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

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 ju...

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Let’s be honest: reading your Bible shouldn’t feel overwhelming—but sometimes it does.

In this episode, I’m joined by Phil...

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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, t...

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🎙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 ...

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💥 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 ra...

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We all want our kids to grow up with strong faith—but what happens when the entertainment they consume starts shaping their worldview more than we do?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Butch Hart...

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Your Delay Is Not a Detour: It’s a Slingshot for the Calling You Can’t See Yet w/ Author Staci Wallace

Are you stuck in a season that feels like delay, silence, or setback? You're not alone. In this powerful conversation with Staci Wallace—faith-driven CEO, author, and founder ...

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Have you ever felt like you’re waiting on God—but deep down, you know something else is holding you back?In this powerful message, Jenilee Samuel exposes 6 common lies that many Christians believe—lies that sound spiritual but secretly sabotage ...

Ever felt like your faith was hanging by a thread—but you were too afraid to say it out loud?

In this episode, I sit down with author, speaker, and spiritual guide Niki Hardy to talk about her newest book, God, Can We Chat?, and the freedom we find when we stop pretending everything’s fine and bring our real questions to God.

After walking through deep grief, spiritual burnout, and what she calls “death by a thousand paper cuts,” Nik...

Motherhood is full of joy, but it can also be incredibly isolating. In this heartfelt conversation, Jenilee Samuel and author Kristen Strong dive deep into the challenges of adult friendships—especially for mothers who often feel lonely and disconnected. Kristen shares practical advice from her book, In Desperate Woman Seeks Friends, helping women build lasting, meaningful friendships despite life’s complexities.

If you’ve ever felt...

What would you do if a wall of water the size of a skyscraper was racing toward you?

At just 10 years old, Riley Kehoe was vacationing with her family in Thailand when the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami—the deadliest in recorded history—hit without warning. What saved her life?

A 3-second decision… and the voice of God.

In this powerful episode, Riley shares the untold details of that harrowing day, how she recognized and responded to God...

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with SQuire Rushnell and his precious wife Louise DuArt, the dynamic duo behind the bestselling Godwinks series, including their latest book, Godwinks for Moms.

We dive deep into the concept of "Godwinks"—those divine, life-changing moments that often feel like coincidences, but are actually signs of God's presence and love in our daily lives.

SQuire and Louise share how they began recognizing ...

Have you been running on empty — but somehow still getting everything done and wondering what's wrong with your body?
You're not alone.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with holistic health coach Michelle McCoy to dive into the hidden epidemic of high-functioning fatigue — especially among women approaching midlife.

We unpack why conventional medicine often misses the root issues and how holistic health, nutrition, an...

What if childbirth didn’t have to be full of fear, pain, or trauma? In this powerful and faith-filled episode, Jenilee sits down with Janet Mills, author of Childbirth in the Glory and wife of Joshua Mills, to unpack what it looks like to experience God’s glory in the birthing room. From personal testimonies of pain-free births to partnering with heaven for your child’s arrival, this episode is full of wisdom, Scripture, and hope f...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jenny Donnelly—pastor, author, and founder of Her Voice Movement and Don't Mess With Our Kids—to talk about how the Church can rise, speak up, and take back ground in the culture war that's targeting our children and families. It's not as "hard" as we think it is, but it takes vision! Jenny shares her experience from the front lines—leading prayer hubs in Portland, lau...

🙋‍♀️ Have you ever felt like your emotions were too much—or worse, that feeling them meant you lacked faith? Many Christians think scripture teaches us to suppress emotions, but upon closer look, we see scripture encourages us to process them in a healthy, biblical way.

What if your emotions aren’t the enemy? What if God designed them to be a powerful tool for healing and growth?

In this episode, I sit down with Alicia Michelle, a ...

❌ Have you ever felt like marriage is harder than it should be? Like no matter how much you give, something still feels off?

What if I told you some of the beliefs you were taught about marriage are actually hurting your happiness because they're not the WHOLE story? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Sheila Gregoire to uncover 6 wrong beliefs Christian women bring into marriage—and why they can secretly lower your satisfaction ...

Feeling burned out no matter how much "self-care" you try? You’re not alone. The world teaches that rest comes from pampering, alone time, or getting away—but Jesus showed us a different way (though alone time and me-time definitely have their place... here's where the difference lies:).

In this episode, I sit down with Becky Thompson, author of Healing Rest and Midnight Mom Devotional, to unpack what true rest in God’s presence loo...

In this episode, Jenilee sits down with Misty Phillip, visionary leader, entrepreneur, and author of Spark Your Influence, to talk about the one thing that’s holding so many of us back from stepping into our God-given calling: fear.

Misty opens up about her journey from working at Enron, to homeschooling her children, to starting Spark Media, and now transitioning to a new mission field with her husband in the tech industry. Through...