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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Tangible Talks, hosts Jana and Reata kick off the third category of their "Parables" series by diving into the challenging topics of grace and forgiveness. The discussion centers on how Jesus uses biblical stories to completely upend conventional human worldviews regarding fairness and justice. By exploring foundational scriptures like the Parable of t...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you’ve completely lost your way, or wondered how far God would actually go to bring you back? You are not alone. It is easy to look at Jesus' most famous stories as simple lessons about rescue, but when you look closer, they reveal a profound truth about human nature and the heart of the Creator. In this focused study, hosts Jana and Reata break down t...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever read the parables and felt like you were missing the deeper picture? You are not alone. Even the disciples—the people who walked with Jesus daily—were often confused by these stories and had to pull Him aside to ask for their true meaning. In this focused study, hosts Jana and Reata break down the multi-layered stories Jesus shared, organizing them into four distinct...

Send us Fan Mail How does God speak when words aren’t enough? In the finale of our Patterns in Scripture series, Jana and Reata explore how God uses deeply personal supernatural encounters to communicate directly with His people. In this episode, we discuss: The Divine Framework: Tracing dreams and visions from Genesis onward to show how God reveals His purpose, warns of danger, and uncovers futur...

Send us Fan Mail Faith isn't a feeling you have to manufacture; it is a practical response to a trustworthy God. When your modern life feels chaotic, looking back at the unbroken biblical pattern of God's reliability gives you the concrete confidence to step forward today.   In this episode of Tangible Talks, hosts Jana and Reata continue their series, Patterns in Scripture, by examining...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Tangible Talks, Jana and Reata dive into one of the most fascinating patterns woven through the pages of Scripture: biblical numbers. As a self-proclaimed "math person," Jana is thrilled to unpack why an entire book of the Bible is dedicated to Numbers, how repeated numerical themes carry deep symbolic meaning, and exactly what God is teaching us throu...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we are continuing our series, “Patterns in Scripture,” with an episode focused entirely on Redemption. As we discovered in our first episode, “Boundaries and Divisions,” there are repeated threads woven throughout the Bible that reveal the ultimate nature and character of God. These patterns tell a cohesive story, revealing God's intricate plans. When we look at Script...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to TangibleTalks! After a short break, hosts Jana and Reata are kicking off a brand-new series: "Patterns in Scripture." What happens when we stop reading the Bible as a collection of isolated stories and start seeing it as one grand, interconnected narrative? Over the next few weeks, this series will connect the dots across both the Old and New Testaments t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to TangibleTalks ! In this episode of our Third Seed Series , we're discussing "When Success Becomes a Burden." Our culture tells us we can have it all, achieve it all, and do it all—but what is the emotional and spiritual cost of chasing that promise? Through the wisdom of Joshua Becker and the teachings of Jesus, we'll explore how the relentless pursu...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to TangibleTalks ! Today we're exploring "Hidden Idols of the Heart" —the desires we often don't recognize that can quietly take God's rightful place in our lives. While we may not bow to carved idols, things like control, approval, comfort, security, power, and position can become objects of our worship when they consume our hearts. Drawing from S...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of TangibleTalks , Jana and Reata explore the relationship between achievement and abiding, using John 14:6–14 as the foundation for their discussion. Reata honestly reflects on her tendency toward achievement and how abiding can sometimes seem passive, while Jana highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between the two. Looking at Jesus’ example,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of TangibleTalks, Jana and Reata discuss "The Comparison Trap," the habit of measuring our lives, families, and worth against others. They explain that comparison steals joy, energy, time, and purpose, often fueled by social media and envy. Drawing from John 21:21–22, they emphasize that comparing ourselves to others distracts us from the unique purpose G...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Tangible Talks, Jana and Reata explore one of life's most important questions: What are you really living for? Drawing from Psalm 51, they discuss how true fulfillment is not found in outward success or appearances, but in the condition of the heart and our innermost being. They examine how honesty with ourselves and with God lays the foundation for discove...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of TangibleTalks, Jana and Reata explore the "Third Seed" from the parable of the sower. Looking at the familiar stories of Mary and Martha (Luke 10) and the Great Banquet (Luke 14), we discuss how worldly distractions, worries, and excuses act as spiritual warfare designed to choke out our faith. Discover how to use your free will to choose life, put dow...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 5 of the Third Seed Series on TangibleTalks, Jana and Reata explore how the "cares of this world" quietly take over our lives through worry and anxiety. Drawing from Matthew 6 and Philippians 4, they discuss the subtle process of chronic worry, how it chokes out our joy, and how to find divine peace in the middle of life's daily battles. The Subtle Danger...

