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The Sojo ShowWhere Justice and Mercy MeetRemember those rare Southern snow days where the slightest dusting on the ground could shut down the whole town? Join us as we reminisce about the delightful chaos of a Georgia snowfall, a moment that brings both hilarity and joy to our lives. We share a personal and humorous family story from Jen involving stolen bubble gum and a mock police visit, illustrating the universal truth about the human condition: no matter the scale of our missteps, we all stand guilty before a just and merciful God. This light-hearted narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of sin...
2025-01-2823 min
The Sojo ShowThe Sojo Eras: A Bible Study Journey Over the YearsHow did Sojo Academy evolve its Bible study topics to meet the changing needs of its members? Journey with us on the Sojo Show as we reminisce about the various eras of spiritual growth and transformation we've navigated since 2019. In this special episode, Jen and AJ offer a detailed walkthrough of our journey, breaking down each era's unique focus and how it can enhance your spiritual walk today. You'll get a sneak peek into our mega bundle of Bible studies, designed to foster spiritual growth through every season of life. Whether you're looking to...
2024-08-2207 min
The Sojo ShowBuilding a Stronger Faith: Key Lessons from Sojo AcademyEver felt the struggle between worry and worship? Join us on this heartfelt episode of the Sojo Show where AJ and Jen reminisce over nearly six years of amazing Bible studies from Sojo Academy. We talk about the value of investing in truthful resources, hint at exciting upcoming plans, and share a few laughs about the technical challenges of recording. Join us for a blend of heartfelt reflection, spiritual insight, and humorous moments as we navigate these enriching topics together.Get your 50 Bible Studies bundle here: sojoacademy.com/megaRead the Fu...
2024-08-1337 min
The Sojo ShowFinding Common Ground: Grace Across Generation What if embracing our generational quirks could lead to deeper spiritual connections? On this episode of the Sojo Show, Jen and AJ humorously tackle the stereotypes surrounding Generation X while celebrating their roots. As they share laughs and fond memories, they highlight the beauty of extending grace and understanding across all age groups, reminding all of us that our true identity is found in Christ, transcending any generational label.During the conversation, Jen and AJ discuss the profound notion of living a life poured out for the gospel, drawing inspiration from Philippians 2:14-17. Aging with purpose, sacrificial l...
2024-07-1621 min
The Sojo ShowSimplify Your Life: Make Over Your Money{FREE} Proverbs and Principles for a Simple Life: sojohub.com/simplifyfreeDiscover the power of intentional living with our 'Simplify Your Life Summer Podcast Series' as Jen and AJ chat about ways to calm the chaos! It's not just about tidying up your home or even managing your time and money; it's about creating a sacred space for God to reign supreme in your heart and life. In this episode, we consider the life of the Proverbs 31 woman, drawing nuggets of wisdom for financial prudence and investment in everlasting treasures.
2024-05-0724 min
The Sojo ShowThe Ocean of Glory: The Promise of Romans 8:18Today, we're concluding our Praying the Promises of the Cross series by discussing one of Jen's favorite Bible verses: Romans 8:18. While this verse speaks of suffering, our pain is not minimized by this verse; rather, it is placed into an eternal perspective that enables us to endure with HOPE.Memorize this verse, listen to our episode, and reflect on how it changes your perception of suffering and hope.Remember, Christ died for our sins, He was resurrected.--Read the Show Notes here: sojohub.com/p...
2024-03-2526 min
The Sojo ShowStanding as a son or daughter of GodToday's episode holds special significance as we explore the concept of adoption. AJ shares her journey with adoption, and together with Jen, they discuss adoption as a biblical concept and its relevance to us. The episode unpacks the rich meaning behind Romans 8:14-16, emphasizing the incredible privilege of being adopted by God. What truly stands out in these verses is the concept of sonship. Through our trust in Christ, we are not only adopted but also regarded as equals to Jesus Christ in God's eyes. We invite you to join us as we unp...
2024-03-1827 min
The Sojo ShowNothing can separate you from God’s loveWhen life is hard and chaotic, and you seem to lose your footing, it’s critical to be reminded of the truth of the gospel and the truth of your assurance. This is the promise Jen and AJ discuss on this week’s Sojo Show episode. And it’s a good one!Scripture tells us we can be sure of the promise outlined in Romans 8:35, no matter what comes our way. We can be convinced that there is no power, nothing tangible or intangible, that can separate you from God’s love. There is no trouble, hardship, persecuti...
2024-02-2624 min
The Sojo ShowFeeling in your heart what you know in your headIn our journey through life, it's easy to feel disconnected or overwhelmed by our emotions. But do you know that God desires for us to experience wholeness in body, soul, and spirit, including our emotions? That's right - we can foster emotional health by aligning ourselves with God's truth.In today’s episode, we're talking about our emotions. Sometimes we know in our head that we're loved, whether it's by a parent or by God. But sometimes we struggle with feeling loved. We struggle to feel in our hearts what we know in our heads.
2024-02-1232 min
The Sojo ShowRise Strong in 2024: Sojo Academy's Transition for the Coming YearOver the past couple of months, Jen and AJ have immersed themselves in prayer over plans for 2024. In today's episode, they dive into the 7 key identities that will be the primary focus of Sojo Academy in the coming year. As we unfold the 7 core identities, our goal is to emerge stronger, set apart, and be battle-ready. We believe this NEW blueprint for Sojo Academy will ignite a spark within you, inspiring your goals for 2024. Thank you to every woman that is part of our community. Read the Show Not...
