I understand that the message of this episode wasn't specifically about what I'm going to mention, but it truly emphasizes the importance of marrying someone who is divinely chosen for you and is devoted to reading the Word and nurturing their relationship with God. This podcast episode illustrates it perfectly-this man consistently prays for his wife, contends with demons to shield her, and actively protects her, demonstrating strong leadership qualities.
So critical. The church tends to lazer focus on preaching about marriage, skipping over praying and waiting for your God-sent mate. Christians rush into marriage without seeking God first and asking whether they (the man/woman) is the one He has for them.
100%, i think its important to understand that marriage is a calling, a ministry and when the time comes for you to maximize on the mandate and/or assignment for which God entrusted you with the partner you're one with, you must be ready and QUICK to discern and/or stand in the gap. So beautiful that he trusts us this much with one another, may we all find our kingdom-ordained mate.
I love how Preston was ready to anoint Jackie with oil. Your broadcast has become my favorite one to watch. Watching you two apply scripture is a great teacher.
He brought so much clarity. I recently have been praying against anger and even questioning myself as to why I am feeling that way. But realizing, we must go to God daily and die to self. Spiritual warfare is going on that we must recognize.
I’m so glad y’all shared . Viewers tend to assume our shepherds have it all together and living without a worry or care. You guys have been such a blessing. I will definitely keep you guys in prayer! ❤❤❤
I've found that the book of Psalms gives me permission to just unravel at the Lords feet- unashamedly. No warfare prayers l, no working, just being naked before God, being vulnerable with Him. And God ALWAYS moves when I keep that real with him, without fail. Sometimes legalism is thinking I have to do something to be in good standing, but really all I need is to be, be a child of God. A humble and contrite heart God does not despise.
This girl said: "sometimes i want to be delivered without working for it"!!!! And the problem is that i then condemn myself for feeling that way and that takes me even further from God😢
Greetings Mr & Mrs Perry, Last week Jackie the Lord dropped you in my spirit to pray for you, and your family. Leaders in general. This is so important. This episode was confirming why He dropped you in my heart to pray. We have to continue to cover one another as we serve the Kingdom of God.
Moments like fighting depression are like the thorn in the flesh that Paul speaks of. Worship helps to move me out of that with prayer, meditating on scripture that is a direct weapon against the attack of the enemy, & for sure, tears are liquid words to God & I know He sees them all so I cry it out by allowing myself to process instead of push. Asking God to use my weakness to demonstrate His strength as He promised Paul in response to Paul asking Him to remove the thorn. Man I love how you guys are so willing to talk about real people issues as followers of Christ.
"It's times like these I fill smacked back in the middle" Wow, I felt that Jackie. What a revelation about God's sanctification process. We shouldn't be depressed when we find ourselves being tempted but look it as an opportunity to overcome the test and grow stronger in Christ. It doesn't always mean we are doing something wrong. God is purifying our heart and exposing the things inside us that we need to pray about. John 15:5 "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
This why 😊I love this couple. They are genuine and keep it so real. I have started to read and pray more because of their ministry. Thank you, and thank you, God.
August was crying and the dog was barking… the devil is attacking in the spirit. We fight not against flesh and blood but against powers and principalities of the air. I will keep praying the Lord will strengthen you and place you on His solid foundation.
Bruh, I can sit here for hours with the Perry’s. Pray that God’s strength be with you and me. It gets hard, but praise God that He’s the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. 🙌🏾
Praying for you all’s ministry. It is hard being in a leadership position, the consecration no one sees. All they see is the fruit. Which is your reason to KEEP GOING. We know we do it for Gods glory, the fact that people see you guys fruit is the fruit itself. I’m sure everyone watching is routing for you and keeping you lifted in prayer.🤍🙌🏾
Hello Perry’s 👋 Topic suggestion: I would love for you guys to speak on the topic of emotionalism in the church and Christian’s . A lot of people be having a passion for God and not reading their word and based their whole walk with God with feelings and optimism. Please please speak in this. I would love to hear your take !
'I didn't feel like fighting it' - I feel so seen rn! This is one the hardest battles I'm going through while trying to deal with anger from trauma. It feels like my heart and love for Jesus (and for everyone) just dies when it takes over and I don't want to fight it.
I woke up this morning feeling under attack, and I texted some girlfriends to stand in the gap. One of them sent me this episode. Prior to that, I had not known your channel existed. I am grateful for praying friends 🙌 Thank you for sharing the raw parts of your life with us ❤❤❤
“Sometimes you want to be delivered without working for it.” Wow 🤯 truer words have never been spoken! I so appreciate this episode. I have a solid foundation in Christ, but i struggle with times of discouragement and depression. There are times where you just can’t fight the weariness. The only thing i can do sometimes is say Jesus please help me.
I relate so much to Jackie. I've always been moody and easily go into depression. I was suicidal before Jesus i praise God He's delivered me of that but i still can struggle with joy. I dont have a husband but praise God i have an amazing bunch of sisters and a few brothers in Christ. I praise God for these honest conversations. Sometimes i give in fighting as it feels daily and i get weary. So thankful God already covered us feeling like this and spoke into it in there. so much wisdom here from Preston.
