Stay Unqualified

Jonathan and Anam Garcia
  • 5.0 (7)
  • Christianity

Welcome to the Stay Unqualified Podcast. We’re Jon and Anam and we’re excited to have you join us in our conversations as we navigate through relatable and difficult topics, while relating our experiences to God’s word.

  1. 11/29/2025

    Discipleship vs. Mentorship: Why the Difference Changes Everything

    In this episode, we unpack something so many of us confuse: the difference between mentorship and discipleship. We talk about how mentorship can shape your skills, confidence, and career… but discipleship transforms your identity, your heart, and the way you follow Jesus.   Mentors can guide you, teach you, and walk ahead of you. But discipleship is different. It’s not about advice; it’s about formation. It’s about letting someone’s life, faith, and example point you back to Christ. It’s about walking with people through brokenness, healing, community, and calling in a way that changes who you are from the inside out.   If you’ve ever wondered why certain relationships felt helpful but not transformational… or why spiritual growth sometimes feels slow and confusing… this episode is for you. You might realize that what you’ve been looking for isn’t another mentor; it’s a discipler.   Bible Passage: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 (ESV)   Are you a listener? We have options to listen on multiple podcast platforms here: Listen Here!   Follow us on Instagram: @Stay_Unqualified   Join us in our next conversation soon!    Want to contact us? Email: StayUnqualifiedPodcast@gmail.com

    45 min

  2. 11/15/2025

    We’re All Gideons: When God Meets You in Your Fear

    In this episode, we talk about Gideon: a man who was scared, hiding, unsure, and still chosen by God. His story mirrors the journey so many of us are walking today: moving from brokenness and fear into identity, healing, and calling.   We explore what it looks like when the glory of the Lord meets us in the places we feel the smallest. Gideon didn’t become courageous overnight. He wrestled, doubted, questioned, and still stepped into who God said he was.   If you’ve ever felt unqualified, afraid, or unsure of your purpose, this episode is for you. You might realize… we’re all Gideons.   Bible Passage: “When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, ‘The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.’” Judges 6:12 (NIV)    Are you a listener? We have options to listen on multiple podcast platforms here: Listen Here!    Follow us on Instagram: @Stay_Unqualified    Join us in our next conversation soon!    Want to contact us? Email: StayUnqualifiedPodcast@gmail.com

    40 min

  3. 11/09/2025

    Calling Starts With Being, Not Doing

    Sometimes we think “calling” is about knowing exactly what to do. But more often, it’s about knowing Who to follow.   In this episode, we talk about calling, not as a career or achievement, but as a response to God’s voice. We talk about what it means to be obedient, even when we don’t have all the answers. About how God still speaks: through His Word, through His Spirit, through the burdens we can’t shake. And how calling isn’t just about going; it’s also about coming back. Being restored to His heart so we can hear Him clearly again. Because at the core of calling is relationship. Before God calls you to something, He calls you to Himself.   Bible Passage: “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 (ASV)   Are you a listener? We have options to listen on multiple podcast platforms here: Listen Here!    Follow us on Instagram: @Stay_Unqualified    Join us in our next conversation soon!    Want to contact us? Email: StayUnqualifiedPodcast@gmail.com

    47 min

  4. 10/25/2025

    Stop Chasing Purpose

    What if purpose isn’t something we do, but something we are? In this episode, we talk about what it really means to live as God’s reflection; how purpose starts with being, not performing. When we understand that we were created in His image, every part of our story, from the ordinary to the painful, becomes a mirror of who He is.    Purpose isn’t about achieving; it’s about allowing God’s character to shine through us in the way we love, create, forgive, and show up. Because the closer we draw to Him, the clearer our purpose becomes.   Bible Passage: “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”Esther 4:14 (NIV)   Are you a listener? We have options to listen on multiple podcast platforms here: Listen Here!   Follow us on Instagram: @Stay_Unqualified   Join us in our next conversation soon!    Want to contact us? Email: StayUnqualifiedPodcast@gmail.com

    44 min

  5. 10/18/2025

    Seeing What God Sees

    Sometimes we get so focused on what’s next that we stop paying attention to what’s now. In this episode, we talk about vision, not the kind that’s all about goals and grind, but the kind that helps you see what God’s already doing in your life.   We talk about how your pain, passions, and purpose all start to make sense when you see them through God’s eyes. Because catching His vision isn’t about chasing something new; it’s about seeing differently.   Bible Passage: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18 (KJV)   Are you a listener? We have options to listen on multiple podcast platforms here: Listen Here!   Follow us on Instagram: @Stay_Unqualified    Join us in our next conversation soon!    Want to contact us? Email: StayUnqualifiedPodcast@gmail.com

    51 min

  6. 10/11/2025

    Why Your Circle Matters

    Your healing was never meant to happen alone. In this episode, we explore why your circle, of friends, family, and faith community around you, are essential for growth, healing, and purpose. We talk about the people you let into your life, how they shape your faith, and why community is one of God’s primary ways of restoring us. Because when you find the right circle, you don’t just grow… you become who God designed you to be.   Bible Passage: “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!” Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 (ESV)     Are you a listener? We have options to listen on multiple podcast platforms here: Listen Here!   Follow us on Instagram: @Stay_Unqualified   Join us in our next conversation soon!    Want to contact us? Email: StayUnqualifiedPodcast@gmail.com

    52 min

  7. 10/03/2025

    Why Self-Care Is Spiritual Care

    The story of discipleship isn’t just about what we do for God; it’s also about how we allow Him to care for us. In this episode, we unpack the Care Circle of the Seven Circles for Saints model: why self-care is spiritual, how neglecting it leads to burnout, and how God designed rhythms of rest and renewal for our healing. We’ll talk about the lies we believe around self-care, the balance between work and rest, and how caring for yourself opens the door for God to restore your life and prepare you for your calling.   Bible Passage: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (ESV)     Are you a listener? We have options to listen on multiple podcast platforms here: Listen Here!   Follow us on Instagram: @Stay_Unqualified   Join us in our next conversation soon!    Want to contact us? Email: StayUnqualifiedPodcast@gmail.com

    44 min

  8. 09/26/2025

    When Sins Wound Us

    Sin doesn’t just create a divide; it leaves wounds. In this episode, we talk about the marks sin leaves on our lives: the scars from our own choices, the pain caused by others, and the unseen battle of spiritual warfare that surrounds us. We explore how these wounds shape the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and even God. Most importantly, we share the hope that no matter how deep the wound, healing and restoration are possible through Jesus.   Bible Passage: “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” - Isaiah 53:5 (ESV)    Are you a listener? We have options to listen on multiple podcast platforms here: Listen Here!   Follow us on Instagram: @Stay_Unqualified    Join us in our next conversation soon!    Want to contact us? Email: StayUnqualifiedPodcast@gmail.com

    42 min
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Welcome to the Stay Unqualified Podcast. We’re Jon and Anam and we’re excited to have you join us in our conversations as we navigate through relatable and difficult topics, while relating our experiences to God’s word.

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  • Creator
    Jonathan and Anam Garcia
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jonathan and Anam Garcia
  • Show Website
    Stay Unqualified