Living Room Conversations w/the Mayos

Regenerate Ministries
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Living Room Conversations with Jermel & Michelle invites you to pull up a seat and join real, unfiltered discussions about life, faith, family, and relationships. Produced by Regenerate Ministries, each episode feels like sitting with trusted friends who offer encouragement, biblical wisdom, and practical insight for everyday living.

Episodes

  1. May 18

    Still Saying Yes: Walking with God for the Long Haul

    Following Jesus isn’t a one-time decision—it’s a daily yes. In this season finale, we reflect on the journey God has taken us on and the lessons we’re still learning along the way. From seasons of clarity to moments of uncertainty, we talk honestly about what it means to keep walking with God over the long haul. In this conversation we share: What this season of the podcast has meant to usHow faith grows over time through both victories and strugglesLessons God has taught us about marriage, obedience, and trustHow to stay faithful when life feels difficult or uncertainEncouragement for anyone waiting, hurting, or rediscovering faithWe also answer a listener question: How do you stay faithful when life gets hard? As we close Season 1, our prayer is simple: that these conversations help you live out your faith in everyday life and remind you that God is still working in your story. Because faith isn’t built in one moment—it’s built through a lifetime of saying yes.

    51 min

  2. May 11

    The Gap Between Sunday and Monday

    Faith was never meant to stay inside a church building—it was meant to shape your home. In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to live out your faith in everyday life. From simple prayer rhythms to honest conversations about God in the middle of busy schedules, we share practical ways to make faith part of your daily routine—not just your Sunday experience. In this conversation we cover: What faith looks like in everyday moments at homeSimple ways to grow spiritually as a couple or familyHow to stay consistent when life gets busy or faith feels dryPractical rhythms like prayer, Scripture, and intentional conversationsWhy faithfulness matters more than perfectionWe also answer a listener question: How do we grow spiritually together as a couple? Whether you’re married, single, or raising a family, this episode will help you take simple, meaningful steps toward a more consistent and authentic faith. Because the strongest faith isn’t the loudest on Sunday—it’s the most consistent on Monday.

    53 min

  3. May 4

    The Marriage Shift That Changes Everything

    Serving your spouse isn’t weakness—it’s strength. In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to love through serving in a marriage. Not in a one-sided, draining way—but in a mutual, intentional, Christ-centered way that builds connection and trust. In this conversation we cover: The biblical foundation of serving, including the example of JesusWhat mutual submission actually looks like in real lifeWhy healthy marriages aren’t 50/50—but 100/100Practical ways to serve your spouse in everyday momentsHow serving deepens intimacy and strengthens your relationshipWe also answer a listener question: How do I serve without feeling taken advantage of? If you want a stronger, more connected marriage, this episode will help you shift from keeping score to showing love in action. Because real love doesn’t just say something—it does something.

    44 min

  4. Apr 27

    Choosing Holiness in a Hookup Culture

    Purity isn’t outdated—it’s misunderstood. In this episode, we talk honestly about what purity really is (and isn’t) and why it still matters in today’s culture. This isn’t about rules or shame—it’s about freedom, healing, and honoring God with your whole life. In this conversation we cover: Why purity is about more than just physical boundariesHow purity involves your heart, mind, and bodyGrace for past mistakes and the power of starting againWhy purity protects trust, intimacy, and future relationshipsPractical ways to pursue purity in a hookup cultureWe also answer a listener question: Is purity still realistic today? If you’ve ever felt like purity is outdated, impossible, or only for “perfect people,” this episode is for you. Purity isn’t about perfection—it’s about direction.

    36 min

  5. Apr 20

    Why We’re Afraid to Commit

    Commitment sounds good—until it feels real. In this episode, we talk honestly about why commitment can feel so scary. From past wounds to fear of failure and the desire to stay in control, we unpack what’s really underneath the hesitation many people feel in relationships. In this conversation we cover: Why fear of commitment is often rooted in fear of losing controlHow past experiences and broken relationships shape our decisionsThe subtle ways fear shows up (keeping options open, avoiding labels, emotional walls)What the Bible says about covenant and commitmentHow to move from fear to faith in your relationshipsWe also answer a listener question: What if I commit and it doesn’t work? If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting love and fearing the risk that comes with it, this episode is for you. Commitment isn’t about having guarantees—it’s about learning to trust God with the outcome.

    36 min

  6. Apr 13

    How Do You Know You’ve Found the Right Person?

    Is there really such a thing as “the one”? In this episode, we talk honestly about relationships, dating, and how to make a wise decision when it comes to choosing a spouse. We challenge the idea of soulmates and shift the focus from finding the right person to becoming the right person. In this conversation we cover: The myth of “the one” and how culture shapes our expectationsThe difference between chemistry and characterRed flags vs. personal preferencesWhat actually matters in a healthy, lasting relationshipHow to discern if a relationship is from GodWe also answer a listener question about how to know if a relationship is truly aligned with God’s will. If you’re single, dating, or even reflecting on your own relationship, this episode will help you think clearly, choose wisely, and trust God’s process. There’s no perfect person—but there is a wise choice.

