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Safe Space w/ Jaxon

(Season 2:Ep 13) "Ripple Effect"- Live Audience EPISODE 13

There are moments in life where something shifts not loudly, but deeply. Thats the ripple. In this live speaking engagement at Unity by the Bay, Jaxon explores the power of the ripple effect how a single shift in awareness can quietly transform not just your life, but the lives you touch. We dont always see the impact of our words, our presence, or our healing in real time. But every choice we make sends something outwardinto our relationships, our communities, and beyond. This isnt about having it all figured out. Its about becoming aware and choosing what kind of ripple you want to leave behind. So ask yourself: What are you putting into the water? Only Us Available now on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Podcast: Safe Space w/ Jaxon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Random Thoughts pt 2

Random Thoughts is the unfiltered side of Safe Space w/ Jaxon. No studio. No script. No planned topic. Just me, my phone, and whatever happens to be on my mind. These are short reflections recorded in the middle of everyday life. I might be outside, cleaning the house, listening to music, meditating, taking a walk, or just sitting somewhere thinking about shit a little too deeply. Some thoughts might be about faith. Others might be about fatherhood, relationships, ambition, fear, culture, spirituality, or something completely random that I haven't fully figured out yet. And that's the point. These aren't meant to have perfect conclusions. Sometimes I'm processing something in real time. Sometimes I might change my mind later. Sometimes the only conclusion might be... "I don't know. That's just what I was thinking about." Think of Random Thoughts as getting access to one of my voice notes before I had the chance to turn it into a polished podcast episode. Just life. Just thoughts. Unfiltered. Safe Space w/ Jaxon Hosted by Jaxon Phoenix Published author of Only Us available on Amazon Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & iHeartRadio Powered by Quoircast Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Random Thoughts pt I

Random Thoughts is the unfiltered side of Safe Space w/ Jaxon. No studio. No script. No planned topic. Just me, my phone, and whatever happens to be on my mind. These are short reflections recorded in the middle of everyday life. I might be outside, cleaning the house, listening to music, meditating, taking a walk, or just sitting somewhere thinking about shit a little too deeply. Some thoughts might be about faith. Others might be about fatherhood, relationships, ambition, fear, culture, spirituality, or something completely random that I haven't fully figured out yet. And that's the point. These aren't meant to have perfect conclusions. Sometimes I'm processing something in real time. Sometimes I might change my mind later. Sometimes the only conclusion might be... "I don't know. That's just what I was thinking about." Think of Random Thoughts as getting access to one of my voice notes before I had the chance to turn it into a polished podcast episode. Just life. Just thoughts. Unfiltered. Safe Space w/ Jaxon Hosted by Jaxon Phoenix Published author of Only Us available on Amazon Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & iHeartRadio Powered by Quoircast Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bonus Flashback Episode (season 2)- "Ripple Effect- Jaxon & Live Audience"

What if the moments that shaped your life didnt begin with you? In this live audience talk at Unity by the Bay, Jaxon shares the deeply personal story behind his book Only Us, including the panic attack that changed everything, the family revelation that sent him into an existential crisis, and the unexpected journey through therapy, grief, faith, and healing that followed. Through stories, reflection, and the concept of The Ripple Effect, Jaxon explores how trauma, choice, love, and even the lives of those who came before us can shape the person we become. This is not a sermon. Its not a debate. Its an invitation to reflect on the ripples that have shaped your lifeand the ripples you are creating for others. Recorded live at Unity by the Bay in Annapolis, Maryland. Only Us by Jaxon P. Available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Audible formats. Safe Space w/ Jaxon is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Safe Space Trailer

Hey Everyone! My name is Jaxon :) Welcome to the Safe Space Podcast where we can drop the masks we where 24 hrs a day and 12 months a year! We embrace authenticity, honor diversity and love unconditionally. Every episode, will bring fresh perspectives to a chaotic world. Its my hope we can grow this community. Thanks for your support and please be sure to leave a review and share this with a friend. Much love! -J A X O N Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Season 5 EP 1- Questioning the Edits

Leslie Nease returns to Safe Space w/ Jaxon for a conversation that picks up where we left offbut goes somewhere deeper. The last time Leslie joined me, we explored The Manual vs. the Manufacturer, questioning scripture, interpretation, and what happens when the beliefs we've inherited no longer line up with what we've experienced. This time, we're asking a different question: What if it's not just the manual we need to questionbut the story we've been told about the Manufacturer? Drawing from Leslie's experience as a cast member on Survivor: China, we explore the difference between living an experience and watching someone else's edited version of it. And because Leslie and I are both Big Brother fans, we take that idea even further: the person you see on the live feeds isn't always the person presented in the edited television show. So what happens when we apply that same idea to our understanding of God? We talk about questioning religion without necessarily abandoning belief in something greater, learning from different spiritual traditions and perspectives, and becoming comfortable with the possibility that none of us has the entire puzzle. Maybe questioning God isn't the same as rejecting God. Maybe we're questioning the edit. And maybe the Creator is bigger than any single narrative we've inherited. This is a conversation about curiosity, uncertainty, faith, and having the courage to climb the stairs and look for yourself. Safe Space w/ Jaxon Hosted by Jaxon P. Only Us by Jaxon P. available on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and Audible Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio Powered by Quoircast Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Season 4 Ep 1: The Death of Apologetics

What if the strongest argument for God isn't an argument at all? In the Season 4 premiere of Safe Space with Jaxon, I reflect on becoming a father and how witnessing the birth of my son changed the way I think about faith, certainty, and belief. For years, I listened to sermons, debates, apologetics, and competing claims about God. Yet none of them impacted me the way holding my child for the first time did. This isn't an episode about proving God. It's about wonder. It's about reaching a place where your beliefs no longer require validation from a religious tribe, a theologian, or an online debate. It's about recognizing that truth doesn't need endless defense, and that personal experience can sometimes speak louder than the most polished argument. I also explore why I can still identify as a Christian while disagreeing with much of modern Christianity, and why I believe the fruit of the Spirit has no denomination, political party, or social club attached to it. Love is love. Kindness is kindness. Compassion is compassion. It's either bearing good fruit or it isn't. Join me for a conversation about fatherhood, faith, freedom, and the miracle of life. Safe Space with Jaxon Author of Only Us Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music #SafeSpaceWithJaxon #DeathOfApologetics #FaithAfterFatherhood #ChristianHumanist #Spirituality #Fatherhood #OnlyUs #Podcast #Deconstruction #WonderOverCertainty Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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(Season 1 : Ep 1) Creativity -A Gift to the Soul

Don't let anyone still your creativity. Creativity is divine. Come chill with me. Pour you some coffee, Tea, or if its late, maybe some wine or your favorite bourbon. You are not alone. You are enough :) -J A X O N Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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(Season 2: Ep 1) Fall of Rome Rise of Humanity: What if Were Still Rome?

