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Jesus People Podcast

Jesus People Podcast

By: Ryan Miller
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The Jesus People Podcast is where stories of faith, transformation, and personal encounters with Jesus take center stage. Join host Ryan Miller and a diverse array of guests as they dive deep into conversations about life, struggles, and victories in their spiritual journeys. Whether you’re a believer seeking inspiration or someone exploring what it means to follow Jesus, these candid, heartfelt stories will challenge and encourage you to pursue your faith with passion. Tune in for real stories, genuine connections, and the timeless truth of God’s love.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Christianity Spirituality
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  • The Moment I Stopped Fighting God and Surrendered | Phil Wickham - The Jesus People Podcast Episode 87

    The Moment I Stopped Fighting God and Surrendered | Phil Wickham - The Jesus People Podcast Episode 87
    Aug 17 2026
    Phil Wickham: Worship, Surrender & Abundant Life | The Jesus People Podcast E87 Get Phil Wickham’s Everyday Hallelujah: https://everydayhallelujah.com In this powerful episode of The Jesus People Podcast, Ryan Miller sits down with Grammy-nominated worship leader and songwriter Phil Wickham for an honest conversation about worship, songwriting, surrender, spiritual freedom, and what it really means to make Jesus the Lord of your whole life. Phil shares the stories and spiritual lessons behind songs like “Living Hope,” “This Is Amazing Grace,” and his Psalm 23 adaptation, revealing how Scripture, prayer, intimacy with God, and a relentless pursuit of truth shape the songs he writes. He also opens up about how God called him into worship leading, the tension between pursuing music and pursuing ministry, dealing with praise and recognition, protecting his family from the pressures of Christian celebrity, and learning to see every person in the crowd as someone Jesus deeply loves. One of the most powerful moments comes when Phil talks about asking Jesus to be the Lord of his entire life. He shares how surrendering hidden strongholds, false beliefs, addictions, insecurity, and the need for approval opened the door to a deeper experience of freedom and abundant life in Christ. Phil also explains why worship is far more than singing on a stage. Worship can become a daily posture of surrender, gratitude, obedience, prayer, and knowing God more deeply. Phil’s new book, Everyday Hallelujah: Unlocking Deep Joy Through Everyday Acts of Worship, expands on this same message, challenging us to see worship not simply as something we sing, but as a way of life. Key Highlights: How Phil Wickham writes worship songs and finds “prism-shifting” moments in Scripture The real story behind writing Psalm 23 How “Living Hope” developed over months of songwriting Why Scripture became foundational to Phil’s songwriting How the Holy Spirit transformed worship from something he knew into Someone he could know The story of how God called Phil Wickham into worship leading The unexpected moment that changed the direction of his music career How Phil handles praise, recognition, and the temptation of Christian celebrity Protecting his family from entitlement and the pressures of ministry Why surrendering to Jesus actually leads to greater freedom Breaking free from insecurity, strongholds, false beliefs, and the need for approval What it means to confess that “Jesus is Lord” over your whole life Worship as a daily lifestyle, not simply something we do at church The connection between worship, spiritual freedom, joy, and abundant life The heart behind Phil Wickham’s book Everyday Hallelujah If you are wrestling with sin, fear, addiction, lust, pornography, insecurity, or spiritual stagnation, you do not have to walk alone. Trusted Christian coaches can help you work through these struggles with Scripture, prayer, and practical steps toward freedom and purpose. Christian life coaching and support: https://www.sharethestruggle.org/ Support the persecuted church: Global Christian Relief https://link.globalchristianrelief.org/ryan Follow and stay connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_miller TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dudewithgoodnews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dudewithgoodnews Email: podcast@thejesuspeoplemovement.org Listen to The Jesus People Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RLKmkUpydJr2y84tqQekp?si=8768039f3f5f4e38 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-people-podcast/id1768632876 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dac27441-bed6-4d73-9246-d2dbe93dccf0/jesus-people-podcast #PhilWickham #JesusPeoplePodcast #Worship #EverydayHallelujah #LivingHope #ChristianPodcast #WorshipLeader #Jesus #ChristianLiving #SpiritualGrowth #Surrender #AbundantLife #Psalm23 #ChristianMusic
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    40 mins
  • I Thought I Was Praying in Faith. Then Cancer Changed Everything | Tyler Staton | JPP Episode 86

    I Thought I Was Praying in Faith. Then Cancer Changed Everything | Tyler Staton | JPP Episode 86
    Aug 11 2026

    Start your reset and get The Gratitude Reset book: https://books.thejesuspeoplemovement.com/

    Learn more about Tyler Staton's book:

    After Amen: https://a.co/d/0f08o1Mh

    Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: https://www.tylerstaton.com/books

    In Episode 86 of the Jesus People Podcast, Ryan Miller sits down with pastor and bestselling author Tyler Staton for one of the most freeing conversations you'll hear on prayer.

    Many Christians secretly wonder: Am I praying the right way? Does God actually hear me? Am I doing enough?

