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Join Pastor Jay English as he breaks down the Word of God in a relatable, entertaining and easy to understand way that allows people from all backgrounds to apply it to their lives. So, if you desire to learn more about scripture and don't mind having a few laughs while doing it, then this podcast…

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    • May 20, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    You're Not Ordinary People

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 51:46


    If you've ever felt like you just want to be "Ordinary People", this episode is your wake-up call as Pastor Jay takes us on a powerful journey—from John Legend to Samson—to remind us that God didn't create you to be ordinary.Don't miss this one. Your calling is waiting!

    Pray Like Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 54:59


    Using Luke 11 as our guide, Pastor Jay unpacks a simple but powerful model of prayer that starts with acknowledging God as Father, aligning with His will, and boldly asking for what we need. Discover the power of persistence, the beauty of trust, and why your prayers matter.

    The Generational Baton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 50:51


    What are you passing on to the next generation? In this episode of Plain English with Pastor Jay, we explore the power of generational impact as Pastor Jay unpacks the concept of the Generational Baton—the habits, struggles, and blessings we hand down to the next generation.

    Weight On The Lord!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 43:38


    In this episode ofPlain English with Pastor Jay, we dive into the power of trusting, leaning, and committing to God, even when life feels uncertain. Through personal stories, biblical insights, and practical encouragement, Pastor Jay challenge listeners to shift their burdens onto the One who can truly carry them. Tune in and discover how toWeight on the Lord!

    Revival Starts Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 60:29


    Revival starts here! This Christmas, let's explore what it truly means to be spiritually revived and alive in Christ. Through the story of Jonah and powerful biblical truths, we'll uncover the signs of spiritual death and the path back to life with God. Other places to follow Plain English! Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/plainenglishinc

    Christmas Made Simple

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 18:15


    Pastor Jay shares the recipe for a Christ-centered Christmas with L.O.V.E. Discover how to simplify the season and live out the true meaning of Christ's birth. Other places to follow Plain English! Link Tree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/plainenglishinc

    Suddenly Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 61:52


    In this special Christmas message, Pastor Jay explores how God moves in "Suddenly Seasons," transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary breakthroughs. Through stories of silence, faith, and divine timing, discover how to recognize and act when God shows up unexpectedly in your life. Other places to follow Plain English! Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/plainenglishinc

    Obedience Is The Key

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 55:17


    In this episode, Pastor Jay talks about the life-changing power of obedience, using Joseph's story to show how one simple act of obedience can unlock God's blessings. Tune in for a practical look at trusting God, even when you don't fully understand. Other places to follow Plain English! Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/plainenglishinc

    Don't Let the Leaves Fool You

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 57:04


    In "Don't Let the Leaves Fool You," Pastor Jay explore what it means to bear authentic spiritual fruit and stay connected to Jesus, the true Vine. Using John 15 and Mark 11, he reflects on God's pruning process, the danger of looking fruitful without producing, and how to live a life that truly honors Him. Other places to follow Plain English! Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/plainenglishinc

    Omnipotence: Satan Is Not God

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 60:35


    In this compelling message, Pastor Jay breaks down the omnipotence of God, exposing one of the greatest lies Satan wants us to believe: that he is an equal opposite to God. Pastor Jay explains how Satan is a defeated foe, operating with limited power and always subject to the authority of an all-powerful God. Other places to follow Plain English! Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/plainenglishinc

    The Culture of Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 49:07


    Have you ever questioned the purpose of your work or felt like your job was a waste of time? In this message, Pastor Jay tackles the profound connection between faith and work, revealing how our daily grind can glorify God and serve as an act of worship. Other places to follow Plain English! Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/plainenglishinc

    Suddenly Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 61:52


    In this special Christmas message, Pastor Jay explores how God moves in "Suddenly Seasons," transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary breakthroughs. Through stories of silence, faith, and divine timing, discover how to recognize and act when God shows up unexpectedly in your life.

    Courageous Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 29:24


    In this powerful message titled Courageous Love, Pastor Jay explores what it means to love boldly in the face of fear. Using the story of a mother who risked her life to save her son, he draws parallels to the sacrificial love of Jesus, who left His place of safety in heaven to save us. Tune in as Pastor Jay inspires you to step out of your comfort zone and love others with bold, selfless actions.

