We're getting ready to open our church. Here's a little bit of the behind-the-scenes conversation about Goodly and what we hope it becomes. SHOW NOTES: Episode 300 The name 'Goodly' Nerd details about our logo Mark 2.1-12 What Goodly is about Goodly website Goodly on Instagram Goodly on XBy Alyn & AJ Jones

Hearing God’s voice is not some far off distant mystical thing reserved only for the super spiritual that takes years of fasting to accomplish. It’s available to everyone who knows Jesus and is vital for daily living. On this week’s episode we look at the voice of God in King David’s life. Plus a listener’s question on the presence of God. SHOW NOT…

God is the kindest person you will ever meet in your life. He's so good, that he answers even the smallest of prayers - the ones that are so small you might be forgiven for thinking they don't even count as thoughts let alone prayers. If that sounds too good to be true, we’ve got a bunch of stories from the Bible, our own life and even give you a 5…

Part 2 and a follow-up from last week’s episode. This week we are looking at the topic of slandering God; how we do it and how to stop it. Plus a listener’s question about caring for the parts of your heart that feel overwhelmed. SHOW NOTES: Edleys BBQ Martin's BBQ Difference between Crème Brûlée and Pot de Crème Restoring the Foundations Ezekiel 2…

Who would do that, right? Well it turns out, it happens more often than we’d all like to admit. On this week’s episode we explore what it is we do that causes so much trouble in our relationships and confirm that Alyn still can’t do math. SHOW NOTES: Frida snot sucker Fed Up Being Fat WWDC 2023 Ezekiel 28.16 Leviticus 19.16 Ezekiel 22.9 Proverbs 18…

How many of us have a thing in life we know we could do differently, but the gap between doing that thing differently is covered with landmines of more appealing, but less wise choices? Yeah us too. This week we explore a manifestation of that dynamic as Alyn is fed up being fat. SHOW NOTES: AJ’s Etsy store Coaching and group work with Alyn & AJ Th…

It's true. We're starting a church*. Here's the story of how that came to be and how you can be a part of it. (We also explain that little * too.) SHOW NOTES: Episode 288: How to Make Big Life-Changing Decisions Proverbs 11.14 Luke 12.32 Episode 298: What Men Do With Their Feelings Coaching with Alyn and AJ Group process work More about the church …

Friends are a gift from God. And there’s no better gift than this week’s guest Glenn Carter. For almost 30 years Glenn and Alyn have been close friends. Despite changes in life, vocation and location somehow they’ve kept up their friendship. On this week’s episode they talk about the secret to longevity in relationships, exploring an underground nu…

Many a sitcom has been written about men and their relationship with feelings. Stereotypes abound at both end of the emotional spectrum. This week Alyn sits down with some members of a feelings process group he leads, to talk about what it’s like to be men with feelings and what they do with them. SHOW NOTES: Catch the Fire Toronto Catch the Fire T…

Faith is essential but what do you do when you feel like you've run out of it? What do you do when God is asking you to move forward, but you're scared? On this week's episode we talk about five simple ways to grow your faith in God. SHOW NOTES: Coaching with Alyn & AJ Romans 10.17 1 Timothy 6.20-21 2 Timothy 2.13 Proverbs 14.7 1 Timothy 1.18 Psalm…

Less of an episode, more of an update - what a crazy seven days it has been! Thank you for all of your love, support and encouragement. It's wild to say... but we adopted a baby!By Alyn & AJ Jones

Not sure where to even begin with this episode! Hilariously outdated moments after recording, this episode attempts to chronicle last week while we couldn’t have understood what was coming this week. On this episode we talk about the importance of process, the beauty of community and why sometime you just have to do things scared. We’ll add the sho…

Goodness gracious. We've had a crazy week in the Jones household and it's been quite the rollercoaster! How crazy you ask? Well we’re adopting a baby in three weeks - and that’s not even the crazy bit! Come aboard and we'll tell you all about it. This is a different episode than normal, but it’s one of our favorites so far. 🙌 SHOW NOTES Episode 260…

We're all looking for a way forward in life. A quick browse through social media and you'll find plenty of people offering to help you navigate to the top and crush the competition. On this week's episode, AJ offers ancient wisdom found in Psalm 23. If you've been looking for a blueprint for life, check out this episode. SHOW NOTES: Sarah Parsons I…

The Bible records many accounts of angels interacting with people in both the old and new testaments - so where are they now? On this week’s episode we talk about what angels do, how they help us and share some of our stories of our interactions with the angelic over the years. Plus we answer a listener’s question about mental health and christian …

We went to Asbury. On this episode we share our reflections from our time there. That and AJ gets her first speeding ticket in America, we hangout with John and Carol Arnott for 48 hours, the guinea pigs have a mani/pedi and we answer a question from a listener that goes something like, “How do you not retaliate when people say unkind and untruthfu…

With the news of the outpouring at Asbury hitting main stream and social media and with pockets of revival breaking out across the globe, it seems everyone has an opinion on what is and isn’t revival. On this episode we offer six things we’ve learned from being in situations where the Holy Spirit breaks out to help you navigate through the noise of…

