Grab a matcha and stick around! Welcome to the Joyful Journal Podcast, where we share inspiring testimonies of God’s faithfulness and have honest conversations about faith, culture, and the ways Jesus is moving in the world today. From stories of transformed lives to thoughtful discussions on current events and biblical truth, every conversation is meant to strengthen your faith and remind you that God is still working. My prayer is that these stories encourage you to walk in the fullness of His joy and the life He came to give.
"You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." — Psalm 16:11
Follow for new episodes every Tuesday, and join us as we discover where God is moving, celebrate stories of His faithfulness, and grow together in truth and JOY!
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What happens when you encounter God but still hold onto the things keeping you bound? Jordan Skaggs shares her powerful testimony of how God continued to pursue her even through seasons of addiction, nicotine use, and same-sex relationships. Jordan opens up about the lies she believed, the ways she turned away after encountering God, and what it looked like to finally surrender and follow Him. She shares what to do when you’ve wandered from God, how to recognize the lies keeping you bound, an...
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test Joyful Journal is a place where we share inspiring testimonies of God's faithfulness and have honest conversations about faith, culture, and the ways Jesus is moving in the world today. From stories of transformed lives to thoughtful discussions on current events and biblical truth, every conversation is meant to strengthen your faith and remind you that God is still working. My prayer is that these stories encourage you to walk in the fullness of His joy and the life He came to give. "Y...
24 Sept 2026
The Greatest Story Ever Told: There's More to the Gospel Than You Think ft. My Fiancé
What if sin doesn't have the final say over your life? In this episode of Joyful Journal, I'm joined by my fiancé, Justin Turner, to unpack the power of the gospel and the freedom Jesus died to give us. Justin shares how the gospel became real to him and transformed the way he sees sin, shame, and his identity in Christ. We dive into what it means to no longer be defined by sin, but to live in the truth that Jesus has made us new. If you've ever felt stuck in sin or defined by your past, this...
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My Sister Interviewed Me: From Approval of Man & Anxiety to Freedom in Christ
This week on Joyful Journal Podcast… we have ME?! My sister Melissa is back, but this time she’s interviewing me about how God freed me from seeking the approval of others, living with anxiety, and trying to look successful in this world. For so long, I found so much of my identity in what people thought of me and what I could accomplish. But God showed me that this world is not my home. I no longer have to live for approval or success because it’s no longer I who live, but Christ who lives ...
8 Sept 2026
You’re Not a Victim to Your Past: Ayanna Gutierrez on Healing Father Wounds & Depression
Joyful Journal is a place where we share inspiring testimonies of God's faithfulness and have honest conversations about faith, culture, and the ways Jesus is moving in the world today. From stories of transformed lives to thoughtful discussions on current events and biblical truth, every conversation is meant to strengthen your faith and remind you that God is still working. My prayer is that these stories encourage you to walk in the fullness of His joy and the life He came to give. "You ma...
2 Sept 2026
What God Can Grow in You Through Grief | Haven Frank’s Story
Three years ago, Haven Frank found herself walking through the loss of her father and into a season of grief. In the midst of that pain, God met her in ways she never expected, cultivating a deeper intimacy and relationship with Him that continues to shape her life and writing today. Haven shares what she has learned about meeting God in the hard season, walking with Him through grief, and allowing Him to cultivate something deeper in the places that hurt. If you're in a season of grie...
25 Aug 2026
Choosing God’s Truth Over Fear | Haylie Bragg’s Worship Testimony
Sometimes the fear we face can reveal the very places where God is inviting us to step into. In this episode of Joyful Journal, I talk to Haylie Bragg about the fears and lies that once held her back from fully stepping into what God had for her. Together, we talk about learning to recognize the voice of fear, standing firm on the truth of God’s Word, and finding freedom from the things that keep us from walking boldly in our calling. Haylie shares her journey into worship leading and how God...
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Can God Bring You Back to Your Ex? | Our Redemptive Love Story w/Justin Turner
From broken up to engaged, God redeemed what we thought was over. In this conversation, I’m sitting down with my fiancé, Justin Turner, to share our story of God’s faithfulness and redemption through a love story that only He could have written. We talk about our first relationship, how we were walking by the flesh, the year and a half we spent apart, and the supernatural way God brought us back together. God writes the best love stories, and we hope our story encourages you to let Him write ...
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How God Set My Sister Free From Addiction
What does it look like when God meets you in the middle of addiction and completely changes the direction of your life? In this episode of Joyful Journal, I sit down with my sister, Melissa Palacios, to hear the story of how God brought her from death to life. Melissa opens up about her struggle with smoking, the moment that brought her to her lowest point, and how God met her right where she was. We talk about what it means to surrender your life to God and the power of the Holy Spirit...
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Welcome to Joyful Journal: The Heart Behind the Podcast
Hi, I’m Jasmine! I’m so glad you’re here for the very first episode of Joyful Journal. In this conversation, I’m sharing the heart behind this podcast, why I felt God calling me to create this space, and what you can expect from future conversations. Get ready to hear the awesome interviews I have coming up on faith, culture, and how we can recognize God's supernatural JOY around us on earth as it is in Heaven!' "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness ...
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