EP 27: Unwavering Faith Pt 1 (Ft Jackie Hill Perry)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 พ.ค. 2024
- Join me Megan Ashley and Jackie Hill Perry, acclaimed author, speaker, wife, and mother graces , graces In Totality with her wisdom on everything from spiritual integrity to the delights and dilemmas of parenting. We kick things off with a behind-the-scenes story about studio's transformation and then tread into deeper waters, discussing the essence of true friendship and the nuanced dance of influence in our lives.
We encourage listeners to live boldly for the Lord, confronting the misconceptions and criticisms that can arise from a life of devout faith. In the episode, We highlight the fine line between humility and pride, and the joy that stems from genuine love and obedience to God. As we wrap up, I share insights on the power of persistence in faith and the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. And for a personal touch, Jackie and I recount the amusing and insightful origin of our friendship. Tune in for a conversation, where vulnerability meets wisdom and laughter meets life lessons.
Other topics you will hear:
-Friendship
-Faith
-Integrity
-Parenting
-Personal Growth
-Humility
-Convictions
-Accountability
-Self-awareness
-Spiritual Life
-Personal Healing
-Sanctification
-Leadership
-Communication
- Boldness
-Obedience
-Spiritual Practice
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This is what it looks like when God refines your circle to take you deeper in Him. You're moving in the right direction, Meg. The people you bring, we can tell you seek God first. Those you've kept close to you are helping you go higher in Him. In Totality is a ministry and you carry it well my sister. Keep going! 🤎🛖
Yes she does to God be all the Glory
Perfectly said!
beautifully said! 🤎
Amen, a whole ministry. Out here being gathered in the most loving and fantastic way ☺️🛖
Exactly this! Beautifully said ❤
I honesty desire a friendship like this in Jesus name...one that glorifies God and we can edify each other.
Me too.🙏🏾
Me too🥺
Same..
I AGREE!
Me too😢
“The severity of what He saved me from deserves the severity of my life.” 😮💨
THIS!! 👏🏼👏🏼😭
Amen!!! Not a bot I’m a real woman and amen! Lol cuz they say bots always say amen
Wow this needs to be on a t-shirt even as the Lord writes this on our hearts. 💕
Whew!! a WORD!!
Amen
Can we get this monthly…. Jackie needs to be a reoccurring guest! The wisdom, the friendship, the laughter, the fruit I mean it’s needed.
No. She's a bible teacher, wife, mother of 4, businesswoman, daughter and more... You can dig into the word as well. Pray that God gives you the discipline to study the word yourself
@@abbasjoy4785 🥴 simply expressing that we enjoy the teaching and banter. Witnessing the
@@abbasjoy4785interaction. It’s okay for us to express the desire to see more of it and it’s also okay if it can’t be a regular thing. Your response was unnecessary.
“In your flesh you can’t endure…You’re trying to do spiritual things by the flesh and that’s why it is not working.” 🗣️🗣️🗣️
This 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I just wanna scream!!!
Yes
God said this to me yesterday and it’s crazy that am hearing it again 😢
1 Corinthians 2:10-13
“God died, 🫵for yo raggedy self. Jesus died, for my raggedy self.” - Jackie Hill Perry, 2024
Yes! That hit so deep!
Op
@@epiphanybaldwin4527 what does that mean?
This person saying is Why don’t we read a verse or sum
Before doing what we need to do , if it wasn’t for Jesus we wouldn’t be here
Stfu why should we see ourselves as nothing just because he died on the cross
A friendship like this >> deep conversations but also a lot of laughter and realness 💕
I screameedd when Jackie said "just give her the box - friend you're weeping, you're lamenting" 🤣
It's not enough setting spray 😂😂
Jackie speaking on stewarding your children's personalities and the impact it will have on the world is just 🔥
“I’ve discovered ways to protect myself but God is saying, No I want you to trust me to be your protector “ - Jackie 🔥 This is profound
It was good to see Jackie in this light. She seems lighter and just comfortable talking with her friend and I’m here for it❤
I noticed that too. This is the least guarded (for lack of a better word) ive ever seen her on a podcast besides her own
@@bonivermectin4087😂
Yes!!! I couldn't wait to see this, the godly friendship conversation, the Jackie and Megan that is before us is refreshing!
