book, In Desperate Woman Seeks Friends , helping women build lasting, meaningful friendships despite life’s complexities. If you’ve ever felt like you’re giving everything to your family and have nothing ...
May 20, 2025•40 min•Season 7Ep. 248
What would you do if a wall of water the size of a skyscraper was racing toward you? At just 10 years old, Riley Kehoe was vacationing with her family in Thailand when the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami—the deadliest in recorded history—hit without warning. What saved her life? A 3-second decision… and the voice of God. In this powerful episode, Riley shares the untold details of that harrowing day, how she recognized and responded to God's voice in the middle of chaos, and how that moment shaped the...
May 13, 2025•35 min•Season 7Ep. 247
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with SQuire Rushnell and his precious wife Louise DuArt, the dynamic duo behind the bestselling Godwinks series, including their latest book, Godwinks for Moms . We dive deep into the concept of "Godwinks"—those divine, life-changing moments that often feel like coincidences, but are actually signs of God's presence and love in our daily lives. SQuire and Louise share how they began recognizing these divine moments, from SQuire's journey as an Emmy-winning T...
May 06, 2025•55 min•Season 7Ep. 246
Have you been running on empty — but somehow still getting everything done and wondering what's wrong with your body? You're not alone. In this powerful episode, I sit down with holistic health coach Michelle McCoy to dive into the hidden epidemic of high-functioning fatigue — especially among women approaching midlife. We unpack why conventional medicine often misses the root issues and how holistic health , nutrition , and even your spiritual well-being play a massive role in your energy (or l...
Apr 29, 2025•45 min•Season 7Ep. 245
What if childbirth didn’t have to be full of fear, pain, or trauma? In this powerful and faith-filled episode, Jenilee sits down with Janet Mills, author of Childbirth in the Glory and wife of Joshua Mills, to unpack what it looks like to experience God’s glory in the birthing room. From personal testimonies of pain-free births to partnering with heaven for your child’s arrival, this episode is full of wisdom, Scripture, and hope for every mama (or mama-to-be) who wants to birth God’s way, not t...
Apr 22, 2025•55 min•Season 7Ep. 244
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jenny Donnelly—pastor, author, and founder of Her Voice Movement and Don't Mess With Our Kids —to talk about how the Church can rise, speak up, and take back ground in the culture war that's targeting our children and families. It's not as "hard" as we think it is, but it takes vision! Jenny shares her experience from the front lines—leading prayer hubs in Portland, launching national events like MayDay USA, and mobilizing women and families to take real...
Apr 15, 2025•41 min•Season 7Ep. 243
🙋♀️ Have you ever felt like your emotions were too much —or worse, that feeling them meant you lacked faith? Many Christians think scripture teaches us to suppress emotions, but upon closer look, we see scripture encourages us to process them in a healthy, biblical way . What if your emotions aren’t the enemy? What if God designed them to be a powerful tool for healing and growth ? In this episode, I sit down with Alicia Michelle , a Christian life coach and neuroscience expert , to talk about...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 242
❌ Have you ever felt like marriage is harder than it should be? Like no matter how much you give, something still feels off? What if I told you some of the beliefs you were taught about marriage are actually hurting your happiness because they're not the WHOLE story ? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Sheila Gregoire to uncover 6 wrong beliefs Christian women bring into marriage —and why they can secretly lower your satisfaction and connection with your spouse. 🔥 Inside this episode, we di...
Mar 25, 2025•46 min•Season 7Ep. 241
Feeling burned out no matter how much "self-care" you try? You’re not alone. The world teaches that rest comes from pampering, alone time, or getting away—but Jesus showed us a different way (though alone time and me-time definitely have their place... here's where the difference lies:). In this episode, I sit down with Becky Thompson , author of Healing Rest and Midnight Mom Devotional , to unpack what true rest in God’s presence looks like. We’ll cover: ✔️ Why Jesus never burned out (and what ...
