EP 9:Embracing Grace and Authenticity Pt. 1 (Ft.Norris Johnson II)
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Discover the transformative journeys of faith and the power of scripture. Join me, Megan Ashley, as I delve into a heart-to-heart with our special guest, Norris Johnson, an Instagram influencer with a radiant spiritual presence. Our episode captures a spontaneous Bible study session that blossomed during our first encounter, where we discuss how books like "The Awe of God" offer profound insights into growth and the human soul. Norris and I also share lighthearted moments debating our favorite soul food and Bible translations.
Norris brings to life his testimony of growing up surrounded by ministry and the prophetic, opening up about the highs and lows that have carved his path of devotion to Jesus. From early childhood connections to navigating the trials that test our faith, he uncovers the moments that have defined his spiritual journey. Our conversation strikes a chord as it reveals the raw realities of living a life in pursuit of purpose and the pivotal role of genuine faith in overcoming life's challenges.
As we conclude, the episode takes a look at the importance of authenticity and confronting our flaws in the light of divine grace. Join Norris and me as we navigate these deep spiritual themes, offering you a space to learn, reflect, and perhaps be inspired to embrace your own journey of faith with honesty and courage.
*Trigger warning: This episode contains conversations about drug abuse and suicide.*
Other topics you will hear:
-Scripture
-Authenticity
-Spiritual Walk
-Prophetic Gift
-Heart Posture
-Righteousness
-Spiritual Growth
-Self-Improvement
-Truth
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“God is exposing hearts, & he’s separating people based on heart posture” that’s was so good!
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🙌🏾 yes
Thank you so much for having me!!! Tune into part 2 yall!!!!
Soo good, many of us get shunned for being fully transparent with God, and in the kingdom.
🙌🏽 thank you for sharing your testimony!
Thank you and I thank god for keeping you and using you as his vessel to tell your story king🔥🔥 amazing
God bless you & your handsome little boy! I pray the Lord continue to bless you as you seek after him!
Thank you so much for sharing ❤
“My face doesn’t look like what I’ve been through but my shoes might!!” 😂🎉 I agree, that was indeed a good one😂🙌🏾✨
I saw a clip on Tik Tok and I literally ran to your channel to watch the whole thing. This was very freeing, to know that I don't have to be "ready" for God to start working and blessing my ministry. I've had several prophetic words spoken over me about having a ministry...a huge ministry for this generation. I'm always disqualifying myself because of xyz and that's a scary callingforme😂, but watching this today has reminded me that God doesn't care if you're "ready or not." If He's called you, He's snatching you up wherever you are! Thank you Norris for your transparency and vulnerability, we need more men and women like you! Thank you Megan for being your authentic self, you have a new subscriber 🎉
This episode literally delivered me from smoking weed everyday for 6 years straight, thank you for this Megan! Can’t wait to see the next episode!!
12 days later… how you doing?
@@latoyaamb3r it’s been going amazing, I literally lost the desire to smoke , I was putting so many things off & was subconsciously putting weed over those things. even when I’m going through crazy times, I normally smoke but since this video I’ve been able to spend more time with God and worship! So my harder days aren’t so hard bc I’m always in worship! 🫶🏽
6 months later ,how is it going ?
I know you are tired of seeing this but It would be cool if you had chinna anne mcclain!!!!
I second this!
No like seriously!
Yes, yes and yes!!!!
Yesss!!
Pwease 🥺
Megan, what you said about running towards to light was just so beautiful. When I first came to Christ, I confessed so much to people I did things they didn't even know I did & I didn't understand why but hearing that, made me well up with tears, because I think I just wasn't afraid of what could be exposed. I HAD to do that because I felt the weight of my sin and it didn't matter what was exposed because, by the grace of God, I was running towards God, I was running towards the light.
God doesn’t pull you out when you’re ready.. he makes you ready! So powerful!
I would love Megan to have Tabitha back on her show this time around it is going to be powerful. Your light shines brighter this time around.
Yea this!!!
This part!!! Even on KFS podcast you can tell that Tabitha saw the anointing on Megan already and was glued to her. That definitely would be a powerful episode!
Yessss
I actually would love to see this happen.
I’m only halfway thru but I had to pause to say how many times I scrolled passed this like I’ll listen to it another time but God told me listen to this. I am struggling with my vices and am praying diligently for God to make me anew. And I NEEDED TO HEAR AND WATCH THIS. Just grateful for your testimony because I needed it. I felt it and may God continue to bless and use you both.