2023-12-1838 min
The Sojo ShowSummer Reflections and Exploring the Fruit of the SpiritThe fruit of the Spirit reflects the character of God and His work in our lives. As summer unfolds, we have a unique opportunity to reflect on these gifts.Sometimes the perception of how we produce the Fruit of the Spirit can be inaccurate. Tune in today and listen to a super encouraging episode where Jen and AJ open up about The confusion surrounding our understanding of the “Fruit of the Spirit” Their own misconceptions of it The meanings of the word “Abide” Practical ways and plans for what to do in order to grow in Christlikene...
2023-07-0325 min
The Sojo ShowBreaking the Enemy's Scripts to Embrace Your God-Given PurposesIn this episode, Jen and AJ highlight an excellent conversation they had with Sojo Academy members. This week, they had so much encouragement from the members about the false narrative that the enemy tries to give us the truth of the gospel that we must all cling to. And how that allows us to be beautiful before the Father, because of the beauty of Christ. Our June Bible study aimed to look at how people from the Bible recognized and fulfilled their God-given purposes, so we can better understand our purpose, and calling. Even if t...
2023-06-1942 min
The Sojo ShowTakeaways from Nehemiah: Insights from Sojo Academy membersIn today’s episode, Jen and AJ are pulling the curtains back on Sojo Academy and doing something a little different! If you are not familiar, inside the Academy, we meet every week on Zoom. One of our calls is called “Coffee chat”, where we and other members share our takeaways on the Bible study that we're going through that month! We wanted to share the Coffee Chat from the Nehemiah study with you because there were so many important points that were brought out that the Holy Spirit really just pinpointed in the live...
2023-06-0540 min
The Sojo ShowFrom broken to whole: the life-changing influence of the Word of GodIn today’s episode, Jen and AJ are looking at Nehemiah's chapter 8. At this point, the wall was rebuilt, but they were not ready to end the togetherness that they had and the centrality of God that they had experienced through the building of the wall. “All the people gathered as one man, so their hearts were completely united around. The desire to hear the word of God.” No matter where you are in your life, if you're aware, if you're convicted, if you feel that to any degree, that's a grace f...
2023-05-2921 min
The Sojo ShowDeadly distractions and learning to say noin today’s episode, Jen and AJ are looking at Nehemiah's chapter 6 and talking about the different types of distractions that Nehemiah faced and how this relates to our lives today.Do you have a problem setting boundaries? With saying “No”? Nehemiah is an example of saying no to quite a few different things. He had the discernment to understand why he needed to say no, and why it was actually imperative for him to say no. And that’s what we are talking about today! We can see f...
2023-05-2227 min
The Sojo ShowTwo types of opposition we face and how to overcome them In today’s episode, Jen and AJ are discussing Nehemiah chapters 4 and 5, and looking at two different ways we encounter opposition + how to overcome them!We discuss what that means for us as believers in Christ and what takeaways we can bring to our everyday lives.AJ also shared that the body of Christ is only as strong as the weakest link. The Christian life isn't a solo sport. Recognizing how we ourselves may need to strengthen our walk is really important. We can't fix the wall in our lives, culture, or...
2023-05-1538 min
The Sojo ShowOrdinary people, Extraordinary mission: Lessons from Nehemiah 3This month, we are talking about the fascinating book of Nehemiah and today especially Nehemiah chapter 3. This chapter is pretty much a list of all of these different people with different roles and different socioeconomic statuses. They have different jobs, different titles, and yet they're all working together for one common mission. We see this beautiful picture of our differences not mattering when we have the commonality of a goal in mind. We see this in the New Testament as well in the body of Christ. We're dif...
2023-05-0832 min
The Sojo ShowRebuilding Broken Walls: Lessons from the Story of NehemiahIn this episode, Jen and AJ will talk about Nehemiah: the background, the historical context of this book, and some of their biggest takeaways from Nehemiah 1 and 4.We see how God used one man's burden to fulfill this incredible rebuilding and restoration.Nehemiah goes to God in prayer and he worships God. And that is a great foundation for us when we are in those times of waiting and when we are painfully crying out to God. What we do in these moments is so telling for our h...
2023-05-0134 min
The Sojo ShowGet To Know Us + Advice SessionSince we started this podcast, our community has grown so much that we decided to do a fun and encouraging BONUS episode to answer some of the questions we get! We really hope that by the end of this episode, you know a little bit about us, but also learn a bit about some of what we do + tons of pieces of advice along the way! We talk about some serious questions but also answer some hilarious and fun questions, so be sure to tune in and find out things like what we wanted to be...
2023-04-2845 min
The Sojo ShowLearning from the Rechabites how to live set apartThis week, Jen and AJ introduce us to the story of the week: the Rechabites - from Jeremiah 35 and how it compares to Romans 8:12-13!The Rechabites were nomads, always wandering from place to place. In Jeremiah 35, they were tested by God through Jeremiah when he offered them wine. Rechabites are an example to us. They said no to cultural norms. They had to give up land ownership and certain other things in order to obey the commands of their forefathers. And that's what it is for us as life o...