I had been medidating on the story of chadrak,meschak and abednego . I couldn't get it over that God is even there in the blast furnace just because he loves you and not he has to. I love you guys. Just praying to meet you one day 😊
I cannot express enough gratitude for your transparency, for your articulation of feelings, and for creating a safe place to admit, that even in the kingdom, depressive feelings are present. It has taken me a loooonnnngggg time to acknowledge and admit that what I have been feeling IS depression. The problem is, it’s not consistent. It doesn’t look like what movies say depression looks like. It doesn’t feel like, what folks who are medically diagnosed as depressed describe. It is an overwhelming feeling that I sometimes can’t understand what triggers it, and I don’t know how to shake it. This has made me feel even more safe, and ok, to talk to our Father about these feelings without feeling guilty, or shameful, or sinful. THANK YOU 🥰🙏🏾
This was so needed and so timely. My husband is a pastor and the best word for this week is afflicted! We have felt like we are both experiencing a demonic attack of anxiety and darkness. I pulled this podcast up after coming home from Wednesday night band rehearsal for church and guess what song I’m singing on Sunday? “Broken Vessels” by Hillsong. God is cool yall! Praising Him tonight!
Not only was this a really good conversation but one thing that really stood out is the way they both cover each other in prayer and run to God first when something isn’t right. This is the type love and healthy partnership that God is glorified through.
I’m soooo glad I listened to this episode. Jackie said something in the beginning about wanting to be delivered without doing the work 😮💨😮💨😮💨 I’ve been struggling with irritation, a jealous spirit, depression, and anger for the past couple weeks. Somewhere around 29 mins Preston said “God wants us to come to Him” and that’s what I’ve been doing. When I say it’s hard to go to God or see His glory when so many spiritual attacks are happening simultaneously. Thank you for this exchange. I love the transparency and as a Christian, I relate. I’m constantly reminded that God is always with me 🙏🏾✨
He’s working the natural in very supernatural ways!! Amen to that. Thank you for sharing this level of honesty, vulnerability and transparency. Your week has resembled my week and Lord this conversation has been a blessing. Thank you both and I will continue to pray for you guys.
4 minutes in and already I absolutely love the realness! Too many times in life, we're taught to fake it til we make it or just push through. But if we're honest with ourselves, sometimes we just want to crawl back into bed. Having a safe space to unpack it all can truly be healing in itself ❤🙌🏽 AMEN!
"When I feel like I've concord something and then it pops back up, I feel depressed." I feel those words big right now. I love you guys! You compliment each other so well.
We are praying for your family. Thank you for choosing to still pour onto us with a genuine sense of vulnerability. You model radical obedience (which I'm currently learning and practicing) so very well for me.
I'm so thankful for the realness and the transparency and the fact that ya'll can laugh through the pain. Lord, I pray that you bless the Perry family and give them strength for the journey. In Jesus mighty name. ❤🙏
I rewatched this multiple times because the message is what I need right now. I’ve had a really really rough week, and I can honestly say that the enemy was attaching me with depression. This message is a blessing. Thank you for showing up to record despite your challenges and reminding us to look at Jesus in the midst of our storm. God bless you all.
I hardly ever comment here...but....my GOD...this week tried to throw me from hither to over there! This was revelatory and confirmatory for me...Thank you for your obedience!
Thank you both for being transparent and being vulnerable by speaking of what you struggle with. It helps us Christians who struggle with similar situations instead of speaking as if you don't struggle which just causes those who do struggle feel less than it's all Jesus and with out him we are helpless. God bless you guys your family and ministry's in Jesus Christ name amen
Thank you for pushing through what you guys were going through and made the the podcast. Jackie, I’m going through a period where I resonate exactly with the irritation and mood swings you’re referring to. I always feel bad because I think a Christian should be Better. But knowing your story about a very recent experience gives me hope. So thank you and thank God that the body is here.
I am floored with tears and gratitude listening to this podcast episode. There are times where I don’t comment, because I don’t know what to say or I don’t wanna sound corny, but to be so raw and candid, I have been angry and I have felt crushed and I have suffered for long with the Lord. I have cried out how long and how can this feel like love when it feels like this and it doesn’t. But He loves me all the more. In my doubt and questions and deep grief He has called me to Himself. Thank you both for pointing us towards His throne and to scripture, for reminding us of His nearness, and for showing us the pressing and the breaking and the vulnerability of your life experience as imperfect people pursuing a perfect God. Thank you, Jackie and Preston
Dear family, thank you for talking about this. It’s so refreshing to know it’s not only you that’s going through it. I really need to get into therapy with a Christian therapist to correlate it back to the Bible with scriptures. Thank you again for this episode and showing up despite it all. You have blessed me and many others I’m sure.
I needed this. Depression has been showing its dark cloud on me lately. Jackie thank you for your transparency. God used you to even speak to people like me who do try to fight it alone. This just freed me while making me feel seen all at the same time. I can't wait to see you both live next month.
How I feel seen😮❤...The irritation, the not wanting to fight! The reminder that we can do nothing without him! 😭. Oh Jesus is so good to us. You two!!!
