01 How I Found Grace When I Thought God Was Done with Me

Welcome to the very first episode of Through Him! In this intro, I’m sharing the heart behind the podcast — why it exists, who it’s for, and what you can expect moving forward. I’m also joined by my sister, Michele Romans, for a fun, heartfelt conversation about what it means to live life through Him. Whether you're juggling work, motherhood, relationships, or your own spiritual growth, my hope is that this space helps you slow down, breathe deep, and be reminded that you don't have to do it all on your own. We're doing life through Him — not by our own strength.

Let’s begin this journey together.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro | Welcome to the very first episode of Through Him and a look at what you can expect from this show.
• 1:45 Flipping the Script | Meet guest host (and Jami’s sister!) Michele Romans — and why she’s leading the conversation today.
• 7:30 My First Experience with the Lord | The beginning of my faith journey — as a perfectionist striving to earn love and approval.
• 11:30 Drifting from God | The season when I thought God was done with me.
• 16:30 Ten Years Lost | Rebellion, shame, and pain kept me from returning — until I couldn’t run anymore.
• 19:00 Untangling the Lies | Letting go of blame and learning to see the Church through a lens of compassion.
• 24:00 Alone vs. Connected | The difference between isolation and church community — from my single days to hot mess moms chasing toddlers.
• 26:00 Returning to God | Learning to live Through Him — as a work in progress overcoming guilt and shame.
• 30:00 Releasing Control | Letting go in order to access more of God — whether on mission or in my prayer/podcast closet.
• 37:30 Influences & Direction | Your direction is determined by your influences — and no one wants to be hit with a big bag of condemnation!
• 40:00 When Things Fall Apart | It can feel like punishment — but what if God’s been inviting you to obey all along?
• 48:00 Feeling Behind | God can fast-track anything we think we’ve missed out on.
• 50:00 Burnout, Depression & Anxiety | Hitting the wall no one saw coming — and the grace that met me there.
• 54:15 Who Told You It Had to Be Perfect? | Striving vs. receiving — the gift of surrender.
• 55:30 Surrender vs. Trust | It’s not a military conquest — it’s about trusting my loving Father.
• 58:00 Tee Up Some Teasers | Does my story sound like yours? A quick look at who this podcast is really for.
• 1:01:00 Should You Take a Break from Dating? | How one year of pause completely transformed my relationship with God.
• 1:04:00 Mom Life & God’s Standards | Still figuring it out — but learning to ask: what does God really require of me?
• 1:07:00 Who This Podcast Is For | For the woman who just went through a breakup, is waiting longer than she wants, figuring out mom life, or stepping out to launch a business — this space was made with you in mind.
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