The Higher View

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By: Jonathan and Alexus

A Podcast for The Creative Believer ✟New Episodes Every Other Saturday Morning

The Book of Acts Explained (Ch. 5-6)
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In this episode we continue walking through the Book of Acts, covering chapters 5 and 6.

These chapters were honestly a little heavier for us. We see how serious God takes the heart of the church, and at the same time, how quickly things begin to grow and get complicated.

We talk through the story of Ananias and Sapphira and what it reveals about honesty, motives, and reverence for God. Then we get into the continued opposition the apostles faced — being arrested again, told to stop preaching, and still choosing to ob...


The Book of Acts Explained (Ch. 3-4)
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03/21/2026

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In this episode we continue walking through the Book of Acts, covering chapters 3 and 4.

This is where things really start to shift. We see the first public miracle through the disciples, and it opens the door for the gospel to be preached boldly in a new way.

We talk through the moment Peter heals the man at the gate, what that actually meant, and how it led to him preaching directly to the crowd about Jesus. We also get into the pushback that follows — the disciples being questioned, threatened, an...


The Book of Acts Explained (Ch. 1-2)
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03/07/2026

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In this episode we continue our study through the Book of Acts, walking through chapters 1 and 2 together.

We actually recorded this episode while on a trip to Arkansas in the Ozarks. We were surrounded by beautiful mountain views and decided it would be the perfect place to sit down and open up the Bible together.

In this conversation we talk through Jesus’ final moments with the disciples before His ascension, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and what happens at Pentecost when the Spirit is poured out and the ea...


The Book of Acts Explained
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02/21/2026

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Season 5 is here — and we’re stepping into something new.

This season, as Husband and Wife we're walking book by book through Scripture, and we’re starting with the Book of Acts.

In this episode, we lay the foundation. We talk about the historical setting of Acts, who wrote it, why it was written, and what was happening in the world at the time. We unpack how Acts serves as the continuation of the Gospel story, how it bridges the life of Jesus to the birth of the early Church...


INTO 2026
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01/23/2026

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On this episode of the Higher View Podcast, Jonathan and Alexus reflect on the start of a new year and the intentional decision to begin it with a fast—setting the spiritual tone and foundation for everything that’s to come.

They share how this season of consecration has brought clarity, alignment, and conviction, and how it has helped shape their vision for the year ahead. The conversation opens up into what the Higher View Podcast will look like moving forward, including the commitments they’re making to stay consistent, disciplined, and ac...


ENTREPRENEUR THOUGHTS
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12/13/2025

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On this episode of the Higher View Podcast, Jonathan and Alexus invite you into a real-time snapshot of their world as new entrepreneurs—navigating uncertainty, growth, and the rapid development that comes with stepping into something new.

They open up about how entrepreneurship has forced them to think differently, act decisively, and develop disciplines faster than they ever expected. From learning how to steward time, energy, and resources, to embracing the tension between risk and trust, this conversation highlights how building something from th...


THE GOOD FIGHT
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11/01/2025

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On this episode of the Higher View Podcast, Jonathan and Alexus dive deep into the topic of fighting the good fight—the constant war between the spirit and the flesh that Paul speaks about in Scripture.

Through a raw and practical conversation, they unpack what it truly means to live by the Spirit in a world that constantly pulls us toward the flesh. They share real experiences, spiritual insight, and creative perspective on how to export the creativity of God into every area of...


GRIND AND THRIVE
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08/18/2025

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On this week’s episode of The Higher View Podcast, we’re diving deep into what it really looks like to strive while grinding.


Life can feel like a constant race, with busy schedules, responsibilities, and the daily hustle pulling us in a million different directions. But in the middle of it all, we’ve can see how important it is to intentionally invite God into every single area of our lives and that will look different in each season. 


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BIBLE
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06/07/2025

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On this episode of the higher view podcast we talk BIBLE.

We talk about how we have been studying the Bible through a busy season even if it means having 2 minutes to take in a word. Over time we have really had the opportunity to see our relationship with God evolve into something different and stronger through consistency. 

A huge part of reading is just having the right lenses towards what you are taking in and that is exactly what we are walking through right now! 

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The Creative Believer
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05/10/2025

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Hello Higher View Family!

Me and Lex are back from a long break after moving! As some of you may know we packed up and moved to a new side of the city if DFW and are now settled into our new home!!

In this EP we discuss the future of the pod and how we have made a couple of tweaks on how we want things to move forward. We talk about how the new direction will be specifically for THE CREATIVE BELIEVER

We talk life...


