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

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Jun 18 • 7:19

Ep. 208: Hosting Your Friends with a Purpose
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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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Jun 18 • 7:19
Ep. 208: Hosting Your Friends with a Purpose →

In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay discusses the importance of adopting a mission trip mindset within our own homes. He emphasizes the role of hospitality in creating meaningful connections and fostering a sense of community. By intentionally inviting friends and family into our spaces, we can create opportunities for deeper conversations and spiritual growth. Jay encourages listeners to be proactive in their relationships, aiming to point others to Jesus through love and connection, while also highlighting the significance of being part of a local church.

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

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Jun 17 • 8:18
Ep. 207: Prayer Walk Your Neighborhood →

In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay encourages listeners to engage in their local communities through prayer walking. He emphasizes the importance of praying for neighbors and seeing them through God's eyes, suggesting that even simple walks can lead to profound spiritual impact. Jay shares personal experiences and practical tips for incorporating prayer into daily routines, ultimately urging listeners to live on mission in their neighborhoods.

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Jun 16 • 6:24
Ep. 206: Having a Mission Trip Mindset While Living at Home →

In this episode of Guided by Faith, host Jay discusses the importance of living missionally in everyday life, particularly during the summer months. He reflects on his experiences with mission trips and encourages listeners to adopt a mission mindset at home, emphasizing the Great Commission's call to make disciples in their own communities. Jay provides practical advice for engaging with neighbors and suggests prayer walking as a simple yet effective way to start living out one's faith intentionally.

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Jun 13 • 8:33
Ep. 205: Make It Satisfying: Celebrate What God Is Doing in You →

In this episode, Jay discusses the principles of atomic habits and emphasizes the importance of celebration in reinforcing spiritual habits. He shares insights on how to make habits satisfying and rewarding, encouraging listeners to celebrate their progress rather than striving for perfection. The conversation highlights practical strategies for habit formation, including tracking progress and rewarding oneself, ultimately aiming for consistent spiritual growth through small, joyful decisions.

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Jun 12 • 6:10
Ep. 204: Make It Easy: Remove the Friction from Following Jesus →

In this episode, Jay discusses the importance of building atomic habits in our spiritual lives. He emphasizes starting with small, manageable habits that can be completed in under five minutes a day, such as reading one Bible verse or praying for one minute. By making these habits obvious, attractive, and easy, individuals can create sustainable practices that lead to spiritual growth. 

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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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