In this episode, Jason Scott shares his incredible journey from religious upbringing to radical life transformation in Jesus. Growing up in the Catholic church, Jason knew about God but didn’t walk with Him. College at Ohio University led him into deep addiction to alcohol and drugs — a path that nearly destroyed his life. Everything shifted 25 years ago when Jason attended a church service in Cincinnati, heard the gospel clearly, and was instantly set free from addiction. His life with Jesus...
In this conversation, Jamie and Raz dive into one of the most challenging parts of the Bible to understand: the Old Testament Law. As the YOUR STORY reading plan leads the church family into Exodus, they explore how New Testament believers—rooted in the gospel of Jesus—should make sense of laws that address topics like slavery, women’s rights, and sexuality. They emphasize that God the Father was not endorsing the broken structures of the ancient Near East. Rather, He was working within a fal...
In this conversation, Jamie and Raz explore the Kingdom adventure that opens up when we follow God the Father into assignments that are bigger than our strength, skill, or experience. Using the story of Moses and the burning bush (Exodus 3–4), they highlight how Yahweh calls Moses to confront Pharaoh—a task far beyond Moses’ natural capacity. Instead of telling Moses to get more training, build a better résumé, or take a leadership course, God gives him a single promise: “I will be with you.”...
In this episode, Jamie and Raz talk about what it means to enroll in “The School of the Father”—where the Teacher is God Himself. Throughout the Scriptures, we find a stunning promise: God wants to personally teach His children. From the prophets of the Old Testament to the words of Jesus and the Apostle Paul, we see a thread of divine instruction—the Father leading, guiding, and forming us by His Spirit. Even the psalmist understood this reality: “I have more understanding than all my ...
In this episode, Jamie and Raz share what they’re learning through the Your Story chronological Bible reading journey—and invite listeners to jump in and read along with the church family. They reflect on the lives of the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—and how remarkable it is that God the Father continually appears, speaks, guides, blesses, and keeps covenant with these men (and women), even though their lives are full of sin and dysfunction. Manipulation, deception, control, favoritis...
In this episode, Jamie and Raz explore how to read the Bible more effectively by focusing on the main character—God the Father. Too often, we read Scripture through the lens of the human characters, trying to imitate their actions or apply their experiences to our own lives. But when we do that, we can miss what the story is truly revealing about God Himself. Jamie and Raz explain that the frame you use shapes what you see—and if we focus on the wrong character, we can draw the wrong lessons....
In this episode, Jamie and Raz sit down with Samantha Treas to talk about matters of the heart—learning to see God as a loving Father who’s after relationship, not perfection. Sam shares about growing up Catholic and how Jesus began visiting her in dreams as a child, telling her, “I’m your friend.” Even during her college years of intentional wandering, she later realized He was gently wooing her heart back the whole time. In this deep conversation, they explore what it means to keep a soft h...
In this episode, Jamie and Raz explore one of Jesus’ most radical and freeing teachings: “Take up your cross and follow Me” . What does it really mean to die to self—and why is it essential for truly gaining Jesus and living in the Kingdom? They reflect on the dangers of leadership that hasn’t gone through the cross—when a person hasn’t died to self, they often lead out of insecurity, control, or self-promotion, which can harm others. The conversation also turns toward the subtle poison of un...
In this third episode with Spencer Robinette, Raz and Jamie explore what it means to be a minister with Jesus—not just inside the walls of a church, but out in the world where most people live and work. Ministry isn’t just for vocational pastors—it’s for every follower of Jesus, wherever they are. Rooted in Ephesians 4:11–12 , the conversation highlights God’s design for church leaders to equip the saints for the work of ministry. That means pastors aren’t called to do all the ministry for pe...
In this powerful follow-up conversation, Raz and Jamie sit down again with Spencer Robinette to go deeper into his journey in ministry and grief. Spencer shares about serving in full-time vocational ministry—leading youth and worship, planting a church, and eventually merging that young plant with his dad’s older, more traditional congregation. He describes the joy and privilege of serving in ministry alongside his father… and the heartbreak of losing him just a few years later. Spencer opens...
