In this episode, Jamie and Raz talk about the difference between reading the Bible academically versus relationally. Too often we treat Scripture as information to master, rather than an invitation to engage with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

They share four practical ways to begin reading the Bible relationally:
Prayer — Talk with God as you read. Picture Jesus with you and engage Him in conversation about the Scriptures.
Story — See the Bible as your family story. God is Father, we’ve been grafted into His people Israel, and we get to learn how our royal family lives and loves.
Theology — Study God Himself as a person—what He loves, hates, desires, and plans. Reading the Bible this way helps us know His heart and encounter Him.
Obedience — Be doers of the Word. Obeying what we learn is deeply relational because we do it, partnering with Jesus and the Spirit.

Finally, Jamie and Raz invite listeners to join the upcoming church-wide Bible reading journey starting soon.

👉 Click here to join the YOUR STORY group journey!

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In this episode, Raz and Jamie talk about resilience and how to stay rooted in Jesus when life gets hard. Raz shares a powerful story of experiencing a panic attack while visiting his 95-year-old mom, realizing it was a spiritual attack, and how prayer from his church community lifted the darkness and brought peace.

Together they reflect on:

• Why being deeply connected to Jesus is the key to resilience.
• The importance of surrounding yourself with a faith-filled, praying community.
• Holding on to Jesus as the One constant through life’s storms.
• Encouragement and prayer for listeners walking through difficult seasons.

If you’re in the Cincinnati area, you’re invited to join Raz for a 6-week Rooted Discipleship class on Living a Resilient Life starting this October at Mariemont Church.
👉 More information and registration

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In this follow-up conversation, Raz and Jamie sit down again with Erik Wilson—worship leader, ordained minister, and church-planter—to hear about his journey of planting Freedom City Church
in Cincinnati.

Erik shares about:

• The transition from being a worship leader and musician to embracing God’s call as a preacher and pastor.
• Why cultivating a life of worship in the secret place is vital for every pastor.
• The supernatural way God the Father confirmed His call for Erik to plant Freedom City Church
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• Lessons learned after the first year of planting.
• What he believes God is doing as Freedom City enters year two.

This is a powerful conversation about stepping into God’s call with faith, obedience, and worship.

To Connect with Erik:
Freedom City Church

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Email Raz & Jamie: razwithhim@gmail.com

Their church: Mariemont Church (Cincinnati, OH)

Jamie’s website & writing:
www.jamiemoore.org

Jamie’s book, Friendship with God:
Available on Amazon