Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus

This is a remastered edition of our listener's favorite episodes — now better than ever! In this episode, Joey sits down with college students Noah Turner and Emma Schilling (neé Taylor) from campus ministries at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Together, they explore why plugging into a local church is a game-changer for students — and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of what church membership really means.*Original recording: October 2022-Nine Marks of a Healthy Church-Do you want to find a church in your area? Click here!-Churches mentioned in this episode: Oakwood Baptist Church, and Flack Memorial Church-For Wichita, Kansas area listeners: First Evangelical Free Church is a church you should check out! Joey gave them a shout-out!-Listen to a similar podcast episode about what church is from the fellas at The Imperfect Podcast!Episode cover photo by Fredrick John on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Special thanks to K-Roo Studios at the University of Missouri in Kansas City for allowing the use of their space to record this episode. Special thanks to Henry Fundenberger for producing the interview for this episode. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

COMING JULY 2, 2026! Season 4 of Tethered explores who God is by examining His attributes. Through thoughtful conversations, we seek a higher view of God and what it means for our daily walk with Him.Come ready to learn.Come ready to behold.Come ready to be tethered.Produced by: Joey Moralez. Music: “Riddle Me This” by _91nova. Used with permission. Distributed by Epidemic Sound.Generative AI Disclaimer: Voices announcing the various attributes of God are provided by AI-generated voiceovers, produced by Epidemic Sound. Trailer cover photo by simon on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Updated official Tethered trailer! Produced by: Joey Moralez. Music: “Doozy” by _91nova. Used with permission. Distributed by Epidemic Sound.Trailer cover photo by Rudolf-Peter Bakker on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This is a bonus episode of Tethered! This episode features the final part  of a conversation with Joey Moralez, the main host of Tethered, and Joey's good friend, SJ Gottschamer! The conversation is moderated by Noah Turner, who was a guest previously on Tethered in Season 1. Noah chats with Joey and SJ about their work in college ministry and how abiding in Christ helps them fulfill their life calling. In this seventh and final part, you will hear both Joey and SJ share wisdom and advice with current and upcoming college students on how to navigate their college years!Episode cover photo by Meredith Spencer on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This is a bonus episode of Tethered! This episode features part six of a conversation with Joey Moralez, the main host of Tethered, and Joey's good friend, SJ Gottschamer! The conversation is moderated by Noah Turner, who was a guest previously on Tethered in Season 1. Noah chats with Joey and SJ about their work in college ministry and how abiding in Christ helps them fulfill their life calling. In this sixth part, you will hear both Joey and SJ share how they personally are being tethered to Jesus, both for the sake of ministry and in their general walk with the Lord!Episode cover photo by Meredith Spencer on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This is a bonus episode of Tethered! This episode features part five of a conversation with Joey Moralez, the main host of Tethered, and Joey's good friend, SJ Gottschamer! The conversation is moderated by Noah Turner, who was a guest previously on Tethered in Season 1. Noah chats with Joey and SJ about their work in college ministry and how abiding in Christ helps them fulfill their life calling. In this fifth part, you will hear both Joey and SJ share about how their local churches are vital to their vocation and how they are equipped to minister by those churches. Also, they chat about the importance of why college students need to be ministered to!Episode cover photo by Meredith Spencer on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This is a bonus episode of Tethered! This episode features part four of a conversation with Joey Moralez, the main host of Tethered, and Joey's good friend, SJ Gottschamer! The conversation is moderated by Noah Turner, who was a guest previously on Tethered in Season 1. Noah chats with Joey and SJ about their work in college ministry and how abiding in Christ helps them fulfill their life calling. In this fourth part, you will hear both Joey and SJ share about how their discouraging experiences in campus ministry.Episode cover photo by Meredith Spencer on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License.Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This is a bonus episode of Tethered! This episode features part three of a conversation with Joey Moralez, the main host of Tethered, and Joey's good friend, SJ Gottschamer! The conversation is moderated by Noah Turner, who was a guest previously on Tethered in Season 1. Noah chats with Joey and SJ about their work in college ministry and how abiding in Christ helps them fulfill their life calling. In this third part, you will hear both Joey and SJ share about how they were called to collegiate ministry and what enabled them to pursue this vocation!Episode cover photo by Meredith Spencer on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This is a bonus episode of Tethered! This episode features part two of a conversation with Joey Moralez, the main host of Tethered, and Joey's good friend, SJ Gottschamer! The conversation is moderated by Noah Turner, who was a guest previously on Tethered in Season 1. Noah chats with Joey and SJ about their work in college ministry and how abiding in Christ helps them fulfill their life calling. In this second part, you will hear both Joey and SJ share about their experience being a part of a campus ministry when they were in college, and during their involvement, enabled them to cultivate a deep love for Jesus!Episode cover photo by Meredith Spencer on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This is a bonus episode of Tethered! This episode features part one of a conversation with Joey Moralez, the main host of Tethered, and Joey's good friend, SJ Gottschamer! The conversation is moderated by Noah Turner, who was a guest previously on Tethered in Season 1. Noah chats with Joey and SJ about their work in college ministry and how abiding in Christ helps them fulfill their life calling. In this first part, you will hear both Joey and SJ share their story of how they came to know and treasure Jesus as their Lord and Savior!Episode cover photo by Meredith Spencer on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License.  Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features conclues our conversation with Bert Suluvale! In this final part, we continue our conversation about the importance of abiding in Christ for the sake of enjoying Him. He discussed why abiding in Jesus is important not solely for keeping the spiritual disciplines, but to enjoy Him and worship Him.Episode cover photo by Zachary Brown on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features part two of a conversation with Bert Suluvale! We continue our conversation about the importance of abiding in Christ for the sake of enjoying Him. He discussed why abiding in Jesus is important not solely for keeping the spiritual disciplines, but to enjoy Him and worship Him.Episode cover photo by Zachary Brown on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features part one of a conversation with Bert Suluvale, who was previously featured in Season 1! We chat with Bert about the importance of abiding in Christ for the sake of enjoying Him. Bert has a deep love and zeal for Jesus. He discussed why abiding in Jesus is important not solely for keeping the spiritual disciplines, but to enjoy Him and worship Him.Episode cover photo by Zachary Brown on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode concludes our conversation with Paul Charles. In this second part, we continue discussing why meditating on Scripture and memorizing Scripture are important spiritual disciplines and how they can help you, dear listener, be tethered to Jesus!Episode cover photo by Sam Field on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features part one of a conversation we had with Paul Charles, who was featured in Season 2! We discuss why meditating on Scripture and memorizing Scripture are important spiritual disciplines and how they can help you, dear listener, be tethered to Jesus!Episode cover photo by Sam Field on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode concludes our conversation with Jacob and Jessica Ward! This third and final part of this conversation continues the discussion of why reading and studying the Bible are important spiritual disciplines and how they can help you, dear listener, be tethered to Jesus!Episode cover photo by Michał Parzuchowski on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features part two of our conversation with Jacob and Jessica Ward! We continue to discuss why reading and studying the Bible are important spiritual disciplines and how they can help you, dear listener, be tethered to Jesus!Episode cover photo by Michał Parzuchowski on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Tethered is back! Welcome to Season 3! The first episode features part one of a conversation we had with Jacob Ward, who was featured in Season 1, and also features his now-wife, Jessica! We discuss why reading and studying the Bible are important spiritual disciplines and how they can help you, dear listener, be tethered to Jesus!Episode cover photo by Michał Parzuchowski on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Official Season 3 Trailer!This season is dedicated to helping you understand how to exercise (that is, work out) the spiritual disciplines in your daily walk with the Lord.Hopefully, through this season of Tethered, you can grow in understanding the reason for working out the spiritual disciplines in your walk with the Lord in order to help you stay tethered to Jesus moment by moment, day by day, and walk away encouraged to live your life glorifying God and enjoying Him forever!Trailer cover photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Trailer produced by: Joey Moralez. Music: “Intense Workout Gym Trap” by Weirdclock. Used with permission. Distributed by Envato Pty Ltd. Read license info here.Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This is Part Two of this interview and the Season 2 Finale. This episode features an interview with Raja Bale! Raja is an international student at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Joey chats with Raja about his experiences as an international student, how he came to faith in Jesus, and how he uses his status as an international student to share the Gospel with other students. Joey speaks to him about how he stays tethered to Jesus and how it fuels him to share his faith. This episode is for anyone, especially if you are a student, international or domestic, and how you can live on mission to share the Gospel at your college/university.Episode cover photo by Duy Pham on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Tethered is back after our host had a much-needed break!This episode features an interview with Raja Bale! Raja is an international student at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Joey chats with Raja about his experiences as an international student, how he came to faith in Jesus, and how he uses his status as an international student to share the Gospel with other students. Joey speaks to him about how he stays tethered to Jesus and how it fuels him to share his faith. This episode is for anyone, especially if you are a student, international or domestic, and how you can live on mission to share the Gospel at your college/university. This is part one of this interview.Episode cover photo by Duy Pham on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Sue Ehrhart! Joey chats with Sue about the importance of abiding in Christ for the sake of enjoying Him, not just to live on mission. Sue has a deep love and zeal for Jesus. She discussed with Joey why abiding in Jesus is important not solely for fueling yourself to live on mission, but to enjoy God and worship Him moment by moment in your spiritual journey. This episode is for anyone who wants to grow in their understanding of abiding in Christ day-by-day, moment-by-moment.Here are the resources that Sue shared on the episode from ministries that offer extensive resources (many are free) on cultivating a deeper walk with the Lord:Deeper Walk International On the Trail PodcastThrive TodayLife Model WorksAlive & Well- offers community groups to practice the Immanuel Lifestyle.Episode cover photo by Sven Wilhelm on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Thank you to everyone who listened to episodes in 2023. Thank you to all who were interviewed on the podcast in 2023. We are so grateful for you coming on to chat about how you stay tethered to Jesus in various areas of life! Without you, this podcast would not be possible. Thank you for blessing listeners! All glory be to God!Bonus episode cover photo by Moritz Knöringer on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Bonus episode produced by: Joey Moralez. Music: “Modern Life” by Yoav Alyagon. Used with permission. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License #: 11425713443.Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Mike Turner! Mike is a college lecturer at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Joey chats with Mike about what he does as a college lecturer, how he became a college lecturer, how he came to faith in Jesus, and how he uses his occupation to share the Gospel with the university's faculty and students. Joey speaks to him about how he stays tethered to Jesus and how it fuels him to share his faith with his colleagues and students. This episode is for anyone, especially if you are an aspiring teacher in the college environment, and how you can live on mission to share the Gospel, and how to minister to students and faculty at your college/university.Episode cover photo by Dom Fou on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Avery Parsons and Brooklyn Gonzalez! Joey chats with both Avery and Brooklyn about a short-term mission trip they took in the summer of 2023 to Cambodia, a country in Southeast Asia. They share about their experiences, what their expectations were for the trip, how the trip changed their life, and how staying tethered to Jesus prepared them for this trip. They also share how this trip will help them continue to stay tethered to Jesus in order to continue living on mission at home. This episode is for anyone, especially college students, who desires to go on overseas mission trips. This episode will give you insight into what short-term overseas mission trips may look like for you!College students: If you are interested in going on an overseas mission trip, please speak to your local church first if they have any opportunities! Alternatively, here are agencies that send students on overseas mission trips that Joey spoke about:-OneLink International-Pioneers-The Navigators-E3 PartnersEpisode cover photo by Paul Szewczyk on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Josh Rife! Josh is a first responder for a fire department in the Greater Kansas City area. Joey chats with him about what he does as a first responder (specifically as a firefighter), how he became a firefighter, how he came to faith in Jesus, and how he uses his occupation to share the Gospel with people in his workplace. Joey speaks to him about how he stays tethered to Jesus and how it fuels him to share his faith with other firefighters and people in general. This episode is for anyone, especially if you are an aspiring first responder (that is, firefighter, EMT, or police officer), and how you can live on mission to share the Gospel, and how to minister to first responders and others in your community.Episode cover photo by Tobias Rehbein on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features conversations with teenagers who spent their summer break traveling to the Dominican Republic to engage Dominican people with the Gospel on a summer mission trip. Joey chats with 9 teenagers, who shall remain anonymous, about their experiences on this mission trip. Joey also chatted with his friend, Isaac, who was a college-aged volunteer on this trip.  