The UnCommon Christian Podcast

Jon Ellis
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  • Christianity
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In a world of compromise, this podcast challenges you to live fully surrendered, Spirit-empowered, and anchored in God’s Word. Join Jon Ellis for bold, episodes that cut through the noise with real talk, biblical truth, and a call to live set apart.

  1. Jul 9

    Why Most Christians Lose the Wrong Battle

    Why do you keep fighting the same battle over and over again? Maybe the real problem isn't where you're fighting…it's when you're fighting. Most believers think the battle is lost when they finally give in to temptation. But Scripture teaches that the battle is usually won or lost much earlier, in the thoughts we choose to entertain. In this episode, Jon Ellis opens God's Word to reveal where the real battlefield is and how believers can begin experiencing lasting victory by taking every thought captive. Through James 1, 2 Corinthians 10, Romans 12, and Philippians 1, you'll discover a practical, biblical strategy for recognizing lies, comparing them with God's truth, and replacing them before they become destructive habits. If you've ever wondered why you keep struggling with the same sin, the same fear, the same anxiety, or the same temptation, this episode will help you stop fighting the wrong battle and start winning where it actually begins. Remember...The battle you're praying for God to win tomorrow may actually be the thought He's asking you to surrender today. For books, devotionals, Bible studies, and discipleship resources, visit: TheUncommonChristian.com Why do you keep losing the same battle? Maybe you're fighting too late. In this episode, Jon Ellis explains how Scripture teaches that the real battle begins in the mind, not at the moment of sin. Learn a practical, biblical process for taking your thoughts captive and experiencing lasting spiritual transformation.

  2. Jun 29

    Why Most Christians Never Change?

    In this episode, Pastor Jon Ellis explores one of the most misunderstood concepts in the Christian life: renewing your mind. Many believers assume that more information will automatically produce transformation. But Scripture teaches that lasting change happens when lies are replaced with truth through a deliberate process of renewal. Discover why strongholds persist, why transformation often feels slow, and how God uses daily exposure to truth to reshape the way we think and live. If you're tired of fighting the same battles and wondering why you're not changing, this episode provides a practical biblical framework for experiencing real transformation.

  3. Jun 12

    Why doesn't your faith feel as real as it should?

    Many Christians know the truth but struggle to trust it when life gets hard. In this episode, Jon Ellis explores the gap between what we know and what we actually trust, and why that gap often leaves believers feeling spiritually frustrated. Discover why information alone doesn't transform us, how trust is built, and why faith becomes real when God becomes the first place we run. You know God is faithful. You know God is good. You know God is for you. So why doesn't your faith always feel real? In UNC039, Jon Ellis exposes the hidden trust problem behind spiritual frustration. Most Christians don't have an information problem, they have a trust problem. This episode reveals why truth can feel real in your head but hollow in your chest, and how learning to trust God changes everything.

  4. Jun 2

    Why Do I Keep Sinning as a Christian?

    Why do Christians keep returning to the same struggles even after they've repented, prayed, and asked God for help? In this episode, Jon Ellis explores the deeper reasons recurring sin remains so powerful in the lives of many believers. Looking beyond behavior modification, he exposes the hidden beliefs, emotional attachments, and fleshly patterns that keep people trapped in cycles they desperately want to escape. Discover why accountability matters, how hidden struggles gain strength in darkness, and what true transformation actually looks like according to Scripture. The goal isn't simply to stop sinning. The goal is to stop needing the counterfeit when you've found something greater in Christ. Why do you keep going back to the thing you already know is hurting you spiritually? In UNC038, Jon Ellis uncovers the real reason recurring sin remains so powerful in the lives of many believers. This episode explores the hidden beliefs, emotional attachments, and fleshly patterns that keep Christians stuck in cycles they desperately want to break. If you've ever wondered why willpower isn't enough and how lasting transformation actually happens, this episode is for you.