2023-04-2427 min
The Sojo ShowRecreated, reclaimed, and brought back to life: Ezekiel and the dry bonesIn this episode, join Jen and AJ as they look at Ezekiel 37, and compare it to Romans 8, showing how even when you are in the middle of your despair when there seems to be no life left, the Spirit of God will breathe new life into your circumstances. This is one of the times when the Old Testament clearly points to the truth of new life and resurrection.When we are dead, we are dried, we're absolutely helpless and hopeless apart from Jesus Christ, He breathes his new life into us and we are actually dw...
2023-04-1728 min
The Sojo ShowThe bronze serpent and the crossThis month we are starting a new series: Romans 8 Revealed in the Old Testament! And today we are talking about snakes! Snakes in Scripture are not portrayed as the best of creatures. So when we look at the whole fact that God chose a serpent in the story we are discussing today is significant.So tune in and let’s dive into Numbers 21:4-9 and be reminded of the promises from Romans 8 and that God has always provided a way for us to be saved from the condemnation of sin. We just need to...
2023-04-1030 min
The Sojo ShowHope blooms from sufferingIn today’s episode, we're finishing up the Praying the Promises of the Cross series and looking into Jen’s favorite verse.For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. - Romans 8:18If you open up to the beauty of this verse in the Bible, you will be transformed. Your entire perspective on your earthly existence will be changed. And this episode will help you with this perspective. We rejoice in our s...
2023-04-0323 min
The Sojo ShowWe are family (I’ve got all my sisters and me)Today we are focusing on Romans 8:14-16. There is so much to unpack from these three verses, but what really stands out to us is the concept of sonship. If we are trusting in Christ, we are all adopted.Adoption is a biblical concept. Whether you’ve ever adopted before, we can all understand the concept of taking in something or someone who may not have had a home. AJ shares part of her adoption story in this episode and reminds us that, like AJ’s daughters, we are not only daughters, but we are heirs...
2023-03-2724 min
The Sojo ShowSuperhero response for when your enemy attacksWell, we aren’t actual superheroes, BUT we do have enemies. For a believer, there's an enemy in the world that prowls, seeking whom he may devour. As we continue our Praying the Promises Series here at Sojo Show podcast, we are once again looking at Romans 8, and today particularly, we are looking into Romans 8:31. It’s a short but super duper-powerful verse.So... who’s against us? It's not just the principalities and powers and the devil and those who are hostile to God, but it can also...
2023-03-2025 min
Journey of Ruth Discipleship PodcastGodly Gains Through Spiritual Disciplines- Jen Evangelista & Arabah JoyYou know how important I believe community is. Thats what discipleship is all about! My guests today have created an international, online community to encourage women in their walk with Christ called Sojo Academy. Jen Evangelista and Arabah Joy (or AJ) are two women with over half a century of ministry experience between them who have a passion for the Gospel and love to encourage women to get into God's Word! They do this through Bible Studies, creative worship, community, and teaching. In their community they help women engage in Spiritual Disciplines and so we are going to dive in...
2023-03-1559 min
The Sojo ShowNo condemnation in ChristIn today’s episode, you’ll have to bear with us, because the first 5 minutes is just Jen trying to focus on answering AJ’s question: What do you feel guilty about? And the result is absolutely hilarious. For the answer, you’ll need to listen to the episode, because we don’t want to spill the beans here, considering that Jen’s husband doesn’t know she was oversharing. Jokes aside, the question is actually relevant and ties into our topic today as we discuss another of God’s promises. Today we're talking about the first two vers...
2023-03-1330 min
The Sojo ShowSecure in God's HandAs a child, was there ever a time when you were convinced something was true, only to later find out that it wasn’t? Like Santa Claus? Or the Tooth Fairy? Or perhaps, as Jen believed, swallowing gum would cause your insides to stick together? This may be a silly example, but the question is actually relevant and ties into our topic today as we discuss another of God’s promises.The cool thing about the promise we discuss today is that it comes with assurance. Scripture tells...
2023-03-0623 min
The Sojo ShowDead to sin but Alive in ChristBesides discussing the common fascination with life and death, Jen and AJ explore perhaps the most beautiful chapter in the Bible – Romans 8.The idea of life and death is actually one of the most important spiritual themes that have ever been discussed, making it extremely good news for us as believers. You’ll be encouraged during this week’s episode to know that as children of God, we have God’s Spirit within us to empower (ENLIVEN) us. Just think about what it took to raise Jesus from the dead. It’s the same spirit...
2023-02-2719 min
The Sojo ShowFollow God’s Will with Jen Evangelista, Arabah Joy and special guest Brittany AnnIn today’s episode, we are welcoming a special guest: Brittany Ann. She is the founder of Equipping Godly Women, where she helps encourage women in their Christian walk.Tune in today to have some laughs, and also to hear Jen, AJ, and Brittany talking about standing strong in our faith, even when it's a little bit tough. If you are in need of real practical wisdom and advice from God's Word in the grit of daily life, this episode is for you! Read the Show Notes: www.sojohub.com/selfcare066Co...
2023-02-2439 min
The Sojo ShowExperience transformation through praying the promises of the crossHas there been a time in your life when you knew in your head that God loved you, but you didn't feel it? Have you ever asked, “God, do you really care? Do you really understand?”God desires us to know completely in body, soul, and spirit, which includes our emotions, and His love. It means that we can foster our emotional health with God's truth. Today’s episode is about AJ’s testimony of the power of God's Word and the power of standing on the promises and how it do...
