Things Above Podcast w/ Taylar Jaquae

Episode 48: To Hell and Back

In today’s episode, Taylar reflects on what it truly means to go “through hell and back” from a spiritual perspective. Drawing from the life of Jesus Christ, she takes a brief but powerful look at the suffering, rejection, and persecution He endured. Through His journey to the cross, we are reminded that pain is not the end of the story.
This episode highlights the ultimate victory of the cross—how love overcame hatred, how sacrifice conquered sin, and how death and hell were defeated through Christ’s resurrection. Taylar invites listeners to find hope, strength, and purpose in their own trials, knowing that even in the darkest moments, God is still working for redemption and victory.

Episode 47: Be Still and Know

In today’s episode, Taylar explores the powerful worlds we create with our words—how what we speak has the ability to shape not only our reality, but the atmosphere around us. She dives into the often-overlooked beauty of silence, reminding us that it is not a flaw to leave spaces unfilled or moments unspoken. In a culture that rushes to avoid awkward pauses, Taylar challenges listeners to embrace stillness instead of fearing it.
This episode gently unpacks the idea that silence is not empty—it is sacred. It is in those quiet, in-between moments that clarity can arise, peace can settle in, and God’s presence can be felt most deeply. Rather than forcing words where they don’t belong, Taylar encourages us to trust that there is purpose in restraint, and that not every silence needs to be broken.
Join this reflective conversation as we learn to become more intentional with our words, more comfortable with stillness, and more aware of the divine presence that exists not only in what is spoken—but also in what is left unsaid.

Episode 46: Hallways, Closed Doors, & Open Portals

In today’s episode, Taylar explores a powerful spiritual metaphor: the hallways of life. There are seasons when we find ourselves standing in a hallway—surrounded by doors, choices, opportunities, and decisions that shape our path. Some doors open easily, while others remain firmly shut.
But what happens when curiosity tempts us to open doors that were never meant for us?
Sometimes closed doors are not rejection—they are protection. Out of curiosity, impatience, or the desire to know what lies beyond, we may try to force our way through doors that God intentionally closed. What we often fail to realize is that some doors don’t simply lead to new rooms—they open portals into places, influences, and spiritual territories that God never intended for us to enter.
In this episode, Taylar discusses the importance of discernment in seasons of waiting, the spiritual significance of closed doors, and why curiosity can sometimes lead us into spaces that compromise our peace, purpose, and protection.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a hallway season—waiting, wondering, and wrestling with which door to choose—this conversation will challenge you to rethink what closed doors really mean and why trusting God’s direction is more important than satisfying curiosity.
Join Taylar as we explore how to recognize the difference between opportunities that align with God’s will and doors that are closed for a reason.

Episode 45: Nothing Wasted

In this episode, Taylar discusses how traumatic experiences, difficult seasons, and moments that feel like wasted time can actually serve a greater purpose in our lives. Many people view hardships as setbacks, but these challenges often become the very experiences that build resilience, wisdom, and personal growth.
Taylar explores how embracing the lessons within life’s struggles can help transform pain into purpose and setbacks into stepping-stones toward destiny. If you’ve ever wondered how to grow through trauma, overcome difficult life experiences, or find meaning in your challenges, this episode offers perspective and encouragement for your personal growth journey.

Episode 44: Make it Count!

In today’s episode, Taylar dives into what it truly means to “put your best foot forward” and live with intentionality. What does it look like to approach your goals, relationships, and daily responsibilities with purpose instead of pressure? Taylar explores how being intentional shifts not only our outcomes but also our mindset.
We’ll also unpack what many people experience when they finally “cross the mountain” — when the long climb of effort, discipline, and persistence leads to breakthrough. What changes internally when you see a process all the way through? How does finishing what you start reshape your confidence and character?
This episode highlights how different seasons and processes in life teach us discipline — and how discipline becomes the framework for future success. While it’s easy to feel unmotivated when starting or completing challenging projects, there is power in choosing consistency over convenience.
What happens when we decide to be intentional and give our very best effort, even when it’s hard? The results can be transformational. Sometimes, when preparation meets persistence, miracles take place.
Tune in for an encouraging and practical conversation about mindset, growth, discipline, and the life-changing impact of putting your best foot forward.

