Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus

Gemstone Studios KC

Tethered is a podcast dedicated to helping followers of Jesus to stay tethered (that is, connected) to Him daily. This podcast was designed for followers of Jesus to learn how to stay tethered to Jesus through a deeper understanding of Him in various areas of life in order to enjoy Him and glorify Him forever!

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Episodes

Just Abide 2.0 - Enjoying Jesus Not Just to Live on Mission! (Conversation with Sue Ehrhart)
Jan 4 2024
Just Abide 2.0 - Enjoying Jesus Not Just to Live on Mission! (Conversation with Sue Ehrhart)
This episode features an interview with Sue Ehrhart! Joey chats with Sue about the importance of abiding in Christ for the sake of enjoying Him, not just to live on mission. Sue has a deep love and zeal for Jesus. She discussed with Joey why abiding in Jesus is important not solely for fueling yourself to live on mission, but to enjoy God and worship Him moment by moment in your spiritual journey. This episode is for anyone who wants to grow in their understanding of abiding in Christ day-by-day, moment-by-moment.Here are the resources that Sue shared on the episode from ministries that offer extensive resources (many are free) on cultivating a deeper walk with the Lord:Deeper Walk International On the Trail PodcastThrive TodayLife Model WorksAlive & Well- offers community groups to practice the Immanuel Lifestyle.Episode cover photo by Sven Wilhelm on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Support the show"Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" is a Gemstone Studios KC production. Hosted by Joey Moralez. This independent podcast is not associated with his work with Cru or his local church.Please follow Tethered on Instagram!Questions or ideas for the podcast? Please email tethered.podcast@hotmail.comPodcast cover photo and logo designed by Shayna Heathman. This episode's intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to the episode's topic produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Music used with permission. Music distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652
Ripe for Harvest 3.0 - College Lecturers on Mission! (Conversation with Mike Turner)
Dec 21 2023
Ripe for Harvest 3.0 - College Lecturers on Mission! (Conversation with Mike Turner)
This episode features an interview with Mike Turner! Mike is a college lecturer at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Joey chats with Mike about what he does as a college lecturer, how he became a college lecturer, how he came to faith in Jesus, and how he uses his occupation to share the Gospel with the university's faculty and students. Joey speaks to him about how he stays tethered to Jesus and how it fuels him to share his faith with his colleagues and students. This episode is for anyone, especially if you are an aspiring teacher in the college environment, and how you can live on mission to share the Gospel, and how to minister to students and faculty at your college/university.Episode cover photo by Dom Fou on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Support the show"Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" is a Gemstone Studios KC production. Hosted by Joey Moralez. This independent podcast is not associated with his work with Cru or his local church.Please follow Tethered on Instagram!Questions or ideas for the podcast? Please email tethered.podcast@hotmail.comPodcast cover photo and logo designed by Shayna Heathman. This episode's intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to the episode's topic produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Music used with permission. Music distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652
Open Hands - College-Aged People on Mission! (Conversation with Avery Parsons & Brooklyn Gonzalez)
Dec 7 2023
Open Hands - College-Aged People on Mission! (Conversation with Avery Parsons & Brooklyn Gonzalez)
This episode features an interview with Avery Parsons and Brooklyn Gonzalez! Joey chats with both Avery and Brooklyn about a short-term mission trip they took in the summer of 2023 to Cambodia, a country in Southeast Asia. They share about their experiences, what their expectations were for the trip, how the trip changed their life, and how staying tethered to Jesus prepared them for this trip. They also share how this trip will help them continue to stay tethered to Jesus in order to continue living on mission at home. This episode is for anyone, especially college students, who desires to go on overseas mission trips. This episode will give you insight into what short-term overseas mission trips may look like for you!College students: If you are interested in going on an overseas mission trip, please speak to your local church first if they have any opportunities! Alternatively, here are agencies that send students on overseas mission trips that Joey spoke about:-OneLink International-Pioneers-Cru-The Navigators-E3 PartnersEpisode cover photo by Paul Szewczyk on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Support the show"Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" is a Gemstone Studios KC production. Hosted by Joey Moralez. This independent podcast is not associated with his work with Cru or his local church.Please follow Tethered on Instagram!Questions or ideas for the podcast? Please email tethered.podcast@hotmail.comPodcast cover photo and logo designed by Shayna Heathman. This episode's intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to the episode's topic produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Music used with permission. Music distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652