This is good to hear and we take for granted what the cost you all pay to disciple people like me. I ask God to walk with you and your family, for your protection in Jesus name. I love the psalm that says, “your word gives me comfort in my affliction”. I relate to Jackie with the wave of depression that I have to fight. It came to me outta nowhere yesterday and I felt that old pit in my stomach that I used to have and it reminded me how far the Lord has carried me through that. I pray for God to release His Grace and strength over every task and in every trial. In Jesus name. Amen
You all are treasures. Both of you definitely experience spiritual warfare because of your calls. Keep living a life fully surrendered. God has ya'll in His right righteousness hand. So thankful for and proud of you all ❤😊🙏🏽
Yesterday during my time with the Lord he kept speaking to me about Joy. I began to pray and I began to declare His goodness. This has been a tough season but His Joy is our strength. As I prayed I started to declare how we are pressed and not crushed. When I finished I looked up the verse and read about the Jars of Clay. I find God's grace and mercy for us is so amazing that I would bump into this video today. Thank you for being faithful to what He is speaking.
It was God who had me searching and landing here. This week has been a dark pit of my mental health. This was needed by me as a reminder. I appreciate you.
Thank you for the transparency. We need to see how we can walk out the word when we face difficult times in our lives. Praying for you Mr. and Mrs. Perry. Lord thy word is Truth.
This was sooo good!!! I’ve been feeling that spirit of depression and irritation for about a 2 weeks now as well as my close friends and people from my church. I feel like the Lord is giving us the grace move through it. Keeping my mind on the word. This is a real attack in the body
I am watching this episode and all I can say is how blessed I am to have such wealth of spiritual wisdom available to me. God bless you guys immensely ❤
Thank you for your vulnerability. This message was deeply encouraging: Christ truly is made perfect in our weakness. Lifting you up to Jesus: may He sustain you, may He be made known through you, may His love be evident in you, may He protect you during the trials and temptations. ❤ Big love from Durban, South Africa, to y'all ❤
Timely word, I’m telling you.. timely word. With the depression, suffering, trusting, and the peace that surpasses understanding. Anddd 2 Corinthians 7 God also spoke to me too!! God definitely uses others to comfort us! Thank you God! Thank you two for your vulnerability and sharing! For those experiencing depression also, God gave me this word: ““Arise [from spiritual depression to a new life], shine [be radiant with the glory and brilliance of the Lord]; for your light has come, And the glory and brilliance of the Lord has risen upon you. For in fact, darkness will cover the earth And deep darkness will cover the peoples; But the Lord will rise upon you [Jerusalem] And His glory and brilliance will be seen on you.” Isaiah 60:1-2 AMP ❤❤
I was literally sitting here, venting out loud to God about how I’m irritated even though I’ve had a good day and I was fine minutes ago. I decided to turn on a random Perry podcast, and this is the one that I was drawn to MY GOD! I love you guys opening up because it makes me feel less isolated in my battles. A history of depression isn’t always talked about like this by Christians and I feel so seen and supported hearing you all talk about the reality of dealing with it in Christ
This podcast was so good and so needed for all believers. This one is definitely one of my favorite episodes! Thank you for your openness. That's why I love y'all.. Always keeping it real!
So many nuggets from this episode…One thing that stood out is how Preston covers Jackie. I just cannot imagine settling for less than that. Life is hard,we need to be equally yoked.
It’s funny how before I opened the podcast I was like how are Jackie and Preston able to show up every time so effortlessly, only to hear you guys talking about how you struggled to show up for this podcast. Thank you for showing us your human side. We definitely need to pray for you guys and not just enjoy the podcast.
Praying for you both. The Lord delivered me too from a lifestyle that was not from God and Jackie's message encouraged me so much to stay strong and believe the conviction that the Holy spirit placed in my heart. Im so happy that you have found such an amazing Godly man 🙏
“Sanctification is a process! God wants us to continue to come to him. ” - Preston Perry 💯💯💯 John 15:5 - love this verse ! God is always with us, in all our trials and struggles!
This was oh so refreshing. Been having the same thoughts and questioning presence of anger. It’s so great to hear the transparency and realness from you two. Assures us that we are all going through things in our fight for the gospel.
“Don’t just enjoy them every week, pray for them”😮💨 People are so quick to judge other believers, especially pastors, etc but will you pray for them?😐
I’ve just been feeling down last few days. I came to the gym put on with the Perry’s and this episode has been such breath of fresh air and a blessing. Thank you 🙏🏽
The way that He loves us. Thank you for being obedient and recording this episode in spite of how both of you felt. I have just come out of a major depressive episode that has lingered for almost 3 years and it culminated with suxicixde ideation. I opened up to a few friends and they prayed for me and felt much lighter. Since last night I've seen God's footprints in the messages I've been listening to and conversations I've had. He is indeed with us.
Favorite quote, "Sometimes I feel like I want to be delivered without working for it". I'm going through the same issues with my weight. It's been so hard to stay motivated. I pray continually and listen to sermons on gluttony, meditate and confess. Sometimes I get so frustrated when all the work shows little improvement. Sometimes slipping into the darkness (complacency) just feels comfortable. I know my work will produce fruit but sometimes I just don't have the motivation to fight.
Sometimes though you reach out and people disregard you while you're busy being vulnerable with them. For me, that has been the worst because it further convinces me that I'm good on my own.