2023-02-2028 min
The Sojo ShowStanding courageous in the middle of your weakness{FREE} 9th annual Praying the Promises of the Cross Prayer Challenge: www.sojohub.com/promisesWe are back with the second episode from the Strong and Courageous Series and today we talk about strength and courage.Tune in today and:Meditate on the passage where God told Joshua to be strong and courageous. Understand the difference between strength and courage! Learn how to be strong and courageous Discover practical ways for staying strong and courageous and overcoming our fears and doubts.There are so many times we...
2023-02-1325 min
The Sojo ShowHow to be content when your boundaries hinder your goals with Christa HutchinsIn today’s episode, we are welcoming a special guest, Christa Hutchins, who is an expert in managing projects, dealing with boundaries and barriers, and goal-setting.We tend to think of boundaries as something that's very negative, something that's keeping us from doing what we might want to do.However, we need to understand that God has given us boundaries because He loves and cares for us. He's given us boundaries to protect us. Tune in today and hear:How to balance setting goals in light of the boundaries you have.How to...
2023-02-1029 min
The Sojo ShowHow to make your own stones of remembrance: ideas from Sojo membersSay hello to our beautiful Sojo members as they join us to discuss how they remember the Lord's works in their lives and give you a glimpse inside the membership.We just introduced to our members a few new perks in our monthly membership. Our Monthly Mission is one of our new additions, designed specifically to help you put God’s Word into practice! It is an implementation exercise at the end of each month.Our member mission this month was on creating Stones of Remembrance. Ok, hold up again, what are stones of remembrance? Th...
2023-02-0622 min
The Sojo ShowCircumcision: Trusting God when He asks you to be weakSupport the Podcast: www.sojohub.com/supportHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.Today’s episode is the last of our Joshua Series, and we are diving right into chapter 5! There is so much in this one little chapter! Tune in to listen to a powerful episode where we talk about circumcision. Not the physical act itself, but what it represented in the Old Testament and what it represents now. It is a physical and spiritual obedience to God's command. Deliberating obedi...
2023-01-3029 min
The Sojo ShowA Biblical approach to health and fitness with Brandice LardnerIn today’s episode, we are welcoming another amazing guest, Brandice from Grace Filled Plate. She started her journey as a personal trainer and nutrition coach. Through that career, she was able to see that people don't change easily without knowing Jesus and the work of the Spirit. Today you’ll hear:- The background behind this whole topic of weight loss, body image, the weight gain/loss cycle, and the marketing schemes of the world we get hoodwinked into;- How bringing God into our health and fitness and relying on the L...
2023-01-2731 min
The Sojo ShowCrossing the Jordan and setting up stones: what it means for youIn today’s episode, the third from our “Lessons from Joshua’s Life” series, we are discussing Joshua chapters 3-4, when the Israelites are actually crossing over into the Promised Land.Today you'll hear about the lessons and takeaways we can glean from Joshua chapters 3-4 and learn practical ways that we can remember God’s faithfulness and everything He does. Tune in today and let your heart remember God’s faithfulness. We encourage you to sit, reflect, be thankful, and document it. Document God's faithfulness in your life.Read t...
2023-01-2334 min
The Sojo ShowRahab and the spies: a balance of trust and faith Have you ever inappropriately spied on someone? This is a question Jen answers on the podcast today and it’s quite telling, lol! Actually, the takeaways from this episode are enormous! Today you’ll hear: What stood out to us in regard to chapter 2 of Joshua's Book. The world of spies in the Bible. How Rahab’s story reminds us to trust completely in God, even when we are in doubt. Listen to today’s episode and remember: anytime we get to a point where we don't know if we are good enough, or if we can han...
2023-01-1623 min
The Sojo ShowBreaking free from emotional eating with Barb RavelingDo you have a stronghold you feel you’ll just never be able to overcome? If so, you’ll want to tune in for today’s episode because we are dropping some life-transforming truth bombs! But first, for the next four Fridays, we will be releasing an extra “BONUS” series of four episodes about self-care from a biblical perspective!In today’s episode, we are welcoming a super special guest, Barb Raveling. Barb struggled with emotional eating for 25 years, and she felt like it was the one stronghold she would simply never overcome.You’ll hear:
2023-01-1336 min
The Sojo ShowYour response to God's promisesIn today’s episode, Jen and AJ share an overview of the first chapter of Joshua and the leader itself: the man called by God to fill the role that Moses had previously filled. This is a significant call on the life of Joshua.The cool thing is to realize how everything in God’s word is connected. From God promising Abraham the land 400 years prior, to Moses leading the people to it and Joshua bringing them in. We walk you through all the details and connections and how applicable this old testament book actually is to our e...
2023-01-0925 min
The Sojo ShowTwo Questions to Ask Going Into 2023HAPPY NEW YEAR! Podcast is back with fresh new episodes! New Year! New Season! We were so pumped while recording this episode. Today, as we look forward to 2023, we will talk about some of the lessons that we learned in 2022. And then about some of our goals and some of our thoughts going forward to 2023 to give you guys an idea of how to evaluate your own year, both past and present. Tune in today and you’ll hear:About our End of the Year Virtual party we had on D...
2023-01-0238 min
The Sojo Show54. Letting Go and Looking Ahead: Your InvitationJen and AJ hopped on VERY last minute (before their families woke up) on December 26th... to invite you to this special event!Jen was in Jammies and AJ was in her car, LOL... but they both had coffee in hand!JOIN US LIVE on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022. Register for FREE at sojoacademy.com/legitgoIn this short episode, the crazy ladies share what the Let it Go Party is all about, a little about their Christmas... and what this week between Christmas and New Year means to them... and remind each other (a...
