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✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE In Episode 108 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with author and longtime Guideposts editor Rick Hamlin to talk about following Jesus in a divided, discouraging world without losing compassion. Rick shares the heart behind his devotional Everlasting Jesus: 40 Days of Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living and offers practical rhythms for modern life: making “alone time,” starting the day with a devotional and a psalm, and choosing “good news” before the daily news cycle tears your peace apart. They talk about holding space (pausing long enough to savor God’s work instead of rushing past it) and living with “proximity,” where compassion becomes real through small acts of kindness and presence with others’ pain. This episode is a steady, practical reset for anyone feeling hurried, distracted, or spiritually dry, and it invites listeners to follow Jesus with love in everyday life. ****** PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes) 🎧Listen onApple Spotify 🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon) 💌 Questions/Guest Requests ****** 🩵 ABOUT US Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God. ****** 🔗 LINKS Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok Follow Jill on Instagram ****** 📖 BIBLE RESOURCES Matthew 5 / Luke 6 (Beatitudes) The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links ****** 📣 GUEST Rick’s website Follow Rick on Instagram and Facebook Buy Rick’s new book ****** 🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL: Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon ****** Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.We're so glad you're here.

✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE In Episode 107 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with pastor and author Robert Bass to talk about living with purpose without losing intimacy with God. Robert shares how easy it is to become busy, overwhelmed, and focused on our own agenda, doing “good things,” yet not experiencing the fruit, joy, and peace we’re longing for. They explore the idea behind Robert’s book Hidden Fruit and what it looks like to invite the Holy Spirit into everyday life so spiritual fruit isn’t just something we talk about, but something we actually live. The conversation touches on slowing down, building rhythms that don’t box us in, reading Scripture with intention (Robert mentions Psalm 23 as an example), and discerning God’s voice in practical ways. This episode is a reset for anyone who feels spiritually dry, distracted, or stuck in the busy trap. ****** PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes) 🎧Listen onApple Spotify 🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon) 💌 Questions/Guest Requests ****** 🩵 ABOUT US Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God. ****** 🔗 LINKS Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok Follow Jill on Instagram ****** 📖 BIBLE RESOURCES Psalm 23 Genesis The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links ****** 📣 GUEST Robert’s website Follow Robert on Instagram and Facebook More information on Robert’s books ****** 🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL: Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon ****** Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.We're so glad you're here.

✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE In Episode 106 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Rev. Cheryl Kincaid for a trauma-aware conversation about forgiveness, healing, and boundaries. Cheryl addresses one of the hardest questions Christians face: how do you forgive without excusing what happened? She explains the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and why reconciliation requires repentance and safety, especially when children are involved. Cheryl also highlights confession as a Christian tool for healing (1 John 1:9) and challenges shallow, formulaic approaches to trauma recovery. The conversation touches on shame and the “damaged goods” mindset, how Scripture speaks honestly about human sin and exploitation, and why God can handle truth-telling. This episode is for anyone who has been hurt and wants a path forward that is biblical, honest, and grounded in both grace and wisdom. ****** PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes) 🎧Listen onApple Spotify 🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon) 💌 Questions/Guest Requests ****** 🩵 ABOUT US Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God. ****** 🔗 LINKS Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok Follow Jill on Instagram ****** 📖 BIBLE RESOURCES 1 John 1:9 Book of James (temptation/lust) Isaiah (justice; exploitation) The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links ****** 📣 GUEST Cheryl’s website Follow Cheryl on Instagram and Facebook More information on Cheryl’s books ****** 🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL: Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon ****** Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.We're so glad you're here.

✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE In Episode 105 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Teresa Blaes (podcast host, ministry leader, and founder of Kosh Media Productions) for a raw conversation about faith after trauma. Teresa shares her story of growing up in a broken home, facing severe medical challenges, and experiencing devastating loss that left her deeply angry at God. She describes how encounters with the supernatural pushed her to investigate what was real and, eventually, how the gospel began to break through through a praying teacher, Christian music, and a radio message that led her to “do business with God.” They talk about what it means to bring your questions to God, why Isaiah 1:18 (“come, let us reason together”) became an anchor, and why healing often starts when we stop hiding our past and bring it into the light. ****** PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes) 🎧Listen onApple Spotify 🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon) 💌 Questions/Guest Requests ****** 🩵 ABOUT US Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God. ****** 🔗 LINKS Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok Follow Jill on Instagram ****** 📖 BIBLE RESOURCES Scriptures Mentioned: Isaiah 1:18 — “Come, let us reason together…” Revelation 3:20 — “I stand at the door and knock…” Hebrews 13:2 (alluded) — entertaining angels unaware Psalm 27:10 (alluded) — “though father and mother forsake…” Luke 9:60 (alluded) — “let the dead bury their own dead” Luke 14:26 (referenced conceptually) — “hate father/mother…” explained as priority, not hatred Mark 3:33–35 (alluded) — “Who are my mother and brothers?” The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links ****** 📣 GUEST Teresa’s website Follow Teresa on Instagram and Facebook More information on Teresa’s book ****** 🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL: Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.We're so glad you're here.

✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE In Episode 104 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Dr. Angela Deulen to explore the connection between faith, stress, and the nervous system. If you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or “noisy on the inside,” Angela explains why spiritual habits can feel difficult when your nervous system is dysregulated and how calming your body can help you reconnect with God. She shares a powerful framework she calls the “Davidic arc,” showing how David’s Psalms often start in despair and move toward trust, helping us shift from fight-or-flight into a more regulated state where we can think clearly and renew our minds. They also talk about how gratitude supports regulation, why community matters (“borrow faith” from others), and how our view of God can impact fear-based responses. This episode is practical, hopeful, and deeply grounding. ****** PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes) 🎧Listen onApple Spotify 🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon) 💌 Questions/Guest Requests ****** 🩵 ABOUT US Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God. ****** 🔗 LINKS Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok Follow Jill on Instagram ****** 📖 BIBLE RESOURCES Psalm 23 | Psalm 22 | Romans 12 (renew your mind) | Philippians 4:8 | 2 Corinthians 10:5 The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links ****** 📣 GUEST Angela Deulen’s website Follow Angela on Instagram and YouTube ****** 🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL: Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.We're so glad you're here.

You can now watch FULL episodes on YouTube! ✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE In Episode 103 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Dr. Oluwole Babatunde, psychiatrist, faith leader, and author of Adapt and Advance: A Faith-Based Step-by-Step Guide to Turning Trials into Triumphs. Oluwole shares his story of growing up in Nigeria, losing both parents at a young age, and experiencing seasons so dark they felt hopeless. He explains how faith, Scripture, and daily rhythms helped him keep moving forward plus why it’s okay to be honest with God when trust feels hard. Together they talk about identity in Christ over circumstances, reframing failure, and practical tools like journaling, learning from mentors, building a mission statement, and holding a vision even “in the pit.” This conversation is a steadying reminder: your challenges aren’t meant to stop you, they can become stepping stones as God redeems your story. ****** ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes) 🎧Listen onApple Spotify 🙏 Join the community + bonus content (Patreon) 💌 Questions/Guest Requests ****** 🩵 ABOUT US Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God. ****** 🔗 LINKS Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok Follow Jill on Instagram ****** 📖 BIBLE RESOURCES Romans 8:28 | Matthew 6:33 | Romans 8:1 The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links ****** 📣 GUEST Oluwole Babatunde’s website Follow Oluwole on Instagram and LinkedIn and YouTube Oluwole’s books mentioned in this episode: Adapt and Advance: A Faith-Based Step-by-Step Guide to Turning Trials into Triumphs ****** 🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL: Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.We're so glad you're here.

In Episode 102 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Aneta Kuzma, author of Lanterns of Light, to talk about trusting God through fear, uncertainty, and big life transitions. Aneta shares how leaving the “false sense of security” of corporate life to step into entrepreneurship became a defining moment, when her faith became greater than her fear. She opens up about the practices that helped her stay grounded: gratitude, journaling, prayer, and surrounding herself with Scripture as daily reminders of God’s promises. They also talk about how her book is built around Bible verses she’s leaned on in hard seasons, paired with honest journal entries so readers can see the internal journey behind the outward obedience. This episode is for anyone who needs courage to take the next step and wants practical tools to keep trusting God when fear is loud. ****** ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes) 🎧Listen onApple Spotify 🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon) 💌 Questions/Guest Requests ****** 🩵 ABOUT US Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God. ****** 🔗 LINKS Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok Follow Jill on Instagram ****** 📖 BIBLE RESOURCES Do not be afraid: Isaiah 41:10 | Joshua 1:9 | 2 Timothy 1:7 The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links ****** 📣 GUEST Aneta Kuzma’s website Follow Aneta on Instagram and LinkedIn Listen to Aneta’s podcast: Live the Width of Your Life Aneta’s books mentioned in this episode: Lanterns of Light + Live the Width of Your Life ****** 🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL: Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.We're so glad you're here.

