The Jillian Whinery Show

With billions of people on earth is it possible for 1 God to be in the details of all of our lives when we're following Him? That's a lot of people. And the answer is a resounding yes! In this episode I encourage you with scripture of just how detailed our God is from beginning to end.  Verses Psalm 37:23 Psalm 139:1-4 Psalm 147:4 & all the prophecies of Jesus ;) Worship Nothing Else...

Scripture gives us so many characteristics for God. God the almighty, the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords to name a few. But God as a husband, what does that even mean? In this episode I share real life examples of how God can and will show up as a husband for you as he has done for me through biblical characteristics of a godly husband.   Ta...

Like they say, time is the one thing we can't back and how we use it matters. And the sobering reality, is that we often misuse our time when it comes to God, our family and the things He wants us to press into for the kingdom.  In this episode we dive into what scripture says to do with our time, the traps in the day to day of how we misuse our time & how we can be more intentional about...

We've all felt it at some point, being judged -ouch. It hurts and it's even more painful when it comes from believers. Bu the reality is that we all fall short of the glory of God. And sometimes, we forget that we have judged people too. In this episode I unpack how often times those judgments come from much larger hurts and the stings are often tied to things we've battled. I pray...

Is God merciful, yes. Abounding in grace, yes. But we shouldn't continue to cry out for blessings if we aren't willing to be obedient. Jesus cried out to God in the garden saying, "Not my will but yours" and chose obedience. We should too. Get ready to rethink blessings and obedience as we unpack blessings, myths and what God has for you on the other side of your own obedience....

How many times have you prayed and believed in big faith for others but when it has come to that one big thing for you or your family you've prayed in doubt... unsure if it is even possible? I get it because I've been there too. But friend, it's time to stir up your faith and set your eyes on how big our God is and what truly is possible with HIM! Start praying in faith that what yo...

If we aren't careful, our stuff, obligations and daily tasks can easily get in the way of making time with God and the things he wants us to sow into for the kingdom. In this episode we talk about ways to ruthlessly edit to go further, where we see this in scripture and how it can benefit you and your family.  Verses Hebrews 12:1 1 Corinthians 10:23 Judges 7 Luke 10 2 Corinthians 10:5 Worship...

We all have a safety net. The thing(s) that we go back to in uncertainty, in stressful seasons or in heartache. But be careful, what you think might be there to catch you, just might be entangling you from truly following Christ in the way He wants you to.  Verses Luke 5:1-11 John 21:4-19 Psalm 20:7 John 14:15 Worship Build Your Church Encouragement JillianWhinery.com Support the show

God has given every single one of us things to steward & diligently tend to that He desires for us to bear fruit in and multiply for the kingdom. And the realty is that we will ALL have to stand before Christ one day in regards to our stewardship. There, He will test the work we did with the time He gave us. The question is, will our work be worthless and burned up? Or will it have been of val...

I believe that if we're truly following God and seeking His will for our lives, then our placement is not random but purposeful and done so by God. That His placement matters because it's strategic. And lastly, how we show show up within those places is key to our future. And friend, the ripple effect is likely far greater than you can imagine. So if you've been questioning where Go...

Have you been questioning what God has already spoken to you... ?   Maybe it’s about your future… a calling, a gifting, a healing, believing for that marriage, that home, that move or that child. But you’ve been second guessing yourself and wondering if God really even said that, or maybe too much time has passed and you missed it. I’m here to encourage you today that if God said it, believe it! T...

We often hear about seasons of waiting but what about when you feel like you're being hidden ? As in, no matter what you do or how diligent you are in being obedient to God, you just feel removed and tucked away from it all... Are hidden years even a thing? And if they are how are they different from waiting? And if we're in those hidden years, how do we steward it well? Because in my op...

I'm finally breaking the silence of almost 3 years away from this platform. And to be honest, it kinda feels surreal.  So much has happened (and not happened lol) & yet I can't wait to share more of God's goodness, grace and also the very hard lessons I've learned along the way.  Stay tuned... more shows will start to make their way back out in the next few months. Until th...

Have you ever felt too broken? Or had a past pain, struggle or current hurt that has caused you to think that God can't use you?  Or if you could only go back in time and change that one thing.... you wouldn't feel that pain anymore? But thats what God does best. He restores what was lost. God takes what the enemy meant for evil and he alone turns it for good. If you're truly follow...

It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that in order to have a ministry it has to look a certain way or come with a certain title.  But in all actuality, that couldn't be further from the truth. I've witnessed God call people to the most unlikely aspects in order to glorify Him and serve his people. And guess what, that too is ministry.  In this episode I encourage you to live...

In Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus calls us to be salt & light but He follows it up with a warning. In this episode I break down why Jesus compared His believers to salt and light, why it came with a warning and why it's pivotal that we arise to call. Resources: Sermons- "Being Salt & Light In The Earth" by Pastor Gary Hamrick "The Disciples Influence" by Pastor Gino Geraci...

It's time to stop allowing fear, doubt and peoples perception of us, prevent us from actually sharing the gospel. If we are calling ourselves believers or Christians then it's time to do what Jesus said, to share the good news. In this episode I encourage you to not get caught up in the how to's but to simply share it through various examples in order to get you moving. Resources me...

Many believers have never created a testimony to give glory to the work God has done in their lives. And if they have, it tends to be extremely lengthy and can be hard to even recount to people. And yet so many people are walking around lost & suffering and in need of hearing how real our God is.  So in this episode I walk you through 3 simple steps to create your own 15 second testimony that...

Did you know that only 9% of the worlds population currently believe's in the gospel of Jesus Christ & is saved? Yet the vast majority of that 9% remains silent when it comes to speaking the name of Jesus to others. Most believers have never witnessed (or continue to witness to others) when they hear someone with opposing beliefs, false ideologies or see someone in bondage. Instead, they...

When we find ourselves in seasons of suffering, trials or tribulations, it can be tempting to loose hope. To begin to isolate or think that God doesn't hear our prayers. But in this episode I point you back to the truth and how God allows suffering to save, sanctify & fill us with perseverance. I also list several aspects of suffering that you might be allowing to still take root in your...

Resurrection Sunday just passed and in this episode I remind you of 5 immense gifts we have been given in light of what Jesus did for us (if you believe).  My prayer is that you would listen to this and let these verses wash over you so that you can boldly stand in these gifts and most importantly, live them out. After all, Jesus has already paid it all including an eternity with Him, so why not b...

What does it mean to take up our cross and follow Him? In this episode I point you back to Jesus and laying down anything that could hinder you or your family from following boldly after Him. Resource 55 prophesies fulfilled in scripture before Jesus and by Jesus Books my kids and I love to read this time of year The Easter Story by Rachel Elliot The Donkey Who Carried a King by R.C. Sproul Twas T...

Are you in a season where you feel like you just need a breather? God often whispers gently to us to slow down, yet we can easily become too busy to hear Him. And as time goes on, we can find ourselves emotionally drained, sick or burnt out having a hard time getting back up again.  But that's not the lifestyle God has called us to nor is it fruitful (I know because I've been there). If...

Often times we crave the blessing without being willing to submit to the sacrifice it takes to get it. We don't travel too far out of our comfort zones and try to operate out of our strengths but thats not usually how God works. In this episode I point you back to people who obediently followed after God even when it seemed impossible.  And how God used their obedience to transform their live...

Did you know that the average adult makes roughly 35,000 decisions a day? From what time to get up, what to feed their family, what to wear, how to dress the kids, what route to take to that day... you name it. The reality is that most of those decisions are done on autopilot. But what happens when we're faced with those difficult decisions that leave us feeling uncertain? The ones that keep...