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Found & CrownedWho are you God?From betrayal to blessing, this episode explores how God turns harm into purpose through the story of Joseph in the Book of Genesis. I share real-life testimonies of provision, lessons from Taoist wisdom, and the invitation of Jesus Christ in John 4 to receive “living water.” When life tests you, will you trust your own understanding—or surrender to divine grace?https://a.co/d/dmGxYMbThe Prison Psalms Daily Devotionals for more Devos like this.
2026-02-1608 min
Found & CrownedIf it’s not good, then He’s not done.A raw, faith-filled story of addiction, prison, and the fight for redemption. I read a real letter to a judge for a friend incarcerated since 16—9 years behind bars, 500+ books, three Bibles later, still battling change. This episode explores mercy, consequences, repentance, and hope, inspired by Erwin McManus’s idea that the most spiritual act is to choose. Can grace rewrite a life?https://a.co/d/dmGxYMbThe Prison Psalms Daily Devotionals for more Devos like this.
2026-02-1506 min
Found & CrownedPrison, Pain, and Purpose: How Losing Control Led Me to FaithWe all put our faith in something—science, success, ourselves. But what happens when self-reliance leads to anxiety, overthinking, and pain? In this episode, I share how prison stripped away distractions and taught me to trust God, not my own strength. Through Scripture, C.S. Lewis, and personal testimony, discover how surrender brings peace, purpose, and hope—even when life doesn’t make sense.https://a.co/d/dmGxYMbThe Prison Psalms Daily Devotionals for more Devos like this.
2026-02-1308 min
Found & CrownedDead Men Walking: Pain, Repentance, and Waking Up to Real LifeHave you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions—working, sleeping, waiting for the next event—wondering if this is all life has to offer?In this episode, we explore what it means to be a “dead man walking.” Through personal stories, conversations with friends, heartbreak, and reflections on C.S. Lewis’ The Problem of Pain, we examine why suffering has a way of waking us up to reality. As Lewis writes, pain is not an illusion—it is unmasked evil, the moment when we can no longer pretend that something isn’t wrong.
2026-02-0406 min
Found & CrownedFaith in Prison: How Prayer, Grace, and Trust in God Change EverythingIn this episode, I share a deeply personal testimony about faith tested behind bars—how daily prayer, unwavering trust in God, and the wisdom of a woman named Miss K reshaped my understanding of grace. For years, I prayed by name for my judge, prosecutor, and lawyer, believing Proverbs when it says that God turns the hearts of kings according to His will.When sentencing day came, mercy met justice in a way I could never have orchestrated myself.
2026-02-0105 min
Found & CrownedChasing the Wind: Career, Envy, and the Quiet Life | A Reflection on EcclesiastesIn a world obsessed with success, hustle, and comparison, the book of Ecclesiastes offers a sobering and freeing perspective. In this episode, we reflect on Solomon’s wisdom—how envy often fuels our ambition, why endless striving can feel like chasing the wind, and why quietness may be more valuable than constant achievement.https://a.co/d/dmGxYMbThe Prison Psalms Daily Devotionals for more Devos like this.
2026-01-3105 min
Found & CrownedAre All Religion the Same? Christianity, the Bible, and the Story of a God Who Walks With UsIs all religion the same? Are all gods interchangeable? And why does Christianity claim something different?In this episode, I share my personal journey of discovering faith without growing up in a Christian home—from Catholic school to reading the Bible while incarcerated, and later studying other sacred texts like the Quran and observing Buddhist and Hindu practices during my travels.This is not a debate or an attack on other religions. It’s an honest reflection on what I noticed while studying different belief systems: their origins, their teac...
2026-01-2906 min
Found & CrownedBe Still and Know: Healing, Waiting, and Trusting God When Life Feels UncertainHave you ever woken up feeling lost, unsure of what to do next, craving security, clarity, and direction? In this episode, I share a deeply personal reflection on healing, stillness, and learning to trust God in seasons of transition.
