On Track with Spencer & Jake

Ep. 56 "What's The Plan?" (Rock, Not Sand)

Ep.55 Momentum in Decisions (Isolation)

Ep.52 Engage Singleness (Singleness)

In the Bible Paul talks about being single as having full focus on God. Whereas marriage involves split focus on God. Spencer and I talk about how being single but being preoccupied with relationships/marriage can detract from the very blessing and opportunity of singleness. It's a common problem, but how do we transition our thinking and lifestyle? We share some testimony and experiences to shed some light on the matter.

Ep.50 "Minute, Day, Year" (God's Timing)

Ep.49 "Back to Basics" (Loneliness Pt. 2)

This week #OnTrack, Jake dives into his recent experiences of navigating loneliness in a new place and how to use the “basics” to not stay in a lonely place but to move into the call of God.

Ep.48 Ask 3 Times (Perspective of Failure)

Failure is part of life, but how does it shape our perspectives?

Ep.47 "All we need" (God's Provision)

Jake: "Excited to share some new things happening in our lives! There is some transition and some new seasons taking place, but do not fear! The Lord knows everything you need before you even ask. Our God is so good at providing everything we need. Why does He do this? Because He is our heavenly Father that loves to take care of His children." Spencer: "Nice!"

Ep.46 "It Takes a Village" (Cultural Perspective)

Spencer: "We've got another guest! In this episode, our good friend, Collins joined us! He takes us through his life growing up in Ghana, transitioning to another culture, and how he found Jesus. Join us as we learn about another culture and have some good laughs along the way!" Jake: "Cool cool cool!"

Ep.45 Living Like Gideon

Spencer: "The story of Gideon is a powerful one! In this episode, Jake and I mix it up from our normal episode and dig into it! We go through the story while sharing our thoughts and opinions throughout. Join us On Track as we relate to Gideon!" Jake: "Cool cool cool!"

Ep.44 "A Time for Everything" (Seasons of Life)

Spencer: "This week on On Track, we invited our good friend, Adriana, to join us! We discuss seasons of life and the highs and lows that come with them. We share some of our past seasons and also update you on some new seasons coming up in our lives!" Jake: "Cool cool cool!"

Ep.43 I Love Spencer's Cheeseburger (Q&A)

Spencer: "You asked. We answered. Pretty self-explanatory! Join us and learn a bit more about your favorite co-hosts as we have a lot of off track conversation and even more laughs!" Jake: "Cool cool cool!"

Ep.42 Keep Going (Goals)

Spencer: "Towards the beginning of summer, Jake and I set some goals. In this episode, we give you all an update on how we are doing! ... Or not doing.. We also discuss a bit of goal setting and where we feel that we are at in the process. Join us as we take a look back on this summer and on some bad deals we've made in the past!" Jake: "Cool cool cool!"

Ep. 41 "Buy a Frosty!" (Laying Down Your Life)

Jake: "In this episode we talk about what it means to love others through words and actions. We explore examples from our lives about what it means to lay down one's life. Jesus has called us to turn the other cheek and go the extra mile. Is it easier to do that for someone we know and love or a stranger? What does it mean to lay one's life down? Can't we just settle this over a Frosty?" Spencer: "Nice!"

Ep.40 A Raw Conversation

Spencer: "In this episode, Jake and I sit down and talk about what's happening in life. Jake talks about some of the struggles he is feeling emotionally after coming back from vacation in Alaska while knowing there are changes happening in his life. We considered not posting this episode, but this is what On Track is about: having real conversations and supporting, encouraging, and challenging one another." Jake: "Cool cool cool!"

Ep.39 "This is the Kingdom" (Lifelong Ministry)

Spencer: "We all have a calling in our lives. Some people know exactly what that is early in life, others find out along the way! This week, Jake and I discuss what we believe our life missions are and how we came to see them develop in our lives!" Jake: "Cool cool cool!"

Ep.38 Foundations (Intrusive Thoughts)

Spencer: "Lies, deceptions, temptations, etc... they all stink and aren't worth keeping around. In this episode we are joined by our very own, Peter Taylor! Peter opens up about his life and his struggle with intrusive thoughts. We talk about where they come from and how to battles them. Join us as we have some fun and dig into a deep conversation!" Jake: "Cool cool cool!"

Ep.37 When God Calls (Who Am I?)

Jake: "Often times our focus is 'What am I going to do'. That can be about school, work, future plans, you name it. In this episode we talk about how it's more important to focus on who I am going to be and less on what I will do. God has a plan for you and for me. The plan can take all sorts of twists and turns. It very well may end up in a much different direction that I thought, but I can help God out with my attitude and character. Who am I when God calls? Check it out!" Spencer: "Nice!"...

Ep.36 Skydiving, Running, and Coffee (Importance of Adventure)

Spencer: "'Adventure is out there!!' In this episode, we invited our friend, Carissa, and we dig into what adventures look like in our life, why we should live an adventurous lifestyle, and some future adventure ideas! Oh! And there are a ton of laughs.. so RIP headphone users.." Jake: "Cool cool cool!"

