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My New Book‼**Meek as a Mustang**https://www.thejesuspeoplemovement.org/meek Support the persecuted church: - Global Christian Relief - https://link.globalchristianrelief.org/ryan What would you sacrifice to help Christians who are risking their lives for Jesus? In Episode 95 of The Jesus People Podcast, Christian music artist Josiah Queen joins Ryan Miller for a powerful conversation about his upcoming album, *Damascus Road*, radical obedience to Jesus, and why he is donating the proceeds from his album CDs and vinyl records to support persecuted Christians around the world. From underground churches in Iran to Christian families facing persecution in Nigeria and generational slavery in Pakistan, this conversation exposes the reality many believers face simply for following Jesus. Josiah shares how growing closer to Christ has deepened his love for others and challenged him to live beyond comfort, success, and personal gain. Together, Ryan and Josiah explore what it means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly, serve the least of these, and turn faith into action. Key Highlights: • Why Josiah Queen is donating album proceeds to help persecuted Christians• The reality of Christian persecution in Nigeria, India, China, Iran, and Pakistan• Bible smuggling and the mission to get God's Word into restricted countries• How Christian families are trapped in generational slavery in Pakistan• Why radical generosity and sacrificial giving matter to Jesus• Josiah Queen's journey toward deeper faith, obedience, and dependence on God• The meaning behind *Damascus Road*, *Dusty Bibles*, and *Demons*• Why sharing the Gospel starts with everyday obedience• The power of worship, songwriting, and encountering the Holy Spirit• How Christians can move beyond Sunday faith and live radically for Jesus HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH You don't have to travel across the world to make a difference. You can pray, give, raise awareness, and help support believers who are suffering for their faith. Learn more about Global Christian Relief and support persecuted Christians, humanitarian aid, and Bible distribution efforts: https://link.globalchristianrelief.org/ryan

My New Book‼️ Meek as a Mustanghttps://www.thejesuspeoplemovement.org/meek Support the persecuted church: Global Christian Relief:https://link.globalchristianrelief.org/ryan In this powerful episode of the Jesus People Podcast, Ryan Miller sits down with Riaan Swiegelaar for their fourth conversation about spiritual warfare, discernment, repentance, the end times, and how Christians can stand firm in their identity and authority in Christ. Riaan shares his perspective on recognizing spiritual attacks, dealing with hidden sin and compromise, resisting temptation, and developing biblical discernment in a world increasingly shaped by technology, AI, online gaming, and digital influence. This conversation also addresses pornography, fear, protecting children online, spiritual warfare in the family, and the importance of knowing Scripture so believers can recognize deception and stand firmly on the truth of God's Word. Most importantly, this episode points beyond the darkness to Jesus. Christians are not called to live in fear of the enemy. We are called to know Christ, walk in repentance, stand in His victory, and become people who carry His love into a broken world. Episode 94: Riaan SwiegelaarKey Highlights:• Understanding spiritual warfare and our authority in Christ• Hidden sin, compromise, repentance, and spiritual discernment• What Christians should know about temptation and the enemy's attacks• How pornography can affect individuals, marriages, and families• The importance of knowing Scripture in spiritual warfare• End times, spiritual deception, and preparing for Christ's return• Protecting children from dangers associated with online gaming and technology• AI, virtual reality, and the growing need for discernment• Fear, faith, and the power of God's love• How parents can pray for and spiritually lead their families• Why Christians should focus on Jesus instead of becoming consumed by darkness If you are struggling with fear, temptation, pornography, addiction, spiritual stagnation, or other areas of your life, you do not have to walk alone. Christian Life Coaching:Get support from trusted Christian coaches who can help you pursue freedom, identity in Christ, and a life grounded in Scripture, prayer, and practical steps:https://www.sharethestruggle.org Follow and stay connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_miller/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dudewithgoodnewsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dudewithgoodnews/Website and coaching: https://www.sharethestruggle.org/coaching-rmEmail: [email protected] Listen now on your favorite platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RLKmkUpydJr2y84tqQekp?si=8768039f3f5f4e38Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-people-podcast/id1768632876Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dac27441-bed6-4d73-9246-d2dbe93dccf0/jesus-people-podcast

Start your reset and get the Gratitude Reset book: https://books.thejesuspeoplemovement.com Support the persecuted church: Global Christian Relief: https://link.globalchristianrelief.org/ryan In Episode 93 of the Jesus People Podcast, Ryan Miller sits down with Lysa TerKeurst for a powerful conversation about fear, anxiety, control, trauma, and learning to trust God with what we cannot control. Lysa shares the deeply personal story behind her new book, *Making Peace with What I Can't Control*, including the heartbreak, betrayal, anxiety, and healing that taught her the difference between healthy responsibility and fear-driven control. Together, Ryan and Lysa explore why control can become a coping mechanism, how past experiences shape the way we interpret fear, and what it looks like to surrender outcomes to God while still taking responsibility for what is actually within our control. Get Lysa TerKeurst's *Making Peace with What I Can't Control*: [Making Peace with What I Can't Control by Lysa TerKeurst](https://a.co/d/06pYz9v9) Key Highlights: • Why control is often fear disguised as strength • The difference between healthy responsibility and controlling outcomes • How anxiety, trauma, and past experiences shape our perception • The four components of fear: alarm, memory, perception, and response • How to respond to fear instead of reacting from fear • Why good seasons can sometimes trigger anxiety after prolonged hardship • Learning to trust God when you cannot control the outcome • Journaling toward reality and identifying what is actually within your control • How Scripture can reshape the stories we tell ourselves • The importance of healthy Christian community and honest discipleship • How leaders can acknowledge their own struggles while continuing to grow • Surrendering what we cannot control while faithfully managing what we can If you've been struggling with anxiety, overthinking, fear of the future, control, trauma, or the pressure to hold everything together, this conversation will challenge you to release what belongs to God and faithfully steward what He has actually placed in your hands. For Christian life coaching rooted in identity in Christ: If you are wrestling with sin, fear, addiction, pornography, spiritual stagnation, or other areas where you need support, you do not have to walk alone. Trusted coaches can help you work through these struggles with Scripture, prayer, and practical steps toward freedom and purpose. https://www.sharethestruggle.org/coaching-rm

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