    Stop Ignoring Your Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 40:25


    In this message, Pastor Jay challenges us to stop ignoring the spiritual gifts God has given us. Just like Christmas gifts are meant to be opened and enjoyed, God's gifts are meant to be used to serve others and build up the body of Christ.

    Where Is Your Heart?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 52:10


    In this message from the "Serving" series, Pastor Jay challenges us to examine ourselves with the question, "Where is your heart?" Drawing from Matthew 20:25-28, the teaching helps us to discover what it means to truly serve others, following the example of Jesus, who came to earth as both a servant and a slave to the will of His Father. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Show⁠

    The Incredible Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 68:20


    Join Pastor Jay as he explores the silent space between desperate prayers and awaited miracles, highlighting how guilt, mourning, and despair can lead to spiritual indifference. In this powerful message, Pastor Jay points to the incredible exchange Jesus offers each of us of beauty for ashes, joy for mourning, and praise for heaviness. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Show⁠

    Surviving Parenthood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 45:21


    In this episode of "Surviving Parenthood," Pastor Jay emphasizes the importance of building our lives and parenting on the solid rock of Jesus Christ. Join us as we uncover how to create a strong, faith-filled foundation for parenting, ensuring our children grow in wisdom, confidence, and purpose. ⁠⁠⁠Support the Show⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

    Unoffendable

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 54:06


    In this episode, Pastor Jay explores the concept of being "unoffendable" and how to overcome the tendency to take offense. Tune in as he outlines three "lenses" through which we can view potential offenses & provides practical steps on for letting go of offenses and staying connected to spiritual strength and joy. ⁠⁠Support the Show⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

    I Am The Good Shepherd

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 52:00


    Join Pastor Jay in this episode of Plain English as he explores the profound role of Jesus as the Good Shepherd in our lives. Discover how surrendering to Jesus as our Shepherd brings rest, peace, and security in the midst of life's challenges. ⁠Support the Show⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

    Tell Him What You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 41:28


    Join Pastor Jay in a compelling message that emphasizes the importance of being specific in prayer. Learn how God's compassion meets us at our point of need, prompting us to boldly declare our desires and trust in His provision. Don't miss this transformative message that will encourage you to approach God with confidence and specificity, knowing that He hears your cries and delights in answering them. Support the Show⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

    What Will God Name Your Blessing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 34:21


    Uncover the transformative journey from doubt to faith as Pastor Jay uses the story of Abraham to challenge listeners to consider what God would name their blessings based on their posture of belief. Embrace the assurance that with God, nothing is impossible, and every promise spoken over your life is as good as fulfilled. ⁠⁠Support the Show⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

    Out of Alignment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 52:31


    Just as potholes can knock your car out of alignment, Satan uses a similar idea to divert us from God's path. In this episode, Pastor Jay reveals four categories referenced in Galatians 5 that the enemy uses to throw believers off course - intoxication, relationships, religion/spirituality and sexuality. In this message you'll learn to recognize and avoid these potholes that have the power to knock you out of alignment with God's will for your life. ⁠⁠Support the Show⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

    Once Upon A Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 32:58


    Is the Christmas story just a fairy tale or is it real news that demands a response? On this special Christmas Eve edition of Plain English with Pastor Jay, we dive into the details surrounding Jesus' birth and discover the parallels between an approaching deadly tornado, the storm that sin has heading our way, & the shelter and safety we have available to us in Christ. This timely message will challenge you to place your trust in the strong tower that is Jesus. ⁠Support the Show⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

    Birthing Purpose In Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 61:05


    Join Pastor Jay as he pulls back the curtain on the Nativity Scene by retelling it as one of the most chaotic & turbulent periods of Mary's young life. This compassionate retelling will challenge everything you thought you knew about the Christmas Story as it invites you to push through the pain and embrace your unique purpose that only you can birth into the world! Support the Show⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

    Making It Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 47:30


    Join us as Pastor Jay inspires the church to reach beyond its walls and into the community. Discover how to notice, love, and serve those around you, making it easier for people to find and experience God. Get ready to be challenged and equipped to make a real difference! Support the Show⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

    Merry Christmas! (It's Time To Open Your Gifts!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 30:18


