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by Jeff & Jourdan Johnson
Life is messy, faith can be complicated, and some struggles feel too big to say out loud—but true freedom is found in the light. Open Spaces Podcast is a place for honest conversations about the battles we often keep hidden, reminding us that we don’t have to fight alone. Hosted by Jeff and Jourdan Johnson, Open Spaces began with their own story—navigating the challenges of marriage, faith, and identity while learning what it means to follow Jesus with vulnerability. But this podcast isn’t just about them. It’s about creating a space where no topic is off-limits—grief, identity, marriage, faith, and the struggles that feel impossible to say out loud. Our hope? That by going first, others will find the courage to share their own stories, step into the light, and believe that nothing is impossible with God.
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- 4 days ago48 min
Parenting: Sharing a Broken Past
In this episode, Jeff and Jourdan open up about the challenges and blessings of sharing their personal story of struggle and faith with their children. Their honest journey offers practical insights for parents seeking to foster transparency, trust, and spiritual growth within their families. Key Topics: • The importance of vulnerability and authenticity in family communication • Timing and emotional readiness for discussing a sensitive past • Creating a family culture of openness and continuous conversation • The role of prayer and spiritual discernment in sharing personal stories • Navigating children’s questions with age-appropriate honesty • The significance of community and prayer support during difficult conversations • Normalizing struggles to help children trust and relate to parents • The long-term impact of honesty on family trust and legacy • Practical steps for walking through this process (prayer, awareness, normalization) • How sharing personal stories aligns with God's mission for the family Connect with Jeff and Jourdan: • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/open.spaces.podcast) • Website (https://theopenspacescollective.com)
- 2 weeks ago1h 1m
Parenting: Divorce, Grief & Single-Parenting with Toni Collier
What happens when the life you imagined for your family changes completely? How do you help your kids process grief when you’re grieving too? And where does faith fit into the middle of heartbreak, healing, and rebuilding? In this honest and hope-filled episode, we sit down with Toni Collier for a vulnerable conversation about divorce, single parenting, recovery, and finding your footing in the church after everything falls apart. As part of our Parenting Series, this episode explores what it looks like to shepherd kids through loss and transition — from toddlers to preteens — while navigating your own healing journey. Toni shares pieces of her story with remarkable honesty, wisdom, humor, and compassion, reminding listeners that even broken stories can still become beautiful ones. Together, we talk about: Helping children process divorce and grief at different developmental stages How to create emotional safety and stability for your kids during family transition The realities of single parenting and carrying emotional weight alone What recovery and rebuilding can actually look like after heartbreak The complicated experience of returning to church after divorce Shame, healing, identity, and learning to trust God again How honesty and vulnerability can become pathways to freedom Finding hope in the middle of disappointment and unanswered questions The beauty of letting your kids see healthy healing in real time This conversation is both tender and practical — full of laughter, tears, hard truths, and encouragement for anyone navigating fractured family dynamics or walking alongside someone who is. Whether you’re in the middle of divorce, years removed from it, parenting through grief, or simply trying to love your kids well in hard seasons, this episode is a reminder that healing is possible and you are not alone. About Toni Collier Toni is a speaker, author, podcast host, and founder of the ministry Broken Crayons Still Color — a movement helping people process brokenness and find hope again. She is also the host of the Still Coloring Podcast, where she shares stories of healing, resilience, and redemption. She is the co-author of the children’s book Broken Crayons Still Color, which helps kids navigate big emotions and discover beauty and hope even in difficult seasons. Connect with Toni Collier Toni Collier Official Website: https://www.tonijcollier.com/ Broken Crayons Still Color Ministry Still Coloring Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/still-coloring-with-toni-collier/id1627335605?ls=1 Instagram – Toni Collier: https://www.instagram.com/tonijcollier/ Book: Broken Crayons Still Color: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400242908/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_XTY1F2Q3E88FKQVBCVDV?linkCode=ml1&tag=tonijcollier-20
- 3 weeks ago51 min
Parenting: Talking to Kids About Porn