2026-01-2704 min
Found & CrownedIt is for FREEDOM that Christ has set you freeWhat does it mean to obey and to be free? I found out the hard way that sometimes it’s God making all the wrong things right, especially for those who remain loyal to Him. Of course He prefers obedience. Any sane parent would, but our loving Father continues to love us despite our disobedience, He just always calls us back home. And this is ultimately the freedom that Jesus is talking about. https://a.co/d/dmGxYMbThe Pr...
2026-01-2005 minFound & CrownedThe Worst Prison In AmericaIn this episode, I share what I experienced inside prison when we were in transit from one facility to another. It’s how we lived, survived and ultimately changed our perspective from the worst place we’ve been in our lives that changed us. It’s how God uses unlikely places to stretch our capacity to grow and know Him and others more.
2026-01-1705 minFound & CrownedThe Framework that Helps Me Remember GodIn this episode I share how I view God and the world. I’ve been studying the scriptures for 5 years and sometimes the Word gets confusing and we don’t always apply what we read but with this framework, I remember God especially in times when the world drowns Him out.
2026-01-1505 min
Found & CrownedWhen Suffering Reveals the Heart: Pride, Assumptions, and the Call to SurrenderMany people assume I’m suffering because I’m recovering from a kidney transplant but the truth is, this season doesn’t even rank in the top ten hardest moments of my life. What’s been more revealing is how people respond to perceived suffering, and how assumptions often say more about the observer than the one enduring pain.In this episode, I reflect on loving difficult people, speaking truth in love, and confronting our own pride, insecurity, and old nature. Drawing from Scripture, my prison testimony, and the Serenity Prayer, I explore how God uses suffering to strip...
2026-01-1305 min
Found & CrownedIf Your Faith Is Not Enduring: Trusting God Through Suffering and HealingIn this episode, I share how my understanding of truth, faith, and people has expanded over the past year. Loving God is clear but loving others, especially when they disappoint or don’t share the same vision, is much harder.Fresh off a kidney transplant and forced into stillness, I reflect on endurance, healing, and trusting God when the process feels slow, boring, or painful. Drawing from Isaiah 7:9, I explore what it means to have an enduring faith one that keeps believing even when the future isn’t visible and some dreams must die.
2026-01-1105 min
Found & CrownedPeople Can Change: A Kidney Transplant and Choosing Character Over CorruptionWaking up after a kidney transplant, lying in a hospital bed again, I was reminded of prison but this time, I chose the pain. Two years after my release, I reflect on why I still believe people can change, and how choosing character, integrity, and faith can transform a life and a nation.
2026-01-0904 minFound & CrownedFrom Fishermen to Foundations: John 1 and the Radical Call of JesusIn this episode, we dive deep into John 1 and the radical way Jesus calls ordinary people into extraordinary purpose.The first disciples weren’t powerful, polished, or prestigious, they were fishermen, common laborers, and overlooked people waiting for hope. Yet Jesus called them anyway. Not because of performance, potential metrics, or spiritual résumé but because He qualifies those He calls.We explore:Why Jesus changes identity before behaviorWhat it means that Simon was called “Peter” before he ever preachedHow this dismantles performance-based discipleshipThe difference bet...
2026-01-0332 minFound & CrownedThe Light That Exposes: John 1, Christmas, and the Cost of Knowing JesusChristmas isn’t just about warmth, nostalgia, or tradition—it’s about the Light entering a dark world.In this episode of Found & Crowned, we continue our journey through John 1, unpacking what it truly means when Scripture says Jesus is “the true light that gives light to everyone.” We reflect on Christmas stories—joyful, lonely, awkward, painful—and ask the deeper question: Do we actually know who Jesus is, or have we settled for a comfortable version of Him?We talk about:Why John the Baptist mattered—and why he wasn’t the lightWhat it means...
