My Ministry Mission

Jason McConnell
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Welcome to the My Ministry Mission podcast where faith's transformative power comes to life. Sit back and relax as we dive into God’s Word together, finding hope, guidance, and inspiration for our lives. God has placed a calling to ministry in my heart, and I’m answering that call, sharing my journey of faith, tackling tough questions, and encouraging you to live boldly for Christ. So, I hope you’re ready to ignite your spiritual flames! My name is Jason, and this is my mission!

  1. 1d ago

    Read It Again: What Good Actually Means (Ep 184)

    In episode 3 of Read It Again, I look at Romans 8:28, the verse we reach for at hospital bedsides and gravesides. God works all things for good, we say, and we usually fill in what good means with our own hopes for how the circumstance resolves. But Paul defines the word himself, one verse later, and it is not the definition most of us are carrying. I walk through the three groanings of Romans 8, creation, believers, and the Spirit itself, before we ever get to verse 28, because that context is what makes the promise honest rather than a shortcut past real grief. What we find is a promise that does not depend on the circumstance turning out the way we hoped. It holds in the hospital room no matter what the diagnosis says next. Interesting Links: Wright, N. T. (2004). Paul for everyone: Romans (Part 1). Westminster John Knox Press.World Vision. (2023). Bible verse search statistics.Schreiner, T. R. (1998). Romans. Baker Academic.Piper, J. (2011). All things work together for good. Desiring God.Osborne, G. R. (2004). Romans. IVP Academic.Moo, D. J. (2018). The letter to the Romans (2nd ed.). Eerdmans.Keener, C. S. (2009). Romans: A new covenant commentary. Cascade Books.Fee, G. D. (1994). God's empowering presence: The Holy Spirit in the letters of Paul. Hendrickson.Dunn, J. D. G. (1988). Romans 1-8. Word Books.Bible Gateway. (2026). Most popular Bible verses. References to Bible Verses: Romans 8:1; Romans 8:18; Romans 8:22–26; Romans 8:28–30 My Ministry Mission Information Website: https://myministrymission.com/Become a Guest: https://myministrymission.com/guestSupport the Show: https://myministrymission.com/supportContact Me: https://myministrymission.com/contactFree Christian Resources: https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/ My Ministry Mission Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myministrymissionTwitter: https://twitter.com/MyMinMission (or @MyMinMission)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myminmission (or @MyMinMission)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission Support The Show If you are enjoying the content and would like to support this show, consider giving me a tip. It's not required or expected, but certainly appreciated Buy me a Coffee Credits: Cover Image & Music from Pixabay

    Read It Again: What Good Actually Means (Ep 184)

  2. Sep 10

    Read It Again: Strength for What, Exactly? (Ep 183)

    In episode 2 of Read It Again, I take on Philippians 4:13, the verse on the sneaker, the eye black, the tattoo. It shows up everywhere strength is being claimed for a win, but Paul wrote it chained to a guard in a Roman prison, not knowing if he would live or die. I trace the verses right before it, where Paul says he learned contentment through hunger and plenty alike, and I dig into the word he uses for strength, a word that describes an ongoing supply, not a one time power up. What we find is not a smaller promise but a sturdier one. It is not a guarantee that Christ will help you win. It is a testimony that Christ will sustain you no matter how the outcome goes. If you are carrying a hard season right now, this episode is for you. Interesting Links: Wright, N. T. (2004). Paul for everyone: The prison letters. Westminster John Knox Press.Religion News Service. (2014, January 16). Philippians 4:13: How many Christians misuse the iconic verse.Precept Austin. (n.d.). Philippians 4:13 commentary.Merritt, J. (n.d.). How Christians misuse Philippians 4:13.Gitnux. (2026). Christian mental health statistics: Market data report 2026.Fee, G. D. (1995). Paul's letter to the Philippians (New International Commentary on the New Testament). Eerdmans.Britannica. (n.d.). Letter of Paul to the Philippians.Bargerhuff, E. (2012). The most misused verses in the Bible. Bethany House Publishers.Athletes in Action. (n.d.). The greater promise of Philippians 4:13.Athletes in Action. (n.d.). Why Philippians 4:13 doesn't mean what you think. References to Bible Verses: Philippians 4:10–14; Philippians 1:12–14; Philippians 1:20–21; 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 My Ministry Mission Information Website: https://myministrymission.com/Become a Guest: https://myministrymission.com/guestSupport the Show: https://myministrymission.com/supportContact Me: https://myministrymission.com/contactFree Christian Resources: https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/ My Ministry Mission Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myministrymissionTwitter: https://twitter.com/MyMinMission (or @MyMinMission)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myminmission (or @MyMinMission)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission Support The Show If you are enjoying the content and would like to support this show, consider giving me a tip. It's not required or expected, but certainly appreciated Buy me a Coffee Credits: Cover Image & Music from Pixabay

