Simple Discipleship with @hey.jo.here

What will you be like in the new creation? Will you still be you, or will you become someone entirely different? Using Jesus' resurrection as our pattern, we explore what the Bible teaches about continuity, identity, and glorified bodies. You'll discover why your personality, memories, relationships, and even your hobbies matter eternally - and how that changes the way you live today. (Spoiler: yo...

What exactly is Heaven? Where is it? And why does the Bible say it's coming down to earth?  Be blessed! Start The Best You Yet journey here. If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday ' Design Your Week ' newsletter here . And if you want to make sure you don't miss an episode, just follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app :) For more: explore The Best You Yet habit change c...

Most Christians have been told Heaven is an eternal worship service in the clouds. But what does the Bible say? In this episode, we'll look at why we've avoided thinking about heaven, where our misconceptions come from, and what God actually promises about eternity. Be blessed! Start The Best You Yet journey here. If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday ' Design Your Week ' newsletter...

If God sets us apart individually, why do we need church community? This episode reveals why both personal faith and church are essential. Using a practical three-circles framework, we'll explore how the secret place with God fuels community life, and how community keeps us from spiritual isolation. Be blessed! Start The Best You Yet journey here. If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Frida...

Why does the church look so messy if we're supposed to be set apart? This episode tackles the disappointment we might feel about imperfect churches and reveals why Jesus intentionally designed the church for broken people. We'll explore the difference between expecting perfection and finding healing. Be blessed! Start The Best You Yet journey here. If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Frid...

If performance doesn't make us set apart, what does? This episode explores how God's love and His Holy Spirit - not our actions - are what truly distinguish us. We'll look at the difference between working from love versus working for love, and why understanding this changes everything about how we approach faith. Be blessed! Start The Best You Yet journey here. If you're looking for more, subscri...

If you've ever felt shame about not being "Christian enough," this episode will help you shift from performance-based faith to genuine connection with God. Because you might already have what you're searching for. Be blessed! Start The Best You Yet journey here. If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday ' Design Your Week ' newsletter here . And if you want to make sure you don't miss an...

Last week we talked about discovering your God-given purpose rather than creating it yourself. This week we're tackling the next question: now what? This episode walks you through Nehemiah's approach to moving from vision to action. When he discovered God's calling on his life, he didn't just jump in unprepared. He prayed about three specific things: permission, provision, and protection. Be bless...

There are two ways to approach purpose. You can choose it - look at your gifts and passions, figure out what you want to achieve, and invent a purpose based on that. Or you can discover it - look at who God made you to be and uncover the purpose he's had for you all along. This episode is about making that shift from creating your purpose to discovering it. We'll use Pastor Rick Warren's SHAPE fra...

September 1st. New month, fresh start energy in the air. Maybe you're feeling it too - that restless stirring that's been building lately. Like something inside you knows it might be time for a change, but you can't quite put your finger on what or where or when. You're wondering is this God leading me somewhere new? Or is this just me being discontent with a perfectly good situation? It's one of...

Taking August off the pod to recharge! It's been almost a year of writing new content each week and I absolutely love getting to serve you in this way. So here are the most popular episodes according to the download numbers, be blessed x Start The Best You Yet journey here. If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday ' Design Your Week ' newsletter here . And if you want to make sure you d...

Taking August off the pod to recharge! It's been almost a year of writing new content each week and I absolutely love getting to serve you in this way. So here are the most popular episodes according to the download numbers, be blessed x Start The Best You Yet journey here. If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday ' Design Your Week ' newsletter here . And if you want to make sure you d...

Taking August off the pod to recharge! It's been almost a year of writing new content each week and I absolutely love getting to serve you in this way. So here are the most popular episodes according to the download numbers, be blessed x Start The Best You Yet journey here. If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday ' Design Your Week ' newsletter here . And if you want to make sure you d...

Taking August off the pod to recharge! It's been almost a year of writing new content each week and I absolutely love getting to serve you in this way. So here are the most popular episodes according to the download numbers, be blessed x Start The Best You Yet journey here. If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday ' Design Your Week ' newsletter here . And if you want to make sure you d...

The achievement lie: I am defined by what I do. The counter truth: I am defined by what's been done for me. Be blessed. Start The Best You Yet journey here. If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday ' Design Your Week ' newsletter here . And if you want to make sure you don't miss an episode, just follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app :) For more: explore The Best You Yet hab...

The approval lie: I am defined by what others think of me. The counter truth: I am defined by what God thinks of me. Be blessed. Start The Best You Yet journey here. If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday ' Design Your Week ' newsletter here . And if you want to make sure you don't miss an episode, just follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app :) For more: explore The Best Yo...

The security lie: I am what I have. The counter truth: I am what's been given for me. Security is found in God's Kingdom not in building my own. Be blessed. Start The Best You Yet journey here. If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday ' Design Your Week ' newsletter here . And if you want to make sure you don't miss an episode, just follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app :) F...

The self-reliance lie: It all depends on me. The counter truth: It all depends on Him, I get the joy of playing my part. Be blessed. Start The Best You Yet journey here. If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday ' Design Your Week ' newsletter here . And if you want to make sure you don't miss an episode, just follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app :) For more: explore The Bes...

People who are fully alive and free in the Kingdom of God have three characteristics: they're God-taught, God-moved, God-inspired. Today, we're focusing on being inspired by God which means living out God-sized visions in full dependence on Him. Question: What God-sized vision is on your heart today? And then a sneaky second question, what are you going to do about it? Prayer: Lord I thank you tha...

People who are fully alive and free in the Kingdom of God have three characteristics: they're God-taught, God-moved, God-inspired. Today, we're focusing on being moved by God which means we want our actions to be motivated by our love of God more than anything else. Question: Over the last 24 hours, where have you been motivated by something other than God? Prayer: Lord, I thank you that you love...

People who are fully alive and free in the Kingdom of God have three characteristics: they're God-taught, God-moved, God-inspired. Today, we're focusing on being taught by God which means hearing from God, and balancing our systems with keeping space open for Him to interrupt us. Question: Think back over the last month or so, have you been living a full and free life or have you been caught up in...

In today's episode, we're looking at the parable of the Good Samaritan and asking what it means for us today. Question Who can you be a neighbour to today? Prayer Jesus thank you that you gave everything for us to enter into eternal life with you. Lord would you give us eyes that see the people around us and hearts that are moved by compassion to act, freely sharing your love with those we come in...

In today's episode, we're looking at the parable of the persistent widow and asking what it means for us today. Question Where are you at risk of losing heart today? Prayer Father God you alone know what is right and good and so we humbly bring our requests to you once again and ask that you would strengthen us to keep doing so and to not lose heart, to wait for your justice that will surely come,...

In today's episode, we're looking at the parable of the vineyard workers and asking what it means for us today. Question Will you stop striving and comparing and accept God’s way of justice and grace? Or, in Jesus’ words, are you envious because He is generous? Prayer Jesus thank you for paying the price for our sins so that we can freely accept your grace that we don’t deserve. Help us to rest in...

In today's episode, we're finishing our look at Luke 15 with the second part of the third story in Jesus' Lost Things trilogy, and asking what it means for us today. Question Is there someone you need to forgive today? Prayer God thank you for this great story that just highlights how good your heart is towards us, and how faithful you are towards us. Lord for those of us who identify with some of...