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Dec 8 • 2:24
Bonus Episode: Announcing Renewed: The 365-Day Christian Gratitude Journal
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Bonus Episode: Announcing Renewed: The 365-Day Christian Gratitude Journal

December 8, 2025 • 2:24 • Jay Holland

Todays episode is a little different and Im excited to share this with you. Ive just released a brand-new resource called Renewed: The 365-Day Christian Gratitude Journal.

This journal was created to help you build a simple daily rhythm of gratitude through Scripture, reflection, and prayer. Each day includes a Bible verse or meaningful quote along with a thoughtful prompt to help you slow down, notice Gods goodness, and cultivate a grateful heart.

If youve been blessed by Guided by Faith, I think youll find this journal both encouraging and grounding for the year ahead.

Grab your copy of Renewed on Amazon:

https://amzn.to/3MLWavl

Whether you use it yourself or give it as a gift, I pray it becomes a tool that helps you grow in joy, perspective, and spiritual strength.

Thank you for listening, thank you for supporting the show, and thank you for living out your faith with intentional gratitude each day.

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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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