In this episode, I want to explore with you what it means to know Jesus and what having a relationship with Him is about. If you have ever wondered what it means to be a Christian, how you can become a Christian, or how you can share your Christian faith as a follower of Jesus and invite others to know…
In this episode and (the previous one) I'm talking about my two favorite things–Jesus and music! We're exploring the lyrics in of some of my favorite mainstream and Christian songs that deal with themes of faith in everyday life situations or spiritual questions that you might be asking. Together we'll unpack the topics and questions brought up in the lyrics…
In this episode and (the next one) I'm talking about my two favorite things–Jesus and music! We're exploring the lyrics in of some of my favorite mainstream and Christian songs that deal with themes of faith in everyday life situations or spiritual questions that you might be asking. Together we'll unpack the topics and questions brought up in the lyrics…
Throughout my life, learning to navigate being passionate about both arts/entertainment and the Church/my faith in Jesus, I've noticed that those two worlds and two communities don't always understand each other or get along well a lot of the time, and that breaks my heart. I don't believe it has to be that way or that God wants it to…
In this episode, I want to share five practical tips/questions with you that I personally use to discern individual pieces of entertainment I consume as a Christian and evaluate its impact on me. I hope this helps your discernment process too. This is a follow-up episode to Can Christians Listen to "Secular" Music? https://youtu.be/TS_b6NVCHjc Episode Outline and Bible Passages 1)…
If you grew up in Church like I did, you know Christians listening to "secular music" (or engaging any type of secular entertainment) or being a secular artist/entertainer can be somewhat of a controversial topic. In this episode, we unpack a biblical perspective on "secular" or mainstream arts and entertainment–art and entertainment that is not overtly faith-based or clearly communicating…
In this episode, we talk about how Christians should handle personal conviction issues and matters of conscience in the areas of life and conduct that don't seem so clear. We define what a personal conviction or personal conscience issue is according to Scripture and learn three biblical principles to help you discern your own personal convictions and interact well with…
In this episode, I share four thoughts to help you think through whether you should celebrate Halloween as a Christian. We'll look at what the Bible says about not participating with evil, whether modern cultural Halloween celebrations fit into what the Bible says is evil, and how to make a wise choice about whether to participate in Halloween based on…
What if you had a heads up about challenges you'd face in life that would try to hinder your relationship with Jesus? In this episode, Jasmin looks at a biblical story Jesus told called the parable of the sower, or the parable of the farmer sowing seed. In this story, Jesus highlights three kinds of challenges that will test our…
Have you ever said or heard someone else say this: "I don't want be a Christian because Christians are hypocrites." It's one of the primary perceptions that discourages people from wanting to follow Jesus. In this episode, Jasmin looks at two explanations for why the actions of someone professing to be a Christian might not always align with what they…