    Join Pastor Jay as he challenges the church to understand that Jesus gives gifts to people, gift-wraps & delivers those people to the church, but it's the church's job to open the gifts so that God's people can be equipped to do the ministry! Support the Show⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

    Do You Use SOAP?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 46:56


    Dive into a transformative episode of "Plain English with Pastor Jay" as we delve into the profound power Scripture can have in our lives. This insightful message highlights the reality of how we consistently use soap to clean everything in our lives except our own spirit. ⁠⁠Support the Show⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

    The 2nd Greatest Story Ever Told Is Yours!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 48:23


    Join us for this captivating episode of 'Plain English with Pastor Jay' as we unearth the transformative power of personal encounters with Jesus. In this message, Pastor Jay teaches on the profound shift that faith-infused experiences can bring to the lives of those around you. Don't miss this exploration of 'The Second Greatest Story Ever Told,' where your narrative intersects with the transformative grace of Jesus. ⁠Support the Show⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

    Is Jesus the Only Way to God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 44:43


    Dive into an enlightening episode of "Plain English with Pastor Jay" as we explore the profound question at the heart of Christianity: "Why do Christians believe Jesus is the only way to God?" Drawing wisdom from 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, Pastor Jay leaves no room for ambiguity, urging us to contemplate the eternal consequences of our choices. Discover the life-altering implications of Jesus as the exclusive path to salvation in this thought-provoking episode. ⁠Support the Show⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

    Taking God's Name In Vain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 47:42


    In this episode of Plain English, Pastor Jay dives into the topic of "Taking God's Name In Vain" and asks if we truly understand the meaning of that phrase in our lives today. Learn about God's thoughts on the honoring of His name and representing His character while navigating the journey of faith. Join Pastor Jay as he provides valuable insights and practical guidance for living a purposeful life aligned with God's will. ⁠Support the Show⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

    Fighting the Wildfire of Gossip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 51:19


    Join Pastor Jay in a powerful episode of "Plain English" as he exposes the destructive nature of gossip and its far-reaching consequences. Inspired by Acts 2:42-47, discover the eerie resemblance between gossip and a relentless, faceless adversary. From real-life incidents to biblical wisdom, learn how seemingly harmless words can ignite a wildfire of havoc. Explore the toxic impact of gossip on individuals, relationships, and communities, and uncover practical strategies to suffocate its flames. Support the Show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

    God Is Preparing You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 43:42


    Have you ever felt forgotten by God? Join us on this captivating podcast as we explore the inspiring story of Moses, from his time in the palace to the wilderness. Dive deep into Acts 7:17-36 and uncover how God used Moses' years in isolation to prepare him for a divine calling. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

    What's Wrong With The Church?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 51:18


    In this thought-provoking episode, Pastor Jay uses Acts 2 to challenge the common idea of the church as an institution, and instead presents a compelling case that the church was created to be a community. Listen in as he paints a vivid picture of what it means to be a part of a truly missional community and reveals the 6 essential elements that are the keys to church growth both then and now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    Follow Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 45:56


    Join Pastor Jay as he delves into Luke chapter 5 and the powerful encounter between Jesus and Peter. Discover the significance of Jesus coming onto Peter's boat and then asking him to throw out his nets one more time. In this episode, you'll learn why it's essential to have a personal relationship with Jesus, and what benefits come from making him the center of our lives. This is a message of hope, encouragement, and inspiration that you won't want to miss! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    Walk It Out (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 30:58


    If we're not careful we can sit inside of our church buildings hoarding Jesus all to ourselves while making it really hard for others to come receive what God told us to give out freely. So, join us as Pastor Jay teaches on how our faith should not make it difficult for people to come to Christ. Instead, we should walk it out in a way that makes it easy for people to find and experience God. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    Walk It Out (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 30:08


    If we're not careful we can sit inside of our church buildings hoarding Jesus all to ourselves while making it really hard for others to come receive what God told us to give out freely. So, join us as Pastor Jay teaches on how our faith should not make it difficult for people to come to Christ. Instead, we should walk it out in a way that makes it easy for people to find and experience God. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    The G.O.A.T. (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 28:12


