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The Joycelyn Ignites Podcast

Joycelyn L. Lewis•www.joycelynlewis.com

🔥 Igniting Faith, Restoring Power, Refreshing Souls 🔥

Are you a faith-driven woman or a church leader navigating the challenges of ministry, personal growth, and spiritual leadership? Joycelyn Ignites is your space for deep reflections, practical wisdom, and soul-refreshing conversations that empower you to lead with confidence and live with purpose.

Join Joycelyn, a mentor, teacher, and storyteller, as she shares thought-provoking spoken word, faith-filled discussions, and transformative insights that spark hope and ignite change. Whether you're seeking clarity in your calling, courage to step into your God-given authority, or simply a moment of peace in your day, this podcast will help you move from depletion to overflow.

Tune in weekly for soul-nourishing devotionals, leadership insights, and spiritual encouragement—because your faith journey deserves to be empowered.

✨ Subscribe now and start living ignited! ✨

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Episodes

Episode 54: From Tangled to Transformed: Encountering the Love of the Father

Send us a text What happens when a trip to the cinema becomes a sacred encounter? In this episode, Joycelyn sits down with author and ministry leader Meliza Farndell, who shares how watching the Disney movie Tangled turned into a divine turning point. It was in that moment she moved from knowing about God to experiencing the love of the Father—and it changed her life forever. Together, we unpack: How to recognize and receive the Father’s heart Why overcoming limiting beliefs is essential to walk...

May 18, 2025•46 min

Episode 53: Ezekiel 2 Pt. 2 - Eat the Scroll: The Call to Carry What Others Reject

Send us a text In this continuation of Ezekiel Chapter 2, we enter a pivotal moment—Ezekiel is commanded to eat the scroll, a symbolic act that underscores the weight of his prophetic assignment. In this Kingdom Fuel episode, we explore what it means to digest a word that’s filled with “lament, mourning, and woe,” and still say yes to God. From the intimate moment of consuming the message to the sobering reality of being sent to a rebellious people, this teaching walks us through the cost of obe...

May 08, 2025•23 min

Episode 52: Ezekiel 2: Stand Up and Speak Anyway: The Call No One Volunteers For

Send us a text In this first part of Ezekiel 2, we step into the uncomfortable beauty of a divine encounter that doesn’t come with applause—but with assignment. God calls Ezekiel to stand up, knowing full well the people won’t listen. Yet the command remains: speak anyway. This episode explores the holy tension of being sent to a resistant people, the spiritual posture of standing when you'd rather sit it out, and what it means to receive a scroll laced with lament, mourning, and woe—and still e...

May 06, 2025•27 min

Episode 51: This Spirit Isn’t New: 3 John, Diotrephes, and Today’s Church

Send us a text In this explosive Kingdom Fuel episode, Joycelyn pulls back the curtain on 3 John and exposes the spirit of Diotrephes—spiritual gatekeeping, silencing, and power-wielding leadership that resists truth. With prophetic boldness and personal reflection, Joycelyn speaks to every listener who’s ever been shut out for speaking up. She honors the Gaiuses, confronts the systems, and reminds us all: Speaking up breaks the mimicry. If you’ve ever felt punished for telling the truth, this e...

May 06, 2025•11 min

Episode 50: The Glory Honors the Silence (Ezekiel 1:28)

Send us a text In this sacred bonus episode of Kingdom Fuel , we linger at the edge of Ezekiel’s vision—right where the glory of God settles like a rainbow in the clouds. Drawing from Ezekiel 1:28, we explore what happens when true glory enters the room—not hype, not noise, but holy stillness. Joycelyn reflects on how the presence of God invites us into silence, not spectacle, and how reverence often begins with restraint. This message is for every soul who’s been taught that praise must be loud...

Apr 24, 2025•12 min

Episode 49: The Glory Still Moves (Ezekiel Ch. 1)

Send us a text Welcome to The Prophetic Journey Through Ezekiel —an 11-part series walking chapter by chapter through Ezekiel 1–11. This is not a Bible study. It’s a scroll. It’s a summons. It’s a prophetic journey into exile, encounter, and the glory of God that still moves. In this opening episode, we step into Ezekiel 1—a vision that doesn’t take place in the temple, but by a river in Babylon. A displaced priest receives a divine encounter that changes everything. Together we explore: · What ...