Literally SAME! I tried to put off watching again tonight, but somehow I just couldn't. Crazy
God's got y'all..us❤
I really appreciate the content you are bringing to this space and the line of questioning that you’re bringing as an interviewer and I just wanted to leave a comment. I see you sis and I see your purpose. I commend you for standing in it and letting God use you. ❤ May the success of your endeavors exceed your wildest dreams. GOD bless you!
Love Meg with these braids, literally her signature look
“You’re bringing this up, I forgot about it” that really made me cry. This whole episode blessed me beyond measure. Thank you Megan for walking in Gods purpose…. It’s working ❤
Yall meed to Get “The Breaking of the Outer Man and the Release of the Spirit” by Watchman Nee
My sister and I have been reading it for months now. It’s really good and when I yall the way this book makes you check yourself shoot the first chapter will have questioning your true intentions on your journey with God. Its so insightful and real. I would definitely recommend it for a self development book club & bible study!!!!!
Thank you, Norris Johnson II for your transparency. So many people need to know that God is real and he forgives. Congratulations, you have a beautiful son...
Oh man I can relate. Literally had struggled for years since I was 6 with an addiction and I remember the devil had me coz It was always done in secret literally NO ONE knew and I remember when I truly got saved I still struggled and I remember one day God brought a lady I got close to who would pray with me and One day I told her I broke down and told her I’m tired and I’ve been free ever since
I love that you let people talk! So many other podcasters interrupt the guests and they never finish their thoughts and comments. This was, for lack of better words, filling.
I caught this episode on Spotify and it was really good! Especially the part about the conviction of smoking weed but still sharing the gospel. That was my struggle all last year. I knew God was telling me to stop but I simply didn't want to. I liked the feeling of being high and in my mind, it didn't effect my relationship with God because I was still "sharing the gospel" despite this vice that I had. I decided to officially stop in 2024. I haven't had a desire to smoke yet. I don't have any of my smoking materials with me at home so I couldn't smoke if I wanted to. Please be in prayer that he Holy Spirit continues to walk with me and help me when I am tempted to smoke again because this isn't my first time quitting. Thanks for sharing and your vulnerability!
Let’s acknowledge this “ I realize God kindness just pulls you out “.
I enjoyed every second of this pod. It’s amazing how so many things resonated with me. So raw, vulnerable and authentic. You’re doing the Lords work Meg. Appreciate you. Can’t wait for part 2 eek!
Your reach is crazy too coz I’m watching from South Africa 🇿🇦
Same here sis loving every minute, looking forward to P2 ❤️🇿🇦
51:10 “Those that run towards the light aren’t afraid of getting exposed.” Whheeeewww THAT IS A WORD!
We all fall short of his glory. Even your favorite preacher is a sinner just like you. The preacher at my church reminds us all the time to not rely on him for our salvation because he himself has struggles but to only rely on God to get us to heaven.
I’m so glad I found your podcast it has been of great spiritual help
Thank you for your new platform, going into this new year with your conversations ~ definitely is one of the best things I look forward to in my week
When God initiates you, he alerts everything around you!!!!!!!!!!!! Almost threw the damn remote!
54:20 Hello Megan Ashley, I found Norris Johnson II on we need to talk days ago and followed him here. I’m subscribing to your channel because ya’ll fed me this morning.
Thank you for your obedience and constant fight ❤
MEGAN DONT EVER STOP!
This was so good . I appreciate the RAW transparency from Norris in this episode. SO often I don't see a raw, open leadership within the body of Christ, but this is beautiful. This episode was a home run for me and I cannot wait to see part 2. Thank you both!
This episode was so good like always! So proud of both you and Norris! ❤ God is so good! I’m grateful
This episode was everything! Had my mouth wide open! God is exposing hearts this season!! The revelation you are bringing to this podcast will not go unnoticed! The people with a heart for God will come forth with truth! ❤️❤️🔥
Now why did that 54 mins feel like 20...patiently waiting for part 2
I love how as I am watching this podcast, her views are increasing. I love this for her 😍😍. She’ deserves this!
“My face don’t look like what I been through, but my shoes might” 😂 🤣lol
12 year smoker. 3 months clean. It wasn’t me, it was God ❤
Whewwww this was powerful!!!!! Megannnnnnnnnnnn girlllll, keep doing your thingggg you hear me. I can’t wait for part 2 💕
It is not biblically accurate that you are saying God said nothing to Saul on the road to Demascus . In Acts 9:4 : He said “ Saul Saul, why are you persecuting me?” I’m 5: Saul says, “Lord who are you”. He says,” Im Jesus who you are persecuting”.
What The Holy Spirit showed me from this was a few things. 1) He called him by name and immediately Saul acknowledged Jesus as Lord.
2.) is that Jesus didn’t ask why Saul was persecuting the Christians but Him … Jesus personally.