I remember when Tim Ross said she would eventually find a group of friends that felt like family. She found it. I’m so happy for her.
You are right! And of course she tried to side-stepped it with her head bowed and that meek smile, but look at God! Won’t He do it 🙌🏾
“Sometimes we’re more committed to telling the truth than the people we’re telling the truth to” Whew! She gave language to what I’ve been feeling 🥹
She gave language to what I've been doing. Oooh the conviction 🙏
“You have a very big love for truth and a very anemic love for people.” Another conviction.🙇🏾♀️❤️🔥💯
I’ve never seen Jackie so relaxed in an interview!! It makes me so happy to see Jackie feeling so comfortable and free, I mean she started the podcast screaming 😂😂😂 The joy seems so genuine! So happy to see this duo together ❤️
It’s amazing how many of us have commented how we want a friendship like this! Dallas, TX girls who love God, Sephora, and deep content like this where ya at? 😂 like a dating ad
D-town!!
Heyy!
@@Chandrell_Sayyyyyyyyyyy!
@@kristiecharles4270heyyyy!
✝️🙋🏾♀️🙌🏾 #DallasTexas
“Do you feel gentle?” “No.” 😭😭💀💀 Jackie is hilarious.
Although I don't usually comment, watching your interaction truly touched me. It's like your friendship was destined long before you even crossed paths. Such a blessed and anointed connection
I was thinking this exact same thing. Two peas in a pod.
I’m praying for a friendship like this!
Loving God but also Sephora and Ulta trips 🔥
Yessss. Same
you read my mind sis!
Yes! 🙏🏽
Yes😂
Right all the things
Megan speaks about Jackie's integrity and l absolutely admire that in her as well, in both of them actually. Jackie is very reflective and really quick to ask for God's help to aid her communication. It also really shows her care and love for people and that she understands that every human being, no matter their background, lifestyle etc, is worthy of respect.
Jackie and Megan, you are beautiful examples to the body of believers and the world at large!🙏🏾❤️
This!❤❤❤❤❤❤
This friendship puts a huge smile on my face! God is so intentional ☺️🥹
The part where Jackie talked about needing to communicate something right away or else she feels like the person won’t care anymore, I relate to that so much. It’s so hard for me to wait to communicate something at the right time.
As a divorced mom of twins desiring friends who lives with the intent of pleasing God and becoming a light for those around him....this was so good!
Megan’s 1st icebreaker got me 💀💀 because that is so meeeee😭😂😂
Me too 😂😂😂😂😂
No fr ha😂
Literally off the deep end first meet and greet 😂
Same!! 😂
@@mjackson11 hahahaha FACTS
Whole time I’m trying to be spiritually disciplined in my flesh, when whole time I should have been asking God for the POWER. Alright now 🙌 i do appreciate the gentleness of this convo because at a low point, i already have thought about it in a not so compassionate way, so this landed for me.
i love when Miss Jackie said, "being lukewarm is the standard, its natural".....we have to mean business with God, it is NOT okay to cheat God of all the honour that He rightfully deserves. the wrong people are setting the standard on what Christianity looks like and unfortunately if we don't get to a point of complete surrender where knowing Him is all we are concerned with and reading our bible instead of sourcing his character based on who others claim He is we will never become the righteousness of God
This!!
This right here🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Jackie hit it right on the head. I lost my mom to cancer in January & God has kept me sustained because he reassured me that she is with him.🙌🏻 God ALWAYS comes through no matter the circumstance.
ALWAYS 👍
My mom died of cancer in March and I've been struggling with the weight of grief. God was speaking to me through Jackie. Thank you for being a yielded vessel.
May God hold your hand during this time and give you peace 🙏
Praying for you sis 🤍🙏🏽
Sending you so much love! May the peace of Christ be with you during this time and every time after 💕♥️!
