The Air That I Breathe

WARNING!  Transparency, heart and truth in these 22 minutes of Jodi's current testimony.  "On this episode of The Air That I Breathe, Jodi dives into the importance of prayer and learning from the Bible. She explores the topics of surrender, obedience, and dependence in the face of challenges, and acknowledges God as the ultimate source of hope and comfort. Jodi shares her personal testimony of experiencing God's presence in difficult times and encourages listeners to navigate life's hardships through Jesus.  She discusses finding inner peace through a relationship with Jesus and the power of seeking God's help. Join Jodi as she explores the reality of living in a broken world and the role of God's word in sustaining us during hard times. Jodi opens up about her own difficult marriage and divorce and the journey towards realizing it was not aligned with God's purpose for her life. Despite feeling hard-pressed on every side, she found strength and beauty in closing that chapter and discovering a renewed sense of purpose. Jodi dives into this difficult season and how her faith in God brought her peace and clarity. Jodi recommends a powerful book called 'Hard Pressed but Not Crushed' by Patti Davis, which shares testimony, hope, love, and endurance. Throughout this episode, Jodi emphasizes loyalty, obedience, and surrender to Jesus as the path to persevering through challenges. Despite facing difficulties, the Jodi holds onto the belief that she will not be destroyed. Jodi also explores the efforts of the enemy to bring insecurity and hopelessness, and the her reliance on surrendering everything to God. She touches on the power of prayer, the importance of fellowship and worship music, and finding comfort in God's presence. Despite this difficult journey, Jodi find's hope in the knowledge that she will love again. Her story of leaving a turbulent marriage due to an unbelieving spouse serves as a powerful example of obedience to God's will. Join Jodi as she dives into the her personal journey of healing, growth, and trusting in God's plan."00:02:19 Finding blessings in pain; relying on Jesus.00:06:30 "Listen to God, leave marriage, heal."00:09:38 Hard times remind us of God's power.00:14:04 God's faithfulness, goodness, and peace prevail.00:15:46 God's grace helped me through tough times.00:20:59 Prayer, Bible, relationship, surrender - find peace.00:22:08 Grateful for listeners, sharing hope in Jesus.The Air That I Breathe Podcasthttps://www.jodihowe.com Thank you so much for listening. Please check back weekly for more episodes of Hope, Endurance and Jesus!Please write a review and follow me on Instagram: jodimhowe

2Corinthians 12:9“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.”God offers you the kind of grace you need to keep going in spite of temptations, problems, hurts, exhaustion and conflicts.His grace is sufficient today, tomorrow and always.  See how Jodi uses the acronym GRACE to explain this beautiful scripture.  

Jeremiah 29:11“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.This is probably one of the most spoken, memorized relied upon scriptures in the Bible. Jodi dives deep into a testimony of how she saw God's plan play out right in front of her eyes. And it wasn't exactly a thrilling experience but her trust showed that his plans were and continue to be perfect.

There's a lot of scripture that shows you how to be a better person on earth. Basically that's the whole book of Proverbs. But this is a great scripture that shows us how we can concentrate on a better character and reap the fruits of the Holy Spirit if we flex the Holy Spirit more!Galatians 5:22-26 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.”

Your worldview is your collection of beliefs about life and the universe; the lens through which you view the world, or how the world is viewed by an individual or group. Essentially, it is the perspective on how your world view is interpreted.A Living SacrificeRomans 12 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.In this episode, Jodi offers Components to living a biblical world -view breaking down. Romans 12:1-2

It was only when Jodi started truly walking with Jesus that she realized that the Lord's prayer was a scripture that she had memorized and didn't even realize it.During Jesus's final days his disciples would come to him and say "Rabbi show us how to pray"! It was this beautiful, compact prayer that shows how we can connect to God and center our spirit and prayer.  Our father who art in heaven hallowed be thy name. They kingdom come thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day Lord our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses. As we forgive those who trespassed against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

When panic attacks and stress were overwhelming, this was the verse in the Bible that gave a peace that could've only come from God!There's hundreds of verses in the Bible that tell you not to be anxious!  So we can see that it is not God's intent. However, life is hard, and sometimes we lean of the world!  But when we shift out of the world and into God and his power, through prayer and thanksgiving, we see the beauty of peace and harmony in our spirit.

Jodi's favorite life verse and quite frankly the scripture that has saved her spirit.Proverbs 3: 5-6Trust in the lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge him with all your ways and he will set your set path straight!Jodi breaks down the importance of this scripture with understanding that trust is 100% and when we lean on Jesus and not the world, we see a clear pathway ahead.

