Java with Jen: Hear God’s Voice Every Day for a Spirit-Led Life (Real Stories, Tips and Inspiration)

Jenilee Samuel | God’s Voice, Faith Stories, Miracles, Prophetic Words, Bible Teaching, Godly Advice

Hi, I’m Jen! As a mom of four boys, Pastor, Podcast coach, and former Wardrobe Stylist, I love helping busy moms learn to hear God's voice and enjoy the journey! It’s simpler than you think, though many Christians struggle to believe they can. Just one word from Him can change everything. I’m far from perfect, but I’m here to share authentic, real-life advice on knowing Jesus more deeply and being led by His Spirit in your everyday life, family, and work. With coffee in hand and real life in our faces let’s do this! Let's Connect: IG: @javawithjen • javawithjenpodcast.com

  1. 259 | MEN: The #1 Way to Rescue Your Marriage and Raise Successful Kids (Hint: How Hearing God’s Voice Heals Your Family) w/ Greg Denning

    AUG 12

    259 | MEN: The #1 Way to Rescue Your Marriage and Raise Successful Kids (Hint: How Hearing God’s Voice Heals Your Family) w/ Greg Denning

    REMINDER: This is our final episode in SEASON 7. We have a 2 week break and launch SEASON 8 SEPTEMBER 2nd! (It's a great time to catch up on any missed episodes & binge a few! Great stuff coming ahead... don't go anywhere!!) ------------------------------------------ IIn this episode, Greg Denning shares a life-changing truth every father and husband needs to hear. If you're struggling with marriage communication or wondering how to raise successful kids, this episode is for you. Join Jenilee Samuel and Greg as they uncover how your love for your wife directly impacts your children's success. Hearing God’s voice and being spirit-led can heal your family, strengthen your marriage, and create a thriving home environment. How a father’s love for his wife shapes his children’s success. Why hearing God’s voice restores emotional connection in your marriage. Practical steps to rescue your marriage and raise successful kids with spiritual clarity. Tools to break generational cycles of trauma and pain. The importance of being emotionally present in your marriage and parenting. If you're ready to transform your family, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Don’t miss Greg’s wisdom on how hearing God’s voice and leading spiritually will not only heal your marriage but shape your kids into emotionally healthy and successful individuals. Marriage impacts child success: Your relationship with your wife affects everything. Spiritual guidance: Hearing God’s voice transforms relationships and parenting. Healing generational pain: Break cycles by addressing emotional needs and following God’s voice. Presence over perfection: Being present in your marriage and parenting matters more than perfection. In this episode, you’ll learn:Key Takeaways:Marriage as the foundation: A strong marriage creates the foundation for thriving kids.. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Ultimate Parenting Checklist: [Download Here]Raising Well-Adjusted Kids: [Download Guide Here]Greg's Book: The Formidable Family Man: [Learn More & Get Your Copy]Connect with Greg Denning and Rachel Denning: IG @greg.denning and @WorldSchoolFamily Action Steps: Pause right now and think about how you’re currently communicating with your wife. Are you emotionally present? What small changes can you make today? Download the parenting checklist and start implementing the strategies that can change your family dynamic for good. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you found this episode helpful! Share this episode with other dads, husbands, or anyone looking to strengthen their family and grow spiritually. CONNECT WITH JEN BELOW: • Join me in Greece on a special trip with my listeners!  We will explore, make memories, eat great food, see biblical and historical sites & encounter Jesus.  Take this 2 minute survey to help me start planning it: https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/jenilee-samuel 🤩 Interested in starting your own podcast?  Join Jen’s next 4-Day Challenge to lock in your Magnetic Podcast Identity for some REAL momentum and clarity! https://jsamuelconsulting.samcart.com/products/on-demand-challenge • Get Jen’s "Hearing God's Voice for Everyday Life" 30-day Journal that was created for YOU on Amazon! : : ⁠https://a.co/d/6aea4Dg⁠ 📩 Have Questions? Email Me: ⁠jen@javawithjenpodcast.com⁠  LEAVE JEN A RATING ⭐️ & REVIEW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/java-with-jen-hearing-gods-voice-for-everyday-life/id1257356393?mt=2⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH JEN & SUPPORT THE SHOW: Thank you for rating, reviewing and sharing the show on social media, this makes such an enormous difference on the reach of this podcast!   IG: Instagram.com/javawithjen

    1h 1m
  2. 258 | Prophetic Prayer & Deliverance: Rebecca Greenwood on Spiritual Warfare, Breaking Strongholds, and Finding Freedom for Your Family, Church & City