Let’s face facts: it can be scary to face a new challenge. God gave us something brilliant to help us face those challenges with faith and it’s called our history with Him. In this episode we talk about the power of our testimony to move us out of feeling stuck and fearful and into a strong confident yes. Plus a listener’s question about the confli…

Anxiety sucks. But it’s such a part of life that Jesus instructed his followers on ways to deal with it. On this episode we talk about anxiety from a spiritual, emotional and neurobiological perspective and then offer six different approaches to dealing with it. SHOW NOTES: Finding Father Spring School Lateral eye movements with Dr. Andrew Huberman…

Welcome to 2023! We’re back after a proper sabbatical and this week we’re talking about how we make big life-changing decisions together, we recap our Christmas and New Year and answer a listener’s question about spiritual abuse. Plus we launch the Finding Father Spring School. Lots to dig into… we’re excited to be back! SHOW NOTES: Psalm 35.13 Pre…

A lot has happened since our last episode! The big news is that we’re no longer on staff at Grace Center and as you might imagine that news comes with a bunch of feelings! On this episode we unpack a little bit about how we’re doing and answer the five most frequently asked questions that have come our way since the news broke. SHOW NOTES: Episode …

This episode is a weird one. Not least because AJ has lost her voice, but also because we announce an unplanned sabbatical! On this episode we talk about what we hope to do, how long we're on sabbatical for and a little of the why behind asking for a sabbatical and what that means for the podcast. SHOW NOTES: White Sands National Park The Taj Mahal…

Stephen James is the founder and executive director of Sage Hill Counseling and the creator and CEO of The Leadership Lab. But he’s also a generous man, a brilliant thinker, someone who tells the truth and is fiercely curious - even when those things may get him into trouble. Which means he’s a perfect guest for our show. This week we unpack things…

Our dear friend and SOSL Pastor, Shannon McLaird joins us this week to share her testimony of escaping her childhood trauma when she met Jesus and healthy community. This episode is marked explicit because of the subject matter of sexual abuse and we've marked certain chapters of the episode with warnings if this topic may cause secondary trauma. S…

Matt is a pastor, worship leader, husband, dad and around super chill, super wise fellow. This week we invited him on to share his story of how he found Grace Center, did the school and became a pastor. We love him and are pretty sure you will too. SHOW NOTES: AJ teaching the Father Heart Porsche Boxster Matt on Instagram Matt on Twitter School of …

Let's face it, speaking in tongues is kinda weird. Especially if you didn't grow up with it (like us!) On this episode we talk about what it is, where it's found in the Bible and five benefits from speaking in tongues. Let us know what you think! SHOW NOTES: tickcheck.com Bar Taco Top Gun Maverick Acts 2.2-12 1 Corinthians 14.1-5 Romans 8.26-27 Eph…

For something so biblical, there sure is a lot of confusion over this topic. This week we are talking about the baptism of the Holy Spirit: what it is and how you get it! Next week, tongues! SHOW NOTES: tickcheck.com Tesla Matthew 3.11 Mark 1.8 Luke 3.16 John 1.33 John 3.5-7 Luke 1.35 Matthew 3.16 John 20.19 Acts 2.1-13 Acts 8.14-17 Luke 11.11 Soak…

We’re back with more tales from yard work. Gardening is one sermon illustration after another and in this week’s episode we learn things about maturity, community and going tech free for a day. SHOW NOTES: more-than-enough course School of Supernatural Life BECOME A MEMBER Membership comes with rewards. Get discounts on all our products, gain exclu…

We've officially peaked as a middle aged suburban couple. With one weekend of landscaping under our belt and with limbs that barely work, we sit down to reflect on the life lessons we learned from doing something we have no clue if we are doing right. SHOW NOTES: SOSL Landscaping for Dummies Redeeming Heartache Skip laurels Jordan Peterson r/landsc…

It's the pollen-apocalypse here in TN and our AC broke. Never the less, we sniff ourselves through this week's episode talking about the importance of baptism and what it means. SHOW NOTES: AJ's baptism message at Grace Center Want to get baptized? Ask us a question BECOME A MEMBER Membership comes with rewards. Get discounts on all our products, g…

David Campbell returns to the show (previous episodes 99 and 210) and drops some of the most practical wisdom you’ll hear this week. David is a leader of leaders and pastor of pastors who has responsibility for nearly 150 churches in the UK. On this episode he shares wisdom on problem solving, identity, truth, spiritual warfare and forgiveness. SHO…

We don’t really do current affairs commentary. But there was something about that slap that’s a teachable moment for us all. Also the more-than-enough course is now live! Live with more money, less stress and greater financial security by enrolling in the class before April 18. SHOW NOTES: The more-than-enough course Denzel on Will (before the cere…

Procrastination is a beast. In this episode we talk about all the subtle ways we welcome procrastination into our lives and examine some of the cost those decisions make. Plus we go to Noah’s Ark, binge on snacks and have a road trip playlist ready for you to listen to. SHOW NOTES: The Olive Garden RIP The Little Chef The Jones Road Trip Playlist T…