Weve rebranded brutality.From blood-soaked arenas in ancient Rome to silent violence in modern society, the game has changedbut the hunger hasnt.This piece dives into the evolution of human entertainment, our obsession with violence, and the role faith plays when survival and progress are at stake.This is more than commentary.Its a mirror.A wake-up call.A challenge to move forwardtogether. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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(Season 3: Ep.1) Wrong Team (Interview w/ April Ajoy)

What if we got it wrong? Not just small details. Not just interpretation. What if we were taught to believe we were on the right side the right team the ones who had truth, clarity, and certainty But somewhere along the way, we never stopped to ask who told us that? In this Season 3 premiere of Safe Space with Jaxon , Jaxon sits down with content creator, podcast host, and author April Ajoy to unpack their shared upbringing in Evangelical Christianity, their journeys through deconstruction, and the tension of re-examining everything they once held as absolute. April, known for her sharp and thoughtful humor, uses her platform to expose harmful, toxic, and sometimes just weird traits of American Evangelicalismwhile still holding onto a more honest and inclusive expression of faith. She is the author of Star-Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding a True Faith , available on Amazon, and co-host of the Tim & April Show on YouTube. Across platforms, shes built a strong and growing audience with over 13.8K YouTube subscribers, 207K Instagram followers, and over 406K on TikTok. From childhood faith to unraveling belief systems to questioning the literal interpretation of dreams and visions in the BibleAbraham, Moses, and Paulwe wrestle with a deeper question: What if the dream was wrong? Not meaningless but misinterpreted. And if thats the case what does it mean for everything built on top of it? This conversation isnt about tearing faith down. Its about asking better questions learning how to discern truth beyond tradition and ultimately confronting a question many are afraid to ask: What if weve been defending the wrong team this whole time? Follow Safe Space with Jaxon on Spotify for weekly episodes Only Us available now on Amazon (Kindle, Paperback, and Audible) Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 YouTube: Tim & April Show Follow April: @aprilajoy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Season 5 Ep. 2- What If There Is No Good Answer for Suffering? ft. Tyler Hill

What happens when the faith you inherited no longer has easy answers for the life youre actually living? On this episode of Safe Space w/ Jaxon, Jaxon sits down with Tyler Hill for an honest conversation about faith, doubt, suffering, relationships, and the journey of becoming. Together, they explore the tension between who we were taught to be and who we become as life gives us new experiences. Tyler reflects on his own journey, what he would ask his 18-year-old and 80-year-old self, and how his understanding of faith has evolved over time. The conversation also moves into one of the hardest questions spirituality asks us to hold: how do we reconcile the existence of devastating human suffering with belief in a God described as loving and powerful? Rather than rushing toward comfortable answers, Jaxon and Tyler sit with the tension. They also unpack marriage and relationships when two people experience faith differently, the freedom to question what we were taught, and what it means to allow the people we love room to travel their own spiritual paths. Finally, Tyler shares the story behind his book and how his experiences have shaped the person, writer, and thinker he is today. This isnt a conversation about having all the answers. Its about giving ourselves permission to ask better questions. Safe Space w/ Jaxon is powered by Quoircast. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio. Jaxon Phoenix is the author of Only Us, available in paperback, Kindle, and Audible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Season 4 Ep 2: The Life America Forgot Remembering Kohen Wiley

In this deeply personal episode, Jaxon steps away from theory, theology, and politics to speak from a place that is far more vulnerable: fatherhood. Following the tragic death of one-year-old Kohen Wiley at the hands of Mississippi law enforcement, Jaxon reflects on a story that should have shaken the conscience of the nation but instead received only a fraction of the attention it deserved. As a new father himself, he wrestles with the grief, anger, and heartbreak that emerge when a child loses their life and the public quickly moves on. This episode is not about political talking points. It is about humanity. It is about the value of a child's life. It is about asking difficult questions regarding race, justice, accountability, and why some tragedies seem to demand national outrage while others fade into silence. Through personal reflection and social commentary, Jaxon explores what Kohen's death reveals about America, our collective priorities, and the work that remains if we truly believe every child deserves protection, dignity, and the chance to grow up. This conversation may be uncomfortable. It may challenge long-held assumptions. But some stories deserve more than a passing headline. Some stories deserve our attention. Some children deserve to be remembered. Today, we remember Kohen Wiley. Jaxon's debut book, Only Us, is available now on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and Audible formats. Safe Space with Jaxon is powered by Quoircast and available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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(Season 1: Ep 2) Handpan w/ Faint Alan Watts Murmurs (Dreamlike Background)

Pour something warm. Close your eyes. Let it drift.This session is carried by the resonance of the handpan, while a faint, indistinct echo of Alan Watts lingers in the backgroundnot spoken to be understood, but felt like a distant thought. His voice is more atmosphere than message, a soft hum behind the melody, allowing the handpan to guide the inner journey.Perfect for late-night reflection, journaling, meditation, or simply existing in stillness. Best with headphones hear the space between the notes IG: @jaxonphoenix88 YouTube: Awakening to Lifes Mirage Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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(Season 2: Ep 2) Just Being

Safe Space with Jaxon is a narrated, reflective podcast for those navigating the tension between being and being perceived. Each episode is a quiet journeyexamining faith, morality, identity, and power through lived experience rather than doctrine. Instead of arguing beliefs, Jaxon explores what happens when we stop performing certainty, let go of validation, and focus on the fruit our lives actually produce. This is a space for honest questions, thoughtful dissent, and fearless authenticity. A space for those whove outgrown easy answers, who sense that goodness doesnt need credentials, and who are learning to live alignedeven when it costs something. New episodes drop every Friday. If youd like to explore these ideas more deeply, Jaxons book Only Us is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and Audible formats. You can also find more reflections on YouTube at Awakening to Lifes Mirage , and follow Jaxon on Instagram @jaxonphoenix88. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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(Season 3 Ep. 2) Decolonizing Jesus w/ Lisa Sharon Harper

What happens when the version of Jesus you were taught isnt the original? In this episode, Jaxon sits down with author, activist, and Freedom Road founder Lisa Sharon Harper to explore what it really means to decolonize Jesus and how faith has been shaped, distorted, and sometimes weaponized through history. From personal upbringing to global justice work, Lisa shares her journey of wrestling with faith, confronting systems, and reimagining what the good news actually looks like in the real world. This isnt just a theological conversationits a human one. If we strip away empire, power, and politics who is Jesus really? And what does that mean for how we live today? Safe Space w/ Jaxon Season 3, Episode 2 Decolonizing Jesus w/ Lisa Sharon Harper Also check out Jaxons book Only Us available now on Amazon (Kindle, Paperback, Audible) Follow Jaxon: @jaxonphoenix88 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Season 5 Ep. 3- Afraid 2 Be Forgotten

