Episodes

Are you struggling to forgive someone who hurt you? Do past wounds, resentment, or painful memories keep you from moving forward? Forgiveness isn't always easy, especially when the hurt runs deep. But what if understanding God's forgiveness could change the way you see your pain, your relationships, and your future? In this powerful episode of Firebrand, hosts Monique and Malachi explore Christian forgiveness, letting go of past hurts, overcoming resentment, and finding freedom through God's gr...

Are the people in your life bringing you closer to God—or pulling you away from your purpose? Finding genuine Christian friendships and a strong, faith-centered community can change everything. But how do you recognize godly relationships, avoid toxic friendships, and find people who truly share your faith and values? In this inspiring episode of Firebrand, hosts Monique and Malachi explore the importance of Christian community, godly friendships, healthy relationships, and finding your identit...

What does it look like to navigate disappointment, process hurt, and pursue healing while keeping God at the center? In Episode 8 of The Firebrand Show, Faith and Therapy Part 2, we continue our conversation with special guest Monica Jones, a licensed therapist and mother of our hosts, Monique and Malachi, as we dive deeper into disappointment, emotional healing, and the importance of combining our faith with practical tools to live healthier, more whole lives. We talk about why being a Christi...

What does it look like to navigate disappointment as Christians while caring for our mental and emotional health? In this episode of The Firebrand Show, we sit down with special guest Monica Jones, a licensed therapist and mother of our hosts, Monique and Malachi, as we begin a conversation about faith, therapy, vulnerability, and what it means to pursue true healing and wholeness. We talk about the relationship between faith and therapy, addressing common misconceptions that seeking profession...

What does it look like to actually live from the identity God has given us? In Part 2 of our conversation on finding your true identity, we continue our discussion with featured guest Keyana Webb as we go deeper into people-pleasing, comparison, shame, insecurity, and the daily choice to believe what God says about us instead of allowing our feelings, past, or other people to define us. We talk about the difference between being influenced by the people around us and allowing Christ to be the s...

What does it really mean to know who you are? In a world that constantly tells us who we should be, how we should act, and what we need to do to become worthy, finding our true identity can be a difficult journey. In this episode of Firebrand, we sit down with featured guest Keyana Webb for an honest and vulnerable conversation about identity, people-pleasing, insecurity, and discovering who God says we are. Looking at Psalm 139:13–18, we explore the truth that our identity isn't something we h...

What does it really look like to follow Jesus in a world that constantly pulls us in the opposite direction? With social media, culture, trends, comparison, temptation, and the pressure to fit in, standing firm in our faith can feel challenging. We have an honest conversation about what it means to live for God while navigating a culture that often normalizes things that go against His Word. Looking at Romans 12:2, we explore what it means to not be conformed to the world, but to be transformed...

What do we do when God feels distant? There are seasons when prayer feels empty, worship doesn’t hit the same, and spending time with God feels more like a routine than a relationship. We sit down for an honest conversation about spiritual dryness and what it means when our feelings don’t line up with what we know to be true about God. Looking at Psalm 42, we explore the tension between feeling discouraged and choosing to put our hope in God. We talk about trusting God when He feels quiet, choo...

How well do we really know God? Our experiences, disappointments, church hurt, and the actions of others can shape the way we see Him—sometimes giving us a distorted view of who He really is. We sit down for an honest conversation about unlearning misconceptions about God and discovering His true character. Looking at Luke 15, we explore the lost sheep, lost coin, and prodigal son, and what these stories reveal about a God who pursues, loves, forgives, and welcomes us home. We talk about trusti...

In a world where we have more voices, distractions, and things to run to than ever before, it can be easy for Jesus to become our last resort instead of our first response. We sit down for an honest conversation about why so many people feel disconnected from faith and what it really means to seek Jesus—not just for what He can give us, but for who He is. Looking at John 6:66–69, we talk about what happens when following Jesus gets difficult, why we often run back to what is familiar when faith...

What does it mean to stay curious? How do you stay curious in a world where you have every answer on your phone or through ChatGPT? Kristel Acevedo is back for our FINAL episode of Season 2 and we are wrapping up this season with such a good conversation all about staying curious; being eternal learners and disciples of Jesus. Thank YOU for tuning in every week for the show! We will be back in 2025 with new episodes. Until then you can watch Season 1 and 2 again and make sure to follow us on s...

Now that we understand why we want to belong and what it looks like to be friends with God AND others … Let's take this topic deeper! Billy and Ashley are back with Kristel Acevedo to talk about people-pleasing and why that is NOT belonging. We all want to be accepted but pleasing people doesn’t lead to true, authentic belonging. And it will never leave us satisfied. They also talk about belonging in a digital world – why real relationships should be offline not just online. If you missed part...

