Guided by Faith: Daily Christian Devotions and Advice for Teens and Young Adults

In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay discusses the significance of friendships and the experience of loneliness from a Christian perspective. He emphasizes that loneliness is a common and temporary season in life, encouraging listeners to seek comfort in their faith and the presence of Jesus. The conversation also highlights the importance of surrounding oneself with wise friends and the impact...

This episode of Guided by Faith focuses on the aspect of the gospel that tells us that Jesus is coming back as King. Jesus is bringing justice to the evil and reward to the faithful. Jay discusses the biblical references to Jesus' return and describes the new heavens and new earth where believers will reign and rule with Jesus. The episode ends with a call to believe in the gospel and live eac...

This episode of Guided by Faith discusses the importance of the resurrection of Jesus and how it changes everything. The disciples went from being terrified and hiding, to changing the world because they physically experienced and saw the resurrected Jesus. The resurrection is not an inspirational event, but a historical one that proves the truth of Jesus' promises. Jay encourages you to inter...

In this episode, Jay explores the topic of injustice and how it relates to the gospel. He discusses the question of what God thinks about injustice and explains that the core of the gospel is the answer to this question. God hates sin and injustice so much that He sent Jesus to pay the punishment for it. Turn to Jesus for forgiveness and salvation, as God will set injustice right. Listen and Subsc...

This episode of Guided by Faith explores the concept of looking at life through the lens of the gospel. Jay discusses the profound truth that God became a man and how this impacts our lives. He focuses on Hebrews 4:14-16, which highlights Jesus as our high priest who can sympathize with our weaknesses and temptations. Jesus understands our struggles and failures and we should draw near to Him for...

In this episode, Jay introduces the topic of looking at life's events through the lens of the gospel. He emphasizes the importance of interpreting events in light of the fact that Jesus died and rose again. Jay reads from 1 Corinthians 15, highlighting the core elements of the gospel: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and was raised on the third day. He emphasizes the historical reality of...

In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay discusses the importance of being a witness for Jesus and sharing the gospel. He focuses on Acts 1:8, the last of the Great Commission passages, where Jesus tells his disciples that they will receive power from the Holy Spirit and be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Jay emphasizes the role of personal testimony in bei...

In this episode, Jay discusses the passage from John 20:21 and how it relates to our mission as Christians. He highlights four ways in which we are sent like Jesus: in love, in the power of the Holy Spirit, in the midst of suffering, and in sharing both publicly and relationally. Jay encourages listeners to walk as Jesus walked and witness as Jesus witnessed, trusting in the Holy Spirit to work in...

As a living witness, Jay invites his listeners to remember that the Bible is about Jesus. Jesus is King, He died and rose again for our sins, repentance is necessary, and the gospel is for all nations.  Listen and Subscribe: [ Apple Podcasts ] | [ Spotify ] Connect with Us: Website: www.guidedbyfaith.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GuidedbyFaithPodcast Instagram: @guidedbyfaith_podcast Guide...

In this episode, Jay talks about going out of our comfort zones and sharing the good news with others. The good news starts with acknowledging our sinfulness and rebellion against God, which sets the stage for understanding the love and forgiveness offered through Jesus. Jay encourages listeners to practice sharing the gospel with those around them. Listen and Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify C...

In this episode, Jay highlights the importance of fulfilling the mission that God has for each individual. He mentions the Great Commission passages and emphasizes the need to make disciples, baptize them, and teach them to obey Jesus. Jay also encourages listeners to identify people in their lives who need to hear the gospel and have the boldness to share it with them.  Listen and Subscribe: [ Ap...

The conversation is about serving in the Church. Jay encourages listeners to find ways to serve and use their gifts and abilities to meet the needs of others. He emphasizes the joy and fulfillment that comes from serving and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships. The main takeaway is that serving is a way to honor God and become more like Jesus. Listen and Subscribe: [ Apple Podcasts ]...