3.) what anyone does to us Is done to Jesus and He takes that personally. He is in us and He is there WITH us through all the hurt, pain, betrayal, mistakes, decisions, rebellion, anger, murder, etc. That He suffered with us. That we are never alone and He will speak for us to our enemies as long as we serve Him and be His hands and feet. That He loves us more than we can fathom because He intimately knows our pain and rebellion against Him yet He gave His son to pay a next we could not so He could be in us so, we would never be alone. So, we can cry out to Him. He loves us and He’s as close as a whisper. ❤
3)there is nothing that can disqualify you from Him loving you and using you. In 9:15 He calls Saul HIS INSTRUMENT to proclaim His Name to the gentiles and their kings.
4) that serving Him doesn’t come without suffering, verse 16. People knew who he was before so, His testimony was even stronger to them. and this man wrote much of the New Testament. ❤ The Father can use us despite our past to help those same people. ❤
“He does not wait until you get ready! “ he pulls you out….. you said it ❤
MEGGANNNN, pleassseeee get Kay Von D on the pod😭😭😭😭 I think it would be AMAZING
This was beautiful!!! The transparency of this conversation raised my eye brows so many times and God was like… yeah- I have been trying to tell you!
China Anne McClain !!
THIS WAS SOOOO GOOD!! There is so much confirmation in this pod my lamb! Open repentance!!
I loved this episode. It’s crazy how someone else’s testimony can really bless you!! Thank you
Girl imma need part NOW!!!! Such a good conversation!!! Norris’ story is relatable!
I kept seeing this and saying ill watch later, finally clicked on it and oh my, what an on time testimony. Oooh weee.
CHILE !!!! this was a whole word !!!!! Thank you Jesus its a heart posture
Out of all the comments I read, one person mentioned holiness. This is what y'all subjecting y'all spirit to? I couldn't watch it 😢 the Bible I read talks about holiness and living in the Spirit. The church is in trouble 😢. Y'all shepards preaching and can't even control their own flesh! There's an issue here. Without holiness no man will see God. Repent is to turn from sin!
The best thing you could have ever done was give God your yesssss!!!!! 💃🏾🎉🕊️🙏🏾 awesome episode!!! Ready for part 2, 3 & 4 🤭
“In order to get something you’ve never had, you have to be willing to do something you’ve never done.”
God has said that to me before as well…years ago. Whew!
Rick Owens are really nice and quite catchy but when I heard that man goes to chill in a graveyard for creativity purposes.....I said IN THA NAME OF JESUS and deleted those things off my list with expedite
Having nothing to loose or nothing to hide is a blessing in that !
Watchman Nee. Oh! He a real Christian. Honay! AW Tozer. Leonard Raven Hill. Andrew Murray. Vance Havner.
Can’t even deal with how powerful and wonderful this conversation was. 🔥🔥 God is separating the wheat from the weeds FOR SURE. Matthew 13. We’re witnessing a changing of THE GUARD. Seat changes are in session. And I praise God for it. We don’t have to do ANYTHING but love Him our best. He will sit down who He will sit down and stand up who He’ll stand up.
Yes Lord!
If you’re a KJV lover the CJB is amazing… you get the kings language mixed with Hebrew.
This episode is such a blessing! Continue to let God use you both.. I love how so many of us young people are seeking such an intimate relationship with God! I can’t wait for part 2!
The one thing God is going to do is expose you to yourself for sure.
I completely understand grace and being called.. but we are going to be held accountable for our sins. Preaching God’s word and not living it out, you need to sit down
I’m so grateful you continued this journey, grateful For the wisdom that comes from these episodes
Whew, Megan and Pastor Norris. This was so good. God is exposing hearts. God is outsourcing because the church is not really!
Cannot WAIT for Part 2!!!! Ended SO good ❤
This is so good.
Outside of Meg’s constant “uhmm Humms” Fantastic pod!
Thought it was just me!
No episode 5 and 6 when Santoria kept saying “yeah” it was driving me nuts 😂😂😂 and so was “mhmms” on here as well.
This conversation was NEEDED! I am looking forward to part II
This was so good to listen and watch. The fact he was honest about how he was living two different lives while ministering is powerful. God is good. Great episode 👏👏🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🙌
Wow! This episode was sooooo good I didn’t want it to end lol…. Ready for part 2 🙌🏾 Megan you are so gifted 🥺🫶🏽 keep going!!! ❤️❤️
God's kindness just pulls you out,he does not wait till you get ready,he pulls you Out and Makes you Ready 👏👏👏
That part! Fulfilling your ministry, but still being bound by substances, is relatable!
Love what your doing!