Gray Area - MATURED BY MERCY
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02/01/2025

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Join us this week for another episode of the Higher View Podcast!


Jonathan and Christian take a deep dive into the transformative power of God’s mercy. Life often brings hardships early on, shaping us in ways we never expected. But in those moments of struggle, God’s mercy meets us, not just to sustain us, but to mature us—revealing His character and refining us into who we are meant to be.


We’ve all faced seasons that felt overwhelming, where pain and unce...


MARRIAGE || PART 5: Trust Brick by Brick
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01/18/2025

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Join us this week for another episode on the Higher View Podcast! 

Jonathan and Alexus take a deep dive into the topic of trust. They share their personal experiences of overcoming challenges, navigating setbacks, and ultimately rebuilding trust in their relationship brick by brick. Their journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, vulnerability, and intentionality when it comes to repairing what’s been broken.


Let’s face it—trust is something we all struggle with at some point. Whether it’s a romantic relationship, a friends...


MARRIAGE || PART 4: Boundaries = Better Marriage
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01/04/2025

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It’s time for another exciting episode of The Higher View Podcast!


In this episode of the Marriage Series, hosts Jonathan and Alexus sit down with the incredible couple Carlos and Gabby to dive deep into the important topic of boundaries in marriage. Boundaries aren’t meant to be a negative thing. They’re tools for growth, protection, and fostering a thriving relationship.


During this insightful conversation, Carlos and Gabby share their personal journey of setting boundaries and ho...


MARRIAGE || Part 3: Healthy Communication
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12/21/2024

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Join Jonathan and Alexus as they sit down with a close family-friend couple, Erika and Kaleb, for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about healthy communication in marriage. 


This episode is part of the on going Marriage Series and communication is definitely an important topic to go over! 


In this discussion, they dive deep into the complexities and joys of marital communication. From navigating day-to-day challenges they cover the importance of extending grace and understanding for each other through your tone and the way yo...


MARRIAGE || Part 2: Cherish Your Spouse
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12/07/2024

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Grab your favorite cup of coffee or cozy up with your partner because it’s time for another inspiring episode of The Higher View Podcast.

In this episode of our Marriage Series, hosts Jonathan and Alexus sit down with the incredible, spirit-filled duo, Abe and Tricia, for a heartfelt conversation about one of the most vital aspects of a thriving marriage—cherishing.

Together, they unpack what it truly means to cherish your spouse and how this foundational principle can deepen your love, strengthen your bond, and transform your relationship. From...


MARRIAGE || Part 1: Our Story
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11/23/2024

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MARRIAGE SERIES

This week on The Higher View Podcast, Jonathan and Alexus are kicking off an exciting new series on marriage! In this first episode, they dive into their personal journey, sharing how their love story began and the road that led them to where they are today.


It all started eight years ago when they met, and within just two weeks, they began what would become a challenging two-year long-distance relationship. During those years, they were deeply immersed in the world, facing struggles...


Gray area - ADDICTION
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10/26/2024

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On this week's episode on The Higher View Podcast, Jonathan and a special guest sit together and have a conversation around  Addiction 

**(This special guest’s identity has been hidden for privacy reasons) **

Together they create the first segment of what we are calling “gray area”. These episodes of “gray area” will be conversations on controversial topics in life or in the Bible. In this episode they discuss what it looks like to be addicted to something and how it can have an effect on you as you continue in life. Thi...


GEN Z || Part 5: Leading on a high level
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10/12/2024

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Join us on another episode of The Higher View Podcast! On this episode Jonathan talks with a young leader in Gen Z, a future pastor and forerunner for his generation. 

Together Jonathan and Cayden speak about what it looks like to lead at a high level in life and in this generation. 
We discuss how Cayden is currently leading through speaking words at his church and staying in strong community at school as well as how his background has shaped him to be the young man he is today. 


GEN Z || Part 4: Having influence in Gen Z
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09/28/2024

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On this episode of the Higher View Podcast Jonathan sits down with 3 young leaders of Gen Z and discusses what it looks like to carry influence in todays generation!

Through their conversation they uncover how just simply being yourself can be a strong quality of influence in a generation that is titled as "searching" for identity. They bring up examples of how they live and act their day to day and the impact it has on other people to not waiver in their own faith of God. 

Included in t...


GEN Z || Part 3: Leaning on Him in Gen Z
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09/14/2024

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On this episode of the Higher View podcast, Alexus sits down with Taliah for a special episode for Gen Z ladies. They dive deep into the topic of leaning on Jesus during times of uncertainty and discuss what it looks like to walk that out in daily life.

