This announcement was originally published on Instagram to share that for now, Tethered will be taking a break for another three months. Please hear this bonus episode to learn more about this announcement. Support the show "Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" is a Gemstone Studios KC production. Hosted by Joey Moralez. This independent podcast i…

This episode features a teaching by our host, Joey Moralez. Joey shared with friends at a worship night that occurred on August 25, 2023, about the promises of God and how they still stand to this day. Joey shared about the important of reminding and reflecting on the promises of God in order to stay tethered to Jesus. Teaching from Hebrews 6:9-20.…

This episode features an interview with Sue Ehrhart! Joey chats with Sue about the importance of abiding in Christ for the sake of enjoying Him, not just to live on mission. Sue has a deep love and zeal for Jesus. She discussed with Joey why abiding in Jesus is important not solely for fueling yourself to live on mission, but to enjoy God and worsh…

Thank you to everyone who listened to episodes in 2023. Thank you to all who were interviewed on the podcast in 2023. We are so grateful for you coming on to chat about how you stay tethered to Jesus in various areas of life! Without you, this podcast would not be possible. Thank you for blessing listeners! All glory be to God! Bonus episode cover …

This episode features an interview with Mike Turner! Mike is a college lecturer at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Joey chats with Mike about what he does as a college lecturer, how he became a college lecturer, how he came to faith in Jesus, and how he uses his occupation to share the Gospel with the university's faculty and students. J…

This episode features an interview with Avery Parsons and Brooklyn Gonzalez! Joey chats with both Avery and Brooklyn about a short-term mission trip they took in the summer of 2023 to Cambodia, a country in Southeast Asia. They share about their experiences, what their expectations were for the trip, how the trip changed their life, and how staying…

This episode features an interview with Josh Rife! Josh is a first responder for a fire department in the Greater Kansas City area. Joey chats with him about what he does as a first responder (specifically as a firefighter), how he became a firefighter, how he came to faith in Jesus, and how he uses his occupation to share the Gospel with people in…

This episode features conversations with teenagers who spent their summer break traveling to the Dominican Republic to engage Dominican people with the Gospel on a summer mission trip. Joey chats with 9 teenagers, who shall remain anonymous, about their experiences on this mission trip. Joey also chatted with his friend, Isaac, who was a college-ag…

This episode features an interview with Christian Lynch! Christian is the owner of a coffee cart business called Phase 2 Coffee in the Greater Kansas City area. Joey chats with him about his story about how he came to faith in Jesus, his journey to starting Phase 2 Coffee, how he operates Phase 2 Coffee, and how he uses his business to share the Go…

This episode features an interview with Vemexi Ruiz de Chavez! If you recognize the last name, we had her brother, Alfredo Ruiz de Chavez, on the podcast in the first season! Joey chats with Vemexi about how she became a lawyer, her job as a lawyer, how she came to faith in Christ, navigating her career, living her life on mission as a lawyer, and …

This episode features an interview with Paul Charles! Paul is a lead computer programmer for a home care company in the Dallas-Fort Worth, area in Texas. Joey chats with him about what he does as a computer programmer, how he became a computer programmer, and how he uses his occupation to share the Gospel with people in his workplace. Joey speaks t…

This is a bonus episode of Tethered! It features a sermon that was given at a worship night hosted by people from a young adult ministry called Paradigm on April 1, 2023. Joey shares how the Good Shepherd wants followers to enjoy Him. Joey shares from Psalm 23 about God wants to give people peace, righteousness, and tranquility through His Son, Jes…

This is a bonus episode of Tethered. We welcome back Jenna Doll, who was featured on the episode "Do Hard Things"! It features a message that was given by her at a Cru Evangelism Training Event at the University of Missouri-Kansas City on April 10, 2023. Jenna shared with the students present how to use an evangelism tool called mySharePal, which w…

This episode features an interview with Caleb and Abby Howard! Joey chats with Caleb and Abby about how they came to be a couple, their journey while dating, how they came to faith in Christ, navigating their marriage, living their life on mission as one, and why it’s important to stay tethered to Jesus in both dating, marriage, and live married li…

This episode features an interview with Alexandra Richardson and Brianna Frankin! Alex and Bri are Directors (meaning upper management) at a Chick-fil-A location in Lee’s Summit, MO, a suburb of Kansas City. Joey chats with both Alex and Bri about how they stay tethered to Jesus and how it fuels them to live their life on mission as restaurant work…