2025-12-2733 minFound & CrownedWho Is Jesus Really? | John 1 Explained (Bible Study for New & Seeking Believers)Most people love God.Few actually know Jesus.That’s why we’re starting at the beginning.📖 John 1✝️ The Word made flesh💡 Light that darkness cannot overcomeThis is your reminder:You don’t find life by looking inward—you find it by looking at Him.
2025-12-1829 minFound & CrownedBreaking Cycles: Excellence, Resentment, and the Hard Work of Inner TransformationIn this raw and real conversation, Jerica and Jaira, the Prodigal Daughters, sit down on a quiet island after attending Presence, a two-day transformational seminar that reopened old lessons, challenged their comfort zones, and exposed the difference between average thinking and excellent thinking.They unpack:What “excellent thinking” actually looks likeHow small compromises create bigger problems in our lives and communitiesThe Filipino habit of “bahala na” and how it shapes systems, culture, and our personal standardsParenting, leadership, and how excellence starts in the homeThe 4 R’s—...
2025-12-1029 minFound & CrownedLoving Our Parents: The Hardest Relationship to HealI was ranting in the beginning... but we chose to uncover the truth rather than hide it. Why is it easier to love friends than our own parents? In this honest episode, we unpack triggers, boundaries, shallow family ties, and what it means to build a real relationship with the people who raised us.
2025-12-0140 minFound & CrownedFrom Floods to Faith: Why Filipino Families Hold the Key to Ending CorruptionThe Philippines isn’t breaking.It’s revealing what we’ve ignored for generations.Rallies. Corruption. Flood projects that never end.And we act shocked — like we didn’t see this coming.Here’s the truth nobody wants to say out loud:The nation rots when the home rots first.And that’s the wound we keep refusing to open.Because if Jesus walked into the Philippines today…most of us wouldn’t recognize Him.He wouldn’t be onstage with a spotlight.He’d be the OFW steppi...
2025-11-2329 minFound & CrownedDay 7: Why Rest Is Essential for Healing After a Toxic RelationshipWelcome to Day 7 of the 30-Day Detox From Toxic Relationships.Today’s message is simple—you don’t have to do anything. You rest.After days of emotional work, reflection, and breaking harmful patterns, this episode invites you to pause and let your nervous system finally breathe. Healing doesn’t just happen through journaling, prayer, or therapy. Healing happens when your body feels safe enough to receive the work you’re doing.In this episode, we explore:Why rest is critical after leaving a toxic relationshipHow unhealed trauma keeps your body st...
2025-11-1713 minFound & CrownedEnneagram Retreat Review: How Understanding Your Type Can Transform Your LifeWe attended an Enneagram retreat that completely changed how we see ourselves — and each other. From judgmental habits to understanding family dynamics, here’s the honest truth about how knowing your type can transform your relationships and your life.**Disclaimer: Not Enneagram experts but we loved the retreat! Let us know if you want to sign for the retreat because it really is transformative :) ***
2025-11-1419 minFound & CrownedDay 6: Clarity & Meaningful PursuitsReinventing Yourself After Heartbreak: The Beginning of Meaningful PursuitsIn this episode, Jaira shares inspiring reinvention stories from JK Rowling, Sarah Blakely, and Whitney Wolfe Herd — women who turned heartbreak, rejection, and ruin into resurrection.She opens up about her own journey of rediscovering joy after pain — from her time in prison to learning how to build, create, and trust God again. You’ll learn how to:Find healthy ways to be happy again, even when it’s hardTransform heartbreak into a new purposeBuild meaning thro...
2025-11-0518 minFound & CrownedDay 5: Healing After Toxic LoveIn Day Five of the 30-Day Detox from Toxic Relationships, we’re talking about healing — not the pretty kind, but the real, raw kind. The kind that requires responsibility.Because while grief and heartbreak look different for everyone, you are responsible for getting back up. You decide how long you’ll stay down.In this episode, we unpack the five deep layers of healing:Healing from betrayal — rebuilding trust and learning to see people clearly again.Healing from projection — owning your patterns and breaking the blame cycle.Healing from cynicism —...