Discover the vital importance of open conversations about pornography, healing from betrayal, and how to guide your children through a world saturated with explicit content. Greta Eskridge shares her personal journey of redemption, practical advice for parents, and the power of honesty and compassion.Main Topics Covered: • Greta Eskridge's story of God's redemption after her husband's confession of an affair and pornography addiction • The importance of talking to children about pornography proactively, starting as early as age 8 • Practical strategies for initiating age-appropriate conversations about private parts and pornography • How to identify signs of early exposure and the importance of having ongoing, gentle check-ins • The science behind pornography's impact on brain development and long-term addiction risks • Tools and resources for parents, including delaying smartphone use and monitoring apps like Canopy • Responding compassionately when discovering a child has viewed pornography and fostering trust • Educating children about the dangers, the harm it causes to relationships, and God's design for sexuality • How to talk to teenagers about addiction, long-term consequences, and maintaining transparency • The significance of sharing personal stories to teach resilience and hope • Resources and ways to connect with Greta Eskridge for support and further information Timestamps: • Introducing Greta Eskridge and the focus on parental conversations about pornography • Greta shares her story of God's redemption spanning 16 years • Why early conversations equip children better than waiting until exposure • How to start age-appropriate discussions with young children • Explaining pornography simply and constructively to an 8-year-old • How often to revisit conversations about pornography with children • Embracing curiosity and creating safe spaces for questions • Scientific insights into pornography addiction and brain impact • Hidden avenues of exposure: social media, gaming, and books • Essential tools for prevention: parental controls and delaying device access • Success stories of children recognizing and reporting their own exposures • Talking to kids about their own struggles and healing from shame • Greta shares her resources and how to connect with her Resources & Links: • Greta Eskridge's Website (https://gretaeskridge.com/) • Book: It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn (https://amzn.to/4djuE1Y ) • Instagram: Greta Eskridge(https://instagram.com/GretaEskridge) Connect with Greta Eskridge: • Instagram (https://instagram.com/GretaEskridge) • Website (https://gretaeskridge.com/)
- May 5, 202659 min
Parenting: The Love that Formed Us
We begin our Parenting series with a tribute to Jeff and Jourdan’s mothers. They take the opportunity with Mother’s Day approaching, to honor the women who instilled love and belief into them. They talk about what each meant to themselves and to each other. Both women held a quiet but confident faith and generously poured love into their children and so many others. This episode is not only a tribute but a call to love simply and fully. Be sure to reach out to the moms and women who have shaped you this Mother’s Day!
- May 1, 20261h 7m
Owning Your Identity (feat. Jason Mellard)
Content Warning: This episode includes sensitive discussion around childhood abuse and suicide. Please listen with care and discretion. In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, we sit down with Jason Mellard, founder of Own Your Identity — a ministry helping men around the world navigate same-sex attraction without allowing attractions to define who they are. Jason’s message is clear: attractions are experiences, not declarations. Identity is not found in feelings, but in Christ and the purpose God has called us to walk in. Jason opens up about his own story, including growing up in a home marked by abuse, the deep internal struggles that followed, and the pain of watching his father wrestle with similar struggles while making drastically different life choices. Through it all, Jason shares how God met him, healed him, and gave him a new vision for life rooted in truth, courage, and purpose. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt trapped by labels, shame, secrecy, confusion, or unwanted desires—and for those who want hope that transformation is possible. In This Episode: Why attractions don’t have to define identity How trauma can shape desire, fear, and confusion Breaking generational cycles and choosing a different path Finding healing from shame and secrecy Living with purpose instead of self-condemnation Helping men walk in truth, clarity, and courage About Jason Mellard Jason is a certified coach and founder of Own Your Identity, where he helps men experiencing same-sex attraction move toward healing, clarity, brotherhood, and identity in Christ. His mission is to empower men to live lives of purpose and possibility. Connect with Jason Website: Own Your Identity SSAquiz.com Coaching inquiries: workwithme@jasonmellard.com Podcast + Resources available through his website Stay Connected with Open Spaces If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you feel less alone, would you subscribe and stay connected with us? Visit Open Spaces Podcast at openspacespodcast.com for episodes, updates, and ways to support the mission.
