Not So Parallel
hosted by Jessica, a space where faith isn’t about easy answers but real conversations. Each episode leans into honest stories, guest perspectives, and the kind of questions that challenge us to think deeper, grow stronger, and live out authentic faith. This isn’t a polished highlight reel it’s the in-between moments, the raw struggles, and the hope we find along the way.
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January 6, 2026 • 28 mins
Almost obedience, almost surrender, almost ready… but almost isn’t safe anymore. This episode unpacks what it really means to stop circling change and start stepping into it — with Scripture, reflection, and holy tension.
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December 9, 2025 • 33 mins
Feeling stuck? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the story of Moses the insecure, hiding Moses and uncover how fear, old patterns, and self-doubt keep us from moving forward.
Learn how to:
Spot the story you’ve been telling yourself
Break patterns that keep you small
Take real steps to move, grow, and believe again
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December 2, 2025 • 36 mins
Feeling stuck can get heavy fast. In today’s episode, we talk about the invisible weight we carry, why it lingers, and what it actually takes to move again. If you’re in a season of “I don’t know what’s next,” this one’s for you.
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November 18, 2025 • 28 mins
This week’s episode, “They’re Talking About Me,” dives into what happens when your name is being used in stories you didn’t write.
Through John 8, we unpack how Jesus covers, heals, and restores you when people misunderstand or misrepresent you — and we end with real steps to move forward without losing your peace.
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November 11, 2025 • 34 mins
This episode hits deep. We’re talking about the apology we’ll never get — the one that keeps us replaying the past, questioning our worth, and waiting for validation from someone else.
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November 4, 2025 • 34 mins
There comes a point where the person you used to be can’t come with you anymore. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to outgrow old versions of yourself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
We’ll walk through John 15 and the pruning process, the tension of release, and the grace in realizing growth doesn’t always feel good… but it’s still God.
This one’s for anyone who feels caught between who they were and who t...
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October 28, 2025 • 63 mins
For the first time (Officially) Alex and I sit down together to talk about our relationship the real story behind how it started, what we’ve learned, and how being together has changed us both. We share how tension, communication, and growth have shaped a stronger connection, and give honest relationship advice for anyone dating, healing, or in a long-term relationship. This episode is raw, fun, and real a look at love that’s stil...
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October 21, 2025 • 26 mins
You ever look back on a relationship and realize… it wasn’t them? It was the story you built around them.
In this episode, I get real about red flags, excuses, and the full-time job of creating reasons for behavior that shouldn’t be tolerated. We talk boundaries, healing, and how God steps in as the ultimate designer remodeling your heart, clearing out the chaos, and restoring peace where you least expect it.
Tune in if you’re re...
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October 7, 2025 • 38 mins
Okay… let’s talk about it. You’ve set boundaries with people, with work, maybe even with your phone but have you ever set boundaries with your mind? Yeah, the part of you that never stops talking, worrying, or replaying what you wish you’d said differently.
In this episode, we’re breaking down what it means to lead your inner world not shut it down. Inspired by Dr. Allison Cook’s book Boundaries for Your Soul and the story of Jesu...
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September 30, 2025 • 59 mins
Jackie joins me for laughs, wisdom, and real talk on love, heartbreak, and healing. From divorce to confusing situationships to finding closure, she shares how God is teaching her contentment in this season. Plus, some Big Sis Jackie hot takes you don’t want to miss.
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September 23, 2025 • 41 mins
Unforgiveness doesn’t usually crash into our lives all at once — it creeps in quietly, like a root under the surface. And if we’re not careful, it starts reshaping our stories in ways we never intended. In this episode of Not So Parallel, Jess opens up about the weight of pain, the passive damage of bitterness, and the surprising freedom that comes when we let God reframe our stories instead of letting resentment rewrite them.
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September 16, 2025 • 41 mins
What if the very pain you’ve been carrying is actually proof that God is still at work in your story?
In this episode of Almost Canceled, Jessica opens up about her own journey through divorce, mental health struggles, and the deep questions that come when life feels shattered. Through honest conversation and the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19, she shares three “receipts” — undeniable pieces of evidence that remind us pain isn’t wa...
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August 19, 2025 • 27 mins
Ever feel invisible? Like life is passing by and no one really sees the real you? In this episode, we dive into the story of Hagar a woman overlooked, nameless, and wandering through her own wilderness. But here’s the thing: God saw her, named her, and brought hope when everything felt impossible.
We’ll unpack what it means to be truly seen, how God calls us by name, and why your messy, unseen, hard seasons aren’t wasted. Plus, I’...
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August 5, 2025 • 24 mins
We expect God to move in fire, thunder, and miracles — but what if His power is in the whisper?
In this episode, we walk with Elijah into the cave, into the exhaustion, into the moment where God doesn’t shout… He leans in close.
I’m sharing a personal story from my own life, where I didn’t get the loud answer I wanted — but I found something better.
If you’ve ever wondered where God is in your silence, this one's for you.
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July 29, 2025 • 31 mins
What do you do when your faith is hanging by a thread? When life hits harder than your theology prepared you for? Almost Canceled is a raw, one-on-one Bible study for the ones who almost gave up. Host Jessica Franco dives into Scripture with honesty, humor, and holy curiosity — asking real questions and inviting you into the kind of intimacy with Jesus that can’t be faked. This isn’t a quiet time highlight reel. This is for the mom...
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June 23, 2025 • 36 mins
We’re living in a world obsessed with “healing eras” — therapy speak, self-care checklists, and endless TikTok advice. But if we’re all working on ourselves, why do so many of us still feel stuck, lonely, or just… meh?
In this solo episode, I’m unpacking the rise of healing culture, why it’s both beautiful and exhausting, and how to stop chasing perfection so you can actually enjoy your life. It’s honest, a little unhinged, and ho...
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June 17, 2025 • 48 mins
It’s time to unlearn some things. In this episode, Janice and Jess get brutally honest about the relationship propaganda we’ve all been fed — We’re calling out the dating myths, the friendship lies, and the lowkey toxic advice we grew up on. Whether you’re married, dating, divorced, or healing, this one’s for you.
Let’s talk about what real love actually looks like when nobody’s watching.
Grab your headphones, pour something cold, ...
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May 28, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode, Janice and OMAR sit down to reflect on the early years of their marriage as they celebrate two years together from blending families to navigating the highs and lows and everything in between they open up about what it's really like to build a life when love comes with little ones past hurts and new beginnings.
This is a conversation about choosing each other daily learning as you go and finding joy in the beautif...
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May 19, 2025 • 50 mins
Ever caught yourself side-eyeing your group chat or debating whether you’re the problem? Same. This week on Not So Parallel, we’re dragging our own friendships (and maybe yours) into **Friendship Court**. From low-key toxic friend behavior to emotional ghosting disguised as “taking space,” we’re breaking down the icks, red flags, and questionable decisions we’re all making in 2025. Are we petty, perfectly valid, or just emotionally...
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May 12, 2025 • 39 mins
This week, we’re talking about something real—healing from anxious attachment and learning to trust in a relationship. If you’ve ever felt like you were “too much,” scared of being left, or constantly second-guessing someone’s love for you, you're not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing how God is gently walking me through this journey—teaching me how to rest in love, receive security, and stop striving for closeness. There’s grace...
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