In Episode 101 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with author Kristen LaValley to talk about church hurt, spiritual perfectionism, and what it looks like to rebuild faith when it’s been tangled up with trauma. Kristen shares about her book Growing Up Saved and the “I am bad” mindset so many Christians carry, believing they must perform and become “better” to be loved by God. Together they explore the cost of spiritual perfection, the way harmful systems can distort our image of God, and the slow work of returning to the truth that we were created “very good.” They also reflect on God’s love as something we can’t fully comprehend alone, and why healing often requires community, honesty, and gentleness. This episode is for anyone deconstructing unhealthy faith and longing to find a kinder, truer way to know God.➡️ Watch next: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)🎧Listen onAppleSpotify🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)💌 Questions/Guest Requests******🩵 ABOUT USHalfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God. ******🔗 LINKSFollow Halfway to Sunday on InstagramFollow Halfway to Sunday on TikTokFollow Jill on Instagram******📖 BIBLE RESOURCESGenesis 1 / “God said we were very good” (commonly Genesis 1:31)Ephesians 3 / knowing/comprehending God’s love “with all the saints” (commonly Ephesians 3:18–19)The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links******📣 GUESTKristen LaValley’s websiteKristen’s SubstackFollow Kristen on Instagram****** 🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian BellinoEpisode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany TausenEpisode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence LesterEpisode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver BeekEpisode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha PanarisoEpisode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.We're so glad you're here.
If you’re overwhelmed and running on empty, this episode is for you. In our 100th episode, Jill and Cassian Bellino share biblical boundaries and practical ways to create margin so you can protect your peace and keep saying yes to God without burning out. ➡️ Watch next: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes)🎧Listen onAppleSpotify🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon)💌 Questions/Guest Requests******✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODEIn Episode 100 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill celebrates the 100th episode milestone with her friend Cassian Bellino from the Biblically Speaking podcast. Together they talk honestly about what it looks like to keep saying yes to God without burning out. They discuss the importance of boundaries and margin and how life can get painful and overwhelming when we don’t protect what matters, and how growth often comes through the hard “process” seasons. Jill and Cassian also highlight spiritual practices that strengthen and protect us, including Scripture, prayer, and fasting and creating space to be sustained by the Lord instead of striving in our own strength. This episode is part celebration, part encouragement, and part practical reset for anyone who feels stretched thin but wants to walk in deeper freedom and faithfulness.******🩵 ABOUT USHalfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.******🔗 LINKSFollow Halfway to Sunday on InstagramFollow Halfway to Sunday on TikTokFollow Jill on Instagram******📖 BIBLE RESOURCESScriptures Referenced:Romans 8 (Message paraphrase) — “we weren’t made for a grave-tending life…”Isaiah 43Psalm 91Ruth 1 (Naomi/Ruth story referenced)Joshua (entering the promised land referenced)Deuteronomy (paraphrased “fruit you did not plant”) — commonly aligns with Deut. 6:10–11 wordingThe Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links******📣 GUESTCassian Bellino, host of The Biblically Speaking PodcastCassian’s WebsiteFollow Cassian on Instagram******🎙️ Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas WestEpisode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence LesterEpisode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver BeekEpisode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha PanarisoEpisode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.We're so glad you're here.

In Episode 99 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Chaz Becker, founder of Storied, to explore why many believers know God loves them but still struggle to feel it. They talk about the gap between head knowledge and heart knowledge, and how spiritual formation can engage the emotional “right brain,” not just information and theology. Chaz shares how attachment patterns and nervous system responses affect our ability to receive love, and why imagination and guided practices can help move faith from concepts to lived experience. They also discuss why therapy can be a wise and important support when love has felt unsafe or wounds run deep. This episode offers language, compassion, and practical next steps for anyone who wants faith that’s not only true but deeply felt.And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!Storyed WebsiteFollow Storyed on Instagram******Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!******Bible Resources:PatreonThe Bible Project The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links ******Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas WestEpisode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence LesterEpisode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver BeekEpisode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha PanarisoEpisode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon******Want more Halfway to Sunday? Join our Patreon community!If you want to connect more than just once a week, join us over onInstagramTiktokYouTube******Follow Jill on Instagram Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.We're so glad you're here.