Finding Hope, Joy, and Purpose
In this podcast, your host Jamelle Godlewski, shares her story and experiences that have led her from a life filled with alcohol, depression and anxiety to a life filled with hope, joy, purpose and Jesus! She is passionate about helping other overcome obstacles, discover their own identity and live out their purpose.
Episodes
144 episodes
Perseverance
Do you ever just not 'feel' like God is listening? Or, what difference does it make? We get stuck. We feel despondent. We are not in the mood, we are not motivated. JUST KEEP GOING!!! Growth happens in the valley. Roots grow deep in the desert....
Raw (and Real) American History
I went on a 3 day vacation to Williamsburg, VA. At the same time, I am reading a history book for seminary. The two collided and I found myself hurting. Sometimes history is not so much nostalgic as it is sad. BUT, it is real and it is a good t...
Conversations with the Creator
Most humans would agree we are born with a spirit, a soul. And with that, a need to commune with a universal spirit. I call Him God, but other cultures throughout the beginning of humanity have given this spirit a different name. Christians cal...
Completely One
"Jamelle, enough talk of unity!" No, not enough! For everyone that calls themselves Christian...for everyone that shouts, "I take the Bible literally!" Ok, let's go a little deeper into John 17. Why are we doing the opposite of what Jesus prays...
Eternal Life - What is it?
How would you define eternal life? Is it truly about heaven and/or hell? Is that supposed to be our focus? Let's look at John 17.
Personal Development - The Big D
Discipline is not getting a spanking or getting grounded; at least not self-discipline. BUT, I believe self-discipline is a key to self-love and discovering joy. Discipline in caring for yourself. Discipline with the Creator of the Universe who...
Personal Development - what's missing?
I get asked, often, how I seem to be happy all of the time. I did not get here overnight and it didn't happen magically; it took work. I think many of us have struggled and/or are struggling. I want to be part of the solution, not the problem.&...
Who Wrote What and When?
Did you know the Bible is not chronological? Did you know Matthew wasn't the first gospel written? Even more so, did you know Paul sent out his first letter before the first gospel was ever written? I know, neither did I !!
Life with Others
Do you surround yourself with "yes men?" Do you isolate? Do you have people that encourage you, challenge you, hold you accountable? Believe it or not, I am an introvert. But, years ago I learned I had to be intentional about my 'circles' of pe...
Diversity of Thought
I know, I know. Many people don't like the word diversity. Have you ever thought that maybe, just maybe, we should listen to how other people think or believe? Here is a real nugget of truth: have you ever thought about the fact that all of tho...
Doctrine of Reconciliation - WHAT?!?!
'We' get so caught up in traditions, rituals, who is right, who is wrong that sometimes we get lost and don't see the forest for the trees. Remember the early 'Christians' didn't have a Bible. If they did have writings, they were not in English...
Church History - We are all catholic
A little history lesson today! All Christians can trace their history back to the same starting point, and believe it or not, it starts with Peter and the 'catholic' church. Different traditions, different ways of practicing, some different doc...
Easter, Lent and Paul
Back on track! Is Lent biblical? How or why do some people celebrate it or not celebrate it? Why do I?!? (Jamelle) And Paul, why is Paul so important? Man, people think I am pot-stirrer, not like Paul!
Dying to Judgment
This is not an emergency broadcast! But, I did think it would be appropriate to upload something that does theologically have to do with Easter since it is the Lenten season. We all judge. And, as humans, it seems we especially judge those that...
Emergency #3 - It's Not the End Times
Did you know that Paul wrote all of those letters because he thought they were living in the end times? Did you know that the church fathers didn't read revelation literally AND that they didn't believe it was talking about a 'rapture' or armag...
Emergency Episode #2
I encourage you to read James 3:1-12 I also encourage you to listen to this song. https://youtu.be/Rv55qS7v2-c?si=oiSXYSA1FcxxkiMDMay God have mercy on us all and may our tongues be tamed so that we will speak words of blessing and life ...
Emergency Episode - News flash! God loves EVERYONE!
I feel like we are living in a world where some people think we are loved by God more than anybody else or at least certain groups of others. I recorded this on January 10th and one of the devotionals I have really hit me on January 9th. So, he...
Who Wrote What and Where and When?
Taking a big dive to answer some of these questions. However, warning, you might not agree! Guess what? There are theologians that don't agree! Much of what I learned this last semester was mind-blowing! I hope you are challenged and I hope it ...
Who is Jesus and Who are His Friends?
Welcome to the first podcast episode of 2026 where we are taking a deep dive into the beginnings of this thing called Christianity. I hope you are challenged. I hope your mind is opened. I hope you leave with more questions than answers! Today ...
What's Coming Up in 2026?!
HEY HEY!! Here is what I plan to cover in 2026. I am going to try and create episodes with the content being what I learned my first semester in seminary. My classes were: New Testament, Global Christianity, and History of Christian Thought. Pl...
Reflect and Look Forward
If you know me, I always spend time at the end of the year reflecting on the previous year. I hope you do the same. But, then, it's important to look ahead. Set some goals. If you need help, please reach out.
UGH! Winter
Winter has arrived in Northeast Indiana and I am not a fan. Anyone else struggle in the winter? What do you do to help yourself? I will share my struggle and how I am choosing to cope.
Checklist
Do you make lists? Do you have post it notes everywhere? Are you one that likes to be able check things off? AND, the more you get checked off, well, the better. Right? I am this person. I like lists, I make lists, I like having post it notes e...