Saved From Fire - First Responders on Mission! (Conversation with Josh Rife)
Nov 23 2023
Saved From Fire - First Responders on Mission! (Conversation with Josh Rife)
This episode features an interview with Josh Rife! Josh is a first responder for a fire department in the Greater Kansas City area. Joey chats with him about what he does as a first responder (specifically as a firefighter), how he became a firefighter, how he came to faith in Jesus, and how he uses his occupation to share the Gospel with people in his workplace. Joey speaks to him about how he stays tethered to Jesus and how it fuels him to share his faith with other firefighters and people in general. This episode is for anyone, especially if you are an aspiring first responder (that is, firefighter, EMT, or police officer), and how you can live on mission to share the Gospel, and how to minister to first responders and others in your community.Episode cover photo by Tobias Rehbein on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Support the show"Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" is a Gemstone Studios KC production. Hosted by Joey Moralez. This independent podcast is not associated with his work with Cru or his local church.Please follow Tethered on Instagram!Questions or ideas for the podcast? Please email tethered.podcast@hotmail.comPodcast cover photo and logo designed by Shayna Heathman. This episode's intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to the episode's topic produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Music used with permission. Music distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652
Get Away - Summer Break on Mission! (Conversation about a Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic)
Nov 9 2023
Get Away - Summer Break on Mission! (Conversation about a Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic)
This episode features conversations with teenagers who spent their summer break traveling to the Dominican Republic to engage Dominican people with the Gospel on a summer mission trip. Joey chats with 9 teenagers, who shall remain anonymous, about their experiences on this mission trip. Joey also chatted with his friend, Isaac, who was a college-aged volunteer on this trip.  Joey also discussed his personal experience on this trip. All interviewees and Joey discussed how this mission trip will help them stay tethered to Jesus after taking this trip. This episode is for anyone who wants to learn about the importance of mission trips and how staying tethered to Jesus helps you gain a vision of taking the Gospel to all people, starting from home to the nations. Episode cover photo by Richard Cordones on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Support the show"Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" is a Gemstone Studios KC production. Hosted by Joey Moralez. This independent podcast is not associated with his work with Cru or his local church.Please follow Tethered on Instagram!Questions or ideas for the podcast? Please email tethered.podcast@hotmail.comPodcast cover photo and logo designed by Shayna Heathman. This episode's intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to the episode's topic produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Music used with permission. Music distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652
Cup Overflow - Entrepreneurs on Mission! (Conversation with Christian Lynch)
Oct 26 2023
Cup Overflow - Entrepreneurs on Mission! (Conversation with Christian Lynch)
This episode features an interview with Christian Lynch! Christian is the owner of a coffee cart business called Phase 2 Coffee in the Greater Kansas City area. Joey chats with him about his story about how he came to faith in Jesus, his journey to starting Phase 2 Coffee, how he operates Phase 2 Coffee, and how he uses his business to share the Gospel with people that he encounters while doing business and other places. Joey speaks to him about how he stays tethered to Jesus and how it fuels him to share his faith with his clients and others. This episode is for anyone, especially if you are an aspiring entrepreneur, and how you can live on mission to share the Gospel, and how to minister to your clients and employees, if you are an entrepreneur, and make an impact in your community.**Disclaimer: This episode contains sensitive content that may not be suitable for children. Listener discretion is advised**Episode cover photo by Andreas Behr on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Support the show"Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" is a Gemstone Studios KC production. Hosted by Joey Moralez. This independent podcast is not associated with his work with Cru or his local church.Please follow Tethered on Instagram!Questions or ideas for the podcast? Please email tethered.podcast@hotmail.comPodcast cover photo and logo designed by Shayna Heathman. This episode's intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to the episode's topic produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Music used with permission. Music distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652