Keep pushing toward him 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I’m praying for sis 🙏🏾❤️
literally cannot stress the importance of getting in the word i was a 'lukewarm Christian' and nothing changed me more than reading the bible, the simple awareness of who God really is and his ways. Belief isn't enough to secure your place in the kingdom he says if you love me you will obey my commandments. When you Love God you honour him. We honour our men more than God, we honour our parents more than God. The King of the universe deserves everything at the very LEAST our life as a living sacrifice.
Beautifully said
@@halfripejulie Thank you 💛 Praise God for new mercy
Thank you saying this.
Amen!!
Lol she really said let’s do a icebreaker and then proceeded to ask the most thought-provoking question 😂 like siiiiiss that ain’t breaking ice, thats diving deep!😂
" i care about all your sentences" 🥺
I love how after Megan told Jackie that she wants to hear everything she had to say that her responses got longer! Loved being able to hear this amazing GODversation
We need STEPHANIE IKE on next🙏🏽😩🙏🏽
the equalizer :)
“What looks like righteous zeal has elements of unrighteous anger.” Whewww. Conviction.🙇🏾♀️❤️🔥💯
Riiiight?!! Had this revelation hit me in real time last weekend....I was lamenting for days afterwards...until the Word of God washed me clear in mercy and grace. 👏🏾😭
@@Dr.K.Harris what a blessing🙌🏾
"We're not seeking Him just for the experience; we are seeking Him so we may know Him." - that shifted something for me.
In Nov 2016 I had a vision while I was talking on the phone. In the vision I was kneeling before Jesus in a white robe. Jesus was placing a beautiful gold crown that had a lot of jewels on my head . Jesus was wearing the brightest white robe. It look like we were in the sky. The background was dark with a lot of stars. Jesus is real!!! It look me a long time to surrender to Jesus but He waited for me and I am grateful.
God knows exactly what you need in order to move you higher in Him. Through the hurt, pain, confusion, betrayal and all the THINGS, we thought we needed. God brings it all into focus like only HE can! Continue to stand in your purpose Megan, it looks good on you!
Seeing this friendship really puts a a smile on my heart. God is good
Right! I smiled so much watching them together.
Jackie, thank you for expounding on how you are parenting your children as you assess their traits to help define their potential future. That was extremely helpful to me in this season!
Never seen Jackie be so chill and free. Loved the laughs and realness.
I love the theology Jackie comes with ( so deep and complex but simplifies the word to make sure anyone can understand regardless of where you are in your walk) and I love how Megan adds a layer to Jackie’s theology by giving practical interpretations. It’s such a symphonic form of ministry and so beautiful because it’s natural and unrehearsed.
Man O man ! The part when Jackie mentioned how one of her parents made her feel she had to rush and get to the point of what she wanted to say because she felt like they would only pay attention for a certain length of time really got me. I have a 4 year old who loves to talk and I can honestly say I do the same thing. God forgive me and help me be patient and attentive going forward with this in Jesus name
God can and will!😊
I have the same issue same age ! I really really am praying to improve myself in this area and let the child express and talk
May God help us be patient ! Amen 🙏🏿
Its acknowledging him in all you do. But!! Its reading that word for yourself and praying for the zeal to keep it up until it becomes second nature
Yess.
We gonna need more of these Megan and Jackie talks ❤️👏🏾😊
Yes. This is so needed in my life right now. Thank you Lord Jesus for sending this type of communication my way even still. Transform me by the renewing of my mind. Thank you ladies for sharing.❤
As I am listening, I am picking up on some many gems. One gem I want to highlight is what Jackie said about her daughter who is spacey. It's not that the child is ditzy, it just takes her longer to process what you are saying and etc. By Jackie sharing this bit of information, it allowed me to understand my son better. He was newly diagnosed autistic and so I am learning and adjusting. I've noticed that sometimes when I give him a command, he moves slower than I would like. So, this revelation has taught me to be more patient with him bc autistic children do process their environment differently. Thanks Jackie!
Look for James Kawala encounter with autistic children. May the Lord bless you dear.
Seeing this friendship grow is so encouraging. And to me is evidence of an answered promise. I’m encouraged.