Safe Space w/ Jaxon Season 5 Episode Title: Afraid to Be Forgotten What happens when consistency starts to blur into the fear of being forgotten? In this raw, unfiltered episode, Jaxon hits record in the middle of real lifecleaning the house with his five-month-old son strapped to his chestbecause sometimes showing up doesnt need to look perfect. Inspired by Druskis conversation on The Diary of a CEO, Jaxon reflects on hidden gifts, the unexpected journey that led him to the handpan, and how many parts of ourselves may remain undiscovered simply because weve never given them a chance. But the conversation goes deeper: When does ambition stop being purpose and start becoming performance? Jaxon wrestles with his own need to stay productive, the difficulty of making room for rest, serving others without recognition, and the uncomfortable fear underneath all the movement: If I stop creating, producing, and moving will I still matter? A conversation about consistency, purpose, creativity, ambition, restand learning that sometimes be still and know means actually being still. CONNECT WITH JAXON Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 YouTube: Jaxon Clips TikTok: @jaxonphoenix ONLY US by Jaxon Phoenix Available now on Amazon in paperback and Kindle, and as an audiobook on Audible. SAFE SPACE W/ JAXON Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & iHeartRadio. Powered by Quoircast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Season 4 Ep. 3 | From Deconstruction to Wholeness w/ Luke Bricker

n Season 4, Episode 3 of Safe Space with Jaxon, I sit down with filmmaker, photographer, spiritual director, and founder of Current Collective, Luke Bricker. Luke's story is one that many of us can relate to. Raised in the church and serving in pastoral ministry from a young age, he eventually found himself questioning many of the beliefs and assumptions he had inherited. What followed wasn't the loss of faith, but the beginning of a deeper journeyone that led him toward healing, contemplation, wholeness, and a renewed understanding of the way of Jesus. In this conversation, we explore Luke's journey before Current Collective, the challenges and gifts of deconstruction, why reconstruction often gets overlooked, what true healing looks like, and how people can reconnect with themselves, with God, and with the present moment. We also close with a simple but powerful question: Who is Jesus to Luke Bricker today? Whether you're deconstructing, reconstructing, spiritually curious, or simply searching for a faith that feels honest and life-giving, this conversation offers wisdom, compassion, and hope. Safe Space with Jaxon is powered by Quoircast. Jaxon's book Only Us is available now on Amazon in Paperback, Kindle, and Audible editions. Follow Jaxon: YouTube: @JaxonClips26 Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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(Season 1: Ep 3) Why I Left Evangelicalism for Jesus

In this episode of Safe Space w/ Jaxon , I open up about why I left Evangelicalism not to abandon Jesus, but to actually follow Him. I talk about how Evangelicalism became like ivy, slowly choking the life out of true spirituality in its pursuit of power and control. This ones about learning to hold compassion for those still caught in the system realizing that being brainwashed also means being wounded. Its about navigating my anger with the state of the world while still believing were heading toward an awakening a moment when eyes finally open. Drop your thoughts in the comments I read every one. Listen on Spotify: Safe Space w/ Jaxon Subscribe on YouTube: Awakening to Lifes Mirage Follow on Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Pull up, subscribe, and join the conversation were just getting started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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(Season 2: Ep 3) When a Humanist and Jew Walk Into a Bar..

In this episode of Safe Space with Jaxon , Jaxon sits down with Tassja Cadoch a Jewish convert, writer, and the creator of 7613: The Chosen Path. Together, they explore faith beyond performance, untangle fear-based theology, and reflect on what it means to live ethically without pressure, coercion, or the need for certainty. This conversation moves away from debate and toward lived experiencetouching on Torah, identity, ethical monotheism, and the courage it takes to stop pretending and simply be. This episode is for anyone navigating deconstruction, reconstruction, or the quiet in-betweenwhere questions matter more than conclusions, and fruit matters more than frameworks. New episodes of Safe Space with Jaxon drop every Friday. To explore these ideas further, check out Jaxons book Only Us , available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and Audible formats. You can also find more reflections on YouTube at Awakening to Lifes Mirage , and follow Jaxon on Instagram @jaxonphoenix88. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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(Season 3 Ep. 3): Second Axial Age Interview w/ Jonathan Foster and Rev. Dr. Shaleen Kendrick

What if the way we experience God isnt just theologicalbut neurological? In this episode of Safe Space w/ Jaxon , we dive into the concept of the Second Axial Age a shift in human consciousness that challenges traditional frameworks of faith and invites a more integrated, embodied, and relational understanding of spirituality. Jaxon is joined by Jonathan Foster , theologian, author, and co-founder of The Curian Network, and Rev. Dr. Shaleen Kendrick , an Open and Relational neurotheologian and creator of the Neuro-Relational Integration Model. Together, they explore: The difference between the First and Second Axial Ages How institutions shaped beliefand where they fall short today The rise of neurospirituality and what it reveals about human experience The role of consciousness, connection, and embodiment in modern faith Why spirituality may be evolving beyond doctrine into lived awareness This isnt a conversation about abandoning faith its about expanding it. Whether youre deconstructing, reconstructing, or simply questioning this episode invites you to consider: What if belief was never the destinationbut the starting point? Safe Space w/ Jaxon New episodes every Friday on Spotify Book: Only Us Available now on Amazon (Kindle, Paperback, Audible) Follow Jaxon: Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 YouTube: Awakening to Lifes Mirage Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Season 5, Episode 4: Price of Fame

What happens when the thing you love starts getting attention? In this episode of Safe Space, Jaxon sits with the strange tension between creating from the heart and wanting that creation to be seen. The views go up. The followers come. More people start paying attention. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, it becomes easy to start measuring the value of your work by numbers. But what does it cost when recognition becomes the goal? Price of Fame is a raw reflection on ambition, validation, creativity, purpose, and the fear of being forgotten. Jaxon talks about his own relationship with social media, podcasting, writing, music, and the constant temptation to chase the next milestone instead of appreciating whats already happening. Maybe wanting to be seen isnt the problem. Maybe the real question is: how much of yourself are you willing to trade for it? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Season 4 Ep. 4: When Faith Outgrows Certainty Tim Whitaker

What happens when the faith you inherited no longer aligns with the reality you experience? In this episode of Safe Space with Jaxon, Jaxon sits down with Tim Whitaker, founder of The New Evangelicals, co-host of The Tim & April Show, and creator of Tim Whitaker Speaks. Together, they explore the tension between faith and certainty, the personal cost of asking difficult questions, and what it means to remain committed to the teachings of Jesus while wrestling with the institutions that claim to represent him. From deconstruction and Christian nationalism to belonging, community, and hope for the future of faith, this conversation goes beyond labels and into the deeper questions many people are quietly carrying. Whether you're reconstructing your faith, questioning long-held beliefs, or simply searching for a more honest spiritual path, this episode offers a thoughtful and compassionate space for the journey. Connect with Tim: Instagram: @timwhitakerspeaks YouTube: Tim Whitaker Speaks YouTube: The Tim & April Show Connect with Jaxon: Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 YouTube: Jaxon Clips Podcast: Safe Space with Jaxon Jaxon's book, Only Us, is available now on Amazon in Paperback, Kindle, and Audible formats. If this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone navigating their own faith journey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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(Season 1: Ep 4) When Awakening Becomes Embodiment

