This Ain't It Show

Prayer doesn't always change our circumstances, but it always invites us into the presence of God. Sometimes the greatest miracle isn't immediate deliverance. It's discovering that His grace is enough to sustain us through the journey. In this episode, Joy and Kim talk about the difficult moments that call for change, the faith required to keep trusting God when answers seem delayed, and the stren...

In this episode, we discuss the gift of prophecy and its place in the life of every believer. We share personal experiences, talk about the importance of discernment, and encourage listeners to remain open to the ways God speaks and confirms His word. More than anything, this episode is an invitation to rediscover the beauty of hearing God's voice and to recognize that He is still actively communi...

In this episode of This Ain't It with Kim and Coach Joy , we discuss prayer and why it is one of the greatest gifts God has given His people. Prayer is far more than bringing requests to God. It is an ongoing conversation that strengthens our relationship with Him and helps us recognize His presence in our daily lives. Join us as we share personal stories, lessons learned, and practical insights a...

In this episode, we talk about spiritual covering, alignment, and the importance of being connected to the people God has placed in our lives for guidance and protection. We explore how biblical authority brings strength, protection, wisdom, and growth when it is handled the way God intended. Through scripture and honest conversation, we look at what happens when we resist covering, why independen...

In Episode 3 of The Fail Safes of God, we introduce what we are calling the “Fallout Method.” It focuses on what to do in moments when everything feels like too much and you reach the point where you know you cannot carry it the way you have been. The episode walks through coming to God honestly. There are times when you have to admit that what you are facing is beyond you. Coming to Him like that...

In Part 2 of The Fail Safes of God, we focus on the internal fail safes God has already placed within us. We are not left to rely on our own understanding, especially in moments when direction feels uncertain. God has given us access to His wisdom, and that guidance is available in real time. We also talk about the role of Scripture as a guide for daily life. God’s Word and His promises give us so...

Welcome to the first episode in this series, The Fail Safes of God. A fail safe is something built into a system to protect it when things go wrong. It is there before the problem ever shows up. It is not added after the damage. It is designed ahead of time to keep things from falling apart. God has already put help in place. The question is not whether it is there. The question is, will you pay a...

Discomfort often shows up when change is needed. When something feels uneasy, it may be an invitation to grow instead of stepping back. We talk about the idea that Christians should avoid people whose lives seem messy or sinful. That way of thinking pulls us away from what we are called to do. Jesus did not avoid people in hard places. He moved toward them. He loved them while still honoring truth...

This episode centers on a simple but powerful truth: nothing in your life is wasted. With God, every moment carries purpose. What feels like a setback or failure can become part of a greater plan. We explore how our mistakes and painful seasons don’t surprise God or place us beyond His reach. He is able to take what was broken and bring redemption from it. Even our hardest experiences can shape re...

Today’s conversation addresses a fear many believers carry, the worry that salvation is fragile and could be lost through failure or weakness. We confront this mindset with honesty, recognizing the moment when we realize certain beliefs no longer reflect the truth, the moment we can say, this ain’t it. This episode reminds listeners that salvation is not held together by our performance. It is sec...

In this episode, Kim and Joy talk about forgiveness and why it matters so deeply for spiritual and emotional health. They explore the truth that forgiveness is not something we do for others as much as it is a gift we give ourselves. Unforgiveness, left unattended, can quietly shape our thoughts, drain our peace, and keep us bound to past wounds. Through personal stories and biblical insight, they...

In this episode, Kim and Joy talk about the reality that Jesus is far bigger than any one person’s experience of Him. While our personal encounters with Jesus matter, they are not the full picture of who He is. By listening to how others know and experience Christ, we begin to see Him more clearly and more fully. Through personal stories and Scripture, the conversation explores what it means to me...

