The Narrow Path

Episode 50: “Christian Clout Culture (featuring Will Garinger)” is out now on all platforms! Welcome back to the Fiftieth Episode of The Narrow Path Podcast. In this milestone episode, Jake and Justin are joined by Will Garinger, founder of Run With Christ, to confront a growing issue within modern Christianity, Christian Clout Culture. Will shares the origin story of Run With Christ, from its fir...

Welcome back to the forty-ninth episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! In today’s conversation, Jake and Justin dive into the story of Christmas, slowing down to reflect on the wonder of Jesus’ birth and what it truly means that God came as Emmanuel, God with us. This episode explores the fulfillment of prophecy, the humility of the manger, and how God’s entrance into the world shows us what He value...

Welcome back to the forty-eighth episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! In today’s conversation, Jake and Justin dive into a truth many believers struggle to truly embrace: God doesn’t avoid broken people, He uses them. This episode unpacks why your weakness doesn’t disqualify you, why your failures don’t cancel your calling, and how God’s strength is seen most clearly in the places you’d least expec...

Welcome back to the forty-seventh episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! In today’s conversation, Jake and Justin dive into a question every believer wrestles with sooner or later: you just sinned… now what? This episode walks through the truth that sin is not your identity, your identity is in Christ and why confession is not just helpful but crucial for healing, restoration, and freedom. We explore...

Episode 46: “Love Without Affirming” is OUT NOW on all Platforms! Welcome back to the Forty-Sixth episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! In this episode, Jake and Justin sit down with Christian Poncsak for a vulnerable conversation about navigating same-sex attraction while following Jesus. Christian shares his journey of wrestling with desires, identity, and faith, and how returning to Scripture and...

Welcome back to the Fourty-Fifth episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! In this episode, Jake and Justin dive into a topic everyone faces at some point: feeling overwhelmed — and why it’s completely normal, especially in busy seasons. They discuss how overwhelm often signals the need to pause, retreat, and prioritize time with God. Before going out to do things in Jesus’ name, we must first sit at Hi...

Welcome back to the Forty-Fourth Episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! In this episode, Jake and Justin sit down with creative storyteller Sean Moreno to unpack one of the biggest themes in the Christian creative world today: what it truly means to create for the Creator. Sean shares the heart behind Wonderfully Made and how his content reminds people of the worth, identity, and dignity God placed i...

Welcome back to the Forty-Third Episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! In this episode, Jake and Justin dive into one of the most misunderstood topics in the Church: the difference between accountability and judgment. Judgment points a finger, but accountability extends a hand. True biblical accountability isn’t about tearing someone down; it’s about calling them up. They also unpack the difference b...

Welcome back to the Fourty-Second Episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! In this episode, Jake and Justin sit down with Renee Dollenmayer, founder of Even If Ministries, for an authentic conversation about faith, identity, and finding purpose in the midst of pain. Renee shares her journey through seasons of brokenness, shame, and hiddenness — and how God used her story to birth a ministry that inspir...

Welcome back to the Forty-First episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! This week on The Narrow Path Podcast, Jake & Justin dive into Halloween, its history, its meaning, and what it looks like through a Christian lens. We’re not here to tell you what to think or how to celebrate, but to encourage conviction, asking questions, and being honest with yourself about your intentions. From ancient roots to...

Welcome back to the fortieth episode and season finale of The Narrow Path Podcast! In this episode, Jake & Justin sit down to unpack suffering, pain, and hardship through the lens of Scripture. We’ll get real about our sinful state, the reality of a fallen world, and the truth that there’s only ever been one truly good person, Jesus who willingly took on the worst of suffering for us. In today’s c...

Welcome back to the thirty-ninth episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! Have you ever felt like following God turned into just following rules? In this episode, Jake & Justin sit down to talk about Legalism, the mindset that elevates rules, rituals, and religious performance over grace, faith, and genuine relationship with God. In today’s conversation, we’re getting real about legalism — what it...

