Not Yet Christian

Jennie D

Whether you're new to Christianity, curious about Jesus, or navigating spiritual deconstruction, The Not Yet Christian Podcast offers real, relatable conversations about faith, emotional healing, and spiritual growth. Hosted by Jennie D, who found faith through life's hardest moments, this podcast creates a safe, judgment-free space to explore your relationship with God—without pressure, perfection, or religious performance. Not Yet Christian is raw, honest, and encouraging—created for anyone who wants hope, truth, and a fresh perspective on Christianity. It's time to shift your baggage into your backstory, a backstory with a purpose —and let God redeem every chapter of your life for something beautiful. We cover real-life topics like: Healing from church hurt, Faith for beginners aor spiritually curious, Emotional health and wellness through a biblical lens. No judgment. No fluff. Just honest conversations that meet you exactly where you are.

  1. 4d ago

    Forgive as Christ Forgave — When Holding On Hurts You | Relationship Challenges Day 4 #Forgiveness #Jesus

    Artlist 2025-2026 License #WY63bx Forgiveness doesn't mean what happened was okay. It doesn't mean forgetting. And it doesn't mean giving someone access to hurt you again. In Day 4 of I'm Stressed About Relationship Challenges, we're talking about one of the hardest parts of following Jesus: forgiveness. Colossians 3:13 tells us to "Forgive as the Lord forgave you." When we continually replay an offense, we can keep ourselves emotionally connected to the injury. Forgiveness is a decision to release personal revenge and place justice in God's hands — while still using wisdom and maintaining necessary boundaries. Today's Reminder: Forgiveness is not pretending you weren't hurt. It's beginning to release the hurt you're tired of carrying. Your first step can be incredibly small: write the person's name and pray, "God, I release my right to get even. I give this to You." Explore the I'm Stressed About Relationship Challenges 10 Days of Peace journey in the IM320 App. If this episode encouraged you, like, share, subscribe, and send it to someone who may be carrying hurt they're ready to begin releasing. Share your faith with purpose: https://wearyourjesus.com - every purchase helps keep IM3:20's resources free.  Watch how to invite Jesus into your life:https://youtu.be/2FutjSksvHk  #godisgood #jesuslovesyou #healingthroughfaith #emotionalhealthmatters #churchfamily #church #jesus #faithandhealing #joyandhappiness #faithfilledlife #faithoverfear #dailybibleverse #christianencouragement #spiritualgrowth #biblemadeclear #godhearsyou #christianyoutube #christianpodcast #bibleverseexplained #bibleverse #christianwisdom #godswisdom #askgod #faithinreallife #faithinaction #christianliving #biblicaltruth #biblestudy #faithjourney #scriptureexplained #scripturereflection #faithinhardtimes #youarenotalone #bibleteaching #faithintrials #prayerlife #trustgodalways #godisfaithful #hopeinjesus #relationshipnotreligion #healingthroughfaith #faithquestions #youbelong #peaceinthestorm

    Forgive as Christ Forgave — When Holding On Hurts You | Relationship Challenges Day 4 #Forgiveness #Jesus
  2. Oct 21

    Slow to Anger — Choosing a Better Response | Relationship Challenges Day 3 #Anger #ChristianLiving

    Artlist 2025-2026 License #WY63bx Ever stop listening during an argument because you're already preparing your response? Anger can move our bodies and mouths faster than our minds have had time to process what's actually happening. Day 3 of I'm Stressed About Relationship Challenges gets painfully practical with James 1:19: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." Being slow to anger isn't weakness or passivity. It's disciplined self-control. Sometimes one breath, one uncomfortable silence, or simply saying, "I need time to process this" creates enough space to choose words you won't regret. Today's Reminder: You don't have to respond immediately. Slow down, listen to the whole sentence, breathe, and give God room to shape your response. Explore the I'm Stressed About Relationship Challenges 10 Days of Peace journey in the IM320 App. If this episode encouraged you, like, share, subscribe, and send it to someone who could use this reminder today. Share your faith with purpose: https://wearyourjesus.com - every purchase helps keep IM3:20's resources free.  Watch how to invite Jesus into your life: https://youtu.be/2FutjSksvHk  image • Say Yes To Jesus (image) #godisgood #jesuslovesyou #healingthroughfaith #emotionalhealthmatters #churchfamily #church #jesus #faithandhealing #faithfilledlife #faithoverfear #dailybibleverse #christianencouragement #spiritualgrowth #biblemadeclear #godhearsyou #christianyoutube #christianpodcast #bibleverseexplained #bibleverse #christianwisdom #godswisdom #faithinreallife #faithinaction #christianliving #biblicaltruth #overthinking #spiritualgrowth #faithinhardtimes #youarenotalone #bibleteaching #prayerlife #christianencouragement #godisfaithful #christiangrowth #relationshipnotreligion #scripturestudy #peaceinthestorm

