The Christian J Show

Some of us blame the devil for everything — the inconvenience, the heartbreak, the consequences, the chaos we created, and the lessons God is trying to teach us. But the truth is… the devil didn’t do all that.In this episode of The Christian J Show, I’m talking about the difference between spiritual warfare and simple accountability. The moments we call “attacks” that are really just growth. The habits we blame on demons that are actually decisions. And the uncomfortable truth that sometimes God disrupts our plans to protect us from ourselves.This isn’t about shame — it’s about clarity.It’s about discernment.It’s about taking your power back.If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re under attack or just under construction, this episode is for you.

There’s a kind of silence that makes you question everything — your faith, your prayers, your patience, even your worth. When you’ve been asking God for clarity, comfort, direction, something… and all you get back is quiet, it’s easy to wonder if heaven has you on mute.In this episode of The Christian J Show, I’m talking about the moments when God feels distant, unresponsive, or completely silent. The moments where you’re trying to stay faithful, but your heart is tired. The moments where you’re scared to admit out loud, “God… it feels like You’re ignoring me.”This isn’t about losing faith — it’s about being honest in it.Because silence doesn’t mean abandonment.And unanswered doesn’t mean unseen.If you’re in a season where God feels quiet, this episode is for you. You’re not forgotten. You’re not overlooked. You’re not talking to a wall. God is closer than you think — even when He’s quieter than you want.

Some Christians act like they’ve been hired as God’s personal security team — checking people’s playlists, monitoring their holidays, policing their identity, and handing out “prophetic warnings” that sound more like personal opinions than anything heaven‑sent. And somehow, all of this gets labeled as “discernment.”In this episode of The Christian J Show: Hello God, I Need You, I’m talking about the judgment that hides behind spirituality. The way we shame people over music. The way we demonize holidays. The way LGBTQ+ inclusion becomes a battleground instead of a place to practice love. The way performative prophecy gets used to control, intimidate, or elevate egos instead of pointing people to God.This isn’t about dragging the church — it’s about freeing it.Because faith was never meant to be policed.And God doesn’t need gatekeepers.If you’ve ever felt watched, judged, or pushed out by people acting like they own the keys to the kingdom, this episode is for you. Grace doesn’t need security. Love doesn’t need surveillance. And God doesn’t need a bodyguard.

Somewhere along the way, church culture blurred the line between honoring leaders and worshipping them. We don’t call it idolatry — we call it “respect,” “covering,” “submission,” or “spiritual authority.” But if we’re honest, a lot of us have given pastors a level of loyalty, protection, and devotion that belongs to God alone.In this episode of The Christian J Show: Hello God, I Need You, I’m talking about the pedestal we put pastors on — the pressure it creates, the harm it causes, and the way it distorts our faith. Not to attack leaders, but to humanize them. Because pastors are people, not saviors. And when we treat them like they’re flawless, we set them up to fall… and we set ourselves up to be disappointed.This is a call back to balance.Back to truth.Back to remembering who the church is actually built on.If you’ve ever confused charisma with calling, personality with presence, or leadership with lordship, this episode is for you. God never asked us to worship pastors — just to love them, support them, and keep our eyes on Him.

There comes a point in your faith where the words just… stop. Where you’ve prayed the same prayer so many times it feels rehearsed. Where you’re exhausted, disappointed, and wondering if God is even listening anymore. Nobody talks about that part — the part where prayer feels heavy instead of holy.In this episode of The Christian J Show: Hello God, I Need You, I’m talking about the quiet exhaustion that hits when you’re spiritually worn out. The moments where all you can offer God is a sigh, a tear, or silence. The moments where you feel guilty for being tired, even though you’re doing the best you can.This isn’t an episode about giving up.It’s an episode about being honest.Because sometimes the most powerful prayer you can pray is,“God… I’m tired.”If you’re in a season where praying feels hard, empty, or repetitive, this episode is for you. God hears the words you can’t say — and He hasn’t forgotten you.

