Friends With God

Joe Longo
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Friends With God is a simple, honest exploration of what it means to know Jesus and build a real relationship with God. Hosted by Joe Longo, each episode opens Scripture, asks honest questions, and connects the teachings of Jesus to everyday life. Together we'll walk through Scripture, discovering practical wisdom, hope, peace, and a deeper understanding of God's love. Whether you're new to faith, returning after time away, or simply curious, you're welcome here. No pretending. No perfection. Just an average Joe learning to know Jesus, one day at a time.

  1. Jul 16

    The Next Step of Faith | Why Inspire Create Manifest Is Becoming Friends With God

    After five years of Inspire Create Manifest, Joe announces the final episode of the podcast and shares the heart behind its next evolution. Beginning August 3, the show becomes Friends With God: One Day at a Time, a podcast documenting one ordinary person's journey of developing a genuine relationship with God through the teachings of Jesus. Joe explains that this is not about becoming a preacher, theologian, or biblical scholar. It's about becoming an average person who is willing to follow where God is leading, even when it feels uncertain. Throughout the episode he reflects on how the podcast has continually evolved, from The Daily Shot of Inspiration to Inspire Create Manifest, and now into a show centered on friendship with God. He shares the fear of changing direction, the temptation to worry about what others might think, and the realization that growth requires giving ourselves permission to evolve. Drawing inspiration from John 15:15, where Jesus says, "I no longer call you servants... I call you friends," Joe invites listeners into a simpler, more personal way of approaching faith, not through religion or performance, but through relationship. The episode closes with an invitation to walk together one day at a time as Friends With God.

    The Next Step of Faith | Why Inspire Create Manifest Is Becoming Friends With God

  2. Jul 7

    Follow the Nudge, Why Your Next Chapter Begins with Trust

    There comes a moment when life asks you to stop forcing the next step and start trusting it. In this episode of Inspire Create Manifest, I share a very personal transition, both in my own spiritual journey and in the evolution of this podcast. As we approach five years of Inspire Create Manifest, I'm reflecting on what it means to follow divine inspiration, even when it leads somewhere unexpected. We explore why growth requires courage, how fear often appears right before meaningful change, and why trusting God doesn't mean having all the answers. It simply means being willing to take the next step. I also share the powerful connection between John 10:10, Christ Consciousness, and the simple practice of paying attention to what genuinely brings you alive. If you've been feeling the quiet pull toward something new, this conversation is your reminder that you don't have to understand the entire path before you begin walking it. In this episode you'll discover: • Why following the nudge is often more important than having a perfect plan.• How fear can become a doorway instead of a roadblock.• The deeper meaning of John 10:10 and living life more fully.• Why your attention shapes the reality you experience.• How to embrace change without abandoning who you are. If this episode resonates with you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs this message, and leave a comment below. Question for you:What nudge have you been feeling lately, and what's one small step you can take this week to trust it?

    Follow the Nudge, Why Your Next Chapter Begins with Trust

  3. Jun 30

    Something Is Changing... And I Think It's Time to Tell You

    For the last two years, something has been quietly changing behind the scenes. In this deeply personal episode, Joe opens up about his growing relationship with Jesus, the courage it takes to follow an inner calling, and why becoming more honest has changed everything. This isn't about abandoning the past or becoming someone new. It's about listening to the quiet voice within, letting go of the noise, and trusting where God is leading, even when the next step isn't completely clear. Joe also reflects on the backlash people often receive when they choose authenticity over expectation, and why following your own path requires courage, compassion, and faith. Whether you're reconnecting with your faith, questioning your direction, or simply feeling that something inside you is shifting, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and trust what is unfolding. If you're in your own "space between," schedule a Clarity Call and learn more about Joe's six-week coaching experience in the show notes. Schedule Your Call

    Something Is Changing... And I Think It's Time to Tell You

  4. Jun 25

    YOU FORGOT YOU HAVE A CHOICE

    In this episode of the Inspired Create Manifest Podcast, Joe explores the powerful message of Colossians 3:2: "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." In a world filled with notifications, fear-based headlines, endless opinions, and constant distractions, it's easy to lose ourselves in the noise. Joe shares why the real battle isn't happening out there, it's happening within our own minds and awareness. Together, we'll explore how to reclaim our attention, reconnect with peace, trust more deeply, and stop giving our power away to things that don't deserve it. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, distracted, worried about the future, or disconnected from your inner knowing, this episode is a reminder that you always have a choice. Reflection Question:"Is what I'm focusing on helping me remember who I am, or helping me forget?" If this message resonates with you and you're navigating a major transition in life, schedule a Clarity Call to learn more about Joe's 6-week coaching experience, The Space Between. Schedule Your Call Now