2022-12-2622 min
The Sojo Show53. BEST OF 2022: The Purpose of your PainJOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL PARTY: sojoacademy.com/letitgoWe'll be live with YOU on Tuesday, December 27 @1pm EDT for a time of: Short devotionals preparing our hearts for the New Year Our Harmony of Scripture exercise (such a great encouragement last year!) Games and giveaways Lots of fun, laughter, and encouragement! ___There's a lot of joy at Christmas. And yet, there’s a lot of pain too, especially for people who have lost loved ones or who have painful memories around this time of year. We w...
2022-12-1932 min
The Sojo Show52. Best of 2022: Learning to Love the Proverbs 31 Woman Today we are reintroducing one of our top podcasts of 2022: The Proverbs 31 Woman. The woman of Proverbs 31 simply looks perfect . She’s a good reminder that it isn’t fair for us to look at Proverbs 31 as a mirror and compare ourselves to the woman we find here. Comparison has never really been super helpful or healthy, especially when we go back to the gospel and know we can never compare to the standard that God has set (which is perfection.) Reality check: We know we're probably never going to tick all the...
2022-12-1229 min
The Sojo Show51. BEST OF 2022: 10 Practical ways to settle your anxious heart During this month, we will reintroduce you to some old episodes that are listener favorites! Maybe you missed these or maybe, If you're anything like us, you've already forgotten what happened last month. Right? Here’s your opportunity to listen again and have a refresher.So today we are reintroducing an episode that was actually not that long ago. During this episode, we give you 10 practical ways to combat anxiety in our lives. Anxiety is not the final word. It is not who we are. Our anxieties, fears, insecurities, doubt...
2022-12-0543 min
The Sojo Show50. The greatest of these: Practical ways to love others Today it’s the 50th episode of the Sojo Show! Yay!! Where did the time go? It feels like yesterday we were recording our first episode ever!! We are pulling teaching from one of our weekly Zoom meetings inside Sojo Academy. It is applicable as we stare straight into the face of the holiday season and a new year. This episode is centered on practical steps to work towards loving one another.Give this episode a listen and let God speak to you through it. Suppo...
2022-11-2834 min
The Sojo Show49. Your Spiritual Growth goals for 2023 and resources that can helpHappy Thanksgiving! What are some of your spiritual growth goals for 2023? In relation to your Bible intake, what are your goals gonna be for the next year? You probably are starting to think about the new year, what you're gonna do in the new year, and what your goals are. There's something magical about January 1st and starting new goals. Just kind of a fresh start.... but you really can do this at any time.Today we are gonna talk about some goal setting, little tips and tricks, our spiritual growth goals for 2023, a...
2022-11-2118 min
The Sojo Show48. God and suffering: when you are asking whyToday we are continuing our series on the book of Colossians. The podcast discussion is centered around Colossians 1:24-29 where Paul talks about rejoicing in suffering.That’s a hard phrase!We all have gone through periods of suffering in our lives. We live in a world where there is a lot of suffering. Having a solid, biblical view of suffering can help us weather the storms with humility, grace, and strengthAnd can we just say, if you are going through a season of suffering right now, we have a Go...
2022-11-1431 min
The Sojo Show47. What is Your Superpower?Today we're gonna dive a bit deeper into two verses in Colossians chapter 1:“The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.” After you read these 2 verses and listen to this powerful episode, the important thing of this passage is to realize that anything you can point to is under the sovereignty of the creator God.
2022-11-0729 min
The Sojo Show46. Living a Significant LifeWe're starting a series on one of Jen’s very favorite books of the Bible: Colossians, one of the richest, theologically, deep books on the supremacy of Christ that we have!One cool thing about this particular letter is that Paul, who's writing this letter, had never actually been to Colossae. Tune in today and you’ll hear:An intro to Colossians as a rich book full of all kinds of lessons.About our foundation on Christ being adequate.Discu...
2022-10-3126 min
The Sojo Show45. Sermon on the Mount: Life as it could, should, and will beOn today’s episode, join Jen as she teaches on the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon of the Mount is one of the most well-known but often misunderstood and misapplied passages of Scripture. Matthew's 5-7 is the longest recorded sermon of Jesus and often used unwisely as moral standards, maxims and teachings - if we live up to them, then Jesus will accept us. Tune in today and you’ll hear:What is the purpose of the Sermon on the Mount?Where does it fit into...
2022-10-2420 min
The Sojo Show44. Culture, Identity, and Submitting to God’s authorityToday on the show we’re talking about an idea central to the Lord's Prayer. Heads up: It’s a tough topic! We want to show the world the beauty of submission to God’s authority with humility and grace. In today’s episode you’ll hear:Beautiful reminders for us not to allow all the noise to cause confusion and let God's word speak for itself. How the rejection of authority over time will affect the future. A contrast is made between those of us who are living...
2022-10-1737 min
The Sojo Show43. Living a life of Radical Trust with Joanna WeaverWe have a very special guest joining us! You probably know Joanna Weaver and heard of her book “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World” which sold over a million copies, right?! *fan*Joanna joins AJ for a beautiful discussion on: A little bit about Joanna’s book “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World”.Discussion of Joanna’s new book, “Embracing Trust”, especially the chapter about the prayer warrior Reese Howell and how his trust affected his prayer life.Life-changing pivot points that made Joanna embra...
