Against the Current with Jesus

Jessi Ault and Heather James
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Two moms navigating real life, real struggles, and a world that often feels like it’s moving in the opposite direction. Against the Current with Jesus is a place for honest conversations about faith, motherhood, marriage, relationships, struggles, questions, and the topics Christians don’t always talk about. We don’t have all the answers. But we know who we turn to when life gets messy. Real conversations. Real struggles. Biblical truth. Bold faith. Because following Jesus isn’t always easy—but we don’t have to do it alone.

Episodes

  1. Nov 2

    The Fifth Gospel: Our Stories, His Glory | Sharing Our Testimonies

    Last week, we talked about sharing the Gospel instead of condemning others. And we shared a thought that stuck with us: There are four Gospels in the Bible, but your testimony can be like a fifth—your own story of what Jesus has done in your life. Well, this week, we’re putting our money where our mouths are. ❤️ We’re getting personal. In this episode of Against the Current with Jesus, we’re stepping outside our comfort zones and sharing our own testimonies. Not because our stories are perfect, not because we have everything figured out, but because God’s faithfulness deserves to be shared. The truth is, you don’t have to have a dramatic story, a perfect past, or all the right words to tell someone about Jesus. Your story matters because of the One who is writing it. And sometimes, the most powerful way to share the Gospel isn’t through a sermon or a Bible study. It’s simply telling someone what Jesus has done for you. Our prayer is that through our stories, you’ll be reminded that God is still working, still redeeming, and still changing lives. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll feel encouraged to share your own story too. 🎙️ Join Heather and Jessi for one of our most personal episodes yet. 🤍 If God has changed your life, don’t keep it to yourself. Someone may need to hear your story. Follow Against the Current with Jesus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder of God’s goodness.

  2. Oct 23

    Sharing Jesus or Casting Stones? When Faith Turns Into Judgment

    Are we sharing the love of Jesus—or making people feel like they’re not worthy of it? There’s a fine line between speaking biblical truth and making someone feel condemned. And sometimes, even with the best intentions, we cross it. This week on Against the Current with Jesus, Heather and Jesse dive into a conversation sparked by a social media post in a Christian moms’ group. What started as a mother seeking advice turned into something much bigger: a question about how we, as Christians, respond to people who make choices we don’t agree with. We’re talking about judgment, grace, parenting, feeling unwelcome in Christian spaces, and what it really means to lead someone toward Christ. Because here’s the thing: Jesus didn’t call us to be the Holy Spirit in someone else’s life. He called us to be His witnesses. How do we stand firm in biblical truth while extending the same grace we’ve been given? And are we showing people who Jesus is—or only pointing out where they’ve fallen short? Join us for an honest, sometimes uncomfortable, and grace-filled conversation about sharing the Gospel without losing sight of the love behind it. 🎧 Listen, share with a friend, and join the conversation. Follow Against the Current with Jesus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and social media for more real conversations about following Jesus in a world that pulls us in every other direction. #AgainstTheCurrentWithJesus #ChristianPodcast #FaithOverFear #ChristianWomen #GraceAndTruth

  3. Oct 10

    Christian Co-Parenting: Choosing Grace, Healing & Putting Kids First

    What does Christian co-parenting look like when emotions are high, old wounds are still healing, and your children are caught in the middle? In this episode of Against the Current, we’re having an honest conversation about co-parenting after divorce, navigating blended family relationships, and how inviting Jesus into our lives changed the way we treat one another. We talk about the hard realities of divorce—the grief, anger, hurt feelings, and insecurities that can spill over into our parenting. We reflect on mistakes we made, boundaries that were crossed, and the moment we began to recognize how our own pain could affect our children and our relationships with the people raising them. But this conversation isn’t just about what went wrong. It’s about what God can do when we allow Him to work in our hearts. Together, we discuss: Why divorce and co-parenting can bring out the worst in usHow unresolved hurt can affect our childrenLearning to separate our feelings about an ex from our children’s need for healthy parental relationshipsTaking responsibility for our own part in conflictChoosing kindness, humility, and grace when emotions run highWhat Scripture teaches us about forgiveness, our words, and putting others before ourselvesHow Jesus can change our hearts and help us build healthier relationshipsWe also share the Bible verses that have challenged and encouraged us, including Proverbs 15:1, Romans 12, Philippians 2:3–4, and Colossians 3:12–15. This episode isn’t about pretending every co-parenting situation is easy or that every relationship can be repaired. Every family’s circumstances are different. It’s an honest look at how following Jesus can change the way we respond, even when the situation itself is difficult. If you’re navigating divorce, raising children in a blended family, or struggling to show grace to someone who has hurt you, we hope this conversation reminds you that God can still work in the middle of the mess. You don’t have to stay the person you were in your hardest season. He will change you if you let Him. Welcome to Against the Current—a podcast about following Jesus in a world that doesn’t always make it easy. Follow the podcast, share this episode with someone who needs encouragement, and come join the conversation. #ChristianPodcast #ChristianCoParenting #BlendedFamily #DivorceAndFaith #FaithInEverydayLife

