Pursuing Jesus- A Worthy Pursuit Podcast

We all care what people think — but when the opinions of others start shaping our decisions, they can quietly pull us away from what God has called us to do. In this episode, we talk about how fear of judgment, disapproval, or misunderstanding can lead to hesitation, self-editing, and delayed obedience — even when God has already made the next step clear. Using Galatians 1:10 and the example of th...

🎙️ Faith in Action: Faith That Perseveres James Chapter 5 In this final episode of our Faith in Action series, we walk through James chapter 5 — a powerful close to a letter that challenges us not just to believe God's Word, but to live it out. James ends his letter where many of us find ourselves: waiting, weary, praying, and wondering if our faith is making a difference. This chapter reminds us...

Book of James Series — Chapter 4 In this week's episode of Worthy Pursuit , Amy walks through James 4 and the powerful call for believers to submit fully to God. When our desires clash with God's desires, tension rises — but James reminds us that the path to peace, clarity, and spiritual strength always begins with humble surrender. James challenges us to look at the motives behind our choices, th...

In this episode, we continue our  Faith in Action  series through the book of James by diving into  James Chapter 3 , where James challenges us to examine the power of our words. Our tongues may be small, but Scripture tells us they can  build up with life  or  burn down with destruction . We've all said things we regret. We've all been hurt by someone else's words. But James reminds us that, thro...

In this episode of Worthy Pursuit , Amy dives into James Chapter 2 , where faith and action come together as proof of a genuine walk with God. We talk about what it really means to live out our beliefs — not just say we have faith, but let our lives show it through obedience, love, and compassion. James challenges us to move beyond words and into works — not because works save us, but because true...

In this first video episode of Worthy Pursuit , Amy dives into James 1 to talk about what it really means to have a faith that endures . When life gets hard, it's easy to ask "Why me?" —but James reminds us that our trials aren't wasted. They're opportunities for God to grow something lasting inside of us. In this episode, Amy talks about: 🌿 Seeing trials through a different lens — not as punishm...

In the middle of all the Easter celebration, it's easy to focus on what Jesus did and forget that He's still doing something right now: He's inviting us closer. In this episode, we walk through four personal, powerful invitations from Jesus—rooted in Scripture and still open to us today: Come and see (John 1:38–39) Come and rest (Matthew 11:28–30) Come and be forgiven (Luke 23:42–43) Come and live...

Joy isn't just a fleeting emotion—it's something we can choose, something we can see differently, and ultimately, a beautiful gift from God. In today's episode, we're talking about how to truly live in joy —how to choose it daily, shift our perspective to see it more clearly, and embrace it as the gift that it is. No matter what season you're in, joy is available to you right now! Key Topics: ✨ J...

Key Bible References: Luke 10:41-42 — "Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one." Matthew 6:33 — "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Mark 1:35 — "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where H...

Here's a quick overview of what you'll hear: 1. A Fresh Start with God Key Verse: Lamentations 3:22-23 — "God's mercies are new every morning." Let go of past mistakes and embrace God's grace each day. 2. Identifying and Using Your Gifts Key Verse: 1 Peter 4:10 — "Use your gifts to serve others as faithful stewards of God's grace." Reflect on what brings you joy and purpose. Reflection Question: W...

In this powerful episode, we dive into the story of the woman with the issue of blood from Mark 5. For 12 long years, she lived in isolation, pain, and shame. Yet, with one bold act of faith—reaching out to touch Jesus' garment—everything changed. God didn't just heal her physically; He saw her, acknowledged her, and restored her in every way. This story is a beautiful reminder that God sees you i...

This week, we explore a challenging yet rewarding aspect of marriage: submission and how it is deeply tied to trusting God . We take a look at what biblical submission really means—not as a loss of independence, but as an act of faith and trust in God's design. Submission is about honoring God's plan for marriage and fostering a relationship built on mutual love and respect. In this episode, I off...

Hey friends! Welcome back to Worthy Pursuit Podcast! I'm Amy, and today's episode is all about a funny and eye-opening experience I had with my dogs and their harnesses.  🐕✨ What's This Episode About? In this episode, I'm sharing a story about the struggles and laughs from trying to get my dogs to wear their harnesses and walk on a leash obediently. It turns out that this everyday challenge has...