Jodi interviews Carolyn Newell *Facebook Live*Christian author & speaker & GUIDE DOG, IvaCarolyn lives by faith alone as she lost her sight several years ago!She has several books, a beautiful ministry and incredible faith in God!  A must “listen too” podcast on how it's about our perspective and trust in Jesus that sustains us!  and not necessarily what we can see right in front of us!  And that takes a mountain of faith!amountainoffaith.com

What is the thorn in your flesh? Or do you feel like there's many thorns?When we walk with Jesus there's many challenges from the outside world but Romans 12:1-2 speaks very poignantly about how we should not conform to the ways of the world but transform our minds on Jesus.Jodis speaks through her studies sharing the cardinal yearning from God; for us to have a relationship with his son Jesus!  The teachings of Paul show how he, as a vessel, had to implement a discernment to the people, the churches preaching for them to “stop following just the rules, and get to know our Savior Jesus!”  Jodi shares that amidst those thorns we can find peace and joy through obedience and submission.   When we start building our foundation on the foundation of Christ, that is where we see strength through our weaknesses.  His Grace is Sufficient!  

When God gave us a free world he knew that was going to come with some pain. Whether it's physical or spiritual. But he also sent his son to die for the sins of the world. Jesus's ministry on earth consisted of a healing ministry.  Offering so much hope to help us through the pain of this world.In this podcast, Jodi speaks to pain and offers a great pair prayer (that she uses) that can be helpful when pain becomes too much to bear.

Jodi talks about your wardrobe.  That is, your spiritual wardrobe. Focusing on Ephesians 6 :10-20. Suiting up with the "Armor of God" is how we defend the worlds attacks.  TRUTHRIGHTEOUSNESSFAITHSALVATIONSPIRITSHARING THE GOSPELSometimes the articles of clothing you choose every day spiritually can make a big difference in finding the peace you are yearning for.

Jodi had the pleasure of being a guest speaker at the Encourage Conference which was a Virtual conference held in early February 2022. She wanted to share the message in a podcast because it is a message of HOPE which is where her heart is always led. She speaks about some of her early beginnings and walk with Christ and ends with tremendous Hope, Encouragement and HOW you can begin, maintain and thrive when in a relationship with Jesus.Focusing on the Serenity Prayer!GRANT Psalms 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.ACCEPT Psalms 118:6 the Lord is on my side; I will not fear what can man do to me?COURAGE Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.WISDOM 2Timothy 1:7 God has not given us the spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.TRUSTING Psalms 91:4 He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. SURRENDER Isaiah 41:13 For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, "do not fear; I will help you.Acceptance is not defeat when you understand its relevance as a part of life.  

As Christians we believe that God should always be in the details and it's in our best interest to invite him in as much as humanly possible.  Like ALWAYS!!  How?  Well of course by prayer, in line with scripture, and seeking his wisdom first.  Jodi offers 5 scriptures assuring you God is aware of the enemy BUT his details will prevail over it all!  1 John 3:8 James 4:7Matthew 16:231Peter 5:8-9Ephesians 6:10-20

Having faith over fear is where the living begins. Jodi offer 6 scriptures to match the 6 fears we deal with every day. If you're living in fear you are living outside of the faith and promises that God provides.Also this is the NATIONAL COLLECTION week for Operation Christmas Child to support this amazing charity.  Check out their website today.  https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

The game of life that is. WWJD.  The Bible is our rulebookOur Fanbase is our fellowshipThe church is our stadiumThe pastors are the refereesThe Goal Post is SalvationJodi offer 6 perspectives on how the WIN at the game of Life!!!!

It's from pain that we gain perspective.  And in perspective,  through faith, hope and love, we find a resilience that God builds within us.   Strength in the hard times and peace in the mental storms.  

Jodi speaks to when you feel like giving up, here are five options to shift your perspective and just keep swimming towards your goals and purpose driven life.

Remember when you were little and you made a pinky promise with your parents or your children made pinky promises with you? Well Jodi reminds you of just a few of God's promises sharing 5 scriptures of Hope!  & There you'll have enough empowerment to get through your day knowing God's got you.  And that's a promise!!!!

Hi & welcome to the Air That I Breathe Podcast, my name is Jodi Howe and I am here with a new series called HEART of HOPE! A five minute podcast that will help to encourage you to start your day leaning on God's and his word.  Making intentional decisions to enrich your spirit, your soul and your body through prayer, walking in faith and choosing Joy!  Remember, today is a new day and with that new Hope.Today's episode is on how when we build a God-Confidence, we build strength and are empowered with his purpose for the day! 

Jodi talks with Wendie Pett, a nationally recognized name in the fitness industry who enthusiastically teaches the care of mind, body and spirit, assisting others to learn the importance of reaching their full God-given potential through her Visibly Fit™ program—a total wellness and body weight resistance exercise program to how we can work on our Mind & Body & especially Spirit reducing anxiety and learning to live our best life.From green eating to being intentional about exercise, Wendie meets you where you are in your fitness goals and encourages transformation from the inside out.Listen to the whole episode for a SECRET tip on where to get a free gift!  You are welcome.  Visit wendiepett.com today.  

