Who do you say Jesus is? In this heartfelt and honest episode of Joy in the Junk, Ashlee and Blair dive into one of the most important questions a believer can ever ask: Who is Jesus to me—and does the way I live reflect what I say I believe about Him? Inspired by Matthew 16 and Peter’s confession that Jesus is “the Christ, the Son of the living God,” this conversation explores what happens when we water down the gospel, redefine Jesus, or add things to the simple truth of who He is. Ashlee and Blair talk about why Jesus plus nothing is everything, why knowing Christ matters, and how our identity should be rooted in Him. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. They get real about hearing and obeying the Holy Spirit, especially when God asks us to do something uncomfortable. Ashlee shares a powerful moment at church when she felt prompted to pray for someone but hesitated because she was worried about looking foolish. They talk about how easy it is to talk ourselves out of obedience—and how sometimes the very thing God is asking us to do may be outside our comfort zone. This episode also explores what it means to live out your faith where people can see it. From caring for a stranger to praying with someone at the altar, from serving when you’re uncomfortable to responding with kindness when people criticize your faith online, Ashlee and Blair discuss how our everyday actions become a testimony. Because people are watching. Not because we’re perfect. Not because Christians never have bad days. But because when we claim to follow Jesus, our lives should point people toward Him. They also talk about: Who Jesus really is according to Scripture Why the gospel gets complicated when we add things to Jesus Matthew 16 and Peter’s confession of Christ Jesus as Savior, Deliverer, Messiah, Lord, and the Son of the living God Hebrews 1:3 and the power of Christ’s word Recognizing the voice of the Holy Spirit Obedience when God calls us outside our comfort zone Why hesitation can keep us from God’s assignment Spiritual maturity and learning to recognize God’s prompting Serving others because of who we are in Christ Empathy, kindness, and the fruit of the Spirit Why Christians should be willing to pray with and encourage others Living your faith publicly without making yourself the focus Matthew 5:16 and letting your light shine Being a witness even on difficult days Why people are watching our actions more than we realize Social media, kindness, criticism, and sharing Jesus online The importance of truth, love, and humility Stepping out of your comfort zone to serve God Trusting God when you don’t know what comes next Knowing when to be still and wait on God One of the biggest reminders from this episode is simple: If we say we know who Jesus is, our lives should reflect that knowledge. Following Jesus isn’t about having everything figured out or never making a mistake. It’s about following, learning, submitting, growing, and allowing Him to transform us so that other people can see Him through the way we live. Whether you’re serving in your church, praying for a friend, caring for family, sitting at an altar, posting on social media, or simply trying to make it through a hard day, the question remains: Who do you say Jesus is—and are you willing to obey Him when He calls you? Scriptures discussed: Matthew 16:13–17 — Peter’s confession of Christ Hebrews 1:3 — Jesus sustaining all things by His powerful word Genesis 39 — God being with Joseph Galatians 5 — Walking in the Spirit Matthew 5:16 — Letting your light shine Ephesians 6 — The armor of God Proverbs — Wisdom, foolishness, and our words Joy in the Junk is a Christian podcast for women navigating real life, faith, family, friendship, and all the messy stuff in between. Expect honest conversations, biblical truth, plenty of laughter, and a reminder that even when life gets messy, Jesus is still our joy. Thank you for being at our table. Don't forget to follow us on facebook and subscribe to our YouTube channel for our podcast videos!