Welcome back to the thirty-eighth episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! Last week, we talked about green flags—what to pursue in a godly relationship. This week, we’re flipping the script and leaning into a conversation that’s just as important: red flags. What should we be cautious of? What patterns, attitudes, or behaviors should cause us to pause instead of proceed? In this episode, Jake & Justin...

Welcome back to the thirty-seventh episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! In this episode, Jake & Justin sit down to talk about what really matters when it comes to relationships—what to look for, what to value, and how to pursue something that’s rooted in Christ. We live in a world that often gets this part wrong. We’re told to focus on appearance, status, or how someone makes us feel—but Scripture...

Welcome back to the thirty-sixth episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! In this episode, Jake & Justin open up a conversation we don’t have often enough—what to do when you feel alone. Loneliness can feel like rejection. Like no one sees the pain you’re carrying, the effort you’re giving, or the silence you’ve been sitting in. But here’s the truth: you are not alone in feeling alone. Culture tells us...

Welcome back to the thirty-fifth episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! In this episode, Jake & Justin dive into a long-overdue conversation: the difference between Love and Lust. Culture’s been lying to us — telling us “what feels good must be good,” where surface-level pleasure is labeled as deep connection. But Lust can never fulfill what only Love was meant to satisfy. Here’s The Unfiltered Truth...

Welcome back to the thirty-fourth episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! In this episode, Jake & Justin dive into a topic that hits home for all of us: waiting on God’s timing. Ever felt like your prayer got lost in the mail? Like God missed the deadline? You’re not alone. But the truth is — we serve an On Time God. In this episode, we unpack how delays aren’t denials, why God’s timing is perfect eve...

Welcome back to the thirty-third episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! Join Jake and Justin as they dive into a conversation that hits close to home for many believers: overcoming jealousy and envy. In this episode, they unpack the difference between jealousy and envy, how both are rooted in comparison, insecurity, and pride—and how they silently corrupt our relationships, gratitude, and view of God...

Welcome back to the thirty-second episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! Join Jake and Justin as they dive into one of the most sobering and often-avoided truths in Scripture: the reality of Hell. In this episode, they walk through Luke 16 and other challenging passages to confront the weight of eternal separation from God—not to instill fear, but to awaken urgency. In a culture that downplays sin an...

Welcome Back to Thirty-first episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! Join Jake and Justin as they dive into the awe and mystery of heaven—not just a distant idea, but a real place God promises us as our forever home. In this episode, they explore what Scripture tells us about heaven’s reality: a place of incredible beauty, peace, and joy where we will live in God’s presence forever. Though heaven is b...

Welcome back to the thirtieth episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! Join Jake & Justin as they dive into the dangers of comfortable Christianity. In a world that prioritizes convenience and self-preservation, they explore how true discipleship requires sacrifice, obedience, and a willingness to step outside of our comfort zones. Following Jesus isn’t about fitting faith into our lifestyle—it’s a...

Welcome back to the twenty-ninth episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! Join Jake & Justin as they discuss the transformative power of reframing rejection. In a world where rejection is inevitable, they explore how viewing it through a faith-based lens can lead to personal growth and deeper trust in God’s plan. By understanding rejection as a form of divine protection or redirection, we can embra...

Welcome back to the twenty-eighth episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! Join Jake & Justin as they dive into the transformative power of prayer and fasting. In a culture that prioritizes instant gratification, fasting teaches us to deny the flesh and focus on God’s presence. Paired with prayer, it opens the door for spiritual breakthrough, deepened intimacy with God, and clarity in seasons of un...

Welcome back to the twenty-seventh episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! Join Jake & Justin as they discuss the power of serving in the unseen. In a world driven by recognition, serving without an audience reflects God’s nature and aligns us with His eternal purposes. When we live for the invisible hand of God, we serve an audience of One, glorifying Him rather than seeking human applause. True...

Welcome back to the twenty-sixth episode of The Narrow Path Podcast! Join Jake & Justin as they explore the weight of bitterness and the freedom found in forgiveness. Bitterness, often rooted in unresolved hurt, burdens us spiritually, emotionally, and relationally, robbing us of the joy God intends. Through scripture and practical insights, they discuss how bitterness takes root, its damaging...