Things Above Podcast w/ Taylar Jaquae

Episode 52: Called by Name - Known by God

In today’s episode, Taylar explores what it means to carry names, labels, and narratives that were never meant to define us. Many times in life, without true soul-searching and reflection, we begin to accept false identities shaped by pain, rejection, trauma, mistakes, other people’s opinions, and the experiences we have endured. Over time, those false narratives can become so familiar that we mistake them for the truth of who we are.
This episode challenges listeners to examine the names they have silently agreed with and the stories they continue to tell themselves. Are you identifying more with your wounds, your past, your failures, or the seasons you have survived than with who God says you are?
Taylar redirects the focus back to the One whose opinion truly matters — God. While the world may try to define people by their sins, struggles, shortcomings, or circumstances, God calls His children by name. He does not identify us by the places we have been, the darkness we have walked through, or the mistakes we have made. Instead, He calls us according to purpose, identity, and truth.
This conversation is an invitation to break free from false labels, confront distorted narratives, and rediscover the identity God has spoken over your life from the very beginning.

Episode 51: When It All Goes Dark: Trusting God When You Can't See the Way Forward

In this episode of Things Above Podcast, Taylar dives into the uncomfortable yet transformative experience of walking through seasons of complete darkness and uncertainty. What happens when the lights go out, familiar surroundings disappear, and you can no longer rely on what you see to guide you? Taylar explores the spiritual reality of being stripped of distractions and placed in a space where all that remains is silence, vulnerability, and the presence of God.
Through honest reflection and faith-based insight, she describes what it feels like to navigate moments where answers seem absent, direction feels unclear, and fear attempts to take control. Yet within the silence, there is also an invitation — an opportunity to become sensitive to the voice of God in a deeper way. Taylar challenges listeners to move beyond dependence on visible signs and natural understanding and instead learn how to listen for divine instruction in the midst of darkness.
This episode encourages listeners to trust God even when they cannot trace Him, to embrace stillness instead of running from it, and to recognize that darkness is not always a place of abandonment, but often a place of preparation, transformation, and revelation. If you have ever found yourself in a season of uncertainty, isolation, confusion, or spiritual silence, this conversation serves as a reminder that God can speak clearly even in the dark — leading us step by step out of fear and into His marvelous light.

Episode 50: Spirit vs Flesh: How to Overcome the Flesh and Walk in the Spirit

In this episode, Taylar dives into the ongoing tension between the spirit and the flesh, unpacking how indulging in our fleshly desires can gradually lead to deception and a numbing of our awareness to what is truly happening around us. She explores how the flesh often presents a distorted version of reality—one driven by emotion, impulse, and temporary satisfaction—ultimately pulling us away from truth and clarity.
Taylar also highlights the role of wisdom as it works hand in hand with the Holy Spirit, guiding our decisions with discernment and revealing the full picture rather than a partial or misleading perspective. Through this conversation, listeners are encouraged to become more mindful of what they are feeding—spirit or flesh—and how that choice shapes their perception, responses, and overall walk in faith.

Episode 49: Empty Your Cup

In today’s episode, Taylar takes a deeper look into the subtle yet powerful habit of making assumptions. Often rooted in emotion and incomplete understanding, assumptions can blind us from truth and shape how we perceive others, ourselves, and even God. This conversation highlights how quickly we can act on feelings rather than faith, leading to false conclusions and unnecessary fear. Taylar also addresses the danger of placing expectations on God—assuming how He should act, or viewing Him through a lens of anger or limitation. This episode invites listeners to surrender those preconceived notions, embrace clarity, and trust in the fullness of who God truly is.

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.