2022-10-1035 min
The Sojo Show42. 8 ways the Bible teaches us to prayIn October, we are starting a new series called: The Lord’s Prayer: Learning to Pray How Jesus Taught.We kick off the series with today’s episode, in which you’ll hear: - 8 different types of prayer.- How to see prayer as a way to process life with God.- Seeing God as our authority and sovereign over everything is foundational to our prayers.- Why having an attitude of receptivity is so important. … and MUCH MORE! God...
2022-10-0335 min
The Sojo Show41. Worship: Living in Awe of GodDuring the month of September, we’ve talked about some core spiritual disciplines we all should be practicing: journaling, prayer, Bible intake. And this week, we are talking about worship. In today’s episode you’ll hear: How can we grasp the full scope of worship,The importance of understanding what worship isA snippet from guest Melanie Redd about how Worship Transformed her Perspective.When we think about worship, we think of living in awe of God all the time: morning, noon, and night. We are recognizing His majesty, His glory, His beauty...
2022-09-2616 min
The Sojo Show40. Talking to God in a unique wayJoin us for the 28 Days Spiritual Growth Accelerator: www.sojoacademy.com/sgaToday we are continuing in our series on “Back to the Basics” and talking about PRAYER.In today’s episode you’ll hear: How prayer can truly transform your lifeDiscussion about the power of prayer and talking to God in a unique way.A snippet from our Spiritual Growth Accelerator (SGA) guest Rachael Adams about how walking forward in obedience in the areas of prayer...
2022-09-2315 min
The Sojo Show39. How Journaling helps you know God{FREE} Spiritual Growth Companion Guide: www.sojoacademy.com/momentumToday we're talking about one of the basic Spiritual disciplines we think EVERYONE needs to get back to: journaling. In today’s new extra episode you’ll hear: The reasons why we should journal.The different styles/ways of journaling.How journaling helps you process what's your deeper spiritual issuesA snippet from our Spiritual Growth Accelerator (SGA) guest Lisa Apello about deepening your walk with Christ through the practice of journaling. … and MUCH MORE!
2022-09-2315 min
The Sojo Show38. The Simplicity and Significance of Scripture intakeJoin us for the 28 Days Spiritual Growth Accelerator: www.sojoacademy.com/sgaThere are many ways that we can get the word into our heart. A lot of people don't even realize that scripture reading is different from scripture study. However really getting the Word of God in you is critical and one of the basic spiritual disciplines that we all need to be practicing because of its benefits. In today’s episode you’ll hear: Different ways for Scripture intake...
2022-09-1921 min
The Sojo Show37. Back to the Basics: Accelerate your Spiritual Growth{FREE} Spiritual Growth Companion Guide: www.sojohub.com/momentum To grow on a spiritual level, you need to go back to the simplicity of Christ!And that’s what the new series in September is about: BACK TO the BASICS! Back to the simplicity of the Word, the gospel, and Christ. In today’s episode you’ll hear: Crazy analogy between football and this month's series! (Jen did a great job with it, it’s a must listen for sure!) ...
2022-09-1234 min
The Sojo Show36. Ten practical ways to settle your anxious heartToday is our FINAL episode on the series “Overcoming Anxiety!” 😥In today’s episode you’ll hear: How Jen focused on her patients and family and took drastic steps to deal with her anxiety. (The circumstances did not change. But her heart changed. She replaced it with more intentional prayer and time in the Word.)How we can be proactive. Learn how we can take steps with intentionality to guard our hearts against anxiety. Ways to identify what triggers your anxiety and what do we need to do after you id...
2022-08-2936 min
The Sojo Show35. When life doesn’t meet your expectations featuring Ann SwindellToday we have a special guest joining Jen: Ann Swindell. Ann writes Christ-centered courses and she’s the author of The Path to Peace Book!With such a special guest, we are excited to share that in today’s episode you’ll discover: What to do when you feel angry, afraid, and hurt by the fact you are living a life you didn’t sign up for. What to do when life seems too much to handle.How God used a really painful se...
2022-08-2238 min
The Sojo Show34. How to let go of fears and anxietiesSimplify your Life ON SALE: www.sojoacademy.com/simplifyIn today’s episode, discover:How we have all the tools at our disposal to overcome and work through anxiety because of Christ in us!Bible verses that talk about anxiety and what to do with it, as well as things that aren't really healthy or good for us that we have a hard time letting go of Some encouragement and examples from Scripture to help us address anxious thoughts. … and MUCH MORE! “Cast all your...
2022-08-1526 min
The Sojo Show33. How to overcome the betrayal of one you loveIn today’s episode, we dive into King David’s story, a good example of how he takes his anxiety, fear, and doubts, and works through them by adjusting his focus to God. It’s a POWERFUL example we too can follow! When it comes to dealing with our anxious thoughts, we believe bringing a biblical example is where the most help is! Trust God and take a step of faith. Anxiety does not have the final word.________________{Free} Scripture Reading Plan on Overcoming Anxiety: www.s...
2022-08-0821 min
The Sojo Show32. Seeing beyond your painful past into the face of a loving father*This is a very raw and vulnerable episode with AJ, in which she shares about her childhood trauma. It comes with a trigger warning as it may be sensitive to some audiences.Anxiety. Just the word can produce negative feelings, can’t it?Well, during the month of August we are starting a new series on the podcast and will be discussing ANXIETY, how to overcome it and how to calm our souls in a chaotic world.In today’s very special episode you’ll hear: AJ’s sto...