    Read It Again: Strength for What, Exactly? (Ep 183)

  3. Sep 3

    Read It Again: The Plans God Actually Made (Ep 182)

    In this first episode of Read It Again, I take on the most quoted, most printed verse in modern Christianity: Jeremiah 29:11. It is on coffee mugs, wall prints, and graduation cards everywhere, but almost nobody has read the verse before it or after it. I trace the letter back to where it actually started, a prophet writing to a people who had just watched their city fall and their temple burn, exiled hundreds of miles from everything they knew. What God tells them to do next is not what you would expect, and it changes everything about how verse 11 should land. This is not a smaller reading of the promise. It is a bigger one, and it holds up in seasons that a coffee mug never could. If you are in a Babylon you did not choose, this episode is for you. Interesting Links: Wright, C. J. H. (2014). The message of Jeremiah. IVP.Watts Bar Community Church. (2025, August 27). When scripture gets twisted: Understanding Jeremiah 29:11 in context.Relevant Magazine. (n.d.). Stop taking Jeremiah 29:11 out of context.Lifeway Research. (2025, May 13). Americans judge the Good Book more positively, but still often by its cover.Goldingay, J. (2009). Old Testament theology: Israel's life. IVP Academic.Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry. (2020, October 2). The dangers of taking Bible verses out of context. Brueggemann, W. (1998). A commentary on Jeremiah: Exile and homecoming. Eerdmans.Bible Project. (n.d.). What does Jeremiah 29:11 mean?American Bible Society. (2025). State of the Bible USA 2025. References to Bible Verses: Jeremiah 29:11; Jeremiah 29:4–14; Lamentations 3:22–23; Philippians 4:13 My Ministry Mission Information Website: https://myministrymission.com/Become a Guest: https://myministrymission.com/guestSupport the Show: https://myministrymission.com/supportContact Me: https://myministrymission.com/contactFree Christian Resources: https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/ My Ministry Mission Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myministrymissionTwitter: https://twitter.com/MyMinMission (or @MyMinMission)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myminmission (or @MyMinMission)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission Support The Show If you are enjoying the content and would like to support this show, consider giving me a tip. It's not required or expected, but certainly appreciated Buy me a Coffee Credits: Cover Image & Music from Pixabay

    Read It Again: The Plans God Actually Made (Ep 182)

  4. Aug 27

    A Father's Forge with Alex Lopez (Ep 181)

    In this episode, I sit down with Alex Lopez, a former high school teacher, Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, and author of A Father's Forge, a 365-day devotional system built to help fathers raise strong sons. Alex's journey started with a single question at a leadership conference: if you've read every personal development book on the shelf, why haven't you read the Bible? That question sparked a daily devotional habit now approaching 1,000 days and eventually produced a book grounded in six biblical pillars: identity, discipline, character, strength, leadership, and legacy. We dig into what Proverbs 22:6 and Deuteronomy 6 actually look like in a real household, why identity has to come before discipline or leadership, and why legacy is not about what you have built but who you have built. If you're a father who wants to lead with more intention, this one is for you. Interesting Links: Real U Coach | YouTubeAlex Lopez | LinkedInAlex Lopez | FacebookForged Sons: The 6 Phases That Forge MenA Father's Forge: 365 Days of Wisdom For Fathers Raising Sons Into MenAlex Lopez | Website References to Bible Verses: Matthew 6:26; Revelation 3:14–16; Proverbs 22:6; Deuteronomy 6:6–7; Genesis 1:26–27 My Ministry Mission Information Website: https://myministrymission.com/Become a Guest: https://myministrymission.com/guestSupport the Show: https://myministrymission.com/supportContact Me: https://myministrymission.com/contactFree Christian Resources: https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/ My Ministry Mission Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myministrymissionTwitter: https://twitter.com/MyMinMission (or @MyMinMission)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myminmission (or @MyMinMission)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission Support The Show If you are enjoying the content and would like to support this show, consider giving me a tip. It's not required or expected, but certainly appreciated Buy me a Coffee Credits: Cover Image & Music from Pixabay

    A Father's Forge with Alex Lopez (Ep 181)

  5. Aug 20

    Seven Sins, Seven Virtues: History, Scripture, and the Human Heart (Ep 180)

