Sifting Life

In this episode, Jacquie Godana and Dr. Jen Hewson dive into Fr. Josiah Trenham's powerful lecture series from Patristic Nectar, exploring the Orthodox Christian vision of the Church not as a courthouse but as a hospital - a place where broken and wounded souls come not to be condemned, but to be healed. What We Cover: The root of all sin - How self-love (philautia) sits at the foundation of e...

In this profound episode, Jackie shares her remarkable experience completing a 40-day fast followed by a 21-day water fast. We dive into how fasting can silence the body’s cravings and amplify spiritual clarity. Together, we explore the power of fasting to connect deeply with spirit, helping us quiet the desires of the flesh and hear the soul’s true message. Get ready for a powerful reflection on...

In this episode, we open up about the vital role of true discipleship within church communities. We reflect on the hunger of new believers, who, like newborns seek to be nurtured in faith. We dive deep into how churches can truly welcome and guide them. We also reflect on weary church leaders who need renewal. Our Sifting Life ministries seek to dismantle gatekeeping, reorganize leadership by deve...

In this episode, we have an honest and grounded conversation about deliverance—what it truly is, what it isn’t, and why it remains relevant for believers today. We explore the concept of altars, not only in a biblical sense, but in how they show up in modern life through repeated patterns, agreements, habits, and unexamined loyalties. Some altars are built intentionally. Others form quietly over t...

In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Heather Obrien, host of the Heal With God podcast, for an honest and sacred conversation about what it truly means to heal God’s way. Heather is a prophetic healing coach, minister, author, and speaker who helps Christians heal by learning to hear God’s voice and partner with Him in the process of restoration. Her work is gentle, grounded, and profoun...

In this episode of Sifting Life, we dive deep into the timeless teachings of Jesus and how He confronted the Pharisees of His day—challenging the systems of hypocrisy and empty ritual that had led people astray. Today, we see echoes of that same story: a revival of faith rising as people grow weary of modern systems of deception, greed, and gluttony. Join us for a heartfelt discussion about how th...

 Thank you so much for joining us at Sifting Life. We hope that today's conversation brings you a bit of inspiration and a sense of community as we each continue sifting through our own lives. Let's remember to keep faith at the center and trust that God is guiding us in what we hold onto and what we must let go of. If you enjoyed today's episode, we'd love for you to subscribe and join us again....