In this episode, Kim and Joy reflect on the Holy Spirit as sovereign, moving like the wind to bring renewal, life, and change. Using the metaphor of wind, they explore how the Spirit moves beyond human control, often in unexpected ways and perfect timing. The conversation invites listeners to release the need to manage outcomes and instead become attentive to the Holy Spirit’s gentle promptings, e...

In this episode, Kim and Joy talk about spiritual warfare and the essential role of the Holy Spirit in navigating it. They explore why facing spiritual battles without God’s guidance leads to frustration and exhaustion, and why submission to God must come before resisting the enemy. The conversation unpacks how spiritual warfare often shows up in everyday life through thoughts, relationships, emot...

In this episode, Kim and Joy talk about the Holy Spirit as the Revelator and His role in helping believers truly understand Scripture. They explore why the Bible can sometimes feel distant or difficult to connect with and how that disconnect often comes from not recognizing the Holy Spirit’s voice and guidance. Through personal stories and reflection, they share how inviting the Holy Spirit into r...

In this episode, we talk about developing a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit and why He is more than a mystical force or feeling. He is a person we can know, hear from, and walk with. We explore the moments when something within us recognizes that our current beliefs or practices are no longer working, the honest realization of “this ain’t it.” Through personal stories and biblical insig...

In this episode, we talk about the reality that the kingdom of God is revealed through power, not words alone. We explore what it means to recognize the Holy Spirit’s active presence in our lives and to rely on God’s power to bring real change. Through shared experiences, we discuss the moments when we realize our current direction is off and quietly admit, “this ain’t it.” Those moments become in...

In this episode, we talk about developing a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit and why He is more than a mystical force or feeling. He is a person we can know, hear from, and walk with. We explore the moments when something within us recognizes that our current beliefs or practices are no longer working, the honest realization of “this ain’t it.” Through personal stories and biblical insig...

In this episode, we talk about the Holy Spirit and why He is often misunderstood. Rather than viewing Him as an abstract force or emotional experience, we explore the truth that the Holy Spirit is a person who desires a real, ongoing relationship with us. Through personal stories and honest conversation, we share how becoming aware of the Holy Spirit’s presence brings wisdom, guidance, and peace i...

In this episode, Joy and Kim talk about emotional triggers and what happens when strong reactions show up in everyday moments. They explore how anger and defensiveness are often surface responses connected to deeper feelings like fear, rejection, or insecurity. Through personal stories and honest conversation, they encourage listeners to slow down, notice what is being stirred, and choose response...

In this episode, Joy and Kim talk openly about healing from church hurt and the pain that can come from spiritual spaces meant to bring safety and care. They explore the difficult moments when someone realizes a church environment is causing harm and why acknowledging that reality can be an important step toward healing. Through honest conversation, they discuss the importance of emotional boundar...

In this episode, Joy and Kim talk about the pressure to measure faith by comparison, especially in a world shaped by social media highlight reels. They explore the moments when something feels off spiritually and how recognizing “this ain’t it” can be the beginning of real growth. Through honest conversation, they encourage listeners to stop comparing their journeys to others and to bring their re...

In this episode, Joy and Kim focus on what it means to be honest with God in prayer. They talk openly about how many people feel the need to filter their words, emotions, or struggles when they come to God, often hiding what they truly feel. Through personal stories and reflection, they share how prayer becomes deeper and more meaningful when honesty replaces rehearsed words or spiritual language....

In this episode, Joy and Kim talk about the idea of unanswered prayer and why it often feels that way. Through personal stories and honest conversation, they explore how God’s responses do not always match what we expect, yet are often rooted in protection, preparation, and care. They reflect on how prayer shifts when it moves from asking for outcomes to becoming a real conversation with God. Rath...

In the first episode of This Ain’t It , Joy and Kim talk honestly about performance-based faith and the toll it can take on a person’s relationship with God. Through personal experience, they explore how trying to meet religious expectations often leads to exhaustion, guilt, and discouragement. They share the moment many people face when they realize that God’s love is not something to earn throug...