    Have you ever heard someone drop the phrase "seven deadly sins" and just assumed it was straight from Scripture? In this episode, I unpack the full story behind both the seven deadly sins and the seven virtues -- where they actually came from, who wrote them, and how they hold up against the Bible. We go sin by sin and virtue by virtue, testing each against passages from Galatians 5, Proverbs 6, Colossians 3, and more. My goal is not to tear these lists down but to help you hold them rightly, as a theologically useful tool that serves Scripture rather than replacing it. If you have ever wanted to understand where these lists came from and whether Christians should still use them, this episode is for you. Interesting Links: Wright, N. T. (2010). After you believe: Why Christian character matters. HarperOne.The Gospel Coalition. (n.d.). How to kill the seven deadly sins with grace.Ironwood Church. (2025). About the seven deadly sins.History.com. (2023). How the seven deadly sins began as "eight evil thoughts."Desiring God. (2025, August 5). The seven heavenly virtues: An ancient framework for spiritual formation.DeYoung, R. K. (2009). Glittering vices: A new look at the seven deadly sins and their remedies. Brazos Press.Classic Theology. (2025, April 22). The seven deadly sins: Their origins and why to love the list.Britannica. (2025). Seven virtues.Barna, G. (2025, September). Research identifies common sources of confusion about sin. Arizona Christian University / Cultural Research Center. (2025, October 21). Redefinition of sin fuels social turbulence, research shows. References to Bible Verses: 1 Corinthians 13:13; Acts 17:11; Proverbs 16:18; James 4:6; Luke 12:15; 1 Timothy 6:10; James 1:19–20; Ephesians 4:26–27; Galatians 5:26; James 3:16; Matthew 5:28; 1 John 2:16; Proverbs 23:20–21; Philippians 3:19; Proverbs 6:6–11; 2 Thessalonians 3:10; Proverbs 6:16–19; Galatians 5:19–23; Mark 7:20–23; James 1:3–4; Micah 6:8; 2 Peter 1:5–7; Philippians 4:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:21; Colossians 3:5–14; Romans 12:2 My Ministry Mission Information Website: https://myministrymission.com/Become a Guest: https://myministrymission.com/guestSupport the Show: https://myministrymission.com/supportContact Me: https://myministrymission.com/contactFree Christian Resources: https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/ My Ministry Mission Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myministrymissionTwitter: https://twitter.com/MyMinMission (or @MyMinMission)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myminmission (or @MyMinMission)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission Support The Show If you are enjoying the content and would like to support this show, consider giving me a tip. It's not required or expected, but certainly appreciated Buy me a Coffee Credits: Cover Image & Music from Pixabay

    Seven Sins, Seven Virtues: History, Scripture, and the Human Heart (Ep 180)

  6. Aug 13

    A House Divided (Ep 179)

    In this episode, I take on something that's quietly reshaping churches across the country: political division in the pew. I look at why political identity has fused with religious identity for so many believers, what the research reveals about pastors losing credibility and leaving ministry over this exact issue, and what real church splits are costing congregations right now. Then I turn to Scripture, walking through Ephesians 4:3 and Paul's call to "make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit," to show that unity in Christ was never meant to require agreement on every political question. If you've ever sat next to someone in church and realized you have no idea who they voted for, and felt afraid to find out, this episode is for you. I want to help you hold real convictions without turning a brother or sister into an opponent. Interesting Links: Religion Unplugged. (2025, January 8). In a divided America, churches find a way to move forward.PRRI. (2025). Religious change in America.NPR. (2025, February 4). A church ousts progressive pastor who emphasized racial justice.Moore, R. (2023). Losing our religion: An altar call for evangelical America. Sentinel.Lifeway Research. (2025, July 25). Americans' trust in the church rebounds slightly.Lifeway Research. (2025, August 12). Former pastors share reasons behind their ministry exit.Christianity Today. (2025, February). Founding congregation to exit Christian Reformed Church.Christianity Today. (2025, January). It's time for a new era of Christian civility.Carson, D. A. (2012). The intolerance of tolerance. Eerdmans.Barna Group. (2025). The tricky mix of politics & pastoring.Axios. (2026, May 10). America's pastor pipeline is collapsing. References to Bible Verses: Exodus 20:3; Philippians 3:20; 1 Corinthians 1:12–13; Galatians 5:15; John 17:21; Ephesians 4:3; Colossians 2:19; Ephesians 2:14–15; Revelation 7:9; Romans 14:1; Philippians 2:3–4; James 1:19; Ephesians 4:29 My Ministry Mission Information Website: https://myministrymission.com/Become a Guest: https://myministrymission.com/guestSupport the Show: https://myministrymission.com/supportContact Me: https://myministrymission.com/contactFree Christian Resources: https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/ My Ministry Mission Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myministrymissionTwitter: https://twitter.com/MyMinMission (or @MyMinMission)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myminmission (or @MyMinMission)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission Support The Show If you are enjoying the content and would like to support this show, consider giving me a tip. It's not required or expected, but certainly appreciated Buy me a Coffee Credits: Cover Image & Music from Pixabay

