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
139 episodes
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...
Emotional Exhaustion
Have you ever just be completely wiped out? Spent. And, ever had the thought, "I don't know why I am so tired?" We live in a society where working hard is not just expected, but applauded. We also live in a society where we don't talk about our...
Comparison
I hope I am not the only that struggles with comparison. I think our culture, perhaps our flawed humanity, leads us to look at others and then, sometimes, our brain sends us negative messages about ourselves. I have found that I have had to dev...
Make Room
Do you listen to Christian radio? Do you follow and/or listen to Brandon Lake, Elevation, Bethel and such? If so, then you have heard the song "Make Room." In this episode I break down a verse and the chorus, and I question myself and hope to c...
Re-calculating
Do you ever get lost and need GPS to get your way out? Or, if you are like me, you sometimes make wrong turns even using GPS! I find using GPS to be a lot like life - you make turns, you think you are going the right direction and then you need...
Am I a HERETIC?!?
I am sure glad I can laugh about this now. According to some people, I am so crazy, maybe even evil, that I am not really a Christian. It is laughable. But here we are, living in a world where we look for division instead of unity. We search fo...