Only Gaines with Janice & EJ Gaines

Latest Episodes:

That Time We Learned What Faithfulness Yields May 29, 2023

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Have you ever considered how far your faithfulness can ripple into eternity? Have you had trouble staying the course on something God called you to do because you don’t see the immediate effects of it? In this episode, Janice & EJ talk about an “only God”, full-circle moment of randomly meeting someone who was responsible for their own meeting as teenagers, decades earlier. You’ll be encouraged to re-up your own faithfulness in areas of complacency, and motivated to finish your race strong. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

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That Time a Candy Bar Almost Ruined the Honeymoon May 22, 2023

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Have you ever had a disagreement about something, only to realize that the real issue was about some things way beneath the surface? In this episode, Janice & EJ share a comical, years-old point of contention and stumble upon some new, healing revelations about themselves in the process! Take a listen for a healthy challenge in how to communicate, and to learn how digging to the bottom of an issue is the only way to completely resolve it. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

That Time Depression Really Hit Home May 15, 2023

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Have you ever had a hard time getting up after life knocks you down? Maybe you’ve fought hard to not go down the “mental health” road, but you can’t deny that something is wrong, and you don’t know how to fix it. In this episode, Janice & EJ vulnerably share their personal journey with depression and anxiety, and how they’ve navigated it. You’ll be encouraged to realize that you can pursue practical help without forsaking your faith—it can actually deepen. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

That Time Janice Canceled Worship May 08, 2023

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Are you someone who never has a problem speaking up, but could use some help with how to say it? In this episode, Janice & EJ recount the hilarious story of how shooting straight in the middle of a worship service didn’t play out as well as it could have. Take a listen and be encouraged to soak the truth in love and compassion. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

That Time EJ Skipped the Spirit May 01, 2023

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How do you handle the parts of your faith that seem harder to explain? Has the Holy Spirit seemed more like a mysterious notion than a tangible part of who God is? In this episode, Janice & EJ share some of their practical experiences with the Holy Spirit and how they’ve learned to lean into the mystery of who God is. You’ll be encouraged to embrace the gift of God’s Spirit in your life, while faithfully resting in the things that can’t be fully known. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

That Time Janice Almost Lost Hope Apr 24, 2023

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What do you do when it seems hard to hang on to hope? Or when God’s promises don’t seem as believable as they once did? In this episode, Janice & EJ talk about things that have rocked their hope, and how God has responded in the midst of them. You’ll find encouragement in the fact that, while our feelings may waver, God’s promises are immovable. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

That Time EJ Finally Listened to Janice Apr 17, 2023

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Have you ever wrestled with knowing how to speak into someone’s life? Are you someone who has a hard time accepting advice or suggestions? In this episode, listen in as EJ & Janice talk about how a risky sweater purchase made more than just a fashion statement in EJ’s life. You’ll be encouraged as you learn how and when to speak up, and you’ll learn the value of listening to people who love you. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

That Time We Had a Baby Apr 10, 2023

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Have you ever gone through something that was so far out of your control, you had no choice but to let go and trust God? In this episode, Janice & EJ share the sobering birth story of their firstborn son and the lessons they learned in it. Through their challenging experience, you’ll be encouraged to trust that God’s control is the best control, even when things don’t go the way you planned. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

That Time EJ Got Booed Apr 03, 2023

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Have you ever gotten a clear wake-up call from God that you’re working toward something you’ve not really been created to do? In this episode, Janice & EJ revisit how some unfortunate missteps at the school talent show led to some eye-opening truths about striving where there is no grace. You’ll laugh and learn how to rest in God’s plans, knowing that there is freedom to achieve when we trust in what God has for us. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

That Time Janice Almost Got Into a Fight Mar 27, 2023

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Have you ever been running on fumes, only to realize you’re one bad day away from breaking down? In this episode, Janice & EJ recount how a daily commute became the perfect opportunity to be rescued by the Word (and avoid fights with strangers!). You’ll be challenged to address the tough stuff of life by intentionally putting your faith first, even in seemingly small ways. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!