@MoTee1 don't fall for the trick of the enemy, his job is to distract and divide. Father God created us with community in mind, yes we need each other but also, can't lay a load on someone that in the moment they're not equipped to carry. I would say pray for the right person/people to be in your circle and trust God with all of it.
I certainly understand where you come from. That’s nothing but the enemy. I know that feeling way too well and I have friends who feels the exact same. It sucks to feel like a burden to others so we sit alone with our struggles. And in that tension is where the devil wants to keep us. Isolation is not the key. Hopefully and prayerfully u can find a solid community who is God and Biblically led to assist u and be there for your transparency.
I love this couple so much. I watched them often. What a power pack couple. Is ironic just last night on a Wednesday night in my church. I spoke on “if burnt out was a person coming from first king 19 dealing with Elijah. And then I hear this today 22 hours later. The enemy is on attack, but God she’ll get the glory out of our lives! Jesus says, COME unto me, are you who are burdened and I will give you rest. I hear you guys off to say. That sounds so spiritual. we are spiritual people. I know what you mean and roundabout way you don’t want over spiritualize things. But laying hands on his heart to pray is spiritual because it’s not going to give away in the natural. It’s beautiful you guys are amazing.
12 minutes in and I am Amen'ing everything you're sharing, Jackie. Broken but a vessel of/for God's strength and presence. So good ❤ thanks for sharing the real tings of us human God-lovers
Thank you for allowing God to use you guys! I resonated with you Jackie. I cried within the 1st 5 mins of this podcast because I understand. May God continue to be with you Jackie and give you victory as He will to me as well! Blessings!
Been trying to live out so many of the verses yall mentioned about rejoicing in suffering. Thanks for the insight. Trust in His grace: position your thoughts and heart to be empowered, knowing He will, and process everything with Him. What a beautiful covenant we have. Be a Joy Rebel. Grace and Peace!
I loved this episode because some days I get irritated quickly or feel depressed for no reason and I often isolate myself and feel far from God (which makes me more depressed) because God is love and peace so when I don’t feel that I feel like he’s not near me but this episode helped me understand that he’s not only with me but it’s him that will help me get through it. Thank you ❤️
I think you for being so honest Jackie and that you walk in truth no covering up the veil has been taken off our eyes we walk in truth all Glory to God. Ohhh my gosh I’m reading Michael Heiser this is too crazy love you guys
Jars of clay. I ministered to a few of my younger sisters using parts of Psalm 139. I was moved to make up a little song on being fearfully and wonderfully made, adding we are jars of clay Jesus made. Happy Belated Mother's Day Jackie. Congrats on your new book, Mr. Perry. Some of us may be more prone to depression than others which I believe is rooted in anger turned inward towards ourselves. We must let go and trust God more. Always enjoy your podcasts. ❤️
I needed this word. The reminder that Yeshua is in my boat. Learning to be glad when afflicted. Understanding that my anger is a symptom as well as a weapon.
“sometimes I want to be delivered without working for it” RUN YOUR MOUTH‼️ I LOVE IT ‼️
Yessss!!! We all have been there. My God help us!!
I love them!! Their honesty and truth is sooo pure.
Man! ..sometimes we just be tired of fighting tho..worn out, exhausted, exasperated. Lol. But God!
I can totally relate to this statement. I remind myself when I am weak, He is my strength. Life be tough but GOD!
that got me a little bit because I sholl do be asking and not doing a thing
I understand that the message of this episode wasn't specifically about what I'm going to mention, but it truly emphasizes the importance of marrying someone who is divinely chosen for you and is devoted to reading the Word and nurturing their relationship with God. This podcast episode illustrates it perfectly-this man consistently prays for his wife, contends with demons to shield her, and actively protects her, demonstrating strong leadership qualities.
So critical. The church tends to lazer focus on preaching about marriage, skipping over praying and waiting for your God-sent mate. Christians rush into marriage without seeking God first and asking whether they (the man/woman) is the one He has for them.
you are looking at what I am looking at. the marriage covenant and bond. Husband love your wife as Christ loves the church...
So good!
100%, i think its important to understand that marriage is a calling, a ministry and when the time comes for you to maximize on the mandate and/or assignment for which God entrusted you with the partner you're one with, you must be ready and QUICK to discern and/or stand in the gap. So beautiful that he trusts us this much with one another, may we all find our kingdom-ordained mate.
Broooooooooooo 💯💯💯 same thing I got from this
Praying for the people we listen to and watch that help us grow closer to God is essential 🤎
Ugh you guys, thank you for being so honest about the lack of desire to fight all the time. 🥺
Yes! This, I always explained this to people and felt alone. Sometimes I’m just tired.
I love how Preston was ready to anoint Jackie with oil. Your broadcast has become my favorite one to watch. Watching you two apply scripture is a great teacher.
I did not know that irritation came from anger. Wow, that explains a lot with me. Now I know what to pray against. Thank you for teaching me that.
Same 😢
He brought so much clarity. I recently have been praying against anger and even questioning myself as to why I am feeling that way. But realizing, we must go to God daily and die to self. Spiritual warfare is going on that we must recognize.
