Faith Rest Life Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever held onto something so tightly that it stood between you and the very thing you were chasing? This episode is called Jesus in the Storm of Idolatry , and in it Jess and Melissa walk through Mark 10:17-31, the account of the rich young ruler. As the story unfolds, we look at Jesus' famous words about a camel going through the eye of a needle, and what that really...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed how differently people can look at the exact same situation? In this episode, Jess and Melissa walk through John 9, the account of Jesus healing a man born blind. As the story unfolds, we see the blind man's neighbors, his own parents, and the Pharisees all view him differently, with suspicion, fear, and judgment, while Jesus sees him with compassion and...

Send us Fan Mail Matthew 15:21-28 gives us a glimpse into the beautiful unfolding of God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ. As a Canaanite woman boldly seeks Jesus on behalf of her daughter, His response reveals that the gospel came first to Israel, yet God's plan had always been to extend salvation to every nation through His Son. Looking also at Galatians 3:24-29, Jess and Melissa...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever prayed for something but wondered if God would really answer? Maybe you've wrestled with believing that Jesus is able to do what seems impossible. In this episode, Jess and Melissa walk through Matthew 9:27-31, where two blind men persistently follow Jesus, crying out for mercy. Before healing them, Jesus asks a powerful question: "Do you believe that I am...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever reached the end of your strength, wondering if Jesus would come through in time? In this episode, Jess and Melissa walk through Mark 5:21-43 where a desperate father pleads for his dying daughter and a woman suffering for twelve years reaches out in faith to touch the hem of Jesus's garment. As they explore these powerful accounts of faith, healing, and Jesus&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Can Jesus truly forgive your past? In this episode, Jess and Melissa walk through Luke 7:36-50, where a woman known for her sinful life courageously enters a Pharisee's home to worship at Jesus's feet. In an act of deep humility and  love, she pours out costly perfume, washes His feet with her tears, and wipes them with her hair. While others judged her, Jesus met her wi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you weren't worthy enough to come to Jesus? Maybe you've believed your past, your failures, or your imperfections disqualify you from His love or His help. In this episode, Jess and Melissa walk through Matthew 8:2-13 and Luke 7:1-10, where a man with leprosy boldly approaches Jesus for healing and a Roman centurion humbly trusts Jesus's auth...

Send us Fan Mail Grief has a way of stopping us in our tracks, leaving us wondering if anyone truly sees our pain. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by loss or wondered if Jesus cares about your deepest sorrow? In this episode, Jess and Melissa walk through Luke 7:11–17, where Jesus encounters a grieving widow on her way to bury her only son. Moved with compassion, Jesus steps into her heartbreak, br...

Send us Fan Mail Shame, rejection, and brokenness can leave us feeling isolated and unworthy. Have you ever wondered if Jesus is willing to meet you in your deepest need? In this episode, Melissa and Jess walk through the accounts of Jesus healing the man with leprosy in Matthew 8:1–4, Mark 1:40–45, and Luke 5:12–16. As the man falls before Jesus and pleads for cleansing, we see Christ's comp...

Send us Fan Mail Sin and sickness can leave us feeling helpless and weighed down. Have you ever wondered if Jesus sees your struggle or if He can truly bring healing? In this episode, Melissa and Jess walk through the accounts of the paralyzed man in Matthew 9:1-9, Mark 2:1-12, and Luke 5:17-26. As faithful friends bring the man to Jesus, we see Christ's power not only to heal his body but al...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, doubt creeps in. Have you ever been in a situation where you just didn't know what was going to happen or how you were going to get through, and if the Lord was near? Was He going to get you through? How? When? Will He really? In this episode, Melissa and Jess go through John 4:46-54 where Jesus heals a sick child from a far. The boy's father pleaded with Jesu...

Send us Fan Mail Are you struggling with a troubled past? Are you feeling broken, ashamed, or alone in sin? You are not alone! Transformation, healing and freedom are waiting for you in Christ! In this episode, Jess and Melissa are going through John 4:1-42 which tells us of the encounter Jesus had with a Samaritan woman; a woman with a troubled past and seemingly alone. Jesus met her there, right...

