Becoming and Purpose

Jaycee M. | Becoming and Purpose
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Becoming and Purpose is a faith-based podcast exploring real life, personal growth, and the ongoing process of becoming who God intends. Hosted by Jaycee, the show focuses on everyday experiences; the decisions, challenges, successes, and moments of reflection that shape our faith and direction. Episodes range from personal stories to conversations about discernment, identity, purpose, and navigating life with faith at the center. This podcast is for anyone who sees their life as a journey; growing, learning, changing, and becoming along the way.

  1. 5d ago

    Ep. 61 - What If the Calling Is Already in Front of You?

    In Episode 61 of Becoming & Purpose, I’m talking about something I’ve wrestled with a lot: purpose, work, calling, and the pressure to figure out what I’m “supposed” to be doing. This week, I started realizing that maybe part of recognizing God’s direction is being willing to stop looking past the life He has already placed in front of us. Sometimes we pray for clarity while secretly expecting the answer to look a certain way, and when it doesn’t, we can miss what God may already be doing. I talk about the tension between wanting to build something meaningful, contribute financially, homeschool, be present with my family, and not constantly feel like I need to add another thing to prove that I’m doing enough. I also share what I’ve been learning about trusting God’s direction when it looks different from the plan I had in my head. We look at Proverbs 3:5–6, Proverbs 16:9, and Colossians 3:23–24 as we talk about trusting God, making plans without clinging to them, and being faithful with what is already in front of us. If you’ve been asking, “What am I supposed to do?” this episode is for you. Maybe the next step is not somewhere far away. Maybe the calling is already closer than you think.

  2. Oct 1

    Ep. 60 - When Good Things Get Out of Order

    In this episode, I’m talking about something I’ve been thinking about since my last conversation on being on fire for Jesus: what happens when our faith is growing, but the rest of our life starts getting out of order? Sometimes the things competing for our attention aren’t bad things at all. They’re work, kids, friendships, church, helping people, serving, responsibilities, goals, and all the normal things that fill our days. But even good things can become disordered when they continually take the place of the people and responsibilities God has already entrusted to us. I talk about what it looks like to keep God first without turning faith into just another task, how communication can get messy when life gets busy, why marriage and family can accidentally end up on autopilot, and why being on fire for Jesus should eventually affect the way we love and treat the people closest to us. We also look at Matthew 6:33, James 1:19, and Colossians 3:12–14 and what those passages teach us about putting God first, listening well, and allowing our faith to produce patience, humility, kindness, forgiveness, and love. At the end of the episode, I share a simple priority check you can use this week: What do I say matters most to me?Does the way I’m currently spending my time and attention reflect that? And then, more specifically: If God is first, am I actually making room for Him?If my marriage matters deeply, is there intentional connection there?If my kids are a priority, do they get my presence along with everything I do for them?If I say I want to help people, am I doing it from a healthy place, or have I started feeling responsible for everybody? This isn’t about perfect balance. It’s about being willing to notice when something important has been neglected and making the adjustment.

  3. Sep 23

    Ep. 59 - Keep the Fire Burning

    What does it really mean to be on fire for Jesus, and how do we keep that flame from slowly burning out? In Episode 59, I’m talking about staying spiritually fueled through Scripture, prayer, worship, fellowship, and simply continuing to stay close to God. Faith is not always going to feel exciting or emotionally intense, and being on fire for Jesus does not mean living on a constant spiritual high. Sometimes it looks like choosing to stay connected to Him even when life is busy, discouraging, or exhausting. I also talk about something that has been on my heart lately: giving your life to God does not guarantee an easy life, but it can lead to a deeply good one. A life with purpose, hope, peace, community, and somewhere to turn when things get hard. We’ll look at Romans 12, John 15, 2 Timothy 1, and John 10 as we talk about staying connected to the source, fanning the flame, and recognizing when distraction has started replacing devotion. If your faith feels strong right now, protect it and keep feeding it. And if the flame feels a little low, maybe you don’t need to start over. Maybe you just need to tend the fire again.

  4. Sep 15

    Ep. 58 - When Faith Starts Feeling Like Home

    In Episode 58, I’m talking about how faith slowly started to feel like home for me. After an amazing Anne Wilson concert with Roman and our girls, I found myself thinking about how different my life looks now compared with when I first started going to church. I used to feel awkward, unsure, and worried that I didn’t belong. Over time, though, consistency changed so much. I kept showing up. I built real friendships. Church became a community I could trust. I spent more time in Scripture, asked questions, read the Bible cover to cover, and slowly started recognizing how much God’s Word had become part of the way I think and respond to everyday life. I also talk about how being sick lately reminded me how vulnerable we can feel when we’re physically worn down, and why having truth already rooted in us matters so much in those moments. This episode is really about growth. Not instant growth, and not perfect faith, but the kind that happens quietly over time through church, fellowship, Scripture, worship, and simply continuing to show up. If you’re new to faith or feel like you don’t quite belong yet, give yourself time. What feels unfamiliar today may one day feel like home.