    AUG 5

    258 | Prophetic Prayer & Deliverance: Rebecca Greenwood on Spiritual Warfare, Breaking Strongholds, and Finding Freedom for Your Family, Church & City

    Have you ever felt stuck in spiritual battles that just won’t break—no matter how hard you pray? In this powerful episode of Java with Jen, Jenilee Samuel welcomes Rebecca Greenwood—prophetic intercessor, deliverance minister, and author of Dethroning the Queen of Heaven—to share insight on spiritual warfare, prophetic prayer, and how to break demonic strongholds in your family, church, and region. Together, they unpack what it looks like to walk in spiritual authority, recognize the influence of spirits like Jezebel and the Queen of Heaven, and how to pray strategically for lasting freedom and healing. 🔥 In This Episode, You'll Learn: How to know if you’re facing a spiritual attack or just need personal growth What the Queen of Heaven spirit is—and how it shows up in culture and churches How to break generational curses through prophetic, deliverance prayer Why repentance, forgiveness, and personal responsibility are weapons in warfare What territorial spirits are and how united prayer can shift regions How to begin your own journey into personal deliverance and inner healing “We are not coming for victory—we are coming from victory, with victory.” — Rebecca Greenwood 🙋‍♀️ This Episode Is For You If: You’ve seen patterns repeat in your family or church and don’t know why You want to learn how to pray for freedom in a real, powerful way You’re curious about how prophetic intercession actually works You’ve ever wondered what it takes to see real spiritual breakthrough 📚 Resources Mentioned: Easy Reference Guide to Breaking StrongholdsLet our Children Go by Rebecca GreenwoodDethroning the Queen of Heaven by Rebecca GreenwoodRebecca’s Ministry Site: https://christianharvestintl.org/ JEN'S RESOURCES: • Join me in Greece on a special trip with my listeners!  We will explore, make memories, eat great food, see biblical and historical sites & encounter Jesus.  Take this 2 minute survey to help me start planning it: https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/jenilee-samuel 🤩 Interested in starting your own podcast?  Join Jen’s 4-Day Challenge to lock in your Magnetic Podcast Identity for some REAL momentum and clarity! https://jsamuelconsulting.samcart.com/products/on-demand-challenge • Get Jen’s "Hearing God's Voice for Everyday Life" 30-day Journal that was created for YOU on Amazon! : : ⁠https://a.co/d/6aea4Dg⁠ 📌 Tags for Search & Visibility: prophetic prayer, deliverance, spiritual warfare, healing, freedom in Christ, breaking strongholds, inner healing, generational curses, Jezebel spirit, Queen of Heaven, personal deliverance, spiritual breakthrough, territorial spirits, demonic oppression, how to pray for deliverance, prayer for healing, prophetic intercession, Java with Jen

    1h 17m
  3. 257 | How to Know it's God Talking to You & Not Just Your Own Thoughts w/ Eric

    JUL 29

    257 | How to Know it's God Talking to You & Not Just Your Own Thoughts w/ Eric

    Ever second-guess whether it’s God talking to you… or just your own inner dialogue? You’re not alone. In this episode, Jenilee sits down with anxiety specialist and Christian coach Eric Gilbert to unpack the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways God speaks—and how to tell the difference between faith-led clarity and fear-driven noise. 👀 If you’ve ever asked: “Is this really God… or am I making it up?” “What if I miss it?” “What if it’s just my feelings talking?” ...this episode will clear the fog. 🔍 We dive into: A simple 70/30 rule to help you filter spiritual direction The key difference between conviction and anxiety Why overthinking makes it harder to hear clearly Real-life stories of hearing God’s voice (even in emergencies) How Eric helped a client break fear by identifying the real root of their struggle And Jenilee’s personal example of asking the Holy Spirit to reveal truth—in real time—with her kids If you want to hear God’s voice with confidence and peace, this episode is your roadmap. 🎯 BONUS: Discover your unique spiritual wiring with Eric’s Courageous Callings Quiz👉 https://courageouscallings.com 📲 Listen now + share this episode with the friend who keeps asking “How do I know it’s really God?” ------------------------------------- • Support Jen’s Podcast for her birthday!  Sponsor the new additions to her Studio on Amazon! • Join me in Greece on a special trip with my listeners!  We will explore, make memories, eat great food, see biblical and historical sites & encounter Jesus.  Take this 2 minute survey to help me start planning it: https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/jenilee-samuel • Get Jen’s "Hearing God's Voice for Everyday Life" 30-day Journal that was created for YOU on Amazon! : ⁠https://a.co/d/6aea4Dg⁠ 🌟 Buy LifeWave Stem Cell Patches: ⁠www.lifewave.com/javawithjen⁠ 💼 Join as a Distributor on Jen's Lifewave team: ⁠www.lifewave.com/javawithjen/enrollment/packs⁠ 📩 Have Questions? Email Me: ⁠jen@javawithjenpodcast.com⁠ 🤩 You're more of a merch junkie? Head to Jen's merch store for hoodies, tees, mugs and more! ⁠⁠www.javawithjenmerch.com⁠⁠  LEAVE JEN A RATING ⭐️ & REVIEW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/java-with-jen-hearing-gods-voice-for-everyday-life/id1257356393?mt=2⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH JEN & SUPPORT THE SHOW: Thank you for rating, reviewing and sharing the show on social media, this makes such an enormous difference on the reach of this podcast!   IG: Instagram.com/javawithjenFB: Facebook.com/javawithjenpodcast Treat Jen to Coffee & Help keep the show running:  www.PATREON.COM/JAVAWITHJEN Venmo: @JavawithJenCashapp: $JavawithJen

