Welcome! We believe in doing life out in the open, with vulnerability and accountability. This is a podcast community where we can all prosper by making room for God and those He has put around us. The content and guests on this show, through their stories will help you find hope amidst life's toughest storms. Join me as we have fun and inspiring conversations with real PEOPLE, facing real STRUGGLES with a real GOD and ultimately finding real HOPE. Unique perspectives on the intersection of…
In this Thanksgiving episode of The Open Space Podcast, Eric J. shares a heartfelt story about his grandmother and the powerful reminder she left him - a memorial that anchors him in gratitude. Drawing from the book of Joshua, the Ebenezar stone, Moses' altar, and the meaning of communion, this episode explores why remembering God's faithfulness is essential to maintain a heart of gratitude. If…
In this episode, Eric dives deep into the importance of friendships in a world filled with loneliness, busyness, and digital distractions. Drawing from personal experience, scientific research and Biblical wisdom, he explains why true friendships are the foundation of romantic, familial, and spiritual relationships. Discover the crisis of loneliness in today's society, why we need connection, and…
In this episode of The Open Space Podcast, host Eric Jay continues his Christian Dating series by sharing 3 crucial questions to ask during the first few dates . These questions help to reveal a person's emotional maturity, spiritual foundation, and readiness for a godly relationship . Eric shares why it's vital to explore topics like long-term friendships, family dynamics and a person's prayer…
In this episode of The Open Space Podcast, we dive into faith-based dating for men who want to build godly relationships. Discover three powerful Christian dating tips that challenge modern culture's approach to love. learn the difference between chasing vs pursuing women why its better to be a godly man rather than a "nice guy", and how to lead in a relationship with confidence and clarity. Eric…
Ghosting is one of the most frustrating and dreadful experiences in modern dating -- but why does it happen? Is it ever okay to ghost someone? How should you handle being ghosted? In this episode we talk aboout all that and also details about the heart and vision for The Open Space podcast. Have you subscribed/followed the podcast yet? If not, why not? Subscribe The Open Space on Youtube
We all witnessed the shooting. We all witnessed the outrage. We know that this new normal is not sustainable. Free speech is under attack, lives are being lost everyday due to violence whether it is politically motivated or religiously based. But, where is the church? Where are the church leaders steering the church to respond like Christ would in the face of persecution? Should we respond in the…
Many of us claim to desire healthy community but resist the discomfort or even conflict we have to endure to cultivate that with those around us. We are designed to desire a deeper and more genuine kind of community but our culture has made us comfortable with settling for shallow and meaningless connection. The political landscape has polarized so much that we cannot even be real with each other.…
Our society has made us faster, impatient and indifferent to the joy and sorrow of others. We are quick to judge and slow to empathize. We seek to exclude instead of include. We long for deep connections but we reject the very processes that foster them. In this episode, my guest, who at this point needs no introduction, joins me to discuss how healthy community can be created in the church to…
The word "Community" has become a buzz word but no one talks about what healthy community looks like. If God did not give us a Spirit of fear, then healthy community should not sow seeds of fear when it comes to pursuing your Godly purpose. Instead, it should inspire your faith to step out of your comfort zone and pursue whatever God created you for. Listen to this episode for more. In this…
Welcome Back Yep He Said It Family! I know it has been a while and I am excited to be back with you! We are all wired with a desire to belong but fitting in somewhere does not equate to belonging. Community was designed and envisioned by our creator and so He created us with a deep longing for it as well. But how do you know if the community you are part of is the right community for you? How do…