  Have you ever found it challenging to view your trials as something to rejoice over? Do you find yourself struggling to praise God during difficult times? I can relate. Personally, my instinct is to rush through life's trials, seeking a quick escape from pain and suffering. However, James chapter 1 encourages us to pause and adopt a different perspective when faced with various trials. James inv...

  Loving God is often easier said than done, isn't it? John's message in 1 John emphasizes that our love for God must be reflected in how we treat others; the two are inseparable. Loving others is undeniably challenging, perhaps the most difficult aspect of living out our faith. It demands a deliberate pause to consider others' needs before our own, often requiring us to set aside our agendas to s...

I'm so excited to introduce my WP community to my friend Lacy Latta!  Our discussion really uplifted me, and I'm confident it'll do the same for you. She bravely expresses her apprehension about putting her trust in God as she embarks on the path He's guiding her toward, highlighting the necessity of relying on faith and persevering in obedience. I admire her honesty about grappling with depressio...

Welcome to 2024! Another year, another episode and we are starting with Gratitude! I am so thankful for each listener and the joy and challenges of this podcast. Pursuing Christ can feel like a lonely journey sometimes, but with my podcast community it has been anything but! Thank you for your love and support and I pray to up my game in 2024! So here's to a new start....   Get your 20 Day Gratitu...

Just like Peter, I get it wrong a lot of the times.  One minute Peter is claiming Jesus is the Messiah and then next he is rebuking Him! Listen, if there is one thing I have learned- it is that Jesus is always right! But I have questioned Him more times than I can count. It might not have been verbally, but with every hesitation, I show my lack of trust in who He is. Understanding who Jesus is lea...

Watch out ya'll! There's a new driver on the road! My daughter Sally got her driving permit and let's just say we both have a lot to learn! Learning to drive has all the feels- Teaching her to drive has all the feels; excited, scared, nervous, uneasy, uncomfortable... We are in new territory trying to survive until we both feel confident she has learned what she needs to. This new stage of driving...

Do you ever give up to soon in your prayer life?  We all know that God knows our every need, even before we ask it. So why even ask? Won't He give it to me if He really wants to? Prayer does a lot more than give us what we want or act as some wish list at Christmas time. Prayer has the ability to change our hearts and steer us in a whole new life direction.  But what if we give up on a prayer to s...

Each morning as my little dog Perci runs after her hairy brother Chase, trying to steal whatever crumbs she can from the remnants of his bone, I am reminded of my own hearts' tendency to run after the crumbs this world offers me as a substitute for Jesus.  With the help of God and a renewed focus on Jesus, I can remain faithful. Stewarding a heart of gratitude as to not compare myself with the thi...

In the last episode we talked about being the salt of the world. This week we continue with in the same scriptures and talk about being Light in a dark world.  God calls us to seek after Jesus with our whole heart and when truth is revealed, we share His truth to all those around us- just as a light on a pedestal illuminates the whole room.  Being light of the world requires us to live in obedienc...

What does salt have to do with being a Christian? Jesus uses salt to illustrate to his believers how important we are to this dark and dying world. But He warns us, if we lose our saltiness by letting the impurities of this world in our lives, we will cease to be effective for the kingdom of God.  Living a life of purpose and usefulness is something we all long for. We get to preserve God's truth...

Does making new goals stress you out or excite you? Do you enjoy the process or dread even the thought of it?  I love making new goals. However, it doesn't mean I good at achieving them! Failing is actually apart of the process.  "If you have no tolerance for failure, you will not create anything new" -Brene Brown  As Christians, how should we make goals? What is God calling us to and how do we ev...

This world tells us to "Be Real, "be yourself", "do what makes you happy", "who cares what others think, you be you!". But is this inline with what God's word tells us or is it in complete contrast? Are we listening more to social media or to God's Word? I must admit this is a hard one! A lot of our time is spent combing through social media and unknowingly imparting the messages into our thoughts...