Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, Jonathan shares about the “What” and the “Why” of the Cageless Birds’ heart for discipleship. This message is beautifully full of personal stories, scriptural insight, practical keys and spiritual practices for walking with (and staying with) Jesus for the long haul. It can be hard to describe what Jesus does on our campus during the schools and retreats that we host, but our prayer is that as you listen you’ll catch our passion for what God is doing. We truly believe that discipleship can change the world!This message was originally recorded in 2025 at Studio Church in Greenville, SCThe mission of the Cageless Birds is to respond to the commission of Jesus and make disciples of all nations. As a ministry, we fulfill this by running discipleship programs and retreats focused on spiritual formation, by leading worship and writing songs for people to encounter the heart of God and remember who they truly are, and by creating resources to build up the body of Christ. If you are interested in learning more about the Cageless Birds, please go to https://cagelessbirds.comIf you’d like to be a part of what the Lord is doing through our ministry, go to https://www.cagelessbirds.com/donateConnect with Cageless Birds :Shop to support the Cageless Birds | https://shop.cagelessbirds.comFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/cagelessbirds/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/cagelessbirds/

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In this episode, Jonathan Helser and Jason Vallotton discuss overcoming anxiety with vulnerability. Jonathan shares about the breakthroughs he has found over the last 10 years learning to own where his heart really is, the gift of his tears and the power of in living in the paradox that in showing our weakness there is strength.
Jason Vallotton is a pastor and counselor in Redding, CA. He is a longtime friend of Jonathan and Melissa who has substantially contributed to the 18 Inch Journey discipleship school and to the Cageless Birds community. 
Visit https://www.braveco.org for all of Jason's resources!
Listen to the BraveCo Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BraveCo/featured Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/braveco-podcast/id1572203259 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bj3alprsYm2RCMQBUcSA3?si=QO4bhHxETNSA6XkTD9dUrA
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If you are interested in learning more about the Cageless Birds, please go to https://cagelessbirds.com 
We have also created resources for discipleship and tools for stewarding your life with the Lord at https://engagingcultivate.com 
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Watch the official live video for Cathedral (Extended): https://youtu.be/eaV9BgMS_ho
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In this podcast, Jonathan & Melissa share about the process of becoming the songs we are singing from the journey of writing their new song “Cathedral.” This is a conversation about the discipleship that takes places in songwriting and in giving your heart to cultivate a life of worship.

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If you’d like to be a part of what the Lord is doing through our ministry, go to https://www.cagelessbirds.com/donate
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Jonathan and Melissa sit down for a conversation about the importance of building strong foundations with Jesus in order to withstand the inevitable storms of life. They each share personal stories from their lives as well as keys, practices, and questions that have helped them stay with God when life is hard. Whether your foundations are new, worn down, or cracked and broken, we hope this conversation inspires you to let the Master Builder come and do what only He can do: Secure, strengthen, and heal the support system of your life.This episode was inspired by the latest book release from the Cageless Birds: FOUNDATIONS 01. Foundations exists to help you establish a friendship with God strong enough to build your life on, whether you are in the beginning stages of your walk with the Lord, or you are needing to look back before moving forward. You can get a copy of the book at https://shop.cagelessbirds.com/products/foundations-01Learn more about the Cageless Birds at https://www.cagelessbirds.comLearn more about the 18 Inch Journey at https://www.18inchjourney.comIf you’d like to be a part of what the Lord is doing through our ministry, go to https://www.cagelessbirds.com/donateConnect with Cageless Birds:Shop to support the Cageless Birds | https://shop.cagelessbirds.com
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In this episode, Jonathan & Melissa Helser and Chris Miller un-pack some of the stories behind our new Christmas album, Sing Winter. While the conversation revolves around this album, the heart of what they share is so much deeper than simply song stories. The purpose of this record is to embrace every part of the holidays and the winter season; the joy and the sadness, the pain and the relief. Jonathan & Melissa share beautiful stories from their lives and open up places where they have been meet by Emmanuel, God With Us.

Through the laughter and the tears in this episode, we hope you find a deeper meaning behind Sing Winter, as well as the inspiration to live the season you are in to the fullest, letting God meet you in every moment.

It is in embracing every part of life that we know we are truly alive. Our prayer is that your winter season will sing, and that you will feel enveloped in the hope that Jesus brings. May you cherish moments that become sacred memories, and may you feel deeply met as you unapologetically honor the reverence, sorrow, and joy of life. Merry Christmas from the Cageless Birds 🕊️

Listen to Sing Winter Here: https://lnk.to/SingWinter
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