Belong. We all want to feel like we BELONG. We were created to belong – with others and with God. What does that mean? Where do we fit? We are SO excited to have Kristel Acevedo on the show for a few episodes. She is kicking it off with Part ONE (that’s right, next week we will drop Part TWO!) of this conversation on belonging. Billy, Ashley, and Kristel talk about what it means to be friends with God, what real friendships look like, and why we’re created with the need to BELONG. Don’t miss t...

Last week’s conversation with Malachi + Monique Jones was SO good we decided to keep it going. So welcome to Part 2 – if you haven’t listened to Part 1, pause and do that first. Remember you are never alone in your fight to stand against the culture of the world. God is with you and will send you friends to stand with you.  Check out Malachi + Monique Jones platform, Led2You, where they share truth that is inspired by love and guided by faith. Together they’re using their voices for the King...

Have you ever felt like you were standing alone in the world? You are going against the grain of culture, standing up for the Kingdom of God but you feel completely alone. We are called to stand out in this world, not fit into it. It’s not always easy, but it is always worth it. Even if it means standing by yourself … but are you really alone? Never! God is always with you and He will always bring the right friends to stand with you. In this episode, Malachi + Monique Jones join the conversatio...

What IS faith? Too often faith gets watered down to just being about trust. But it is SO much more than that. It's what drives you to take action and make a difference in your life and the lives of others. When you truly embody your faith, you move beyond belief and into a space of purpose and impact. So, instead of just thinking about it, let your faith propel you into action and shape the world around you. Josue Sanchez is back in the studio for a conversation all about faith. We know this wi...

Are you stuck in looking at what is ahead for your life, that you forget about the here and now? It’s so easy to get caught up in the future and wanting to move into the next phase of your life, but staying present is key. Because God wants to partner with you and use YOU here and now. In this conversation, Billy and Ashley talk with Gary Garcia and Eliot Bland – legends in the Youth Ministry space – talk about legacy. When it comes to legacy, it is not just a buzzword – it is a call to action....

“You cannot be a disciple without being disciplined” If we are called to be Jesus' disciples then we need to practice self-discipline in everything we do. From our behavior to the way we talk, to the habits in our everyday life. Sometimes that is easier said than done! In today’s episode, Billy and Ashley sit down with Fiovay Pena, one of the students in their Youth Group to talk about how she has developed self-discipline and the importance of taking ownership of your faith. Be sure to follow...

Do you ever feel like you are not enough? Like you aren’t qualified for something or someone. Or maybe you struggle with feeling like you are too much sometimes? Like you're too loud or you have too strong of an opinion. The tension is a real place to be. Psalms 139:13-14 says "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." If God created every part of YOU wit...

Coming into a relationship with Jesus is more than simply inviting Him into your heart. It is an all encompassing surrender of your heart, mind, soul, and life. But in the BEST ways possible! Surrendering to Him means giving up control of your own desires and plans in order to advance His Kingdom. If we are honest, giving up that control isn’t always easy. Billy and Ashley are in the studio with SoCal Youth Director, Gary Garcia, to talk all about giving God control, how it gives US self-contro...

Have you watched Inside Out 2 yet?! It is such a good movie that displays the reality of anxiety and the emotions that come alongside it. If you struggle with anxiety or feelings like fear or worry, we hope this conversation will bring some hope and truth from the Word of God to encourage you along your journey. Billy, Ashley, Meghan, and Josue are back with Part TWO of this conversation around anxiety. If you have not watched Part ONE, go back and listen now! Be sure to follow us: Instagram: ...

Anxiety. Fear. Worry. They’re all normal feelings that every one of us has experienced before on some level. But how can we overcome them so they don’t overwhelm us? In part 1 of this conversation, Billy + Ashley sit down with Meghan + Josue Sanchez from Phoenix, Arizona to discuss all things anxiety – and Inside Out 2. Don’t miss this conversation! Be sure to follow us: Instagram: @thefirebrandshow TikTok: @thefirebrandshow Billy Spriggs: @billyspriggs Ashley Spriggs: @ashleynspriggs Meghan...

“Why is sexual purity so important?” “Why should I live sexually pure?” “Is sexual purity just about sex?” “How do I remain pure in this world?” “How do I overcome sexual temptation?” These are all BIG questions - but really good ones. And we know that no matter what age you are, these are questions you wrestle with. So let’s talk about it. Watch this episode as Billy + Ashley talk about sexual purity as they share their personal stories. Be sure to follow us: Instagram: @thefirebrandshow...

We live in a culture that tells us to stuff our emotions down + hide them away. But your emotions are God-given gifts. You are created in His image, so you are created with His emotions (yes, even emotions like anger). God created us with emotions and invites us to feel every one of them, as He did all throughout scripture. Curious about God’s emotions and how they relate to the emotions you are feeling right now? Listen in as we talk with Sammy Wagner about emotions, mental health, and more. ...