Things Above Podcast w/ Taylar Jaquae

Taylar Jaquae Simms
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Daniel 2:22 He reveals deep and mysterious things and knows what lies hidden in darkness, though he is surrounded by light.

  1. 11h ago

    Episode 69: The Holy Spirit Highlighter- How God Reveals What You Need to See

    In today’s episode, Taylar talks about the importance of having the Holy Spirit and allowing Him to lead, guide, and direct our lives. The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth, bringing clarity and understanding by highlighting the things we may overlook or fail to recognize on our own. Taylar explores how the Holy Spirit can reveal what is happening beneath the surface, illuminate situations, and help us discern what is truly from God. When we are sensitive to His voice, He can bring messages, confirmations, warnings, and direction directly from our Heavenly Father. This episode encourages listeners to recognize the Holy Spirit as more than simply a feeling or emotion, but as the Helper God has given us to lead us into truth and deeper relationship with Him. When God highlights something, we should pay attention, seek Him for understanding, and trust His direction—even when what He reveals challenges what we initially believed or expected.

  2. Sep 1

    Episode 68: God Already Equipped You - Go with What You Have

    In today’s episode, Taylar encourages listeners to go with what they have instead of waiting for everything to be perfect. Too often, we delay pursuing our goals and God-given purpose because we feel we lack the resources, support, connections, or evidence that we will succeed. But intentions require action. Faith requires movement. Sometimes, what we’re waiting for isn’t another resource—it’s the courage to use what God has already placed in our hands. Taylar reminds listeners that God has already equipped us for the assignment. We may not have all the answers or see the entire path, but we can take the next step and trust God to provide along the way. Stop waiting. Stop procrastinating. Start with what you have, put action behind your intentions, and trust God with the outcome.

  3. Aug 28

    Episode 67: Divine Disruptions- When God Reroutes Your Plans

    In today’s episode, Taylar explores the reality of making plans for our lives, only to discover that what we envisioned looks completely different from what God has planned for us. We often believe we know what is best, where we should go, and how our lives should unfold—but God sees what we cannot see. His perspective is greater, His timing is perfect, and His plans reach far beyond our own understanding. Sometimes, when we become too focused on our own plans, God allows divine disruptions to reroute, redirect, and reposition us. What may initially feel like an unexpected setback, closed door, delay, disappointment, or detour may actually be God intervening to get us back on the path He designed for us. Taylar reminds listeners that not every disruption is meant to stop us—some disruptions are meant to save us, redirect us, and lead us somewhere better. We may not always understand why God changes the direction, but we can trust that He knows the destination. This episode encourages you to surrender your plans, release the need to control every detail, and remain open to God's redirection. When God disrupts your plans, don't automatically assume that something has gone wrong. Sometimes, the interruption is the instruction. The detour is the direction. And the disruption is divine. If God is rerouting you, trust Him enough to follow.

  4. Aug 21

    Episode 66: Keep Showing Up - Keep Knocking at the Door

    In today’s episode, Taylar explores what it truly means to walk in freedom and deliverance. Freedom is not always an instant moment—it can be a process that requires faith, consistency, obedience, and the determination to keep moving forward until the process is complete. Taylar briefly reflects on the Woman with the Issue of Blood, whose faith, focus, and determination led her directly to Jesus Christ and ultimately to her healing. Despite everything standing in her way, she kept pressing forward because she believed that Jesus was the answer. This episode is a reminder that sometimes we have to keep knocking, keep asking, keep seeking, and keep believing God for our freedom. Even when the process takes longer than expected, don't give up. God hears the cries of His children, and He is able to bring healing, deliverance, and freedom. Keep pressing. Keep believing. Keep seeking Jesus. Your freedom may be closer than you think.

