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What's to expect inside the Sojo Academy for the rest of the year?

In this special bonus episode of the Sojo Show, we’re diving into an epic new journey that awaits you over the next four months! 

Starting September 9th, 2024, Sojo Academy is launching an Old Testament Survey designed to illuminate how every story, prophecy, and promise in the Old Testament points directly to Christ.

Listen today as we discuss our step-by-step plan to guide you through the Old Testament with clarity and purpose. We’ll cover key books and themes, revealing how they connect to God’s overarching plan of redemption and His incredible love for us.

Here’s what you can expect:

• A Fresh Start: We’ll break down the Old Testament into four manageable parts, making it easy for you to grasp and integrate into your daily life.
• Perfect for Any Schedule: With weekly lessons designed to fit into your busy routine, each session will take just 30 minutes a day, making this study accessible and flexible.
• Christ-Centered Focus: Discover how Christ is interwoven throughout the Old Testament, from Genesis to Malachi, and gain a deeper appreciation for His role in God's redemptive plan.
• Community Support: Connect with a vibrant group of like-minded Christian women who are on the same journey, eager to support and encourage each other along the way.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Old Testament and strengthen your faith as we finish the year strong together

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How did Sojo Academy evolve its Bible study topics to meet the changing needs of its members? Journey with us on the Sojo Show as we reminisce about the various eras of spiritual growth and transformation we've navigated since 2019.

In this special episode, Jen and AJ offer a detailed walkthrough of our journey, breaking down each era's unique focus and how it can enhance your spiritual walk today. You'll get a sneak peek into our mega bundle of Bible studies, designed to foster spiritual growth through every season of life. W

hether you're looking to stand firm in your faith amidst a changing world, explore deep spiritual disciplines, or find new ways to study the Bible, this episode is your guide to the rich tapestry of topics we've covered over the years.

Join us to discover how these diverse studies can help you grow closer to God and strengthen your faith journey.

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Today, we're concluding our Praying the Promises of the Cross series by discussing one of Jen's favorite Bible verses: Romans 8:18. 

While this verse speaks of suffering, our pain is not minimized by this verse; rather, it is placed into an eternal perspective that enables us to endure with HOPE.

Memorize this verse, listen to our episode, and reflect on how it changes your perception of suffering and hope.

Remember, Christ died for our sins, He was resurrected.

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Where did the name come from? Why ‘Sojo’?

Today’s podcast is a BONUS episode where Jen and AJ talk about Sojo Academy, why they created it, their goals, and the meaning of “Sojo”. It’s a very special episode and we encourage you to listen because the things we are doing in Sojo are things you need to be doing in your life, even if you don't do it in this particular community!

For those who are new around these parts, four years ago, AJ and Jen had a vision for a special place... a place for women to make real transformations over time. So they teamed up and created Sojo Academy. Sojo Academy is a community of friends who are in love with Jesus Christ. It’s an online space with women from all over the world and a beautiful collection of hearts that bless us tremendously. 

Tune in today and listen to Jen and AJ share about their joy and passion: Sojo Academy. And learn how you can be part of this community while you take time to be transformed by God's word.


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In today’s episode, Jen talks to another amazing guest: Chelsi Kirkpatrick.

Chelsi is a mom of 4 young boys and has been married to Tyler for 10 years. She lives in Georgia where her husband is the youth pastor at CrossPointe Church. 

Tune in today and listen to a young woman who opens up about the difficulties of being a pastor's wife, and how she learned to set her priorities and focus on them by embracing the season of life she is living.  She also shares her thoughts on submitting to the Lord, and fostering life-giving habits, and gives powerful advice to anyone who’s looking to cultivate their relationship with God, regardless of how they are serving the Kingdom.

Chelsi also shares with all of us the things that she does to support her husband in their specific stage of life. 

Even if you or your husband are not in full-time ministry, this is an episode jam-packed with powerful tips to encourage you in your marriage, and remind you of what’s really important in your walk with God. 

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In today’s episode, Jen and AJ talk to a special guest: Keri Franks! She is a well-traveled mom of 3 from South Africa who is currently living in the UAE, and has been in the ministry with her husband for almost 20 years. 