A twist on popular phrase.  "Let Go, Let God!"  Jodi shows you a new perspective!  Learn, invest, memorize scripture that focuses on these 6 principles and promises!Trust (Proverbs 3:5-6)  It's giving him your all Faith (Hebrews 11:1) Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see)A blind trustHope (Jeremiah 29:11) For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future)The promise that your days will be brighter and clearerJoy ( Psalms 94:19) When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy) Feeling blissfully sublime even during the storm of lifeContentment (2 Corinthians. 12:9-10) “And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness” …Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.”The certainty of time and the feeling of norm Love (1 Corinthians 13:4-7) Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. It's finding out that amidst the broken people on this earth the truest of love can only come from Christ.

If she preaches it, she has to practice it and that is one of the things that Jodi strongly devotes her time to; which is getting into the word of God. This week Jodi's  guest is Rachel Price who is a Bible Study teacher and has tremendous insight and applications that we can use to get more into the word and help us study without it becoming overwhelming or stressful. Peace is not the absence of problems, but the presence of God. And in order to get closer to God, you've got to get into his word!You can always reach Rachel for more tips and wisdom at www.rachelprice.com

Jodi gets this question a lot and she answered it here on this episode!Why did you name your podcast, ministry, The Air that I Breathe?Jodi speaks to being more intentional about your healing, not allowing the worlds toxicity to instigate your anxiety and mental storms.  Spirit, Soul & Body.   Praying, Breathing, Trusting.  Don't let Anxiety define you, Let Go & Let God.  

In this episode Jodi speaks to how during the hard times of Parenting, we have to trust that God is working reconstructing our lives, so he can build a beautiful palace to live in with us.  He is building our spiritual strength so we can work through the mental storms of life, our children struggles and give us the ultimate peace he promises us.  

Fear is the biggest liar out there but yet people are feeding more into fear and looking less into finding peace. In this episode Jodi uncovers some of the thoughts of where people, social media, the world is infusing fear it seems people don't even want to feel peace in their lives?World views, social media, bad information, false prophets....... God knew from the beginning through the middle and to the end that in order to live abundantly on earth with an eternal promise we have to begin a relationship with Christ.

SEASON 2 has begun!  Grateful to start this new season with an AMAZING episode talking about the Fear Of Flying; an interview with a commercial airline pilot!Does flying petrify you?  Do you avoid trip just so you don't have to fly?  Is your anxiety so bad that panic and fear take over your wise mind when on a plane?   You are not alone!  It's one of Jodi's worst fears.Rich the pilot shares incredible information, facts, knowledge so we can reduce that fear and get back to flying to friendly skies to fun places and joyful experiences.  THIS IS A MUST LISTEN TOO!!!!  

In this FINAL 1ST Season's Episode, Jodi speaks to how sharing your testimony is where the healing begins.Love is God, God is love and you can and will find Peace in the Mental Storms if you choose love & if you choose to follow Jesus.STAY TUNED FOR SEASON 2 COMING IN APRIL 2021

PODFEST GLOBAL SUMMIT/Faithcon on March 2, I was honored to speak re: my podcast, The Air That I Breathe and discussing Spirit, Soul & Body as a foundation to healing from anxiety and the mental storms of life.  THIS IS A MUST LISTEN TOO!  This episode includes my presentation, and our Q&A with Faithcon and Creating a Brand community advocate, Alex Sanfillippo who is also the founder of Podmatch.  Bonus cheerleading and encouragement to you if you are considering starting a podcast!  I share some insight on that!  

Laughing and humor significantly reduce anxiety.  In this episode Jodi talks about incorporating more laughter into your life.   And Proverbs 3:5-6 is the mantra Jodi lives by.  See how important it is to Trust in the Lord with all of your heart.  Especially through the mental storms of life!  PLUS: catch a sneak peak of Jodi's new season, Season 2.  Thank you Jesus!  Are you afraid to fly? Jodi is!!!  but her effort to turn pain into power......

What is Love?  The bible tells us God is love!  In this episode, Jodi breaks down the capacity of our earthly love to God's love from an encounter with a girl who believed she "couldn't love"!1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Love is.....Happy Valentines Day!

Join Jodi and her guest Yvonne Conte who is a nationally recognized Corporate Speaker. 7 Time Author & Former Stand up Comic.  And the Founder of the Day of Joy Conference.A first recorded broadcast for The Air That I Breathe; Jodi & Yvonne discuss the considerable health benefits of laughter & the many ways to add faith to your life, especially during these difficult times.   Yvonne who is a Covid survivor shares her journey through that painful time and how her love for Jesus brought her back to health.  She has a heart for reaching others to know more of Jesus Christ.  She also has a great new book out called One Word: Stories of Influence, Enlightenment and Hope!

