Savage Jesus with Cece

You can't hold God's truth and trash at the same time

We can be saved and struggle at the same time

Learning from Moses

Jesus' obedience on the Cross

Why did Jacob limp?

John 8:31-3231 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

What is God's purpose in our struggles?

Your labels don't define you- God does

Navigating Faith & Struggles

God's promises vs reality

You go through transformation

Who holds your mirror?

DescriptionWhat happens when people tell you what you’ll never be ableto do… and you refuse to accept it?In this episode of Savage Jesus with Cece, I sit downwith Michelle Steiner to talk about living with an invisible disability, overcoming limitations, and what it actually looks like to keep moving forward when life doesn’t suddenly get easier.Michelle shares her journey of being told she wouldn’t go touniversity, wouldn’t succeed, and wouldn’t build the life she wanted… and then doing it anyway.This is not a story about one big breakthrough moment. It’sabout persistence. It’s about continuing to show up, even when things are still hard.We also talk about faith, identity, and what it means towalk with God when challenges don’t disappear overnight.If you’ve ever felt underestimated, overlooked, or definedby your limitations, this conversation is for you.About MichelleMichelle Steiner is a writer, advocate, and paraeducator wholives with an invisible disability.She holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Programming from Slippery Rock University and has been published across multiple platforms including The Mighty, Dyscalculia Blog, The Reluctant Spoonie, Kalopina Collective, and Word Gathering.She works with students with disabilities and uses her voiceto help others better understand what it means to live with challenges that are not always visible.Michelle lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two cats.Connect with MichelleWebsite / Blog: https://www.michellesmission.com/Featured work: https://www.michellesmission.com/ #SavageJesus #JRCece #FlippinTables #DisabilityAwareness#InvisibleDisability #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #FaithAndHealing #Identity#MentalHealth

Cece preaching as a guest speaker at Waiau Pa Church, Auckland New Zealand.

What if healing doesn’t come in a moment… but throughendurance?In this episode of Savage Jesus with Cece, I sit downwith Gerald Collins to talk about grief, depression, faith, and what it actually takes to keep going when life feels heavy.Gerald is an endurance coach and the founder of RunRevCoaching, a platform built to help people navigate mental health struggles through movement, structure, and support. He started running as a way to cope with the grief of losing his mother, and it became something much deeper. We talk about living with long-term depression, why healingis not instant, and how faith is often less about breakthrough and more about endurance.About GeraldGerald Collins is an endurance athlete and the founder ofRunRev Coaching, a faith-informed coaching platform focused on helping people work through grief, depression, and mental health challenges through running and structured support. He began running in 2012 as a way to process the loss of hismother and has since completed distances from short runs to ultra distances. Through his coaching, Gerald works with people both inperson and online, helping them build resilience physically, mentally, and emotionally. Connect with GeraldWebsite / Coaching:https://runrevcoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runrevcoach_gerald/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunRevCollins/Email: [email protected] #SavageJesus #JRCece #FlippinTables #GriefAndFaith#MentalHealth #DepressionRecovery #FaithAndHealing #Endurance #HealingJourney#RunRevCoaching

In this episode of Savage Jesus with Cece, I sit down withKevin Creighton to talk about masculinity, responsibility, redemption, and faith in a world where many men feel lost, directionless, or stuck. Kevin is a full-time gunwriter, firearms instructor, and author who has spent years writing about responsibility, protection, and discipline. He brings a perspective shaped by real-world experience, not theory. We also talk about his novel Salvation, which explores the tension between justice, vengeance, and redemptionthrough the lives of both a hero and a villain. This conversation challenges what we think we know about strength, purpose, and what it actually means to change. About Kevin Kevin Creighton is a full-time gunwriter, firearmsinstructor, and competitive shooter who has written for major firearms publications and trained extensively in self-defence and personal protection. He is also the founder of Quietly Armed and the author ofthe novel Salvation, a story centred on redemption, justice, and the internal battle between who we are and who we could become. Raised in Canada near the Rocky Mountains and having travelled widely through Latin America, Kevin brings a grounded, real-world perspective to conversations about masculinity, faith, and personal responsibility. Kevin’s Book Salvation by Kevin Creighton A story of justice, redemption, and transformation throughthe lives of a former Army Ranger and those around him. You can find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Salvation-Kevin-Creighton-ebook/dp/B0G315DG3PConnect with Kevin Facebook (Author Page): https://www.facebook.com/kevincreightonauthor/Website / Training / Work: https://www.quietlyarmed.com/about-us