Everybody loves to shout “New Year, New Me,” but what do you do when the year changes… and your struggle doesn’t. When the calendar flips, but the weight, the questions, the habits, the prayers you’ve been praying for months — maybe years — all follow you right into January.In this episode of The Christian J Show: Hello God, I Need You, I’m talking about the uncomfortable space we don’t celebrate enough: transition. The in‑between. The season where you’re not who you used to be, but you’re not fully who you’re becoming either. The place where faith feels quieter, shakier, slower — but somehow more real.This isn’t about perfection.This is about becoming.This is about trusting God in the middle, not just at the finish line.If you walked into the New Year with the same struggle, the same questions, or the same fight… this episode is for you. You’re not behind. You’re not failing. You’re transitioning — and God is right there in the shift.

Healing sounds beautiful until you’re the one actually doing it. Nobody posts the part where you’re crying at 2 a.m., repeating old patterns, starting over for the fifth time, or trying to forgive things you still don’t have language for. We love the testimony, but we avoid the truth: healing is messy.In this episode of The Christian J Show: Hello God, I Need You, I’m talking about the side of grace we don’t glamorize — the uncomfortable, unfiltered, “God, this is ugly” part. The part where you’re growing and grieving at the same time. The part where you’re trying to let go, but your heart is still catching up.This isn’t the cute version of healing.This is the real version.The version where grace meets you in the dirt, not the spotlight.If you’re in a season where your healing feels chaotic, slow, or nothing like the inspirational quotes… this episode is for you. Grace is still working — even when it doesn’t look pretty.

Christmas looks peaceful on the outside — the lights, the music, the smiles, the matching pajamas. But for a lot of us, the holidays feel more like chaos than comfort. The noise, the pressure, the expectations, the memories… it all hits at once. And somewhere in the middle of that, we’re supposed to find God.In this episode of The Christian J Show: Hello God, I Need You, I’m talking about the Christmas we don’t post. The messy one. The lonely one. The one where you’re trying to hold it together while everyone else looks picture‑perfect.This is the reminder I had to give myself:God isn’t found in the perfection — He’s found in the real, the tired, the broken, the chaotic.If this season feels heavy, overwhelming, or nothing like the movies, this episode is for you. God is still here. Even in the chaos.

Some of us learned how to perform before we ever learned how to believe. We learned the church face, the church language, the church posture — all the things that look like faith but don’t actually heal anything on the inside.In this episode of The Christian J Show: Hello God, I Need You, I’m pulling back the curtain on the difference between having faith and performing it. Because a lot of us aren’t worshipping… we’re auditioning. Trying to look “spiritual enough,” “strong enough,” “put‑together enough,” while quietly falling apart behind the scenes.This is the episode where I say out loud what so many people feel but never admit:God doesn’t want your performance — He wants your honesty.If you’re tired of pretending, tired of acting, tired of looking holy instead of being whole… this one is for you.

I’m tired. Not the “I need a nap” tired — the kind of tired that sits in your bones. The kind of tired you can’t post about because everyone expects you to be the strong one. The reliable one. The one who never cracks, never cries, never collapses.In this episode of The Christian J Show: Hello God, I Need You, I’m talking about the weight behind the strength. The pressure. The loneliness. The moments when being “the strong friend” feels less like a compliment and more like a cage.This isn’t a pep talk. This is honesty.This is me saying out loud what so many of us whisper in private:I’m tired of being strong.If you’ve ever carried more than you could hold, if you’ve ever smiled through pain, if you’ve ever felt invisible because you’re “the strong one,” this episode is for you.

Church is supposed to be the place that heals you… but what happens when it’s the place that breaks you. When the people who preach love are the same ones who wound you. When the building that’s supposed to feel like home starts feeling like a battlefield.In this episode of The Christian J Show: Hello God, I Need You, I’m talking about the kind of church hurt we don’t post about. The kind that leaves scars. The kind that makes you question your faith, your worth, and sometimes even God.

Crisis doesn’t wait for permission—it just shows up and wrecks everything. No filter, no warning, no cute little quote to make it better. It’s the moment when your faith feels shaky, your prayers sound like they’re hitting the ceiling, and survival becomes the only language you’ve got.In this episode of The Christian J Show: Hello God, I Need You, I’m pulling the mask off what crisis really looks like. Not the Instagram version, not the polished testimony—the messy, desperate, “God, are you even listening?” version.I talk about the silence, the distractions we run to, and the clapback that crisis isn’t a brand—it’s a battlefield. And sometimes the loudest prayer you’ll ever pray is just staying alive.

