Guided by Faith: Devotions and Advice for Teens and Young Adults

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Feb 16 • 8:36

Ep. 381: Who Do You Trust?
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Guided by Faith: Devotions and Advice for Teens and Young Adults

With Jay Holland
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Guided by Faith is your go-to daily devotional podcast for teens, students, and young adults looking to strengthen their faith and Biblical worldview. In just five minutes every weekday, dive into essential topics like identity, life purpose, friendships, dating, decision-making, handling temptation, coping with grief, and living out your mission for Jesus. Parents will also find valuable insights to support their teens on their faith journey. Join Jay Holland for inspiring and practical advice that equips you to navigate life’s challenges with a strong faith foundation.
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Feb 16 • 8:36
Ep. 381: Who Do You Trust? →

In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay kicks off a crucial week by asking a foundational question that shapes every part of our lives: Who do you trust? Drawing from Romans 8 and insights from Dr. Kathy Koch's Five to Thrive, this devotional explores the core human need for security and how it affects identity, belonging, purpose, and confidenceespecially for teens and young adults. Jay unpacks why placing our trust in people, talents, looks, or success will always lead to insecurity, and why Scripture calls us instead to trust in the Lord, who has already proven Himself faithful through Jesus. If youve ever struggled with broken trust, shaky confidence, or wondering what your life is built on, this episode invites you to examine where your security really comes from and challenges you to build your life on the solid foundation of trusting God.

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Feb 13 • 10:07
Ep. 380: What Will It Be Like to Be Glorified? →

In this finale episode of the week on Guided by Faith, Jay explores the awe-inspiring promise of glorification from Romans 8:2830. Teens and young adults will discover what it means that those God justifies, He also glorifies, and why Paul uses past tense to describe itshowing Gods eternal certainty and perspective. Jay paints a vivid picture of glorified bodies like Jesus, perfected and radiant, free from pain, flaws, and sin, yet still connected to our earthly selves. This episode encourages listeners to trust Gods ongoing work in their lives, from calling and justification to the ultimate glorification, and inspires hope for an eternal, joyful existence with Christ in the new heavens and new earth.

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Feb 12 • 8:09
Ep. 379: What Does it Mean to Be Justified? →

In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay breaks down one of the most importantand often misunderstoodwords in Christian theology: justification. Walking through Romans 8:2830, Jay explains how Gods justice, holiness, and love meet at the cross of Jesus, where our sin debt was paid in full. Using clear illustrations and relatable examples, he shows teens and young adults what it means to be justified just as if I had never sinned and why believers stand righteous before Godnot because of their behavior, but because of Jesus perfect sacrifice. This episode offers powerful reassurance for anyone weighed down by guilt, reminding listeners of the freedom, gratitude, and confidence that come from being fully forgiven and made right with God.

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Feb 11 • 8:11
Ep. 378: You Were Predestined to Become Like Jesus! →

In this midweek episode of Guided by Faith, Jay walks teens and young adults through the powerful theology of Romans 8:2830, focusing on Gods purpose in predestining believers to be conformed to the image of Jesus. Jay explains why theology matters for everyday faith, clears up common confusion about predestination, and shows how God uses both joyful and painful experiences to shape Christians into Christlike people. Rather than promising an easy life, this episode reveals that the greatest good God is working toward is making you more like Jesusholy, compassionate, and hopeful for eternity. If youve ever wondered why God allows hardship, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and a bigger-picture view of Gods loving plan for your life.

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Feb 10 • 8:47
Ep. 377: How Can God Use Bad Things for Good? →

In this encouraging episode of Guided by Faith, Jay continues unpacking Romans 8:28 by answering a hard but honest question many Christian teens and young adults ask: How can God actually use bad things for good? Jay explains Gods active role in working all things together without being the cause of evil, sharing powerful illustrationsfrom near-miss personal experiences to the chemistry of saltto show how God combines hardship with truth, people, and grace to bring healing and growth. With an eternal perspective rooted in Jesus, this episode reminds listeners that pain is never the end of the story and that God is faithfully at work, even in seasons that dont make sense yet.

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Guided By Faith is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.

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About the Host

Jay Holland

Jay Holland is a follower of Jesus, a husband to Emily, and the biological and adoptive father of four children. For more than two decades Jay has served as a pastor in family and student ministries, and has walked through multiple special needs challenges within his own family.

Jay’s personal and pastoral experiences led him to launch the weekly Let’s Parent on Purpose podcast to equip and empower moms and dads to build thriving families. He serves at Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church in Stuart, Florida and is also on the board of Hopegivers, a ministry that cares for children and churches in India.

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