“I know what He saved me from!!” Yes!!! When you know… your whole view on life on earth hits different. ANDD HE gave me HIS spirit ❤❤❤ 🤯🤯
i dontnthink ive ever seen jackie so comfortable relaxed and giggly in my life in a pod other than this Yall need to do more episodes together 🩷
This was so edifying, I was tearing up and its only part 1. Really praying for power of the Holy Spirit, Boldness, and Godly friendships like this! Beautiful to see!
Just realized it was titled Part 1 so excited now to see Part 2.
I literally screamed I’m so excited. Convicted instantly bc I stay having love for the Truth but anemic love for people. Lord please change my heart to speak with gentleness and love
The cliff hanger, dear Lord!😫😫😫
This conversation was so beautiful and soul stirring too. A lot of introspection. You can tell by Jackie's posture that she is soooo comfortable in that space speaking with her friend. And even how she was ready to defend Megan, it's evidence of her love and appreciation for Megan as her friend.❤️
In this episode I had soooo many laughs and gained so many insights!
Thank You LORD for this HOLY duo! Please protect them as individuals and the covenant of their friendship!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I can not wait for some type of women's conference/gathering and having Jackie as a guest! In totality is the ministry I needed.
I was just thinking that!!!
Jackies conferences are exactly what you’d expect ❤❤❤
Megan. Why? Ain't NOBODY GOT TIIIIME TO BE WAITIN UNTIL NEXT WEEK FOR PART 2... 😤😑😏
In all seriousness, AWESOME EPISODE! we've been In romans and galatians 5 in our Bible study. This is so on time! He's so faithful✝️💕
Oh my gosh! When it cut off, I was like “how dare you do this to us!?” 😂
@@NatalieLJohnson 🤣🤣🤣 major table flip moment lol
Galatians has been wrecking me lately! 😭😭
I love this friendship! God is amazing. He did this for me, I completely surrendered and he sent me a friend that is on the same page seeking the lord wholeheartedly!
One thing about when you choose to be obedient, God will show you better than the word can tell you. Great conversation, we need more like this as striving after the righteousness of Christ is a blessing and will have you thriving.
I remember the first time I saw a podcast with Meghan was when they had Jackie on for the first time. Meghan’s spiritual and personal growth is already so obvious on screen; I can only imagine what that must be like for her in her personal life.😍
When God restores, He definitely adds speed to it.🚀
And also, the friendship that Jackie and Meghan developed is beautiful to watch. I just loveee their dynamic. Two people who truly love Jesus and are complementary to each other's character can only produce good fruit.🙌🏾
I cannot wait for part 2!!!!😮💨
Meg really has some real genuine godly Christian friends around her and I love that for her.
I desire a friendship like this where you can tell each other the truth even if it’s correction according to the word and still show love. So refreshing to see! Love it!
Hey Megan, I just wanted to say that This was definitely for me. I am literally just getting over a panic attack over two weeks ago…. Which was caused by my Anxiety of death and ppl around me passing left and right and I Got scared. The intrusive thoughts, Obsessing over am I next and Just DEATH period. I find comfort in knowing another Christian experienced this and see how God has delivered you. I’m on the road to Recovery with this and I WILL OVERCOME. Trusting in the Lord.
God is so faithful! The friendship that God knew needed to happen 🥹💕🙏🏽!
Never seen Jackie interact with a friend ( outside her bff Preston) on an interview and it showed! Love yall 🫶🏽!
the laughs 🥹💕, it definitely showed!
"Theres not enough setting spray in the world to keep youuu.." 🤣🤣🤣😭 JACKIEEEE LOL God bless you both and your friendship. I love this so much!
Don’t stop seeking. We’re not seeking him because just for the experience, we’re seeking him so that we can know him.
Powerful ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
I love How each week I know I’ll get some type Of wisdom from this channel I’m so thankful for Megan and her obedience I pray to The Most High continues to bless her and her family and prospers whatever she puts her hands too.
Yes, it makes perfect sense. "Don't seek him for an experience but seek him because you want to get to know him."
I most definitely thought I was the only one seeking when i didn't want to seek him.