2022-08-0140 min
The Sojo Show31. How to become a spiritual athleteRead the Full Show Notes + Freebies: www.sojohub.com/fruit031________________In today’s episode, Jen and AJ had a special talk about the LAST fruit of the Spirit: SELF-CONTROL:- How sports help explain this fruit of the spirit (Paul uses this earthly example of what's going on in the spiritual realm);- How we practice self-control; - The benefits of self-control;… and MUCH MORE! Spoiler Alert! Self-control requires effort on our part...
2022-07-2918 min
The Sojo Show30. The underestimated power of meeknessFull Show Notes + Journal Cards Freebie: www.sojohub.com/fruit030In today’s episode, we are talking about the fruit of the Spirit, GENTLENESS/Meekness. Jen and AJ had a special talk about:- Why this fruit is also known as meekness; - What is the biblical definition of meekness (it's not the same as our understanding of the English word!);- How the word meekness is closely linked with the word humility! - How humbling and submitting ourselves to all things as being from God is at the r...
2022-07-2523 min
The Sojo Show29. Trusting God's faithfulness and living in confidenceIn today’s episode, Jen and AJ shared:- How to remember God’s faithfulness when hard times arise;- A personal situation that deeply impacted Jen’s family and her faithfulness;- What it means to be faithful; - The beautiful relationship between the promise maker and the promise claimer.… and MUCH MUCH MORE! It’s a deeper and more serious episode, but necessary. Full of powerful encouragement and takeaways we can start reflecting and bringing to our own lives.Oh, and AJ did a little stud...
2022-07-1819 min
The Sojo Show28. How to stop fretting and do good insteadIn today’s episode, Jen and AJ had a conversation about:What does it mean to do good? How to keep doing good even when there’s evil around; What is it that we're after when we define something as good? Difference between goodness and kindness.… and MUCH MUCH MORE! Our challenge today is to listen to the episode and meditate: “We are given instruction in the Word to do good. The good I do.. is it based on society’s standards or God’s?” ________________Become a member:
2022-07-1118 min
The Sojo Show27. How to be kind when the world is notIn today’s episode, Jen and AJ had a deep conversation about the Fruit of the Spirit KINDNESS: How to cultivate the ability to show kindness when it is so rare in a very darkened world.The importance of teaching our children and grandchildren to be kind every day by displaying kindness ourselves. How we can strive to be more like Christ and abide in Him so we can develop this fruit of the Spirit. … and MUCH MORE! We hope this episode encourages you to practice kindness and show the love of God in...
2022-07-0425 min
The Devoted Dreamers Podcast244 || How to Invest in Your Spiritual Growth as the Foundation for Your Dream || Jen EvangelistaSend us a textFind show notes here. How do you discern God’s will when it comes to your passion and purpose in life? I regularly speak to Christian women seeking to discern what God wants for their lives, especially as it relates to a personal passion or God-shaped dream. These women share worries about hearing God incorrectly, making a wrong decision about a direction to pursue, or even lacking clarity in a vision for their life and purpose on earth. None of them wants to miss God’s plan for her life...
2022-06-2951 min
The Sojo Show26. Tenaciously holding on in the waitingUnderstanding the benefits of patience in our lives can really be motivating for us to say, “Lord God, please do expand my ability to be patient”.Jen and AJ shared this not so glamorous fruit of the Spirit (PATIENCE), what they’ve learned from studying about it in the scriptures, the benefits of patience in our lives… and MUCH MORE!“But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” - James 1:4Patience often comes through waiting and enduring difficult things. Patience is...
2022-06-2725 min
The Sojo Show25. How to have peace even while the river is ragingToday we are diving deep into another fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23: PEACE. In this episode, Jen and AJ dive into what peace really means in a biblical stance (spoiler alert: it’s not what the world thinks it is!), what they’ve learned from studying peace in the scriptures, and how we can truly “be in peace”… and MUCH MORE!It’s a deeper episode, but full of encouraging words for those who need peace with God through the gospel. --If you want...
2022-06-2422 min
The Sojo Show24. Don’t worry, be HAPPY! 9 {FREE} printable bookmarks for each fruit of the Spirit here: SojoHubToday we are after some happiness and boy, did Jen and AJ deliver the laughs while diving deep into another fruit of the Spirit: JOY. In this episode, Jen and AJ share:what is bringing them joy lately, the difference between joy and happiness, how to have joy in hard times, their big takeaways and what they’ve learned from studying JOY in the scriptures… plus MUCH MORE!We encourage you to give this...
2022-06-2021 min
The Sojo Show23. What's love got to do with it?If you started humming an old Tina Turner song at the title, Jen would probably approve, but today’s episode has nothing to do with Tina’s famous song. Today we are diving deep into the first fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23: LOVE. In this episode, Jen and AJ talk about what they’ve learned about Biblical love through the years, what stood out for them during this part of their study, and practical ways to produce this fruit. They also discussed that not all of us realize there are numerou...
2022-06-1322 min
The Sojo Show22. Abiding in Christ and bearing much fruit: Introduction to the Fruit of the SpiritWe are starting a new series- yay! During the summer, we’ll be doing a series called Fruit of the Spirit in which we’ll be sharing about each of the individual fruits found in Galatians 5:22-23. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things, there is no law.”And in today’s episode, listen to a super encouraging episode where Jen and AJ open up about the confusion surrounding the understanding of the “Fruit of the Spirit”, their own misconceptions...