Change is an essential part of life but it’s often hard! Sometimes change is a costly process because we’re not really aligned with what God is doing. This week we talk about three things God looks for during seasons of change which we’ve found super helpful. We leave you with some questions to consider which may help you understand what God’s doin…

We used to despise our limitations. Limitations were for losers, after all we can do all things through Christ! But we've since learned to love our limitations as they point to areas where we need self care. In this week's episode we discuss five things to help you love your limitations and answer a listener's question about tithing as a business o…

Oh boy. Transition can be exciting, but also terrifying! Stepping out into something new is full of intense feelings. On this week's episode we are joined by Ben Jackson. Ben, and his wife, Sarah have just quit their job, sold their house in Canada, packed all their belongings in a shipping container and are moving to England. Why? Because God invi…

Last week's episode was all about tithing. This week is all about generosity and what happens when you give away things into God's economy. Some pretty cool testimonies on this episode. Oh and we venture out the movie theatre and find a new video game. SHOW NOTES: West Side Story Spider Man No Way Home Immortals Fenyx Rising The Blessed Life Part 1…

There's so much misunderstanding about tithing in the church today. Even churches that teach tithing only tend to teach one truth about tithing. On this week's episode, we talk about some watershed moments related to tithing that changed our relationship with money. Plus a bonus question from a listener who wants to know what if only one of you (in…

Why is it that money seems to be such an uncomfortable topic for so many Christians? On this week's episode we talk about how we learned about money from our families and how we learned about money from the church. All of that plus some listeners' questions about soaking and Finding Father courses. SHOW NOTES: Sous Vide David Wagner Psalm 65.11 Aly…

We’ll all spend time waiting on something in life. One of God’s favored tools for character development is delay. So just how do we care for ourselves while waiting? AJ shares some of her recent thoughts on this topic. Plus a listener’s question on how to warn your kids about the dangers of pornography. SHOW NOTES: The more-than-enough course Life …

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. day. Honestly, we were largely ignorant of most US holidays when we moved here, but this year we want to get better at it. So we invited our friend Remington to come on the show and talk about what Dr. King meant to him and how best we can honor the Doctor on this day. SHOW NOTES: Tamir Rice Treyvon Martin George Flo…

It’s a new year and one of our listeners wants to find God! On this episode we help someone who is hungry for Christ find their next steps and answer their (excellent!) questions. Whether you are searching or not, you’re going to find something of encouragement in this week’s episode. Happy New Year y’all! SHOW NOTES: Throw Throw Avocado Eero Apple…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas time is a favorite time of ours. On this week’s episode we talk about our most potent childhood memories of Christmas, the family traditions we’ve brought forward and the ones we’ve left behind. If you’re looking for an an episode to get you in the Christmas spirit, look no further! And when the t…

Inner healing is just a fancy name for the work the Holy Spirit does to conform us into the likeness of Christ and yet in some parts of the church it’s greatly misunderstood. This week we share five things we didn’t know as we stepped into more and more understanding. That and a Christmas miracle(?) is afoot in the Jones household. SHOW NOTES Lifes…

We live in Franklin, TN. Which means it’s cowboy hats, big trucks, sweet tea, fishin’, huntin’ and football. Now we don’t know much about any of those things, but here’s what surprised us about live in the South. SHOW NOTES: Home Sweet Home Alone Mixing up your booster shots Swerve The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist Pimento cheese Irn …

We’ve been on a journey toward the transformation of the inner man. Having started with a paradigm of inner healing and deliverance the last few years we’ve explored therapy individually and in groups. Here’s five things we didn’t know about therapy that we do now! SHOW NOTES: “God’s Will Can’t Be Stopped, But It Can Be Missed” No Time To Die Shang…

This week our friend Sarah Jackson joins us from Toronto to share with us five things she didn’t know about dream interpretation. As a bonus, if you’re one of those people who are like, “I never have dreams” Sarah prays for our listeners to start having dreams and being given keys to interpret them too. SHOW NOTES: About Sarah Sarah’s previous epis…

This week's episode is a fun one! Many years in the making and several months in the planning and we're so excited to finally share our story! Join us on our journey to adoption as we share how we ended up making a decision like this at this stage of our life!! SHOW NOTES: Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world Life Languages - Part 1 …

Steve Long is one of our favorite people. He's been one of the most consistent leaders we've ever known and he's not only a great practitioner of healing, he's a great a teacher of healing. On this week's episode he shares five things he didn't know about healing and then prays for healing at the end of this episode. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Grace Center…

It’s funny what you learn over time. Here’s five things we didn’t know about ministry. SHOW NOTES: New MacBook Pros John and Carol Arnott Catch the Fire Toronto Hearing God’s voice episodes 18 and 24 Ask us a question BECOME A MEMBER Membership comes with rewards. Get discounts on all our products, gain exclusive access to our video podcast, connec…