Apr 23, 2025•31 min

Episode 48: Drink the Water: Obedience, Birth, and the Cup Jesus Drank

Send us a text We’ve all heard the phrase: “Don’t drink the water.” Especially when a woman is pregnant — because drinking it might trigger something. Might bring on labor. Might bring forth what’s been forming. In this Kingdom Fuel episode, I flip that warning into a prophetic invitation. Because what if obedience is the water? What if drinking what God offers — even when it’s bitter — is the very thing that births breakthrough? From the woman at the well, to the widow with the jars, to Jesus i...

Apr 20, 2025•12 min

Episode 47: Good Friday: The Crawl, the Cup, and the Covenant

Send us a text What do you do when life breaks you open on the day you were supposed to be praying? In this Kingdom Fuel episode, Joycelyn takes us into the sacred tension of suffering and sovereignty. On a Good Friday, she fell and broke her femur, crawling 150 feet alone to open the door for help. While lying in the ER for hours—waiting, hurting, and unsure—she experienced the ministry of angels, the power of prayer, and the mercy of God. This episode is not just about pain—it’s about perspect...

Apr 18, 2025•11 min

Episode 45: Wednesday's Word: A Meditation - I Am Sent

Send us a text It’s Wednesday—midweek and in-between. Not quite Friday’s breaking… not yet Sunday’s rising. But right here, right now, is where the shift happens. In this Kingdom Fuel Wednesday Meditation, Joycelyn invites you to pause in the sacred stillness of the middle and remember: You are sent. Just as Jesus set His face toward purpose—knowing the weight of Friday and still believing in the promise of Sunday—we too are called to walk with clarity and courage in our assignment. Rooted in Jo...

Apr 16, 2025•20 min

Episode 44: The Girl That Got Out: RJ’s Journey from Pain to Power

Send us a text Thirteen years ago, RJ was held hostage by her ex-boyfriend in a six-hour ordeal that was meant to end her life. But it didn’t. She got out—and she chose to live. Now, RJ is walking in power, not pain. In this hope-filled episode of The Joycelyn Ignites Podcast , she shares a glimpse into her healing journey, where she is today, and the one powerful practice she’s using to stay grounded in peace and purpose. This conversation is not about what happened to her—it’s about how she’s ...

Apr 12, 2025•42 min

Episode 43: A Praise Report & Blessing Over You

Send us a text Hey Beloved Listener—this one’s just for you. Before we go deeper in future episodes, I wanted to pause… and pour. This isn’t a teaching—it’s a thank you. A moment to breathe. A blessing to cover your soul. Whether you’ve been listening since the beginning or just found your way here, I want you to know this: you are seen, you are valued, and you are part of something sacred. Our Joycelyn Ignites community is growing across the world—from the U.S. to the U.K. to Australia—and toda...

Apr 11, 2025•4 min

Episode 42: The Break Up: She Broke Up With Fear

Send us a text In this episode, Carolyn J. Murphy shares the break up that changed everything . A Christian Life Coach, MindShift Coach, author, Mental Health Advocate, and TN Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, Carolyn is the founder of Firm Foundations CO and the voice behind a movement of faith-filled women reclaiming their truth. Known as “The Professional Listener,” Carolyn walks us through her journey from trauma to triumph, fear to freedom. She now helps emotionally healthy Christian wome...

Apr 11, 2025•41 min

Episode 41: Testify to Victory: The Power of Overcoming with Dawn-Marie Woroniak

Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dawn-Marie Woroniak—passionate woman of the Word, devoted wife and mom, author of Buddy the Butterfly , and founder of VictoryEmbraced Ministries—for a conversation that will ignite your faith. Dawn shares her journey of overcoming struggles, the healing power of testimony, and why finding a Christ-centered church community matters now more than ever. This isn’t just a story—it’s a reminder that no matter where you’ve been, victory is stil...

Apr 10, 2025•31 min

Episode 40: Me and Mister: A Twisted Conversation

Send us a text This is the continuation of a story that began in Episode 1: I Met Mister And It Wasn’t from The Color Purple In this follow-up episode, I reflect on a conversation with a guest who initially came to discuss leadership and the role of men in faith—but it didn’t take long before deeper issues started to surface. What was supposed to be an uplifting dialogue quickly turned into a twisted exchange filled with gaslighting, racial deflection, and spiritual distortion. He wasn’t just in...