    Tyler dismantles the performance mindset that many believers carry and reveals what Scripture teaches about prayer as a relationship instead of a formula.

    Drawing from his own battle with cancer, Tyler also shares how suffering transformed his prayer life, teaching him to listen more than he speaks and discover God's presence in silence.

    If you've ever struggled with prayer, comparison, spiritual performance, or feeling distant from God, this conversation will encourage you to approach your Heavenly Father with confidence and freedom.

    Key Highlights:
    • Why there is no "perfect" way to pray
    • How God delights in His children
    • Different spiritual pathways of prayer
    • Performance vs relationship with God
    • Learning to listen before speaking
    • What cancer taught Tyler about intimacy with God
    • Silent prayer and spiritual formation
    • How to grow deeper in your communion with Jesus
    • Why comparison quietly destroys your prayer life
    • Practical ways to build a healthy prayer rhythm

    If you've ever wondered why prayer feels difficult, dry, or confusing, this episode will completely reshape how you approach God.

    For Christian life coaching rooted in identity in Christ:

    If you are wrestling with sin, fear, addiction, anxiety, or spiritual stagnation, you do not have to walk alone. Trusted coaches will guide you through Scripture, prayer, and practical steps toward freedom and purpose.

    https://www.sharethestruggle.org/coaching-rm

    Follow and stay connected:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_miller/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dudewithgoodnews

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dudewithgoodnews/

    Website and coaching: https://www.sharethestruggle.org/coaching-rm

    Email: podcast@thejesuspeoplemovement.org

    Listen now on your favorite platforms:

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RLKmkUpydJr2y84tqQekp?si=8768039f3f5f4e38

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-people-podcast/id1768632876

    Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dac27441-bed6-4d73-9246-d2dbe93dccf0/jesus-people-podcast

    #TylerStaton #Prayer #ChristianPrayer #HowToPray #JesusPeoplePodcast #SpiritualFormation #Faith #ChristianLiving #PrayerLife #AfterAmen #PrayingLikeMonksLivingLikeFools
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    23 mins
  • I Thought This Was Christianity. It Was Actually Spiritual Deception | Melissa Dougherty - Jesus People Podcast Episode 85

    I Thought This Was Christianity. It Was Actually Spiritual Deception | Melissa Dougherty - Jesus People Podcast Episode 85
    Aug 3 2026

    Start your reset and get The Gratitude Reset book: https://books.thejesuspeoplemovement.com/

    Get Melissa Dougherty's book Happy Lies: https://a.co/d/02I4UwIz

    What is the difference between New Age and New Thought? Can Christians be deceived by teachings that sound biblical but aren't? How do we discern the voice of God without falling into spiritual manipulation?

    In Episode 85 of The Jesus People Podcast, Ryan Miller sits down with bestselling author and apologist Melissa Dougherty for one of the most important conversations on spiritual discernment, false teaching, the Word of Faith movement, and the dangers of chasing power over the presence of Jesus.

    Melissa shares her powerful testimony of leaving New Thought spirituality, explains how deceptive doctrines have entered many churches, and unpacks why believers must test every teaching against Scripture while remaining open to the genuine work of the Holy Spirit.

    Whether you're charismatic, cessationist, or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge you to pursue truth, humility, and intimacy with Christ above sensational experiences.

    Key Highlights: • The difference between New Age and New Thought • How false teachings disguise themselves as Christianity • Word of Faith and New Apostolic Reformation explained • Why spiritual experiences must be tested by Scripture • The danger of false prophecy and spiritual manipulation • How to discern the voice of God biblically • Chasing Jesus instead of chasing signs and wonders • Why Christians must love God with both heart and mind • Spiritual abuse, deception, and biblical discernment • Remaining open to the Holy Spirit without compromising truth

    If you've ever wondered how to recognize spiritual deception, test prophetic words, or stay grounded in God's Word while pursuing the Holy Spirit, this conversation is for you.

    For Christian life coaching rooted in identity in Christ If you are wrestling with sin, fear, addiction, pornography, spiritual confusion, or simply want to grow deeper in your walk with Jesus, you do not have to walk alone. Trusted coaches will guide you through Scripture, prayer, and practical steps toward freedom and purpose. https://www.sharethestruggle.org/coaching-rm

    Follow and stay connected:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_miller/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dudewithgoodnews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dudewithgoodnews/ Website and coaching: https://www.sharethestruggle.org/coaching-rm Email: podcast@thejesuspeoplemovement.org

    Listen now on your favorite platforms:

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RLKmkUpydJr2y84tqQekp?si=8768039f3f5f4e38 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-people-podcast/id1768632876 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dac27441-bed6-4d73-9246-d2dbe93dccf0/jesus-people-podcast

    #MelissaDougherty #NewThought #NewAge #FalseProphets #Discernment #WordOfFaith #NAR #HolySpirit #ChristianApologetics #BiblicalTruth #JesusPeoplePodcast #SpiritualDeception #ChristianFaith #Theology #BibleStudy
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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