In this episode of Safe Space w/ Jaxon , I dive into a question that hit deep: At what point does awakening stop being about escape and start being about embodiment? This ones about love not the kind we preach, post, or perform but the kind we practice. The love that shows up when the feelings fade, when the mirror gets honest, when awareness has to move from your head into your hands. Pour something slow. Breathe deep. Lets talk about embodying love not just talking about it. Drop your thoughts in the comments I read every one. Listen on Spotify: Safe Space w/ Jaxon Subscribe on YouTube: Awakening to Lifes Mirage Follow on Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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(Season 2: Ep 4) When We Assume..

Assumptions are efficientbut theyre rarely honest. In this episode, When We Assume , Jaxon explores how unasked questions turn into false narratives, how silence gets misinterpreted as guilt, and how control often disguises itself as certainty. This is a reflection on one-sided relationships, forced forgiveness, emotional autonomy, and the quiet power of reclaiming your energy. Not every distance is betrayal. Not every ending needs hostility. And not every misunderstanding is worth correcting. This episode is for anyone learning the difference between peace and self-neglectand choosing themselves without apology. About Jaxon Jaxon is a published author, handpan musician, and host of Safe Space w/ Jaxon. His work explores faith, autonomy, emotional honesty, and human connectionwithout coercion, dogma, or performative spirituality. Book: Only Us Available on Amazon (Kindle, Paperback, and Audible) Podcast: Safe Space w/ Jaxon (new episodes weekly) Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 YouTube: Awakening to Lifes Mirage If this episode resonates, sit with it before sharing it. Sometimes the real work happens in the silence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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(Season 3 Ep 4): Creative Flow Interview w/ Mattie Jo Cowsert

What happens when the creativity finally flows but now you have to share it ? In this episode of Safe Space w/ Jaxon , I sit down with my friend and fellow Quoir author, Mattie Jo Cowsert, for a real and unfiltered conversation on the creative processwhat it feels like to be in flow, and what it takes to keep going once the work is out in the world. We unpack the tension between creating and promoting, staying authentic while marketing yourself, and the emotional reality of delayed results. We also get honest about something many creators experience but rarely talk aboutthe unexpected support from strangers, and the silence from those closest to us. Mattie Jo is the author of God, Sex, and Rich People: A Recovering Evangelical Testimony , where she shares her journey of unraveling faith, identity, and everything she was taught to believethrough honesty, humor, and lived experience. This isnt just about creativity its about courage. Showing up. Speaking your truth. And continuing to createeven when it feels like no one is listening. Tap in. Safe Space w/ Jaxon Real talk. Safe vibes. Only Us Available now on Amazon (Kindle, Paperback, Audible) God, Sex, and Rich People Available now Follow Jaxon: Instagram @jaxonphoenix88 Listen on Spotify Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Season 4 Ep 5: Curiosity, Creativity, and the Courage to Evolve | Heather Parady

What if curiosity is more important than certainty? In this episode of Safe Space with Jaxon, I sit down with storyteller, creative strategist, former mental health therapist, and host of Unconventional Leaders, Heather Parady. Heather has spent years helping creators, entrepreneurs, and unconventional thinkers find their voice and communicate ideas that matter. But beneath the work is a deeper conversationone about identity, reinvention, creativity, and the courage to question the stories we've inherited. Together, we explore what happens when we outgrow old beliefs, learn to trust ourselves, and embrace the uncertainty that often accompanies personal growth. We discuss the tension between who we were told to be and who we are becoming, the role curiosity plays in transformation, and why some of life's most meaningful answers emerge when we're willing to admit we don't have all the answers. This is a conversation for anyone navigating change, searching for purpose, or learning how to create a life that feels authentic. Because sometimes evolution doesn't begin with certainty. Sometimes it begins with curiosity. Guest: Heather Parady Instagram: @heatherparady Podcast: Unconventional Leaders Host: Jaxon Phoenix Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Safe Space with Jaxon is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Jaxon's book, Only Us, is available now on Amazon in Paperback, Kindle, and Audible formats. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 5

Season 3 Ep 5 "Noahide Path" interview with Tassja Cadoch & Jaye Naomi

In this episode of Safe Space w/ Jaxon, we sit down with Tassja Cadoch and Jaye Naomi following their viral appearance on the Dr. Daf Show, which has reached over 200,000 views on YouTube. Rather than revisiting the debate, this conversation goes deeper. We explore what it was like for them sharing that platform together, how they navigated the dialogue in real time, and what they believe was misunderstood about the perspective they brought. Jaye also opens up about her personal journey into Judaismwhat led her to step away from Christianity, the questions she could no longer ignore, and the moment everything began to shift. We also break down the Noahide pathwhat it is, what it isnt, and how its often misunderstood. More importantly, this episode challenges the tension between Judaism and Christianity, asking a bigger question: Is it possible to move beyond division and begin building from what we actually share? This is a conversation rooted in honesty, reflection, and understanding. This episode is for you. Safe Space w/ Jaxon Only Us by Jaxon Phoenix Available now on Amazon (Kindle, Paperback, Audible) Follow Jaxon: @jaxonphoenix88 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 5

(Season 1:Ep 5) Keep F*cking Talking

This episode of Safe Space w/ Jaxon is a reminder to stay awake. While the nation is busy arguing over distractions and tribal politics, the real story is sitting in plain sight. The Epstein files didnt come out of nowhere and they dont disappear just because the media looks away. There are people in power who benefit when were divided. If were fighting each other, were not looking at them. So this episode is me saying: Keep f*cking talking. Keep questioning. Keep paying attention. Because silence is how corruption wins. Truth only survives when we refuse to shut up. Drop your thoughts especially the uncomfortable ones. I read every single one. Spotify: Safe Space w/ Jaxon YouTube: Awakening to Lifes Mirage Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Subscribe. Follow. Share the conversation. If they wanted us quiet they shouldnt have let us wake up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 5

