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Let's Be Holy For Real

Let's Be Holy For Real

By: Stephanie Barnes & Erica Jewel Littleton
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Let’s Be Holy for Real is a space for raw, honest conversation about what it means to live holy in everyday life, not just on Sundays, not just in church, but in every part of who we are. Stephanie and Erica Jewel come together, not just as leaders, but as people following Jesus Christ with one shared conviction: holiness isn’t outdated, it’s essential. And yes, it’s possible.

This podcast is for believers who want to move beyond religious motions and experience the freedom of real faith. Through candid conversations, testimonies, and biblical truth, Stephanie and Erica Jewel will tear down the walls of performance, legalism, and cultural confusion and build up real believers in truth, grace, and power. Each episode offers encouragement and practical steps to help you live holy, not just in theory, but for real.

If you are ready to trade empty ritual for a real, vibrant relationship with Christ, you are in the right place.

Stephanie Barnes
Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Saved, Sanctified... and Still Human
    Mar 19 2026

    In this episode, Pastor Stephanie and Dr. Erica Jewel dive into a real and often unspoken truth: you can be saved, sanctified... and still human. They unpack growth, grace, and the danger of repeating harmful church cycles, while encouraging honesty in your faith journey. Your transparency doesn't just help you, it helps others feel seen and safe to grow too.

    What We Talk About:

    • Salvation is the beginning of transformation, not instant perfection
    • You can be a "new creature" while still growing in behavior, mindset, and habits
    • Why imitation can replace true transformation
    • Let the Holy Spirit lead, teach, and convict
    • Learning through experience (not just rules)
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    33 mins
  • When Obedience is Inconvenient
    Mar 12 2026

    Obedience is easy...until it's inconvenient. This week on Let's Be Holy For Real, we're talking about the moments when God's instruction disrupts our comfort, our plans, and our preferences. What do you do when obedience costs something? Real holiness means saying yes, even when it's hard.

    What We Talk About:

    • Obedience is rarely scheduled around our convenience
    • How we sometimes negotiate with God
    • Big obedience is usually built on a history of small obedience
    • "Delayed obedience" being a subtle form of disobedience
    • Obedience sounds good in theory...until it disrupts your plans
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    33 mins
  • Doing the Most, Becoming the Least
    Mar 5 2026

    In this episode, Pastor Stephanie and Dr. Erica Jewel have a honest conversation about what it looks like to be busy in church but not actually growing in Christ. They unpack how easy it is to prioritize activity over intimacy with God. Sometime we can be doing everything for God while missing the opportunity to simply be with Him.

    What We Talk About:

    • Are we serving Jesus...or sitting with Him?
    • How believers can become busy in church but disconnected from relationship with Christ.
    • The danger of being frustrated while serving when others choose presence over performance.
    • How churches can unintentionally program the presence of God out of services with structure and busyness.
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    39 mins
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