In this episode, Jamie and Raz talk about the difference between reading the Bible academically versus relationally. Too often we treat Scripture as information to master, rather than an invitation to engage with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They share four practical ways to begin reading the Bible relationally: Prayer — Talk with God as you read. Picture Jesus with you and engage Him in conversation about the Scriptures. Story — See the Bible as your family story. God is Father, we’ve ...
In this episode, Raz and Jamie talk about resilience and how to stay rooted in Jesus when life gets hard. Raz shares a powerful story of experiencing a panic attack while visiting his 95-year-old mom, realizing it was a spiritual attack, and how prayer from his church community lifted the darkness and brought peace. Together they reflect on: Why being deeply connected to Jesus is the key to resilience.The importance of surrounding yourself with a faith-filled, praying community.Holding on to ...
In this follow-up conversation, Raz and Jamie sit down again with Erik Wilson—worship leader, ordained minister, and church-planter—to hear about his journey of planting Freedom City Church in Cincinnati. Erik shares about: The transition from being a worship leader and musician to embracing God’s call as a preacher and pastor.Why cultivating a life of worship in the secret place is vital for every pastor.The supernatural way God the Father confirmed His call for Erik to plant Freedom City C...
In this episode, Raz and Jamie sit down with Erik Wilson—worship leader, ordained minister, and church-planter—to explore his story of following Jesus through unexpected turns. Erik shares about: Growing up as a pastor’s kid, yet realizing in 9th grade that he needed to own his faith for himself.His early pursuit of a career in vocal performance and the dream of becoming an opera singer.How God redirected his path into full-time vocational ministry as a worship leader.The difference between p...
In this episode, Raz and Jamie welcome back their first-ever second-time guest — Jess Moore! Jess is a licensed therapist who helps people experience healing and freedom through professional counseling with Jesus. Together, they explore the connection between psychology and Scripture when it comes to our minds, thoughts, and emotions. Jess introduces the cognitive triangle from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Thoughts – what we THINK affects how we feel and actFeelings – how we FEEL affec...
In this episode, Raz and Jamie talk with Steve Eklund about his journey of faith, renewal, and kingdom-minded leadership. Steve shares how he came to faith in Jesus at 16, built a successful career in wealth management, and enjoyed a thriving family life — yet found his heart had quietly grown cold to God by the time he was 50. This realization sparked a deep question: “Do I really know love?” That question led Steve into a fresh pursuit of God’s love and how to bring it into every sphere of ...
In this follow-up to the previous solo episode on developing a “Trinity-shaped” life, Jamie Moore is re-joined by co-host Paul Raz to explore what it actually looks like to live in ongoing relationship with each person of the Trinity. They reflect on the dynamic adventure of walking with the Father, Son, and Spirit—contrasting it with the stale, rule-based version of faith many people have settled for. Together, they identify common mindsets and misconceptions that keep people stuck in religi...
In this solo episode, Jamie Moore invites listeners into a personal and practical framework for developing a “God-shaped” vision for life—one that’s grounded in relationship with the Triune God. Jamie unpacks how a healthy spiritual life includes knowing and relating to each Person of the Trinity individually and intimately: The Father — to know and experience His love, discovering your secure identity as His beloved child.The Son — to listen to and obey His voice, building your life on the u...
In this episode, Jamie Moore (going solo, while Raz is on sabbatical) traces the grand narrative of Scripture through one central theme: God wants to be WITH His people. From Genesis to Revelation, the story of the Bible is a love story about presence. Jamie unpacks six key movements in the biblical storyline that reveal God's relentless desire to dwell with His children: The Garden – God’s presence with Adam and Eve, broken by sin and rebellion.Covenant and Tabernacle – God makes a covenant ...