The Honestly, Jess Show

This isn't just another Christian podcast trying to push an opinion about the state of the world. Welcome to a soft landing place for people who are genuinely curious about the lives of others, about how God is moving in our world and who He is, and how we can spur one another on to building community through living like Jesus did. No topic is off limits, and Jess doesn't mince words, so get ready for an experience that will have you ready to keep the conversation going wherever you are! IG | @the.honestlyjess.show

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A Conversation on Spiritual Disciplines | S1.009

Jess takes a look at how conversations about the end times, spiritual disciplines, and being honest with God are all interconnected and hot-button topics right now. Part of the episode gets pretty deep into her own struggles with her faith and how she carried the burden of not knowing if she actually believed what she said she did. This one's a doozy in the best way! Every Woman a Theologian Resources: https://bit.ly/46t8mZP https://bit.ly/44zLbuw 4 Views on Revelation by Steve Gregg: https://bi...

Jul 06, 2025•42 min

Preach the Gospel to Yourself, too! | S1.008

Jess gets honest about how she has been struggling to preach the gospel to herself and remember WHY she became a believer in the first place! If you need a place to start to refresh yourself with the gospel, check out the devotionals e book of Romans Jess and her mentor Michele Brewster did over at Only Ever Always Jesus! https://www.instagram.com/onlyeveralwaysjesus/ Instagram | @the.honestlyjess.show

Jun 15, 2025•39 min

Friendship with God | S1.007

*In this episode there are references to subject matter that are not suitable for little ears, so please be mindful if you are listening to it in the car! It's mainly between the 7 and 20 minute mark. Tim Keller's Sermon on Friendship with God: https://bit.ly/3Zc0rf5 Resources for women struggling with porn: Arise by Covenant Eyes: https://bit.ly/43ALrZC A Discussion about Porn & Intimacy from Phylicia Masonheimer and Crystal Renaud Day: https://bit.ly/4jwjt7o...

Jun 01, 2025•46 min

A Deep Life Chat with Bailey Hawley | S1.006

Bailey Hawley spent several years serving in vocational missions in the UK, and that's how her path and Jess' crossed! They're sitting down to chat about Bailey's backstory, her experience hearing from God, and also how both missionaries and churches in America can build bridges to better understand one another. If you're interested in more conversations like this, leave a comment below! Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/the.honestlyjess.show/ Substack | https://substack.com/@itshonestlyjess...

May 18, 2025•48 min

Why Can't We Just Lament? | S1.005

Jess gets super honest about a topic we don't seem to talk about in church unless we've been walking through grief—lament. This vital part of our Christian walk actually opens a door to deepen our faith, but how do we begin to process what that looks like? Jess is answering that question in real time, asking questions as she goes. Message from Tim Keller at HTB Church on Dark Times: https://bit.ly/4k8thFn Chad Bird on praying the Psalms: https://bit.ly/4lVCUsJ The Psalms plan Jess is using: http...

May 04, 2025•37 min

Determining Core Doctrine & More! | S1.004

If you've struggled to understand just how you got to believing whatever it is you say you believe about Jesus, this episode is for you. *Please note, I utilize a variety of sources to produce my work, but linking them does not stand as an active endorsement of their varying beliefs.* Determining Core Doctrine Ebook, Phylicia Masonheimer: https://bit.ly/4jqtWC8A Table of Doctrines and Their Standings with Christianity: https://bit.ly/42kJ0Lj Primary & Secondary Distinctions: https://bit.ly/3...

Apr 20, 2025•47 min

Missions, Community, and Finding Your Place Back Home | S1.003

Jess gets real about the struggle of finding a church community after coming back from the mission field. If you've been in a funk finding a church, too, this episode is for you! Resources on sticking with the Church: Being a Sanctuary Podcast, Pricelis Dominguez Swordandpencil, Josh Nadeau Instagram: the.honestlyjess.show

Apr 07, 2025•55 min

What's Up with the American Church? | S1.002

Jess gets right into the thick of it today--we're talking about the state of the American Church! Taking a look at her own upbringing as an evangelical, Jess looks at the disconnect between megachurches and building deep community, what Gen Z can actually teach us about how to move forward in the church, and how all the answers to these questions and more come from the ability to serve from a place of rest. Curious to learn more about the topics mentioned? Follow the links below to research and ...

Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 1 min

Meet Jess | S1.001

Let's get to know the girl behind the mic! Jess introduces herself, and in the spirit of this podcast, a place to share stories, she recounts her own and how God has moved in her life to bring her to the mic! Instagram | @the.honestlyjess.show

Mar 23, 2025•15 min

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