Saaaaaame!!!
Same!!😩
"Sometimes I want to be delivered without working for it " has been me since my mom passed 😔
Abide... Abide... Abide.
I thoroughly understand 😭
I’m so glad y’all shared . Viewers tend to assume our shepherds have it all together and living without a worry or care. You guys have been such a blessing. I will definitely keep you guys in prayer! ❤❤❤
I've found that the book of Psalms gives me permission to just unravel at the Lords feet- unashamedly. No warfare prayers l, no working, just being naked before God, being vulnerable with Him. And God ALWAYS moves when I keep that real with him, without fail. Sometimes legalism is thinking I have to do something to be in good standing, but really all I need is to be, be a child of God.
A humble and contrite heart God does not despise.
….. I needed this.
Yesss! So true!🗣️💯
Thank you 🩷
This girl said: "sometimes i want to be delivered without working for it"!!!! And the problem is that i then condemn myself for feeling that way and that takes me even further from God😢
Greetings Mr & Mrs Perry,
Last week Jackie the Lord dropped you in my spirit to pray for you, and your family. Leaders in general. This is so important. This episode was confirming why He dropped you in my heart to pray. We have to continue to cover one another as we serve the Kingdom of God.
Moments like fighting depression are like the thorn in the flesh that Paul speaks of. Worship helps to move me out of that with prayer, meditating on scripture that is a direct weapon against the attack of the enemy, & for sure, tears are liquid words to God & I know He sees them all so I cry it out by allowing myself to process instead of push. Asking God to use my weakness to demonstrate His strength as He promised Paul in response to Paul asking Him to remove the thorn. Man I love how you guys are so willing to talk about real people issues as followers of Christ.
"It's times like these I fill smacked back in the middle" Wow, I felt that Jackie.
What a revelation about God's sanctification process. We shouldn't be depressed when we find ourselves being tempted but look it as an opportunity to overcome the test and grow stronger in Christ. It doesn't always mean we are doing something wrong. God is purifying our heart and exposing the things inside us that we need to pray about.
John 15:5 "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
I've been praying for you guys and will continue to pray because the devil desires to sift you as wheat, BUT GOD!!!
But God!❤
36:11 When Preston said, "my child can't go through something that doesn't affect me"🙌🏾🙌🏾and connected it to 1Peter4:13 . Wow wow wow🤯🤯🤯🤯
This why 😊I love this couple. They are genuine and keep it so real. I have started to read and pray more because of their ministry. Thank you, and thank you, God.
August was crying and the dog was barking… the devil is attacking in the spirit. We fight not against flesh and blood but against powers and principalities of the air. I will keep praying the Lord will strengthen you and place you on His solid foundation.
Bruh, I can sit here for hours with the Perry’s. Pray that God’s strength be with you and me. It gets hard, but praise God that He’s the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. 🙌🏾
“Sometimes I want to be delivered without working for it”
Relate to that . Listening
Praying for you all’s ministry. It is hard being in a leadership position, the consecration no one sees. All they see is the fruit. Which is your reason to KEEP GOING. We know we do it for Gods glory, the fact that people see you guys fruit is the fruit itself. I’m sure everyone watching is routing for you and keeping you lifted in prayer.🤍🙌🏾
Hello Perry’s 👋
Topic suggestion: I would love for you guys to speak on the topic of emotionalism in the church and Christian’s .
A lot of people be having a passion for God and not reading their word and based their whole walk with God with feelings and optimism. Please please speak in this. I would love to hear your take !
I feel like this is always rooted in their discussion. I’d love to hear them dive deeper though. 😊
'I didn't feel like fighting it' - I feel so seen rn! This is one the hardest battles I'm going through while trying to deal with anger from trauma. It feels like my heart and love for Jesus (and for everyone) just dies when it takes over and I don't want to fight it.
I woke up this morning feeling under attack, and I texted some girlfriends to stand in the gap. One of them sent me this episode. Prior to that, I had not known your channel existed. I am grateful for praying friends 🙌
Thank you for sharing the raw parts of your life with us ❤❤❤
“Sometimes you want to be delivered without working for it.” Wow 🤯 truer words have never been spoken! I so appreciate this episode. I have a solid foundation in Christ, but i struggle with times of discouragement and depression. There are times where you just can’t fight the weariness. The only thing i can do sometimes is say Jesus please help me.
What the heck ?? How is it that I’ve been feeling this way and I come on here and hear this ? You’re amazing God! Thank you.
Girl, same! I didn’t know how to put it into words, but they literally did
Wow..same here
I relate so much to Jackie. I've always been moody and easily go into depression. I was suicidal before Jesus i praise God He's delivered me of that but i still can struggle with joy. I dont have a husband but praise God i have an amazing bunch of sisters and a few brothers in Christ. I praise God for these honest conversations. Sometimes i give in fighting as it feels daily and i get weary. So thankful God already covered us feeling like this and spoke into it in there. so much wisdom here from Preston.