  4. Oct 4

    Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? History, Faith & What the Bible Says

    Is Halloween actually rooted in paganism? Where did Halloween come from? What does the Bible say about Halloween? And how should Christians think about participating in Halloween today? In this episode of Against the Current with Jesus, we’re taking an honest look at Halloween, Christianity, its history and origins, and what Scripture has to say. We’re separating history from assumptions and asking some of the questions Christians often debate every October. Is celebrating Halloween automatically wrong? Can Christians participate in Halloween while following Jesus? Should believers avoid it? And how do we make decisions about cultural traditions while keeping biblical truth at the center? We’re not here to tell you what you have to think. We’re here to have the conversation, look at the history, open Scripture, and encourage you to think through your own convictions as a follower of Jesus. 🌊 In this episode, we talk about:
• The history and origins of Halloween
• Halloween and paganism
• Halloween and Christianity
• What the Bible says about Halloween
• Christian freedom and personal convictions
• How Christians can approach cultural celebrations
• Following Jesus in today’s culture If you’ve ever wondered “Should Christians celebrate Halloween?” or “What does the Bible say about Halloween?”, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Follow Against the Current with Jesus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And send this episode to someone who has had this conversation before. 🎃 Real conversations. Real struggles. Biblical truth. Bold faith. 🌊 Sometimes following Jesus means going against the current.

  5. Sep 27

    How to Spend Time With God: Bible Reading, Prayer & Real Life

    Do you feel like you’re failing at having a “quiet time” with God? Maybe you’ve tried to wake up early, read your Bible, pray, journal, and have the perfect devotional routine—but real life keeps getting in the way. In this episode of Against the Current with Jesus, we’re talking about spending time with God, reading the Bible, prayer, and what it really looks like to make time for God’s Word in everyday life. The Bible calls us to know God’s Word and spend time with Him, but what does that actually look like when you’re a busy mom, working, raising kids, managing a home, or simply trying to make it through the day? We’re talking about letting go of the pressure to have a perfect quiet time and focusing instead on building a real relationship with God through Scripture and prayer. 🌊 In this episode, we talk about:
• Spending time with God
• How to read the Bible consistently
• Prayer and your relationship with God
• What Scripture says about God’s Word
• Quiet time with God
• Finding time for Bible reading in a busy life
• Why your time with God doesn’t have to look perfect
• Practical ways to get into God’s Word If you’ve ever thought, “I know I should be spending more time with God, but I don’t know how to fit it into my life,” this conversation is for you. 🎙️ Follow Against the Current with Jesus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen so you don’t miss what’s next. Real conversations. Real struggles. Biblical truth. Bold faith. 🌊 Sometimes following Jesus means going against the current.

  6. Sep 20

    Comparison & Self-Worth: What Does the Bible Say About Comparing Ourselves to Others?

    Why do we compare ourselves to other women? She’s prettier.
She’s a better mom.
Her marriage looks happier.
She seems more confident.
Her kids behave better.
She has it more together.
She’s further along in life. And somehow, we can look at someone else’s life and decide that their strengths must mean something about our own worth. In this episode of Against the Current with Jesus, we’re having an honest conversation about comparison, self-worth, identity, and what the Bible says about comparing ourselves to other people. As women, we can compare ourselves physically, emotionally, as mothers, as wives, in our friendships, in our careers, in our faith, and simply as human beings. Social media can make comparison even harder. We see everyone else’s highlight reel and start wondering why our lives don’t look like theirs. But what if we’re not supposed to look like them? God didn’t make us to be copies of one another. He created each of us uniquely, intentionally, and with purpose. Someone else’s beauty doesn’t take away from yours. Someone else’s motherhood doesn’t make you a bad mom. Someone else’s marriage doesn’t determine the value of yours. Someone else’s gifts don’t diminish the gifts God has given you. We’re talking about what it means to stop measuring ourselves against other women and start seeing ourselves through the eyes of the God who created us. Because our worth isn’t determined by how we measure up to someone else. Our identity is found in Him. 🌊 In this episode, we talk about:
• Why women compare themselves to one another
• Comparing our appearance and physical bodies
• Comparing ourselves as mothers and wives
• Comparing our emotions, accomplishments, relationships, and lives
• Social media and the comparison trap
• How comparison affects our self-worth and confidence
• What the Bible says about comparison
• Our identity in Christ
• Why God made each of us uniquely
• God’s love for each individual person
• Learning to celebrate differences instead of competing with one another
• Finding freedom from comparison through faith If you’ve ever looked at another woman and thought, “Why can’t I be more like her?”—this conversation is for you. You don’t have to become someone else to be worthy of love. God created you on purpose, and He doesn’t need you to be her. 🎙️ Listen to Against the Current with Jesus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen. And if this episode makes you think of another woman who struggles with comparison, send it to her. ❤️ Real conversations. Real struggles. Biblical truth. Bold faith. 🌊 Sometimes following Jesus means going against the current.