This episode features an interview with Elizabeth Sexton! Elizabeth is a hairstylist who works at a hair salon in the Kansas City area. Joey chats with her about what she does as a hairstylist, how she became a hairstylist, and how she is using her occupation to share the Gospel with clients and coworkers in her workplace. Joey speaks to her about …

This episode features an interview with Jenna Doll! Joey chats with Jenna about how she lives her life on mission for Jesus as a teenager. Jenna is a 17-year-old high school student (at the time of this episode releasing) who works for an evangelism ministry called mySharePal, which her family started. Jenna shares her story, the challenges that sh…

*As of November 18, 2023, Jonathan and Kelsey are married! Welcome to Season 2 of Tethered! The first episode of Season 2 features an interview with Jonathan and Kelsey McCracken! Jonathan is an electrical engineer and Kelsey (neé Moss) is a mechanical engineer. Joey chats with them about what they do as engineers, how they became engineers, and ho…

Have you ever felt disconnected from your calling? Have you ever felt detached from your purpose? Have you ever felt like you were being whacked as you navigate your calling moment by moment, day by day? Well, Season 2 of Tethered is for you! This season is dedicated to helping you understand how staying tethered to Jesus will help you live life ON…

This episode features an interview with Josh Chatla. Josh is studying at Calvary University to become a biblical counselor. Joey chats with Josh about how staying tethered to Jesus helps prepare you to give and receive counseling biblically. Josh is passionate about biblical counseling. Joey and Josh give an overview of what counseling is. This epi…

This is a bonus episode of Tethered! It features a teaching that took place at a worship night hosted by people from a young adult ministry called Paradigm on March 5, 2023. This teaching features Micah Davis, a student at Spurgeon College in Kansas City, Missouri, a leader at Paradigm, and a friend of Joey. Micah shares with the worship night atte…

This is a bonus episode of Tethered! It features a teaching that was given at a Cru gathering at the University of Missouri-Kansas City on February 2nd, 2023 to students and Cru staff. Joey reminds those present at the gathering that God gives a holy calling to those who believe in Him for salvation. Joey reminds them of God's divine purpose for th…

This episode features an interview with Ed Croteau. Ed Croteau is an apologist. Joey chats with Ed about how staying tethered to Jesus helps prepare you to defend (or be a witness to) the Christian faith. Ed teaches teenagers, college students, young adults, and really anyone how to defend their faith. He challenges them to examine their beliefs. J…

"Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" turned one year old! Please enjoy this bonus episode which is an 8-minute mashup of clips from episodes published this past year! Originally named, "Joey Moralez Sermon Podcast", Joey, our host, began the podcast as a place to distribute messages he had done in the past. He renamed it, "Tethered: Staying Conne…

This episode features an interview with Zakk Gatoloai! Joey chats with Zakk about repentance from sin and the importance of one being broken over their sin in order to receive the grace and mercy of God. Joey and Zakk speak on the subject of sin, how sin separates one from a relationship, the consequence of sin, and how Jesus makes remedies for sin…

This episode features an interview with Benjamin Kirtley and Josh Johns! Both Benjamin and Josh are college campus missionaries with organizations called Collegiate Impact and Cru. They both minister to colleges and universities in the Kansas City area. Joey chats with both Benjamin and Josh about the importance of ministering to college students, …

This episode features an interview with Grace Anderson! Grace is a high school student missionary with an organization called YoungLife ministering to schools in northern Cass County in Missouri. Joey chats with Grace about the importance of ministering to high school students, and how middle and high school students were made for a purpose to know…

This episode features an interview with Nic Peerson! Joey chats with Nic about the importance of one’s testimony and how it helps one stay tethered to Jesus. Nic shares his story about coming to know Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. Nic’s testimony is a reminder of the work God can do in one’s life that is far from Him. The episode is …

This episode features teaching about Jesus as the Great I AM. Joey teaches about the person of Jesus Christ, who He is, and why it's important to stay tethered to Him. Joey shares from the I AM statements in the Gospel of John who Jesus truly is, and why it's important to understand who He truly is in order to enjoy Him more, treasure Him more, and…

This episode welcomes back Jacob Ward, who was featured in the bonus episode, “Remember This”! Joey interviews Jacob about the importance of bible study and how one stays tethered to Jesus as a result. They share about bible study methods, studying the bible in the context of community, and why studying the bible is essential in one’s personal abid…

This episode features an interview with Joe & Andrea Woodward! They are the founders of a non-profit called “Student Startup'' which empowers high school and college students to start and grow their own businesses. Joey chats with both Joe and Andrea about discipleship through entrepreneurship and how staying tethered to Jesus fuels their mission t…

