Guided by Faith: Daily Christian Devotions and Advice for Teens and Young Adults

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Ep. 544: Feed Your Spirit with Gratitude and Encouragement Oct 01, 2026

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What you focus on shapes your outlook, so what are you feeding your spirit each day? In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay explains how intentional gratitude and encouragement can help Christian teens and young adults focus on God’s goodness, recognize His faithfulness, strengthen their relationships, and develop a healthier perspective on life. Drawing from Philippians 4:8 and his own story, Jay challenges you to make gratitude a daily spiritual practice and intentionally encourage someone else as you grow closer to Jesus.

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Ep. 543: Feed Your Connection to God with Prayer Sep 30, 2026

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A healthy relationship with God involves more than hearing from Him through Scripture because prayer gives you the opportunity to talk with God, respond to His Word, and bring your needs and the needs of others before Him. In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay explains practical ways to develop a consistent prayer life, including using the Lord’s Prayer, the ACTS model of adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication, and keeping a prayer journal. Discover how regular prayer can deepen your connection with God, remind you of His faithfulness, strengthen your faith, and help you grow as a disciple of Jesus.

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Ep. 542: Feed Your Mind With Truth Sep 29, 2026

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What are you feeding your mind each day, and are you filling it with the truth of God’s Word? In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay explains why reading the Bible is more than a spiritual duty or checklist and shares practical ways for Christian teens and young adults to develop a daily habit of feeding their minds with Scripture. Discover how God’s truth can shape your thoughts, identity, habits, purpose, and relationship with Jesus while helping you recognize the lies and messages that compete for your attention.

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Ep. 541: Are You Able to Feed Yourself? Sep 28, 2026

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Are you able to feed yourself spiritually, or are you still depending on others to spoon feed you the Word of God? In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay explores Paul’s challenge to the believers in 1 Corinthians 3 and explains why spiritual maturity means learning to engage with Scripture, prayer, and God personally. Discover why regularly feeding yourself spiritually can deepen your faith, increase your joy, strengthen your ability to live out the gospel, and help you grow into a mature disciple of Jesus.

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Ep. 540: King Jesus Is Out For Your Good Sep 25, 2026

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What if you are afraid to fully surrender your life to Jesus because you are not sure He is really a good King? In the final episode of this week’s Guided by Faith series, Jay offers an encouraging reminder that King Jesus is out for your good. Colossians 1:13–14 describes salvation as God delivering us from the domain of darkness and transferring us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, where we have redemption and forgiveness of sins. Jesus does not call us into a kingdom of misery or meaningless restrictions, but into a kingdom marked by joy, peace, love, kindness, purpose, fellowship, and hope. As followers of Jesus, we become part of a spiritual family, receive the presence and comfort of the Holy Spirit, discover meaning and purpose in God’s mission, and look forward to an eternal inheritance in the new heavens and new earth. Following King Jesus does not mean a life without hardship, suffering, trials, or difficult decisions. Instead, it means facing those difficulties with God and trusting that He is working through them for good and for His glory. Jay encourages teens and young adults not to let fear, suffering, or uncertainty make them doubt the goodness of their King. Jesus is King, Jesus is good, and He is worthy of our trust and obedience. Let Jesus rule your life because He is not only your King, He is a good King who is working for your ultimate good.

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Ep. 539: Do You Honor Jesus' Name? Sep 24, 2026

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Do you honor the name of Jesus? In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay continues exploring the question, “Is Jesus really my King?” by looking at what it means to honor Jesus not only with our words but also through the way we live. While honoring Jesus’ name includes treating His name with reverence and refusing to use it carelessly or disrespectfully, Jay focuses on an even bigger question: What does your life communicate about Jesus to the people around you? The name Christian means belonging to Christ and being like Christ, which means our lives can either point people toward Jesus or give them a distorted picture of who He is. Romans 2:23–24 warns about dishonoring God when those who claim to follow Him live in ways that contradict His character. Jay encourages Christian teens and young adults to consider whether their lives reflect the joy, humility, love, mercy, grace, and redemption of Jesus. None of us will live perfectly, but our goal should be to represent our King faithfully rather than pursue pride, selfishness, or sin. Ask yourself today: If people know that I am a Christian, does the way I live give them a clearer picture of Jesus and make His name more honored?