  5. Sep 3

    Ep. 57 - Faith, Identity & Calling: A Conversation with Jenna Hays

    This week, I’m sitting down with my friend Jenna Hays for such a sweet conversation about faith, identity, calling, family, homeschooling, and what it looks like to follow God through the different seasons of our lives. Jenna is the author of Identity & Calling, and we talk about some of the heart behind her book, learning who we are in Christ, understanding the calling God has placed on our lives, and walking that out faithfully right where He has us. We also share pieces of our own faith stories, the ways God has worked in our lives, and the lessons He continues to teach us along the way. And of course, because it’s us, the conversation goes a little bit everywhere, in the best way. 😂 We talk faith, motherhood, family, homeschooling, purpose, and all the things that come with trying to live a life that actually reflects what we believe. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering who God is calling you to be, what your purpose looks like in this season, or how faith fits into the everyday parts of life, I think you’ll really enjoy this conversation. 📖 Jenna’s book, Identity & Calling, is available on Amazon:https://a\.co/d/0d4XnnYP 🎙️ Listen to Jenna’s podcast: https://podcasts\.apple\.com/us/podcast/covenant\-and\-constitution/id1693044739 Go show Jenna some love, check out her book and podcast, and then come hang out with us for this conversation. 🤍

  6. Aug 27

    Ep.56 - When God Feels Quiet, Keep Showing Up Anyway

    In this episode, I’m talking about busy seasons, feeling behind, praying the same things over and over, and what it looks like to keep showing up in faith when God feels quiet. I also share my thoughts on imperfection, the pressure to have everything together before showing up, and why the parable of the mustard seed keeps standing out to me lately. This is an honest and encouraging episode about trusting God in the waiting, returning to Him when life feels messy, and remembering that small faith and small steps still matter.

  7. Aug 18

    Ep. 55 - What 90 Days in the Bible Taught Us

    In Episode 55, Roman, Olav, and I finally sit down to wrap up our 90-day Bible reading challenge and talk about what the experience taught us. We share how reading through so much Scripture changed the way we understand the Bible, helped us notice connections between different books and stories, and reminded us that you can never get everything God’s Word has to offer from reading a passage only once. One of my favorite things about Scripture is that you can come back to the same verses years later and notice something completely different because you are in a different season, asking different questions, or simply ready to understand something you did not see before. This episode is an encouraging conversation about staying in the Word, continuing to learn, and making Scripture a consistent part of our lives even after the challenge itself is over. If you have ever wanted to read the Bible more consistently or felt overwhelmed about where to begin, I hope this episode reminds you that the important thing is simply to keep coming back to it. Keep reading. Keep asking questions. Keep learning. There is always more to discover.

  8. Aug 5

    Ep. 54 - Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts While Trusting God’s Timing

    In Episode 54, I’m talking about spiritual gifts, enduring difficult seasons, and how to keep moving forward when you still aren’t completely sure what God is calling you to do. James chapter 1 has been speaking to me lately, especially the reminders that trials can grow our endurance, God gives wisdom when we ask, and hearing His Word should lead us to actually live it out. I also look at 1 Corinthians 12 and talk about what spiritual gifts are, why they may not always look as obvious as the labels in a list, and how we can begin discovering them through prayer, Scripture, service, wise counsel, and noticing where God is already producing fruit. Roman and I have both been wondering what God may be preparing us for next, so this episode is also an honest conversation about trusting His timing while still taking faithful steps forward. You are not giftless, forgotten, or behind. God may already be developing something in you that will become clearer as you continue walking with Him. If this episode encourages you, please share it with someone who may also be waiting for direction. Reflection Questions from this episode: What trial in my life could God be using to develop endurance?What have I repeatedly asked God to remove that He may currently be using to mature me?Where do other people naturally come to me for help?What type of service consistently produces good fruit?Have trusted believers noticed a gift in me that I have dismissed?Am I waiting for complete certainty before I serve anyone?Is there a small opportunity I can try without changing my entire life?What thought has been repeatedly pulling me toward hopelessness or impatience?What does Scripture say that challenges that thought?What is one thing I have heard from God’s Word that I now need to practice?

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Becoming and Purpose is a faith-based podcast exploring real life, personal growth, and the ongoing process of becoming who God intends. Hosted by Jaycee, the show focuses on everyday experiences; the decisions, challenges, successes, and moments of reflection that shape our faith and direction. Episodes range from personal stories to conversations about discernment, identity, purpose, and navigating life with faith at the center. This podcast is for anyone who sees their life as a journey; growing, learning, changing, and becoming along the way.

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  • Creator
    Jaycee M. | Becoming and Purpose
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Jaycee M. | Becoming and Purpose
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