    Join us as Pastor Jay teaches from the book of 1 Corinthians on spiritual gifts within the church and shows us which attribute is the one that Paul deems as the Greatest of All Time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    The G.O.A.T. (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 29:45


    Join us as Pastor Jay teaches from the book of 1 Corinthians on spiritual gifts within the church and shows us which attribute is the one that Paul deems as the Greatest of All Time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    What's Love Got To Do With It? (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 30:51


    In 1984, Tina Turner recorded the hit song, "What's Love Got To Do With It?" The meaning behind this song is quite simple. It's all about telling someone that their attraction to each other will remain only that: an attraction and that love will never be a part of the equation. However, when we ask this same question from a Christian perspective, Pastor Jay is here to tell you that the answer for those who claim to be followers of Christ is that Love has EVERYTHING to do with it! Tune in for this incredible message that describes what the Biblical definition love is and what it truly looks like. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    What's Love Got To Do With It? (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 30:23


    In 1984, Tina Turner recorded the hit song, "What's Love Got To Do With It?" The meaning behind this song is quite simple. It's all about telling someone that their attraction to each other will remain only that: an attraction and that love will never be a part of the equation. However, when we ask this same question from a Christian perspective, Pastor Jay is here to tell you that the answer for those who claim to be followers of Christ is that Love has EVERYTHING to do with it! Tune in for this incredible message that describes what the Biblical definition love is and what it truly looks like. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    God Responds to Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 39:59


    In this message, Pastor Jay teaches on how a little bit of faith has a whole lot of power. Using the story of the Centurion & his servant in Luke chapter 7, we'll learn how our faith plus God's authority is an incredible combination that is able to do miracles & move mountains in our lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    Sleeping With Lions - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 27:22


    Join Pastor Jay as he teaches from the book of Daniel on the kind of trust one can have in God which would allow you to lay down & sleep well even when your life has been surrounded by lions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    Sleeping With Lions - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 32:12


    Join Pastor Jay as he teaches from the book of Daniel on the kind of trust one can have in God which would allow you to lay down & sleep well even when your life has been surrounded by lions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    Speak, Lord, Your Servant Is Listening

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 49:01


    Join Pastor Jay as he continues our Dangerous Prayers series in which he uses the story found in 1 Samuel 3 to ask the questions of: "Does God Still Speak?", "Is He Really My Lord?" and "Are We Listening to Obey?" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    What Would Jesus Say to Meghan Markle? (Pastor Sonia English)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 38:55


    This episode provides a special treat as Pastor Jay's wife, Pastor Sonia English, graces the stage to talk about the life of Meghan Markle and what she believes Jesus would say to the Duchess of Sussex. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    What Would Jesus Say To Giannis Antentokoumpo?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 59:45


    Join Pastor Jay as he dives into the backstory of Giannis Antentokoumpo and imagines what he believes Jesus would say to the 2 time NBA MVP. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    Getting To Know The Holy Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 45:46


    The Holy Spirit is who has been promised to never leave us...to guide us...and to pray on our behalf during times when we don't even know what to pray for ourselves. He is probably the most misunderstood & misrepresented of the Trinity. However, it is He that enables us to live the kind of life that God fully intends for each of us to have. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    Is Jesus Who He Said He Is?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 59:00


    Have you ever wondered if Jesus really existed? Or if He was really God or just a great teacher? Have you ever asked if there are non-Biblical accounts that speak about the things that Jesus did? If you've ever asked any of these questions, we're inviting you to check out this message from Pastor Jay as he uses both Biblical & non-Biblical accounts to explain what he means when he says he believes in Jesus Christ. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    Knowing God Personally

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 51:38


    It's not enough to just know about God. We must move past what we've heard and lean into a personal experience with Him the way that Jacob did in Genesis 32. Understand that it is only when you have wrestled with Him for yourself that you can walk into the new life that He has planned for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    Leading From The Middle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 52:30


    This episode is for those who have stepped into leadership roles and have found themselves navigating the tension that comes with leading effectively while still following someone else's lead. Here we'll learn from David's top 3 warriors on the steps they took to live in this space well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

    How Do I Find My Calling?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 47:21


    One of the most difficult and frustrating parts of ministry can be simply finding the place where you fit. If you're struggling to find your calling and need some tips on where to look for it, this episode is for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plain-english/message

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