The UnCommon Christian Podcast

Jon Ellis
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  • Christianity
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In a world of compromise, this podcast challenges you to live fully surrendered, Spirit-empowered, and anchored in God’s Word. Join Jon Ellis for bold, episodes that cut through the noise with real talk, biblical truth, and a call to live set apart.

  1. Jun 2

    Why Do I Keep Sinning as a Christian?

    Why do Christians keep returning to the same struggles even after they've repented, prayed, and asked God for help? In this episode, Jon Ellis explores the deeper reasons recurring sin remains so powerful in the lives of many believers. Looking beyond behavior modification, he exposes the hidden beliefs, emotional attachments, and fleshly patterns that keep people trapped in cycles they desperately want to escape. Discover why accountability matters, how hidden struggles gain strength in darkness, and what true transformation actually looks like according to Scripture. The goal isn't simply to stop sinning. The goal is to stop needing the counterfeit when you've found something greater in Christ. Why do you keep going back to the thing you already know is hurting you spiritually? In UNC038, Jon Ellis uncovers the real reason recurring sin remains so powerful in the lives of many believers. This episode explores the hidden beliefs, emotional attachments, and fleshly patterns that keep Christians stuck in cycles they desperately want to break. If you've ever wondered why willpower isn't enough and how lasting transformation actually happens, this episode is for you.

    28 min

  2. May 20

    Why Change Feels Slower Than You Want

    There’s a battle happening inside of you that most Christians don’t fully understand. You pray. You try harder. You want freedom. But somehow the fight keeps showing back up. What if the struggle itself is proof that God is already working? In this episode of The Uncommon Christian, Jon Ellis exposes the real war happening beneath temptation, conviction, obedience, and spiritual growth. This is not just about behavior modification. This is about the battle between flesh and Spirit, truth and emotion, conviction and compromise. You’ll learn: • Why temptation feels louder in the moment • Why conviction can start feeling exhausting • How the enemy uses thoughts, emotions, and isolation • Why the fight is evidence you haven’t surrendered to darkness • How to respond when your mind and emotions are at war If you’ve been frustrated with your struggle, this episode will help you understand what’s actually happening, and how to fight differently. This is where we stop settling for surface-level faith and start living the life Jesus actually called us to live. The fight inside of you may actually be proof God is working. In this episode, Jon Ellis breaks down the real battle behind temptation, conviction, obedience, and spiritual warfare, and why many believers keep fighting the wrong way.

    19 min

  3. May 13

    What to do in the Moment of Temptation

    Most believers don’t lose the battle in a big moment. They lose it in the gap. The gap between the temptation… and the decision. The pull… and the agreement. The moment where feelings get louder than conviction. In this episode of The Uncommon Christian, Jon Ellis breaks down what actually happens inside temptation and how to fight back before compromise becomes action. This is not just another conversation about knowing truth — this is about learning how to use truth when the pressure is real. If you’ve ever asked: “Why do I keep going back?” “Why do I keep losing battles I genuinely want to win?” “Why does temptation feel stronger in the moment than it did five minutes earlier?” This episode is for you. You’ll learn: ● Why temptation feels different when you’re inside it ● How agreement happens before behavior ● Why negotiation is where most people lose ● How to interrupt the cycle before compromise takes over Why freedom is built one moment at a time Freedom isn’t a feeling you wait for. It’s a direction you walk in. This is The Uncommon Christian. You weren’t ambushed at the action. You were lost at the agreement. In this episode, Jon Ellis breaks down the “gap” — the moment between temptation and decision — and reveals why most believers lose the battle before the behavior ever happens. Learn how to interrupt negotiation, replace lies with truth, and move before you feel ready. Freedom is chosen. One moment at a time.

    23 min

  4. May 4

    Why You Keep Going Back and How to Break the Pattern

    You’ve prayed about it. You’ve repented of it. You told yourself this was the last time… and then you ended up right back in it. So why does this keep happening? In this episode of The Uncommon Christian, Jon Ellis breaks down the real reason you keep going back to the same sin, pattern, or struggle—and why trying harder hasn’t worked. Because you’re not dealing with a habit. You’re dealing with a stronghold. Strongholds aren’t just external attacks—they are internal belief systems built over time. And until those beliefs are dismantled, the cycle continues. This episode walks through what a stronghold actually is according to Scripture, why behavior-based solutions fall short, and how to break the pattern at the root. If you’ve ever felt stuck in something you genuinely want to be free from, this episode will give you clarity and a real path forward. Why do you keep going back to the same thing—even when you don’t want it anymore? In this episode, Jon Ellis exposes the real reason cycles don’t break: it’s not just behavior—it’s belief. Learn what a stronghold actually is and how to break it by exposing the lie, replacing it with truth, and living in obedience—even when it’s hard.