(Season 2: Ep 5) AA Meeting: Agnostics Anonymous

In this episode of Safe Space with Jaxon , Jaxon opens the floor for an unconventional kind of meetingone for those who dont claim certainty, but still choose to believe. AA Meeting: Agnostics Anonymous is a reflective space for people living in the tension between doubt and devotion. For believing agnosticsthose honest enough to say I dont know, yet observant enough to look at the world around them and sense that this all came from somewhere. Not through proof or dogma, but through awareness, pattern, and presence. This episode explores the idea that healthy religion can offer a framework to begin with a language, a structure, a starting pointbut that all frameworks are inherently limited. Discernment, not blind loyalty, is what allows us to grow beyond them. To hold belief with humility. To remain open to learning more. To recognize that reverence doesnt require certainty, and faith doesnt have to end where questions begin. Its a conversation about releasing fear-based faith without abandoning spirituality altogether. About choosing belief as a conscious posture rather than an inherited obligation. About living ethically, staying curious, and allowing wonder to coexist with doubt. No altar calls. No arguments. Just space for honesty, humility, and lived fruit. New episodes of Safe Space with Jaxon drop every Friday. To explore these themes more deeply, check out Jaxons book Only Us , available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and Audible formats. You can also find more reflections on YouTube at Awakening to Lifes Mirage , and follow Jaxon on Instagram @jaxonphoenix88. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 6

Season 4 | Ep 6: The Cracks We Couldn't Ignore | Featuring Denzel Mensah

What happens when the people and institutions that shaped your faith begin to crumble? In this episode of Safe Space, Jaxon sits down with Certified Life, Personal Development, and Relationship Coach Denzel Mensah for an honest conversation about faith, deconstruction, identity, and healing. Denzel shares his upbringing, his experience as a student at Liberty University, and how witnessing some of evangelicalism's most public scandalsincluding the revelations surrounding Ravi Zacharias and Jerry Falwell Jr.became pivotal moments in his spiritual journey. Together, Jaxon and Denzel explore what happens when certainty begins to crack, why asking difficult questions isn't the enemy of faith, and how healing often begins when we're willing to confront uncomfortable truths. Whether you're deconstructing, reconstructing, or simply trying to make sense of your own spiritual story, this conversation offers hope, honesty, and space to breathe. In This Episode: Denzel's upbringing and faith journey Life at Liberty University Processing the Ravi Zacharias scandal Deconstruction and spiritual growth Healing from religious disappointment Where Denzel's beliefs stand today If this conversation encouraged or challenged you, be sure to follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Check out Jaxon's book, Only Us, available now on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Audible formats. Follow Jaxon on Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 for episode updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more conversations from Safe Space. Thanks for listening to Safe Space. Until next time, keep growing, keep healing, and keep creating space for honest conversations. Peace. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 6

Season 3 Ep 6 Van Life & Freedom From Propaganda (w/ Caitlin Pyle)

What happens when the life you were taught to trust starts to unravel? In this episode of Safe Space w/ Jaxon, I sit down with Caitlin Pyleknown to many as The Cait Awakeninga certified coach helping people navigate religious deconstruction and reclaim their identity beyond high-control belief systems. With a growing audience of over 214K on TikTok and 246K on Instagram, Caitlin has become a voice for those questioning everything they once held as absolute truth. We start with her transition into van lifewhat it meant to walk away from structure, certainty, and comfortand what freedom looks like on the other side. From there, we go deeper. We unpack the early foundations of Christianity, including the Council of Nicaea, and explore how doctrine was shaped through both spiritual conviction and political influence. We also wrestle with bigger questions: Why does Paul hold so much authority in modern Christianity? What does it mean to build theology from an experience we cant verify? And how much of what we believe today is rooted in truth versus tradition? This conversation isnt about tearing anything downits about creating space to question, to feel, and to rediscover whats real for yourself. If youve ever felt the tension between what you were taught and what youre beginning to see This episode is for you. Safe Space w/ Jaxon Only Us by Jaxon Phoenix Available now on Amazon (Kindle, Paperback, Audible) Follow Jaxon: @jaxonphoenix88 Follow Caitlin: @thecaitawakening Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 6

(Season 1: Ep 6) Perspective Over Perfection A Spoken Word Reflection by Jaxon P.

What if waking up isnt about becoming perfect but seeing clearly? In this spoken reflection, Jaxon Phoenix explores how awareness doesnt always make life easier it just makes it real. From his fascination with near-death experiences to his awakening from religious illusion, Jaxon invites listeners to slow down, zoom out, and reflect on what it truly means to evolve not into perfection, but into perspective. This isnt about religion. Its about clarity. Its about the freedom to question without fear, and the courage to choose humanity over ideology. Read Jaxons book Only Us available now on Amazon. Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 YouTube: Awakening to Lifes Mirage Podcast: Safe Space w/ Jaxon #spokenword #awakening #jaxonphoenix #perspectiveoverperfection Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 6

(Season 2: Ep 6) When the Bowl Breaks Find the Source

What happens when the container you trusted cracks? In this episode, Jaxon reflects on childhood memories of soup, comfort, and safety and how, as adults, we often mistake the bowl for the source. When belief systems collapse, when institutions fracture, when certainty falls apart do we lose faith altogether? Or did we just lose the container that held it? This episode explores grief, systemic power, communal belonging, and the courage it takes to stop worshipping the bowl. Its not an attack on people. Its a call to maturity. If the bowl breaks will you starve? Or will you find the source? This is a broadcast after the collapse. If you can hear it respond. Host: Jaxon Phoenix Author of Only Us (Available on Amazon: Kindle, Paperback & Audible) Safe Space w/ Jaxon New episodes weekly on Spotify YouTube: Awakening to Lifes Mirage Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 7

Season 4 | Ep. 7 Grateful for the Things You Once Prayed For

What if the 20-year-old version of you could see your life today? Would they be disappointed...or completely amazed? One of the easiest ways to become ungrateful is to forget the things you once desperately prayed, worked, and hoped for. The job, the family, the peace, the opportunities, the healingover time, what was once a dream quietly becomes normal. In this solo episode, I reflect on the importance of celebrating your wins, even years after they arrive. There's nothing wrong with wanting more out of life. Growth is healthy. Ambition is healthy. But don't let your next goal blind you to the life you've already built. I also explore why setbacks aren't signs that you're failingthey're part of the game. Just like a video game, every new level comes with new obstacles. Expect challenges. Prepare for them mentally. Don't let them convince you that you've lost your way. For the first time, I also introduce the worldview I've come to identify with: Red Letter Humanisma perspective centered on the red-letter teachings of Jesus as the highest moral guide. It prioritizes love, compassion, forgiveness, justice, humility, and the inherent dignity of every person over religious dogma. It rejects fear-based faith, embraces intellectual honesty, acknowledges the mystery surrounding God and the afterlife, and seeks to follow the way of Jesus even when certainty isn't possible. Gratitude doesn't mean settling. It means appreciating the journey while continuing to move forward. Sometimes the life you're complaining about is the exact life your younger self couldn't wait to live. Listen to Safe Space w/ Jaxon on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Follow me on Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Safe Space w/ Jaxon is powered by Quoircast, where we create thoughtful conversations around faith, spirituality, culture, and the human experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 7