What happens when you make a promise to God… and then go back to the same habits?In this episode of Savage Jesus with Cece, I sit down with Steven McCormick to talk about addiction, faith, guilt, and what it looks like to keep walking with God when your life hasn’t been consistent.Steven shares his story of struggling with alcohol, cryingout to God in moments of desperation, and the reality of going back to old habits even after powerful encounters.We also talk about the tension between guilt and grace, thepressure people feel to “get it right,” and the truth that faith is not about perfection, but persistence.If your faith is real but your life has gone back and forth,this conversation is for you.About StevenSteven McCormick is a father of five and a distributionsupervisor at a Fortune 300 company, where he has worked for over 17 years.He describes his faith as real but imperfect, shaped throughlife, pressure, mistakes, and moments where he had to wrestle with God honestly.Steven’s story speaks to anyone who has struggled withconsistency, guilt, and the tension between who they want to be and where they actually are.Find Steven’s podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/35X69eIdeqN6p1EbM3oYCi?si=72dcb7e48f224e35 #SavageJesus #JRCece #FlippinTables #FaithAndFailure#MessyFaith #ChristianTestimony #HealingJourney #Forgiveness #FaithAndHealing#AddictionRecovery

In this episode of Savage Jesus with Cece, I sit down with Drew Papasan to talk about addiction, trauma, forgiveness, and what real faith looks like. Drew shares his story of childhood abuse and addiction from a young age- but this is not a clean, polished testimony. It is a real one.About DrewDrew Papasan is a Christian pastor, podcast host, husband, and father. He works for an ABA clinic supporting children with autism, something he is deeply passionate about. He is also the host of the Ain’t Quiet Podcast, where he focuses on authentic, biblical conversations that encourage people to live boldly in their faith without falling into performance or religious pressure.Drew is committed to keeping his message real, grounded in Scripture, and honest about what it actually looks like to follow Christ in everyday life.Connect with DrewPersonal socials:pastordrewpapPodcast socials: Ain’t Quiet PodcastListen to the Ain’t Quiet Podcast on all major platforms.#SavageJesus #JRCece #FlippinTables #FaithAndAddiction #ChristianTestimony #Forgiveness #HealingJourney #MessyFaith #AintQuietPodcast #PastorLife #FaithAndHealing

Most people are not stuck. They are inconsistent.In this episode of Savage Jesus with Cece, I sit down with Micki Woodford to talk about discipline, faith, and what it really takes to create lasting change.We talk about the tension between motivation and consistency, why waiting to “feel ready” keeps people stuck, and how faith actually shows up in the small, daily decisions most people overlook.This is not about perfection. It is about showing up.If your faith is real but your life feels inconsistent, this conversation is for you.About MickiMicki Woodford is a fitness professional, author, and speaker who blends faith, discipline, and practical tools to help people create lasting change in their lives.Through her work, she challenges the idea that transformation comes from motivation alone, showing instead that consistency, structure, and faith-driven action are what actually move people forward.www.masefitness.com#SavageJesus #JRCece #FlippinTables #FaithAndDiscipline #Consistency #PersonalGrowth #ChristianGrowth #Mindset #FaithAndFitness

Grief changes everything. It changes how we think, how wepray, and sometimes how we see God.In this episode of Savage Jesus with Cece, I sit downwith Nichole Haugen to talk honestly about grief, faith, and the messy middle that many people experience after loss.Nichole shares her own journey through grief and how itreshaped her relationship with God. We talk about the questions people are often afraid to ask in church. What happens when you're angry at God? What does faith look like when healing takes time? And can grief actually deepen yourrelationship with Him rather than destroy it?Nichole believes something many people need to hear: you can bring your grief, your anger, and your questions to God. He is not fragile, and He is not scared of your honesty.This conversation is real, raw, and deeply hopeful foranyone walking through grief or supporting someone who is. About NicholeNichole Haugen is a grief coach, podcast host, and faith-based mentor who helps people navigate the complicated emotional and spiritual journey that follows loss. Through her coaching and podcast, she creates space for honest conversations about grief, faith, anger, healing, and rebuilding life after loss.Her work supports people who are wrestling with big questions about God while learning how to move forward with hope.Listen to Nichole’s podcast here:https://open.spotify.com/show/6gePl7MJsB155YBUzibhHW#SavageJesus #GriefAndFaith #FaithAfterLoss #ChristianHealing #TraumaHealing #FaithAndMentalHealth #GriefSupport #MentalHealthAndFaith #HealingJourney #MessyFaith #ChristianPodcast #FaithConversations #GriefRecovery #RealFaith

This message reframes sex through ownership. Paul’s templetheology lands hard: “Do you not realize… you are not your own; you were bought with a price?” If you still “own” you, you must manage you—and you don’t have the power. But when God owns you, He manages what He owns.Practically, that means run from sexual sin (not reason with it), guard the vault (Prov 4:23), cut soul-tie access and secret supply lines, and honour God with your body. Transfer the title deed; let the Owner handle repairs.