    YOU FORGOT YOU HAVE A CHOICE

  5. Jun 23

    Becoming the Person You're Intending to Become | Identity Before Results

    As we reach the halfway point of the year, it's time to ask an important question: Are you actually becoming the person you intend to be? In this episode, Joe explores the powerful connection between identity and action. Inspired by James Clear's idea that "every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become," Joe challenges listeners to look beyond goals and focus on the daily behaviors that create lasting transformation. We discuss: Why complaining may be reinforcing the very life you don't wantHow identity is built through repetition, not intentionThe difference between "fake it until you make it" and truly walking as ifWhy healthy people become healthy through healthy behaviorsHow writers become writers and runners become runnersThe power of small, daily actions to create your future selfYour future isn't built someday. It's built today, through the choices you make in this moment. Work with Joe

    Becoming the Person You're Intending to Become | Identity Before Results

  6. Jun 18

    Faith First, Miracle Second

    Most people are waiting for proof before they believe. In this episode, Joe Longo explores why faith is not blind hope or religious dogma, but a creative force that opens the door to transformation. Using everyday examples like GPS navigation and WiFi signals, Joe explains why faith requires movement before certainty. Drawing from the Bible, Neville Goddard, and practical life experience, he shows how miracles don't create faith. Faith creates the conditions for miracles. If you've been stuck waiting for guarantees, struggling to trust your next step, or holding onto old stories that have disconnected you from your own power, this episode will challenge you to see faith differently. The question isn't whether the miracle is coming. The question is whether you're willing to move before you see it. Schedule your clarity call - EXPLORE NOW

    Faith First, Miracle Second

  7. Jun 16

    The Uncomfortable Middle: Trusting Before Proof

    What do you do when you've made the decision, said the prayer, set the intention, but the results haven't arrived yet? In this episode of Inspire Create Manifest, Joe explores what he calls The Uncomfortable Middle. The space between where you are and where you're going. The space between the prayer and the answer. The intention and the manifestation. The decision and the result. Using powerful examples from Abraham, Peter walking on water, David facing Goliath, and the faith of a mustard seed, Joe shares why most people don't fail because they aren't capable. They quit because the middle feels uncertain. If you've been waiting for proof before taking action, this episode is an invitation to trust the next step, even when you can't see the entire path. Because sometimes the thing you're asking for is waiting on the other side of the step you're afraid to take. Work with Joe -

    The Uncomfortable Middle: Trusting Before Proof

  8. Jun 11

    Return Your Attention to Your Intention

    What if the reason you're not experiencing more abundance, joy, peace, or opportunity isn't because those things are missing... but because your attention is focused somewhere else? In this episode, Joe shares a simple but powerful "pop quiz" designed to help you uncover where your mental energy is really going each day. Drawing from the principles of neuroplasticity, the reticular activating system, and everyday awareness, you'll explore the connection between intention and attention, and why so many of us spend our days focused on the exact opposite of what we say we want. Through three reflective questions and practical examples, Joe invites you to pause, become honest with yourself, and begin collecting evidence that life is supporting you. If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your goals, this episode offers a simple awareness practice that can help bring you back to what truly matters. Work with Joe - https://stan.store/Joe_Longo

    Return Your Attention to Your Intention
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Friends With God is a simple, honest exploration of what it means to know Jesus and build a real relationship with God. Hosted by Joe Longo, each episode opens Scripture, asks honest questions, and connects the teachings of Jesus to everyday life. Together we'll walk through Scripture, discovering practical wisdom, hope, peace, and a deeper understanding of God's love. Whether you're new to faith, returning after time away, or simply curious, you're welcome here. No pretending. No perfection. Just an average Joe learning to know Jesus, one day at a time.

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  • Creator
    Joe Longo
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.1K
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joe Longo
  • Show Website
    Friends With God

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