Finding Hope, Joy, and Purpose

I get asked, often, how I seem to be happy all of the time. I did not get here overnight and it didn't happen magically; it took work. I think many of us have struggled and/or are struggling. I want to be part of the solution, not the problem.  You can find out more about Jamelle at   www.jamellegodlewski.com, www.leadandimpact.org Instagram - Jamelle Godlewski Facebook - Jamelle Godlewski -...

Did you know the Bible is not chronological? Did you know Matthew wasn't the first gospel written? Even more so, did you know Paul sent out his first letter before the first gospel was ever written? I know, neither did I !! You can find out more about Jamelle at   www.jamellegodlewski.com, www.leadandimpact.org Instagram - Jamelle Godlewski Facebook - Jamelle Godlewski - Leader and Kingdom In...

Do you surround yourself with "yes men?" Do you isolate? Do you have people that encourage you, challenge you, hold you accountable? Believe it or not, I am an introvert. But, years ago I learned I had to be intentional about my 'circles' of people.  You can find out more about Jamelle at   www.jamellegodlewski.com, www.leadandimpact.org Instagram - Jamelle Godlewski Facebook -...

I know, I know. Many people don't like the word diversity. Have you ever thought that maybe, just maybe, we should listen to how other people think or believe? Here is a real nugget of truth: have you ever thought about the fact that all of those that wrote the Bible were not Europeans, they didn't speak English, they were from different ethnicities and cultures, and a lot of them lived...

'We' get so caught up in traditions, rituals, who is right, who is wrong that sometimes we get lost and don't see the forest for the trees. Remember the early 'Christians' didn't have a Bible. If they did have writings, they were not in English, let alone King James Version! So, what did they believe? What did they hold to be Christian? What did they hold to be orthod...

A little history lesson today! All Christians can trace their history back to the same starting point, and believe it or not, it starts with Peter and the 'catholic' church. Different traditions, different ways of practicing, some different doctrines but all have the same beginning.  You can find out more about Jamelle at   www.jamellegodlewski.com, www.leadandimpact.org Instagram - Jame...

Back on track! Is Lent biblical? How or why do some people celebrate it or not celebrate it? Why do I?!? (Jamelle) And Paul, why is Paul so important? Man, people think I am pot-stirrer, not like Paul!  You can find out more about Jamelle at   www.jamellegodlewski.com, www.leadandimpact.org Instagram - Jamelle Godlewski Facebook - Jamelle Godlewski - Leader and Kingdom Influencer and Jamelle Godle...

This is not an emergency broadcast! But, I did think it would be appropriate to upload something that does theologically have to do with Easter since it is the Lenten season. We all judge. And, as humans, it seems we especially judge those that we think are wrong, not like us, evil, etc and that the world would simply be a better place without 'them.' BUT, God is not like that. I mean, J...

Did you know that Paul wrote all of those letters because he thought they were living in the end times? Did you know that the church fathers didn't read revelation literally AND that they didn't believe it was talking about a 'rapture' or armageddon? Did you know the movie Left Behind is fiction?!!?  You can find out more about Jamelle at   www.jamellegodlewski.com, www.leadand...

I encourage you to read James 3:1-12 I also encourage you to listen to this song. https://youtu.be/Rv55qS7v2-c?si=oiSXYSA1FcxxkiMD May God have mercy on us all and may our tongues be tamed so that we will speak words of blessing and life and not words of cursing and death.  You can find out more about Jamelle at   www.jamellegodlewski.com, www.leadandimpact.org Instagram - Jamelle Godlewski Facebo...

I feel like we are living in a world where some people think we are loved by God more than anybody else or at least certain groups of others. I recorded this on January 10th and one of the devotionals I have really hit me on January 9th. So, here is an emergency episode. I will share my devotional and also read out of a book I have for my Theology of Evangelism class at seminary.  You can find out...

Taking a big dive to answer some of these questions. However, warning, you might not agree! Guess what? There are theologians that don't agree! Much of what I learned this last semester was mind-blowing! I hope you are challenged and I hope it inspires you to learn more, ask questions and research. Don't just believe what someone tells you! No matter the questions about who wrote what, w...