    Slow to Anger — Choosing a Better Response | Relationship Challenges Day 3 #Anger #ChristianLiving
  3. Oct 14

    Pursuing Peace — When Conflict Steals Your Peace | Relationship Challenges Day 2 #Peace #Relationships

    Artlist 2025-2026 License #WY63bx Have you ever replayed an argument in your head — what they said, what you should have said, and what you're definitely going to say next time? That mental replay can keep relationship stress going long after the conversation ends. In Day 2 of I'm Stressed About Relationship Challenges, we unpack Romans 12:18: "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." Notice what Scripture doesn't say: control the other person's response. You can choose honesty, kindness, prayer, an apology, or a healthy boundary. You can do what depends on you — and give the outcome to God. Today's Reminder: Peace doesn't require you to control the other person. Ask God to show you what is yours to do, do it faithfully, and release the rest to Him. Explore the I'm Stressed About Relationship Challenges 10 Days of Peace journey in the IM320 App. If this episode encouraged you, like, share, subscribe, and send it to someone who might need the reminder today. Share your faith with purpose: https://wearyourjesus.com - every purchase helps keep IM3:20's resources free.  Watch how to invite Jesus into your life: https://youtu.be/2FutjSksvHk #godisgood #jesuslovesyou #healingthroughfaith #emotionalhealthmatters #churchfamily #church #jesus #faithandhealing #joyandhappiness #faithfilledlife #faithoverfear #dailybibleverse #christianencouragement #spiritualgrowth #trustgodstiming #faithinwaiting #biblemadeclear #godhearsyou #christianyoutube #christianpodcast #bibleverseexplained #bibleverse #christianwisdom #godswisdom #askgod #faithinreallife #faithinaction #christianliving #biblicaltruth #overthinking #faithinhardtimes #youarenotalone #bibleteaching #faithintrials #prayerlife #trustgodalways #godisfaithful #christiangrowth #hopeinjesus #relationshipnotreligion #healingthroughfaith #dailybibleverse #faithquestions #youbelong #peaceinthestorm

    Pursuing Peace — When Conflict Steals Your Peace | Relationship Challenges Day 2 #Peace #Relationships
  4. Oct 7

    The Call to Love — Even When It's Hard | Relationship Challenges Day 1 #Relationships #ChristianPodcast

    Artlist 2025-2026 License #WY63bx Relationship conflict can put your mind and body on high alert — but Jesus calls us to something different: love. In Day 1 of our I'm Stressed About Relationship Challenges series, we talk about what happens when hurt, disappointment, and defensiveness start shaping the way we respond to people we love. Then we look at Jesus' words in John 15:12: "Love each other as I have loved you." Loving someone like Jesus doesn't mean pretending everything is okay, ignoring hurt, or abandoning healthy boundaries. Christlike love is a decision — especially when the relationship is difficult. Today's Reminder: You don't have to wait for the other person to deserve your love. Ask God to help you choose a response that reflects Jesus today. Explore the I'm Stressed About Relationship Challenges 10 Days of Peace journey in the free IM320 App. If this episode encouraged you, like, share, subscribe, and send it to someone who may need this reminder today. Share your faith with purpose: https://wearyourjesus.com - every purchase helps keep IM3:20's resources free.  Watch how to invite Jesus into your life: https://youtu.be/2FutjSksvHk   #godisgood #jesuslovesyou #healingthroughfaith #emotionalhealthmatters #churchfamily #church #jesus #faithandhealing #joyandhappiness #faithfilledlife #faithoverfear #dailybibleverse #christianencouragement #spiritualgrowth #trustgodstiming #faithinwaiting #biblemadeclear #godhearsyou #christianyoutube #christianpodcast #bibleverseexplained #bibleverse #christianwisdom #godswisdom #askgod #faithinreallife #faithinaction #christianliving #christianyoutube #biblicaltruth #godssilence #biblestudy #faithjourney #scriptureexplained #scripturereflection #overthinking #spiritualgrowth #faithinhardtimes #youarenotalone #bibleteaching #biblestudy #faithintrials #prayerlife #trustgodalways #christianencouragement #godisfaithful #faithinwaiting #praiseandworship #christiangrowth #prayerlife #waitingwithfaith #praiseinthestorm #scripturestudy #runtogod #godismyrefuge #hopeinthestorm #burnoutrecovery #perseverance #christianwomen #hopeinjesus #relationshipnotreligion #hopeinjesus #godisfaithful #bibleverseexplained #healingthroughfaith #dailybibleverse #churchmatters #readyourbible #faithquestions #churchcommunity #youbelong #relationshipnotreligion #peaceinthestorm