Megan…girl..I need part 2 like as soon as possible. This has had me in tears. It’s a lot to type but you are part of the reason that my journey is going the way that it is going. Both of y’all really. I got the devotional because of you but now I follow you both and my faith in god has grown so much
31:45 I've always been told by people that I am too deep as well. But it's a gift to feel so deeply. ❤️ You don't have to change for anyone mama.
Women of God,I love to see this, conversations about the lord and not worldly things
It’s beautiful to see women of God spreading the unadulterated truth. Continue being the salt and light to the world. Love you both, keep going‼️💜🙌🏾
I am 63 years old and I Thank God for this conversation. These young ladies have so much wisdom. Speaking The Word! Thank you both.
Im soooo happy. Yall my two FAVORITE christian black girls I can relate too. Im beyond happy y’all did a collab🫶🏾‼️🫶🏾‼️
I recently started listening to Jackie and bought her book after listening to her on the B-side. She has been such a blessing to me, and whenever I seem to need a boost or am going through, I'll see her on someone's podcast, and it will be just the conversation I need to hear. I have been in church all my life, been through the typical church hurt and strayed on more than one occasion, mad at God and numb, wanting to give up because it seemed that those who don't care about God are thriving. Here I am again. Dad is going through another cancer battle, and I am still single, wondering if that will ever change, getting older and (honestly thought) afraid of being alone and wanting the Love my parents have had for over 50 years. Heartbroken and trying Jesus, Again, ashamed at times, but God is showing me that He was always there no matter where I was in life. Even in my brokenness and sin, he was there and loved me anyway. Whew, i tear up because i want to be that faithful to Him, so I pray, Lord, i believe, so help my unbelief; I often thought my issue was trust, but He showed me no, its your faith, you don't believe I'm good, you don't believe I've forgiven you, you don't believe ill never leave you or forsake you and I want you; He is saying to me; to stick around, don't give up and ill show you who i am. Thank you Megan and Jackie for this conversation, it has blessed me today, tears streaming down my face. I wont give up and in this season, ill keep praying, and keep seeking God even when i don't "Feel" like it. Can't wait for part 2.
This is very true what Jackie said, the ones that think we are doing the most about God are the luke warm Christians. True Christianity is experiencing the sufferings of Christ and sharing his glory. Acknowledging Christ Holy Spirit and God following them wholeheartedly is deep. Loving people that persecute you is hard but we are called to do it and praying for them. I don’t fight you with words but I fight you in prayer making sure my heart is pure before God and forgiveness is the core, love is the core because that is who God is.
8 min in and I wanna run around and shout! MY GOD!! I already know this conversation is needed and necessary and Holy Spirit led and God glorifying.
Love you both so so much!
We are spoiled, which is why we need to prepare by knowing his word and letting it renew our minds and lives. I believe he is coming back soon, so we need to get our oil ready for the tough times ahead!!
Wow! “Your expression of God is a reflection of your relationship” That’s what i gathered! This was the episode i needed i literally prayed the other day because i was wavering in my relationship with God! I’m back on my feet. Megan continue to do Gods works you already know he don’t play about you
You guys together are so spiritually and mentally beautiful. I feel Jackie when she talks about faith over feelings. We so deeply want to feel God but lack having faith. It’s so real for me right now. Keeping the faith strong is hard when we us humans are so used to feeling everything!
The fact that we kinda saw the genesis of this friendship makes me wanna cry😭😍♥️ I love love it.🎉
I really appreciate what Jackie said about being rushed to speak as a child. I have a child that I am probably rushing in the same way and this has convicted me.
featuring whoooo??? this is the greatest collab ever y'all, I'm so excited to watch 💕
I have been following Jackie and Preston since their P4CM poetry days as well as Ezekiel. I have attended one of their events. I have to say I truly enjoyed this interview and it was soooo encouraging spiritually. Megan I don't know what happened to you and Simone but God knew what he was doing because apparently he was calling you higher and you finally said YES❤. I love watching these interviews and the Perry's ❤. I always feel encouraged in the Lord by the nuggets dropped. Thank you ladies for obeying holy spirit 🙏❤️
Hear me out, Megan, Jackie, Tim Ross & Santoria on one pod🙏🏽!!!! I love how raw Jackie is. While I’m currently getting spiritually fed I don’t like when people sugar coat lol I couldn’t wait until these 2 got together ♥️
I was the third child and never received the attention as my other siblings. In a way, it has made me become a stronger person. I missed the relationships of my parents. I praise God for things in my life.
