<p>If you grew up watching MTV… if you’ve ever listened to a podcast… or if you’ve simply existed on the internet in the last 20 years… you’ve been impacted by today’s guest, <em>whether you knew it or not.</em></p><p>Adam Curry — former MTV icon, media pioneer, and <strong>co-inventor of podcasting</strong> — joins me for a conversation that honestly feels like a movie. Most people know him as the Podfather… but very few know the <em>plot twist</em> that happened at age 58, when God interrupted his life and everything changed.</p><p><br /></p><p>In today’s episode, Adam opens up about:<br />✨ His wild behind-the-scenes years at MTV<br />✨ How the early days of the internet and podcasting REALLY unfolded<br />✨ The moment he realized the life he built wasn’t enough<br />✨ His unexpected, late-life encounter with Jesus<br />✨ What it looked like to learn hearing God’s voice for the first time<br />✨ The surprising ways God had been chasing him for decades<br />✨ The spiritual battle inside the media world (and what Christians miss)<br />✨ How God repurposed his ENTIRE career for Kingdom impact</p><p>And then… we talk about <strong>Godcaster</strong> — Adam’s bold new mission to raise up 1,000 Christian voices and build a future where churches, ministries, and everyday believers become the broadcasters of hope in their communities.</p><p>This conversation is raw, fascinating, tender, and honestly one of the most hope-stirring testimonies you’ll hear this year. If you’ve ever wondered:</p><p>💭 “Is it too late for me?”<br />💭 “Does God still speak?”<br />💭 “Could God use <em>my</em> story… even the messy parts?”</p><p>…Adam’s story is your YES.</p><p>Grab your coffee and buckle up — this episode is a ride.</p><p><br /></p><p>🔥 <strong>IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR:</strong></p><p>00:02 — The MTV years and the media revolution Adam never saw coming<br />07:45 — How a kid building pirate radio transmitters at 13 became the Podfather<br />15:10 — The moment Adam realized the life he built wasn’t enough<br />21:30 — His shocking late-life encounter with Jesus at age 58<br />26:40 — How he learned to recognize God’s voice (Isaiah 30:21 moment!)<br />34:12 — The spiritual battles inside entertainment &amp; why prayer matters<br />41:17 — Why every believer’s voice matters in this cultural moment<br />48:50 — The birth of Godcaster and the mission to launch 1,000 Christian voices<br />57:00 — Encouragement for anyone who feels “too messy” for God to use</p><p><br /></p><p>🎧 <strong>LISTEN IF YOU LOVE EPISODES ABOUT:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Hearing God’s voice</p></li><li><p>Radical life transformation</p></li><li><p>Media + faith intersections</p></li><li><p>Kingdom purpose</p></li><li><p>Stories that make your faith come alive</p></li><li><p>God using the most unexpected people in the most unexpected ways</p></li></ul><p>👉 <strong>CONNECT WITH ADAM CURRY</strong></p><p>Check out Godcaster: <a href="Godcaster.fm" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Godcaster.fm</a><br />Adam's Podcast w/ Pastor Jimmy: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-get-to-do-this/id1837497754" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">We Get To Do This</a><br /></p><p>👉 <strong>CONNECT WITH JENILEE</strong>Instagram: @javawithjen<br />Website: <a href="www.jenileesamuel.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">javawithjenpodcast.com</a>Facebook: @javawithjenpodcast</p><p><br /></p><p>✈️ <strong>Come to Greece with Me!</strong><br />We’re walking where the Bible happened—Athens, Corinth &amp; Santorini! Eat amazing food, explore history, and encounter Jesus.👉 <a href="https://javawithjenpodcast.systeme.io/greece2026full" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grab your spot here</a></p><p><br /></p><p>🎧 <strong>Ready to Launch Your Podcast?</strong>Stop guessing. In just 4 days, I’ll help you find your <em>Magnetic Podcast Identity</em> and real momentum.<br />👉 <a href="https://jsamuelconsulting.samcart.com/products/on-demand-challenge" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the challenge</a></p><p><br /></p><p>🕊️ <strong>Hear God More Clearly</strong>Start your own 30-day journey with my <em>Hearing God’s Voice Journal.</em>👉 <a href="https://a.co/d/6aea4Dg" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get it on Amazon</a></p><p><br /></p><p>🌿 <strong>Want More Energy + Healing?</strong>These are the stem-cell patches I use daily.👉 <a href="https://www.lifewave.com/javawithjen" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop LifeWave</a>👉 <a href="https://www.lifewave.com/javawithjen/enrollment/packs" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join my team here</a></p><p><br /></p><p>💌 <strong>Let’s Stay Connected</strong><br />📧 jen@javawithjenpodcast.com<br />📲 IG:  <a href="https://instagram.com/javawithjen" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@javawithjen</a> | 🎧  <a href="https://www.javawithjenmerch.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Merch Store</a><br />☕️ <a href="https://www.patreon.com/javawithjen" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> | 💸 Venmo @JavawithJen | 💵 CashApp $JavawithJen<br />💖 <a href="https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7B647DMFXD5L8" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Give on PayPal</a></p><p>⭐️ <strong>Enjoyed this episode?</strong>Leave a quick <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/java-with-jen-hearing-gods-voice-for-everyday-life/id1257356393?mt=2" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review</a> — it helps more people hear God’s voice too!</p>

Java with Jen: Hearing God’s Voice in Everyday Life | Prophecy, Faith Teaching, Miracles

Jenilee Samuel | Christian Women, Prophetic Prayer, Healing, Bible Study

273 | From MTV & Co-Inventor of Podcasting to a God Encounter at 58: How Adam Curry Discovered the Voice of God