Taliah shares her inspiring journey of faith, particularly her move from California to Texas, and the day-to-day challenges she faces. Together, they discuss how Jesus will help you overcome the struggles and they emphasize the importance of keeping God at the center during...


GEN Z || Part 2: Chasing Purity in Gen Z
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08/31/2024

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GEN Z SERIES 

On this episode of the higher view podcast Jonathan sits down with Evan Forniss! An aspiring musician and leader in generation Z. In this episode they speak on a topic of living and chasing purity, what it looks like and what it takes. 

In this discussion we uncover how purity is an attribute of chasing God and how purity ties into your everyday life especially when no one is around. 

Gen Z is a changing generation and one thing mentioned by Evan is he see...


Gen Z || Part 1: Walking out your faith in GEN Z
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08/17/2024

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GEN Z SERIES

Jonathan and Alexus are excited to kick off the Gen Z series with special guests Isaiah Neumayer and Jonathan Serrano! In this series, they talk about what it looks like to walk out your faith as part of Gen Z. Through open and honest conversations, they reveal the unique challenges and rewards of living a faith-driven life in today’s world.

In this first episode, they explore the significant impact that being involved in a youth community has had on their spiritual journeys. They discuss how th...


Strength in Numbers |Season 3|
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08/03/2024

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WELCOME TO SEASON 3!

Jonathan and Alexus are back, bringing you fresh content, exciting discussions, and a brand-new look. In this season opener, they dive into the exciting changes happening with the podcast, including the updated look  that you’ll see in the episodes ahead.

This episode also explores a deeply meaningful topic: the importance of community. Jonathan and Alexus share their insights on how having  a supportive community can profoundly impact your life.  They discuss how others can help you in navigating life’s challenges and how surrounding yourself with li...


#055 Christianity Outside of The Bible Belt
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07/20/2024

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On this episode of The Higher View Podcast Jonathan and Alexus visit the east coast and record with their family friends Isaac and Libbi Schrantz. 

During their conversation they unveil the differences between walking with God in the Bible Belt and out of the Bible Belt. Together they cover how much of a hard yes or a hard no it can be in the east coast and how people handle the word of God differently. 

In the Bible Belt it is very common so it is more common to se...


#054 Natural Health & Big Pharma
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06/29/2024

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On this episode of the Higher View Podcast, Jonathan and Alexus sit down with natural health practitioner Paola Andrea, who shares her near death experience and her health testimony of her own health journey and how it led her to help others.

They discuss Paola's background and the importance of taking care of your body. Through this conversation, they also touch on the significance of emotional health and how it’s connected. They provide some takeaway tips for better health and advice on where to start.

This episode aims to...


#053 A Musicians Mind
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06/15/2024

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On this Episode of the Higher View Podcast Jonathan sits down with a musician Jay Duguay who plays multiple instruments like bass, guitar and piano!

As they sit down for the first time ever Jonathan and Jay discuss a little bit about Jays background and how these two met. Also through this conversation they discuss what it’s like to be in the mind of a musician and a worshiper. They cover how the two play similar roles and also are distinctive roles when in the moment of playing. 

Thi...


#052 Addicted to Productivity
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06/01/2024

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On this week's episode on The Higher View Podcast, Jonathan and Alexus collaborate together to have a conversation around being Addicted to Productivity. 

Together they unveil this idea of what it looks like to be addicted to productivity and how it can have an effect on you as you continue to pursue your goals. They discuss how this has personally been a convicting conversation as it has revealed an unhealthy relationship within their own lives. Did you know productivity can be an idol in your life? Neither did we.
They a...


#051 Men, Porn and Emotions
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05/18/2024

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This week’s episode on The Higher View Podcast is for the Men! With Jonathan and special guests Anthony, Matt and Christian who are all true men passionate about Jesus and living and leading a bold life as a Christian man. 

Together they dive into the much avoided topic of porn and what causes the urge for men to keep it in their lives. They discuss the addictive attributes porn has and how your brain can slowly develop to accept a shameful act; to a good act and how detrimental that is...


#050 He Leads
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05/04/2024

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Check out this new episode of the Higher view podcast with Jonathan and special guest Devin Ward who is a personal life coach who helps people on their journey of deepening their relationship with Jesus!

Together, they uncover what I looks like to lead as a christian man, what characteristics to look for in leadership and where to get your understanding of these characteristics when looking for a role model.

Early in the conversation we discuss a little bit about Devin’s emotional testimony and the fires he has wa...