Joey also discussed his personal experience on this trip. All interviewees and Joey discussed how this mission trip will help them stay tethered to Jesus after taking this trip. This episode is for anyone who wants to learn about the importance of mission trips and how staying tethered to Jesus helps you gain a vision of taking the Gospel to all people, starting from home to the nations. Episode cover photo by Richard Cordones on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Christian Lynch! Christian is the owner of a coffee cart business called Phase 2 Coffee in the Greater Kansas City area. Joey chats with him about his story about how he came to faith in Jesus, his journey to starting Phase 2 Coffee, how he operates Phase 2 Coffee, and how he uses his business to share the Gospel with people that he encounters while doing business and other places. Joey speaks to him about how he stays tethered to Jesus and how it fuels him to share his faith with his clients and others. This episode is for anyone, especially if you are an aspiring entrepreneur, and how you can live on mission to share the Gospel, and how to minister to your clients and employees, if you are an entrepreneur, and make an impact in your community.**Disclaimer: This episode contains sensitive content that may not be suitable for children. Listener discretion is advised**Episode cover photo by Andreas Behr on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Vemexi Riggs (nee Ruiz de Chavez)! If you recognize the last name, we had her brother, Alfredo Ruiz de Chavez, on the podcast in the first season! Joey chats with Vemexi about how she became a lawyer, her job as a lawyer, how she came to faith in Christ, navigating her career, living her life on mission as a lawyer, and why it’s important to stay tethered to Jesus. This episode is for anyone who wants to learn the importance of how to live on mission if they desire to be a lawyer or already working as a lawyer.Episode cover photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Paul Charles! Paul is a lead computer programmer for a home care company in the Dallas-Fort Worth, area in Texas. Joey chats with him about what he does as a computer programmer, how he became a computer programmer, and how he uses his occupation to share the Gospel with people in his workplace. Joey speaks to him about how he stays tethered to Jesus and how it fuels him to share his faith with other computer programmers and people in general. This episode is for anyone, especially if you are an aspiring computer programmer or currently a computer programmer, and how you can live on mission to share the Gospel, and how to minister to computer programmers and others in your community.Episode cover photo by Christopher Gower on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.The book Joey and Paul chatted about on this episode: Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This is a bonus episode of Tethered. We welcome back Jenna Doll, who was featured on the episode "Do Hard Things"!  It features a message that was given by her at a Cru Evangelism Training Event at the University of Missouri-Kansas City on April 10, 2023.  Jenna shared with the students present how to use an evangelism tool called mySharePal, which was created by her family. Jenna shares about the importance of sharing the Gospel with people far from God, how mySharePal can help spark conversations, and cause people to live their lives on mission!Download mySharePal for iOS Download mySharePal for Android Bonus episode cover photo by Sincerely Media on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Caleb and Abby Howard! Joey chats with Caleb and Abby about how they came to be a couple, their journey while dating, how they came to faith in Christ, navigating their marriage, living their life on mission as one, and why it’s important to stay tethered to Jesus in both dating, marriage, and live married life on mission. This episode is for anyone who wants to learn the importance of how to live on mission if they desire to be married or already are married and want to live their lives more on mission.Episode cover photo by Dương Hữu on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Alexandra Richardson and Brianna Frankin! Alex and Bri are Directors (meaning upper management) at a Chick-fil-A location in Lee’s Summit, MO, a suburb of Kansas City. Joey chats with both Alex and Bri about how they stay tethered to Jesus and how it fuels them to live their life on mission as restaurant workers. This episode is for anyone who works in the restaurant industry and wants to grow in understanding their purpose for working at their restaurant. This is for anyone who feels inadequate about working in the restaurant industry and how Jesus came to give you a purpose to know Him and make Him known in your sphere of influence.Learn more about Chick-fil-A by clicking here!Episode cover photo by Petr Sevcovic on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Elizabeth McClary (nee Sexton)! Elizabeth is a hairstylist who works at a hair salon in the Kansas City area. Joey chats with her about what she does as a hairstylist, how she became a hairstylist, and how she is using her occupation to share the Gospel with clients and coworkers in her workplace. Joey speaks to her about how she stays tethered to Jesus and how it fuels her to share her faith with clients and coworkers and people in general. This episode is for anyone, especially if you are an aspiring hairstylist or currently a hairstylist, on how you can live on mission to share the Gospel and minister to hairstylists and others in your community.