Welcome to the first podcast episode of 2026 where we are taking a deep dive into the beginnings of this thing called Christianity. I hope you are challenged. I hope your mind is opened. I hope you leave with more questions than answers! Today I will discuss who Jesus was and what the context is for His life and how radical just Him picking friends was. First thing to know - Jesus and His disciple...

HEY HEY!! Here is what I plan to cover in 2026. I am going to try and create episodes with the content being what I learned my first semester in seminary. My classes were: New Testament, Global Christianity, and History of Christian Thought. Please stay tuned and share!  You can find out more about Jamelle at   www.jamellegodlewski.com, www.leadandimpact.org Instagram - Jamelle Godlewski Facebook...

If you know me, I always spend time at the end of the year reflecting on the previous year. I hope you do the same. But, then, it's important to look ahead. Set some goals. If you need help, please reach out.  You can find out more about Jamelle at   www.jamellegodlewski.com, www.leadandimpact.org Instagram - Jamelle Godlewski Facebook - Jamelle Godlewski - Leader and Kingdom Influencer and J...

Winter has arrived in Northeast Indiana and I am not a fan. Anyone else struggle in the winter? What do you do to help yourself? I will share my struggle and how I am choosing to cope.  You can find out more about Jamelle at   www.jamellegodlewski.com, www.leadandimpact.org Instagram - Jamelle Godlewski Facebook - Jamelle Godlewski - Leader and Kingdom Influencer and Jamelle Godlewski YouTube - Ja...

Do you make lists? Do you have post it notes everywhere? Are you one that likes to be able check things off? AND, the more you get checked off, well, the better. Right? I am this person. I like lists, I make lists, I like having post it notes everywhere. But, in the past, this 'checking things off' has gotten me in trouble. In this episode I dive into my infatuation with checklists and h...

Have you ever just be completely wiped out? Spent. And, ever had the thought, "I don't know why I am so tired?" We live in a society where working hard is not just expected, but applauded. We also live in a society where we don't talk about our emotions, our stress and how they are affecting us. Well, that is what I am going to talk about in this episode!  You can find out more...

I hope I am not the only that struggles with comparison. I think our culture, perhaps our flawed humanity, leads us to look at others and then, sometimes, our brain sends us negative messages about ourselves. I have found that I have had to develop strategies for overcoming comparison and the negative thoughts that come with it. I will share my own experiences in this episode and I would love to k...

Do you listen to Christian radio? Do you follow and/or listen to Brandon Lake, Elevation, Bethel and such? If so, then you have heard the song "Make Room." In this episode I break down a verse and the chorus, and I question myself and hope to challenge others.  You can find out more about Jamelle at   www.jamellegodlewski.com, www.leadandimpact.org Instagram - Jamelle Godlewski Facebook...

Do you ever get lost and need GPS to get your way out? Or, if you are like me, you sometimes make wrong turns even using GPS! I find using GPS to be a lot like life - you make turns, you think you are going the right direction and then you need to re-calculate. In this episode I will share my own experiences and try to give a little bit of advice about how to re-calculate.  You can find out more a...

I am sure glad I can laugh about this now. According to some people, I am so crazy, maybe even evil, that I am not really a Christian. It is laughable. But here we are, living in a world where we look for division instead of unity. We search for ways to spew negativity, hatred and judgement others instead of finding commonalities, things we agree on, and voicing encouragement.  You can find out mo...

Matthew 13 has a very interesting parable regarding weeds in the wheat field. I think when you look at the context, original language and how Jesus describes meaning to His disciples, you will find a stern warning about being an obsessive weed whacker. Even if you are not a Christian, I think even you will agree with these life lessons.  You can find out more about Jamelle at   www.jamellegodlewsk...

Barna research has found that over 70% of people would say they are spiritual. So, how do we grow our spirituality? Have you found there are days, there are times where you feel close with the Creator and times you feel so lost? Have you established any habits or routine that keeps you 'in check'? I will continue using the book Domestic Monastery as I dive into ritual and spirituality. ...

Do you have friends? Good friends? Dare I say, godly friends? And, what does it mean to have true friends? I just finished a book called, Domestic Monastery by Ronald Rolheiser that was very impactful. In today's episode I will share his thoughts on true friendship.  You can find out more about Jamelle at   www.jamellegodlewski.com, www.leadandimpact.org Instagram - Jamelle Godlewski Facebook...