The Me and Jesus Podcast

Stewardship is not just about what you manage. It is about why you manage it. In this episode, we dig into the heart behind stewardship and why obedience rooted in fear, pressure, or performance will never last. God is not asking for impressive results. He is looking for faithfulness, trust, and a surrendered heart. Here's the blog post: https://meandjesus.life/2026/01/07/biblical-stewardship-...

Matthew 2 shows us a side of the Christmas story we rarely talk about. When Jesus enters the world as the true King, not everyone celebrates. Herod panics. Power feels threatened. And violence follows. In this episode, we walk through the real timeline of the Magi, why Herod reacted the way he did, and how God protected His Son in the middle of darkness. Christmas isn’t a neutral story. It confron...

The Christmas story feels so familiar that we often stop noticing how surprising it really is. Angels lighting up the night sky. Glory filling a quiet field. And the very first people invited to meet the Messiah were not priests or rulers. They were shepherds. In today’s episode, we slow down and ask an important question. Why them? Why would God choose ordinary shepherds as the first witnesses to...

In this episode, I’m kicking off the full stewardship series and sharing why God gave me the word “stewardship” for 2026, how He started preparing me for it months early, and why learning to manage what we already have is one of the most important parts of spiritual growth. This is a raw look at my life, my routines, my failures, and the real work God is doing in me. If you’ve been praying for “mo...

In this episode, we walk through Luke 2:1–7 and look at what Scripture actually says happened at the birth of Christ. We slow down at the details most of us skip, we break down the actual meaning of “no room at the inn,” and we look at first century Jewish culture so we can understand what Luke assumed his original readers already knew. Resources Mentioned The Bible Knowledge Commentary: https://a...

We don’t talk about this enough, but the Christmas story doesn’t begin in Luke 2. Before there was a baby in a manger, there was a problem humanity couldn’t fix. And until we understand that need, the birth of Jesus will always feel smaller than it actually is. In this first episode of our Christmas series, we go all the way back to Genesis to understand why Christmas was necessary in the first pl...

Today we are talking about five completely free tools that can help you study Scripture with more confidence and clarity. These tools never replace the Bible. They simply help you slow down, understand context, and see what is already there. We start with Proverbs 2:3 to 5 and walk through how to use each tool well. Bible Gateway https://www.biblegateway.com YouVersion Bible App https://www.youver...

Why does reading the Bible in context matter so much? In this episode, I talk about why verses get misinterpreted when we pull them out of their setting and how understanding the surrounding passage, the history, and the bigger story of Scripture helps us read God’s Word accurately. I walk through examples like Philippians 4:13 and Jeremiah 29:11 and explain what Paul meant when he called us to “r...

We live in a culture that tells us our worth is measured by our reflection. But Scripture tells a different story. In this episode, we talk about what it means to see your body through God’s eyes, why it matters, and how to care for it as an act of worship instead of control. Scripture: Genesis 1:26–27, 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, Psalm 139:14, 1 Timothy 4:8, Romans 12:1–2 Key takeaway: You are not you...

Why do we study the Bible? Is it just tradition or obligation? Or is there something deeper happening when we open God’s Word? In this episode, Karleigh breaks down why studying Scripture truly matters, not just for head knowledge but for heart transformation. She talks about what makes the Bible unique, why it carries authority, and how understanding its purpose changes the way we live. This is t...

For years I thought if I just prayed harder, God would take the addiction away. But prayer isn’t a shortcut to healing. You can’t just pray it away. You have to pray through it. In this episode, we talk about what real surrender looks like, how faith and obedience work together, and why grace doesn’t erase your effort, it empowers it. Scripture: James 2:17-18, Romans 12:1-2, John 14:15, 1 John 1:7...

If you’ve ever thought God can forgive other people but not you, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my story of sexual sin, addiction, and shame, and how Jesus met me there. You’ll learn what it means to start over, walk in freedom, and believe that grace really is enough. Scripture: John 8:1–11, 1 Corinthians 6:9–11, Romans 8:1–2 Key takeaway: God isn’t waiting to punish you. He’s waiting to re...