Apr 01, 2025•30 min

Episode: 39 I Met "Mister" and He Wasn't From the Color Purple Part 1

Send us a text You know how the Spirit sometimes warns you… but you realize it after the fact? That’s what happened when I met “Mister.” And no, I’m not talking about the Mister from The Color Purple — though the energy and spirit felt eerily familiar. I’m talking about a man who sounded like a friend, filled out a form to be a guest on my show, and came ready to “ignite.” But what he came with… was something else entirely. In this Divine Debrief, I’m inviting you into sacred reflection — to unp...

Mar 28, 2025•25 min

Episode 38: Beyond the Superficial: An Invitation to Go Deeper

Send us a text There is an invitation being extended to the Body of Christ— not to shout louder, but to sit longer . Not to perform better, but to press in deeper . In this powerful episode of The Joycelyn Ignites Podcast , Joycelyn delivers a prophetic call to the Church to rise above spiritual performance, religious routine, and surface-level faith. With piercing truth and compassionate boldness, she calls us to trade sugar water for living water… and to stop confusing repetition for revelatio...

Mar 26, 2025•29 min

Episode 37: Why the NFL’s Shift from ‘End Racism’ is a Problem

Send us a text 🔒 EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EPISODE 🔥 🎙️ Welcome to the very first subscriber-only episode of the Joycelyn Ignites Podcast! In this exclusive conversation, I’m diving into a topic that’s been heavy on my spirit—the NFL’s decision to replace End Racism with Choose Love. At first glance, it might seem harmless, even positive. But the question we need to ask is: 👉🏾 How can we “choose love” if we refuse to first end racism? In this episode, I’m breaking down: ✅ Why this language ...

Mar 26, 2025•8 min

Episode 36: The Sign of Provision in Uncertain Times

Send us a text In this impromptu episode, I share some fresh insight God gave me about the miracle of the two fish and five loaves. There is no script, just a Spirit-led reflection on the deeper signs of provision hidden in this familiar story. Support the show

Mar 21, 2025•44 min

Episode 35: We Are Women: A Declaration of Strength & Possibility

Send us a text "We are an outline of limitations… and a treasure of possibilities." In honor of Women’s History Month , I’m sharing a powerful spoken word piece that I wrote, We Are Women —an anthem of resilience, faith, and divine empowerment. This poem is a declaration of who we are beyond the roles and limitations placed upon us. It’s a reminder that we are gifted, chosen, and unshaken in God’s love . No force—neither rulers, nor things present, nor things to come—can separate us from His pur...

Mar 03, 2025•6 min

Episode 34: You Were Made to Rise: Overcoming Setbacks with Resilience

Send us a text Have you ever felt knocked down so hard that you didn’t think you could get back up? In this episode of Kingdom Fuel , Joycelyn shares a powerful lesson from an unexpected moment at a youth basketball game—a moment that speaks directly to our struggles, setbacks, and the way God coaches us through them. Drawing from Proverbs 24:16 (“For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again”) and 2 Corinthians 12:9 , this episode challenges you to shift your perspective on failure...

Feb 27, 2025•5 min

Episode 33: The Power of Intentional Living: Food, Justice, Sustainability, and Advocacy with Kennedy Little

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with my goddaughter, Kennedy Little , a passionate advocate for food justice, environmental sustainability, and intentional choices that create a more just world . Kennedy is a liberator—believing in a world where every creature, both humans and animals, are free from exploitation and oppression . From choosing to stop eating meat at a young age to working with The Food Empowerment Project , Kennedy has dedicated herself to raising awareness about how o...

Feb 23, 2025•42 min

Episode 32: Chaos or Confirmation? Why the Shaking Means The Great Reversal is Here!

Send us a text What if everything that looks like chaos is actually proof that God is moving? In this powerful episode Joycelyn unpacks a divine revelation—The Great Reversal—where God is flipping the script, exposing injustice, and shifting power. It may look like the wicked are winning, but faith sees what eyes cannot. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the news, discouraged by unchecked corruption, or struggling to believe change is coming—this episode is for you! 🔥 What You’ll Discover: ...