    48 min
  4. 256 | Which Bible is Best for me? 7 Real Questions Answered for a More Enjoyable Bible Time w/ Thomas Nelson VP, Phillip Nation

    JUL 22

    256 | Which Bible is Best for me? 7 Real Questions Answered for a More Enjoyable Bible Time w/ Thomas Nelson VP, Phillip Nation

    • Join me in Greece on a special trip with my listeners!  We will explore, make memories, eat great food, see biblical and historical sites & encounter Jesus.  Take this 2 minute survey to help me start planning it: https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/jenilee-samuel --------------------------------------- Let’s be honest: reading your Bible shouldn’t feel overwhelming—but sometimes it does. In this episode, I’m joined by Philip Nation, VP and Publisher at Thomas Nelson Bibles, and we’re answering 7 of the most common questions you’ve asked about Bible reading—questions that real women (like you!) are wrestling with. If you've ever wondered: “Which Bible translation is right for me?” “Why do I feel dry or disconnected when I read?” “Is it okay that I only read a few verses?” “How do I help my kids engage with the Bible too?” …then this episode is for you. You’ll hear practical strategies, fresh encouragement, and zero shame. Whether you’re juggling babies, running a business, or rebuilding your spiritual life—this episode will help you make Bible time simple, sacred, and actually enjoyable. About Today’s Guest: Philip Nation is the Vice President and Publisher of Thomas Nelson Bibles. He’s a pastor, professor, and author with a passion for making Scripture easy to understand and accessible for everyday life. He’s also a husband, father, and grandfather who understands the pressures of real life and the beauty of grace. Learn more at www.thomasnelsonbibles.com. 7 Listener Questions We Answered in This Episode: Which Bible translation is best for me? What should I read when I feel spiritually dry? How can I fit Bible time into my busy schedule? What tools can help me understand what I’m reading? How do I make Bible reading feel more enjoyable—not just another task? What do I do when I feel guilty about not reading enough? 7. How can I bring the Bible into my parenting naturally? Was this helpful for you? 🎧 Share the episode with a friend who’s been struggling to stay consistent with her Bible time. Screenshot and tag me @javawithjenpodcast on Instagram—I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway. And don’t forget to leave a rating or review to help more women find the show! Resources Mentioned: The Open Bible – 50th Anniversary Edition Audio Bibles: YouVersion, Dwell, Bible Gateway Recommended translations: NKJV, NLT, NET, KJV Start with: The Gospel of John --------------------------------------- • Join me in Greece on a special trip with my listeners!  We will explore, make memories, eat great food, see biblical and historical sites & encounter Jesus.  Take this 2 minute survey to help me start planning it: https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/jenilee-samuel • Get Jen’s "Hearing God's Voice for Everyday Life" 30-day Journal that was created for YOU on Amazon! : : ⁠https://a.co/d/6aea4Dg⁠ 🌟 Buy LifeWave Stem Cell Patches: ⁠www.lifewave.com/javawithjen⁠ 💼 Join as a Distributor on Jen's Lifewave team: ⁠www.lifewave.com/javawithjen/enrollment/packs⁠ 📩 Have Questions? Email Me: ⁠jen@javawithjenpodcast.com⁠ 🤩 You're more of a merch junkie? Head to Jen's merch store for hoodies, tees, mugs and more! ⁠⁠www.javawithjenmerch.com⁠⁠  LEAVE JEN A RATING ⭐️ & REVIEW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/java-with-jen-hearing-gods-voice-for-everyday-life/id1257356393?mt=2⁠⁠⁠⁠

    49 min
  5. 255 | Is It God's Will to Heal You? What the Bible REALLY Says & How to Partner with God for Your Healing w/Julianne Hartman

