Join husband and wife, Joe and Lori Altebaumer, as they come together to have faith-based conversations about Christ centered living and what it means to live a bold life of faith. From their kitchen table they will have real, honest conversations about the struggles they face and the lessons they learn as they grow in the understanding of what true Christian discipleship looks like from the perspectives of both a man and a woman. This weekly fifteen-minute podcast brings inspiration, encouragement, humor, and insight into what it takes to live as victors in a world at war for our hearts.
Denying the Self Life: Walking by the Spirit, Not the Flesh Lori and Joe discuss recent events—Joe attending Momentum, a staff training for True North camp leaders, and Lori receiving allergy test results showing she's allergic to many things except her dog—which leads into a conversation about the "self life." They explore how attention can easily shift from worshiping God to focusing on self, using examples like looking for oneself first in group photos, the cultural rise of the selfie, and even identifying with suffering as "my cross." The episode contrasts self-preservation with self-gratification, warns that chasing "happy" based on circumstances creates fear and enslavement, and emphasizes choosing to walk in the Spirit rather than the flesh. They reference Luke 9:23, Romans 8:12–13, Galatians 5:16–17, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Colossians 3, and Romans 7:14–20, and connect their points to the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15), including the older brother's self-focused resentment. They conclude that surrendering the self life is a daily practice that leads to greater joy and freedom in Jesus.
0:00 Welcome & Catching Up: Momentum Staff Training Recap
01:05 Allergy Test Surprise: 'Allergic to Texas' (and Anxiety vs. Reality)
02:33 From Test Results to Theology: New Creation vs. Same Flesh
03:13 Spotting the Self-Life: The 'Group Photo' Test & Selfie Culture
05:17 Jesus' Call to Deny Self: Luke 9:23 and 'Taking Up the Cross Daily'
06:44 Self-Gratification & Self-Protection: Itches, Identity, and Hidden Motives
08:46 Little Compromises Add Up: Where Fulfillment Crosses the Line
09:47 Choosing Spirit Over Flesh: Feelings, Instincts, and God's Design
12:40 Key Scriptures for the Battle: Romans 8 & Galatians 5 (and a Toddler's Wisdom)
14:38 Self-Preservation vs. Self-Gratification: The House Example
16:06 Chasing Happy vs. True Joy: Trusting God's Provision
19:25 Breaking the Cycle: Surrender Daily & The Prodigal Son Picture
22:18 Living for God's Glory: Joy, Freedom, and the 'Traitor Within'
23:43 Paul's Honest Struggle: Romans 7 and the Ongoing Fight
25:19 Final Encouragement & Subscribe: Turning from Self to Find Joy in Christ
2 Feb 2026
Under God's Wings: Lessons from Corrie Ten Boom's Story
In this episode of 'My Mornings with Jesus and Joe,' Lori and Joe delve into the profound story of Corrie Ten Boom and her family's role in the Dutch resistance during WWII. They discuss the limitations of physical hiding places and emphasize the unrivaled refuge found in God's presence. They recount the hardships faced by Corrie and her sister Betsie in concentration camps and how their unwavering faith provided true safety. The episode highlights Psalm 73:28 and offers practical steps to make God our refuge through acknowledgment, prayer, turning to Him for help, and intentional time spent in His presence.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:10 The Watchmaker's Daughter: A Story of Refuge
03:03 Corey Tin Boom's Faith and Trials
06:03 The True Meaning of Refuge in God
08:22 Steps to Make God Your Refuge
13:07 Staying Close to God
19:14 Conclusion and Encouragement
6 Jan 2026
New Year, New Hope: Scanning the Horizon with Jesus and Joe
New Year, New Hope: Scanning the Horizon with Jesus and JoeLori and Joe reflect on the passage of time, the blessings of Christmas, and the anticipation of a new year. They discuss their avoidance of New Year's resolutions and instead focus on biblical readiness for the second coming of Jesus Christ. Sharing a humorous family memory, they draw parallels to how we should live in constant expectation of Jesus's return. They delve into theological insights about the rapture and the second coming, encouraging viewers to be actively engaged in their faith. Lori and Joe urge listeners to let go of worldly attachments, resolve any spiritual hindrances, and share the gospel boldly. They conclude by emphasizing the excitement of the promise of 'all things made new' in Revelation 21:5, encouraging viewers to begin 2026 with a hopeful and anticipatory mindset.
00:00 Welcome to 2026!
00:38 Reflecting on Christmas and New Year
03:03 The Importance of Actively Waiting for the Second Coming
04:18 Understanding the Rapture and the Second Coming
07:11 Encouragement for Actively Sharing the Gospel
09:56 Overcoming Hesitations and Embracing the Second Coming
20:09 The Promise of All Things Made New
22:29 Wishing You a Blessed New Year
Inside a recent episode
The Daily Battle: Living Beyond the Self Life
Published 16 Feb 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] How many times have you heard, take care of number one? Yeah, take care of yourself. And I think about all the times they do that. They use the example on the airlines where you've got to put your oxygen mask on. There's some truth in that. Right, yes. Some truth in that. But. And there's a reason for that, but that's a little different. But it is you've got to take care of yourself so you can take care of this other. But it doesn't mean put it on here and never put it on the kid or your neighbor in there. Yes, if you're doing it so you can take care of another. If you're doing it just to protect number one. […]
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