God's world is filled with so much beauty.  It's up to us to witness it.  In this episode, Jodi provides some tips on how to decorate your surroundings in ways to promote good Peace and Joy, especially at bedtime.  

These are difficult times.  That bring on alot of anxiety.  But if we could ask our ancestors how they got through it, they would say Resilience.  It's not what happens to you in life it is how you handle it.  Jodi talks about how God is the only way we can build a resilience on our reaction to anxiety and how if we conform to the ways of the world, we will feel it more.  God is our waymaker and miracle worker and these mental struggles in life; they too shall pass. 

Where are you Christmas?  Where are you Jesus?  How do you activate the spirit of Christmas and the Holy Spirit?  Where does Santa Claus come from?  As we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, we get out of it what we put into it.  This episode is full of thought provoking perspectives on how to ignite the Spirit of Christmas through the spirit of Jesus Christ!  MERRY CHRISTMAS to you!  

Acceptance is key in anxiety relief.  When you own it you learn how to get ahead of it to avoid anxiety in your coming days.Protect your calendar and look forward to that sabbath day that is a promise; well, more like a requirement from God.  

Celebrations are great especially when they mark a special time in your life.  In this episode Jodi talks about the efforts to stay anxiety free by being more prepared when that big event happens.  Tech devices before bed are not like melatonin.  In fact they wake you up more.  A little snip-it on how we should be reading "paper" not blue lights so we can fall asleep faster.  

Whether its a day trip or your attention to your sleep, you have more control than you think.  Honoring your need for a change of pace and pace of sleep bring about tremendous shifts in anxiety and its presence in your life.  Jodi offers 8 sleep solutions on how to get better at sleeping and your overall bedtime regimen.

It's not what happens to you in life, it's how you handle it.  Tackle this season's anxiety by offering gratitude in spite of your challenges.  You have the ability to turn a season of gloom into a season of cheer.  Starting with Thanksgiving.    

Do you dislike religion?  Question the bible and who God is?  Has someone hurt you and so you now have a bad feeling about Christianity?Well, you are not alone.  Many humans on this earth do as well.  But is it fair to blame God for bad delivery from his people on earth?  Jodi speaks to anxiety and God's love, but in order to support listeners in their walks in faith (or possibly, lack-thereof) Jodi felt led to explore this thing called "Christianity" in a more TRUTH led perspective.  There is honesty and transparency in this episode so take heart, Jodi's heart is raw and open, but always pointing toward Christ.  

If you live surrounded by chaos and a messy life, your mind reacts.  Jodi encourages a clean and tidy home for a decluttered mind.  Your feelings can help you, yet sometimes, they can harm you.  Jodi offers tips on how to navigate your feelings so you ultimately feel content and in line with God.  

Through the power of prayer, we connect to God.  But it also connects us to a better state of mind.In this Bonus Episode Jodi talks about when we are slacking in our prayer life, we tend to lack faith, hope and even love in our own life.From social media to world events, join Jodi in a deep rooted prayer for the ages and for our everyday life.     

Peace be still in you when you look at the glass as half full.  Jodi talks about shifting your perspective even after losing something very precious to her.  AND Plant yourself to sleep with these anxiety reducing plants.

Anxiety is no joke.  And the struggle is real.  But so is God.  And even when you fall short of his glory, Jodi inspires you to stay on point othering 3 talking points when you need to reconnect and get God back into your struggles.  Ending with his most beautiful prayer; The Lords Prayer.

In this episode Jodi talks about how to breathe well to avoid hyperventilation.  How praying for yourself and others brings us closer to God and closer to Peace in the Mental Storms.

Seasons change, but God does not.  He is consistent throughout the seasons and the storms.  His love is real and unceasing.  In this episode Jodi talks about loving his seasonal beauty all around us.  In order to love on our own, we must learn how to love.  And that ultimately he loves us first and forever.  

Jodi sat in church one day and her Pastor mentioned how God makes people anxious.  This sparked an interest in looking into the reality that not only do people fear God, but listen to the worlds view on God and misconceptions instead of God for that peace.  

Jodi talks about the importance of knowing the triggers of anxiety and applying common sense to help combat your anxiety.  Specifically by utilizing tried and true tactics and understanding how using your "Wise Mind" becomes a game changer.  

Jodi talks about acceptance of anxiety and learning to live with it.  Give your night and sleep to Jesus and allow him to rid the fear of anxiety!

Jodi talks about occupying yourself away from the thought of anxiety and how we need physical and mental hydration to stay healthy. 

Jodi talks about how it is important to do your best to avoid negativity.  Easier said than done but it is doable when efforts are put forward.