In this third episode with Spencer Robinette, Raz and Jamie explore what it means to be a minister with Jesus—not just inside the walls of a church, but out in the world where most people live and work. Ministry isn’t just for vocational pastors—it’s for every follower of Jesus, wherever they are.

Rooted in Ephesians 4:11–12
, the conversation highlights God’s design for church leaders to equip the saints for the work of ministry. That means pastors aren’t called to do all the ministry for people, but to train and release God’s people to live as ministers in their workplaces, families, and communities.

Spencer shares stories from his time as a barista—where his pastor’s heart came alive behind a coffee bar—and how he continues to live out his ministry calling now as a sales rep at Windows Plus
.

He shares 3 core values for doing marketplace ministry:

• Work as Worship – Everything we do is an offering to God.
• Work as Service – Serving people matters more than closing a deal.
• Work with Integrity – Honoring people with honesty, not manipulation.

The guys also talk about how to practically bring Jesus into your everyday work life—like praying before meetings, listening for the Spirit’s guidance, and remembering what Jesus said: “My Father is always at work
.” That means your work matters, and you never do it alone. In fact, the Father has already prepared good works for you to walk in today (Ephesians 2:10
). He’s intentional, and He invites you to partner with Him—right where you are.

Resources Mentioned:

Dangerous and Beautiful by Revivaltown Music (Spencer Robinette)

• Amazon Music
• Spotify
• iTunes / Apple Music

Rooted Discipleship Classes (including "Faith at Work")

Windows Plus Cincinnati

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In this powerful follow-up conversation, Raz and Jamie sit down again with Spencer Robinette to go deeper into his journey in ministry and grief. Spencer shares about serving in full-time vocational ministry—leading youth and worship, planting a church, and eventually merging that young plant with his dad’s older, more traditional congregation. He describes the joy and privilege of serving in ministry alongside his father… and the heartbreak of losing him just a few years later.

Spencer opens up about what he learned—and what he regrets—during the grieving process. Feeling responsible for the congregation’s healing, he neglected his own grief. That is, until a raw and powerful encounter with Jesus in his car on one of his darkest, angriest days. Jesus simply said, “Let it out.” What followed was 30 minutes of honest lament—anger, pain, questions—and the healing presence of Jesus who responded, “I hear you. I love you.”

This episode is a tender and courageous look at grief, lament, and the God who meets us in both. Spencer encourages listeners not to stuff their pain and pretend everything is okay, but to bring it honestly to Jesus—who welcomes our cries and begins the work of healing.

Resources Mentioned

Dangerous and Beautiful by Revivaltown Music (Spencer Robinette)
Available on:

• Amazon Music
• Spotify
• iTunes / Apple Music
  
  

A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis
Available on Amazon

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• Their church: Mariemont Church (Cincinnati, OH)
• Jamie’s website & writing: www.jamiemoore.org
• Jamie’s book, Friendship with God: Available on Amazon

In this episode, Jamie and Raz talk about the difference between reading the Bible academically versus relationally. Too often we treat Scripture as information to master, rather than an invitation to engage with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

They share four practical ways to begin reading the Bible relationally:
Prayer — Talk with God as you read. Picture Jesus with you and engage Him in conversation about the Scriptures.
Story — See the Bible as your family story. God is Father, we’ve been grafted into His people Israel, and we get to learn how our royal family lives and loves.
Theology — Study God Himself as a person—what He loves, hates, desires, and plans. Reading the Bible this way helps us know His heart and encounter Him.
Obedience — Be doers of the Word. Obeying what we learn is deeply relational because we do it, partnering with Jesus and the Spirit.

Finally, Jamie and Raz invite listeners to join the upcoming church-wide Bible reading journey starting soon.

👉 Click here to join the YOUR STORY group journey!

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Email Raz & Jamie: razwithhim@gmail.com
Their church: Mariemont Church (Cincinnati, OH)
Jamie’s website & writing: www.jamiemoore.org
Jamie’s book, Friendship with God
Available on Amazon