2025-10-2926 minFound & CrownedDay 4: The Secrets That Keep Us in BondageIn this powerful episode, Jaira David dives deep into Day 4 of the How to Break Free from Counterfeit Love journey — exposing the hidden traps that keep us stuck in toxic relationships and emotional bondage. From pornography and deception to the dopamine addiction of toxic love, Jaira unpacks how the enemy uses false intimacy to destroy our peace and disconnect us from God’s design for love.You’ll learn how to reset your mind, reclaim your self-worth, and rewire your brain through biblical truth, prayer, and no-contact discipline. This is your call to stop chasing counterfeit love and st...
2025-10-2126 minFound & CrownedDay 3: We Need People: Healing Through Godly Relationships and Safe CommunityWe’re hurt in relationships… but we’re also healed in relationships. 💔➡️❤️Day 3 is all about dusting off your contact list and finding the right, God-sent people who help you grow, not break you. In this episode, we dive into:How to spot safe, honest communityThe difference between God’s design of love vs. counterfeit lovePractical steps to reconnect with people who restore hope instead of draining itBecause ultimate healing doesn’t come from people — it comes from God, who uses the right ones as vessels of His love.If the...
2025-09-2926 minFound & CrownedCharlie Kirk, Family Values, and the Truth About Gender ConfusionIn this episode, we dive into the convictions of Charlie Kirk — a bold Christian voice in today’s culture wars. We talk about why the family unit is the backbone of society, how mainstream media pushes confusing narratives about gender and identity, and why biblical principles bring clarity in a world full of lies.From Netflix shows to government policies, to stories of prison inmates receiving sex-change operations, we expose how culture glorifies confusion instead of truth. We also discuss why self-rejection never leads to peace, and how knowing who God made you to be i...
2025-09-2223 minFound & CrownedDay 2: No Complaints & No Self-Pitying, How to be IrreplaceableWhat do you do when betrayal breaks your heart — but God is still calling you higher? 💔 In this episode, I share the most painful call I’ve ever received: finding out my ex was unfaithful. Instead of drowning in self-pity, I chose to confront heartbreak with faith, gratitude, and the truth of Scripture.This is Day 2 of my 30-Day Detox from Counterfeit Love, where we uncover how toxic patterns, infidelity, and counterfeit intimacy can leave us empty — and how God’s design for love restores, rebuilds, and makes us truly irreplaceable.Through Numbers 11 and my own...
2025-09-1522 min
Found & CrownedDay 1: 30-Day Detox from Counterfeit Love | 10 Red Flags & How to HealWelcome to Day 1 of the 30-Day Detox from Counterfeit Love. In this episode, Jaira opens up about her own recent breakup and the painful patterns that keep so many women stuck in toxic cycles. Together, we’ll uncover the 10 red flags that reveal counterfeit love, why we crave affection even when it hurts us, and how to lay a solid foundation for healing and freedom.If you’ve ever felt trapped in unhealthy relationships, settling for less than you deserve, or struggling to let go of someone who drains you—this series will help you move from deceiv...
2025-09-0829 minFound & Crowned10 Things We Wish I Knew in My 20s for a Peaceful LifeStill with Jerica David :) Turning 30 soon made us look back on the hardest lessons of our twenties—about money, boundaries, family, healing, and faith. In this episode, we share the 10 things we wish we knew earlier so you can find more peace, joy, and purpose in your own life. Because sometimes, peace doesn’t come from avoiding pain—it comes from finding the courage to grow through it.
2025-09-0334 minFound & CrownedI Thought He’d Change. He Didn’t. I Did. | Faith, Relationships & True TransformationIn this episode of Found & Crowned, I sit down with my twin sister, Jerica (a.k.a. Je), for a raw and honest conversation about one big question: Can people really change?We explore the tension between wanting our partners to grow, the cycles of self-sabotage we all fall into, and the difference between true transformation and simple behavior modification. From relationships to faith to personal growth, we dig into how change is possible—but only when it starts from within.Together, we talk about:Why so many of us repeat cycles in rela...
