Leading Life Well With Minister TJ

After a two-week break, The We Lift Up Podcast returns with a crucial conversation about what's happening in the world right now. With the U.S. and Israel engaged in military operations in Iran, the death toll rising, and political leadership facing crisis at home, Rev. TJ Frederick tackles the hard questions: What is our responsibility as Christians when war breaks out? How do we pray when we...

We've talked about loving yourself, loving your neighbor, and loving romantically. But what about the greatest commandment of all—loving God? In the final week of our Love Series, Rev. TJ Frederick explores what it means to love a God you can't physically see and why that love is the foundation for every other kind of love. In this episode, we cover: the greatest commandment and why it com...

The internet is full of relationship gurus telling you how to date, who to marry, and what love should look like. But most of it is toxic, manipulative, or just flat-out unbiblical. In Week 3 of our Love Series, Rev. TJ Frederick cuts through the noise and offers real, grounded wisdom for singles, couples, and married people navigating romantic love. In this episode, we cover: Why toxic relationsh...

"Love your neighbor" sounds simple until your neighbor is someone you profoundly disagree with. In Week 2 of our Love Series, Rev. TJ Frederick tackles what it means to love people beyond your bubble—across political lines, cultural differences, and theological divides. In this episode, we cover: The parable of the Good Samaritan and why it's more radical than we think, loving your n...

Valentine's month isn't just about romantic love—it starts with the hardest love of all: loving yourself. In this first episode of our love series, Rev. TJ Frederick explores what it means to embrace yourself as God's creation without falling into narcissism, self-obsession, or the toxic positivity that dominates self-help culture. In this episode, we cover: The difference between bibl...

What does it look like to hold traditional biblical convictions about sexuality while refusing to dehumanize people who disagree? In Episode 4 of The We Lift Up Podcast, Rev. TJ Frederick steps into one of the hardest conversations the church is facing—and does it with honesty, humility, and love. In this episode, we cover: A traditional view of sexuality rooted in Scripture, rather than culture w...

How many more shootings before we admit thoughts and prayers aren't cutting it? In Episode 3 of The We Lift Up Podcast, Rev. TJ Frederick confronts one of the hardest questions facing the American church: what is our responsibility when gun violence continues to tear communities apart? In this episode, we cover: The reality of gun violence in America, what Scripture actually says about protect...

What happens when the faith you inherited doesn't fit the life you're living? In Episode 2 of The We Lift Up Podcast, Rev. TJ Frederick tackles the tension between staying rooted in Christ and navigating a church culture that often demands conformity over authenticity. In this episode, we cover: Spotify wrapped and what our consumption habits reveal about us, AI-generated art and the quest...

Welcome to The We Lift Up Podcast with Rev. TJ Frederick—a faith-driven show for the next generation of believers who refuse to choose between being thoughtful and being faithful. In this premiere episode, we're diving into: The Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake fallout and what we're allowing to disciple us, the "deinfluencing" movement and why honesty is the new currency, healthcare acc...

We Lift Up is a Christian podcast led by Rev. Terrance “TJ” Frederick, created to cultivate prayer, inspire revival, and strengthen faith for the next generation. This trailer introduces the heart behind the podcast — a space where Scripture meets real life, spiritual formation is nurtured, and prayer becomes a consistent practice rather than a last resort. Launching in 2026, We Lift Up will featu...