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Stay Unqualified

Jonathan and Anam Garcia

Welcome to the Stay Unqualified Podcast. We’re Jon and Anam and we’re excited to have you join us in our conversations as we navigate through relatable and difficult topics, while relating our experiences to God’s word.

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00:43:35

Why Self-Care Is Spiritual Care

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2025/10/03

The story of discipleship isn’t just about what we do for God; it’s also about how we allow Him to care for us. In this episode, we unpack the Care Circle of the Seven Circles for Saints model: why self-care is spiritual, how neglecting it leads to burnout, and how God designed rhythms of rest and renewal for our healing. We’ll talk about the lies we believe around self-care, the balance between work and rest, and how caring for yourself opens the door for God to restore your life and prepare you

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00:41:49

When Sins Wound Us

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2025/09/26

Sin doesn’t just create a divide; it leaves wounds. In this episode, we talk about the marks sin leaves on our lives: the scars from our own choices, the pain caused by others, and the unseen battle of spiritual warfare that surrounds us. We explore how these wounds shape the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and even God. Most importantly, we share the hope that no matter how deep the wound, healing and restoration are possible through Jesus. Bible Passage: “But he was pierced for our

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00:49:51

Understanding Sin, Brokenness, and God’s Rescue

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2025/09/18

The story of humanity begins with a divide: sin breaking our relationship with God, with others, and even with ourselves. In this episode, we unpack what that divide really means, how brokenness shows up in everyday life, and why our own efforts to bridge the gap always fall short. Most importantly, we talk about God’s rescue through Jesus, the only way the divide can be healed, and what that restoration means for us today. Bible Passage: “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been

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00:45:21

Who’s first in your life?

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2025/03/20

The first two commandments call us to worship God alone and turn away from idols—but idolatry isn’t just about statues or ancient practices. Today, we’re drawn to success, social status, technology, and even our own desires in ways that can quietly take God’s place in our lives. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to put God first, how to recognize the subtle idols of modern life, and why these commandments are just as relevant today as they were centuries ago. Bible Passage: “I am

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00:42:17

Created to Love

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2025/02/27

With valentine’s day being this month, and so much more for us to celebrate, we decided to talk about all the different ways God made us to love. Love between a husband and wife is definitely special, but God also gave us other loves that we can experience with our family, friends, strangers, and even those who don’t like us. It’s not limited to just romantic love. And the best thing yet, God emulates and shows us the different types of love in the bible. It's beautiful how all these different forms

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00:52:30

Obedience

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2025/02/06

For many, the word obedience can feel heavy, but in Exodus 19, we see a different perspective. God invites Israel into a covenant, not out of fear or obligation, but out of His mercy, grace, and the deliverance He provided. This "swift deliverance" from Egypt wasn’t just about freedom; it was an invitation into a loving relationship. God calls His people to obedience; not as a burden, but as a reflection of His character and purpose, so that He can dwell among them and pour out His

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00:47:18

When God Says, “Consider Your Ways”.

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2025/01/16

This year, we’re focusing on building God’s temple. In the book of Haggai, the Israelites were discouraged and ended up building up their own houses while God’s temple remained in ruins. How was God supposed to dwell with them? Protect them? And how were they supposed to atone for their sins? It just wasn’t happening. Haggai’s message resonates with us. What are we doing that doesn’t allow God to dwell within us? Are we too busy focusing on things that God has given us, rather than focusing on

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00:30:11

The Best Christmas Gift Ever

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2024/12/24

This Christmas, we’re hitting pause on the all the holiday chaos to talk about what really matters—the reason we celebrate in the first place. It’s easy to get caught up in gifts, parties, and Insta-worthy moments, but let’s be real: Christmas is about so much more. God gave us the ultimate gift in Jesus Christ, but how often do we actually stop to think about that? Let’s take a moment to reflect on the Greatest Gift we’ll ever receive and how it can truly change everything—even in a world that’s

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00:50:21

Be Still

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2024/12/19

We hear “Be Still” a lot! But what does it really mean to truly…be…still? We go into Mark 4 where Jesus calms the storm and then asks the disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” It’s hard to be still when we don’t trust who God says He is and His promises. We talk about unbelief and what that does to us when we’re going through storms in our own lives. How can we start trusting God and believing who He is and His love for us when it doesn’t feel like He’s listening or

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01:15:05

Alone with God: A Conversation with Corey Bom

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2024/12/04

Have you ever spent time alone with God? Do you know what His voice sounds like? Or do you struggle to hear Him? It’s one of the most uncomfortable disciplines as a Christian but it’s NEEDED to grow in faith. We figured, the best person to talk to about this, is someone whose experienced solitude with God, our friend Corey Bom. Corey is a heart focused follower of Jesus who found his way to Michigan from the Pacific Northwest. He's passionately worked as a Minister, Teacher, and AV technician

