Episodes

Jan. 26, 2024

"This Is My Story"

Pain is just one of many parts of our life journey. All of us have a story. In this episode, Annette deep dives some of the trauma moments of her life and how God brought her from despair to deliverance. God is good. There is...

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Jan. 12, 2024

"Connecting the Dots"

Living with no regrets is possible if you learn to connect the dots from your past that lead to your future. There is great hope!

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Dec. 30, 2023

"How Low Can You Go? I Can Go Solo."

Jimmy is playing a solo in this rendition of Living Up in a Down World. It begs the question, "Where is Annette and Mr. Chevy?"

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Dec. 14, 2023

"Merry Christmas? Preparing to Engage Family Dysfunction."

Join Jimmy and Annette as they discuss how it can be difficult to see family at Christmas when there is dysfunction or prior trauma. Learn how to prepare yourself for engaging your family.

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Nov. 29, 2023

"I Have a Question for You!"

Jimmy and Annette had some amazing experiences and encounters on their Thanksgiving trip to Colorado. Listen in and learn the key to opening the hearts of complete strangers with a simple question.

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Nov. 19, 2023

"Jobless, Homeless, and Broken, But Still Grateful"

Join the conversation with Jimmy and Annette as they share about the power of gratitude in midst of great loss and disappointment.

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Nov. 15, 2023

"Your Why Has To Be Bigger Than Your Disappointment"

Jimmy and Annette discuss the power of getting your "Why." Your "Why" has to be bigger than your "What." If you want to survive the storms of life, the disappointments that come, and the pain of loss, then grab a cup of coffe...

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Nov. 8, 2023

"When It All Falls Apart"

Jimmy and Annette discuss what do you do when you're doing the right things and it all falls apart?

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Oct. 31, 2023

"The Narrow Path"

Join Jimmy and Annette in a conversation about the narrow path and the power of awe and wonder.

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Oct. 25, 2023

"Fourth Man In The Fire"

Jimmy and Annette are diving into one of the most powerful miracles in the Bible. Listen in and learn about The Fourth Man in the Fire and what it means for us today!

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Oct. 17, 2023

"It's Time To Build A War Room!"

Join Jimmy and Annette as they discuss the issues that matter through the lens of faith. In this episode we describe what a "War Room" is and why you might just need to build one.

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Oct. 11, 2023

"Israel - Revival - Spiritual Awakening"

Join Jimmy and Annette as they discuss the relevant issues of our day. Their hearts are to help you to live up in a down world!

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Oct. 4, 2023

"Bent But Not Broken"

Join Jimmy and Annette as they discuss the dynamics of living up in a down world from a Biblical perspective. Life comes at you pretty hard and you may be bent, but you don't have to be broken.

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Sept. 24, 2023

"Peat and Repeat"

Jimmy and Annette share from the overflow of all that God is up to in and around them. Join the conversation and find out what it means to live up in a down world!

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Sept. 18, 2023

"When You Pray, Say..."

Jimmy and Annette unpack the clear mandate to pray the life of the kingdom into our world in a practical way!

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Sept. 13, 2023

"The Six Million Dollar Man?"

Welcome to Living Up in a Down World! Join Jimmy and Annette as they discuss how to navigate pain, disappointment, and the stuff of life and keep smiling as you do! Keep your buckets leaky!

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Sept. 4, 2023

"Dude, Are You Actually Going To Use That Machine?"

Jimmy and Annette are absolutely overflowing with the life and joy that God gives! Join them for episode 34 and find out what this episode's strange title actually means.

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Aug. 28, 2023

"Our Buckets Runneth Over"

Fasten your seatbelts because Jimmy and Annette's buckets are full and overflowing! God has been speaking life into their souls during their sabbatical and they want to encourage you to live up in a down world!

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Aug. 22, 2023

"I Give Up!"

Have you ever wanted to just give up? If you are a human being, of course you have! So have we. On the other hand, there are some things we need to give up. Join us as we discuss what we really do need to give up in order to ...

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Aug. 14, 2023

"Life's A Beach!"

Jimmy and Annette share their first remote podcast episode from the beach! Lots to share with some major lifestyle decisions that may just help you too. Settle in and join the conversation.

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Aug. 7, 2023

"Giving Up The Right To Withhold Encouragement"

Jimmy and Annette dive in to the deep waters of what it means to give up the right to withhold encouragement. It's more than hollow flattering words or blowing smoke. Join the conversation!

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July 31, 2023

"The Forgiveness Factor"

Jimmy and Annette discuss an important topic that all of us need to be reminded of often, "The Forgiveness Factor." Why? Because everyone has to deal with being hurt, broken, slandered, gossiped about, and/or traumatized. The...

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July 24, 2023

"Feeling The Fire!"

There comes a time when you need to see, to stay, and to stand! Join Jimmy and Annette as they unpack what God is doing regarding the hard and relevant things in this world.

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July 17, 2023

"Fear Is A Liar... Unless..."

Today’s episode deals with the issue of Fear in relation to God. Is all fear bad? We tend to think so, however, there is a healthy “fear of the Lord,” that leads to wisdom, life, and a more intimate relationship with Him. Her...

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