Ep.35 God-Confidence (Making the Most of Today Pt. 2)

Jake: "We dive a little deeper into making the most of today! Spencer and I talk about some ways to include God in the day, and some of our struggles with that. It's easy to follow an old routine for everyday life, but there's so much more that each day holds for us. Be more than self-confident, be God-confident!" Spencer: "Nice!"

Ep.34 "6 Miles" (Make the Most of Today Pt.1)

Spencer: "Each day we are all faced with decisions, plans, opportunities, etc but do we always make the most of them? I don't know about you, but we don't! However, we would love to do better! This week, Jake and I discuss what it looks like to make the most of today and how we can live our lives to glorify God." Jake: "Cool cool cool!"

Ep.33 Engage the Opportunity (Summer)

Spencer: "It's that time of year...! Summer! *Insert "In Summer" from Frozen 2* Summer is a time for new things, to refresh and reset, and to spend with family and friends! Jake and I dig into what this time of year looks like for us and what God has been speaking to us specifically for this summer! So grab your hammocks, put on some sunscreen and join us as we kick off this season!" Jake: "Cool, cool, cool!"

Ep.32 "Fuel Tanks" (Sabbath)

Jake: "Oh buddy, I've been a busy bee. I've gotta take some time to restore my body, mind, spirit, and relationships. God gave us a great example of rest. He rested after 6 days of creating all that we know. My work is nowhere near as impressive, so yeah I think I should follow His example. The hard part is finding what actually fills me up. Turns out I need more than one fuel source. Tune it to find yours." Spencer: "Nice!"

Ep.31 "Sorry Mom" (Distractions)

Jake: "You ever have a plan and then lose your foc… Yeah, me neither. Distractions are something that we deal with everyday. They are an opponent to productivity, self-discipline, time management, and a whole slew of other positive things. Distractions are a serious component to procrastination. In this episode we talk about distractions we deal with and how we handle them." Spencer: "Nice!"

Ep.30 Inner Circle (Brotherhood/Sisterhood)

Spencer: "Who you surround yourself with affects the trajectory of your life. In this episodes, we invited our good friend Sean to talk about in impact friends have and why it is so important to have a solid inner circle. Join us On Track as we dive deep into discussion and laugh way too much!" Jake: "Cool beans!"

Ep.29 Alisa's Testimony (Restoration)

Jake: "This is the testimony of my sister Alisa. She has had an incredible journey through drug addiction, family separation, and much more. Her story is powerful, real, and inspiring. There was a lot we talked about that I didn't know until this podcast. This is a story of hopelessness turned to hope, wandering turned to found, and discouragement turned to encouraging. The story is rough in the journey, but the destination is beautiful." Spencer: "Nice!"

Ep.28 "Oh... That's not right..." (Convictions)

Jake: "This week we talk about conviction. What is it? Do you have some? How do you know? Being convicted by the Holy Spirit can lead to some powerful transformation in our lives. Or we can ignore the opportunity to change because… well things can get uncomfortable. We dive into scripture, testimony, and even the Meriam-Webster dictionary to bring some clarity. Join us as we are challenged and encouraged in being convicted by the Holy Spirit and making those convictions are own." Spencer: "Nice!...

Ep.27 "Mount Dishes" (Bitterness)

Jake: "This week we talk about bitterness and the rot it causes when we hold onto it. It can stem from a small conversation, an intense relational issue, or even doing the dishes. The important thing is to identify if you have bitterness and resolve it. Not always easy, but always necessary. We have some tough stories from our lives that we are still working through, but God and friendships are helping us grow through them." Spencer: "Nice!"

Ep.26 E.A.T.O.U.T (Hearing from God)

Spencer: "Questions a lot of us ask are 'How do I hear God's voice?' and 'How do I know it's God?'. In this episode Jake and I dig into what our experiences have been like when it comes to hearing from God and we give some tips on how you can grow in this area of your life! And of course, as per usual, we are our normal goofball selfs!" Jake: "Cool beans!"

Ep.25 "Out of Your Headspace" (Loving Others Pt. 2)

Spencer: "This week we are joined by our new friend and artist, Joel J. Wright! We dig into what it looks like to love others and the importance of viewing situations from different perspectives, especially during this season of life where things are different than normal. Jake and I had a ton of fun getting to know Joel and we hope you do too! Also, make sure to check out his music and follow him on Facebook and Instagram!" Jake: "Cool beans!"

Ep.24 Show Your Cards (Vulnerability)

Jake: "In this episode we talk about what does it mean to be vulnerable in relationships with the people you are close to or even strangers. Vulnerability is often an uncomfortable experience, but it often takes a move away from comfort to reach some serious depth. It's often tough to be vulnerable, especially to be the first one to open up. Is there risk involved? Yup. Could I get hurt? Yup, but it's worth it for the growth and the love that can come through the risk and the pain." Spencer: "Ni...