Talk Time with Jess and Lil

We tackled a tricky subject during this episode: idols. We discussed how idols can be obvious, subtle, or unknown. A lot of the time the idols present in our lives are intertwined with our daily activity. Whether it be school, work, or even our down time, if we are not careful things can penetrate our hearts and take the place of God. We invite you guys to listen and reflect as we go through different idols we've experienced in our own lives, and discuss how to practically deal with idols in a healthy, God honoring way.

In this episode we decided to put one of us in the hot seat and interview Lily. God has done some amazing things in her life recently. She touched on things like being an immigrant, moving, prayer, picking a career, and now graduate school. We wanted to let you guys in on a personal level and share her journey and how God brought her to where she is. Lily told some stories, we had some good laughs, and overall just wanted to Glorify God for the blessings and hardships in our lives.

In this episode we took time to speak on something uncomfortable but necessary. This topic was suggested to us by a listener, but went beyond a suggestion and really dug roots in our hearts. We are talking about temptation. Not only common temptations in the church, but our personal temptation and the temptation of Jesus. We seek to understand why we get tempted and how to approach temptation in a way we can be victorious. Join us in this conversation because where we are weak, God is made strong!

In this episode we sat down to talk about the role of time and why God has gifted us with it, but also how to steward our time well. We discuss the importance of time and how it is an investment, both to others and ourselves. We also touch on the topic of busyness and how toxic it is to live in a constant state of being busy. Find out what we had to say about this topic and join our conversation on Instagram @talktime.pod!

In this episode, we sat down with each other to talk about some vulnerabilities we have been experiencing in the past four months. More importantly, we share how God has met us in the middle of those circumstances, and really, through it all. We discuss how imperative it is that we fix our eyes on Jesus in the middle of our hardships, whether it be the unknown or anxieties we may have. We also discuss what having love, joy, and peace really means, and how rest plays a big part in cultivating a relationship with the Lord.

In today's episode we reflect on Mother's Day by reminiscing on the advice our mothers have given us. Whether they be silly or life changing advice, we got to remember how dearly we hold the words our mothers say to us, and how their character reflects our memories. Join us in this episode to see what our mommas have instilled into our lives.

In this episode we sat down with Bruna, a close friend of ours, to talk about her relationship with Jesus and others. Bruna shared a little about what it's like to move to somewhere new and the challenges that come with that, as well as the importance of the people you surround yourself with. Most of all, Bruna shared how Jesus redeemed her and her identity.

In this episode we got to sit down (virtually) with someone who is super special to us, our small group leader and friend, Noemi. She shared about the struggles of her childhood and working through those hardships as a Christian. She also talked about how the Lord is using social distancing as a way of getting close to her and teaching her life lessons.

Helloooo Season 2! In this episode, we have two very special guests. We have invited our boyfriends to come speak about what dating is like from the guy's perspective. Daniel and Evan touch on the importance of having a strong foundation in the Lord, and the fears and trials that come with dating. We laughed a lot, but we also learned a lot from these two. Tune in!

In this episode, we are thinking about our thoughts. We discuss the significant role our mindset plays in our lives and how our thoughts can grow into actions, if not carefully guarded. We look a what the Bible says about what are thoughts should look like.

We all struggle with comparison one way or another. Whether it be comparing ourselves to others, or comparing ourselves to what we used to be, or what could've been. In this episode, we touch on the subject of comparison and how to overcome it. We also talk about where God stands when we compare and how He thinks of us.

Have you ever found yourself questioning where can you find goodness when all you see is bad? In this episode we talk about the Goodness of God being eternal and unwavering even in the midst of trouble, fear, uncertainty, and the daily hardships that come with life. We look at what the Bible says about God's goodness as well as experiencing it in our daily lives.

It's no secret that people love plans. But is there more to planning than making plans? In this episode we focus on the steps that make a good plan. We also talk about how our plans should glorify God and how God uses plans to minister to our lives. With this new year, let's try to make our plan fit God's will, not fit our will into God's plan. Happy New year and Happy planning!

In this episode, we tackle a subject that's scary for a lot of us... change. We discuss what change is, and how God ultimately uses it for His glory. We share personal stories of shifts and adaptations that we walked through this the year and offer some practical advice on how to overcome or embrace the anxieties and stress that come with things shifting. Ultimately, we lay change down at the feet of a God that is always constant.

Why do we ask questions? Funny you should ask. In this weeks episode we discuss the importance of asking questions, not only to others but in our relationship with God. We also touch on the importance of listening. As we walk through life, we must get comfortable asking questions and listening to the people around us. Not all questions are complicated, they are meant teach us things we do not know, and maybe even teach us how to be a little child like!

In this episode we talk about overthinking. This is a topic that we all struggle with one way or another. We touch on personal stories, what the Bible says about overthinking, and how we should practically handle overthinking in a way that brings God into the conversation and ultimately turns our worries into the worship of God!