2022-06-0629 min
The Sojo ShowBONUS: How to jumpstart your spiritual growth with Sojo AcademyWhere did the name come from? Why ‘Sojo’?Today’s podcast is a BONUS episode where Jen and AJ talk about Sojo Academy, why they created it, their goals, and the meaning of “Sojo”. It’s a very special episode and we encourage you to listen because the things we are doing in Sojo are things you need to be doing in your life, even if you don't do it in this particular community!For those who are new around these parts, four years ago, AJ and Jen had a vision for a special plac...
2022-05-3036 min
The Sojo Show20. Ministry, Mothering, and the Fear of Missing Out featuring Chelsi KirkpatrickBecome a Sojo Academy Member: www.sojoacademy.comIn today’s episode, Jen talks to another amazing guest: Chelsi Kirkpatrick.Chelsi is a mom of 4 young boys and has been married to Tyler for 10 years. She lives in Georgia where her husband is the youth pastor at CrossPointe Church. Tune in today and listen to a young woman who opens up about the difficulties of being a pastor's wife, and how she learned to set her priorities and focus on them by embracing the season of life she is livi...
2022-05-2336 min
The Sojo Show19. How to stay well-watered when ministry takes you far from home featuring Keri FranksIn today’s episode, Jen and AJ talk to a special guest: Keri Franks! She is a well-traveled mom of 3 from South Africa who is currently living in the UAE, and has been in the ministry with her husband for almost 20 years. Tune in today to listen to a woman who navigates ministry life brilliantly. This episode will give you a real dose of encouragement, offer powerful advice, and remind you of ways to nourish your soul as you cultivate your relationship with the Lord. Even if you are not in ministry, this episode is a MUS...
2022-05-1630 min
The Sojo Show18. Practical tips for balancing ministry and life featuring Jawan McGinnisWelcome back to our May series we are calling Encouragement for Women in Ministry! In today’s episode, the second of the new series, Jen has a special guest she talks to about some of the challenges of ministry, especially with a large family. Woven into the conversation are some powerful advice and practical tips for balancing ministry and life. Say hello to Jawan McGinnis! She is a mom of 5, high school teacher, foster parent, amazing friend, and pastor's wife from Georgia. Tune in today to listen to a woman who finds...
2022-05-0934 min
Adorned Women: Living the Spirit-Led Life14 Jen Evangelista - US - God Meets Us in His WordThis week, meet Jen Evangelista, one of the women behind the community-base Bible study resource, Sojo Academy! Jen is so passionate about drawing closer to God through His Word, and it’s out of the passion that she strives to help other women do the same.
I’m so excited for you to hear more about Jen’s personal journey and some of the experiences that have developed her heart on this topic. There are some great takeaways throughout today’s conversation, including some practical ways that Jen has learned to kickstart her Bible study habits, the importan...
2022-05-0244 min
The Sojo Show17. Cultivating Spiritual FriendshipsGet a 31 Day Scripture Reading Plan for Free here: www.sojohub.comWe are starting a new series this month- yay! During May, we’ll be doing a series called, Encouragement for Women in Ministry in which we’ll be sharing encouragement from other women in ministry. Our hope is that their words and kindness will be a sort of friendship to all of us.For this episode, Jen and AJ shared practical ways for when women in ministry feel lonely. You’ll hear tips to implement for getting that peace that comes in knowing...
2022-05-0229 min
The Sojo Show16. Everyday benefits of listening to hymns featuring Laura SusanIn today's episode, we have a wonderful guest joining us: Laura Susan Cain! Our special guest is a dear friend of Jen’s and we invited her to the podcast to help us wrap our brains around why hymns should matter to us. We answered so many good questions about how the hymns are relevant to us… and the benefits of listening, learning, and singing it! But we didn’t stop right there, we also discussed one specific hymn: This is my Father’s World. "We are sojourners in this world, and we are merel...
2022-04-2534 min
The Sojo Show15. Awakening your heart to worship (Special Episode)Get your FREE resource here: www.sojohub.com/hymn015This episode is a little different. It had the greatest feature of all time: the SOJO MEMBERS! Yes, that’s right. Our wonderful members shared stories and contributed to this very special episode. So, tune in to this MUST LISTEN episode to dive into the hymn AJ wanted to sing on her wedding 28 years ago - but most importantly: The hymn that makes her want to worship God even in the midst of life’s problems, financial situations, and all of the th...
2022-04-1841 min
The Sojo Show14. A big word and a simple truthDownload FREE Hymn printable here: www.sojohub.com/hymn014In the second podcast episode from our Hymn Series, we are looking at one of the most powerful and beloved hymns from the 19th century: ‘Jesus paid it all’ written by Elvina Hall in 1865. This is a beautiful hymn to understand and dive into, especially this Easter season. In this episode, we discuss how it represents Jesus as our propitiation or SPONGE. This is one of the greatest truths about the Gospel! Jesus Christ absorbe...
2022-04-1130 min
The Sojo Show13. When you don't feel worthyWe are starting a new series in April called: The Gospel in Hymns.You will take a journey through history and learn about the hymn writers and the circumstances surrounding certain songs, and then we’ll dig into the passages in the Word of God that inspired them.This week we kick off our series by taking a look at a hymn called Rock of Ages written by Augustus M. Toplady in 1776.“The blood of Christ is stronger than our sin and that's the whole point of the Gospel. So t...
2022-04-0427 min