    A House Divided (Ep 179)

  7. Aug 6

    Why Bible Knowledge Isn't Enough with Reverend Kimberly Braxton (Ep 178)

    Have you ever read your Bible, understood it, and still felt nothing change in your life? I sat down with Reverend Kimberly Braxton, a speaker, teacher, and ordained minister based in Boston, who has lived that question from the inside out. We talk about what happens when ministry becomes a performance, when seminary knowledge crowds out the Holy Spirit, and why pride is so much harder to see in yourself than you think. Rev. Kim opens up about her own journey through burnout, backsliding, and the moment God broke through everything she had built up, using just a single verse from Galatians 3:3. If you've been working hard for God and still feel stuck in the same place, this conversation is for you. Guest Links: Saved, Celibate, and Sinful - AmazonSaved, Celibate, and Sinful — Unique-N-CompletePride Quiz — Unique-N-CompleteRev Kim | TikTokRev Kim | YouTubeRev Kim | FacebookRev Kim | InstagramUnique-N-Complete References to Bible Verses: Galatians 3:3; 1 John 1:9; Revelation 3:19 My Ministry Mission Information Website: https://myministrymission.com/Become a Guest: https://myministrymission.com/guestSupport the Show: https://myministrymission.com/supportContact Me: https://myministrymission.com/contactFree Christian Resources: https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/ My Ministry Mission Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myministrymissionTwitter: https://twitter.com/MyMinMission (or @MyMinMission)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myminmission (or @MyMinMission)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission Support The Show If you are enjoying the content and would like to support this show, consider giving me a tip. It's not required or expected, but certainly appreciated Buy me a Coffee Credits: Cover Image & Music from Pixabay

    Why Bible Knowledge Isn't Enough with Reverend Kimberly Braxton (Ep 178)

  8. Jul 30

    The Growing Christian with Rebekah Van Natta (Ep 177)

    In this episode, I sit down with Rebekah Van Natta, author of The Growing Christian: Two Paths of the Christian Belief, to explore a question that stops a lot of believers in their tracks: what is the difference between believing in God and truly following him? Rebekah grew up in church, never doubted God's existence, and still found herself living almost entirely on her own terms. Her turning point wasn't dramatic. It was a quiet moment of surrender that began with a conviction about her workout playlist and led to a complete identity shift. We talk about grief, the cost of following Jesus, what it means to choose the narrow road every single day, and how Jeremiah 29:11 speaks to the seasons of exile that often precede real transformation. If you've ever felt like something was missing in your faith, I think this conversation will name it. Guest Links: The Growing Christian: Two Paths of the Christian BeliefRVNFIT | InstagramLord and ArmorRebekah Van Natta | Website References to Bible Verses: Jeremiah 29:11–13; Ephesians 6:12 My Ministry Mission Information Website: https://myministrymission.com/Become a Guest: https://myministrymission.com/guestSupport the Show: https://myministrymission.com/supportContact Me: https://myministrymission.com/contactFree Christian Resources: https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/ My Ministry Mission Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myministrymissionTwitter: https://twitter.com/MyMinMission (or @MyMinMission)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myminmission (or @MyMinMission)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission Support The Show If you are enjoying the content and would like to support this show, consider giving me a tip. It's not required or expected, but certainly appreciated Buy me a Coffee Credits: Cover Image & Music from Pixabay

    The Growing Christian with Rebekah Van Natta (Ep 177)
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Welcome to the My Ministry Mission podcast where faith's transformative power comes to life. Sit back and relax as we dive into God’s Word together, finding hope, guidance, and inspiration for our lives. God has placed a calling to ministry in my heart, and I’m answering that call, sharing my journey of faith, tackling tough questions, and encouraging you to live boldly for Christ. So, I hope you’re ready to ignite your spiritual flames! My name is Jason, and this is my mission!

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  • Creator
    Jason McConnell
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    185
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 My Ministry Mission
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