Do you ever feel like you weren’t picked? Like you’re standing on the sidelines—waiting to be chosen, seen, or loved?

In this heartfelt episode of Loved, Period., Alex sits down with one of her best friends and absolute spiritual powerhouse Gabriell Medina to explore John 15—one of the most personal and profound chapters in the New Testament. Together, they dive deep into what it means when Jesus says:

“I no longer call you servants… I have called you friends.”

This isn't just scripture—it's a life-altering invitation to divine friendship, belonging, and being chosen first by the Savior of the world.

✨ Whether you're a college student feeling unseen, a single parent carrying too much, or someone just trying to figure out if you matter—this episode is for you.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

💛 Why John 15 is always a story—one that reveals Christ’s love in surprising ways

🤝 What it means to be Jesus’s friend (not just his follower)

📖 The original Greek word for “friend” and why it changes everything

🎯 How to move from “please choose me” to “I’ve already been chosen”

🧠 Why emotional safety, chosen-ness, and friendship with God are deeply intertwined

🚗 Gabriell’s unforgettable analogy of Jesus’s atonement as a fully-paid-for dream car

🏀 How gym class, job interviews, and dating all teach us the wrong things about being “chosen”—and how Jesus rewrites the narrative

😂 Jesus as the funniest, safest, most joy-filled friend you’ll ever have

Challenge of the Week 💌Choose someone—really see them. Learn their story. Then do one thing this week to help them feel chosen, known, and loved. (Bonus: you just might feel chosen too 💫)

Favorite Quotes:

🗣️ “Jesus will never fire you. You’re not replaceable. You are not an employee in the kingdom—you’re a friend.”

🗣️ “He bought the car knowing it was going to get jacked up. He just wants you to take it out and send Him postcards.”

🗣️ “Jesus chose you first. Not because you earned it—but because He already knew you.”

Share the Love ❤️Send this episode to someone who needs to be reminded that they are chosen, period. Not someday. Not after they’re perfect. But right now. Just as they are. And please give us a review… we want as many people as possible to find us and experience the love of Jesus!

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🥖 THE LOAVES & FISHES MIRACLE: ALICE'S FAVORITE STORY

• Alice shares why the feeding of the 5,000 resonates so deeply with her

• Jesus's simple but profound question: "What do you have?"

• The miracle wasn't just about multiplying food—it was about showing God's approach to abundance!

• Fun fact: The "5,000" count was just the men—women and children were there too!

• Modern equivalent? Jesus fed a football stadium with a Lunchable! 🤯

💫 ABUNDANCE VS. SCARCITY MINDSET

• "Scarcity is a human thing. Abundance is what's real and true."

• The first miracle might have been that a hungry kid was willing to share his food!

• We don't need to wait until we have "more" to offer what we have

• Alice's insight: "Gratitude makes what you have enough"

• Stop asking "Is it enough?" and start asking "What do I have?"

🌊 POWERFUL METAPHORS FOR UNDERSTANDING OUR ROLE

• We're like cells in a holy body—small but essential

• We're puzzle pieces—never "enough" until we're missing!

• Like a vase that holds water but doesn't drink it

• The abundance is already within us and around us—we just need to train ourselves to see it

🙏 PRACTICAL WISDOM FOR DAILY LIFE

• "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can." —John Wesley

• Our stories connect across generations in ways we may never see

• Jesus will never ask "Why didn't you give me more?" but might ask "Why didn't you receive what I gave you?"

• Even taking time for prayer when you feel you have no time leads to more abundance

💕 THE BOTTOM LINE Jesus is pouring abundance into your life and saying, "Try and stop me!"

Follow the podcast for more conversations about how Jesus came to help you know you're loved—not to judge you but to save you! No need to waste time trying to be "good enough" for Jesus. He's already made everything good enough.

REMEMBER: YOU ARE LOVED. PERIOD.

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Artist: Benjamin Tissot

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In this heartfelt, spirit-filled episode of Loved, Period., we dive into how the resurrection of Jesus Christ transforms our understanding of who we are, what it means to truly live, and how we experience joy—even in our darkest moments. If you’ve ever wrestled with your identity or wondered where God is in your struggle, this conversation is a breath of eternal hope.

From the symbolic power of baptism to the breathtaking promise of seeing our loved ones again, you’ll walk away with renewed strength to face life with faith, obedience, and light. Plus, we explore an ancient Hebrew tradition that makes one folded napkin in the tomb mean everything: He’s coming back.

💬 What You’ll Hear:

• 🕊️ What it really means to “hearken” — not just hearing God’s voice, but obeying it with trust and action

• ✝️ How the resurrection invites us into daily transformation, not just a distant miracle

• 💡 Why God’s commandments are actually freedom in disguise

• 🧠 The connection between obedience and having an enlightened mind (yes, even in college exams!)

• 🫀How Jesus resurrects not just bodies, but relationships, hopes, dreams, and parts of ourselves we thought were dead

• 💌 The moment Mary turned and everything changed—and how we can turn, too, even from the same spot we’re in

• 🍽️ The folded napkin in the empty tomb and what it whispers to every soul waiting for redemption: I’m not done. I’m coming back.

🔥 Favorite Quotes:

“You are His. He paid the price for you—specifically.”
“Hearken doesn’t just mean to listen. It means to obey—and in obedience, there is power.”
“Baptism is Jesus saying, ‘Let me cover every part of you with my grace. Don’t leave a single piece out.’”
“Sometimes, we experience little resurrections on earth just by knowing Him.”
“The pursuit of joy is the pursuit of a relationship—with Jesus.”
“The folded napkin meant: I’m coming back.”

💛 Why It Matters:

This episode is a love letter to anyone who’s ever felt unseen, forgotten, or unsure of who they really are. It's a reminder that Jesus knows your name, that His grace is personal, total, and transformative—and that resurrection isn’t just about rising someday… it’s about coming alive today.

You are seen. You are known. You are loved. Period.
Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe, share with someone who needs a little resurrection hope today, and remember… He’s not done. He’s coming back. 🌅

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Artist: Benjamin Tissot

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