  7. Sep 13

    Anxiety & Faith: What Does the Bible Say About Anxiety?

    What does the Bible say about anxiety—and how should Christians respond when anxiety becomes part of everyday life? Anxiety isn’t new. But the way our culture talks about anxiety can sometimes leave us wondering where our faith fits into the conversation. In this episode of Against the Current with Jesus, we’re having an honest conversation about anxiety, faith, Christianity, and what Scripture says about anxious thoughts and difficult seasons. What does society tell us to do when we’re anxious? What does Jesus tell us? And what can we learn from the people in the Bible who experienced fear, worry, distress, and overwhelming circumstances? We’re talking about the difference between simply being told to “stop worrying” and actually bringing our struggles to God. This isn’t a conversation about pretending anxiety doesn’t exist. It’s about asking how we can follow Jesus while walking through anxiety and where Scripture, prayer, community, and faith fit into that journey. 🌊 In this episode, we talk about:
• Anxiety and Christianity
• What the Bible says about anxiety and worry
• Jesus and anxiety
• Biblical examples of people who experienced fear and distress
• What society tells us about anxiety versus what Scripture tells us
• Faith, prayer, and anxious thoughts
• Following Jesus when life feels overwhelming If you’ve ever wondered, “Can I be a Christian and still struggle with anxiety?”, this conversation is for you. 🎙️ Follow Against the Current with Jesus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Real conversations. Real struggles. Biblical truth. Bold faith. 🌊 Sometimes following Jesus means going against the current.

  8. Sep 13

    Meet the Hosts: Why We Created a Christian Women’s Podcast

    What happens when two Christian moms decide to talk about the things Christians don’t always talk about? Welcome to Against the Current with Jesus, a Christian podcast for women who want to follow Jesus while navigating real life, real struggles, and a culture that often pulls us in a different direction. In this first episode, we’re introducing ourselves, sharing a little about who we are, and talking about why we created this Christian women’s podcast. We’re two moms who love Jesus, but we don’t have everything figured out. We’re navigating motherhood, blended families, relationships, faith, culture, struggles, questions, and everyday life just like everyone else. Our hope is to create a place where Christian women can have honest conversations about faith and life without feeling like they have to pretend everything is perfect. We’re going to talk about the questions, struggles, and uncomfortable topics that don’t always get discussed in Christian spaces—and we’re going to keep coming back to one thing: What does the Bible say? 🌊 In this episode, we talk about:
• Who we are and how we became friends
• Why we started Against the Current with Jesus
• What you can expect from the podcast
• Faith and following Jesus in today’s culture
• The real-life struggles Christian women face
• Why we’re willing to talk about the uncomfortable stuff If you’re looking for a Christian women’s podcast, a faith-based podcast about real life, or honest conversations about following Jesus, we’re glad you’re here. 🎙️ Follow Against the Current with Jesus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen so you don’t miss a new episode. Real conversations. Real struggles. Biblical truth. Bold faith. 🌊 Sometimes following Jesus means going against the current.

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Two moms navigating real life, real struggles, and a world that often feels like it’s moving in the opposite direction. Against the Current with Jesus is a place for honest conversations about faith, motherhood, marriage, relationships, struggles, questions, and the topics Christians don’t always talk about. We don’t have all the answers. But we know who we turn to when life gets messy. Real conversations. Real struggles. Biblical truth. Bold faith. Because following Jesus isn’t always easy—but we don’t have to do it alone.

Information

  • Creator
    Jessi Ault and Heather James
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jessi Ault and Heather James
  • Show Website
    Against the Current with Jesus