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Ep. 538: Do You Submit to Jesus' Authority? Sep 23, 2026

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Do you really submit to Jesus’ authority? In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay continues exploring the question, “Is Jesus really my King?” by challenging teens and young adults to look beyond what they say they believe and examine whether their lives demonstrate submission to Jesus as Lord. In Matthew 28:18–20, Jesus declares that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him and commands His followers to make disciples who obey His commands. Jay encourages you to honestly consider whether there are areas of your life that you have intentionally kept outside of Jesus’ authority. Maybe it is a sinful habit, what you watch or listen to, the words you speak, or an area of moral purity. But disobedience can also look like refusing to take a step of faith that you know God is calling you to take, whether that means praying with someone, sharing your faith, growing in your devotional life, or becoming more generous. Following Jesus means both turning away from what is wrong and stepping into what is right. Fear, laziness, or our attachment to sin can keep us from obeying, but Jesus is a good King who loves His people and calls them toward a life that is rich with purpose, even when it involves sacrifice and difficulty. Ask yourself today: Is there an area of my life where I am not living under the authority of Jesus? Then ask the Holy Spirit for the strength to repent, obey, and follow your King.

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Ep. 537: Do You Care About God's Glory? Sep 22, 2026

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Do you really care about God’s glory? In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay continues exploring the question, “Is Jesus really my King?” by challenging teens and young adults to examine whether their lives show that they care about God’s reputation, name, and glory. Philippians 2:9–11 teaches that Jesus has been highly exalted and that every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. Jay uses the passion people have for their favorite sports teams and hobbies to illustrate how naturally we promote and celebrate the things we love. If Jesus truly is King, then our passion should ultimately point beyond ourselves and toward God. Caring about God’s glory means being unashamed of following Jesus, being willing to identify as a Christian, and caring about how our words and actions reflect the character of God. Jay also challenges listeners to consider whether they are more concerned with their own glory than God’s glory. If the evidence of your life shows that you have been focused primarily on yourself, that is an opportunity for repentance and a renewed commitment to live for Jesus. Ask yourself today: Do I genuinely care about God’s glory, and does my life show it?

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Ep. 536: Is Jesus Really Your King? Sep 21, 2026

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Is Jesus really your King, or is He simply your Savior? In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay challenges teens and young adults to examine whether their faith is truly their own and whether the evidence of their lives shows that Jesus is Lord. Colossians 1:13–14 reminds us that God has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, giving us redemption and forgiveness. It is easy to think of Christianity as simply asking Jesus to save us so we can go to heaven, but Scripture calls us to recognize Jesus as both Savior and King. Jay encourages you to honestly examine your thoughts, desires, choices, conversations, and priorities and ask whether they demonstrate that Jesus is truly in charge of your life. When we discover areas where we have been living as our own king, the answer is repentance: turning away from ourselves and turning toward Jesus. Following Jesus means more than feeling bad about sin. It means changing direction and submitting our lives to the rightful King. As this week begins, take some time to ask yourself: Is Jesus really my King, and what evidence in my life shows it?

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Ep. 535: What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do Sep 18, 2026

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What do you do when you need to make an important decision but cannot find a clear answer in Scripture or know exactly how Jesus would respond? In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay brings the week’s conversation about determining right and wrong to a close by exploring three gifts God has given believers for navigating difficult decisions: the Holy Spirit, our conscience, and a wise community of believers. Jay explains how the Holy Spirit guides and reminds us of Jesus’ teaching, how our conscience can serve as an important warning when it is sensitive to God’s truth, and why seeking wise counsel is an essential part of Christian maturity. Drawing from Proverbs 11:14, Jay encourages teens and young adults to welcome guidance from godly parents, mentors, spiritual leaders, and trusted believers who can offer wisdom and perspectives we may not see for ourselves. Whether you are making decisions about relationships, education, career, or other major life choices, you do not have to figure everything out alone. Learn how listening to the Holy Spirit, paying attention to your conscience, and seeking an abundance of wise counsel can help you grow in wisdom, practice what is right, and pursue a life that honors God.

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