- Apr 21, 20261h 3m
Finding True Intimacy (feat. Rita Springer)
In this powerful conversation, Jeff and Jourdan sit down with Rita Springer for an honest and deeply moving discussion about identity, intimacy with God, disappointment, dependency, fear, singleness, and learning how to keep trusting the Lord when life does not turn out the way you thought it would. Rita shares from her own story with remarkable vulnerability, opening up about unanswered prayers, seasons of pain, the wrestle of carrying promises, and the way God continues to meet her in both heartbreak and hope. Together, they talk about what it means to lean on God instead of becoming dependent on other people or things, how identity is constantly under attack, and why peace in God can matter even more than getting the answer you were hoping for. This episode is for anyone walking through confusion, disappointment, grief, same-sex attraction, unanswered prayers, or the tension of trying to stay faithful when the road feels long. Rita’s wisdom, honesty, and love for Jesus make this conversation one that will strengthen your faith and remind you that you are deeply loved by God. In this episode, we talk about: Identity and the battle for freedom Dependency on God vs. codependency Singleness, longing, and carrying promises Disappointment, fear, and trusting God’s timing Intimacy with the Lord in seasons of pain Why peace can matter more than immediate answers The love of God that meets us in the wilderness Follow along with Rita on Instagram and the Worship is My Weapon podcast!
- Apr 14, 202635 min
Community: What We Learned
Jeff and Jourdan reunite after Jourdan’s hiatus to recap their "Community Series." They share personal stories about vulnerability, discuss the nuances of terminology within the LGBTQ+ Christian space, and offer encouragement to those seeking deeper, more authentic friendships. Key Discussion Points • Opening & Catching Up: ◦ Jourdan returns to the podcast after a break following the passing of her mother. ◦ Jeff shares a lighthearted story about his "spring" orange Zara shirt and a hard-to-find hat from the brand Envy La Vie. • The Power of Vulnerability: ◦ The couple reflects on how their deepest friendships were born from being vulnerable about Jeff's struggle with same-sex attraction (SSA). ◦ Vulnerability is described as the "key that unlocks" deep relationships and removes the power that isolation and shame hold over individuals. • Navigating Terminology: ◦ Jeff and Jourdan discuss their ongoing learning regarding terms like "gay" versus "same-sex attraction". ◦ They recount conversations with other believers who use "gay" as an adjective rather than an identity, emphasizing that "heart posture" is more important than semantics. • The "Community Series" Recap: ◦ A look back at earlier guests, including Wes Martin (the first person Jeff ever told about his SSA) and friends like the Vogeltanz and Stanfills. ◦ They address feedback that their community can seem "intimidating" and clarify that these deep bonds were built over decades of "growing therapy" and intentional effort. • Encouragement for Marriage & Disclosure: ◦ Jeff and Jourdan advocate for honesty within marriage, particularly regarding SSA. ◦ They believe true intimacy and freedom are found through being fully known by a spouse, though they advise using "wisdom" in how and when to share. • Personal Growth & Fears: ◦ Jourdan shares her own experience with vulnerability during a 10-day counseling intensive, where she feared that uncovering "deep places" might change her husband's view of her. Mentioned in This Episode • Guests from the Series: Wes Martin, the Vogeltanz, the Stanfills, and Brook Mosser. • Brands: Zara, Envy La Vie. • Conferences/Media: The ECO Conference in Atlanta, The Becket Cook Podcast, and Rita Springer’s Worship Is My Weapon podcast. How to Connect • Website: Visit openspacespodcast.com to sign up for the newsletter or submit an "Open Story" anonymously. • Social Media: Follow @openspacespodcast on Instagram for "Open Stories Fridays".
- Mar 31, 20261h 13m
Family Secrets and Forgiveness (feat. Brook Mosser)
Every family has secrets. Some are small, tucked away in quiet corners. But others—the ones that shape us, break us, and ultimately define us—demand to be told. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Brook Mosser from Intentional Parents to discuss a chapter of his life he's never publicly shared before. We explore complex family dynamics, the silent struggle of hidden same-sex attraction, and how God's work of forgiveness transformed his family from the inside out. This conversation is intense and deeply honest. Please note: this episode includes discussions around various forms of abuse, including child abuse. Be sure to check out all things Intentional! Intentionalparents.org Instagram: intentional_parents Also keep in touch with us at openspacespodcast.com
About Open Spaces with Jeff & Jourdan Johnson
Life is messy, faith can be complicated, and some struggles feel too big to say out loud—but true freedom is found in the light. Open Spaces Podcast is a place for honest conversations about the battles we often keep hidden, reminding us that we don’t have to fight alone. Hosted by Jeff and Jourdan Johnson, Open Spaces began with their own story—navigating the challenges of marriage, faith, and identity while learning what it means to follow Jesus with vulnerability. But this podcast isn’t just about them. It’s about creating a space where no topic is off-limits—grief, identity, marriage, faith, and the struggles that feel impossible to say out loud. Our hope? That by going first, others will find the courage to share their own stories, step into the light, and believe that nothing is impossible with God.
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