A frank, Scripture-anchored talk on sex that starts where the Bible starts: desire is good, because God designed it. We reframe sex as a gift in a container (covenant), expose how culture hijacks desire, name the difference between transgressions (acts) and iniquities (bents), and then build a grace-filled game plan: surrender your body to God, setguardrails, walk in community, repent fast and reset fast. Expect clarity on soul ties, practical boundaries for singles and marrieds, and hope that Jesus heals both the behaviour and the bend.

Four sticky images to order dating God’s way—Eden (presence, purpose, parameters), the Tram (dating as movement, not a home), the Vault (guard your heart), and Light (shine, don’t hide). This piece pulls Genesis 2, Proverbs 4, 1 Corinthians 15, and Philippians 2 into real Friday-night decisions: who gets access, when to exit, how to keep God at the centre so chemistry doesn’t outrun character. Practical, punchy, and made for a swipe-right world.

“Single but Not Alone” reframes singleness as God’s prepschool, not a holding cell. With Scripture, humour, and real-world moves, it shows how to build with God, grow self-awareness, raise your standards beyond dimples, and cultivate community—so you arrive to any future relationship as a solid one, not a hungry half. Ecclesiastes calls the season a gift; 2 Peter says you’re already equipped. This is a practical, grace-filled guide to enjoy now and prepare well.

A frank, funny, heart-level guide for anyone who keeps loving hard and landing hard. It’s Complicated: God’s Design for Relationships in a Swipe-Right World opens with Aim Before You Swipe—a message for the exhausted and the hopeful: God called “alone” not good, culture keeps moving thegoalposts, and you don’t need another almost—you need a steady target. We walk from Eden to your DMs: place, purpose, provision, identity, and boundaries before the person; why TikTok can’t be your therapist; and how letting God fill your life makes the lies float, not sink. If you’ve tried vibes, vision boards, andvanishing acts, this is the reset: let God set the aim, then love from fullness, not famine.

Feeling invisible, undervalued, or overwhelmed by fear andintimidation? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore how God transforms seasons of drought—times of loneliness, rejection, or insignificance—into downpours of purpose, presence, and power. Using real-life examples andbiblical insights, learn how to survive the struggle, embrace your story, and step into the destiny God has for you.

We all stumble, fail, and fall short—but your failures are not the end of your story. In this episode, we walk through the transformation of Simon into Peter, exploring how God takes our mistakes, disappointments, and missteps and turnsthem into purpose. Learn how to embrace God’s vision for your life, step intothe calling He has for you, and see your failures as the starting point for destiny, not the final word.#SavedandBesieged #J.R.Cece

Life is noisy, chaotic, and full of distractions—but your focus can make all the difference. In this episode, we explore how to live intentionally, following Paul’s example of focusing on purpose over panic. Learn practical ways to decide your distractions, ask the right questions, and keep your eyes on what truly matters, even when the world is trying to pull you off course.Suggested Call to Action for Listeners:“Take a moment today to evaluate where your focus is. Ask yourself: Are you letting distractions run your life, or are you intentionally choosing to live with purpose?”

In this episode, we explore the journey from damage to destiny. Everyone carries some form of pain—trauma, abuse, mistakes, addiction, or brokenness—but your past doesn’t define you. Using the story of Mephibosheth, Peter and the man with the mat in John 5, we uncover how God calls, carries, and covers our damage, flipping shame into purpose and scars into testimony. Learn practical steps to bring your pain to God, make healing a decision, and discover the power of sharing your story to inspire and set others free.#SavedandBesieged #J.R.Cece

In this episode, we explore the journey from damage todestiny. Everyone carries some form of pain—trauma, abuse, mistakes, addiction, or brokenness—but your past doesn’t define you. Using the story of Mephibosheth,we uncover how God calls, carries, and covers our damage, flipping shame into purpose and scars into testimony. Learn practical steps to bring your pain to God, make healing a decision, and discover the power of sharing your storyto inspire and set others free.#SavedandBesieged #J.R.Cece