-Listeners who live in the Kansas City area: please follow Elizabeth on Instagram to check out her work with hair and also to book appointments with her!Episode cover photo by Adam Winger on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Jenna Doll! Joey chats with Jenna about how she lives her life on mission for Jesus as a teenager. Jenna is a 17-year-old high school student (at the time of this episode releasing) who works for an evangelism ministry called mySharePal, which her family started. Jenna shares her story, the challenges that she faces as a teenager, how her peers face challenges, and how she stays tethered to Jesus in order to live her life on mission. This episode is for teenagers who want to grow in knowing what it means to do hard things, or for those who mentor teenagers to challenge them to live their life on mission as a result of this conversation with Jenna.-Do Hard Things by Alex & Brett Harris is the book that was referenced in this episode. This book was written mainly for teens, but anyone can read this book and be challenged to do hard things!-Learn more about mySharePal by clicking here!-Download mySharePal for iPhone or Android.-Teenager: Jenna spoke about the YouVersion Bible app as a resource to begin reading your bible, with bible plans, videos, and more! Download the YouVersion Bible App for iPhone or Android. Episode cover photo by Eliott Reyna on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

*As of November 18, 2023, Jonathan and Kelsey are married!Welcome to Season 2 of Tethered! The first episode of Season 2 features an interview with Jonathan and Kelsey McCracken! Jonathan is an electrical engineer and Kelsey (neé Moss) is a mechanical engineer. Joey chats with them about what they do as engineers, how they became engineers, and how they are using their occupations to share the Gospel with people in their workplaces. Joey speaks to them about they stay tethered to Jesus and how it fuels them to share their faith with other engineers and people in general. This episode is for anyone, especially if you are an aspiring engineer or currently an engineer, on how you can live on mission to share the Gospel, and how to minister to engineers and others in your community.Episode cover photo by ThisisEngineering RAEng on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Have you ever felt disconnected from your calling? Have you ever felt detached from your purpose? Have you ever felt like you were being whacked as you navigate your calling moment by moment, day by day?Well, Season 2 of Tethered is for you! This season is dedicated to helping you understand how staying tethered to Jesus will help you live life ON MISSION!Hopefully, through Season 2 of Tethered, you can grow in understanding your purpose for your life calling in order to help you stay tethered to Jesus moment by moment, day by day, and walk away encouraged to live your life ON MISSION to glorify God and enjoy Him forever!Trailer cover photo by Motoki Tonn on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Trailer produced by: Joey Moralez. Music: “Big Epic Hip Hop” by Yoav Alyagon. Used with permission. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License #: 34537147415.Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Josh Chatla. Josh is studying at Calvary University to become a biblical counselor. Joey chats with Josh about how staying tethered to Jesus helps prepare you to give and receive counseling biblically. Josh is passionate about biblical counseling. Joey and Josh give an overview of what counseling is. This episode is for anyone who wants to grow in understanding the importance of counseling.Episode cover photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This is a bonus episode of Tethered! It features a teaching that took place at a worship night hosted by people from a young adult ministry called Paradigm on March 5, 2023. This teaching features Micah Davis, a student at Spurgeon College in Kansas City, Missouri, a leader at Paradigm, and a friend of Joey. Micah shares with the worship night attendees the importance of God’s love being the motivating factor in the life of the follower of Jesus. He also highlights the importance of reminding oneself about the power of the Gospel and how preaching the Gospel to ourselves before preaching it to others is essential. Teaching from 1 John 3:18-24.Bonus episode cover photo by Jametlene Reskp on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.This teaching is the intellectual property of Micah Davis. Teaching published to Tethered with permission.  This teaching may not be downloaded, reproduced, or distributed without explicit permission from Micah Davis. Copyright ©2023 Micah Davis. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Ed Croteau. Ed Croteau is an apologist. Joey chats with Ed about how staying tethered to Jesus helps prepare you to defend (or be a witness to) the Christian faith. Ed teaches teenagers, college students, young adults, and really anyone how to defend their faith. He challenges them to examine their beliefs. Joey and Ed share why apologetics matters, why all believers are called to share their beliefs with the world, and how staying tethered to Jesus moment by moment, day by day, equips the ability to witness for the faith. This episode is for anyone who wants to grow in understanding the importance of apologetics and being a witness for the Lord.Resources shared on this episode:-FSE University: http://fse.life-GotQuestions.orgEpisode cover photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

"Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" turned one year old! Please enjoy this bonus episode which is an 8-minute mashup of clips from episodes published this past year!Originally named, "Joey Moralez Sermon Podcast", Joey, our host, began the podcast as a place to distribute messages he had done in the past. He renamed it, "Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" since he wanted to expand the podcast by conducting interviews, book reviews, and more to help people grow in their abiding in Jesus Christ.As of April 1, 2023, Tethered has published 22 episodes!Thank you, dear listener, for tuning into episodes! Without you, Tethered would not be possible! We praise God for allowing us to supplement your walk with the Lord with our content. We hope this podcast has served you well to show you how to abide in Jesus in a deeper way in various areas of life!Thank you to each person that was interviewed on this podcast this past year! Without you, this content would not be possible! We are so grateful to the Lord for you! Podcast guests include:-Bert Suluvale-Noah Turner-Emma Schilling (neé Taylor)-Lance Spencer-William & Erin Akoo-Alfredo Ruiz de Chavez-Martin Maharas-Joe & Andrea Woodward-Jacob Ward-Nic Peerson-Grace Anderson-Josh Johns-Benjamin Kirtley-Zakk GatoloaiALL GLORY BE TO GOD! HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, TETHERED! Remember, dear listener: STAY TETHERED TO JESUS!Bonus episode cover photo by Wout Vanacker on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Bonus episode produced by: Joey Moralez. Music: “Tropical Summer” by ArtIss. Used with permission. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License #: 11425713443Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Zakk Gatoloai! Joey chats with Zakk about repentance from sin and the importance of one being broken over their sin in order to receive the grace and mercy of God. Joey and Zakk speak on the subject of sin, how sin separates one from a relationship, the consequence of sin, and how Jesus makes remedies for sin through His death and resurrection. This is a heavy topic, but this episode is for anyone who wants to understand more about sin, brokenness, and repenting of your sin daily in order to cause you to stay tethered to Jesus, to treasure Him, and love Him more!**Disclaimer: Joey recorded this episode from a coffee shop, so you will hear background noise on his end. He interviewed Zakk on Zoom.**Special thanks to Frost Coffee and Tea in Lee's Summit, MO for allowing the use of their space to record the episode from Joey's end! Learn more about Frost Coffee and Tea!Episode cover photo by Francesco Tommasini on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Benjamin Kirtley and Josh Johns! Both Benjamin and Josh are college campus missionaries with organizations called Collegiate Impact and Cru. They both minister to colleges and universities in the Kansas City area. Joey chats with both Benjamin and Josh about the importance of ministering to college students, and how college students were made for a purpose to know Jesus and make Him known. This episode is for anyone who wants to grow in awareness in reaching the next generation of people and how staying tethered to Jesus can fuel a person to be used by God to reach the next generation.This episode is dedicated in memory of Eric Thompson (1971-2021), Joey's former mentor, disciple, and friend, who passed away on March 3, 2021, at 49 years old.Need a church home? Use this church finder tool from 9Marks Ministries!Episode cover photo by Alex Motoc on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Grace Anderson! Grace is a high school student missionary with an organization called YoungLife ministering to schools in northern Cass County in Missouri. Joey chats with Grace about the importance of ministering to high school students, and how middle and high school students were made for a purpose to know Jesus and make Him known. This episode is for anyone who wants to grow in awareness in reaching the next generation of people and how staying tethered to Jesus can fuel a person to be used by God to reach the next generation.This episode is dedicated in memory of Eric Thompson (1971-2021), Joey's former mentor, disciple, and friend, who passed away on March 3, 2021, at 49 years old.-Learn even more about YoungLife by clicking here!-Follow North Cass County YoungLife on Facebook!-Follow Raymore-Peculiar High School YoungLife on Instagram!-Follow Belton High School YoungLife on Instagram! -Would you like Grace's dog sitting services? Reach out to her on Instagram!Episode cover photo by Redd F on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Nic Peerson! Joey chats with Nic about the importance of one’s testimony and how it helps one stay tethered to Jesus. Nic shares his story about coming to know Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. Nic’s testimony is a reminder of the work God can do in one’s life that is far from Him. The episode is for anyone that wants to grow in understanding the importance of their testimony in their life, why it matters to share with others about their hope found in Christ alone, and how it helps them stay tethered to Jesus.Nic is a rapper who goes by “Diakonos”. Please check his music on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, or YouTube Music!Episode cover photo by Patrick Untersee on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode welcomes back Jacob Ward, who was featured in the bonus episode, “Remember This”! Joey interviews Jacob about the importance of bible study and how one stays tethered to Jesus as a result. They share about bible study methods, studying the bible in the context of community, and why studying the bible is essential in one’s personal abiding with Jesus. This episode is for anyone who wants to understand the importance of bible study for their daily spiritual growth.