Not Easy But Simple

Janelle Lopez

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Christianity

A Christian podcast for anyone seeking peace, healing, confidence, and a deeper walk with God. Honest conversations about faith, discipline, identity, and navigating real life with Christ.

Apr 27

The Danger and Beauty of Isolation

Send us Fan Mail Isolation can show up like a slammed door, especially when you’ve just said yes to God. I’m Janelle, and I’m sharing what I’m learning in a waiting season where the loneliness doesn’t make sense on paper, but it makes sense in the spirit. We get honest about how the Christian walk includes suffering, spiritual warfare, and moments where you wonder why everything feels so quiet. We break down two types of isolation: the isolation we create and the isolation the Lord allows. Self-isolation often starts as “I don’t want to be a burden,” but it can turn into secrecy, shame, and the lie that you have to carry your cross alone. That’s where the enemy loves to work, because without Christian community, it gets harder to separate God’s voice from fear, old patterns, and false comfort. I also talk about why community isn’t just for the good days and why pulling away can slowly wreck your faith. Then we flip the perspective to God-led isolation, the wilderness season where the Lord strips distractions so it’s just you and Him. We look at Job’s testing and Jesus being led into the wilderness, and we ask the heart-level questions: Can you worship without the stage? Can you obey without the spotlight? Do you want the promise more than the presence? If you’re in a pruning season, this will help you lean in, grow in discernment, and remember your identity as God’s child before any ministry role. If this episode speaks to you, feel free to reach out or connect with me on social media. Love you all and praying for you 🤍 Support the show
Apr 19

The Space Between Promise and Fulfillment | Waiting on God

Send us Fan Mail Are you in a season of waiting for something God promised? Waiting on the Lord can be both painful and beautiful. It can stretch your faith, test your patience, and shape your heart in ways you don’t always understand at first. In this episode, we talk about the space between promise and fulfillment, what it means to wait with intention, and how to trust God’s timing without wasting the waiting season. My prayer is that this episode brings you peace, strengthens your faith, and reminds you that God is working even in the silence. If this episode speaks to you, feel free to reach out or connect with me on social media. Love you all and praying for you 🤍 Support the show
Apr 17

You Can't Love Jesus and Hate People

Send us Fan Mail Do you love Jesus but struggle to love the people around you? As Christians, we are called to love others the way Christ loves us, even when it feels difficult, undeserved, or inconvenient. In this episode, we talk about what it truly means to live out the greatest commandment, why loving people can be challenging, and how God can transform our hearts to reflect His love. My prayer is that this episode brings you closer to Him, gives you conviction with grace, and helps you love others more deeply. If this episode speaks to you, feel free to reach out or connect with me on social media. Love you all and praying for you 🤍 Support the show
Apr 17

The Church Needs to Wake Up

Send us Fan Mail Do you feel like the Church has become distracted, comfortable, or spiritually asleep? In this episode, we talk honestly about the current condition of the Church and the personal call for believers to wake up, return to God, and step into what He is calling them to do. This is a message about conviction, purpose, obedience, and spiritual renewal in a time when many feel passive or disconnected. My prayer is that this episode draws you closer to the Lord, stirs your faith, and gives you clarity for the season you are in. If this episode speaks to you, feel free to reach out or connect with me on social media. Love you all and praying for you 🤍 Support the show
Apr 17

I Can't Stop Sinning

Send us Fan Mail Do you feel stuck in sin even though you love God? If you keep falling into the same habits, battling temptation, or feeling frustrated in your walk with Christ, you are not alone. In this episode, we talk honestly about what it looks like to struggle with sin as a believer, why it happens, and how to begin breaking free through God’s grace, repentance, and daily surrender. My prayer is that this episode brings you closer to Him, gives you hope, and reminds you that freedom is possible. If this episode speaks to you, feel free to reach out or connect with me on social media. I’m praying for you always. Support the show
Apr 17

Loving Jesus Is One Thing, Living for Him Is Another

Send us Fan Mail Do you love Jesus but struggle to fully live for Him? Many believers genuinely love God, yet still wrestle with surrender, obedience, consistency, and what it truly means to make Him the center of everyday life. In this episode, we talk about the difference between loving Jesus and living for Him, what it looks like, why it matters, and how to take the next step in your walk with God. My prayer is that this episode brings you closer to Him, gives you clarity, and encourages deeper faith. Love you all and praying for you 🤍 Support the show
Apr 17

Why You Feel Distant from God (And How to Find Jesus Again)

Send us Fan Mail Do you feel like you're searching for Jesus but can’t seem to find Him? If you’ve been feeling distant from God, spiritually lost, or unsure of where He is in your life, this episode is for you. In this episode, I share part of my testimony and walk through Luke 24:13–35, exploring what it looks like to search for Jesus and how He often reveals Himself in ways we don’t expect. My prayer is that this conversation brings you closer to Him, gives you peace, and reminds you that you are not alone in this journey. If this episode speaks to you, feel free to reach out or connect with me on social media, I’d love to hear from you! Support the show

7 Episodes

A Christian podcast for anyone seeking peace, healing, confidence, and a deeper walk with God. Honest conversations about faith, discipline, identity, and navigating real life with Christ.

Creator

Janelle Lopez
Years Active

2026
Episodes

7
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Not Easy But Simple

Not Easy But Simple

Episodes

The Danger and Beauty of Isolation

The Space Between Promise and Fulfillment | Waiting on God

You Can't Love Jesus and Hate People

The Church Needs to Wake Up

I Can't Stop Sinning

Loving Jesus Is One Thing, Living for Him Is Another

Why You Feel Distant from God (And How to Find Jesus Again)

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