I had been medidating on the story of chadrak,meschak and abednego . I couldn't get it over that God is even there in the blast furnace just because he loves you and not he has to. I love you guys. Just praying to meet you one day 😊
UGH PRESTON you be making me cry at 36:09. Such a beautiful reminder that the Father suffers too when we suffer, because of His love for us
I cannot express enough gratitude for your transparency, for your articulation of feelings, and for creating a safe place to admit, that even in the kingdom, depressive feelings are present. It has taken me a loooonnnngggg time to acknowledge and admit that what I have been feeling IS depression. The problem is, it’s not consistent. It doesn’t look like what movies say depression looks like. It doesn’t feel like, what folks who are medically diagnosed as depressed describe. It is an overwhelming feeling that I sometimes can’t understand what triggers it, and I don’t know how to shake it. This has made me feel even more safe, and ok, to talk to our Father about these feelings without feeling guilty, or shameful, or sinful. THANK YOU 🥰🙏🏾
This was so needed and so timely. My husband is a pastor and the best word for this week is afflicted! We have felt like we are both experiencing a demonic attack of anxiety and darkness. I pulled this podcast up after coming home from Wednesday night band rehearsal for church and guess what song I’m singing on Sunday? “Broken Vessels” by Hillsong. God is cool yall! Praising Him tonight!
Not only was this a really good conversation but one thing that really stood out is the way they both cover each other in prayer and run to God first when something isn’t right. This is the type love and healthy partnership that God is glorified through.
I woke up this morning not having the desire to fight. This conversation is so liberating, glory to the Lord. Thank you🌸
I’m soooo glad I listened to this episode. Jackie said something in the beginning about wanting to be delivered without doing the work 😮💨😮💨😮💨 I’ve been struggling with irritation, a jealous spirit, depression, and anger for the past couple weeks. Somewhere around 29 mins Preston said “God wants us to come to Him” and that’s what I’ve been doing. When I say it’s hard to go to God or see His glory when so many spiritual attacks are happening simultaneously. Thank you for this exchange. I love the transparency and as a Christian, I relate. I’m constantly reminded that God is always with me 🙏🏾✨
He’s working the natural in very supernatural ways!! Amen to that. Thank you for sharing this level of honesty, vulnerability and transparency. Your week has resembled my week and Lord this conversation has been a blessing. Thank you both and I will continue to pray for you guys.
4 minutes in and already I absolutely love the realness! Too many times in life, we're taught to fake it til we make it or just push through. But if we're honest with ourselves, sometimes we just want to crawl back into bed. Having a safe space to unpack it all can truly be healing in itself ❤🙌🏽 AMEN!
This is why it’s so important to have people who you can lean into. And not just any people
"When I feel like I've concord something and then it pops back up, I feel depressed." I feel those words big right now. I love you guys! You compliment each other so well.
We are praying for your family. Thank you for choosing to still pour onto us with a genuine sense of vulnerability. You model radical obedience (which I'm currently learning and practicing) so very well for me.
I'm so thankful for the realness and the transparency and the fact that ya'll can laugh through the pain. Lord, I pray that you bless the Perry family and give them strength for the journey. In Jesus mighty name. ❤🙏
I rewatched this multiple times because the message is what I need right now. I’ve had a really really rough week, and I can honestly say that the enemy was attaching me with depression. This message is a blessing. Thank you for showing up to record despite your challenges and reminding us to look at Jesus in the midst of our storm. God bless you all.
I loooooove the Perrys!!!! They are so real and raw! We need more Christians to be vulnerable
I think this is one of my favorite episodes yet.
I hardly ever comment here...but....my GOD...this week tried to throw me from hither to over there! This was revelatory and confirmatory for me...Thank you for your obedience!
Thank you both for being transparent and being vulnerable by speaking of what you struggle with. It helps us Christians who struggle with similar situations instead of speaking as if you don't struggle which just causes those who do struggle feel less than it's all Jesus and with out him we are helpless. God bless you guys your family and ministry's in Jesus Christ name amen
Thank you for pushing through what you guys were going through and made the the podcast. Jackie, I’m going through a period where I resonate exactly with the irritation and mood swings you’re referring to. I always feel bad because I think a Christian should be Better. But knowing your story about a very recent experience gives me hope. So thank you and thank God that the body is here.
I highly appreciate this convo. I’ve been talking to some of my close friends about this and war fare is a real thing. Thanks for being transparent.
I am floored with tears and gratitude listening to this podcast episode. There are times where I don’t comment, because I don’t know what to say or I don’t wanna sound corny, but to be so raw and candid, I have been angry and I have felt crushed and I have suffered for long with the Lord. I have cried out how long and how can this feel like love when it feels like this and it doesn’t. But He loves me all the more. In my doubt and questions and deep grief He has called me to Himself. Thank you both for pointing us towards His throne and to scripture, for reminding us of His nearness, and for showing us the pressing and the breaking and the vulnerability of your life experience as imperfect people pursuing a perfect God. Thank you, Jackie and Preston
Dear family, thank you for talking about this. It’s so refreshing to know it’s not only you that’s going through it. I really need to get into therapy with a Christian therapist to correlate it back to the Bible with scriptures. Thank you again for this episode and showing up despite it all. You have blessed me and many others I’m sure.
That hospital story was hysterical. I rarely laugh out loud watching videos but this was great. Thanks for all you do😊
I needed this. Depression has been showing its dark cloud on me lately. Jackie thank you for your transparency. God used you to even speak to people like me who do try to fight it alone. This just freed me while making me feel seen all at the same time. I can't wait to see you both live next month.