    JUL 15

    255 | Is It God's Will to Heal You? What the Bible REALLY Says & How to Partner with God for Your Healing w/Julianne Hartman

    🤩 Interested in starting your own podcast?  Join Jen’s next 4-Day Challenge to lock in your Magnetic Podcast Identity for some REAL momentum and clarity! What Julianne Hartman Learned About Healing, Lies We Believe, and Living Free Are you praying for healing—but still feel stuck, confused, or overlooked? In this powerful episode, Jenilee sits down with Julianne Hartman, co-pastor, YouTuber, and founder of Healing Journeys Today, to unpack the lies many Christians believe about healing and how to finally partner with God for the breakthrough you’ve been praying for. Julianne shares her raw, honest journey from being an elite Tae Bo instructor—struck down by mysterious symptoms and debilitating chemical sensitivity—to walking in divine healing from fibromyalgia and chronic anxiety. She reveals how emotional pain, spiritual confusion, and even church teachings can quietly sabotage our ability to receive healing. Whether you’re battling chronic illness, feeling guilty about taking medicine, or wondering if healing is even for you—this episode is the truth bomb your spirit has been craving. 🔥 In This Episode: Why some Christians stay sick even after years of praying What fear does to your immune system (and how to break it) The dangerous belief that “God is teaching me through this” When sickness becomes part of your identity—and how to give it back How to hear the Holy Spirit about your health decisions Breaking generational patterns of sickness Can bitterness really cause disease? (What the Bible says) How Julianne finally found healing—after spending over $300,000 on doctors 👯‍♀️ Let’s Connect: 💻 HealingJourneysToday.com 📺 Healing Journeys Today on YouTube 🌱 Watch The Garden cartoon & more at thegardencartoon.com 📍 Local to LA? Join their church in Calabasas: New Branch Family Fellowship (Wednesdays @ 7PM) Leave a review or share this episode with a friend who needs healing and hope. You never know—it might be the start of their breakthrough. ---------------------------- 🎁 Support Jen’s Podcast for her birthday!  Sponsor the new additions to her Studio on Amazon! 💫 Join me in Greece on a special trip with my listeners!  We will explore, make memories, eat great food, see biblical and historical sites & encounter Jesus.  Take this 2 minute survey to help me start planning it: 💕Get Jen’s "Hearing God's Voice for Everyday Life" 30-day Journal that was created for YOU on Amazon! 📩 Have Questions? Email Me: ⁠jen@javawithjenpodcast.com⁠ 🤩 You're more of a merch junkie? Head to Jen's merch store for hoodies, tees, mugs and more! ⁠⁠www.javawithjenmerch.com⁠⁠ 💥 LEAVE JEN A RATING ⭐️ & REVIEW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/java-with-jen-hearing-gods-voice-for-everyday-life/id1257356393?mt=2⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1h 13m
  6. 254 | Spirit-Led Living: What It Means and How It Deepens Your Walk with God w/ Author Jenny Randle

    JUL 8

    254 | Spirit-Led Living: What It Means and How It Deepens Your Walk with God w/ Author Jenny Randle

