Jesus Said Love Podcast

S4 E8 | JOSEY JOHNSON'S HAIR AND THE HOLY SPIRIT: LaTonya Jackson

Brett & Emily visit with illustrator, artist and writer, LaTonya Jackson and discuss all things art, culture and her new book.

S4 E7 | THE MAKING OF A MYSTIC: Kevin Sweeney

Brett & Emily visit with author and pastor, Kevin Sweeney to discuss his new book, The Making of a Mystic. Kevin joins the podcast all the way from his home in Hawaii.

S4 E6 | SURVIVOR WISDOM: Elise Gill

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we can think of no better way to celebrate the remarkable resilience and impact women have made on history than by bringing to center the voice of Elise and her survivor wisdom! Elise’s journey speaks to what so many survivors of trafficking face: the recognition of their exploitation and trafficking months, perhaps YEARS after they’ve left. She also speaks to the generous love and forgiveness that she has found not only for herself, but for those who h...

S4 E5 | REDEEMING HEARTACHE: Cathy Loerzel

Oof. This week has been a doozy around the Mills family home. We lost our beloved Bear, a big mini Aussie, who saw us through so much life and heartache (you have probably even heard him on the podcast barking a time or two, saving us from mailmen). Bear had surgery after an obstruction from eating underwear (yep, anyone else have a dog who does this?) and could not recover. It was excruciating to witness Bear's suffering post op and eventually his death. Mornings have been hard and teary as...

S4 E4 | FINDING FAMILY: Chris & Julie Bennett

I think there are stories we hear and wonder, “How would I survive that?” Loosing a child, surviving a natural disaster, loosing everything to a fire, and of course - cancer. Brett & I go way back with Chris and Julie to old college days. You’ll even hear Chris reference a song he remembers me singing at our large group Bible Study. We didn’t know each other, but knew of each other. Our lanes in ministry intersected here and there like kids bumping elbows between classes at school. I kept up...

S4 E3 | ReWILDING MOTHERHOOD: Shannon Evans

This one was for the MAMA’S!!! I said it on the show and I’ll say it again: I feel like this was a book I both needed and one I could have written. My journey in motherhood was not necessarily untraditional, but it was uncommon. I both worked and stayed home, we danced to a nonconformist rhythm. As my children were born, I was also birthing the ministry of Jesus Said Love, leading worship around the country and the world, and writing/recording music with Brett. Hattie and Lucy (our older gir...

S4 E2 | THE HAPPY GIVERS: Carlos Rodriguez

Brett and Emily visit with Carlos regarding his amazing work in Puerto Rico. Visit The Happy Givers.

S4 E1 | NEW SEASON...NEW DIRECTION: Brett & Emily

Season 4 is here and we’re headed in new directions! Join us for this intro episode and hear about the new places we hope to go. New for this season is the JSL Podcast subscription. Become a subscriber and get special perks and video versions of the podcast episodes! This first episode is available to all listeners…head to JesusSaidLovePodcast.com and subscribe today!

S3 E23 | SOUL OF THE HELPER: Holly Oxhandler, Ph.D

Dr. Holly Oxhandler is the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development and an Associate Professor at Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work. Holly studies religion/spirituality, health and mental health, and is especially interested in whether and how mental and behavioral health therapists discuss their client’s religious/spiritual beliefs in treatment. She developed and validated the Religious/Spiritually Integrated Practice Assessment Scale in addition to other...

S3 E22 | WORK...A SACRED GIFT with Mimi and Stef

Today’s episode is very close to our hearts…it’s about jobs. Jobs that matter. Jobs that bring life and purpose. However, if funding doesn’t come in, these jobs are at risk for being cut. Join us for a real candid discussion about the importance of survivor jobs at Jesus Said Love. Donate Today

S3 E21 | YOUR STORY, YOUR FREEDOM: Karrie Scott Garcia

As a pastor, life coach, author and CEO, Karrie Garcia inspires change in others by boldly sharing her journey to freedom. With more than 10,000 hours of experience under her belt, Karrie has been speaking formally since the age of 19. Her audiences range from church small groups to crowds of thousands. People are drawn to Karrie by her charisma, humor, and ability to share God’s word in ways that reach everyone from the non-believer to the Bible scholar. However, it’s Karrie’s authentic, ra...

S3 E20 | MULTICULTURALISM: Michelle Reyes, Ph.D

Brett & Emily visit with Dr. Reyes and discuss all things multiculturalism and its impacts on the church. Visit here for more info on Michelle Reyes

S3 E19 | LOVE IS THE RESISTANCE: Ash Abercrombie

Ashley is a speaker and writer, whose work and life has been featured in various magazines and digital outlets, including Darling, OprahMag.com, Relevant, and Grit and Virtue. She is the author of Rise of the Truth Teller: Own Your Story, Tell it Like it is, and Live with Holy Gumption, and the forthcoming Love is the Resistance: Learn to Disagree, Resolve the Conflicts You’ve Been Avoiding and Create Real Change. Her YouVersion devotional, Finding God in the Hard Places, has been completed ...

