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…
In this episode, Jasmin explains the biblical concept of holiness, what the Bible says about spiritual growth and life change after someone is saved, and how God empowers us through the Holy Spirit to live in a way that is pleasing to Him. See below for Bible verses and more study resources based on this conversation. https://youtu.be/A3FsUGqI-vE Episode Outline and…
Often, when you first become a Christian, you're just starting to learn about your new faith and might not fully grasp the amazing implications of how your life is different now that you are saved and follow Jesus. Or, maybe you're a mature believer discipling a new Christian and you need a simple way to communicate the impact salvation has…
In this episode of Everyday Walk, Jasmin tackles some popular misconceptions and talks about five things being a Christian is not, what being a Christian is, and how to become a Christian. If you are spiritually curious or exploring faith, this will help clarify some things for you about belief in Jesus. If you are a follower of Jesus, this…
Is the topic of who the Holy Spirit is or what spiritual gifts are new to you? Or maybe it’s not new but you’re wanting to do some deeper study or share resources with some you are discipling. Maybe the idea of things like prophecy, healing, miracles, and tongues freak you out. Maybe you love Holy Spirit and His gifts…
What’s It About Spirit Forward: How I Encountered The Spirit of Jesus is Pastor Ken Schaap’s personal story of encountering the Holy Spirit and His work in our lives and a personal, inviting introduction for the reader to do the same. In the opening pages, Schaap shares his own story of being a struggling Christian and pastor whose heart had…