    41 min

  7. Apr 6

    We Were Busy—Here’s What Almost Cost Us

    Busy seasons don’t have to break your marriage—but they will test it. In this episode, we share what it’s really like to stay connected while living a travel-heavy, full life. From fatigue and missed moments to the emotional toll of constant movement, we talk honestly about the challenges—and the rhythms that have helped us stay close in the middle of it all. In this conversation we share: The real cost of a busy, on-the-road lifestyleHow we stay emotionally and spiritually connectedCommunication rhythms that actually work for usHow we handle conflict when life doesn’t slow downBoundaries we’ve had to set to protect our marriageWe also answer a listener question about how to protect your relationship when ministry and life demand so much. If you’re in a busy season and trying to love each other well through it, this episode is for you. Connection doesn’t happen accidentally—it happens intentionally.

    45 min

  8. Mar 30

    Faith, Fear, and Figuring It Out as a Couple

    Most of the time, God doesn’t give you the full plan—He invites you to trust Him with the next step. In this episode, we talk about what it really looked like to say yes to God before we felt ready. From fear and uncertainty to financial and relational unknowns, we share the moments where obedience came before clarity—and how God met us in the middle of it. In this conversation we share: Times God asked us to step out without a roadmapThe tension between fear and faithHow obedience impacted our marriage behind the scenesWhat helped us stay unified when things felt uncertainHow to discern whether a step is from God or just your own desireIf you’re in a season where God is asking you to trust Him but not giving all the details, this episode is for you. You don’t have to feel ready—you just have to be willing.

    40 min

  9. Mar 23

    Called Together: From Healing to Purpose

    Calling didn’t start when we got married—it started long before. In this episode, we share how God began working in each of our lives individually before bringing us together, and how our personal obedience shaped our shared purpose. We talk honestly about the journey of healing, redemption, and the difficult conversations that helped rebuild trust and restore what was broken. This conversation includes: How we were each called by God before we were called as a couple What it looked like to embrace purpose individually before walking it out together The reality of brokenness, forgiveness, and rebuilding trust in a relationship How God redeems what feels damaged and restores purity and wholeness Why calling isn’t about identical roles—but shared obedience We also answer a listener question about staying unified when one spouse feels more called than the other. If you’re navigating purpose, healing, or wondering what it looks like to follow God together in a real and imperfect relationship—this episode is for you. God doesn’t waste your story.He redeems it—and then He uses it.

    41 min

  10. Mar 16

    The Day Our Story Changed

    There are moments in life when everything changes. In this episode, we share the turning point of our story—when we encountered Jesus and our lives began to transform. From conviction and grace to the first steps of faith, we talk honestly about what it looked like to begin following Christ and how that decision reshaped our marriage, our priorities, and our future. In this conversation we share: How each of us encountered Jesus What conviction and grace felt like in that moment The difference between immediate change and gradual transformation How faith began shaping our marriage and daily life The early moments when we sensed God calling us into ministry We also answer a listener question about what it looks like when one spouse is spiritually ahead of the other. If you’ve ever wondered how real transformation begins—or what it looks like to start walking with Jesus—this conversation is for you. Because when Jesus enters your story, nothing stays the same.

    35 min

  11. Mar 9

    Before Jesus: Our Story of Redemption

    Before faith, before healing, before purpose—there was brokenness. In this episode, we share our lives before Jesus—what we were searching for, what we thought would satisfy us, and how our past shaped our fears, habits, and relationships. Not to glorify the past—but to show the power of redemption. We talk honestly about: What life felt like before Christ The patterns we carried into marriage The wounds we didn’t yet have language for How God doesn’t just change habits—He changes hearts Why your past may explain you, but it doesn’t define you If you’ve ever wondered whether God can really redeem a messy story, this conversation is for you. There is hope.There is healing.And there is a new story being written.

    33 min

  12. Feb 25

    Why We’re Here (and Why Now)

    Welcome to the very first episode of Living Room Conversations w/the Mayos. This isn’t a sermon. It’s not a performance. It’s just an honest conversation. In this episode, we invite you into our “living room” to share who we are, why this podcast exists, and why now is the right time for it. We talk about marriage in real life, the journey behind saying yes to this podcast, what God has been stirring in our hearts, and what this space is meant to be for you. You’ll hear about: Why we waited to start this podcast The difference between good ideas and God’s timing Who we are beyond ministry titles How we stay connected in the middle of a busy, full life What this podcast will (and won’t) be If you’ve been craving honest conversations about faith, marriage, calling, and life—this space is for you. Pull up a chair. You belong here.

    27 min
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Living Room Conversations with Jermel & Michelle invites you to pull up a seat and join real, unfiltered discussions about life, faith, family, and relationships. Produced by Regenerate Ministries, each episode feels like sitting with trusted friends who offer encouragement, biblical wisdom, and practical insight for everyday living.

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