He is not lying! My man of God said the same thing in terms of exposing the people of God who are not seeking him and protecting His people. I just cannot wait to see God "combat" the sayings people will say. People love to say "See, I knew there was no point in serving God...look at all these fakes!" God is doing a new thing!
I’m not even 5 minutes in and this has blessed me. Thank You for the work that you’re doing and allowing God to work in you to bless others 🤍
I NEEDED THIS 😭this testimony has saved me today. Thanks you Megan for bringing this testimony to light.
People are done with sermons; we need testimony and examples. Glory to God for both of your lives.
I NEEDED THIS. I literally asked God to show me that his forgiveness is enough.
Transparency is cool. Holiness is better…and condemnation is none to the followers of Christ ❤️
test the spirit by the spirit guys 🤗
Yes, mamn. I tried to watch this the other day, and couldn't. But I wanted to go to the comments to see if anyone else could discern what I did, and so far you the only one ❤
I commented something similar and my post was removed. smh
Maybe you have managed to achieve 'holiness' and that is amazing for you....and maybe this message was for people who are still battling sin and running away from God.....he is not condoning sin.....not every word is for everyone ...maybe it's not a matter of discernment...maybe this message no longer applies to your situation or maybe you don't need it......
Ooohhhh! Not only do we beat ourselves up, we beat others up! Thanks for His messages /His Word to remind me! Checking my Heart Posture!
🤲🏿 The clarity in this podcast, God is definitely outsourcing cause I'm definitely seeking. ❤
“God will make you move first, and then start stripping!”
Yea I’M DONE🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
The book is The Release of the Spirit
This episode was captivating! It really had me thinking!
WOW! Im speechless 😮 this was fire 🔥 it flew by! These two are a powerful duo. You can feel God moving through the screen, here 😂❤ cant wait for part 2!!!
I love NLT!
I am gonna check it out!
Whew! This blessed me tremendously! 🤍🙌🏽 so much wisdom in this conversation. Excited for part 2!
Megan !!! This interview is so good. I can't wait until next week.
This is amazing! God is so good! He’s talks to us in so many ways 🥺🥺 Megan!! Thank you for this I love you ❤️ you’ve helping me , may GOD continue to bless & use you 🙏🏾🫶🏾
“God’s kindness pulls you out, and He does not wait until you’re ready. He pulls you out and makes you ready!”
That is my testimony🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Last month I’m in a relationship…shackin up…the whole 9. One day while in my bedroom…ever so gently God says to me with such loving kindness “You know this is not how I desire for you to live.”
I said Yes to Him at that moment. And though I’ve said yes to Him so many times before…this time was different! All the past yes’s…my heart was far from Him. He was Savior but not Lord. This yes…I surrendered ALL! All I can say is now I truly know what it means to be born again🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾I had a conversion experience with the Lord…never to be the same! He truly makes ALL THINGS NEW! To God be the Glory!!!!!!!!!!!
To those who are in a similar situation like I was in….be obedient and leave the outcome to God! Watch Him MOVE!!!!!!!!!!!
“When God initiates you, He starts alerting things around you. And things have to start moving. He forces splits. He forces separations.”
This tew much Lord🙌🏾🙌🏾I promise he’s telling my story!!!!
This was the best episode so far. People truly do not understand God can use you even when you are sinning. The work you do for God will eventually strip you of your bad habits.
Watchman Nee: “The Breaking of the Outer Man and the Release of the Spirit, Let us Pray”
Keeeeeppp Going Meg!!!!! We love you !
Lowkey meg what size shoe you wear? cause if you not gone wear the dunks 😭
😭😭😭
God knew what he was doing putting both of you in the room together
This was so good! What an amazing testimony. Thank you Megan, Thank you Norris for sharing. I'll be tuning into part two. ♥
God is so so good ❤🙏🏾
by far my fav video. I love this version of the podcast, i love the guest, i love the energy. i love the word that was shared in this video, thank you ! So real and so good!
This is life changing. I’m struggling with the same thing. Almost clicked out until he started telling the story. This was for me today. glory to God 🩷
Ok Hello Fresh Sponsorship!!!! Work boo!
This is what we all need! Truth offers reliability which will bring more people to Christ. Performance ministry does not break chains Foreal
*relatability
" get up and tell the church everything you've been doing?" BRUH!!!!
What’s crazy is that I just got done reading 1&2 SAMUEL and then he talks about it on this episode and I am like is this a coincidence or is it GOD. My conclusion is that it is GOD. GOD IS REAL!
Thank you Norris, this was beautiful
I think he was talking about Lanvins. They have big fat laces that are like stacked on top of each other & they’re ugly 🤣🤣
The quality of your videos is out of this world 😭
It’s so awesome to see a home town friend! Such an amazing episode!