2025-08-2624 minFound & CrownedOvercoming Fear and Finding Purpose | How Faith Heals Trauma and Builds True StrengthAre you tired of feeling stuck, ashamed, or afraid to grow? In this powerful episode, Jaira David shares her journey from prison to purpose—and how God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. Through personal stories, Scripture (2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 11:6), and raw reflections on fear, obedience, and healing, she unpacks how to overcome trauma and step into your calling with courage.Whether you’re recovering from grief, battling imposter syndrome, or just hungry for a fresh start, this message will speak to your soul.Plus: Discover the “Know Thyself, Grow Thyself” inner healing course designed to...
2025-07-1816 minFound & CrownedBitterness, Prison, and the Inner Work of Healing: How Knowing Yourself Can Set You FreeIn this vulnerable episode, Jaira reflects on how bitterness, anger, and jealousy almost consumed her before her incarceration—and how God used prison to transform her from the inside out. From growing up in a loud, angry household to realizing her worth behind bars, she unpacks the truth: bitterness doesn’t just sit quietly in the soul—it spreads. You’ll hear raw reflections on culture, connection, shame, and healing, and an invitation to do the deep inner work through her new course, Know Thyself to Grow Thyself. This is not just a podcast episode—it’s a wake-up call to stop...
2025-07-1513 minFound & CrownedIs Rock Bottom a Gift?Need a daily reminder that God still works in hopeless situations? Check out The Prison Pslams, a Daily Devotional for people who are incarcerated and feel trapped by their own prisons: https://a.co/d/84Xre6Q Why does God allow people to hit rock bottom before redeeming them? In this raw and redemptive episode of Found & Crowned, Jaira David dives deep into one of the most personal and painful questions believers and skeptics alike wrestle with. Sharing her own testimony of finding Christ in prison—and reflecting on others who found God in the...
2025-07-0120 minFound & CrownedFinding Rest in a Restless WorldA workbook for anyone who has gone through a post-traumatic experience and is looking for direction. Get your free e-book: What They Don't Tell Women After Prison: https://tr.ee/VN0cwY9A2h After prison, freedom came with new choices—and new struggles. In this deeply personal episode, Jaira David opens up about the invisible tug-of-war between serving God and chasing worldly success. From the wisdom of Hebrews 3 to Jesus’ words about serving two masters, this episode explores spiritual rest, purpose, and the reality of a soul that can’t be filled...
2025-06-2715 minFound & CrownedCount It All Joy: What Trials Teach Us About God and OurselvesHave you ever wondered why your faith is being tested? In this episode of Found & Crowned, Jaira David unpacks James 1:5–12 to reveal what it means to truly endure — not just with grit, but with joy. From wrestling with doubt to learning how to persevere with purpose, she breaks down the difference between endurance, perseverance, and steadfastness.You’ll hear raw reflections on spiritual growth, real trials, and the truth about why so many of us live faith-limited lives. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or unstable, this episode is your call to stability, strength, and surrender.Learn...
2025-06-2421 minFound & CrownedWhy I Still Struggle After Prison—And Why Jesus Is the Only Way OutIn this raw and honest episode of Found and Crowned, host Jaira David reflects on the invisible war that begins even after the bars are gone. Sharing her personal struggle with staying committed, facing discomfort, and resisting old patterns, she explores Romans 7. From the depths of prison to the complexity of post-freedom living, Jaira opens up about how only Jesus can rescue us from ourselves.This episode dives deep into:Why doing hard things is essential after prison (and how it rewires your brain)The inner conflict Paul describes in Romans 7—and why it...