Mar 19, 2025•48 min•Season 7Ep. 240
In this episode, Jenilee sits down with Misty Phillip , visionary leader, entrepreneur, and author of Spark Your Influence , to talk about the one thing that’s holding so many of us back from stepping into our God-given calling: fear . Misty opens up about her journey from working at Enron, to homeschooling her children, to starting Spark Media, and now transitioning to a new mission field with her husband in the tech industry. Through her story, Misty shares how fear and self-doubt almost kept ...
Mar 18, 2025•45 min•Season 7Ep. 239
Are you living ready for eternity? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Patricia to discuss how breaking the orphan spirit, embracing true sonship, and learning to love are essential keys to preparing our hearts for heaven. We explore the prophetic connection between identity, love, and eternity , and why the one thing heaven will ask us is: "Did you learn to love?" In this episode, we discuss: How the orphan spirit holds people back from intimacy with God The transformation that comes...
Mar 11, 2025•44 min•Season 7Ep. 238
Have you ever wondered who the people are behind the success of some of your faves like Amazon Prime Video, Covergirl and Lord of the Rings? Great news. She is here today sharing what happens when a powerhouse executive takes a leap of faith to create something world-changing! In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Ukonwa Ojo —former global marketing lead at Amazon Prime Video—who left the corporate world to build something revolutionary for believers. Ukonwa shares her inspiring journe...
Mar 04, 2025•45 min•Season 7Ep. 237
In this episode, Jenilee sits down with theologian and author Scot McKnight to discuss his book A Church Called Tov and the urgent need to shift from toxic church cultures to life-giving, redemptive communities. Scot shares insights from his personal experience with an unfortunate church scandal and unpacks how church culture shapes individuals—either toward toxicity or toward Tov (the Hebrew word for goodness). They discuss: ✔️ Common characteristics of toxic church culture ✔️ Why narcissistic ...
Feb 25, 2025•49 min•Season 7Ep. 236
In today's episode, Jenilee sits down with best-selling author and relationship researcher Shaunti Feldhahn to dive deep into the differences between men and women in relationships, focusing THIS time on how men can understand their woman better... truly! Shaunti shares her journey from Wall Street analyst to best-selling author, the science behind emotional security, and the key gestures that help women feel loved and valued. If you've ever wondered why men and women approach their relationship...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 7Ep. 235
Get Jen’s book that was created for YOU on Amazson! : https://a.co/d/6aea4Dg 😍 Ladies, have you ever wondered why your husband reacts the way he does? Or why your teenage son shuts down when you bring up an issue? Today, we’re diving deep into the minds and hearts of men with the incredible Shaunti Feldhahn —a social researcher, bestselling author, and expert on relationships. Shaunti’s research has uncovered game-changing insights about how men process emotions, why they need respect more ...
Feb 12, 2025•44 min•Season 7Ep. 234
Join Jen & Stephen's School of Ministry online & grow in your knowledge of the Word, how to prophecy, activate miracles in your life, and know God more deeply! ------------------------------------------ Julie grew up in a Christian home but lost her faith in college due to personal trauma and the influence of an atheist professor. Years later, as an ICU nurse still wrestling with doubt, a life-threatening accident led to a near-death miraculous experience that reignited her faith— ultima...
Feb 04, 2025•54 min•Season 7Ep. 233
In this inspiring episode, Jenilee sits down with Heather O’Brien to discuss hearing God’s voice and the transformative power it has in our lives. Heather shares her journey of discovering this gift at 30, leading to profound healing from trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as multiple simple exercises she used to lear to hear Him herself, AND teach her children to hear him as well. They dive into multiple practical ways to activate this ability in your life that are so simple, you can do t...
Jan 28, 2025•48 min
🎙️ Are you ready to step into the adventure of hearing God’s voice for your life this year? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Lindsey Reiman, author of Prophesy Your Year, prophetic trainer, and founder of The Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) Institute, to explore how you can tune into God’s guidance with confidence and clarity. Here’s what we cover in this episode: ✨ How to hear and recognize God’s voice in your everyday life ✨ The biblical foundations of prophecy and why all believers can...
Jan 22, 2025•53 min•Season 7Ep. 231
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Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 229
