The Dwelling Place Lounge

Why aren't you changing the world yet? That question can stir ambition, guilt, insecurity, or frustration, especially if you feel called to more, but your life feels small right now. In this episode of The Dwelling Place Lounge, Phillip Jones is joined by his wife, Savannah Jones, for an honest conversation about calling, faithfulness, and what God is actually doing in seasons that feel slow, difficult, or unnoticed. Using the story of Elijah and Israel's worship of Baal, we talk about culture, freedom, obedience, and why the desire to change the world often causes us to overlook the ministry God has already placed right in front of us. We also share personal stories about planting a church, moving across states, unmet expectations, financial strain, and learning that obedience doesn't always look like success. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, behind, or discouraged in their calling. Sometimes the issue isn't that you aren't changing the world yet, but that God is forming faithfulness in places you never expected. In this episode, we talk about: Why "changing the world" is often misunderstood Elijah, Baal, and confronting culture faithfully God's sovereignty in uncomfortable seasons Obedience that doesn't look impressive Faithfulness in marriage, parenting, and everyday work The danger of ignoring the ministry right in front of you Why God so often works through weakness instead of strength If you've ever wondered why God hasn't moved you forward yet, this conversation is for you.

Waiting on God is one of the hardest parts of the Christian life. When you feel called, ready, willing — and the doors still don't open — it's easy to wonder if God forgot you. In today's episode, Vanessa and Phillip dive deep into the story of Abraham and Sarah to show what godly waiting actually looks like... and what happens when we try to take control into our own hands. We talk about impatience, disappointment, calling, ministry burnout, family pressures, and what Romans 8 really means when it talks about creation groaning. This conversation is honest, funny, challenging, and full of real‑life stories — from parenting, to failed plans, to seasons where God seemed completely silent. If you're in a season of waiting, this is for you. If you feel stuck, overlooked, or confused, this is for you. If you're tempted to force God's promises on your timing… this is definitely for you. This episode is all about trust. Present trust. Future trust. Eternal trust.

Grief is one of the hardest parts of life, and sometimes the hardest part of faith. When we're hurting, we often hear phrases like "God is with you" or "God will comfort you." But what does that actually mean when you're in the middle of loss? In this episode of The Dwelling Place Lounge, we talk honestly about grief, unmet expectations with God, and how faith and pain can exist at the same time. We discuss: • Why Christians still experience deep grief • The difference between running from pain and processing it • What God's comfort actually looks like • How grief can deepen our faith Grief doesn't mean God is absent. But sometimes His comfort looks different than we expect. If you've ever wondered "Where is God when I'm hurting?", this conversation is for you. Please rate, follow, and like if you like our content! Also, if you're in the Anchorage area, join Changepoint Eastside on Sundays at 9 AM, located at Scenic Park Bible Church. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The Dwelling Place Lounge, I sit down with my friend Adam from Glasshouse TV to talk honestly about unanswered prayer, God's goodness, sovereignty, and the painful moments when His answer is no or not yet. This episode gets personal. We talk anxiety, frustration, disappointment, and what Scripture actually teaches about prayer and the will of God. We look closely at Paul's thorn in the flesh in 2 Corinthians 12, Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, and what it means that God answers every prayer but often in a way that is different from what we expected. We also talk about the dangers of prosperity teaching, the pressure to perform for God, and how bad theology creates confusion and shame instead of comfort. Adam shares how God used years of closed doors to direct his steps, and I share my own story of praying for God to take my life during the darkest moments of depression and how His no ended up saving me. If you've ever wondered why God doesn't heal something, fix something, open a door, or give clarity when you ask for it, this conversation is for you. God is not ignoring you. He is not mad at you. He is not punishing you. A no or not yet from God is often an act of His goodness and love, even when it hurts. I hope this episode encourages you and helps you see that God's will is better, His timing is wiser, and His grace is sufficient for every weakness.

Should Christians call other Christians out? Or should we "just focus on our own sin"? In this episode, we wrestle with the tension between Matthew 7's "remove the plank from your own eye" and Matthew 18's "go to your brother". Using the story of David and Nathan in 2 Samuel 12, we unpack: When confrontation is obedience When it becomes pride or bitterness The danger of gossip disguised as concern Why public correction is complicated How to confront with humility and love If you've ever struggled with whether to speak up or stay silent, this conversation is for you. Follow, like, and leave a review if you like our show! We'd love to hear from you! Are you in the Anchorage area? Join Changepoint Eastside at 9am for church on Sundays, located at Scenic Park Bible Church!