Feb 21, 2025•14 min

Episode 31: Prophetic Revelation: The Church’s DEI Dilemma: Correcting the Contradiction

Send us a text The church is called to reflect the heart of God—a heart that values justice, inclusion, and equity for all people. But have we fully embraced the Imago Dei in every part of the body of Christ? In this episode of Kingdom Fuel, we explore what it means to walk in alignment with God’s justice, ensuring that all voices He has called are empowered to lead, teach, and serve. Inspired by the boldness of the daughters of Zelophehad, we’re asking: How do we champion justice both inside an...

Feb 20, 2025•17 min

Episode 30: A Prophetic Word: The Spirit of the Power Grab

Send us a text Leadership, power, and control are shifting in ways that feel… unsettling. But this isn’t just political—it’s spiritual. In this episode, I share a prophetic revelation about a power-grabbing spirit at work in the church and the world. If we don’t wake up, we may find ourselves following power instead of Christ This is a prophetic word for the body of Christ. It’s time to wake up. Read Joycelyn's Blog about Power Grabbing Leadership: https://www.joycelynlewis.com/blog Support the ...

Feb 20, 2025•18 min

Episode 29: What's Next: Learning to Embrace the Process

Send us a text Are you focused on what’s next instead of what God is doing now? In this short episode of The Joycelyn Ignites Podcast , I share a lesson from my grandson’s eagerness for our fast to end and how it mirrors our spiritual walk. Let’s talk about learning to embrace the process instead of just waiting for the reward. 💬 Want more exclusive content? Become a subscriber for deeper conversations and bonus episodes! Let me know what topics you’d love to hear. Support the show...

Feb 20, 2025•6 min

Episode 28: Staying Grounded During Uncertain Times

Send us a text In this episode of Kingdom Fuel , Joycelyn sits down with Shemeca Richard , a trauma specialist and social worker, to discuss how to stay grounded in the midst of overwhelming uncertainty. With so many unprecedented decisions being made by our government, it’s easy to feel anxious, frustrated, or even powerless. Shemeca shares practical strategies to navigate the emotional and mental impact of these uncertain times, offering wisdom on managing stress, staying present, and leaning ...

Feb 16, 2025•18 min

Episode 27: Are You Ready for a Kingdom Assignment?

Send us a text Sometimes, the greatest ministry moments happen when we least expect them. In this episode of Kingdom Fuel , Joycelyn shares a divine encounter with a stranger at an AT&T store—an encounter that led to prayer, comfort, and a reminder that we never know what people are carrying. Through biblical insight and personal reflection, this episode challenges us to have spiritual eyes to see divine appointments and boldness to minister wherever we are. 🔥 Listen now, and be ignited! Su...

Feb 15, 2025•10 min

Episode 26: Is It Coming? Trusting God’s Timing and Provision

Send us a text Have you ever found yourself waiting for something and wondering, "Is it coming?" My friend’s coffee subscription had me thinking about how we trust (or struggle to trust) that provision is on the way. In this short episode, I explore what waiting reveals about our faith and how we can learn to trust God’s timing. 💬 Want to go deeper? Let me know what exclusive content you'd love to hear as a subscriber! Click the link below: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1034218/subscribe Support t...

Feb 13, 2025•5 min

Episode 25: Answering the Call: Pastor Rhoda Raglin’s Journey of Obedience & Transformation

Send us a text Have you ever felt God calling you to something greater, but fear, tradition, or even the opinions of others held you back? In this episode of the Joycelyn Ignites Podcast , Pastor Rhoda Raglin shares her powerful journey of stepping into ministry—despite resistance, doubt, and obstacles. From a successful career in cosmetology to becoming a pastor, life coach, and prayer warrior, Pastor Rhoda’s story is a testament to what happens when we say yes to God. She opens up about the ch...

Feb 10, 2025•34 min

Episode 24: When Overwhelm Feels Heavy

Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands? In this episode, I share a heartfelt reflection on carrying heavy burdens, finding peace in the midst of chaos, and practical ways to release the weight. If you’re feeling stretched thin, this is your reminder to breathe, trust, and let God carry what you cannot. Support the show

Feb 06, 2025•10 min
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