S3 E18 | GRIEF & TRANSITION: Brett & Emily

Brett & Emily dive into a very vulnerable and personal talk on their own walk through grief and transition in 2021.

S3 E17 | SHUT IT DOWN—PORNHUB: Laila Mickelwait

Brett & Emily have a candid conversation with Laila Mickelwait, founder of Justice Defense Fund and the global movement #TraffickingHub, which aims to hold Pornhub accountable for enabling and profiting from the sex trafficking and criminal sex exploitation of countless victims. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode covers the world of Pornhub in candid conversation.

S3 E16 | IN MEMORY OF: Angela

On June 29, 2021, our dear friend Angela finished her time here on Earth. She was both an ACCESS graduate and fierce supporter of the work of JSL. One of her final wishes was to share her story in hopes that it might help others battling addiction and exploitation. We aired this interview back in season 1, but wanted to replay it in it's entirety. The first half is Angela on the way to rehab. The second half is her heading home from rehab.

S3 E15 | IMMIGRATION COALTION: Rondell Trevino

Brett & Emily visit with Rondell Trevino, founder of The Immigration Coalition. They discuss current issues surrounding immigration and the border crisis as well as TIC work in bringing clean water to people along the border.

S3 E14 | DIGITAL WELLNESS: Dawn Wible

Dawn Wible, founder of Talk More Tech Less, joins the podcast to talk about the issues around digital wellness. talkmoretechless.com

S3 E13 | SPOTTING SEXUAL ABUSE: Soo Battle, M.D.

Dr. Soo Battle is a board-certified, licensed pediatrician who works part-time in a pediatric practice in Waco, Texas. Raised in Austin, Texas, she graduated from Westlake High School and then The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s degree in the Plan II Liberal Arts Honors Program. She earned her Medical Doctorate from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 2000. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the Texas Pediatric Society and...

S3 E12 | LOVE HEALS: Becca Stevens

Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms in Nashville, TN, sits down with Brett & Emily for a very personal conversation on the power of love.

S3 E11 | LEARNING TO SPEAK GOD FROM SCRATCH: Jonathan Merritt Part 2.

Brett & Emily visit with faith and culture writer, Jonathan Merritt, and discuss his new book, Learning to Speak God from Scratch. More about Jonathan can be found here.

S3 E10 | LEARNING TO SPEAK GOD FROM SCRATCH: Jonathan Merritt Pt. 1

Brett & Emily visit with faith and culture writer, Jonathan Merritt, and discuss his new book, Learning to Speak God from Scratch. More about Jonathan can be found here. Jonathan's website

S3 E9 | WOMEN'S HISTORY---WOMEN RISING: Meghan Tschanz

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S3 E8 | WOMEN'S HISTORY---THEOLOGY OF THE WOMB: Christy Bauman, Ph.D

Christy is an author, teacher and psychotherapist. A mother of 4, fierce dreamer and passionate about advocating for women. Christy received her Bachelors degree in Communication at Texas A&M in 2002 and then her Masters in Counseling at Reformed Theological Seminary in 2007. She published the book Unearth in 2008, and A Brave Lament in 2018. She is certified in Medical Family Therapy and Trauma and Abuse. She earned her doctorate at Seattle Pacific University and is researching Shame and S...

S3 E7 | WOMEN'S HISTORY---LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX: Kat Harris

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S3 E6 | WOMEN'S HISTORY---PREY TELL: Tiffany Bluhm

Brett & Emily sit-down with author and speaker, Tiffany Bluhm, and talk all things adoption and power dynamics and abuse in systems we find ourselves in.

S3 E5 | WOMEN'S HISTORY---BIBLICAL WOMANHOOD: Beth Barr

Brett & Emily sit down with author, professor and dean, Beth Allison Barr and discuss all things women and the Bible.

S3 E4| RACIAL EQUALITY AND... THE CHURCH: Osheta Moore

Brett & Emily sit down with author and pastor, Osheta Moore and discuss race and the church.

S3 E3 | RACIAL EQUITY...HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Abigail Eernisse

Brett and Emily sit down with Dallas-based founder of Abolitionist Collective, Abigail Eernisse, and discuss issues of racial equity and human trafficking.

