... with Him Podcast

Jamie and Raz explore the story of King Josiah and ask a fascinating question: Why did one man develop such a tender heart for God while an entire nation remained spiritually hardened?

As they unpack Josiah's discovery of the Book of the Law, the conversation moves beyond simple obedience to reveal a much bigger story. Josiah's reforms couldn't change the hearts of God's people, pointing instead to our need for a greater Kin...

What kind of leader are you becoming, and where is that leadership actually coming from?

This week on the ...with Him podcast, Jamie and Raz pull back the curtain on one of the most important leadership conversations we can have: the difference between leading from an orphan mindset and leading from the secure identity of being a son or daughter of God.

Drawing from their Kingdom Lab internship discussions, they explore how insecurit...

This week, Jamie and Raz sit down with Anderson High School teacher Bailey Schaaf for a conversation filled with laughter, honesty, and powerful reminders of God's faithfulness.

Bailey shares her journey of growing up in church, finding Jesus in the middle of a difficult childhood, and learning that God is truly "the God who sees." From riding her bike to church as a middle schooler, to an unexpected adventure in Panama, to discover...

Most people assume great conversationalists are born that way.

What if they're not?

In this episode, Jamie and Raz explore a simple framework from Harvard researcher Alison Wood Brooks that can help anyone grow in meaningful conversations. The framework is called TALK:

• Topics – What matters to the other person?
• Asking – What questions can help you learn their story?
• Levity – How can you bring joy and deli...

Have you ever prayed, sought God sincerely, and heard… nothing?

Many followers of Jesus assume silence means something is wrong, that God is distant, disappointed, or unwilling to answer. But what if His silence isn't absence? What if it's an invitation?

Big Idea

God's silence doesn't always mean God isn't speaking. Sometimes His silence invites us to lean in, trust Him more deeply, and discover what He's doing beneath the surf...

What do you do when Jesus changes the plan?

In this episode, Jamie and Raz talk about the moments in leadership and life where you stop and realize: “I didn’t see that coming.”

Throughout Scripture, people who walked with God were constantly surprised by where He led them. Abram didn’t see coming the call to leave home, the birth of Isaac at 100 years old, or the command to place the child of promise on Mount ...

In this episode, Raz and Jamie share the heart behind The Kingdom Lab — a 12-week summer internship designed to help young adults become deeply rooted in the Father’s love, formed by the voice and ways of Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and equipped to lead well in every area of life.

We talked about why this internship is so much more than leadership training or ministry experience. Our heart is to create an enviro...

Raz and Jamie sat down for an honest conversation about the painful reality of unhealthy church leadership—and the deeper heart issues that often fuel it. We discussed how easy it can be for leaders to build identity around ministry success, control, growth, productivity, or the opinions of people, rather than resting securely in who they already are in Christ. When leaders are not rooted in Jesus, ministry can slowly shift f...

Raz and Jamie sat down again with Ann Thompson to talk about her new book, Faith at Work: A Practical Guide to Aligning Your Career with Who God Created You to Be. With nearly 30 years of experience in business, leadership, and coaching, Ann helps professionals discern God’s voice in their work, navigate seasons of transition, and discover how their career can align with the way God uniquely designed them.

In this conversation...

We sat down again with our friend John McCarthy for a rich and timely conversation about what God has been doing in his life in this season.

We explored the idea of “liminal space” — those in-between moments where one door has closed, but the next hasn’t fully opened. Instead of rushing through these uncomfortable seasons, John invites us to slow down and stay connected to Jesus right in the middle of the tra...

Every spring, thousands gather in Cincinnati for the unforgettable Flying Pig Marathon—and it’s not just local hype. In 2024, USA Today named it the best marathon in the U.S., highlighting both its scenic course and its one-of-a-kind, joy-filled, pig-focused spirit.

But for the last 15 years, Mariemont Church has shown up in a different way. Not inside a building… but out on the streets.

On the corner of Plainville...

In this episode, we sit down with NFL tight end Josiah Deguara to talk about his journey of faith—growing up as a preacher’s kid, walking away from the Lord, and encountering Him again in a powerful way during college.

Josiah shares what it was like playing football at the University of Cincinnati, where God began moving not just in his life, but among teammates and friends. What started as personal renewal turned into a...

In this episode, Raz and I dive into one of the most important—and often confusing—questions in the Christian life: How do I know God’s will?
 We start by reframing the way we think about it.

God’s will isn’t first about making the “right” decision—it’s about living with the Father who is already at work. Jesus isn’t distant, waiting for us to figure things out; He ...

How do you discern what’s really going on when your soul feels . . . off?

We’ve all experienced it. Something just feels off. You can’t quite explain it. You’re not necessarily sick. Nothing obvious is wrong. But internally something feels wonky, heavy, or out of alignment.

In this episode, Raz and Jamie talk about the very real human experience of those moments—and what we can do when they happen.
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In this episode, Raz and Jamie talk about the difference between gospel-motivated obedience and performance-driven holiness.

Many of us approach sanctification like self-improvement — try harder, be better, do more. But Scripture paints a different picture.
 In Epistle to the Romans 12:2, Paul says:
“Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

Both ...

In this episode, we sit down with Vic Clesceri—practitioner, scholar, and evangelist—to explore the way of surrender as the foundation of discipleship.

Who is Vic?

• Founder of The Management Sherpa
  https://www.themanagementsherpa.com
• Professor of Marketing at Miami University Farmer School of Business
• Founder of The Surrender Project
  https://www.surrenderproject.com
• Author of The Way of Surrender
  https://www.surr...

In this second episode with Kristen Schumacher, we zoom out to focus on the story and impact of Nehemiah Manufacturing — a company that has trail-blazed second-chance hiring practices since 2009, long before fair-chance employment became a mainstream conversation.

Founded on the conviction that meaningful work restores dignity, Nehemiah intentionally built its business model around hiring individuals with significant barriers ...

In this episode, we get to know Kristen Schumacher (Chief Marketing Officer, Nehemiah Manufacturing) on a personal level. Kristen shares her story of growing up in a Catholic family where faith was present and her relationship with Jesus became profoundly personal at a very young age. As early as six years old, she experienced Jesus as her closest friend — journaling prayers and conversations with Him as part of her everyday ...

Our first guest of Season 3 is Kristin Scott, a spiritual director who—along with her husband Jason Scott—leads Activation Ministries. This episode is a tender, deeply formative conversation about intimacy with God, learning His voice, and following Him with courage and trust.

Kristin’s Story: God as Her Personal “Rabbi”

Kristin shared how she came to faith early in life and, from the beginning, experien...