Christians Living In The Real World

Episode 9: From Job Burnout to Vocational Vitality

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Jani talks with author, speaker, teacher and Pastor, Jake Kirchner.

What began with a once in a lifetime panic attack, became a journey over the course of a few years, where Jake and the Lord wrestled through the issue of 'burnout' in his work.

On this end of that journey, Jake has reclaimed the negative perception of burnout and transformed it into helping individuals and leaders navigate their way to a point of vocational vitality.

If you feel the low hum of discontent, even to the point of personal depletion, then this episode is for you!

Episode 8: Boy Mom..... SEND HELP!

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Jani has a conversation with boy mom and blogger, Tara Martens Kugel.

Raising boys ... Raising children in general in this world, holds all kind of challenges that did not exist even twenty years ago.

Jani & Tara discuss everything from taking responsibility, to the value of critical thinking, and even a simple handshake.

Listen as Tara shares years of wisdom from God's Word on raising strong young men... growing them into leaders for their future family and for the Kingdom!

Episode 7: Finding A Way Forward (Edited)

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Jani hosts her first guests on the podcast! Jessica McCollum, Alekka Coniaris, and Nikki LePore!

As Jani was developing her Christian Life Coaching Program, Alekka and Nikki were busy authoring an incredible Women's Bible Study curriculum on the same topic..... Examining our thoughts and our minds, in light od God's Word.

With true transparency and heartfelt hope through the worst of circumstances, these ladies encourage the listener to se beyond the circumstances which may confuse us, by focusing on the One Truth that never changes.

Episode 6: What Do You THINK About Our Culture??

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Jani addresses several of the most controversial topics of our day.

NOT in order to be controversial, but rather, to understand how we, as followers of Jesus, can be effective in a very controversial world.

This is NOT an episode you will want to miss!

What Do You THINK About Yourself & Others?

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Jani explores the thought errors we have about ourselves and others that lead us down a path of lies and internal struggle.

Contrast those thoughts with who God says you are ... You can literally change the course of your life by simply taking on God's thoughts as your own.

Episode 4: What Do You THINK About Satan?

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Jani explores how Christians think about Satan.

Does he exist?

And IF he is real.... As Christ followers, we need to be prepared!

Episode 3: What Do You THINK About God?

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Jani challenges you to examine your thoughts about God, which surprisingly, may be in conflict with your beliefs about God. Understanding the difference and getting honest with yourself and the Lord about your thoughts can be transformational in your relationship with Him.

Episode 1 - Why Are We Here?

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Jani Burke introduces herself and her journey to this podcast.

Citing the story of Jonah, and his avoidance of what God has called him to do, Jani reflects on your own avoidance of what she knows to be a 'calling' from the Lord, which is very different that an idea.

In a humorous way, Jani laughs at herself, while at the same time, challenging listeners to take a look at where they may also be dodging God's perfect direction for their own lives.

Episode 2 - Thinking About Our Thinking

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Jani takes introduces listeners to the idea of truly thinking about their thinking.

Did you know that we get to choose our thoughts? We can think whatever we want, which is great news, because that means you can also change how you feel, and take action on things in your life in order to produce a different result.

Citing the story of Cori Ten Boom, and the painfully difficult decision she had to make when faced with one of her previous captors, Jani drives home the point that when we choose to think differently than we would actually like to, the Lord can break though those things that hold us in bondage.