Season 4 | Episode 7 Grateful for the Things You Once Prayed For

What if the 20-year-old version of you could see your life today? Would they be disappointed...or completely amazed? One of the easiest ways to become ungrateful is to forget the things you once desperately prayed, worked, and hoped for. The job, the family, the peace, the opportunities, the healingover time, what was once a dream quietly becomes normal. In this solo episode, I reflect on the importance of celebrating your wins, even years after they arrive. There's nothing wrong with wanting more out of life. Growth is healthy. Ambition is healthy. But don't let your next goal blind you to the life you've already built. I also explore why setbacks aren't signs that you're failingthey're part of the game. Just like a video game, every new level comes with new obstacles. Expect challenges. Prepare for them mentally. Don't let them convince you that you've lost your way. For the first time, I also introduce the worldview I've come to identify with: Red Letter Humanisma perspective centered on the red-letter teachings of Jesus as the highest moral guide. It prioritizes love, compassion, forgiveness, justice, humility, and the inherent dignity of every person over religious dogma. It rejects fear-based faith, embraces intellectual honesty, acknowledges the mystery surrounding God and the afterlife, and seeks to follow the way of Jesus even when certainty isn't possible. Gratitude doesn't mean settling. It means appreciating the journey while continuing to move forward. Sometimes the life you're complaining about is the exact life your younger self couldn't wait to live. Listen to Safe Space w/ Jaxon on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Follow me on Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Safe Space w/ Jaxon is powered by Quoircast, where we create thoughtful conversations around faith, spirituality, culture, and the human experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 7

(Season 1:Ep 7) Living A Timeless Lifestyle/ Fatherhood Journey

In this episode of Safe Space w/ Jaxon , I talk about what it means to live a timeless lifestyle moving with intention instead of pressure, presence instead of performance. I share parts of my own fatherhood journey , how its shifting my rhythm, priorities, and patience. Its about slowing down enough to feel life again to raise the next generation without rushing through your own. Listen on Spotify: Safe Space w/ Jaxon Subscribe on YouTube: Awakening to Lifes Mirage Follow on Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 7

(Season 2: Ep 7) When The Cameras Stop..

What happens when the instructions no longer seem to align? In this episode of Safe Space w/ Jaxon , we explore the tension between the manual and the Manufacturer between ancient writings and the Divine they point toward. Using a simple furniture-assembly analogy, we unpack what it means to follow instructions faithfully and what happens when something just doesnt fit. Have we elevated the manual over the source? Joining me for this conversation is Leslie Nease life coach, writer, and host of the Honoring the Journey Podcast , where she helps people navigate spiritual deconstruction and major life transitions with self-compassion and curiosity. Many first met Leslie as Sister Christian on Survivor: China (2007). Since then, her own journey of growth and transformation has led her to create spaces for honest conversation, healing, and learning to trust your own voice again. Together, we talk about: Deconstruction as responsible verification The strengths and limits of having a manual Learning to trust your inner voice again What it costs to question what you were taught And how to reconnect with the Source when the instructions feel misaligned If youve ever felt afraid to question this conversation is for you. Follow Leslie: Honoring the Journey Podcast (spotify & apple podcast) Follow Safe Space w/ Jaxon New episodes weekly on Spotify Quoir published author of Only Us available on Amazon (Kindle, Paperback, Audible) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 8

Season 4-Ep 8: Raise Thinkers, Not Followers

What happens when two dads with different spiritual perspectives sit on a deck, crack open a couple beers, throw some Drake on in the background, and start talking about how theyre going to raise their sons? Apparently you get a Safe Space episode. For Season 4, Episode 8, I sat down with one of my good friends, who happens to be Buddhist, for a laid-back conversation about religion, spirituality, fatherhood, and what we actually want to teach our boys about God. And surprisingly, despite the different labels, we found ourselves wanting a lot of the same things. We don't want to simply hand our sons a belief system and tell them what they're supposed to believe. We want to teach them how to think, not what to think. Ask questions. Be curious. Challenge what you're taught. Learn from different religions and perspectives. Think critically. And ultimately, have the freedom to explore God for themselves. Because maybe our job as fathers isn't to give them all the answers. Maybe it's to make sure they never become afraid of the questions. This conversation has a little bit of everything great banter, plenty of laughs, beers on the deck, Drake playing in the background, and those random moments where a casual conversation suddenly turns into something much deeper. Two dads. Two spiritual journeys. Two sons who will eventually have journeys of their own. And we're learning how to give them the freedom to have them. Safe Space w/ Jaxon Season 4, Episode 8 Powered by Quoircast Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 8

(Season 1:Ep 8) God Made Me a Human, Not a Christian

Religion tried to make me a category but God made me a human first. In this episode, I break down why I refuse to reduce my existence to a label built by institutions, expectations, and fear. This is a conversation about identity, liberation, and what happens when you finally step outside the box you were raised in. I talk about: why Christian became a performance instead of a path how religion can disconnect us from our own humanity letting go of spiritual policing learning to see God outside the system becoming a good human before becoming anything else If youre deconstructing, awakening, questioning, or rebuilding from scratch youre not crazy. Youre just human finally. Welcome to Safe Space w/ Jaxon. New episodes every Friday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 8

(Season 2: Ep 8) Jaxons Prayer How Many Billions

How many billions is enough? In this episode, Jaxon offers a raw and reflective prayer not from a place of religious performance, but from wrestling. Wrestling with greed. With power. With money. With systems that accumulate while others struggle to breathe. At what point does success become excess? At what point does blessing become hoarding? And what does it mean to pray in a world obsessed with more? This isnt a sermon. Its a confrontation. Its a prayer for perspective. Host: Jaxon Phoenix Safe Space w/ Jaxon New episodes weekly on Spotify Only Us available on Amazon (Kindle, Paperback & Audible) YouTube: Awakening to Lifes Mirage Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 9

Season 4-Ep 9: Reconstructing Faith, Rejecting Fascism with Jemar Tisby

What happens when following Jesus leads you away from the version of Christianity you were taught? In this episode of Safe Space w/ Jaxon, I sit down with historian and New York Times bestselling author Jemar Tisby for a deeply honest conversation about faith, race, power, Christian nationalism, and what it actually means to reconstruct a spiritual life after evangelicalism. I open up about where I've landed spiritually as a Red Letter Humaniststill drawn to Jesus and his teachings, while becoming far less interested in defending Christianity as an institution. Jemar responds from his own journey with a powerful distinction: white evangelicalism may have introduced him to Jesus, but following Jesus eventually led him out of white evangelicalism. For Jemar, the process isn't simply deconstructionit's also decolonization. From there, the conversation goes places I didn't expect. We wrestle with the difference between being Christian-like and Christ-like, and Jemar takes us back to Frederick Douglass and the historic distinction between the Christianity of this land and the Christianity of Christ. We examine what happens when protecting religious identity becomes more important than practicing the teachings of Jesus. We talk about slavery, lynching, racism, seminary, biblical interpretation, and the uncomfortable ways ordinary people can participate in oppressive systems while believing they're doing the right thing. Jemar also challenges the idea that Scripture must always be approached apart from Jesus, arguing that Jesus himself becomes an interpretive lens through which Scripture can be understood. But this conversation isn't only about what we're leaving behind. It's about what we build next. Jemar makes the case that reconstruction ultimately has to lead us back toward communityhealthy, imperfect community centered around Jesus. And that requires something deeper than changing our theology: it requires grieving what hurt us, healing from it, and learning how to trust people again without demanding perfection. This isn't a conversation about abandoning faith. It's about asking whether sometimes... rejecting what Christianity has become is part of finding Jesus again. Safe Space w/ Jaxon Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 9