A raw, first-aid guide for the moment after you slip. “God Loves the Addicts” speaks straight into the shame spiral—naming the sin without naming you as the sin. It shows how Scripture makes room for real struggle (Romans 7;Micah 7:8), why secrecy keeps you stuck, and how to fall toward God and people who can carry a corner of your mat. No clichés, no finger-pointing—just a clear path back: tell the truth quickly, come back quickly, let grace do whatpunishment never could.Keywords / Tags:relapse, addiction, recovery, grace, confession, honesty, shame, Romans 7, Micah 7:8, Mark 2, church hurt, practical faith, mental health, discipleship, Saved & Besieged, J.R. Cece

A straight-talking, heart-level piece for anyone burnt byreligion or simply curious about Jesus. “Not this B.S. Religion Stuff Again!”(B.S. = Before-Spirit) calls out the posturing and the arguments whilesomeone’s still hurting on the floor. It walks through real rooms and reallives—anxious nights, church foyers, late-night texts—and keeps coming back tothe simple centre: love God with everything; love your neighbour as yourself.This isn’t a takedown; it’s a turning—from debates to doing, from performanceto presence, from being right to being close. If you’ve rolled your eyes atchurch but still hope God might be kind, this is for you.

A straight-talking, heart-level piece for anyone burnt byreligion or simply curious about Jesus. “Not this B.S. Religion Stuff Again!”(B.S. = Before-Spirit) calls out the posturing and the arguments whilesomeone’s still hurting on the floor. It walks through real rooms and reallives—anxious nights, church foyers, late-night texts—and keeps coming back tothe simple centre: love God with everything; love your neighbour as yourself.This isn’t a takedown; it’s a turning—from debates to doing, from performanceto presence, from being right to being close. If you’ve rolled your eyes atchurch but still hope God might be kind, this is for you.

“God Ain’t Grading You: The Test Is for You, Not Him”

We don't realise the impact of this statement: how thedevil can be in the details of things we want from God, and can actually sabotage our faith walk.

We are addicted to answers.We want God to explain everything before we take the first step.We want clarity to feel like confirmation.And if we’re honest—we trust our understanding more than we trust God.

There’s a kind of praise that doesn’t come easy.A worship that isn’t dressed in pretty words and perfect harmonies.It’s not the kind that rises in stadiums or Sunday services where everyone’shands are raised and everything looks fine.It’s the hallelujah that shakes hell.

If your relationship with God isn’t right, no relationship will ever feel right.

When Faith Meets FragilityLet’s start with a difficult question—one that too many Christians have asked in the silence of their bedrooms or behind the closed doors of their own minds: “Is it a sin to be depressed?”Let me be clear: Struggling with mental health does not make you less saved, less spiritual, or less loved by God.

Do you know the difference between Conviction & Condemnation?Keep listening to find out.

Are we showing the heart of Jesus, or are we more focussed on being right than kind?

Ever felt like your faith isn't good enough? Then this episode is for you.

Let's learn how to love after trauma and how to love a trauma survivor.

Do we communicate well, or communicate to defend?So today, let’s talk. Not just about how to communicate, butabout how not communicating is costing us love, healing, andeven our spiritual witness.

God’s Word ALWAYS precedes evidence.

Anxiety? Oh, you mean that overachiever in your brain thatspirals at 2 a.m., ruins your vibe, and thinks every ​unread message means you’re about to get fired or ghosted? Yeah—same. But guess what? You’re not weak, broken, or behind. You’re just human. And you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, we dig into the chaotic life of King David (yes, the Goliath guy) and find out he had some serious mental spirals of his own. From fake breakdowns to cave journaling, David shows us what it looks like to trust God even when you're a full-blown anxious mess. This one’s for anyone who’s ever cried in a bathroom stall and still wants to believe peace is possible. It’s weird. It’s honest. It’s hopeful. Let’s go.

The Bible isn’t boring — it’s brutally raw, wildly graphic, and painfully human.

What if fear wasn’t your boss? What if anxiety didn’t get to be the loudest voice in the room anymore? In this real, raw, and slightly rowdy episode, we dive into why fear feels so loud in 2025—and how faith doesn’t need to shout to be stronger. With some biblical grit (shoutout to Jesus, and three guys who said no to becoming human s’mores), we’re breaking down how to walk in faith even when your knees are shaking. No clichés. Just truth, courage, and a few gut-checks along the way. Let’s talk about why you don’t need to feel fearlessto live faithfully.

This episode is for young adults to 40s, 50s to howeverolder you might be — dating, married, single, jaded, or confusedLove isn’t a vibe: It’s a decision- it is not a feeling!

Ever prayed for something and got what you didn't ask for or what?Listen to why God sometimes does that!