    • Support Jen’s Podcast for her birthday!  Sponsor the new additions to her Studio on Amazon -------------------------------------- 🎙In Today's Episode: Why does being Spirit-led sometimes feel so complicated? In this deep and powerful episode, Jenilee Samuel sits down with Jenny Randle to demystify what it truly means to walk with the Holy Spirit in everyday life. Whether you’ve grown up around Pentecostal language or are new to the idea of the Holy Spirit, this conversation unpacks the confusion and replaces it with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Together, they explore the beautiful tension between spiritual experience and biblical grounding—offering practical insights for every believer who desires more of God’s presence and power in their life. You’ll walk away with: A clearer understanding of the Holy Spirit’s role in salvation, daily life, and ministry The difference between indwelling, baptism, and being filled with the Spirit Insight into why personal experiences with the Spirit vary so much Clarity on what spiritual gifts are and how they operate today The encouragement to overcome fear, confusion, and barriers to walking in step with the Spirit A reminder: the Holy Spirit is not an “it”—He’s a person who wants to walk with you If you’ve ever thought, “I want more of God, but I don’t know where to start…” — this episode is your next step. The Holy Spirit is essential for every believer Being Spirit-led isn’t about hype — it’s about relationship Personal encounters with the Spirit are real, valid, and unique Every believer has access to the Spirit’s power and gifts Understanding the Holy Spirit is a lifelong, beautiful journey ⏱️ Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Holy Spirit and Personal Journey 03:34 Understanding the Role of the Holy Spirit 06:53 Navigating the Spirit-Led Life 09:57 Experiencing the Holy Spirit's Power 12:49 Personal Stories of Encountering the Holy Spirit 15:37 Theological Perspectives on the Holy Spirit 18:43 The Importance of Being Spirit-Filled 26:44 Understanding the Baptism of the Spirit 29:51 The Power of the Holy Spirit in Daily Life 33:56 The Importance of Being Spirit-Led 38:29 Overcoming Barriers to the Holy Spirit 42:09 The Promised Presence: A Deeper Connection 47:06 Living a Spirit-Filled Life 49:58 Resources for Further Exploration 51:23 Closing 💬 Connect With Jenny: Jenny Randle’s book & Website, The Promised Presence ------------------------------ • Join me in Greece on a special trip with my listeners!  We will explore, make memories, eat great food, see biblical and historical sites & encounter Jesus.  Take this 2 minute survey to help me start planning it: https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/jenilee-samuel 🤩 Interested in starting your own podcast?  Join Jen’s next 4-Day Challenge to lock in your Magnetic Podcast Identity for some REAL momentum and clarity! https://jsamuelconsulting.samcart.com/products/4-day-challenge-podcast-identity • Get Jen’s "Hearing God's Voice for Everyday Life" 30-day Journal that was created for YOU on Amazon! : : ⁠https://a.co/d/6aea4Dg⁠ 🌟 Buy LifeWave Stem Cell Patches: ⁠www.lifewave.com/javawithjen⁠ 💼 Join as a Distributor on Jen's Lifewave team: ⁠www.lifewave.com/javawithjen/enrollment/packs⁠ 📩 Have Questions? Email Me: ⁠jen@javawithjenpodcast.com⁠ 🤩 You're more of a merch junkie? Head to Jen's merch store for hoodies, tees, mugs and more! ⁠⁠www.javawithjenmerch.com⁠⁠

    52 min
  7. 253 | Can’t Hear God Lately? These 2 Common Blockers Could Be Why w/ Eric Gilbert

    JUL 1

    253 | Can’t Hear God Lately? These 2 Common Blockers Could Be Why w/ Eric Gilbert

    🇬🇷 Dreaming about coming to Greece with me? Take the survey, no commitment necessary. Just 2 minutes of you dreaming with me.  ⁠https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/jenilee-samuel⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------- 💥 Have you ever felt like God went silent… right when you needed Him most?What if the silence wasn’t punishment—but the byproduct of guilt, shame, and the lies we’ve believed? In this raw and redemptive conversation, I sit down with anxiety specialist and Christian coach Eric Gilbert, who shares a deeply personal story about the moment he thought he blew it with God forever… and the healing journey that followed. We dive into: ​The moment Eric told God to “shut up” as a child—and how that fractured his ability to hear God for years​The subtle (but powerful) ways shame rewires your brain to block God’s voice​What guilt really does to your confidence in prayer​The proven tools Eric uses with clients to break free from shame’s grip​How YOU can begin hearing God again with clarity and peaceIf you've ever thought: “I messed up too much for God to want to speak to me...”...this episode was made for you. ✅ Plus: We walk through practical tools you can try today to shift from spiritual silence to soul-level connection. 👉🏼 Find out what's blocking your faith—and get a custom plan to build spiritual confidence. 🔁 Share this episode with a friend who’s struggling to hear God. This might be the message that breaks the silence for them. A. Name It, Claim It, Tame It, Aim It B. Hearing God’s voice through Transformation Prayer Ministry C. Invitation to do ‘burn the memory’ exercise for anyone holding on to past mistakes or hurts ******** 📲Access the Free PDF Guide with resources: https://courageous-calling.com/healingandclarity  https://www.risingcalm.com ********--------------------------------------- 🤩 Interested in starting your own podcast?  Join Jen’s next 4-Day Challenge to lock in your Magnetic Podcast Identity for some REAL momentum and clarity! https://jsamuelconsulting.samcart.com/products/4-day-challenge-podcast-identity ​Get Jen’s "Hearing God's Voice for Everyday Life" 30-day Journal that was created for YOU on Amazon!

    51 min
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Hi, I’m Jen! As a mom of four boys, Pastor, Podcast coach, and former Wardrobe Stylist, I love helping busy moms learn to hear God's voice and enjoy the journey! It’s simpler than you think, though many Christians struggle to believe they can. Just one word from Him can change everything. I’m far from perfect, but I’m here to share authentic, real-life advice on knowing Jesus more deeply and being led by His Spirit in your everyday life, family, and work. With coffee in hand and real life in our faces let’s do this! Let's Connect: IG: @javawithjen • javawithjenpodcast.com

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