Ever catch yourself asking, “What’s wrong with that?” This episode digs into why we do what we do, how to know our limits, and what it really means to grow. It’s all about motivation, risk, and learning to check your heart before you step too close to the edge.

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In this episode, Coach Jamie Kirschner addresses the painful experience of betrayal, particularly focusing on a young girl's feelings of hurt after her pastor's infidelity. Through biblical examples, including King David and Jesus, she explores the themes of trust, forgiveness, and the process of grieving. The conversation emphasizes the importance of maintaining faith, seeking support, and understanding that healing is a journey that involves acknowledging one's feelings and moving forward with hope.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to The Beautiful Movement

00:08 AMA: How Do I Recover from Betrayal?

00:36 Coach Jamie's Response

01:19 2 Biblical Examples of Betrayal

08:02 What Do You Do When Someone Betrays You? 1. Forgive

08:49 2. Spend Extra Time with Jesus

09:47 3 Phases of Grief

10:02 Phase 1: Denial

10:42 Phase 2: Confrontation

11:24 Phase 3: Accommodation

11:42 3. Just Because Your Pastor Hurt You, Doesn't Mean Others Will

12:31 Empowerment and Moving Forward

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In this conversation, Coach Jamie explores the true meaning of love as defined by God, emphasizing the importance of truth and grace. She discusses the cultural misconceptions of love, the transformational power of God's love, and the role of Christians in sharing this love with others. Through biblical examples, she illustrates the balance between compassion and truth, urging listeners to engage with those living in sin while maintaining a strong stance on the truth of God's Word.

takeaways

• Love is defined by God, not by the culture.
• Truth and love cannot be separated.
• Jesus exemplified the balance of grace and truth.
• Compassion for others should not compromise truth.
• God's love is unconditional but transformative.
• Cultural definitions of love often misinterpret God's love.
• Christians are called to reconnect others with God.
• Sharing the gospel requires intentionality and compassion.
• Love is acceptance, but it does not condone sin.
• The hope and love of Jesus are essential for transformation.

00:00 Understanding Love in Today's Culture

01:00 AMA: How do we love others who have different lifestyles than we do?

01:22 Since God is love, He gets to define love.

01:59 The Balance of Truth and Grace

06:31 Have compassion for others, but stand strong for Truth.

08:30 Jesus wants you free!

09:05 The Importance of Truth in Love

11:08 God's love transforms our lives!

11:34 Cultural Misunderstandings of Love

12:29 Love is acceptance, it's not approval.

17:10 How to reach those who don't know Jesus.

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In this engaging podcast episode, Jamie Kirschner interviews her son, Javon, who shares his unique perspective as a 16-year-old aspiring podcaster. The conversation explores Javon's journey of faith and the importance of genuine friendships. They discuss the meaning of being a Christian in today's world, the challenges faced by Christians globally, and how teens can actively make a difference in their communities. Javon's insights encourage listeners to appreciate their faith and take action to support others.

takeaways

• Javon plans to start a podcast aimed at teenage boys.
• He emphasizes the importance of having fun while pursuing passions.
• Friendships can significantly impact one's spiritual journey.
• Javon wants to create engaging content for teens that reflects God's message.
• He highlights the need for genuine friendships that uplift and inspire.
• The label 'Christian' has lost some of its original meaning today.
• Christians in other countries face severe challenges for their faith.
• Teens should not take their access to the Bible for granted.
• Gratitude can change one's perspective on life.
• Javon encourages teens to actively share their faith with others.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Javon

04:16
Javon's Passion for Dance and Art

06:33
Javon's Future Aspirations

10:46
Going All In with Jesus

17:35
Understanding the True Meaning of Christian

31:52
Christianity Today vs. Biblical Times

42:15
Encouraging Faith in Teens

45:14
Experiencing Gratitude in Different Cultures

49:58
Living Out the Christian Life

01:02:22
Building Strong Christian Friendships

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In this episode, Jamie Kirschner discusses the importance of sharing personal faith stories and the courage it takes to do so. She reflects on the sacrifices made by the disciples and encourages listeners to be prepared to share their own stories of transformation and hope. The episode provides a structured approach to crafting personal testimonies and emphasizes the impact of going all in with Jesus. Jamie also offers practical tips for sharing faith with others, including the importance of prayer and connecting with people on a personal level.

takeaways

• Sharing our faith can be scary, but it's essential.
• The disciples' sacrifices inspire us to share our stories.
• People today are hungrier for truth than ever before.
• We must be prepared to share our personal testimonies.
• Our stories can be powerful tools for evangelism.
• Crafting a testimony involves reflecting on our past struggles.
• Going all in with Jesus can transform our lives.
• Prayer is crucial when sharing our faith with others.
• Connecting with people helps in sharing our stories.
• It's God's will for everyone to know Him.

Chapters

• 00:00 Exciting News and Upcoming Episode
• 00:30 The Importance of Sharing Our Faith
• 02:13 The Sacrifice of the Disciples
• 03:19 Being Prepared to Share Your Story
• 05:01 Paul's Story in Acts 22
• 7:53 #1 Where were you before deciding to go all in with Jesus?
• 11:24 #2 What brought you to the decision to go all in?
• 13:28 How God Transforms Lives
• 15:50 Practical Steps to Share Your Story
• 18:19 I Invite You to Join Me for a special call in May!

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Whether you have given your life to the Lord recently OR you gave your life to the Lord when you were younger and walked away from God OR you have been faithfully serving God for a while, this episode is for you!

Going all in with Jesus is super important, not just to me, but to God!