2025-06-2129 minFound & CrownedStop Trauma Dumping: Change Your Words, Change Your LifeWhat if your biggest block to healing… is your own mouth?In this unfiltered debut episode, Jaira David confronts a hard truth: the way we talk about our pain can keep us stuck in it. From inside prison walls to the pages of Philippians 4, she shares how trauma dumping, toxic friendships, and negativity can quietly destroy your peace—and what scripture says to do instead.You’ll learn:Why venting isn’t healing (and when it becomes emotional bondage)How to rewire your speech using Paul’s letter from prisonThe surp...
2025-06-1617 minFound & CrownedConvicted & Called: From Prison to PurposeWhat does conviction really mean—especially when you’ve lived through it both legally and spiritually?In this raw and redemptive episode, Jaira shares her personal story of being incarcerated and how the Bible became more than just a book—it became a lifeline. From prison walls to spiritual awakening, she explores how scripture doesn’t just inform—it convicts, heals, and restores.If you've ever wrestled with shame, struggled to find direction, or felt distant from your purpose, this episode offers deep encouragement and practical insight. Jaira unpacks the difference between worldly self-help and divine transform...
2025-06-1213 minFound & CrownedFamily Isn’t Always Blood: Healing, Forgiveness & FaithWhen Jaira walked out of prison, she didn’t just pray for freedom—she prayed for her family. In this raw and healing episode, she opens up about the journey of rebuilding broken relationships, healing from church hurt, and redefining what family means in a world where blood doesn’t always equal belonging.From island life to isolation, dysfunction to divine connection, this episode dives deep into:Rebuilding trust with your family after traumaNavigating toxic environments and broken circlesHow to recognize your God-sent communityThe pain of church hu...
2025-06-1012 minFound & CrownedHope in the Dark: When Prison Becomes Holy GroundA Daily Devotional especially for Prisoners, The Prison Psalms, available now in Amazon: https://a.co/d/079ryjeWhat happens when society writes you off—but God doesn’t?In this powerful and personal episode, Jaira reads a letter from her dear friend AD, a woman still serving time in prison. AD’s story is raw and real: addiction, grief, loss, and incarceration. But even behind bars, she shines with faith, hope, and grace—a spiritual mother to many, and a living testimony of the love of Jesus.Jaira reflects on:
2025-06-0811 minFound & CrownedWhen You Don’t Feel Qualified: Insecurity, Calling & God’s Relentless FaithfulnessEver felt too broken, too young, or too unqualified to walk in your purpose?In this raw and reflective episode, Jaira opens up about her personal wrestle with insecurity, fear, and self-doubt—and how the call of the prophet Jeremiah gave her the courage to rise. From a prison cell to a public platform, she shares how God’s faithfulness and mercy stayed constant, even when she questioned her worth.You’ll hear:A powerful reflection on Jeremiah 1 and the Hebrew meaning behind God's promisesHow Lamentations 3 speaks to trauma recovery and spiritual...
2025-06-0514 minFound & CrownedHow to Love Jesus Daily: The L.O.R.D. Framework That Changed My LifeWhat does it really mean to have a relationship with Jesus—not religion, not rules, but real intimacy?After a conversation with an atheist, Jaira felt led to reflect on what anchors her faith every day. In this episode, she unpacks the acronym L.O.R.D.—Love, Obey, Rejoice, and Daily Devote—a powerful spiritual rhythm forged in the fire of incarceration and still guiding her life today.You’ll learn:The difference between knowing about Jesus and walking with HimHow simple, daily habits can radically transform your heartWhy relig...
2025-06-0314 minFound & CrownedWhen Grief Interrupts Your Life: Finding God in the Pain of LossWhat do you do when life suddenly stops—and grief shows up at your door?In this deeply raw and honest episode, Jaira shares the unfiltered moments following a sudden death in her home. What started as a normal day turned into a sacred interruption—one that reshaped how she sees empathy, faith, and what it really means to live with purpose.This episode explores:The invisible weight of grief in everyday momentsWhy loss breaks us open in holy waysHow Jesus models compassion, even when life feels inte...