DEC 2, 202544 MIN
Java with Jen: Hearing God’s Voice in Everyday Life | Prophecy, Faith Teaching, Miracles

273 | From MTV & Co-Inventor of Podcasting to a God Encounter at 58: How Adam Curry Discovered the Voice of God

DEC 2, 202544 MIN

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<p>If you grew up watching MTV… if you’ve ever listened to a podcast… or if you’ve simply existed on the internet in the last 20 years… you’ve been impacted by today’s guest, <em>whether you knew it or not.</em></p><p>Adam Curry — former MTV icon, media pioneer, and <strong>co-inventor of podcasting</strong> — joins me for a conversation that honestly feels like a movie. Most people know him as the Podfather… but very few know the <em>plot twist</em> that happened at age 58, when God interrupted his life and everything changed.</p><p><br /></p><p>In today’s episode, Adam opens up about:<br />✨ His wild behind-the-scenes years at MTV<br />✨ How the early days of the internet and podcasting REALLY unfolded<br />✨ The moment he realized the life he built wasn’t enough<br />✨ His unexpected, late-life encounter with Jesus<br />✨ What it looked like to learn hearing God’s voice for the first time<br />✨ The surprising ways God had been chasing him for decades<br />✨ The spiritual battle inside the media world (and what Christians miss)<br />✨ How God repurposed his ENTIRE career for Kingdom impact</p><p>And then… we talk about <strong>Godcaster</strong> — Adam’s bold new mission to raise up 1,000 Christian voices and build a future where churches, ministries, and everyday believers become the broadcasters of hope in their communities.</p><p>This conversation is raw, fascinating, tender, and honestly one of the most hope-stirring testimonies you’ll hear this year. If you’ve ever wondered:</p><p>💭 “Is it too late for me?”<br />💭 “Does God still speak?”<br />💭 “Could God use <em>my</em> story… even the messy parts?”</p><p>…Adam’s story is your YES.</p><p>Grab your coffee and buckle up — this episode is a ride.</p><p><br /></p><p>🔥 <strong>IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR:</strong></p><p>00:02 — The MTV years and the media revolution Adam never saw coming<br />07:45 — How a kid building pirate radio transmitters at 13 became the Podfather<br />15:10 — The moment Adam realized the life he built wasn’t enough<br />21:30 — His shocking late-life encounter with Jesus at age 58<br />26:40 — How he learned to recognize God’s voice (Isaiah 30:21 moment!)<br />34:12 — The spiritual battles inside entertainment &amp; why prayer matters<br />41:17 — Why every believer’s voice matters in this cultural moment<br />48:50 — The birth of Godcaster and the mission to launch 1,000 Christian voices<br />57:00 — Encouragement for anyone who feels “too messy” for God to use</p><p><br /></p><p>🎧 <strong>LISTEN IF YOU LOVE EPISODES ABOUT:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Hearing God’s voice</p></li><li><p>Radical life transformation</p></li><li><p>Media + faith intersections</p></li><li><p>Kingdom purpose</p></li><li><p>Stories that make your faith come alive</p></li><li><p>God using the most unexpected people in the most unexpected ways</p></li></ul><p>👉 <strong>CONNECT WITH ADAM CURRY</strong></p><p>Check out Godcaster: <a href="Godcaster.fm" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Godcaster.fm</a><br />Adam's Podcast w/ Pastor Jimmy: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-get-to-do-this/id1837497754" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">We Get To Do This</a><br /></p><p>👉 <strong>CONNECT WITH JENILEE</strong>Instagram: @javawithjen<br />Website: <a href="www.jenileesamuel.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">javawithjenpodcast.com</a>Facebook: @javawithjenpodcast</p><p><br /></p><p>✈️ <strong>Come to Greece with Me!</strong><br />We’re walking where the Bible happened—Athens, Corinth &amp; Santorini! Eat amazing food, explore history, and encounter Jesus.👉 <a href="https://javawithjenpodcast.systeme.io/greece2026full" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grab your spot here</a></p><p><br /></p><p>🎧 <strong>Ready to Launch Your Podcast?</strong>Stop guessing. In just 4 days, I’ll help you find your <em>Magnetic Podcast Identity</em> and real momentum.<br />👉 <a href="https://jsamuelconsulting.samcart.com/products/on-demand-challenge" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the challenge</a></p><p><br /></p><p>🕊️ <strong>Hear God More Clearly</strong>Start your own 30-day journey with my <em>Hearing God’s Voice Journal.</em>👉 <a href="https://a.co/d/6aea4Dg" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get it on Amazon</a></p><p><br /></p><p>🌿 <strong>Want More Energy + Healing?</strong>These are the stem-cell patches I use daily.👉 <a href="https://www.lifewave.com/javawithjen" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop LifeWave</a>👉 <a href="https://www.lifewave.com/javawithjen/enrollment/packs" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join my team here</a></p><p><br /></p><p>💌 <strong>Let’s Stay Connected</strong><br />📧 [email protected]<br />📲 IG:  <a href="https://instagram.com/javawithjen" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@javawithjen</a> | 🎧  <a href="https://www.javawithjenmerch.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Merch Store</a><br />☕️ <a href="https://www.patreon.com/javawithjen" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> | 💸 Venmo @JavawithJen | 💵 CashApp $JavawithJen<br />💖 <a href="https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7B647DMFXD5L8" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Give on PayPal</a></p><p>⭐️ <strong>Enjoyed this episode?</strong>Leave a quick <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/java-with-jen-hearing-gods-voice-for-everyday-life/id1257356393?mt=2" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review</a> — it helps more people hear God’s voice too!</p>