This episode features an interview with Martin Maharas! Martin is a musician who leads a band called “Blood & Hyssop”. Joey has a conversation with Martin about the importance of worship through music and how one can stay tethered to Jesus as a result. This episode is for anyone who wants to understand why worship through music is essential for one…

This episode features an interview with Alfredo Ruiz de Chavez! Joey chats with Alfredo about the importance of abiding in Christ for the sake of enjoying Him. Alfredo has a deep love and zeal for Jesus. He discussed with Joey why abiding in Jesus is important not solely for fueling yourself for ministry, but to enjoy God and worship Him. This epis…

This episode features an interview with William and Erin Akoo (William goes by his last name, Akoo)! They have been married since January 2022. Joey chats with Akoo and Erin about how they came to be a couple, their journey while dating, navigating their 1st year of marriage, and why it’s important to stay tethered to Jesus in both dating and marri…

This episode features an interview with Lance Spencer! He is the owner/operator of the Chick-fil-A Summit Fair location in Lee’s Summit, a suburb of Kansas City, MO. Lance has worked at Chick-fil-A since he was a teenager and loves to serve people well. Joey interviews him to discuss why it’s important to stay tethered to Jesus in order to serve an…

This episode features teaching about Jesus being adequate! In the previous episode, "Students, Assemble!", Joey and his guests, Noah and Emma, shared with listeners who may struggle with the thought of inadequacy by informing them that they are valuable to the church. In this episode, Joey continues that conversation. He shares that God does want t…

This episode features an interview with Noah Turner and Emma Schilling (neé Taylor)! They are college students involved with campus ministries at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Joey speaks with them about why college students should consider attending a local church. This episode is for anyone who wants to grow in understanding of why i…

This is Tethered's first bonus episode! This sermon was given on September 1, 2022, at a Cru weekly meeting at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. This sermon features Jacob Ward: a UMKC alumnus, former Cru student leader, consultant at an accounting firm, and devoted disciple of the Lord. Jacob shares with students about reminding themselve…

This episode features an interview with Bert Suluvale! Joey chats with Bert about the importance of expository preaching (verse-by-verse explanation of the Bible) and why it matters. This episode will give you insight into the importance of hearing sound teaching directly from the Bible and help you understand why it’s essential to know your Bible …

This message was given on August 25, 2022 at the first Cru weekly meeting of the year at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Joey shares his personal testimony with students on how he was forgiven of the greatest debt and found harmony with God. He weaves Colossians 1:21-23 into his story. Those verses serve as a reminder of who people were …

This message was given on August 9, 2022, at a Cru student leaders' retreat. Joey speaks to Cru student leaders about the importance of connecting with God for personal growth and fueling one's ministry. He reminds them of why they are to abide in Christ daily by prayer and engaging with God's Word so that they can grow in their faith and be fueled…

This message was given on April 8, 2022. Joey shares this message at a Campus Update event that the Kansas City Cru Team hosts annually. He shares the importance of how God is at work in the ministry of reconciliation in the lives of students at post-secondary institutions in the Greater Kansas City area, and how stories are still being written abo…

This message was given on September 5, 2019. Joey shares his personal testimony with students at a Cru weekly meeting at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. He shares about looking for contentment in a worldly way which led him to find true contentment in "the Way"! Episode cover photo by Lawrence Hookham on Unsplash. Cover photo used under …

This sermon was given on September 30, 2021. Joey teaches that God’s saving righteousness has been made evident in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ so that God’s justice and love are reconciled at the cross. This saving righteousness is a gift because of the love and grace given only by God through faith in Jesus Christ alone for the forg…

This sermon was given on October 24, 2019. Joey teaches that Jesus offers you true freedom if you continue to believe in Him! Jesus came to set people free from the bondage of sin and came to give those who follow Him new life, and what it means to abide in Him. Teaching from John 8:31-32. Episode cover photo by Jason Hogan on Unsplash. Cover photo…

This episode features a message that was given by Joey on February 4, 2022. Joey shares with students about the Greatest News ever delivered at an Evangelism Training Event with Cru at the University of Missouri in Kansas City! This message is about the importance of evangelism and how all believers play a part in delivering the Good News of Jesus …

Official Tethered trailer! Produced by: Joey Moralez. Music: “Technology Trap” by Yoav Alyagon. Used with permission. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License #: 34537147415. Trailer cover photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Support the show "Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" is a Gemstone Studios KC …