Saved and Besieged
Host: JR Cece
Categories: Religion and Spirituality
Languages: English
Free FM
Produced By: Free FM
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A straight-talking, heart-level piece for anyone burnt by religion or simply curious about Jesus. “Not this B.S. Religion Stuff Again!” (B.S. = Before-Spirit) calls out the posturing and the arguments while someone’s still hurting on the floor. It walks through real rooms and real lives—anxious nights, church foyers, late-night texts—and keeps coming back to the simple centre: love God with everything; love your neighbour as yourself. This isn’t a takedown; it’s a turning—from debates to doing, from performance to presence, from being right to being close. If you’ve rolled your eyes at church but still hope God might be kind, this is for you.
All Episodes
Saved and Besieged Ep 10 - It’s Complicated - God’s Design for Relationships in a Swipe-Right World
Published: 08/11/2025 6:00 a.m.
Burnt by religion? This raw, practical guide swaps arguments for actual care—love God, love your neighbour, and meet the God who stays. “Single but Not Alone” reframes singleness as God’s prep school, not a holding cell. With Scripture, humour, and real-world moves, it shows how to build with God, grow self-awareness, raise your standards beyond dimples, and cultivate community—so you arrive to any future relationship as a solid one, not a hungry half. Ecclesiastes calls the season a gift; 2 Peter says you’re already equipped. This is a practical, grace-filled guide to enjoy now and prepare well.
Saved and Besieged Ep 9 – Aim Before You Swipe
Published: 01/11/2025 6:00 a.m.
A frank, funny, heart-level guide for anyone who keeps loving hard and landing hard. It’s Complicated: God’s Design for Relationships in a Swipe-Right World opens with Aim Before You Swipe—a message for the exhausted and the hopeful: God called “alone” not good, culture keeps moving the goalposts, and you don’t need another almost—you need a steady target. We walk from Eden to your DMs: place, purpose, provision, identity, and boundaries before the person; why TikTok can’t be your therapist; and how letting God fill your life makes the lies float, not sink. If you’ve tried vibes, vision boards, and vanishing acts, this is the reset: let God set the aim, then love from fullness, not famine.
Saved and Besieged Ep 8 – From Drought to Downpour – Surviving Invisibility, Insignificance, and Intimidation
Published: 25/10/2025 6:00 a.m.
Feeling invisible, undervalued, or overwhelmed by fear and intimidation? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore how God transforms seasons of drought—times of loneliness, rejection, or insignificance—into downpours of purpose, presence, and power. Using real-life examples and biblical insights, learn how to survive the struggle, embrace your story, and step into the destiny God has for you.
Saved and Besieged Ep 7 From Simon to Peter – Embracing God’s Vision in Our Failures
Published: 14/10/2025 1:00 p.m.
How God Sees Beyond Our Mistakes and Shapes Our Destiny We all stumble, fail, and fall short—but your failures are not the end of your story. In this episode, we walk through the transformation of Simon into Peter, exploring how God takes our mistakes, disappointments, and missteps and turns them into purpose. Learn how to embrace God’s vision for your life, step into the calling He has for you, and see your failures as the starting point for destiny, not the final word.
Saved and Besieged Ep 6 – Focus or Fail - Mastering God’s Control Room in a World Full of Distractions
Published: 07/10/2025 3:23 p.m.
Focus or Fail: Mastering God’s Control Room in a World Full of Distractions Life is noisy, chaotic, and full of distractions – but your focus can make all the difference. In this episode, we explore how to live intentionally, following Paul’s example of focusing on purpose over panic. Learn practical ways to decide your distractions, ask the right questions, and keep your eyes on what truly matters, even when the world is trying to pull you off course.
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