S3 E2 | RACIAL EQUITY AND...CHILD ABUSE: Kerry Burkley, D.Min

Brett & Emily begin a Black History Month series called Racial Equity and... To kick things off, we sit down with Kerry Burkley who works with abused and exploited children.

S3 E2 | RACIAL EQUITY AND...CHILD ABUSE: Kerry Burkley, Ph.D

Brett & Emily begin a Black History Month series called Racial Equity and... To kick things off, we sit down with Kerry Burkley who works with abused and exploited children.

S3 E1 | FREE ZEPHI: Rebecca Bender

Brett & Emily sit down with thought leader, advocate, consultant and human trafficking survivor, Rebecca Bender. They discuss the current court case involving human trafficking victim, Zephi Trevino. Zephi is charged with capital murder. However, the details of her case, including the testimony of her trafficker, show that Zephi did not pull the trigger, but her trafficker admittedly did. Because of Texas law, she is still being charged with capital murder.

S2E31 | Rituals in the New Year: Heather Stringer

Brett & Emily sit down with therapist and artist, Heather Stringer, and discuss the importance of rituals. Heather visited Waco and created a ritual experience for Emily and it was an absolute highlight of 2020.

S2E30 | ADVENT love: The Union Revival

Brett & Emily are joined by Aaron & Amanda Konzelman aka The Union Revival and chat it up about Christmas traditions and sing some of their favorite Christmas songs.

S2E29 | ADVENT joy: Ashely Dunn

S2E28 | ADVENT peace: Scott Erickson

On week two of Advent, Brett & Emily visit with Scott The Painter to discuss his new book, Honest Advent. Scott Erickson is a touring painter, performance speaker, and creative curate who mixes autobiography, mythology, and aesthetics to create art and moments that speak to our deepest experiences. Using his passion and commitment to craft, Scott has been a working artist for over a decade, and has had his work appear on CNN, National Geographic, and various magazines, newspaper outlets, ...

S2E27 | ADVENT hope: Josh Carney

Brett & Emily begin a new series called ADVENT. Today, they sit down with Waco pastor, Josh Carney, and talk about the first week of Advent, Hope. Josh and his family pastor University Baptist Church in Waco and has a unique way in helping us understand the Advent season. Find Josh and his sermons at UBC Waco.

S2E26 | ABUSE [spiritual] part 2: REFIT Angela, Catherine & Emily

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S2E25 | ABUSE [spiritual] part 1: REFIT Angela, Catherine & Emily

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S2E24 | ABUSE [power]: Jay Stringer

Brett & Emily visit with NYC-based therapist and author, Jay Stringer on the issues of sex and abuse of power. Jay is the author of Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness reveals our Healing.

S2E23 | ABUSE [emotional]: Bonnie Martin

Brett & Emily continue the series on abuse with a conversation on emotional abuse with therapist Bonnie Martin. Bonnie brings years of clinical experience working with victims and survivors of abuse and human trafficking.

S2E22 | ABUSE [substance]: Jessica Macias

Brett & Emily visit with VASA director Jessica Macias on the issues of substance misuse and substance abuse disorder.

S2E21 | ABUSE [sexual + marriage]: Dan & Becky Allender (Part 2)

Brett & Emily continue their conversation with Dan & Becky Allender of The Allender Center in Seattle.

S2E20 | ABUSE [sexual]: Dan & Becky Allender (Part 1)

Brett & Emily visit with The Allender Center founders, Dan & Becky Allender. The mission of The Allender Center is to foster redemption and healing in individuals, couples, and communities by helping them tell their stories with awareness and integrity while training leaders and professionals to engage the stories of others with courage, artistry, and care.

S2E19 | ABUSE [Verbal]: Laurie Proctor

Brett & Emily visit with life coach, Laurie Proctor and discuss the issues surrounding verbal abuse.

S2E18 | ABUSE [Surviving Narcissism]: Bronwen Healy

Brett & Emily visit with Aussie-born Bronwen for an honest look at surviving narcissism in marriage.

S2E17 | ABUSE [Narcissism]: Chuck DeGroat, Ph.D.

Brett & Emily sit down with professor, therapist, and pastor, Chuck DeGroat and talk all things narcissism.

S2E16 | ABUSE [Neglect]: Kathleen Geiger, M.Ed., LPC, PA

Brett and Emily kick off a new series called Abuse with a discussion on neglect with psychotherapist Kathleen Geiger.

S2E16 | Neglect: Kathleen Geiger, M.Ed., LPC, PA

Brett and Emily kick off a new series called Abuse with a discussion on neglect with psychotherapist Kathleen Geiger.

S2E15 | Abuse: A New Series

Brett & Emily introduce a new series on abuse. The next several episodes, joined by experts in the field, we will deep dive into several types of abuse including sexual, physical, mental and spiritual.