This was soooooo good!!!!! Praise Jesus. Praying for your continual spiritual and physical protection.
I'm so glad you aired this podcast. This transparency ministers even better than a sermon at times. It certainly ministered to me. Thank you
How I feel seen😮❤...The irritation, the not wanting to fight! The reminder that we can do nothing without him! 😭. Oh Jesus is so good to us. You two!!!
Love, Peace, Mercy, Blessings, Protection, Happiness and Prosperity 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
Thank you Perrys’ for the laughter you give me through your podcast. serious and light-hearted content
Something I needed tonight
This is good to hear and we take for granted what the cost you all pay to disciple people like me. I ask God to walk with you and your family, for your protection in Jesus name. I love the psalm that says, “your word gives me comfort in my affliction”. I relate to Jackie with the wave of depression that I have to fight. It came to me outta nowhere yesterday and I felt that old pit in my stomach that I used to have and it reminded me how far the Lord has carried me through that. I pray for God to release His Grace and strength over every task and in every trial. In Jesus name. Amen
You all are treasures. Both of you definitely experience spiritual warfare because of your calls. Keep living a life fully surrendered. God has ya'll in His right righteousness hand. So thankful for and proud of you all ❤😊🙏🏽
You have no idea how much I need this today, Preston and Jackie. Thank you.
Yesterday during my time with the Lord he kept speaking to me about Joy. I began to pray and I began to declare His goodness. This has been a tough season but His Joy is our strength. As I prayed I started to declare how we are pressed and not crushed. When I finished I looked up the verse and read about the Jars of Clay. I find God's grace and mercy for us is so amazing that I would bump into this video today. Thank you for being faithful to what He is speaking.
“It’s only four”😂 she’s like “alright, not too much on me now”🤣💯 love themmm🤍🤍
It was God who had me searching and landing here. This week has been a dark pit of my mental health. This was needed by me as a reminder. I appreciate you.
When Preston came to the pulpit with the Jesus is WITH US sermon….. SIR! That was a word right there.
Thank you for the transparency. We need to see how we can walk out the word when we face difficult times in our lives. Praying for you Mr. and Mrs. Perry. Lord thy word is Truth.
This was sooo good!!! I’ve been feeling that spirit of depression and irritation for about a 2 weeks now as well as my close friends and people from my church. I feel like the Lord is giving us the grace move through it. Keeping my mind on the word. This is a real attack in the body
Transparency is everything... thank you
Thank you so much for your transparency Preston and Jackie. We love you so much! ❤
I am watching this episode and all I can say is how blessed I am to have such wealth of spiritual wisdom available to me. God bless you guys immensely ❤
Love the realness and the revelation which explains soooooo much!!
Thank you for your vulnerability. This message was deeply encouraging: Christ truly is made perfect in our weakness.
Lifting you up to Jesus: may He sustain you, may He be made known through you, may His love be evident in you, may He protect you during the trials and temptations.
❤ Big love from Durban, South Africa, to y'all ❤
Timely word, I’m telling you.. timely word. With the depression, suffering, trusting, and the peace that surpasses understanding. Anddd 2 Corinthians 7 God also spoke to me too!! God definitely uses others to comfort us! Thank you God!
Thank you two for your vulnerability and sharing!
For those experiencing depression also, God gave me this word:
““Arise [from spiritual depression to a new life], shine [be radiant with the glory and brilliance of the Lord]; for your light has come, And the glory and brilliance of the Lord has risen upon you. For in fact, darkness will cover the earth And deep darkness will cover the peoples; But the Lord will rise upon you [Jerusalem] And His glory and brilliance will be seen on you.”
Isaiah 60:1-2 AMP
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I was literally sitting here, venting out loud to God about how I’m irritated even though I’ve had a good day and I was fine minutes ago. I decided to turn on a random Perry podcast, and this is the one that I was drawn to MY GOD! I love you guys opening up because it makes me feel less isolated in my battles. A history of depression isn’t always talked about like this by Christians and I feel so seen and supported hearing you all talk about the reality of dealing with it in Christ
This podcast was so good and so needed for all believers. This one is definitely one of my favorite episodes! Thank you for your openness. That's why I love y'all.. Always keeping it real!
I bless the name of the Lord for this message that relates and interprets my current season🙏.
Bless you saints❤
So many nuggets from this episode…One thing that stood out is how Preston covers Jackie. I just cannot imagine settling for less than that. Life is hard,we need to be equally yoked.
It’s funny how before I opened the podcast I was like how are Jackie and Preston able to show up every time so effortlessly, only to hear you guys talking about how you struggled to show up for this podcast. Thank you for showing us your human side. We definitely need to pray for you guys and not just enjoy the podcast.
Praying for you both. The Lord delivered me too from a lifestyle that was not from God and Jackie's message encouraged me so much to stay strong and believe the conviction that the Holy spirit placed in my heart. Im so happy that you have found such an amazing Godly man 🙏
Amen, Lord bless this family!! Thank You for using them for Your glory and our good!! 💖🙌🏻
I loved this episode, Preston you spoke a word. 🙌🏽
You two together are a powerful team. Keep up the good work of the Lord❤️
“Sanctification is a process! God wants us to continue to come to him. ” - Preston Perry
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John 15:5 - love this verse !