Tune in today to listen to a woman who navigates ministry life brilliantly.  This episode will give you a real dose of encouragement, offer powerful advice, and remind you of ways to nourish your soul as you cultivate your relationship with the Lord. 

Even if you are not in ministry, this episode is a MUST LISTEN for any woman who wants to benefit from powerful advice on how to nourish your relationship with God. It’s a sneak peek into Kari’s international home/ministry and will bless anyone who listens.

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Welcome back to our May series we are calling Encouragement for Women in Ministry! In today’s episode, the second of the new series, Jen has a special guest she talks to about some of the challenges of ministry, especially with a large family.  Woven into the conversation are some powerful advice and practical tips for balancing ministry and life.  

Say hello to Jawan McGinnis! She is a mom of 5, high school teacher, foster parent, amazing friend, and pastor's wife from Georgia. 

Tune in today to listen to a woman who finds joy in the “mundane”.   And learn how to navigate moments of stress, even when you are on the verge of tears, selfishness, and maintain your kind heart. 

“One thing that I really feel like I've learned a lot in the process of motherhood and being a wife is that God is still the God of our mundane and it's a joy to be there.” - Jawan McGinnis.



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By the way, our summer Bible studies will be an in-depth study of the Fruit of the Spirit! YAY! We will be breaking down some popular misconceptions about how we express them and diving deep into each one in new and unique ways. 

Don’t miss it, it will be a really good couple of months of Bible study at Sojo Academy. See you there? www.sojoacademy.com

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We are starting a new series this month- yay!  During May, we’ll be doing a series called, Encouragement for Women in Ministry in which we’ll be sharing encouragement from other women in ministry. Our hope is that their words and kindness will be a sort of friendship to all of us.

For this episode, Jen and AJ shared practical ways for when women in ministry feel lonely. You’ll hear tips to implement for getting that peace that comes in knowing that Christ is our friend. 

AJ started by sharing that her family has had the privilege of welcoming a Ukrainian refugee family to their community recently. She said it was a really sweet time but also made her realize how much caregivers need to be cared for as well.  Jen and AJ reminded us how important it is to have friends who can restore you, who can speak nourishment to your heart, and who can be there for you. They mentioned this need specifically for those in ministry.

And remember: Wherever you are, God sees you. Jesus will be that friend you need. We have to continue making sure our identity is in Christ and not in a relationship regardless of what it is.  Christ can be and should be all that we need

Come take this journey with us!

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In today's episode, we have a wonderful guest joining us: Laura Susan Cain! Our special guest is a dear friend of Jen’s and we invited her to the podcast to help us wrap our brains around why hymns should matter to us. 

We answered so many good questions about how the hymns are relevant to us… and the benefits of listening, learning, and singing it! But we didn’t stop right there, we also discussed one specific hymn: This is my Father’s World. 
  

"We are sojourners in this world, and we are merely traveling through it.  It is God’s World, and for that, we can praise Him and relax into the knowledge that all things work together for the good of those who love Him."  (see Romans 8:28)


We encourage you to listen to this new episode, read the hymn “My father's world” and be reminded of the truth of God’s sovereignty and His goodness. Then share it with someone else, whether it's your child, your husband, or a friend. Someone needs this reminder!

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This episode is a little different. It had the greatest feature of all time: the SOJO MEMBERS! Yes, that’s right. Our wonderful members shared stories and contributed to this very special episode. 

So, tune in to this MUST LISTEN episode to dive into the hymn AJ wanted to sing on her wedding 28 years ago - but most importantly:  The hymn that makes her want to worship God even in the midst of life’s problems, financial situations, and all of the things that would distract us from the glory of God. 

We all need to look at something greater than ourselves, which is basically what worship is. Worship is recognizing the glory of something else and living in awe of that. 

So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy this “full of encouragement and raw vulnerability” episode!

Don't forget to listen with an open heart and put yourself in the situations discussed as well, allowing God to speak to you through our show today.

We hope you enjoy this unusual but vulnerable show. It was so authentic and super encouraging for us from Sojo Academy.

If you enjoyed the show, leave a review, rate, or share the podcast with your friends and family. 

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