2025-06-0109 minFound & Crowned“What If Simple Was Enough?” – On Love, Siargao, and Growing Through the MessIn this honest and heartfelt episode, I reflect on the beauty and complexity of doing life with someone whose dreams look different from mine. From working on projects with my futurist boyfriend to living simply in Siargao, I’ve learned that growth comes not from control—but from grace, community, and the courage to keep going.You'll hear about how I learned to love more deeply, trust more freely, and let go of online negativity to focus on what really matters. Whether you're building a future, healing from your past, or just trying to stay hopeful in a me...
2025-05-2914 minFound & CrownedReligion Failed Me.What if God is calling you—but not through religion, rituals, or rules?In this soul-searching episode, Jaira shares the unexpected moment she met Jesus in prison—not through church, but through a desperate cry for truth. She opens up about walking away from religious routine, the difference between tradition and transformation, and why even atheists and churchgoers often wrestle with the same spiritual emptiness.You’ll hear:The raw story of how Jesus met her behind barsThe truth about spiritual arrogance (even in church culture)Why performing for Go...
2025-05-2709 minFound & CrownedFrom Ego to Exodus: When God Challenges What You PreferWhy do we fight to stay comfortable—even when it’s costing us our peace, our purpose, or our freedom?In this eye-opening episode of Found & Crowned, Jaira David explores what happens when God breaks our preferences to lead us into something greater. Drawing from the wilderness journey of the Israelites and her own season of incarceration, she unpacks how ego, fear, and false control can trap us in toxic cycles—even when we believe we’re following God.You’ll hear:The hidden danger of living by preference over purposeHow cycles...
2025-05-2526 minFound & CrownedGrace over Grind: Leading Like Jesus in BusinessCan you be ambitious and gentle? Can you lead powerfully without losing your soul?In this vulnerable and insightful episode, Jaira opens up about the reality of leading a team of seven while learning to choose grace over grind. Drawing from Philippians 2:3–4 and her own journey as a purpose-driven entrepreneur, she explores how godly leadership isn't about power—it’s about people.You’ll discover:The difference between leading with control vs. callingHow to build trust when you’ve been betrayed beforeWays to speak life over your team—especiall...
2025-05-2212 minFound & CrownedFrom Prison to Peace: Island Lessons from SiargaoWhat if the clarity you’re looking for isn’t in your next big move—but in your next quiet moment?In this soul-soothing episode, Jaira takes you on a reflective walk through the island of Siargao, sharing the quiet lessons that have shaped her healing and purpose after prison. Amid swaying palms and slow mornings, she uncovers how stillness, gratitude, and presence can bring you back to who you truly are.This episode explores:How nature helps reset your mind, body, and spiritWhat slowing down taught her about identity and joy...
2025-05-2009 minFound & CrownedBushidō & the Narrow Road: The Pursuit of Virtue in a Noisy WorldIn a world that rewards comfort, compromise, and conformity—what does it mean to live a courageous and honorable life?In this powerful episode, Jaira draws from her Japanese roots and reflects on the ancient Bushidō code—the way of the warrior—to explore a modern pursuit of virtue through the lens of faith. Woven with personal stories of family, wartime resilience, and spiritual awakening, she shares how God invites us to live with conviction, integrity, and purpose, even when the world doesn’t understand us.This episode explores:What Bushidō and Jesus have in common
2025-05-1511 minFound & CrownedTo My Future Kids: Run from the Man Without ConvictionsIn a world full of smooth talkers and shallow promises, how do you teach your children to choose character over charisma?In this deeply personal episode, Jaira writes a heartfelt letter to her future children—a warning, a legacy, and a mother’s prayer. Shaped by heartbreak, healed by truth, and anchored in faith, she shares hard-earned wisdom about love, values, and walking away from anything that demands your compromise.This episode unpacks:Why convictions matter more than chemistryThe danger of charm without characterWhat to teach your daughter...