    The Call to Love — Even When It's Hard | Relationship Challenges Day 1 #Relationships #ChristianPodcast
  5. Sep 30

    I'm Stressed About Academic Pressures Day 5 | Renew Your Mind

    Academic pressure doesn't just affect your schedule—it can start shaping the way you think about yourself. In Day 5 of I'm Stressed About Academic Pressures, we're talking about Renew Your Mind and Romans 12:2. Stress can create negative thought patterns like:  "I'm not smart enough."  "I'm going to fail." "I don't have enough time." "Everyone else is doing better than me."  But Romans 12:2 reminds us that we don't have to let the world, pressure, fear, or comparison shape our thinking. God can renew our minds with truth. Renewing your mind means replacing lies with what God says is true. Your worth is not determined by one grade, one test, one class, or one difficult season. And when a negative thought starts spiraling? Capture it. Examine it. Ask: Does this line up with God's Word? If not, replace it. Today's Verse: Romans 12:2 (NIV) Today's Reminder: You don't have to believe every thought you think. Replace the lie with God's truth. Explore the I'm Stressed About Academic Pressures journey in the IM320 App. Share your faith with purpose: https://wearyourjesus.com - every purchase helps keep IM3:20's resources free. Watch how to invite Jesus into your life: https://youtu.be/2FutjSksvHk Find additional resources at: https://immeasurablymore320.com #godisgood #jesuslovesyou #healingthroughfaith #emotionalhealthmatters #churchfamily #church #jesus #faithandhealing #joyandhappiness #faithfilledlife #faithoverfear #dailybibleverse #christianencouragement #spiritualgrowth #trustgodstiming #faithinwaiting #biblemadeclear #godhearsyou #christianyoutube #christianpodcast #bibleverseexplained #bibleverse #christianwisdom #godswisdom #askgod #faithinreallife #faithinaction #christianliving #christianyoutube #biblicaltruth #godssilence #biblestudy #faithjourney #scriptureexplained #scripturereflection #overthinking #spiritualgrowth #faithinhardtimes #youarenotalone #bibleteaching #biblestudy #faithintrials #prayerlife #trustgodalways #christianencouragement #godisfaithful #faithinwaiting #praiseandworship #christiangrowth #prayerlife #waitingwithfaith #praiseinthestorm #scripturestudy #runtogod #godismyrefuge #hopeinthestorm #burnoutrecovery #perseverance #christianwomen #hopeinjesus #relationshipnotreligion #hopeinjesus #godisfaithful #bibleverseexplained #healingthroughfaith #dailybibleverse #churchmatters #readyourbible #faithquestions #churchcommunity #youbelong #relationshipnotreligion #peaceinthestorm