Episode 43: God's Plan

In this episode, Taylar dives into the powerful and often challenging topic of God’s Plan—what it truly means to trust it, even when it doesn’t align with our own. We all carry personal plans, timelines, and ideas shaped by our human understanding, convinced we know the best path forward. But when we surrender control and allow God to lead, we open ourselves to something far greater than our expectations. This conversation explores the peace, purpose, and trust that come from letting go, and how placing our lives in God’s hands leads not only to the best outcome, but to a renewed sense of hope and a promised future.

Episode 42: Living on the Edge

In today’s episode, Taylar dives into the tension of living on the edge—caught between God’s grace and protection and the dangerous cliff of unrepentant sin. She invites listeners into an honest and reflective conversation about heart posture, repentance, and the subtle ways we can drift from conviction into complacency. Through biblical insight and personal reflection, Taylar unpacks what true repentance really looks like, how ongoing, unconfessed sin impacts our relationship with God, and the difference between receiving God’s grace and abusing it. This episode challenges listeners to pause, examine their hearts, and consider where they are standing—anchored in grace that leads to transformation or edging toward a place God never intended them to remain.

Episode 41: The Dangers of Drifting

In today’s episode, Taylar explores the often-overlooked danger of drifting away from God. This drift rarely happens all at once; instead, it begins subtly, with small shifts in priorities, attitudes, and habits that may not immediately result in dramatic changes in lifestyle or behavior. Over time, however, these quiet compromises can leave us spiritually vulnerable and exposed to the attacks of the enemy of our souls.
Taylar unpacks how many of us are guilty of what she calls “the drift,” sometimes without even realizing it. Yet, even in our wandering, God remains faithful. He is our anchor—steady, loving, and unwilling to let us stray too far from His presence. While God holds us fast, Taylar reminds listeners that we also have a responsibility: to recognize the current pulling us away, to resist it, and to intentionally make our way back to a consistent, loving, and deeply rooted relationship with Him.
This episode is both a warning and an encouragement, pointing us back to the heart of the Gospel—that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, will leave the ninety-nine to go after the one who is lost. Whether you feel close to God or quietly drifting, this conversation invites you to return, be restored, and anchor yourself once again in His unfailing love.

Episode 40: The Hard Shift

In this episode, Taylar explores “The Hard Shift”—the sacred disruption that arrives when life calls us forward. It’s the moment when staying where we are begins to feel heavier than moving on, when the walls of a familiar season start to crack, not to harm us, but to remind us that growth requires change. We reflect on what happens when we linger too long in a season that has already served its purpose, and how discomfort often signals divine redirection. This conversation is an invitation to release what was, embrace what is unfolding, and trust the transformation taking place. Seasons may end, but faith endures. Only God remains constant, and it is His wisdom that steadies us, guiding our steps as we evolve, adapt, and walk boldly into the destiny prepared for us.

Episode 39: Striving with God

In today’s episode, Taylar opens up an honest and challenging conversation about what it feels like to live in sin—and the heavy weight of condemnation and guilt that often follows. When shame takes over, it can leave us feeling stuck, discouraged, and tempted to do nothing at all. But the answer is not giving up.
This episode reminds us that God never called us to be perfect—He calls us to endure. Taylar unpacks how condemnation is not from God, and how even in moments of weakness, we are invited to keep striving with Him rather than withdrawing in defeat.
Through biblical truth and practical encouragement, this episode explores what it means to train our minds and strengthen our spiritual bodies so we can run the race set before us. Endurance, resilience, and perseverance are essential, especially in seasons of spiritual warfare.
If you’ve ever felt trapped by guilt or unsure how to move forward with God after falling short, this episode will encourage you to rise, keep going, and trust God through it all.