In this episode, Jay discusses how individuals are uniquely wired by God to serve Jesus. Everyone has unique abilities, personalities, and experiences that can be used to serve God and minister to others. Jay shares personal examples of how his own experiences and abilities have allowed him to serve and encourage others. He encourages listeners to pray and ask God how they can use their unique wir...

In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay talks about the importance of serving in the body of Christ and how God has shaped individuals to serve. He emphasizes the use of spiritual gifts and passions to find one's niche for service. Jay encourages listeners to pray and start using their gifts to meet the needs of their church. Listen and Subscribe: [ Apple Podcasts ] | [ Spotify ] Connect with...

In this episode, Jay dwells on the topic of greatness and how it relates to serving others. He shares a passage from Luke 22 where Jesus teaches his disciples about true greatness. Greatness is not about power or status, but about serving others. Jay encourages listeners to embrace a servant's heart and find fulfillment in serving. He highlights the importance of serving in the church and in e...

In this episode, Jay discusses the topic of God's will for our lives. He emphasizes that we are saved for service and that God has already prepared good works for us to walk in. Jay encourages listeners to seek God's will by reading and obeying His word, and to make decisions that honor and please Him. He reassures listeners that as long as they are following Jesus and seeking to do what i...

In this episode, Jay talks about the importance of enduring trouble and suffering in order to become more like Jesus. He shares personal experiences of suffering and how they have taught him to rely on Jesus and find hope in Him. Jay encourages listeners to look for Jesus in the midst of their suffering and draw near to God. He reminds them that their suffering is not meaningless and that God will...

This episode of Guided by Faith explores the topic of temptation and how it can help Christians become more like Jesus. While God does not bring temptation into our lives, He does provide a way of escape. Temptation can be an opportunity for discipleship, teaching us to think ahead and rely on God's strength. Even when we fail in temptation, God can use it to draw us closer to Him and grow in...

Jay talks about the importance of surrounding oneself with godly people and the idea of becoming like Jesus through discipleship. He shares personal anecdotes and quotes biblical verses to support his points. The main takeaway is that our friends determine the direction and quality of our lives, and we should choose wisely who we spend time with. Listen and Subscribe:  [ Apple Podcasts ] | [ Spot...

This episode discusses the importance of spending time with God in order to become like Jesus. Jay encourages the listeners to think of it as drawing near to God rather than just a duty. He shares Bible verses that emphasize the benefits of drawing near to God and shares his personal experience of how it went from being a duty to something he enjoys and feels off without. The episode ends with a r...

God's ultimate purpose for our lives is for us to become like Jesus and that all things work together for good to shape us into His image. The episode discusses the process of discipleship and encourages listeners to actively engage in becoming followers of Jesus. Listen and Subscribe: [ Apple Podcasts ] | [ Spotify ] Connect with Us: Website: www.guidedbyfaith.net YouTube: https://www.youtube...

For this last episode of the week, Jay discusses the concept of the Church as the light of the world. He uses the example of the Korean Peninsula at night to illustrate the difference between the two countries. The Church should be a city within a city, with different values and providing a positive impact on the community. He challenges listeners to consider how their Church is making their commu...

In today’s episode, we learn about the importance of being an active part of a local church and fulfilling one's role in the body of Christ. Jay shares that every member of the church is a different piece of the body and that their contribution is vital. The conversation also touches on the support and care that the body of Christ provides to its members during difficult times. The main takeaw...

The church is not just a building or a place to go to, but a community of believers with God as their father. Jay shares his personal experiences and highlights the benefits of having different generations and role models in the Church. Jay encourages his listeners to view themselves as invested family members in their local church. Listen and Subscribe: [ Apple Podcasts ] | [ Spotify ] Connect wi...

Being a child of God goes beyond belief and requires active participation in a community of believers. Jay highlights the early Church in the Acts of the Apostles as an example of the importance of fellowship and meaningful relationships within a local Church. We make up the Body of Christ. You need to be part of a local Church. Listen and Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Connect with Us: Websi...