    I'm Stressed About Academic Pressures Day 5 | Renew Your Mind
  6. Sep 23

    I'm Stressed About Academic Pressures Day 4 | Strength in Weakness

    Academic pressure can make you feel like you have to be perfect. Perfect grades. Perfect performance. Perfect answers. But God never asked you to be perfect—He asked you to trust Him. In Day 4 of I'm Stressed About Academic Pressures, we're talking about Strength in Weakness and 2 Corinthians 12:9. Paul asked God to remove a persistent struggle from his life, but instead God reminded him that His grace was enough and that His power is made perfect in weakness. That changes the way we look at our own struggles. A difficult class. A disappointing grade. A learning challenge. A fear of failure. A subject that just doesn't come easily. Those weaknesses do not disqualify you. They can become places where you depend on God more deeply and experience His strength in a new way. You do not have to fill every gap by yourself. Invite God into the gap. In this episode, we'll talk about perfectionism, what Paul's "thorn in the flesh" teaches us, how God works through our limitations, and what to do when you feel like you're simply not good enough.  Today's Verse: 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) Today's Reminder: You don't have to be perfect. God's strength is not limited by your weakness. Explore the I'm Stressed About Academic Pressures journey in the IM320 App. Share your faith with purpose: https://wearyourjesus.com - every purchase helps keep IM3:20's resources free. Watch how to invite Jesus into your life: https://youtu.be/2FutjSksvHk Find additional resources at: https://immeasurablymore320.com #godisgood #jesuslovesyou #healingthroughfaith #emotionalhealthmatters #churchfamily #church #jesus #faithandhealing #joyandhappiness #faithfilledlife #faithoverfear #dailybibleverse #christianencouragement #spiritualgrowth #trustgodstiming #faithinwaiting #biblemadeclear #godhearsyou #christianyoutube #christianpodcast #bibleverseexplained #bibleverse #christianwisdom #godswisdom #askgod #faithinreallife #faithinaction #christianliving #christianyoutube #biblicaltruth #godssilence #biblestudy #faithjourney #scriptureexplained #scripturereflection #overthinking #spiritualgrowth #faithinhardtimes #youarenotalone #bibleteaching #biblestudy #faithintrials #prayerlife #trustgodalways #christianencouragement #godisfaithful #faithinwaiting #praiseandworship #christiangrowth #prayerlife #waitingwithfaith #praiseinthestorm #scripturestudy #runtogod #godismyrefuge #hopeinthestorm #burnoutrecovery #perseverance #christianwomen #hopeinjesus #relationshipnotreligion #hopeinjesus #godisfaithful #bibleverseexplained #healingthroughfaith #dailybibleverse #churchmatters #readyourbible #faithquestions #churchcommunity #youbelong #relationshipnotreligion #peaceinthestorm

  7. Sep 16

    I'm Stressed About Academic Pressures Day 3 | Anxiety vs. Prayer

    Academic pressure can make your mind race before a test, assignment, deadline, or big decision. But Philippians 4:6 gives us a different response: bring it to God. In Day 3 of I'm Stressed About Academic Pressures, we're talking about Anxiety vs. Prayer. Test anxiety can trigger your fight-or-flight response and make it harder to focus or remember what you studied. But instead of letting anxiety take over, Scripture invites us to pause, pray, and bring every concern to God. And yes—every concern means the big stuff and the small stuff. God cares about the test. God cares about the assignment. God cares about the scholarship. God cares about the deadline. God cares about the pressure you feel to succeed. Philippians 4:6 also reminds us to pray with thanksgiving. Gratitude helps shift our focus from what we can't control to the God who has been faithful before and will continue to walk with us now. Today's Verse: Philippians 4:6 (NIV) Today's Reminder: When anxiety starts rising, stop and pray before panic takes over. Explore the I'm Stressed About Academic Pressures journey in the IM320 App. Share your faith with purpose: https://wearyourjesus.com - every purchase helps keep IM3:20's resources free. Watch how to invite Jesus into your life: https://youtu.be/2FutjSksvHk Find additional resources at: https://immeasurablymore320.com #godisgood #jesuslovesyou #healingthroughfaith #emotionalhealthmatters #churchfamily #church #jesus #faithandhealing #joyandhappiness #faithfilledlife #faithoverfear #dailybibleverse #christianencouragement #spiritualgrowth #trustgodstiming #faithinwaiting #biblemadeclear #godhearsyou #christianyoutube #christianpodcast #bibleverseexplained #bibleverse #christianwisdom #godswisdom #askgod #faithinreallife #faithinaction #christianliving #christianyoutube #biblicaltruth #godssilence #biblestudy #faithjourney #scriptureexplained #scripturereflection #overthinking #spiritualgrowth #faithinhardtimes #youarenotalone #bibleteaching #biblestudy #faithintrials #prayerlife #trustgodalways #christianencouragement #godisfaithful #faithinwaiting #praiseandworship #christiangrowth #prayerlife #waitingwithfaith #praiseinthestorm #scripturestudy #runtogod #godismyrefuge #hopeinthestorm #burnoutrecovery #perseverance #christianwomen #hopeinjesus #relationshipnotreligion #hopeinjesus #godisfaithful #bibleverseexplained #healingthroughfaith #dailybibleverse #churchmatters #readyourbible #faithquestions #churchcommunity #youbelong #relationshipnotreligion #peaceinthestorm