What does it really mean to be content, not just when life feels easy, but when it’s heavy? In this final episode of our Philippians series, we look at Paul’s words in Philippians 4:10–23 and discover what true contentment in Christ looks like. Paul had learned to be content in every circumstance because his strength came from Jesus, not his situation. We’ll talk about how contentment and generosi...

For years, Proverbs 31 made me roll my eyes. Then God used one verse, “She makes her arms strong,” to change how I view health and strength. In this episode, we talk about body stewardship as worship, conviction versus cultural pressure, and what it means to build strength for the calling God placed on your life.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety, worn down by conflict, or just mentally exhausted from everything coming at you? In this episode, we’re diving into Philippians 4:1-9, where Paul lays out a path for lasting peace not through perfect circumstances, but through unity, prayer, and disciplined thinking. These verses are some of the most quoted in the Bible for a reason. They meet us right wh...

Have you ever felt crushed instead of convicted? In this episode, we break down the difference between the Holy Spirit’s loving conviction and the enemy’s condemning lies. Learn how to recognize God’s voice, test what you hear against Scripture, and walk in the freedom Jesus already won for you. Discernment guide: https://kwwj1.myflodesk.com/vrzv0spogr

Have you ever felt like you should be further along by now? Spiritually stuck or worse, slipping backward? In this episode, we’re diving into Philippians 3:12–21, where Paul reminds us that even after decades of following Jesus, he still hadn’t “arrived.” This passage is a holy gut check. It calls us to press on, to let go of what’s behind, and to chase after Christ with everything we’ve got. If y...

Have you ever heard someone say, “God told me,” and something just didn’t sit right? In this episode, we’re talking about how to test the spirits and discern what’s truly from God. Because not every “word” we hear, whether from a pulpit, a TikTok video, or even our own feelings, is from Him. You’ll learn how to measure everything you hear against Scripture, recognize false teaching, and grow in sp...

Pornography is not just a “man’s issue.” It is a human issue and one that many women wrestle with in silence. In this raw and unfiltered episode, I share my own journey with porn addiction, the shame that kept me bound for decades, and the freedom that only Christ can bring. So often women are left out of the conversation. The result? We suffer in silence, convinced that we’re the only ones and th...

Have you ever tried to earn your way into feeling secure with God? If I just pray enough, obey enough, serve enough, then maybe He’ll be pleased with me. Paul blows that mindset apart in Philippians 3:1–11. In today’s episode we’ll unpack: Why joy is possible even in hardship Paul’s warning against legalism and false teachers The danger of trusting religious checklists over Jesus What it means to...

This episode is raw, honest, and a little heavy. We’re talking about sex, lust, porn, and God’s design. For too long, the church has been silent while the world has been loud. I’m breaking that silence today by walking through what Scripture actually says, why God’s design is good, and how He has been redeeming my own story. We’ll cover: God’s design for sex as covenantal, joyful, and good Why abs...

We’re starting a new series in Ephesians, and this first episode lays the foundation. Ephesians shows us who we are in Christ, what God has done for us, and how to walk worthy of our calling. It’s about grace that saves and grace that changes us from the inside out. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Who wrote Ephesians and why it matters The two-part structure of the letter Key themes: spiritual...

In John 14:1–14, Jesus comforts His disciples with the promise of a prepared place and the assurance that He is the only way to the Father. This episode looks at how these truths anchor us in times of fear and uncertainty, and what it means to pray in His name. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The comfort and challenge in “Let not your hearts be troubled” Why Jesus’ “I am the way” claim is both...

Porn is not just a “guy problem.” In this raw and honest episode, I share my own story of struggling with porn as a Christian woman and how shame kept me silent for years. We will talk about the difference between conviction and shame, why this battle is more common than you think, and practical steps to find healing in Christ. You will walk away knowing you are not alone, you are not too far gone...

In John 7:1–24, Jesus challenges the religious leaders’ obsession with appearances and invites us to look deeper, to judge with right judgment. This episode unpacks the context, digs into the tension between truth and tradition, and shows why this matters for us today. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why Jesus delayed going to the Feast of Booths The difference between outward religion and true...