John 1:12, when you received Jesus as your Lord, you became a child of God, a daughter of the Most High King. God thinks of you as His daughter, and He’s committed to being a good Father to you.

Luke 10:20, God actually wrote your name in heaven. Many times, we can feel like we’ve been overlooked, but God knows you! Your name is known in heaven. You are known by the Creator of the universe!

2 Corinthians 5:17, when you got saved, you became a new creation! From the inside, your heart and your spirit have been made known to God. You have been forgiven.

You have a plan that you were created for that you were created to fulfill on this earth. You were not just created to exist!

Ephesians 2:10, while you are God’s special creation, you were also created for good works.

Jeremiah 29:11, God’s plans for you are good and not evil. You don’t have to spend the rest of your life trying to figure life out.

Next Steps:

1. Water Baptism- after you have made Jesus Lord, this is a way to show publicly what God has already done for you on the inside of you.

2. 6 Steps to Discipleship- apply these immediately, but don’t expect perfection

• Spend time in the Bible daily.
• Spend time in prayer daily.
• Get connected in a good Bible-based church, a church that teaches the Word of God and is full of life, that emphasizes a relationship with Jesus Christ.
• When you mess up, run to God! Make that your first response. He is still your answer.
• Do life with others who are following Jesus.
• Tell others what God has done in your life.

The goal of these steps isn’t perfection, but growth with God. When you receive Jesus, God Almighty now lives inside of you!

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I remember when I first made Jesus the Lord of my life, I was on fire for God. Nobody was going to stop me from going all in. However, I had a problem. I didn’t know what it looked like to actually go all in with God. Nobody showed me how to practically live out the transformation God had performed in my life as a 17 year old.

I would see other teens my age who were Christians, but most if not all of them were lacking that spark…that fire for the Lord. I even tried going to a youth ministry my senior year of high school, but it almost seemed like a joke. I couldn’t quite understand why it seemed like these Christians didn’t even care. The youth pastor would start to teach on a topic, but the message would be overrun by teens making a joke out of it….the youth pastor did nothing but play along. Needless to say, I didn’t go back to that youth ministry often.

I didn’t quite understand how I was supposed to practically walk out my Christian life when I didn’t even see other Christian teens walking it out. Was I supposed to just pretend this life change with Jesus didn’t happen…because it did and it was very real.

So, how do we put God first in our life. Practically, what does that look like?

1. Put God first in your day. Create the first bit of the morning to spend with God. If you have been struggling with reading the Bible every day, with spending time in prayer every day, with taking time to worship every day, I encourage you to do the First 15.


What does 5 minutes in the Bible look like?


I encourage you to start in the book of John. In most versions of the Bible, you will notice that the chapters are split up into sections. For example, with the New King James version of the Bible, John 1 is split up into seven sections. The first section’s title is called, “The Eternal Word" and it’s 5 verses long.


Read through the whole section one time through, go back through it a second time and right down or underline anything that stands out to you. Then ask God, “Lord, what do you want me to know about this passage? What do you want me to do?” Write it down and take action.

Next is 5 minutes in prayer. Take time to talk to God, just like you would your best friend, about what’s coming up that day. Ask Him for wisdom to get through whatever it is you have going on. He so loves you and cares about even the smallest of details.

Then the last 5 minutes is spent in worship. Worship is a response to God’s goodness. Take 5 minutes and thank God for the good things He’s doing in your life.

2. Write out the key areas of your life and ask God, “Lord, will you show me how to put you first in every area of my life. Some key areas would include:

1. Friends
2. Guys
3. School
4. Work
5. Sports/Activities

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Today's Ask Me Anything question comes from Ellie. she says, "Sometimes I do feel uncommon as a believer, but your positive words help me get through tough situations. My parents are strong Christian believers who are both teachers. They are very knowledgeable about the world we are living in as teens. Through this, they are opposed to the idea of social media and the possible negative effects. I have recently moved school and feel like the odd one out that doesn’t have a social account. I understand that my parents want what’s best for me, but I just want to feel included in some way.

I’m sure a lot of teen girls have this same question, one because I know several teen girls who don’t have social media. I also know several other girls who have created social media accounts without their parent’s knowledge. Please don't do this! What this does, is it breaks down your relationship with your parents, because all relationships thrive off of trust. If there is no trust, there is no relationship. Parents have their boundaries because they have your best interest in mind.

You also said, “Sometimes I do feel uncommon as a believer.” Being uncommon isn’t a bad thing, it’s actually a pretty great thing! God needs you to be uncommon! If you were like everyone around you, nobody would ever see Jesus in you. What does it mean to be uncommon? It means not common, rare, above the ordinary, exceptional, and remarkable! Acts 4:13 is the verse that is the verse God gave me for UncommonTEEN. It says, “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and perceived that they were unlearned and untrained in the schools (they were common men with no educational advantages), they marveled; and they recognized that they had been with Jesus.” What made them uncommon was their relationship with Jesus, but just like with the disciples, the crowd looked at them and noticed that there was something different about them. That opened the door for them to share the Gospel with them, resulting in people getting saved.

When you are uncommon, people look at you and ask, “why are you so nice? Why are you full of peace when everyone else is going crazy? Why are you happy all the time?” That, just like with the disciples opens the door for you to share Jesus with them. It’s okay to be different. It’s okay not to have social media even if everyone else does. They may make fun of you but embrace that you are different and be confident in who you are in Christ.

Check out this week's episode to learn more about what you can do when your parents oppose social media, but you feel like the odd one out.

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