Gospel music was born in struggle, raised in survival, and carried by Spirit. But in today’s world of playlists, streams, and Billboard charts—has gospel lost the gospel?In this episode of The Christian J Show, I dive into the evolution of gospel music, questioning whether the message has been overshadowed by performance, marketing, and mainstream appeal. From the roots of deliverance to the rise of pop‑infused praise, this is a raw, disruptive exploration of faith, culture, and sound.Expect clapbacks, cultural commentary, and a reminder that gospel isn’t about the beat—it’s about the Spirit.

They look holy. They sound convincing. But not every voice deserves your ear.In this episode of The Christian J Show: Hello God, I Need You, I tear the mask off false prophets—those who thrive on clout, applause, and performance while hiding deception behind charisma. From scripture to pop culture, this is a raw, disruptive exploration of discernment, receipts, and the danger of mistaking influence for truth.

Hello God, I Need You is not your Sunday sermon — it’s a reckoning. Across 22 raw, disruptive episodes, The Christian J Show confronts exhaustion, church trauma, petty prayers, divine silence, and the beauty of beginning again.This season unfolds in four acts:​ The Cry for Help — desperation, chaos, survival, silence.​ The Confrontation — church hurt, exhaustion, authenticity, grief, messy healing, petty faith.​ The Collapse — burnout, idolization, policing of faith, divine silence, forgiveness fatigue.​ The Reckoning & Return — intimacy, ego, comparison, fury, and the trembling yes of starting over.From When Church Hurts More Than It Heals to God, I’m Petty Too and The Return, each episode is a confession — cinematic, unfiltered, and deeply human.

In our season finale, we confront one of the most haunting cases of the past decade—the mysterious death of Kenneka Jenkins, found inside a hotel freezer in Rosemont, Illinois. What began as a night out with friends spiraled into unanswered questions, viral speculation, and a mother’s relentless fight for justice.Through chilling surveillance footage, conflicting reports, and the storm of theories that erupted online, this episode unpacks the tragedy, the outrage, and the legacy Kenneka left behind. Was it a tragic accident, negligence, or something darker?This finale isn’t just about one young woman’s story—it’s about accountability, race, and the voices demanding that her name never be forgotten.

“The Story of Jeffrey Dahmer” takes you inside the chilling world of the Milwaukee Cannibal. From his childhood obsessions with bones to the gruesome rituals inside his apartment, this episode unpacks how Dahmer lured, trapped, and destroyed lives while the system looked the other way.We explore:• His first murder and the descent into obsession• The horrifying details of his apartment “museum of death”• The failures of police that returned victims to their killer• His capture, trial, and prison downfall• The legacy of his victims and the lessons society ignoredThis is not just true crime — it’s a raw, unflinching look at how evil hides in plain sight.

In January 2013, 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson was found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat at his high school in Valdosta, Georgia. Officials ruled his death accidental, but conflicting autopsies, missing surveillance footage, and unanswered questions have fueled years of controversy.This episode of The Christian J Show unpacks the mystery, the family’s relentless fight for justice, and the broader conversations about race, power, and accountability in America’s justice system.Join us as we explore the facts, the theories, and the legacy of Kendrick Johnson — a young life cut short, but never forgotten.

On September 11th, 2001, the world witnessed a tragedy that reshaped history. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost, and countless more were changed forever. In this episode, we revisit the story of 9/11 — from the morning of the attacks to the acts of courage, the aftermath, and the legacy that continues to echo today.Through vivid storytelling and reflection, this episode honors the victims, the heroes, and the resilience of communities who refused to be broken.

In 1955, a 14-year-old boy from Chicago was brutally murdered in Mississippi for allegedly whistling at a white woman. His name was Emmett Till—and his death became a turning point in American history.In this episode of The Christian J Show: The Crime Chronicles, we dive deep into the gritty details of Till’s abduction, torture, and murder, the shocking injustice of the trial, and the powerful legacy that ignited the Civil Rights Movement. With cinematic storytelling and unflinching honesty, this episode confronts the darkness of America’s past and honors the resilience of those who fought for justice. Listen now to experience the story that changed a nation.