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Try Jesus

Try Jesus

Written by: Activate Church
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Lead Pastors Isaac and Kari Maddox of Activate Church discuss hot topics and what it looks like to follow Jesus every day. The Try Jesus Podcast invites people to do one thing: try Jesus. Not religion, not rules, not perfection, just Jesus. Psalm 34:8 says "Taste and see that the Lord is good;" and that's the entire meaning behind Try Jesus.

Isaac and Kari have been married for 24 years and have 2 teenage boys, Jude and Trent. They planted Activate Church 12 years ago and their passion is to encounter Jesus and equip people.

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Episodes
  • "How to Talk to People / Church & Politics” with Isaac and Kari

    "How to Talk to People / Church & Politics” with Isaac and Kari
    Dec 17 2025

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    Honest conversation between husband and wife, Kari and Isaac. In this episode, they talk openly about what it takes to communicate with love, humility, and intention in marriage and in everyday life. This isn’t about having it all figured out, but about learning how to listen well, speak truth with grace, and grow together with Jesus at the center. A real, faith-filled conversation for anyone who wants healthier relationships and deeper connection.
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    33 mins
  • Soulmates, screens and saving your relationship.

    Soulmates, screens and saving your relationship.
    Dec 9 2025

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    In this episode of Try Jesus, Isaac and Kari open up about relationships in a modern world full of distractions. From soulmates to conflict resolution to the grip our phones have on our attention, we talk honestly about what helps couples stay connected — and what quietly pulls them apart. This is a conversation about choosing each other, fighting for unity, and inviting Jesus into the middle of it all.
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    45 mins
  • Devotional Life and the Local Church with Nathan Finochio

    Devotional Life and the Local Church with Nathan Finochio
    Nov 18 2025

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    In this episode, Pastor Isaac Maddox sits down with author, theologian and founder of TheosU, Nathan Finochio, for an honest and insightful conversation about the heart of the local church, the importance of sound theology and the daily rhythms that shape a strong devotional life.

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    51 mins
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