God is always with us, in all our trials and struggles!
This was oh so refreshing. Been having the same thoughts and questioning presence of anger. It’s so great to hear the transparency and realness from you two. Assures us that we are all going through things in our fight for the gospel.
Praying for yall… yall are such a blessing, the devil is a liar! God bless always
“Don’t just enjoy them every week, pray for them”😮💨 People are so quick to judge other believers, especially pastors, etc but will you pray for them?😐
“Look to heaven” THAT’S IT!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thank you both for sharing. I am looking forward to our shared time in Houston!!
I’ve just been feeling down last few days. I came to the gym put on with the Perry’s and this episode has been such breath of fresh air and a blessing. Thank you 🙏🏽
I pray for you guys often and will continue to do so even more now. Thank you for y'all's real, every time.
The way that He loves us. Thank you for being obedient and recording this episode in spite of how both of you felt. I have just come out of a major depressive episode that has lingered for almost 3 years and it culminated with suxicixde ideation. I opened up to a few friends and they prayed for me and felt much lighter. Since last night I've seen God's footprints in the messages I've been listening to and conversations I've had. He is indeed with us.
Favorite quote, "Sometimes I feel like I want to be delivered without working for it". I'm going through the same issues with my weight. It's been so hard to stay motivated. I pray continually and listen to sermons on gluttony, meditate and confess. Sometimes I get so frustrated when all the work shows little improvement. Sometimes slipping into the darkness (complacency) just feels comfortable. I know my work will produce fruit but sometimes I just don't have the motivation to fight.
Sometimes though you reach out and people disregard you while you're busy being vulnerable with them. For me, that has been the worst because it further convinces me that I'm good on my own.
@MoTee1 don't fall for the trick of the enemy, his job is to distract and divide. Father God created us with community in mind, yes we need each other but also, can't lay a load on someone that in the moment they're not equipped to carry. I would say pray for the right person/people to be in your circle and trust God with all of it.
I certainly understand where you come from. That’s nothing but the enemy. I know that feeling way too well and I have friends who feels the exact same. It sucks to feel like a burden to others so we sit alone with our struggles. And in that tension is where the devil wants to keep us. Isolation is not the key. Hopefully and prayerfully u can find a solid community who is God and Biblically led to assist u and be there for your transparency.
THIS MESSAGE IS TIMELY FOR ME!😭🙌🏾
That's one of the clearest explanations of battling with depression I've heard. Jackie put words to my struggle.
Thank you for showing up. Y'all went ahead and blessed us folks. Praying ♡
I love this couple so much. I watched them often. What a power pack couple. Is ironic just last night on a Wednesday night in my church. I spoke on “if burnt out was a person coming from first king 19 dealing with Elijah. And then I hear this today 22 hours later. The enemy is on attack, but God she’ll get the glory out of our lives!
Jesus says, COME unto me, are you who are burdened and I will give you rest.
I hear you guys off to say. That sounds so spiritual. we are spiritual people. I know what you mean and roundabout way you don’t want over spiritualize things. But laying hands on his heart to pray is spiritual because it’s not going to give away in the natural. It’s beautiful you guys are amazing.
12 minutes in and I am Amen'ing everything you're sharing, Jackie. Broken but a vessel of/for God's strength and presence. So good ❤ thanks for sharing the real tings of us human God-lovers
Thank you for allowing God to use you guys! I resonated with you Jackie. I cried within the 1st 5 mins of this podcast because I understand.
May God continue to be with you Jackie and give you victory as He will to me as well! Blessings!
Been trying to live out so many of the verses yall mentioned about rejoicing in suffering.
Thanks for the insight.
Trust in His grace: position your thoughts and heart to be empowered, knowing He will, and process everything with Him. What a beautiful covenant we have.
Be a Joy Rebel. Grace and Peace!
I loved this episode because some days I get irritated quickly or feel depressed for no reason and I often isolate myself and feel far from God (which makes me more depressed) because God is love and peace so when I don’t feel that I feel like he’s not near me but this episode helped me understand that he’s not only with me but it’s him that will help me get through it. Thank you ❤️
I think you for being so honest Jackie and that you walk in truth no covering up the veil has been taken off our eyes we walk in truth all Glory to God. Ohhh my gosh I’m reading Michael Heiser this is too crazy love you guys
Jars of clay. I ministered
to a few of my younger sisters using parts of Psalm 139. I was moved to make up a little song on being fearfully and wonderfully made, adding we are jars of clay Jesus made.
Happy Belated Mother's Day Jackie. Congrats on your new book, Mr. Perry. Some of us may be more prone to depression than others which I believe is rooted in anger turned inward towards ourselves. We must let go and trust God more.
Always enjoy your podcasts. ❤️
“If you descend into the darkness it feels safe” whew say it again. Sometimes it feels like the best place to run is under the covers!
I needed this word. The reminder that Yeshua is in my boat. Learning to be glad when afflicted. Understanding that my anger is a symptom as well as a weapon.