Pennies In Your Path

In today's episode, we explore the internal struggle between staying in our comfort zones and pursuing what is essential for our spiritual growth. Jodi shares a personal story of feeling torn between the comfort of home and the call to attend church. Listen in as she delves into the importance of community, the blessings of fellowship, and how God uses simple moments to draw us closer to Him. Addi...

Have you ever felt upset or bothered by things that others have said about you? In this episode, Jodi delves into King David's life and how he sought refuge in God during times of distress. Through excerpts from Chapter 6 of her soon-to-be-published book Trust Issues , she explores David's struggles with betrayal, harassment, and gossip and how he turned to God amidst adversity. Listen in for valu...

Are you feeling discouraged and giving up on pursuing your true calling from God? Don't let doubt hold you back. You can gain some helpful insights by listening to this episode where Jodi shares about living with purpose for the purpose He has called us to. This episode will inspire you to grow in your faith, dedication, and perseverance as you pursue glorifying God through your calling. In additi...

Becoming disoriented by our circumstances, such as receiving a life-threatening diagnosis, unmasking betrayal, or experiencing depression, can affect our faith. Listen in as Jodi draws inspiration from Abraham's faith compass, which was set toward God's faithfulness and sovereignty, even when God's promises seemed impossible. You will be encouraged to revisit your hope in your Creator with practic...

In this episode of "Pennies in Your Path," Jodi expresses her excitement about returning to the podcast after a short break. She announces her soon-to-be-released book, "Trust Issues," and also discusses the power of seeing through a spiritual lens. She draws inspiration from the story of Elisha in 2 Kings 6. You will be encouraged as she shares practical ways to gain a fresh perspective for the n...

Have you ever experienced having your faith shaken by your fears? Join Jodi as she shares a message from the heart of a missionary friend. Many of us struggle with choosing to trust God with the scary things in life. If we work hard to overcome our doubts and let God take control, we will realize He is worth it all.   *Sometimes, "pennies in your path" show up in the trials.   Question:   Are you...

Have you ever walked through a wilderness season in your life…or felt stuck in your circumstances? Stephanie has been there. On today's podcast, Stephanie shares how God helped her arise from her own wilderness experience and led her to arise and break free. Join Jodi in her conversation with author and speaker, Stephanie Shott, as she inspires us to cling to the promises, power, and provisions of...

Join Jodi and Lacy Rae Griffin as they delve into how our beliefs influence our actions, results, and success. In addition, they discuss how regular prayer, worship, fasting, and fellowship can impact our spiritual journeys. You'll be inspired by Lacy's message as a Holistic Nutrition Health and Weight Loss Coach, which aims to help Christian women who feel tired, stuck, and defeated in their heal...

Are you running your race well? Is there a "Yes" in your spirit?    Look no further than the Word of God for countless examples of those who ran their race well. Join Jodi and Suzanne Clark as they discuss the inspiring story of Dan the horse, the significance of the great cloud of witnesses, and how to live your life for an audience of One. Suzanne Clark, the author of  Cry Out to Jesus  and  Ble...

Do you long for a life filled with passion and purpose? A life where you can experience joy and determination while having a clear direction. Join Jodi as she interviews well-known author of the book, "Pray with Purpose and Live with Passion," Debbie Taylor Williams. Her enthusiasm for the Lord is infectious and will motivate you to live a life filled with passion for Him. Question: How does prayi...

Have you ever wondered what God's Plan is for your life? It seems that every Christ-follower wants to know the answer to this question. How do we discern what path He desires us to take? Join Jodi and Jen Hubbell as they discuss how we can better know God and the plans He has prepared for us. You will not want to miss hearing about one of Jen's experiences with God as He answered a prayer in an un...

Have you struggled with saying to God, "Your will be done"? Battling the flesh will always be a part of our lives no matter the depth of our faith. Join Jodi and her friend, Dawn Mooring, as they discuss the struggles of sacrificing our plans, goals and dreams for God's better plans.  *Sometimes "pennies in your path" show up right before you surrender.  P.S. Question: Where have you found yoursel...

