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Hosted by Jessica S. Smith, this podcast creates room for the honest conversations believers are thinking about but don’t always know where to process out loud. From faith and identity to obedience, relationships, and purpose, each episode explores what it really looks like to become who God can trust.
Through real conversations with influencers, leaders, and everyday believers, Jess Ask offers encouragement, perspective, and practical wisdom for those navigating growth in real time.
If you’re building, healing, or becoming, this podcast is here to remind you that you don’t have to figure it out alone.
New episodes drop every Thursday 7A CST.
And remember: life really could be more simple… if you just ask.
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Recent Episodes
Why You're Still Procrastinating | EP159
Why do we keep putting things off even when we know we should move forward?In this episode of Jess Ask the Podcast, Jess and Desiree discuss the connection between procrastination, perfectionism,…
Conviction vs Condemnation | EP158
This week on Jess Ask the Podcast, Jess and Desiree have an honest conversation about the difference between conviction and condemnation.Together, they unpack the role of the Holy Spirit, spiritual…
Why Men Suffer In Silence | FT Sharpen Up Podcast | EP157
Healthy brotherhood can change everything.This week on Jess Ask the Podcast, Jess and Desiree sit down with Tyler Anderson and Art Ruffin from Sharpen Up Podcast for a transparent conversation about…
The Truth About Addiction, Shame & Healing | FT George Gilliam | EP156
What happens when rock bottom looks like a country club basement — and a way out looks like a pizza oven? This week on Jess Ask the Podcast, Jessica sits down with George Gilliam — founder of Uncle…
What Happens When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayer? | FT Brad Graydon & Pastor Lestley | EP155
What happens when you pray… and God doesn’t answer the way you hoped?This week on Jess Ask the Podcast, Jessica sits down with Brad Graydon and Pastor Leslie for a deeply transparent conversation…
How to Break Free From Shame (God Already Forgave You) | EP154
Jess and Desiree dive into the weight of shame and how it keeps people stuck in cycles they were never meant to stay in. Through personal testimony and the story of the woman in John 8, they unpack…
You’re Not Being Overlooked… You’re Being Positioned | FT LaDarrius Hutcherson | EP153
What if you’re not being overlooked—you’re just being positioned?Jess sits down with LaDarrius “L Hut” Hutcherson to talk about purpose, healing, community impact, and the reality of paying your…
Why Good Women Are Still Single (Real Talk) | FT K Boogie | EP 152
Jess connects with K Boogie for a candid conversation about dating, relationships, and personal growth. Together, they explore why so many people feel stuck in today’s dating culture, what men and…
You’re Not Waiting… You’re Forcing It | EP151
What are you rushing for?In this episode of Jess Ask the Podcast, Jess and Desiree unpack the tension between trusting God and trying to control outcomes. From misplaced wallets to deeper life…
Is God Rebranding You? Obedience, Growth & Elevation | EP150
Jessica S. Smith opens an honest conversation about growth, obedience, and what it really means to evolve without losing who you are. As Jess Ask the Podcast enters a new season, she reflects on the…
Can God Trust You With More | EP149
Jess and Desiree dive into a powerful question many believers don't often consider: Can God trust you?While many people focus on trusting God, this conversation shifts the perspective toward what it…
I Chose Not To Be Bitter: How One Decision Changed Everything | FT Charity Floyd | EP148
Jess sits down with behavior analyst and entrepreneur Charity Floyd to discuss how choosing peace instead of bitterness transformed her life and career. Charity shares her journey into autism…
Sex, Faith & Waiting: What the Church Never Taught Us | FT Tammy Bowe-LaCroix | EP147
She went from sexual trauma and confusion to helping believers build healthy intimacy in marriage.Coach Tammy opens up about healing, celibacy, sexuality, and God’s design for intimacy. In this…
The Woman Behind the Title: Lashunda Scales on Faith, Family, and Leadership | EP146
She grew up on Section 8, dropped out of college at 19, and almost lost her life. Today she makes the laws. Commissioner LaShunda Scales' story has never been told like this. EPISODE DESCRIPTION …
Boundaries vs. Walls: How to Protect Yourself Without Shutting Down | EP145
Description:Jessica and Desiree get honest about boundaries—why they’re necessary, why they can feel like bondage, and how pain can push us into building walls instead of healthy guardrails. Jessica…
Joseph’s Destination Wasn’t the Palace… It Was the Famine | FT Joy Pittman | EP144
Jess sits down with Joy Pittman to unpack Joseph in a way that shifts everything.What if the destination was never the palace… but the famine? What if elevation wasn’t about validation, but…
When Creating Feels Like Warfare: Desiree Danielle’s Story + New Book | EP143
Description:Jess and Desiree Danielle have an honest conversation about what it means to be “created to create” — and why your obedience still counts even when the response is quiet. Desiree shares…
Why I Stopped Having Sex (And What God Showed Me) | EP142
Description:This episode is about intimacy — the real kind. Jessica and Desiree discuss abstinence, shame, dating God, and learning self-intimacy in singleness. If you’ve struggled silently in this…
“When You’re Out of Season, It Costs More” — Janice Coleman Breaks It Down | EP141
Description:Warning: this episode might get slippery—because the oil showed up. Jess and Desiree sit down with Janice Coleman for a wisdom-packed conversation on seasons (dispensations),…
Stop Treating Your Assignment Like a Sneaky Link (5 Builder Mistakes) | EP140
Description: Jess and Desiree break down 5 mistakes builders make starting out—from treating your assignment like a “sneaky link” to waiting on the “right time” and dishonoring what’s already in your…
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