After a long bout of sickness, our 7 year old daughter asked, "Is Jesus mad at me?" As heartbreaking as this felt for a us as parents, it's a question adults also struggle with from time to time. Especially when life gets hard and His voice feels distant.

In this episode, Josh and Melissa discuss how they responded to this question. We'll also dive into how the love of God has nothing to do with anything we've done, pulling from scriptures in Titus, Psalms, and 1 Peter.

The conversation continues in part two of the episode with the last FOUR lies about sobriety.

*It's not a sin

*You deserve this

*It'll take the edge off

*Judgement

It's January 2026! Which means many are on the "dry January" train, so what better time to talk about some popular lies about sobriety than now?! And once you stop partnering with these lies and bank on the truth...major breakthrough will happen in your life!! In this episode, Melissa and Joshua share some of the lies they both experienced as they began to choose to live a sober lifestyle.

And there's still time to join in on a winter fundraiser that supports NICU babies and women in federal prison who are looking for purpose, Ignition has the perfect opportunity! Knitted in NICU provides yarn to women in federal prison who are using their time to create handmade hats, booties, blankets, mittens, etc. for babies in the NICU. Your donation, whether yarn or financial support, helps transform idle time into purpose, while also meeting a real need for infants fighting their first battles in life.

If you'd like to help visit ignitionministries.org/prison or email ignition.ministries.va@gmail.com.

Ignition Ministries

P.O. Box 11

Vinton, VA 24179

It's January 2026! Which means many are on the "dry January" train, so what better time to talk about some popular lies about sobriety than now?! And once you stop partnering with these lies and bank on the truth...major breakthrough will happen in your life!! In this episode, Melissa and Joshua share some of the lies they both experienced as they began to choose to live a sober lifestyle.

Also on this episode: Melissa Gaona finally answers the question 'Is Warrior Women 2026 happening in Virginia? When? Where?'

And if you'd like to join in on a winter fundraiser that supports NICU babies and women in federal prison who are looking for purpose, Ignition has the perfect opportunity! Knitted in NICU provides yarn to women in federal prison who are using their time to create handmade hats, booties, blankets, mittens, etc. for babies in the NICU. Your donation, whether yarn or financial support, helps transform idle time into purpose, while also meeting a real need for infants fighting their first battles in life.

If you'd like to help visit ignitionministries.org/prison or email ignition.ministries.va@gmail.com.

Ignition Ministries

P.O. Box 11

Vinton, VA 24179