-Dear listener, YOU CAN understand the bible! Please check out this article from Desiring God to learn more!"Jesus is the true and better Isaac who was not only offered by his father on the mount but was truly sacrificed for us all. While God said to Abraham: 'Now I know you truly love Me because you did not withhold your son, your only son, from Me.' Now, we, at the foot of the cross, can say to God: 'Now we know you love us because you did not withhold your Son, your only Son, whom you love, from us.'" -Tim Keller, an excerpt from a sermon called "Gospel-Centered Ministry". This excerpt was obtained from a book called "Gospel Wakefulness", chapter 4, page 81. [Wilson, Jared C. Gospel Wakefulness (Foreword by Ray Ortlund). Wheaton, IL, Crossway, 2011.]‌-Genesis from Revelation video from Pastor J.D. Greear from Cross Conference that Jacob attended.Resources recommended on this episode:-How to Study the Bible by Grace to You-Precept Upon Precept by Kay Arthur-The Bible Study with Steven Lawson by OnePassion Ministries-Reading the Bible Supernaturally by John Piper-GotQuestions.org, if you have a question about God, Jesus, the Bible, or theology. You can use this if you need help understanding a Bible verse or passage. It's also useful if there are any spiritual issues in your life for which you need advice or counsel.-BibleHub, a tool that is useful for learning what words in the Bible meant in the original languages the Bible was written in. Episode cover photo by Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Joe & Andrea Woodward! They are the founders of a non-profit called “Student Startup'' which empowers high school and college students to start and grow their own businesses. Joey chats with both Joe and Andrea about discipleship through entrepreneurship and how staying tethered to Jesus fuels their mission to help those in need for the glory of God. This episode is for anyone who wants to understand that God can use them to fulfill the needs of the least of these and be used by God to potentially lead them to everlasting life.-Learn about Student Startup and their mission. Also, please listen to their podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify-Learn about discipleship from this Ask Pastor John episode, “What is Discipleship and How Is It Done?”-Here is the card game Joe and Joey were talking about called “The Game”Episode cover photo by Jeremy Boley on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Martin Maharas!  Martin is a musician who leads a band called “Blood & Hyssop”. Joey has a conversation with Martin about the importance of worship through music and how one can stay tethered to Jesus as a result. This episode is for anyone who wants to understand why worship through music is essential for one’s personal abiding in Jesus Christ.-Listen to Blood & Hyssop on these platforms: Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music-Please follow Blood & Hyssop on social media: Facebook, Instagram-Learn more about what worship is from John Piper: Ask Pastor John episode about worship-Also, learn what makes for a good musical worship experience from this Ask Pastor John episode! Episode cover photo by Terren Hurst on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Songs used in the episode are “This World Will Soon Be Over” at the beginning and “Thorns” at the end by Blood & Hyssop from the album “Blood & Hyssop”. These songs are the intellectual property of Martin Maharas. Song samples were published to Tethered with permission from the copyright holder, Martin Maharas.  These songs may not be downloaded, altered, reproduced, or distributed without explicit permission from Martin. Copyright ©2021 Martin Maharas. All rights reserved. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with Alfredo Ruiz de Chavez! Joey chats with Alfredo about the importance of abiding in Christ for the sake of enjoying Him. Alfredo has a deep love and zeal for Jesus. He discussed with Joey why abiding in Jesus is important not solely for fueling yourself for ministry, but to enjoy God and worship Him. This episode is for anyone who wants to grow in their understanding of abiding in Christ day-by-day, moment-by-moment.DISCLAIMER:  Alfredo's family restaurant, Sabor Latino, is no longer operated by his family as of January 2023.-Shoutout to Post Coffee in Lee's Summit, MO for being a cool place to do bible studies! Follow them on Instagram if you are a coffee shopaholic!Episode cover photo by Moritz Knöringer on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License. Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This episode features an interview with William and Erin Akoo (William goes by his last name, Akoo)! They have been married since January 2022. Joey chats with Akoo and Erin about how they came to be a couple, their journey while dating, navigating their 1st year of marriage, and why it’s important to stay tethered to Jesus in both dating and marriage. This episode is for anyone who wants to learn the importance of dating well toward marriage and being equally yoked to bring glory to God in dating and marriage.-Here are the books that were recommended: *By Erin: Pure Womanhood by Cystalina Evert, Pure Manhood by Jason Evert, Let Me Be a Woman by Elisabeth Elliot, Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood by John Piper *By Akoo: Wild at Heart by John Eldredge *By Joey: Outdated by Jonathan "JP" Pokluda, The Exemplary Husband by Stuart Scott, The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace, Not Yet Married by Marshall SegalEpisode cover photo by Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios ProductionPlease follow Tethered on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!Visit our website!Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email [email protected] cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.