  5. Aug 11

    Episode 65: When God Fights for You - You Don't Have to Defend Yourself

    In today’s episode, Taylar discusses what it means to stop defending yourself against lies, false accusations, misunderstandings, and the insecurities of others. Constantly trying to prove your character can become exhausting, but the truth is—you don’t have to fight every battle or put out every fire. Sometimes, you have to stop explaining, stop defending, and start trusting God. When you walk in truth and integrity, you can trust that what is hidden will eventually be revealed. Truth rises to the surface while lies sink to the bottom. Taylar reminds listeners that God knows the truth, sees what others cannot see, and fights battles that we were never meant to carry. If you’ve ever been misunderstood, falsely accused, or forced to defend your character, this episode is a reminder to protect your peace, keep walking in truth, and let God handle the rest. You don’t always have to defend yourself. Sometimes, you just have to let God reveal the truth.

  6. Aug 6

    Episode 64: Your Life Matters: Don't End It, the World Needs You!

    In today's episode, Taylar courageously addresses the difficult and deeply personal topic of ending our lives on our own terms. When pain feels unbearable, loneliness seems overwhelming, and life's chaos clouds every ounce of hope, it can be easy to believe there is no way forward. But what if there is another side to the storm? In this heartfelt conversation, Taylar invites listeners to consider the possibility of choosing one more day, one more step, and one more breath. She reflects on the importance of remembering that our lives have immeasurable value, that we are deeply loved even when we cannot feel it, and that our presence matters more than we often realize. Most importantly, Taylar reminds listeners that they never have to face life's darkest moments alone. Jesus Christ is the One who walks beside us through every trial, every tear, and every season of suffering. Even when the path ahead is unclear, His presence remains constant, offering hope, peace, and the strength to keep moving forward. If you've ever wrestled with despair or questioned whether your life still has purpose, this episode is a reminder that your story is not over. There is hope beyond the chaos, healing beyond the pain, and a future worth holding on to.

  7. Aug 4

    Episode 63: Dry Bones- When God Brings Dead Things Back to Life

    In today's episode, Taylar explores the powerful biblical imagery of dry bones and the areas of our lives that appear lifeless, forgotten, or beyond restoration. Whether it's a broken heart, a shattered dream, a strained relationship, lost hope, or a faith that has grown weary, we all have places that can feel spiritually dry and incapable of living again. Drawing inspiration from God's promise to breathe life into what seems impossible, Taylar reminds listeners that no situation is too far gone for the Lord's restoring power. What the world sees as dead, God sees as an opportunity for resurrection. When we surrender our brokenness, disappointments, fears, and dry places into His hands, He is able to breathe new life into them and transform them for His glory. This episode is an invitation to stop carrying what only God can revive. Instead of giving up on the parts of your life that seem beyond repair, learn how to trust the One who specializes in bringing life from death. If God can raise dry bones into a mighty army, imagine what He can do with the dry places in your own life. Join Taylar as she encourages listeners to release what has died into God's capable hands, embrace His power to restore, and believe that revival is still possible. Your story isn't over, and the same God who breathed life into dry bones is still breathing life into His people today.

  8. Jul 30

    Episode 62: The Echoes in Eternity- How Today's Choices Shape Your Eternal Future

    In today's episode, Taylar explores the profound reality of eternity and the truth that every decision, word, and action we make sends echoes far beyond the present moment. Whether for good or for evil, our lives leave an eternal impact that extends beyond what we can see. Through the lens of Scripture, Taylar discusses God's heart toward humanity, reminding listeners that while God does not expect perfection, He does call us into continual transformation. The redemption found at the cross is the ultimate expression of God's love and mercy, but it is also an invitation to die to our flesh, mature in Christ, and rise above the darkness that once defined us. As believers and individuals, we are all influencing someone—through our choices, our character, and the lives we touch every day. The question is not whether you have influence, but what your influence is producing. Is your life creating echoes that point others toward Christ and eternity, or toward the temporary things of this world? Join Taylar for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges listeners to examine the eternal weight of their lives, embrace God's redemptive work, and live with heaven in mind. Because long after our voices fall silent, the echoes of our lives will continue to speak.

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