Send us Fan Mail The story of Nicodemus is one of a growing faith. What started as hesitation, curiosity, unbelief, grew into a faith bringing forth courage. In this episode, Melissa and Jess go through John 3:1-21. From Nicodemus's secret visit with Jesus after dark to defending Jesus to his fellow Pharisees and assisting with the burial of Jesus, we are encouraged by this rising faith!  Sup...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like something was too small to bring to the Lord? Maybe you thought it wasn't worth it and there are bigger things to worry about. In this episode, Jess and Melissa discuss Jesus's first miracle in John 2:1-12. Jesus and His disciples were at a wedding where the wine had run out, and Jesus ends up turning water into wine. The supply of wine running ou...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to season 11 of the Faith Rest Life Podcast: Jesus in the Storm! Our desire for this season is to come together and have our hearts burn within us as the Lord opens up His word to us, just as two of Jesus' followers experienced when they recognized Jesus after His resurrection (Luke 24:30-34). We may face many storms in our lives; storms in our marriages, relationship...

Send us Fan Mail What an encouraging, faith building season this has been! In the final episode of Traveling Through the Psalms, Melissa, Jess and Kenzie reflect on some of their favorite moments from this season.  Stay tuned for next season! We are really excited about what the Lord  has given us to share with you! Support the show We want to connect with you!  Watch us on Youtube! https://www.yo...

Send us Fan Mail Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Join Melissa, Jess and Kenzie as they travel through Psalm 150, the grand finale of the Psalms and our season of traveling! What better way to end this beautiful season than a call to worship and diving into the incredible power of praising God in the joyous seasons and the battles. Looking for encouragement in the battle you're...

Send us Fan Mail Are you depending on the Lord in your work, your marriage, in parenting? Sometimes it can feel like we are working tirelessly in things, so ask yourself: Am I depending on the Lord in this, am I working unto Him? After we reflect on this, it doesn't mean that things will become magically easy, but we will be filled with a rest that only the Lord can provide through trying sea...

Send us Fan Mail Are you feeing weary and defeated? In John 16:33, Jesus says, "Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." Be reminded and encouraged today that you are victorious in Christ! Join Melissa, Jess and Kenzie as they travel through Psalm 45 and proclaim the victory we hold in the Lord. Support the show We want to c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kenzie shares a piece of her testimony and how Psalm 40 is beautifully woven through the incredible encounter she had with God in this season. Join Melissa, Jess and Kenzie as they dwell in the goodness and tenderhearted mercy of Jesus through the power of a testimony. Support the show We want to connect with you!  Watch us on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@Fai...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Valentine's! What better way to step into "love day" than reflecting on the Gospel and the love of God? We are crowned with tender mercies because of the blood of Christ. Let's rejoice in that every day!  Support the show We want to connect with you!  Watch us on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@FaithRestLife. Podcast Faith Rest Life Instagram https://ww...

Send us Fan Mail A single day in the Lord's court is truly better than a thousand elsewhere. Come rest in the refreshment of Jesus and pray with us to grow our desire for the Lord everyday! Join Kenzie, Jess and Melissa as they travel through Psalm 84.  Support the show We want to connect with you!  Watch us on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@FaithRestLife. Podcast Faith Rest Life Instagram...

Send us Fan Mail There is a shared theme in the Psalms we have been going through lately, including this episode... Sitting. Resting. Dwelling. All in God's presence. In the midst of all the noise, let's calm and quiet ourselves as we sit with Jesus. Join Jess, Melissa and Kenzie in Psalm 131. Support the show We want to connect with you!  Watch us on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@Fa...

Send us Fan Mail David knows what's coming; he knows that the protection of His God is on its way! From when David was just a shepherd boy facing Goliath to his plea and prayer in Psalm 17 for the Lord's protection and righteousness to prevail, David's confidence in God remained steadfast! Join Jess, Melissa and Kenzie as they go through Psalm 17. Support the show We want to connect...

Send us Fan Mail We're back!!! Happy New Year, we are SO excited to jump back into Faith Rest Life, traveling through the Psalms and sharing with you in the Lord's presence! Join Melissa, Jess and Kenzie, and refresh your heart and spirit in Jesus, the Living Water. Support the show We want to connect with you!  Watch us on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@FaithRestLife. Podcast Faith R...