EP30 - Laughing & Learning in Our Most Honest Q&A Yet - Josie & Symone Answer Listener Questions

EPISODE SUMMARY

It’s our 30th episode—and you know what that means… it’s Q&A time! Every 10 episodes, Josie and Symone turn the mics on themselves to answer your questions—from the silly to the spiritual. This episode is full of laughs, powerful God moments, personal stories, Bible reflections, and real talk about fear, obedience, identity, and joy.

You’ll hear everything from their biggest regrets and favorite childhood toys, to what it means to follow Holy Spirit promptings and pray the promises, not the problems. Josie shares the story of becoming a state press secretary by surrendering her dreams to God, while Symone talks about a powerful “no” to LA that became a “yes” to something better. They also dive into Bible stories they’d love to witness, what makes a great husband, and the importance of not letting fear dictate your steps. This is the most fun + faith-filled Q&A yet—and it’s proof that when you're Rooted in truth, the freedom and prosperity will follow.

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TIMESTAMP SUMMARY:

• [01:30] – Our first business venture
• [02:30] – Strangest thing we’ve ever eaten (baby octopus & dirty gum!)
• [04:00] – Our biggest regrets 
• [07:00] – Fear vs. faith
• [08:00] – How we stay positive on hard days
• [10:30] – Psalm 23 in real life
• [12:00] – Decompressing with friends and family
• [13:30] – If we could witness any Bible story live
• [18:00] – “God wouldn’t ask it from you if He didn’t put it in you”
• [19:00] – Game show dreams: Shark Tank and Dancing with the Stars
• [20:30] – HOT TAKES: COVID was kinda fun, Star Wars Episode 8 isn’t that bad
• [23:30] – A cool God moment
• [27:00] – How a press secretary dream turned into a real job
• [33:00] – “Gaze at God, glance at life” – fixing your focus
• [34:30] – Favorite childhood toys: American Girl Dolls, Legos, and play kitchens
• [36:00] – Top 5 husband qualities
• [40:00] – Fruits of the Spirit in relationships + loving Jesus more than anything
• [41:00] – What’s your current phone wallpaper and what’s the story behind it?
• [42:00] – Final Truths to be rooted in
• [46:30] – Wrapping up + what’s coming next on the podcast

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NOTABLE QUOTES:

1. “Don’t pray the problem—pray the promises.”
2. “God wouldn’t ask it from you if He didn’t put it in you.”
3. “You are currently living at least one of the prayers you used to pray.”
4. “Fear and faith both ask you to believe in something you can’t see—you choose.”
5. “God always has more. He’s not just enough—He’s abundance.”
6. “Courage is fear that has said its prayers.”
7. “If God plants a seed in you, He will water it and make it grow.”
8. “The Holy Spirit nudges us—say the thing, encourage the person, pray the prayer.”
9. “Gaze at God, glance at life. Focus on what lasts.”

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Acts 16 (Paul & Silas in prison)
• 2 Kings (oil miracle)

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