HeyJaredThe Rookie Christian
The Rookie Christian is a real, honest podcast for anyone who’s new to walking with Jesus—or feels like they’re still figuring it all out. After surrendering my life to Christ three years ago, I started seeing everything differently—my marriage, my past, my purpose.
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- Sep 28, 2026
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What Does Pursuing Jesus Really Look Like? Episode #58 (opens the original)
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What does it really mean to pursue Jesus? Maybe you go to church, read your Bible, pray, worship, and try to do the right things. But can following Jesus become more of a checklist than a relationship? In Episode 58 of The Rookie Christian , we look at what it really means to pursue Jesus, not just to do Christian things, but to genuinely know Christ and allow Him to transform our lives. We’ll talk about: • Wanting Jesus, not just what He can give us • Going to God’s Word to know Him and hear Hi
The Holy Spirit’s Power When Facing Difficult Seasons in Life. Episode #57 (opens the original)
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What do you do when life suddenly gets hard? Maybe you receive devastating news about your health or someone you love. Maybe your marriage is struggling. Maybe you thought you found your dream job, only to discover it’s a nightmare. Or maybe you’ve lost your job and don’t know what comes next. In Episode 57 of The Rookie Christian , we look at the Holy Spirit’s power when facing difficult seasons in life . The Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness, even when we don’t know
When I Feel Far From Jesus, What Should I Do? Episode #56 (opens the original)
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Have you ever felt far from Jesus? Maybe you still believe in Him, but your prayers feel different. Maybe you’ve stopped reading your Bible like you used to, you’re going through a difficult season, or you simply don’t feel as close to Jesus as you once did. In Episode 56 of The Rookie Christian, we turn to God’s Word to discover what we should do when we feel spiritually distant from Jesus. We’ll talk about: • Why feeling far from Jesus doesn’t mean He has left you • Going back to God’s Word •
Why Does Jesus Want Us to Go to Church? Episode #55 (opens the original)
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Why does Jesus want us to go to church if we already have a personal relationship with God? In Episode 55 of The Rookie Christian , we look at what God’s Word says about gathering with fellow believers and why church is so much more than simply showing up on Sunday. We’ll explore the importance of biblical teaching, fellowship, encouragement, worship, serving others, and actively participating in the body of Christ. Hebrews 10:24–25 reminds us not to forsake gathering together, while Acts 2:42 s
When Does Jesus Want You to Talk About Him? Episode #54 (opens the original)
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In Episode 54 of The Rookie Christian , we explore what it means to recognize the opportunities God places in front of us to speak about Christ. This episode was inspired by something a family member told me after listening to Episode 53: “This came at the right time.” That statement made me think about how we never really know what someone is going through or how something as simple as a conversation, a text message, a Bible verse, or an offer to pray might impact someone’s life. Jesus commande
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