#049 She Leads
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04/20/2024

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On this episode of the Higher view Alexus has an insightful and empowering conversation with a special guest Victoria. 
Together, they dive into the journey of being a female entrepreneur for the Kingdom of God. Throughout this engaging discussion, Victoria shares her experience into both business endeavors and personal life.

Venturing into entrepreneurship can often feel overwhelming, but Victoria offers practical advice on how to anchor oneself in faith while navigating the complexities of starting and running a business. She sheds light on the importance of keeping God at the center o...


#048 Testimonial - Anthony Garcia
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04/06/2024

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On this episode of the Higher View Podcast Jonathan sits down with a new friend, Anthony. 

During this discussion they both discuss personal views on life and get to know each other a little better. Later in the conversation Anthony opens up about a traumatic story that he faced with his family and is still currently walking through the repercussions of it. 

From the party life to a life changing phone call; Anthony displays how this experience has changed his life with himself, his family and with God. 


#047 A Confused World
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03/23/2024

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On this episode of the Higher View podcast Jonathan and Alexus sit down together and have a one to one conversation. 

During this discussion they open up about their perspective and paint a picture of how the world is in their own eyes, taking bits and pieces from dealing with people in various situations. 

Jonathan shared his ideas on how confusion and anxiety are more and more prevalent than ever before. Also they speak on a place where anxiety can be found growing and evolving into something that is ov...


#046 Purpose & Pain
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03/09/2024

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On this episode of the Higher view Podcast, Jonathan and Alexus sit down with Caleb Rawls and Kalisa Hall, an amazing couple friend of theirs.
Throughout our discussion we explored what it looks like to put purpose behind your pain in life's most difficult seasons.

Caleb shares his inspiring testimony on where him and his girlfriend Kalisa have been and where they are headed and how much God has intervened on their behalf to shape and outline who they are today. 

Throughout this raw and playful conversation we h...


EPISODE #45 CHASING UNCOMFORT
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02/24/2024

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On this episode Jonathan and Alexus have their very first guest on the podcast, Josh and Melody Dunlap!! All the way from Oklahoma to Fort Worth Texas these amazing friends have faced the challenge of experiencing and chasing uncomfortable situations in the mix of life and all that it can bring to your plate. 

We share testimonies and personal experiences on a conversation of going after what you really don't want to go after...even if it hurts. 

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EPISODE #44 SEASON 2 INTRO
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02/10/2024

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Hello and welcome back Higher View fam!! We are so excited to announce that we are back with our 2nd season of the podcast! Episode 44 of season 2 includes Jonathan and Alexus having a one on one conversation on how life has been lately and what we are planning on doing with this upcoming year.

This season we are bringing deeper conversations, guests, testimonies, stories and educational episodes for the creative, outside thinker and the believer and we can not wait to see what this will lead into! 

Thank you t...


EPISODE #43 SEASON 1 RECAP
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07/01/2023

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In this Episode Jonathan and Alexus discuss the most important lessons they have learned throughout this season and how it has changed their personal lives.

As we come to a close of season 1 we want to extend a THANK YOU!! We are extremely grateful of all the support that we have received throughout this season! it's truly a blessing to be able to get to do something like this.

We will be back soon but until then...See things from a Higher View and we love you!

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EPISODE #42 EMBRACE THE NEW
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06/24/2023

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This week as Jonathan and Alexus venture into a new season of life they focus on what is most important to keep in view; Embracing the New. 
This talk is all about not only walking into your new season but embracing it will full faith that you are right where God wants you to be.

If you want to change the world you must get used to the new.

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EPISODE #41 THE TRUTH ABOUT THE NEW AGE PT.2
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06/17/2023

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The truth about the #newage is that it offers a false sense of hope, peace and healing. The one thing it’s after is your identity, once it has your identity (#zodiacsign) it can take you wherever, whenever it wants to. 

Everything involved in the new age is masquerading as a form of light 💡 but behind that mask is the enemy himself trying to distract you from the one place you can actually find healing ✝️

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EPISODE #40 THE TRUTH ABOUT THE NEW AGE PT.1
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06/10/2023

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Tarot card readings, Astrology signs, Twin flames, Yoga, Chakras, Crystals and the New age. 
What does all of this mean and what is its purpose? Join us this week as Jonathan and Alexus go into conversation revealing what the new age actually is and what our personal experiences have been with living this type of lifestyle!


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EPISODE #39 SELF SUFFICIENCY
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06/03/2023

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In this weeks episode Jonathan and Alexus have a conversation over being self sufficient and viewing life in a way where, you ALREADY HAVE everything you need. You don't need the next cup of coffee or energy drink or a person to make you who are supposed to be. Gratitude = Contentment = Self sufficiency.

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