• #10 -- BORN AGAIN Q&A (feat. Sharlene Provilus)
    Sep 5 2023

    Born Again Podcast Episode #10 is as promised: a Q&A episode.  Writer and Spoken-Word Poet, Sharlene Provilus is back with Jess Ray to respond to questions sent in by Born Again Podcast listeners over the past year. 

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    1 hr
  • #9 -- Resisting Overload and Returning to Rest (feat. Nancy Ray)
    Aug 8 2023

    Born Again Podcast is back with Episode #9! The very special guest today is Jess' sister-in-law, Nancy Ray.  Nancy is a mom of 4, successful business-owner, photographer, and Podcaster. Her unique message of wisdom centers around conversations on creating faith-based rhythms in work and play that lead to a fulfilling life.

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    59 mins
  • #8 -- Getting Well by Being Known (feat. Dr. Curt Thompson)
    May 15 2023

    On Born Again Podcast Episode #8 Jess speaks with Psychiatrist and author Curt Thompson. What begins around the topic of anxiety expands into a fuller conversation around the causes for our wounds and the true cost of becoming well.  Dr. Curt's unique mix of wisdom and humor make this a deeply rich and charming episode.

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    1 hr
  • #7 -- Sailing Toward The Storm (feat. Jack Mooring and Bro Terry)
    Apr 17 2023

    Born Again Podcast returns from it's hiatus with episode #7 featuring Pastor Jack Mooring, along with a special appearance from his energetic, evangelical alter-ego, Bro Terry. This double header episode starts off with a light-hearted interview with Bro Terry, followed by great conversation between Jess and Jack on the enduring Church, and what life looks like for Jack as a Nashville pastor these days.

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    48 mins
  • Intermission Episode: Where We're Headed
    Feb 27 2023

    This special "Intermission" Episode of BORN AGAIN PODCAST walks listeners from the start of the podcast through the remaining 4 episodes to be released this spring. 

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • #6 -- Remembering Your Best Friend (feat. Taylor Leonhardt)
    Oct 17 2022

    Born Again Podcast Episode #6 features Americana singer-songwriter Taylor Leonhardt -- Jess' best friend and Mission House bandmate. In this casual, heart felt conversation, Jess and Taylor relate on their spiritual journeys in recent years. They talk about friendship with God being the "staying" factor of their faith and share what that friendship looks like in real life.

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    1 hr
  • #5 -- Trust-Falling Into Mystery (feat. Andy Squyres)
    Sep 26 2022

    On Episode #5, Jess talks with artist, writer and 'Poet-Priest' Andy Squyres on mystery, miracles, and trust-falling into the mystery of relationship with God.

    Jess and Andy converse about their shared spiritual DNA: evangelical with a charismatic bent and a deepening love for theology and liturgy.  They discuss the challenges of long-term friendship with God and staying "in the faith" despite many unanswered questions.

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    1 hr
  • #4 -- Finding The Way Home (feat. Sara Billups)
    Sep 5 2022

    On Episode #4, Jess talks with Seattle based writer & thinker Sara Billups, author of Orphaned Believers: how a generation of Christian exiles can find the way home.

    In this episode, Sara and Jess connect over their shared sense of spiritual and political homelessness in recent years. They also converse about identifying as "Christians" not only in beliefs, but in title, despite the baggage the name seems to carry. 

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    58 mins