    I'm Stressed About Academic Pressures Day 3 | Anxiety vs. Prayer
  8. Sep 9

    I'm Stressed About Academic Pressures Day 2 | Do It for the Lord

    Academic pressure can make it feel like everything comes down to grades, approval, recognition, and proving yourself. But what if you changed who you're working for? In Day 2 of I'm Stressed About Academic Pressures, we're talking about Do It for the Lord and Colossians 3:23. Paul reminds us that whatever we're doing—even ordinary things like homework, studying, writing a paper, or showing up for class—can become an act of worship when we do it for God. When your motivation shifts from impressing teachers, parents, classmates, or even yourself to honoring God, everything changes. You can pursue excellence without allowing your grades to determine your value. Your report card does not determine your worth. God does. And when it feels like nobody notices how hard you're working?  God sees it. He sees your diligence, integrity, perseverance, and the effort you give when nobody else is watching. Today's Verse: Colossians 3:23 (NIV) Today's Reminder: Don't work for approval. Give your best as an act of gratitude and worship to God. Explore the I'm Stressed About Academic Pressures journey in the IM320 App. Share your faith with purpose: https://wearyourjesus.com - every purchase helps keep IM3:20's resources free. Watch how to invite Jesus into your life: https://youtu.be/2FutjSksvHk Find additional resources at: https://immeasurablymore320.com #godisgood #jesuslovesyou #healingthroughfaith #emotionalhealthmatters #churchfamily #church #jesus #faithandhealing #joyandhappiness #faithfilledlife #faithoverfear #dailybibleverse #christianencouragement #spiritualgrowth #trustgodstiming #faithinwaiting #biblemadeclear #godhearsyou #christianyoutube #christianpodcast #bibleverseexplained #bibleverse #christianwisdom #godswisdom #askgod #faithinreallife #faithinaction #christianliving #christianyoutube #biblicaltruth #godssilence #biblestudy #faithjourney #scriptureexplained #scripturereflection #overthinking #spiritualgrowth #faithinhardtimes #youarenotalone #bibleteaching #biblestudy #faithintrials #prayerlife #trustgodalways #christianencouragement #godisfaithful #faithinwaiting #praiseandworship #christiangrowth #prayerlife #waitingwithfaith #praiseinthestorm #scripturestudy #runtogod #godismyrefuge #hopeinthestorm #burnoutrecovery #perseverance #christianwomen #hopeinjesus #relationshipnotreligion #hopeinjesus #godisfaithful #bibleverseexplained #healingthroughfaith #dailybibleverse #churchmatters #readyourbible #faithquestions #churchcommunity #youbelong #relationshipnotreligion #peaceinthestorm

    I'm Stressed About Academic Pressures Day 2 | Do It for the Lord

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Whether you're new to Christianity, curious about Jesus, or navigating spiritual deconstruction, The Not Yet Christian Podcast offers real, relatable conversations about faith, emotional healing, and spiritual growth. Hosted by Jennie D, who found faith through life's hardest moments, this podcast creates a safe, judgment-free space to explore your relationship with God—without pressure, perfection, or religious performance. Not Yet Christian is raw, honest, and encouraging—created for anyone who wants hope, truth, and a fresh perspective on Christianity. It's time to shift your baggage into your backstory, a backstory with a purpose —and let God redeem every chapter of your life for something beautiful. We cover real-life topics like: Healing from church hurt, Faith for beginners aor spiritually curious, Emotional health and wellness through a biblical lens. No judgment. No fluff. Just honest conversations that meet you exactly where you are.