    19 min

  5. Apr 28

    The Real Reason You Can’t Break That Pattern

    Why can’t you break that pattern—even when you know it’s wrong? In this episode, Jon Ellis reveals that the issue isn’t just behavior—it’s belief. Many believers try to change what they do without ever confronting what they believe, which is why cycles continue. Through Scripture and practical application, this episode unpacks how strongholds are formed in the mind, how agreement gives patterns power, and what it actually takes to walk in freedom. If you’ve been stuck in the same cycle, this episode will challenge your thinking and give you clear steps to break it for good. You’re not stuck. You’re aligned. In this episode, Jon Ellis breaks down why patterns in your life don’t change—even when you want them to. The problem isn’t just behavior. It’s belief. Learn how strongholds are formed, how agreement fuels cycles, and how to break patterns at the root by aligning with truth.

    23 min

  6. Apr 22

    You’re Fighting the Wrong Battle (It’s Not What You Think)

    Title: You’re Fighting the Wrong Battle (It’s Not What You Think) Most believers aren’t losing because they don’t love God… They’re losing because they’re fighting the wrong battle. In this episode of The Uncommon Christian, Jon Ellis breaks down one of the most misunderstood areas of the Christian life: the difference between your flesh and real spiritual warfare. Not everything is the devil. Not everything is you. And sometimes—it’s both. If you don’t learn how to discern the difference, you’ll keep misdiagnosing the fight… and using the wrong weapon every time. In this episode, you’ll learn: ● The difference between flesh, spiritual warfare, and when both are at work ● Why some struggles are not attacks—but appetites ● How the enemy actually works (and why it starts in your thoughts) ● Why misdiagnosing your battle leads to repeated defeat ● How to start winning consistently with clarity and biblical strategy This isn’t about trying harder. It’s about seeing clearer. Because clarity determines victory. You’re not losing because you’re weak. You’re losing because you’re fighting the wrong battle. Not everything is spiritual warfare. Some of it is your flesh. And some of it is both. If you don’t learn to tell the difference… you’ll stay stuck. This episode will change how you fight, and how you win

    23 min

  7. Apr 13

    How Christians Fight (The Right Way to Win the Battles You Keep Losing)

    You love God… so why do you keep losing battles you thought you’d already won? Most Christians have been taught how to fight sin, but not how to live free. So they keep trying harder, pushing more, and falling into the same cycles of frustration. But what if the problem isn’t your effort…What if it’s where you’re fighting from? In this episode, Jon Ellis breaks down what Scripture actually teaches about spiritual warfare, identity, and why so many believers feel stuck, even though Jesus already won the war. You’ll learn: ● Why fighting for victory keeps you stuck ● What it means to actually fight from victory ● How your identity shapes your ability to overcome ● Why willpower fails in spiritual battles ● How to take control of your thoughts before they control you This isn’t just about resisting sin. This is about learning how to walk in freedom. Title: How Christians Fight (Stop Losing Battles You Should Be Winning) You don’t lose because you don’t love God… You lose because you’re fighting the wrong way. In this episode, Jon Ellis breaks down how to fight from victory, not for it, and why most believers stay stuck in battles Jesus already won.

    20 min

  8. Apr 5

    The War Is Over… So Why Are You Still Fighting?

    You love God… So why does it still feel like a fight every single day? Same struggles. Same temptations. Same cycles you thought you were done with. In this episode of The Uncommon Christian, Jon Ellis exposes a truth most believers have never fully understood: You’re not fighting for victory… you’re learning how to live from it. The cross didn’t just forgive you, it paid for your freedom. And the resurrection didn’t just prove Jesus is alive, it declared that the war is already over. So why are so many believers still living like the outcome is undecided? In UNC031, you’ll discover: ● Why the internal battle is real, but the ultimate war is already finished ● How misunderstanding the cross keeps you stuck in cycles ● The difference between being forgiven and actually walking in freedom ● Why willpower isn’t enough, and what actually leads to transformation ● How to stop fighting a defeated enemy and start living in victory Here’s the Uncommon Truth: You’re not fighting for victory… you’re learning how to live from it. If you’ve ever felt stuck, exhausted, or frustrated in your walk with God, this episode will shift your perspective and give you a clear path forward. The war is not waiting to be won… it’s waiting to be believed. You love God… so why does it still feel like a fight? In this episode, Jon Ellis breaks down a powerful truth most believers miss: the war is already over. If you feel stuck in cycles of sin, frustration, or spiritual exhaustion, this will change how you see the cross, the resurrection, and your everyday battle. You’re not fighting for victory… you’re learning how to live from it.

    11 min
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In a world of compromise, this podcast challenges you to live fully surrendered, Spirit-empowered, and anchored in God’s Word. Join Jon Ellis for bold, episodes that cut through the noise with real talk, biblical truth, and a call to live set apart.

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