Savage Jesus with Cece

What happens when you make a promise to God… and then go back to the same habits? In this episode of Savage Jesus with Cece , I sit down with Steven McCormick to talk about addiction, faith, guilt, and what it looks like to keep walking with God when your life hasn’t been consistent. Steven shares his story of struggling with alcohol, cryingout to God in moments of desperation, and the reality of...

In this episode of Savage Jesus with Cece, I sit down with Drew Papasan to talk about addiction, trauma, forgiveness, and what real faith looks like. Drew shares his story of childhood abuse and addiction from a young age- but this is not a clean, polished testimony. It is a real one. About Drew Drew Papasan is a Christian pastor, podcast host, husband, and father. He works for an ABA clinic suppo...

Most people are not stuck. They are inconsistent. In this episode of Savage Jesus with Cece , I sit down with Micki Woodford to talk about discipline, faith, and what it really takes to create lasting change. We talk about the tension between motivation and consistency, why waiting to “feel ready” keeps people stuck, and how faith actually shows up in the small, daily decisions most people overloo...

Grief changes everything. It changes how we think, how wepray, and sometimes how we see God. In this episode of Savage Jesus with Cece , I sit downwith Nichole Haugen to talk honestly about grief, faith, and the messy middle that many people experience after loss. Nichole shares her own journey through grief and how itreshaped her relationship with God. We talk about the questions people are often...

This message reframes sex through ownership. Paul’s templetheology lands hard: “Do you not realize… you are not your own; you were bought with a price?” If you still “own” you, you must manage you—and you don’t have the power. But when God owns you, He manages what He owns. Practically, that means run from sexual sin (not reason with it), guard the vault (Prov 4:23), cut soul-tie access and secret...

A frank, Scripture-anchored talk on sex that starts where the Bible starts: desire is good, because God designed it. We reframe sex as a gift in a container (covenant), expose how culture hijacks desire, name the difference between transgressions (acts) and iniquities (bents), and then build a grace-filled game plan: surrender your body to God, setguardrails, walk in community, repent fast and res...

Four sticky images to order dating God’s way— Eden (presence, purpose, parameters), the Tram (dating as movement, not a home), the Vault (guard your heart), and Light (shine, don’t hide). This piece pulls Genesis 2, Proverbs 4, 1 Corinthians 15, and Philippians 2 into real Friday-night decisions: who gets access, when to exit, how to keep God at the centre so chemistry doesn’t outrun character. Pr...

“Single but Not Alone” reframes singleness as God’s prepschool, not a holding cell. With Scripture, humour, and real-world moves, it shows how to build with God, grow self-awareness, raise your standards beyond dimples, and cultivate community—so you arrive to any future relationship as a solid one, not a hungry half. Ecclesiastes calls the season a gift; 2 Peter says you’re already equipped. This...

A frank, funny, heart-level guide for anyone who keeps loving hard and landing hard. It’s Complicated: God’s Design for Relationships in a Swipe-Right World opens with Aim Before You Swipe —a message for the exhausted and the hopeful: God called “alone” not good , culture keeps moving thegoalposts, and you don’t need another almost—you need a steady target. We walk from Eden to your DMs: place, pu...

Feeling invisible, undervalued, or overwhelmed by fear andintimidation? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore how God transforms seasons of drought—times of loneliness, rejection, or insignificance—into downpours of purpose, presence, and power. Using real-life examples andbiblical insights, learn how to survive the struggle, embrace your story, and step into the destiny God has for you.

We all stumble, fail, and fall short—but your failures are not the end of your story. In this episode, we walk through the transformation of Simon into Peter, exploring how God takes our mistakes, disappointments, and missteps and turnsthem into purpose. Learn how to embrace God’s vision for your life, step intothe calling He has for you, and see your failures as the starting point for destiny, no...

Life is noisy, chaotic, and full of distractions—but your focus can make all the difference. In this episode, we explore how to live intentionally, following Paul’s example of focusing on purpose over panic. Learn practical ways to decide your distractions, ask the right questions, and keep your eyes on what truly matters, even when the world is trying to pull you off course. Suggested Call to Act...

In this episode, we explore the journey from damage to destiny. Everyone carries some form of pain—trauma, abuse, mistakes, addiction, or brokenness—but your past doesn’t define you. Using the story of Mephibosheth, Peter and the man with the mat in John 5, we uncover how God calls, carries, and covers our damage, flipping shame into purpose and scars into testimony. Learn practical steps to bring...

In this episode, we explore the journey from damage todestiny. Everyone carries some form of pain—trauma, abuse, mistakes, addiction, or brokenness—but your past doesn’t define you. Using the story of Mephibosheth,we uncover how God calls, carries, and covers our damage, flipping shame into purpose and scars into testimony. Learn practical steps to bring your pain to God, make healing a decision,...

A raw, first-aid guide for the moment after you slip. “God Loves the Addicts” speaks straight into the shame spiral—naming the sin without naming you as the sin. It shows how Scripture makes room for real struggle (Romans 7;Micah 7:8), why secrecy keeps you stuck, and how to fall toward God and people who can carry a corner of your mat. No clichés, no finger-pointing—just a clear path back: tell t...

A straight-talking, heart-level piece for anyone burnt byreligion or simply curious about Jesus. “Not this B.S. Religion Stuff Again!”(B.S. = Before-Spirit ) calls out the posturing and the arguments whilesomeone’s still hurting on the floor. It walks through real rooms and reallives—anxious nights, church foyers, late-night texts—and keeps coming back tothe simple centre: love God with everything...

A straight-talking, heart-level piece for anyone burnt byreligion or simply curious about Jesus. “Not this B.S. Religion Stuff Again!”(B.S. = Before-Spirit ) calls out the posturing and the arguments whilesomeone’s still hurting on the floor. It walks through real rooms and reallives—anxious nights, church foyers, late-night texts—and keeps coming back tothe simple centre: love God with everything...

“God Ain’t Grading You: The Test Is for You, Not Him”

We don't realise the impact of this statement: how thedevil can be in the details of things we want from God, and can actually sabotage our faith walk.

We are addicted to answers. We want God to explain everything before we take the first step. We want clarity to feel like confirmation. And if we’re honest— we trust our understanding more than we trust God.

There’s a kind of praise that doesn’t come easy. A worship that isn’t dressed in pretty words and perfect harmonies. It’s not the kind that rises in stadiums or Sunday services where everyone’shands are raised and everything looks fine. It’s the hallelujah that shakes hell .

If your relationship with God isn’t right, no relationship will ever feel right.

When Faith Meets Fragility Let’s start with a difficult question—one that too many Christians have asked in the silence of their bedrooms or behind the closed doors of their own minds: “Is it a sin to be depressed?” Let me be clear: Struggling with mental health does not make you less saved, less spiritual, or less loved by God.

Do you know the difference between Conviction & Condemnation? Keep listening to find out.

Are we showing the heart of Jesus, or are we more focussed on being right than kind?