(Season 1: Ep 9) Need more ACTION

So many of the things we were taught to fear God never said any of it. In this episode, Im pulling apart the borrowed beliefs, the inherited doctrines, and the recycled threats that were handed to us in the name of truth. This is a conversation about unlearning the noise so you can finally hear the Source for yourself. No fear. No performance. No middlemen. Just you, your breath, your awareness and a God who was never the villain they made Him out to be. If you want it shorter, more poetic, or more confrontational, just say the word. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 9

(Season 2: Ep 9) Small Talk Makes Me Cringe...

Hey, how are you? Good you? Weve all done the dance. In this episode, Jaxon reflects on why small talk can feel exhausting especially when it becomes a mask people wear instead of showing up authentically. Why do so many of our conversations stay on the surface? And what would the world look like if we felt free to express what were actually feeling without being rude, cynical, or emotionally reckless? Jaxon explores the tension between social politeness and emotional honesty , and invites listeners to imagine a culture where people can process their thoughts and emotions openly with respect, maturity, and compassion. Because maybe the goal isnt to eliminate small talk Maybe the goal is learning how to be human without hiding. Safe Space w/ Jaxon New episodes weekly on Spotify. Follow Jaxon Phoenix: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxonphoenix88 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwakeningToLifesMirage Only Us: Searching for Identity & Humanity https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964252431/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 10

Season 4, Ep 10 (Season Finale): Two Things Can Be True: Selfishly Unselfish

What if one of the most selfless things you've ever done wasn't completely selfless? For the Season 4 finale of Safe Space w/ Jaxon, I wanted to end differently. No guest. No debate. Just a story I've carried with me for yearsand a question I've never fully been able to answer. During the pandemic, I met a man in Washington, D.C. who was desperately trying to get money to care for his children after their mother passed away. He told me $50 would help. I gave him $300. For years, I remembered that as one of the most generous moments of my life. But the older I've gotten, the more I've started examining what was happening inside of me that day. I genuinely wanted to help him. But I also grew up believing in sowing and reaping. Do good and good comes back. Give and somehow you'll receive. Somewhere underneath my generosity was the belief that perhaps God would see what I was doing and eventually return the favor. So I started asking myself an uncomfortable question: Is an act still selfless if the person giving also benefits from it? Because helping him felt good. It still feels good when I think about it. And if I'm being completely transparent, there's a part of me that wants to be known as someone who's unselfish. Does that ego invalidate the generosity? Or can both things exist at the same time? In this documentary-style reflection, I wrestle with generosity, ego, faith, children and compassion, the theology of sowing and reaping, and what happens when you realize that goodness isn't a formula that protects us from suffering. I've learned that I can plant something good and never see the harvest. Someone else may reap what I sow long after I'm gone. And that doesn't make the seed any less valuable. This isn't an episode about proving that my motives were pure. They weren't. It's about accepting that human motives are complicatedand deciding that complexity doesn't have to stop us from doing good. I wanted to reduce someone's suffering. Helping him also changed something in me. Two things can be true. Safe Space w/ Jaxon Season 4, Episode 10 Season Finale Hosted by Jaxon Phoenix Published author of Only Us available on Amazon Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music Powered by Quoircast Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 10

Season 4, Ep 10 (Season Finale): Two Can Be True: Selfishly Unselfish

What if one of the most selfless things you've ever done wasn't completely selfless? For the Season 4 finale of Safe Space w/ Jaxon, I wanted to end differently. No guest. No debate. Just a story I've carried with me for yearsand a question I've never fully been able to answer. During the pandemic, I met a man in Washington, D.C. who was desperately trying to get money to care for his children after their mother passed away. He told me $50 would help. I gave him $300. For years, I remembered that as one of the most generous moments of my life. But the older I've gotten, the more I've started examining what was happening inside of me that day. I genuinely wanted to help him. But I also grew up believing in sowing and reaping. Do good and good comes back. Give and somehow you'll receive. Somewhere underneath my generosity was the belief that perhaps God would see what I was doing and eventually return the favor. So I started asking myself an uncomfortable question: Is an act still selfless if the person giving also benefits from it? Because helping him felt good. It still feels good when I think about it. And if I'm being completely transparent, there's a part of me that wants to be known as someone who's unselfish. Does that ego invalidate the generosity? Or can both things exist at the same time? In this documentary-style reflection, I wrestle with generosity, ego, faith, children and compassion, the theology of sowing and reaping, and what happens when you realize that goodness isn't a formula that protects us from suffering. I've learned that I can plant something good and never see the harvest. Someone else may reap what I sow long after I'm gone. And that doesn't make the seed any less valuable. This isn't an episode about proving that my motives were pure. They weren't. It's about accepting that human motives are complicatedand deciding that complexity doesn't have to stop us from doing good. I wanted to reduce someone's suffering. Helping him also changed something in me. Two things can be true. Safe Space w/ Jaxon Season 4, Episode 10 Season Finale Hosted by Jaxon Phoenix Published author of Only Us available on Amazon Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music Powered by Quoircast Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 10

(Season 1:Ep. 10) Fear of Man & the Cost of Unlived Truth

In this episode, Jaxon Phoenix explores how the fear of peoples opinions quietly keeps us from creating, speaking, and fully showing up. We unpack the difference between knowing something and actually living itbecause insight means nothing if it never leaves your mouth, your hands, or your life. This is a call to stop performing wisdom and start embodying it. Less talk. More alignment. Connect & Explore More: YouTube: Awakening to Lifes Mirage Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Book: Only Us available on Amazon (Kindle, paperback, audiobook) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 10