2025-05-0406 minFound & CrownedPrison Psalms: The Faithful Prison JourneyWhat happens when hope finds you behind bars?In this special episode of Found & Crowned, Jaira opens the pages of her book Prison Psalms and reads aloud her most personal poem: “The Faithful Prison Journey.”Written in a jail cell during one of the darkest seasons of her life, this raw and redemptive piece captures the moment faith was born from pain—when shackles became sacred and silence became a space for divine encounter.Jaira reflects on:The early days of incarceration and spiritual awakeningThe surprising ways God speaks through isol...
2025-04-2719 minFound & CrownedFrom Nobodies to Nations: The Jesus Way of LeadershipWhat if true leadership has nothing to do with titles, talent, or ten-step plans—and everything to do with heart posture?In this powerful episode, Jaira unpacks what it means to lead like Jesus: with compassion, conviction, and courage. Forget the corporate ladder—this is about kingdom influence. Jesus didn’t pick the perfect team. He picked the overlooked, the unqualified, the messy—and turned them into a movement.Jaira gets real about:The tension between running businesses and serving like ChristHow trauma, pride, and burnout reveal deeper heart issues in leaders...
2025-04-2312 minFound & CrownedStuck But Strong: Living with Grit in Seasons of DelayWhat do you do when freedom feels close—but not yet?When the door hasn’t opened, and the waiting gets heavy?In this raw and heartfelt episode, Jaira shares a letter written to her dear friend Elise, a fellow warrior still inside prison, awaiting transition to a halfway house. It’s more than a message—it’s a lifeline for anyone walking through delay, discouragement, or deferred dreams.Inside this episode:What grit really looks like after prison (and in everyday life)Why even the strongest women struggle in silence
2025-04-2016 minFound & CrownedThe Old Me Had to Die: Letting Go of Pride, Lies & People-PleasingWhat happens when the need to be right costs you your peace?In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Jaira David peels back the layers of her former self—the one driven by control, performance, pride, and people-pleasing. She shares how these traits once dictated her relationships, fueled self-destruction, and masked her deepest wounds.But behind prison walls and in the quiet of spiritual awakening, something shifted.Drawing from John 3 and the story of Nicodemus, Jaira unpacks what it means to be truly born again. Not just behavior change—but heart transformation. She introduces the L.O...
2025-04-1920 minFound & CrownedWhen Life Feels Empty: Depression, Faith & the Search for MeaningHave you ever looked at your life and wondered… what’s the point?In this deeply honest episode, Jaira David sits in the silence most people avoid—the moments when life feels hollow, faith feels fragile, and even belief doesn’t make it easier to love others or yourself.Drawing from the raw reflections of Ecclesiastes, the heartbreak behind suicidal thoughts, and the tenderness of the woman with the alabaster jar, Jaira invites listeners into a sacred space of brutal honesty, gritty grace, and rediscovered purpose.This episode explores:Why religious performance...
2025-04-1618 minFound & CrownedCourage: Becoming Unstoppable🎙️ Episode 2: CourageWhat separates a good life from a great one? One word: Courage.In this episode, Jaira David reflects on the quiet courage of her parents, her own journey through incarceration, and how courage isn’t always loud — sometimes it’s waking up and choosing light in the darkest places. From cultural truths about inaction to calling out passive faith, this is a raw, real talk about the kind of courage Jesus modeled — the kind that loves, forgives, and stands firm in conviction.You’ll hear:Why surviving prison wasn't her bravest mome...
2025-04-1514 minFound & CrownedPilotIn this powerful pilot episode, Jaira David shares the raw, redemptive journey that led to Found & Crowned. From living in multiple cities to landing in a pit, Jaira opens up about the pivotal moments that broke her—and built her faith.She speaks to the modern woman who feels stuck in routine, numbed by the grind, and quietly yearning for significance. Through her story and the truth of scripture, Jaira reminds us that success isn’t a status—it’s a surrender. And your breakthrough isn’t out there—it begins within.This podcast is for modern-da...
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