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00:32:02

Marriage: Covenant

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2024/11/14

If marriage is meant to reflect God’s love and sacrificial covenant, why does it seem less appealing in today’s world? Living in a culture focused on individual fulfillment, the lifelong commitment of marriage can feel restrictive, as people increasingly prioritize personal freedom and happiness. Many view marriage as a legal agreement that can be dissolved if it no longer meets individual needs and pursuits, rather than a sacred bond of commitment and daily surrendering. Yet, marriage was

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00:32:45

God as a Father

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2024/10/22

Seeing God as a Father has taken on a deeper meaning for us as we started to reflect on the roles our own dads have played in our lives. By considering their love for us, we've come to realize just how much more God loves us as His children. But we also know that not having a dad or father figure can make it incredibly difficult to relate to God as a Father. In this episode, we share personal stories about our relationships with our dads and explore how those without positive or present father

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00:54:48

Calling, Purpose, Desire

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2024/09/23

Sit with us as we talk with Ariel and Shannon Delgado about calling and purpose. What is a calling? How is our purpose and desire related to it? In Christianity, this can get confusing, but Ariel and Shannon highlight major points that helps us to distinguish what a calling is as they talk about their own callings in their lives. Ariel and Shannon are a ministry power couple, serving the Church in pastoral ministry and music! Both are super talented, and we can’t wait to see where God leads them

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00:43:52

Take Out the Weeds

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2024/09/05

We have to be very careful about what we allow in our lives. Some things are seeds and through nourishment and consistent care, can grow into fruits that are beneficial to us, our relationship with God and others. Other things can turn out to be weeds. Distractions and lack of discernment can allow the weeds to grow and take from the seeds that we are trying to grow in our lives. In this episode, we talk about some of the seeds we’re trying to grow and weeds that started to infiltrate. Bible

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01:01:54

Music and Ministry with K-Anthony

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2024/05/23

Kevin “K-Anthony” Fowler joins us to talk about his journey in becoming a Contemporary Christian Artist. Aspiring to be many things, God directed his path to the music industry to be a vehicle where others can hear the Gospel. Funny enough, when we recorded this episode, K-Anthony had just been nominated for the Juno Awards and we talk about how he found himself to be on a billboard for it. A month later, K-Anthony won the 2024 Juno Awards for the Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album category for his

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00:56:41

What are you scared of?

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2024/05/15

How does fear impact our mental, emotional, spiritual and physical selves? In this episode we talk about what happens to us when we are afraid. The perception of fear can have a huge impact on how we see our reality. But God is love, and perfect love casts out all fear. We get really deep in talking about the things that have scared us in our lives, and how God is showing us to finally face them head on. Bible Passage: The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear

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00:33:08

Empowering Millennials and Gen Z: A Conversation with...

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2024/05/02

We have the opportunity to speak to Dr. Hyveth Williams about how the Church needs to reach and include the younger generation in ministry. We talk about how the skills and perspectives that the new generation has can be used, not just to spread the gospel, but to affirm young people in how necessary they are in the Great Commission. Dr. Hyveth Williams, serves as the first female Director of the Doctor of Ministry program and Professor of Homiletics at The Seventh-day Adventist Theological

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00:58:24

Dying to Self: What We Gave Up

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2024/04/23

We gave up a lot to follow God. He calls us to pick up our crosses and follow Him. What does that mean though? In this episode, we talk about the smallest choices we made to the biggest sacrifices, basically… daily decisions of dying to self so we can live a fuller and restored life with God. Bible Passage: Matthew 16:24-25 (NIV): “Then Jesus said to his disciples, 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their

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00:50:15

Starting Your Online Ministry

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2024/03/28

Join us as we sit down with Rayno Victor to explore the essentials of establishing and nurturing an online presence in ministry. Discover how God leverages today's world to amplify the spread of the gospel. With the rise of online church and fellowship, it's vital for Christians to engage actively, fostering communities where God's Word can resonate with seekers. Rayno, Founder & CEO of Media Victor Pro LLC, brings expertise in empowering professional businesses with innovative

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00:35:22

Cultivating Community

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2024/03/14

We’re finally ready to talk about community! Join us in our conversation about our journey in finding community in Christianity, how God designed it intentionally in His plan for us, and what it can do to one’s faith when you find community that pours into you. Bible Passage: Genesis 1:26-27 (NIV): “Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all

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