(Season 2: Ep 10) Christianitys Golden Calf: Worshipping the God of War

In this episode of Safe Space with Jaxon , Jaxon challenges listeners to wrestle with a difficult question: what happens when faith communities begin defending power, violence, and nationalism instead of the values they claim to stand for? Drawing from the biblical story of the Golden Calf, Jaxon explores the possibility that modern believers may be tempted to worship something other than truth, compassion, and justicereplacing the spirit of love with the defense of systems, ideologies, and political loyalties. This conversation invites listeners, especially those within American evangelical culture, to examine whether silence in the face of injustice is neutrality or complicity. Because if faith claims to stand for the protection of life, the question becomes unavoidable: Whoor whatare we really worshipping? Safe Space with Jaxon releases new episodes every Friday. Jaxon is also the author of Only Us: Searching for Identity & Humanity , available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964252431 Follow Jaxon on Instagram for clips and updates: @jaxonphoenix88 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 11

(Season 1:Ep. 11) Trapped Under Our Own Narratives

Technology keeps advancingfaster than most of us are comfortable with. Cars drive themselves, AI learns at an exponential rate, and instead of asking how to use these tools wisely, we often default to fear. But fear isnt really about technology. Its about agency. In this episode, Jaxon explores why the real human struggle has never been access to information, but the ability to interpret it correctly. From using AI as a thinking companion rather than a threat, to examining how humans misread each other in real timelet alone ancient texts translated, edited, and reinterpreted across centuriesthis conversation challenges the idea of certainty, especially religious certainty. Jaxon questions biblical inerrancy, not to provoke, but to expose the impossibility of a mistake-free, human-handled text. If humans are fallibleand history proves we arethen our confidence in perfect interpretations may be the real delusion. The episode closes with a haunting allegory: five construction workers trapped beneath rubble, conscious, waiting, listening, hoping. A story about innocence, randomness, interpretation, and the narratives we cling to when control is gone. This isnt an episode about rejecting faith, technology, or tradition. Its about learning how to think, not just what to believeand choosing stories that move us toward awareness instead of fear. Listen. Reflect. Then decide what youll do with what you know. Safe Space with Jaxon Only Us by Jaxon P. available on Amazon (Kindle, Paperback, Audible) YouTube | Instagram | Amazon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 11

(Season 2: Ep. 11) God Bless My Frenemy

In this spontaneous bonus episode, Jaxon reflects on something many of us struggle with but rarely talk about openlywhat happens when friendships end. Sometimes the people who once meant the most to us slowly become strangers or even feel like enemies. But what if forgiveness isnt pretending nothing happened? What if its simply acknowledging that you cared deeplyand that the hurt you carried eventually turned into bitterness? In God Bless My Frenemy , Jaxon explores the uncomfortable truth that healing sometimes means letting go of the resentment weve been holding onto. Not to excuse what happened, and not to rekindle the relationshipbut to free ourselves. Because sometimes the most honest form of peace is this: Youre no longer my friend but youre no longer my enemy either. Just a human being who once mattered. Safe Space with Jaxon releases new episodes every Friday, exploring creativity, faith, philosophy, and the human experience. Book: Only Us: Searching for Identity & Humanity https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964252431 Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 12

(Season 1:Ep 12) Ancient Mistakes

Just because something is ancient doesnt mean its right. In this episode, Jaxon challenges the assumption that age equals truth. Ancient texts, traditions, and teachings didnt fall from the sky untouchedthey were written by people with motives, contexts, power structures, and blind spots. And if were willing to question modern systems, we have to be brave enough to evaluate ancient ones too. This conversation isnt about dismissing faith. Its about discernment. Its about learning to ask why something was written, who benefited from it, and how its being used today. Jaxon also turns the spotlight toward the presenthighlighting that there are pastors and leaders doing it right right now. People living the message through action, humility, and servicewithout building personality cults or demanding loyalty to a single man at the top. Maybe the future of faith isnt about defending old mistakes. Maybe its about amplifying present integrity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 12

(Season 2: Ep. 12) The Illusion of Naming the Unnameable (w/ Keith Giles)

What if the moment we gave God a name we lost something? In this episode of Safe Space with Jaxon , Jaxon sits down with best-selling author, speaker, and Heretic Happy Hour co-host Keith Giles for a thought-provoking conversation on humanitys need to define the Divine. Keith Giles is the author of the seven-part Jesus Un series and the SOLA series, and has been featured on CNN with Anderson Cooper, Coast to Coast Radio, USA Today, BuzzFeed, and John Fugelsangs Tell Me Everything. His recent Quantum Gospel worksexploring texts like the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Maryhave become Amazon best-sellers, continuing to challenge how we understand faith, Jesus, and the nature of God. From ancient golden calves to modern religious language, this conversation explores how names, labels, and doctrines can quietly become the very idols we think weve left behind. Have we mistaken the name for the reality? Together, Jaxon and Keith unpack: Why humans feel the need to name and define God How theology and religious identity can become modern-day idols The deeper meaning behind the kingdom within What it looks like to move beyond labels and live out love At the center of this conversation is a simple but challenging idea: Maybe God was never meant to be namedonly experienced. And maybe love was never meant to belong to religion at all. This episode is for anyone questioning, deconstructing, or reimagining their understanding of faith, spirituality, and what it truly means to live out love without borders. Only Us: Searching for Identity & Humanity by Jaxon Phoenix (foreword by Keith Giles) available now on Amazon Follow Jaxon: Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 YouTube: Awakening to Lifes Mirage Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 13

(Season 1: Ep. 13) Escaping the Silo

Before we kick off Season 2, here is a piece I created called "Escaping the Silo". This will be vision moving forward! We live in a world where our beliefs are handed to usnever questioned, never tested, just accepted. We inherit our reality like dirty goggles, clouding our vision, distorting the truth. But what happens when you take them off? When you stop blindly following and start asking the questions that were never meant to be asked? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 14

Season 5 Ep. 5- Intuitive & Intention

What if intuition is the feeling before we have the wordsand intention is what we choose to do once we finally name it? In this episode of Safe Space w/ Jaxon, Jaxon explores intuition, intention, fear, belief, and the stories we use to make sense of being human. From that feeling in your gut when something no longer feels true, to the freedom that comes from finally saying what you actually believe, Jaxon asks some uncomfortable questions: What if everybody has it rightand everybody has it wrong? What if some of our deepest beliefs are shaped by the tribes, religions, politics, cultures, and communities surrounding us? And what if a story doesn't have to be literally true in every detail for something real to come from it? Using everything from Adam naming the animals in Genesis to the childhood heartbreak of discovering professional wrestling was scripted, Jaxon wrestles with mythology, certainty, spirituality, meaning, and the difference between a constructed narrative and a genuine human experience. Because maybe the question isn't only Is it true? Maybe we should also ask: What did it produce? Love? Compassion? Healing? Community? Fear? Division? At some point, you have to look at the fruit. A good tree bears good fruit. Safe Space w/ Jaxon is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio. Follow Jaxon on Instagram: @jaxonphoenix88 Watch more on YouTube: Jaxon Clips 26 Safe Space w/ Jaxon is brought to you by Quoircast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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