Code Fulfilled - Computer Programmers on Mission! (Conversation with Paul Charles)
Sep 28 2023
Code Fulfilled - Computer Programmers on Mission! (Conversation with Paul Charles)
This episode features an interview with Paul Charles! Paul is a lead computer programmer for a home care company in the Dallas-Fort Worth, area in Texas. Joey chats with him about what he does as a computer programmer, how he became a computer programmer, and how he uses his occupation to share the Gospel with people in his workplace. Joey speaks to him about how he stays tethered to Jesus and how it fuels him to share his faith with other computer programmers and people in general. This episode is for anyone, especially if you are an aspiring computer programmer or currently a computer programmer, and how you can live on mission to share the Gospel, and how to minister to computer programmers and others in your community.Episode cover photo by Christopher Gower on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.The book Joey and Paul chatted about on this episode: Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel QureshiSupport the show"Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" is a Gemstone Studios KC production. Hosted by Joey Moralez. This independent podcast is not associated with his work with Cru or his local church.Please follow Tethered on Instagram!Questions or ideas for the podcast? Please email tethered.podcast@hotmail.comPodcast cover photo and logo designed by Shayna Heathman. This episode's intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to the episode's topic produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Music used with permission. Music distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652
It Is Our Pleasure - Restaurant Workers on Mission! (Conversation with Alex Richardson & Bri Franklin)
Aug 3 2023
It Is Our Pleasure - Restaurant Workers on Mission! (Conversation with Alex Richardson & Bri Franklin)
This episode features an interview with Alexandra Richardson and Brianna Frankin! Alex and Bri are Directors (meaning upper management) at a Chick-fil-A location in Lee’s Summit, MO, a suburb of Kansas City. Joey chats with both Alex and Bri about how they stay tethered to Jesus and how it fuels them to live their life on mission as restaurant workers. This episode is for anyone who works in the restaurant industry and wants to grow in understanding their purpose for working at their restaurant. This is for anyone who feels inadequate about working in the restaurant industry and how Jesus came to give you a purpose to know Him and make Him known in your sphere of influence.Learn more about Chick-fil-A by clicking here!Episode cover photo by Petr Sevcovic on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Support the show"Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" is a Gemstone Studios KC production. Hosted by Joey Moralez. This independent podcast is not associated with his work with Cru or his local church.Please follow Tethered on Instagram!Questions or ideas for the podcast? Please email tethered.podcast@hotmail.comPodcast cover photo and logo designed by Shayna Heathman. This episode's intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to the episode's topic produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Music used with permission. Music distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652
Beauty from Ashes - Hairstylists on Mission! (Conversation with Elizabeth Sexton)
Jul 20 2023
Beauty from Ashes - Hairstylists on Mission! (Conversation with Elizabeth Sexton)
This episode features an interview with Elizabeth Sexton! Elizabeth is a hairstylist who works at a hair salon in the Kansas City area. Joey chats with her about what she does as a hairstylist, how she became a hairstylist, and how she is using her occupation to share the Gospel with clients and coworkers in her workplace. Joey speaks to her about how she stays tethered to Jesus and how it fuels her to share her faith with clients and coworkers and people in general. This episode is for anyone, especially if you are an aspiring hairstylist or currently a hairstylist, on how you can live on mission to share the Gospel and minister to hairstylists and others in your community.-Listeners who live in the Kansas City area: please follow Elizabeth on Instagram to check out her work with hair and also to book appointments with her!Episode cover photo by Adam Winger on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Support the show"Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" is a Gemstone Studios KC production. Hosted by Joey Moralez. This independent podcast is not associated with his work with Cru or his local church.Please follow Tethered on Instagram!Questions or ideas for the podcast? Please email tethered.podcast@hotmail.comPodcast cover photo and logo designed by Shayna Heathman. This episode's intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to the episode's topic produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Music used with permission. Music distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652
