Is God really good… even when bad things happen?

If you’ve ever wondered why painful stuff happens — or questioned whether God is actually behind it — you’re not alone. A lot of people wrestle with this, and honestly, it’s a really important question.

In this episode of UncommonTEEN, Coach Jamie talks honestly about:

• Why bad things happen in the world
• What the Bible actually says about God’s goodness
• Why God isn’t the one causing pain or evil
• How free will and faith play a role
• What it means to trust God when life hurts

We also look at God’s names — Jehovah, El Roi, and Jehovah Jireh — to understand His heart. Not as distant or angry, but as loving, present, and for you.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, confused, or unsure you can trust God, this episode is for you.

💛 You matter. God sees you. And He is good — not just in what we say, but in who He is.

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In this special Christmas episode, Coach Jamie is joined by teen co-hosts Rosie, Kayleigh, and Sadie for lots of laughs, fun games, and real talk about what Christmas is actually about.

From hilarious “Would You Rather” questions to sharing favorite family traditions, we talk about why Christmas matters, how to keep Jesus at the center when life gets busy, and encouragement for anyone who feels a little lonely this season. You are not alone—Jesus is always with you. ❤️

Grab some hot cocoa, curl up on the couch, and hang out with us! 🎶☕

⏰ Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to the Christmas Special 🎄
01:18 – Would You Rather? (Christmas Edition!)
03:13 – Favorite Traditions & Memories
06:23 – The Real Meaning of Christmas
09:21 – Keeping Jesus First
11:56 – Encouragement for the Lonely
14:14 – Rapid Fire Fun Questions ⚡
15:07 – Outro

What’s your favorite Christmas tradition?
Drop it in the comments—we’d LOVE to hear it! 👇🎄

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Have you ever felt lost, unseen, or like you don’t really matter?

In this episode, Coach Jamie shares her real, raw story of growing up in pain, abuse, and deep depression—and how God pursued her even when she didn’t know Him.

Through the parables in Luke 15, we talk about why lost things are valuable to God and what that means for you—whether you feel far from God yourself or you’re watching friends who are struggling and searching for hope.

This episode is for the girl who:

• Feels forgotten or unworthy
• Wonders if God still sees her
• Wants to understand her value in Christ
• Or wants to share Jesus with friends who feel lost

No matter where you are right now, God hasn’t stopped pursuing you.

💛 You are valuable. You are seen. And your story isn’t over.

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00:00 Feeling Lost and Unseen
00:27 Lost Things Are Valuable to God
01:45 My Story: Pain, Abuse, and Depression
05:20 Searching for Love in the Wrong Places
06:55 Hitting Rock Bottom
09:10 God’s Pursuit of Me
13:40 Discovering God’s Love
15:50 The Gift of Salvation
18:30 Encouragement for You & Your Friends