Welcome to Jumpstart! Whether you’ve just decided to follow Jesus, haven’t made that decision, or have been following Him for all of your life, this is the podcast for you! On Jumpstart, hosts Debbie, Wes, and Samuel hope to build up your faith, encourage you, and talk about the hard stuff that life throws at us.
Jumpstart
Claim This Podcastby Love Mercy International
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Podcast Overview
Welcome to Jumpstart! Whether you’ve just decided to follow Jesus, haven’t made that decision, or have been following Him for all of your life, this is the podcast for you! On Jumpstart, hosts Debbie, Wes, and Samuel hope to build up your faith, encourage you, and talk about the hard stuff that life throws at us.
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June 5, 2026
Why You're So Anxious and What To Do About It
<p>Is anxiety just a mental health buzzword, or is there something deeper driving it? In this episode, we sit down with Linda Dixon, a missionary, Bible teacher, and trauma healing facilitator who completed a master's degree researching anxiety in Generation Z. Listen as hosts Debbie, Wes, and Samuel talk with Linda about why we are so anxious, and what to do about it.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Love Mercy International:</p><p>Website: <a href="http://lovemercyintl.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lovemercyintl.org</a></p><p>Email: <a href="http://lovemercyintl.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">podcast@lovemercyintl.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>Questions or comments?</p><p>Reach out at <a href="mailto:podcast@lovemercyintl.org" rel="nofollow">podcast@lovemercyintl.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Love Mercy’s programs and outreaches on our website or social media! </p><p><br></p><p>Resources Mentioned</p><p>Youth With A Mission (YWAM)</p><p><a href="http://ywam.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ywam.org</a></p><p>Love Mercy International</p><p><a href="http://lovemercyintl.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lovemercyintl.org</a></p><p>Discipleship Training School (DTS)</p><p><a href="http://ywam.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ywam.org</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Produced by Samuel Bender</p><p><br></p>
May 18, 2026
God Sees Me?
<p>In this episode, Wes and Debbie sit down with Luke, a young man whose story is anything but ordinary! Battling depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts as a teenager, Luke takes us through the darkest seasons of his life with raw honesty and how God reached into his mess. </p><p><br></p><p>Need Support?</p><p>Call the Suicide Hotline- 988</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><p>Connect with Love Mercy International:</p><p>Website: <a href="http://lovemercyintl.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lovemercyintl.org</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:podcast@lovemercyintl.org" rel="nofollow">podcast@lovemercyintl.org</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Questions or comments?</p><p>Reach out at <a href="mailto:podcast@lovemercyintl.org" rel="nofollow">podcast@lovemercyintl.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Love Mercy’s programs and outreaches on our website or social media! </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Resources Mentioned</p><p>Youth With A Mission (YWAM)</p><p><a href="http://ywam.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ywam.org</a></p><p>Love Mercy International</p><p><a href="http://lovemercyintl.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lovemercyintl.org</a></p><p>Discipleship Training School (DTS)</p><p><a href="http://ywam.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ywam.org</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Produced by Samuel Bender</p>
March 27, 2026
From Religion To Relationship
<p>What does it really mean to go deep with God, like, actually know Him? In this episode of Jumpstart, hosts Wes and Debbie sit down with Jolien Wolfson, a Dutch-born Gen Z missionary, to explore the difference between transactional religion and transformational faith. Jolien shares her journey from a traditional Dutch Reformed upbringing to a decade of full-time missions across nearly 30 countries. Whether you're stuck in a faith rut, wrestling with disappointment, or simply hungry for more, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to go deeper.</p>
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