  5. May 20

    Why Change Feels Slower Than You Want

    There’s a battle happening inside of you that most Christians don’t fully understand. You pray. You try harder. You want freedom. But somehow the fight keeps showing back up. What if the struggle itself is proof that God is already working? In this episode of The Uncommon Christian, Jon Ellis exposes the real war happening beneath temptation, conviction, obedience, and spiritual growth. This is not just about behavior modification. This is about the battle between flesh and Spirit, truth and emotion, conviction and compromise. You’ll learn: • Why temptation feels louder in the moment • Why conviction can start feeling exhausting • How the enemy uses thoughts, emotions, and isolation • Why the fight is evidence you haven’t surrendered to darkness • How to respond when your mind and emotions are at war If you’ve been frustrated with your struggle, this episode will help you understand what’s actually happening, and how to fight differently. This is where we stop settling for surface-level faith and start living the life Jesus actually called us to live. The fight inside of you may actually be proof God is working. In this episode, Jon Ellis breaks down the real battle behind temptation, conviction, obedience, and spiritual warfare, and why many believers keep fighting the wrong way.

  6. May 13

    What to do in the Moment of Temptation

    Most believers don’t lose the battle in a big moment. They lose it in the gap. The gap between the temptation… and the decision. The pull… and the agreement. The moment where feelings get louder than conviction. In this episode of The Uncommon Christian, Jon Ellis breaks down what actually happens inside temptation and how to fight back before compromise becomes action. This is not just another conversation about knowing truth — this is about learning how to use truth when the pressure is real. If you’ve ever asked: “Why do I keep going back?” “Why do I keep losing battles I genuinely want to win?” “Why does temptation feel stronger in the moment than it did five minutes earlier?” This episode is for you. You’ll learn: ● Why temptation feels different when you’re inside it ● How agreement happens before behavior ● Why negotiation is where most people lose ● How to interrupt the cycle before compromise takes over Why freedom is built one moment at a time Freedom isn’t a feeling you wait for. It’s a direction you walk in. This is The Uncommon Christian. You weren’t ambushed at the action. You were lost at the agreement. In this episode, Jon Ellis breaks down the “gap” — the moment between temptation and decision — and reveals why most believers lose the battle before the behavior ever happens. Learn how to interrupt negotiation, replace lies with truth, and move before you feel ready. Freedom is chosen. One moment at a time.

  7. May 4

    Why You Keep Going Back and How to Break the Pattern

    You’ve prayed about it. You’ve repented of it. You told yourself this was the last time… and then you ended up right back in it. So why does this keep happening? In this episode of The Uncommon Christian, Jon Ellis breaks down the real reason you keep going back to the same sin, pattern, or struggle—and why trying harder hasn’t worked. Because you’re not dealing with a habit. You’re dealing with a stronghold. Strongholds aren’t just external attacks—they are internal belief systems built over time. And until those beliefs are dismantled, the cycle continues. This episode walks through what a stronghold actually is according to Scripture, why behavior-based solutions fall short, and how to break the pattern at the root. If you’ve ever felt stuck in something you genuinely want to be free from, this episode will give you clarity and a real path forward. Why do you keep going back to the same thing—even when you don’t want it anymore? In this episode, Jon Ellis exposes the real reason cycles don’t break: it’s not just behavior—it’s belief. Learn what a stronghold actually is and how to break it by exposing the lie, replacing it with truth, and living in obedience—even when it’s hard.

  8. Apr 28

    The Real Reason You Can’t Break That Pattern

    Why can’t you break that pattern—even when you know it’s wrong? In this episode, Jon Ellis reveals that the issue isn’t just behavior—it’s belief. Many believers try to change what they do without ever confronting what they believe, which is why cycles continue. Through Scripture and practical application, this episode unpacks how strongholds are formed in the mind, how agreement gives patterns power, and what it actually takes to walk in freedom. If you’ve been stuck in the same cycle, this episode will challenge your thinking and give you clear steps to break it for good. You’re not stuck. You’re aligned. In this episode, Jon Ellis breaks down why patterns in your life don’t change—even when you want them to. The problem isn’t just behavior. It’s belief. Learn how strongholds are formed, how agreement fuels cycles, and how to break patterns at the root by aligning with truth.

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In a world of compromise, this podcast challenges you to live fully surrendered, Spirit-empowered, and anchored in God’s Word. Join Jon Ellis for bold, episodes that cut through the noise with real talk, biblical truth, and a call to live set apart.

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