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26. Tenaciously holding on in the waiting Jun 27, 2022

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Understanding 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 1:4

Patience often comes through waiting and enduring difficult things. Patience is a character of God. Aren’t you glad for the patience of God? We sure are!

If you didn't yet, go back and listen to the first episode from this series: Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit HERE.

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25. How to have peace even while the river is raging Jun 24, 2022

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Today 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.
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24. Don’t worry, be HAPPY! Jun 20, 2022

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Today 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 jam-packed episode a listen, ponder what might be stealing your joy, and ask the Lord for His joy to be your strength!

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23. What's love got to do with it? Jun 13, 2022

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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 numerous words for LOVE in the New Testament. The fact that the scripture gets so specific is really helpful for our understanding of what love is.

… plus MUCH MORE!
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22. Abiding in Christ and bearing much fruit: Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit Jun 06, 2022

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We 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 of it,the meanings of the word “Abide”, practical ways and plans to what to do in order to grow in Christlikeness, AND MUCH MORE!

Sit tight, press play, and let’s break down some popular misconceptions and dive deep into each one in new and unique ways together!
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BONUS: How to jumpstart your spiritual growth with Sojo Academy May 30, 2022

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Where 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 place... a place for women to make real transformations over time. So they teamed up and created Sojo Academy. Sojo Academy is a community of friends who are in love with Jesus Christ. It’s an online space with women from all over the world and a beautiful collection of hearts that bless us tremendously.

Tune in today and listen to Jen and AJ share about their joy and passion: Sojo Academy. And learn how you can be part of this community while you take time to be transformed by God's word.
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20. Ministry, Mothering, and the Fear of Missing Out featuring Chelsi Kirkpatrick May 23, 2022

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In 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 living. She also shares her thoughts on submitting to the Lord, and fostering life-giving habits, and gives powerful advice to anyone who’s looking to cultivate their relationship with God, regardless of how they are serving the Kingdom.

Chelsi also shares with all of us the things that she does to support her husband in their specific stage of life.

Even if you or your husband are not in full-time ministry, this is an episode jam-packed with powerful tips to encourage you in your marriage, and remind you of what’s really important in your walk with God.
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19. How to stay well-watered when ministry takes you far from home featuring Keri Franks May 16, 2022

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In 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 MUST LISTEN for any woman who wants to benefit from powerful advice on how to nourish your relationship with God. It’s a sneak peek into Kari’s international home/ministry and will bless anyone who listens.
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18. Practical tips for balancing ministry and life featuring Jawan McGinnis May 09, 2022

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Welcome 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 joy in the “mundane”. And learn how to navigate moments of stress, even when you are on the verge of tears, selfishness, and maintain your kind heart.

“One thing that I really feel like I've learned a lot in the process of motherhood and being a wife is that God is still the God of our mundane and it's a joy to be there.” - Jawan McGinnis.
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By the way, our summer Bible studies will be an in-depth study of the Fruit of the Spirit! YAY! We will be breaking down some popular misconceptions about how we express them and diving deep into each one in new and unique ways.

Don’t miss it, it will be a really good couple of months of Bible study at Sojo Academy. See you there? www.sojoacademy.com

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17. Cultivating Spiritual Friendships May 02, 2022

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We 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 that Christ is our friend.

AJ started by sharing that her family has had the privilege of welcoming a Ukrainian refugee family to their community recently. She said it was a really sweet time but also made her realize how much caregivers need to be cared for as well. Jen and AJ reminded us how important it is to have friends who can restore you, who can speak nourishment to your heart, and who can be there for you. They mentioned this need specifically for those in ministry.

And remember: Wherever you are, God sees you. Jesus will be that friend you need. We have to continue making sure our identity is in Christ and not in a relationship regardless of what it is. Christ can be and should be all that we need

Come take this journey with us!

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