I’m praying for a friendship like this. This is a beautiful example of what God can have for you on the other side ❤
Awwwwwww
Just when it was getting to meat at the end 😫. Whew keep this up Megan because your podcast alone makes me WANT to love God more and know who he is and just serve him with everything i got and it’s probably not enough!
We need Jackie on here every other week or something 😅. Thank the Lord for real authentic friendship 🫶🏽🙏🏽
I so needed to hear this, “even though I don’t feel it, pursue Him by faith.” 👏🏽🙌🏽 Feelings are fickle. They change constantly. So we can’t rely upon our feelings. It is our faith that pleases Him. ❤
I am just so proud of Meg and I pray she knows she’s inspiring so many of us to learn how to better navigate life with God at the core. It’s just so edifying to see and hear her connect with these amazing guests. God has the final say and I just love this direction for her ❤
This is the dynamic duo we didn’t know we needed. Meg we are so grateful for your Yes to God because you and helping us on our walk with the Lord!!! 🛖🛖🛖
This was right on time! Praying for friendships like this where nothing is “too deep”
Thank you Lord. I am raising 2 of my grandchildren. They have two different personalities. I love them both the same. However, one feels I favor one over the other and it is so sad and I am praying God to help us. Please God strengthen her. SHE needs you. I am trying my best to encourage her to believe that you are in the mist of her life.
I pray God will instruct you on how to show his unconditional love to both of them.
Ahhh! The way I screamed and immediately clicked when I saw Jackie!
Megan, I just love the way God is elevating you and your circle! Everything about you and around you is highly blessed!
"The severity of what he saved me from deserves the severity of [totality] of my life" Yes God!❤😢🙌🙌🙌
Today things didn't go as I planned for them to go and instantly I began to get upset, thinking negatively, even planning for more bad news; but in the midst I sat down and got on TH-cam...... This video was calling my name! Boy! Am I so grateful I watched the entire interview Thank you ladies your message was well received. It's not my job to plan anything and expect the outcome to be as I desire, being faithful to the Lord means allowing him to run the show and make all of my plans. OBEDIENCE!!!! Lord I surrender!!!!!!
When we ask God to give us practical/real life examples, this is it! God restores y'all! HE RESTORES! LOVE this episode and looking forward to pt.2🫶🏽
This was so edifying to my Soul! I feel myself pulling away from the Most High because of my fleshy desires. I get told that I'm over the top when it comes to God and He knows we're not perfect. But I feel I'm at my best when I stay focused on God's word and walk His walk.
I love how we saw this friendship coming in the spirit so now to see the fruit of it makes me feel warm inside and inspired and encouraged.
There’s nothing like having a friend who loves and honors the Lord with their life. Beautiful discussion ladies ❤️🙏🏽
Jackie, I felt you on that with the long-winded talking thing. One of my parents did that to me too. And then it carried into other relationships I've had in the past. Still tryna conquer that. But, I wanna say when you spoke about your daughters gifts it made me look forward to having kids one day. That was so beautiful.
Heavy on the seek God even when you don’t feel anything or even feel like doing it at all. Thank you for that bite of encouragement❤
37:25 When y’all started talking the same thoughts that I have everyday, I KNEW that y’all know the same Jesus that I love 😂 people do not understand until they understand 💕 God bless you both sisters 💕💖🤗
I love how the Lord gives you confirmation. I have been struggling to read my word because of something I'm going through in my life but by the Spirit I just kept telling myself that I'm just going to keep showing up and reading and going with the flow and just let God work how He works. I have been feeling dry, like I just don't feel like praying or anything but because I pressed through it, God is coming through and hearing these ladies talk about pressing through and seeking God even when you don't feel like it gives me so much hope.
I laughed till I cried. And I cried cried.
You both confirmed many things for me. Thank you for being encouragers and God-seeking examples.
Blessings. 🙏🏾💚