Only Gaines with Janice & EJ Gaines

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Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Has your relationship with God ever suffered after your relationship with your church community shifted? In this episode, EJ & Janice talk about the difference between “church hurt” and every other hurt, and how they navigated it, themselves. You’ll be reminded that your relationship with your church community is not the same as your relationship with God. Relationships with others should point to God, but even when they don’t, we must maintain our connection to Him. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one! Do It Anyway is available wherever you buy books.

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Have you ever wrestled with the challenges of working closely with a family member or loved one? In this episode, EJ & Janice recount the time when they worked together in the music industry, and how they maintained their marital union in spite of the real demands of their working relationship. You’ll be challenged to create healthy boundaries in your own working relationships in order to maintain the purity and prevalence of the personal ones. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one! Do It Anyway is available wherever you buy books.

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Do you remember the beginning of your faith journey? Maybe it was a distinct moment that you can recount. Maybe it was a gradual, but undeniable, change. In this episode, Janice & EJ recall the origin stories of their faith. You’ll be encouraged that, no matter how or when God introduced Himself to us, the invitation is personal, lasting, and full of love. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one! Do It Anyway is available wherever you buy books.

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Have you ever felt the pressure to live life according to so-called social norms and assigned roles? In this episode, Janice & EJ share stories of roles in their household that may not match the status quo, but are perfectly in line with their God-given gifts and abilities. You’ll be reminded that God gifted you uniquely, and you’ll be encouraged to use those gifts to serve those around you. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one! Do It Anyway is available wherever you buy books.

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Does racial identity come into play when parenting children? Should it? In this episode, EJ & Janice talk about the challenging parts of raising Black children, whether because of external events or even because of our own conditioning as parents. You’ll be challenged to consider ways in which your parenting has been unconsciously shaped, and you’ll be encouraged to align your parenting with God’s plans, instead of your own. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Have you ever felt like you don’t belong? Maybe you feel like you’re always out of place, but other people have such an easy time fitting in. In this episode, Janice & EJ share stories about times where they’ve felt like fish out of water. You’ll be encouraged as you step into the freedom that comes from realizing that you belong everywhere that God has placed you. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Do you subconsciously assess people and determine their value based on what you can see and perceive about them? In this episode, Janice & EJ discuss a time when a young Janice misjudged a person who ended up being more valuable to her than she ever could have imagined. You’ll be reminded that everyone is made in the image of God and, when we see and engage with others using God’s perspective, we value them differently. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Do you consider obedience—whether to natural authorities or to God—as an optional choice? In this episode, Janice & EJ speak transparently about how a failure to obey almost had catastrophic consequences. You’ll be reminded that the practical and spiritual implications of obedience cannot be understated, and that obedience really matters. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Do you always fight fair? Conflicts in relationships are natural, but even in disagreement, it’s important to be mindful of how you disagree. In this episode, Janice & EJ talk about a time when a trivial disagreement early in their marriage almost led to a food fight. You’ll be challenged to consider how you can disagree with others in a way that still honors God. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com How do you deal with shameful missteps in life? Do you try to avoid them, or do confront them head-on? In this episode, EJ & Janice talk about a time when running and hiding from shame didn’t fix the problem, but confronting it did. You’ll be encouraged to remember that shame is not God’s way of dealing with things that we do wrong, and that there is hope and healing when feel like you’ve missed the mark. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com It’s easy to place our identity in our gifts, but what happens when those gifts don’t yield the results we’re expecting? In this episode, Janice & EJ discuss a time when a misspelled word taught that lesson the hard way. You’ll be encouraged and challenged to recall that our identities are found only in Christ, and our gifts and talents are intended only to help us as we live out our callings. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com What do you do when you feel like you’re at your wits’ end, and when you feel like you just don’t have any more to give? In this episode, Janice & EJ get really honest about the ways in which they’ve tried to hold it all together. You’ll be encouraged to realize that perfection is not possible, and that there is freedom in trusting God, who holds our worlds together in His loving hands. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one! Adrienne Camp's new book "As For Me" is available now at LifeWay.com/asforme.

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com How do you know if you, or someone you know, has been affected by postpartum depression? The stigma of it, along with a wide range of symptoms, often leads many women to sweep their experiences under the rug instead of getting help. In this episode, Janice & EJ share their personal story with postpartum depression, how they identified it, and how they overcame it. You’ll be equipped to spot some warning signs in yourself or others, and you’ll be encouraged to do something about it. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one! Adrienne Camp's new book "As For Me" is available now at LifeWay.com/asforme.

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Are you someone who doesn’t like how it feels to need people? Do you have a hard time accepting help from others? In this episode, EJ & Janice speak transparently about how hard EJ has found it to need people in his life. You’ll be challenged by their revelations about prioritizing people over productivity, and truly seeing the value in depending on others. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one! Adrienne Camp's new book "As For Me" is available now at LifeWay.com/asforme.

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com How does racial identity fit into our identities in Christ? How does one strike a proper balance that acknowledges who we are while not losing sight of whose we are? In this episode, Janice & EJ explore their journeys as proud Black people who are committed to rooting their true identities in Jesus. You’ll be challenged by the sometimes-difficult realities of their life experiences, while being encouraged by the hope of being rooted in Christ. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one! Adrienne Camp's new book "As For Me" is available now at LifeWay.com/asforme.

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com How do you handle the pressure to provide? Is our concept of men being providers based in Scripture, or have we added something more on to it from society? In this episode, Janice & EJ recount a time when EJ lost his job and came face-to-face with his inability to provide in the ways he wanted to. You’ll be challenged as you shift the burden of provision back to God, and you’ll find freedom in not needing to be more than what God created you to be. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one! Adrienne Camp's new book "As For Me" is available now at LifeWay.com/asforme.

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Can you think of an area of your life you’ve kept hidden, deciding it was a shameful and unlovable part of yourself? It can be healthy, but often so scary, to allow yourself to truly be seen. In this episode, Janice & EJ recount a time when Janice let down her guard long enough to be fully seen, and fully loved. You’ll be encouraged to be more vulnerable with those who love you, knowing that God can use their love to cast out all fear and shame. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one! Adrienne Camp's new book "As For Me" is available now at LifeWay.com/asforme.

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com You might have heard parenting wasn’t going to be a walk in the park, but did you ever imagine it could be so chaotic? In this episode, Janice & EJ share stories that helped them realize that parenting isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. You’ll be encouraged to realize that you’re not alone in it, and that parenting is less about programming your kids and more about being present, and repeatedly pointing your children to Jesus. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one! Adrienne Camp's new book "As For Me" is available now at LifeWay.com/asforme.

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com How do you show up in relationships when the ways that you think to show love aren’t the ways a person is wired to receive love? In this episode, Janice & EJ recount stories of hits and misses when it comes to celebrating and loving on family and friends. You’ll be reminded that doing life with people is all about seeing them, even when what they want doesn’t match what you’re eager to give. New episodes drop every Monday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one! Adrienne Camp's new book "As For Me" is available now at LifeWay.com/asforme.