Marriage takes work! There, I said it. No matter how secure you are in your relationship, there is never room to let your guard down if you wish to have a flourishing marriage. Join Jodi and her husband, Chris, as they share the four distinct stages of marriage they have discovered over time. Become aware of the stage you may be in and be encouraged to work toward the one that brings joy and fulfi...

Have you ever felt the need to be in control? Releasing that control to the Lord can be challenging for most people. It can make us feel weak but, as Michelle Mackall shares in today's episode, God does not see you as weak but as His beloved child that He is making strong enough to stand in the storm. Listen in today to get a glimpse of how God can take ashes and turn them into a beautiful headdre...

How can we accomplish what God's Word commands? How can our lives be transformed to look more like Christ? Join Jodi as she shares her honest journey in God's Word in this special Christmas message and the reading of the Christmas story from Luke 2:1-14.   *Sometimes "pennies in your path" show up in the Word of God.  P.S. Question: Are you ready to live a transformed life in Christ? Growing Deepe...

God never intended us to do life alone. "For those who identify with Jesus, we have an enemy out there that wants nothing more than to keep us isolated from our brothers and sisters who are there to help us in our time of need. We need each other and this is called community." I invite you to join me and my friend, Terrie Cash, as we discuss the importance of reaching out and honoring those God pl...

God never intended us to do life alone. "For those who identify with Jesus, we have an enemy out there that wants nothing more than to keep us isolated from our brothers and sisters who are there to help us in our time of need. We need each other and this is called community." I invite you to join me and my friend, Terrie Cash, as we discuss the importance of reaching out and honoring those God pl...

Are you looking to grow in your relationship with Christ, but feel a little stuck? There is help. Join Jodi as she talks with Michaela L. Carson, author of Deeper, an interactive journey to Spiritual growth. You will be inspired to begin or refresh your Christian disciplines of prayer, Scripture, and community as you listen in on their conversation. *Sometimes "pennies in your path" appear in a bo...

How is it possible for God to love you when He knows all your secrets, your past, and your doubts? Listen in as Jodi and Karen Blanchard have an in-depth conversation about accepting what God has done for His children. Friend, don't miss this episode! You will be empowered to live out and walk in what it means to be called God's beloved. *Sometimes "pennies in your path" appear in a written devoti...

Are you laboring with discontentment? Seeking to improve your possessions, status, or situation in and of itself is not a bad thing. But when the aspiration for any of these becomes restless and causes you to take your eyes off of Jesus and focus on the world's standards, then discontentment will follow. Join Jodi and her friend, Wendy Munn, as they have an honest conversation about learning what...

Do you find it challenging to take steps of faith? We want to have things mapped out. We want to know that when we decide to step forward, then a, b, and c will happen. We long for security. We long for stability. Jodi invites you to join her as she shares Goliath's side of the story, offering fresh insight into becoming an overcomer with your faith. *Sometimes pennies in your path come in the for...

Do you question if God cares about you? Do you struggle with your thoughts, or temptation to isolate yourself? Join Jodi as she has an honest conversation about these struggles with her friend, Janey Frost. You will be equipped to navigate these struggles with a simple acronym pregnant with meaning. Janey offers a fresh perspective and will inspire you to recognize the importance of knowing that a...

Have you ever been in a situation where you asked God, why is this happening to me? What did I do to deserve this? God, where are you in this? Join Jodi and her daughter-in-love, Mikaela Aiken, as they discuss these questions. You will be inspired to trust God for His faithfulness and sufficiency.  *Sometimes pennies in your path comes in the form of God's written Word. *You can also watch this co...

Are you willing to be used by God?  Many quickly respond with a yes but few pray for the opportunity. As Christ followers God has given each of us the seed of the gospel to scatter wherever we are. It is up to us to ask God to open our eyes to see the opportunities before us. Listen in as Jodi shares when she listened to the Holy Spirit's prompting to be used by God. You will be encouraged to lay...

Do you want to have childlike faith? Listen in as Jodi interviews Joy Bryant. She is the author of God Talks Back and shares how God used a prerecorded message to draw her to Himself. This launched her into a lifelong journey of communicating with God. Joy's love for Him undoubtably shines through her prayer life. You will be inspired to trust God with your simplest and most difficult request. Joy...