Do Hard Things - Teenagers on Mission! (Conversation with Jenna Doll)
Jul 6 2023
Do Hard Things - Teenagers on Mission! (Conversation with Jenna Doll)
This episode features an interview with Jenna Doll! Joey chats with Jenna about how she lives her life on mission for Jesus as a teenager. Jenna is a 17-year-old high school student (at the time of this episode releasing) who works for an evangelism ministry called mySharePal, which her family started. Jenna shares her story, the challenges that she faces as a teenager, how her peers face challenges, and how she stays tethered to Jesus in order to live her life on mission. This episode is for teenagers who want to grow in knowing what it means to do hard things, or for those who mentor teenagers to challenge them to live their life on mission as a result of this conversation with Jenna.-Do Hard Things by Alex & Brett Harris is the book that was referenced in this episode. This book was written mainly for teens, but anyone can read this book and be challenged to do hard things!-Learn more about mySharePal by clicking here!-Download mySharePal for iPhone or Android.-Teenager: Jenna spoke about the YouVersion Bible app as a resource to begin reading your bible, with bible plans, videos, and more! Download the YouVersion Bible App for iPhone or Android. Episode cover photo by Eliott Reyna on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Support the show"Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" is a Gemstone Studios KC production. Hosted by Joey Moralez. This independent podcast is not associated with his work with Cru or his local church.Please follow Tethered on Instagram!Questions or ideas for the podcast? Please email tethered.podcast@hotmail.comPodcast cover photo and logo designed by Shayna Heathman. This episode's intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to the episode's topic produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Music used with permission. Music distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652
Count the Cost - Engineers on Mission! (Conversation with Jonathan & Kelsey McCracken)
Jun 22 2023
Count the Cost - Engineers on Mission! (Conversation with Jonathan & Kelsey McCracken)
*As of November 18, 2023, Jonathan and Kelsey are married!Welcome to Season 2 of Tethered! The first episode of Season 2 features an interview with Jonathan and Kelsey McCracken! Jonathan is an electrical engineer and Kelsey (neé Moss) is a mechanical engineer. Joey chats with them about what they do as engineers, how they became engineers, and how they are using their occupations to share the Gospel with people in their workplaces. Joey speaks to them about they stay tethered to Jesus and how it fuels them to share their faith with other engineers and people in general. This episode is for anyone, especially if you are an aspiring engineer or currently an engineer, on how you can live on mission to share the Gospel, and how to minister to engineers and others in your community.Episode cover photo by ThisisEngineering RAEng on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Support the show"Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" is a Gemstone Studios KC production. Hosted by Joey Moralez. This independent podcast is not associated with his work with Cru or his local church.Please follow Tethered on Instagram!Questions or ideas for the podcast? Please email tethered.podcast@hotmail.comPodcast cover photo and logo designed by Shayna Heathman. This episode's intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to the episode's topic produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Music used with permission. Music distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652
On Mission! (Season 2 Trailer)
Jun 1 2023
On Mission! (Season 2 Trailer)
Have you ever felt disconnected from your calling? Have you ever felt detached from your purpose? Have you ever felt like you were being whacked as you navigate your calling moment by moment, day by day?Well, Season 2 of Tethered is for you! This season is dedicated to helping you understand how staying tethered to Jesus will help you live life ON MISSION!Hopefully, through Season 2 of Tethered, you can grow in understanding your purpose for your life calling in order to help you stay tethered to Jesus moment by moment, day by day, and walk away encouraged to live your life ON MISSION to glorify God and enjoy Him forever!Trailer cover photo by Motoki Tonn on Unsplash. Cover photo used under the Unsplash License.Trailer produced by: Joey Moralez. Music: “Big Epic Hip Hop” by Yoav Alyagon. Used with permission. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License #: 34537147415.Support the show"Tethered: Staying Connected to Jesus" is a Gemstone Studios KC production. Hosted by Joey Moralez. This independent podcast is not associated with his work with Cru or his local church.Please follow Tethered on Instagram!Questions or ideas for the podcast? Please email tethered.podcast@hotmail.comPodcast cover photo and logo designed by Shayna Heathman. This episode's intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to the episode's topic produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Music used with permission. Music distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652