Send us Fan Mail The subtle danger of letting possessions, success, and worldly cares take ownership of our hearts, explored through the New Testament Parable of the Rich Young Ruler. What happens when the pursuit of success and wealth shifts from a blessing to a burden? In this episode, we dive into Matthew 19 to explore the story of the Rich Young Ruler. It’s a compelling look at a man who seemi...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we discuss how Jesus warned that the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches can choke the life out of us. Additionally, we examine how possessions, anxiety, and endless striving leave us spiritually exhausted and why abundant life is found in surrender, not accumulation.  We live in a world convinced that more is better; more money, more stuff, more...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Third Seed , we take a deeper look at Jesus’ warning about the seed that falls among thorns and the worries, distractions, wealth, and possessions that slowly choke the life out of faith.  What begins as a parable becomes a diagnosis of the heart, revealing how easily worldly cares can crowd out the Word of God and leave us spiritually drained. Together, we...

Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of The Third Seed , we explore Jesus’ Parable of the Sower and the uncomfortable truth behind the third seed the one choked by thorns. Why did Jesus speak in parables, and what does it mean to “hear but not understand”?  Together, we unpack how spiritual blindness can quietly shape our lives, relationships, and faith without us even realizing it. If you’ve ev...

Send us Fan Mail After months of faith and discipline, pouring into a separate passion project, we're back and ready to step into a new chapter! In this episode of TangibleTalks , we share a milestone update: the Dusty book is complete and moving into publishing! We reflect on what it took to get here, navigating change, confronting self-doubt, and staying intentional when no one was watching...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, Jana and Reata share about the real progress, struggles and lessons they've experienced while working oh their children's book over the past 3 months. Stepping into something new isn't easy, distractions, doubt, and busy schedules compete for attention at every turn. However, through stories like Peter walking on the water and Mary and Marth...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we close out the old year and step into the new. The timing of our Necessary Endings and New Beginnings series couldn’t be more fitting as we explore today’s theme, “From the Old to the New.” Often, necessary endings are what make new beginnings possible. Thus, some seasons must conclude to create space for what’s ahead. Jana and Reata share the endings they’re...

Send us Fan Mail In the final reading of our Advent series, TangibleTalks turns our hearts to the promise yet to come: the return of Christ. From the clouds of Acts to the eternal kingdom of Revelation, Scripture reminds us that the Messiah who came in humility will return in glory.  Join us as we reflect on hope, encouragement, and the everlasting reign of Jesus, closing our Advent journey with e...

Send us Fan Mail In this third Advent reading, TangibleTalks turns from the birth of Christ to the breathtaking reality of Christ in us. Through passages from John, Isaiah, Paul, and more, we reflect on the Light who stepped into the world—and now shines within every believer.  These Scripture-centered moments remind us that the hope, life, and glory of Jesus are not distant promises but present r...

Send us Fan Mail In this second Advent reading, TangibleTalks turns to the moment when God’s long-awaited promise takes on flesh. Through the angel’s visit to Mary, her joyful meeting with Elizabeth, and the humble birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, we hear the Scriptures that announce salvation arriving in the most unexpected way.  These brief Advent reflections are meant to pause a busy season and dra...