hosted by Jessica, a space where faith isn’t about easy answers but real conversations. Each episode leans into honest stories, guest perspectives, and the kind of questions that challenge us to think deeper, grow stronger, and live out authentic faith. This isn’t a polished highlight reel it’s the in-between moments, the raw struggles, and the hope we find along the way.
…
continue reading

1
S3E12 What Heartbreak Taught Me w/ Jackie
59:11
59:11
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
59:11Jackie joins me for laughs, wisdom, and real talk on love, heartbreak, and healing. From divorce to confusing situationships to finding closure, she shares how God is teaching her contentment in this season. Plus, some Big Sis Jackie hot takes you don’t want to miss.FOLLOW JACKIE! Instagram: @thebariatricbratTiktok: @thebariatricbratFollow NSP! Ins…
…
continue reading
Unforgiveness doesn’t usually crash into our lives all at once — it creeps in quietly, like a root under the surface. And if we’re not careful, it starts reshaping our stories in ways we never intended. In this episode of Not So Parallel, Jess opens up about the weight of pain, the passive damage of bitterness, and the surprising freedom that comes…
…
continue reading

1
S3E10 The Proof is in the Receipt
41:09
41:09
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
41:09What if the very pain you’ve been carrying is actually proof that God is still at work in your story?In this episode of Almost Canceled, Jessica opens up about her own journey through divorce, mental health struggles, and the deep questions that come when life feels shattered. Through honest conversation and the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19, she s…
…
continue reading

1
S3E9 Your Wilderness Isn’t Wasted
27:54
27:54
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
27:54Ever feel invisible? Like life is passing by and no one really sees the real you? In this episode, we dive into the story of Hagar a woman overlooked, nameless, and wandering through her own wilderness. But here’s the thing: God saw her, named her, and brought hope when everything felt impossible.We’ll unpack what it means to be truly seen, how God…
…
continue reading

1
S3E8 When the Miracle Doesn’t Come, but God Does
24:09
24:09
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
24:09We expect God to move in fire, thunder, and miracles — but what if His power is in the whisper?In this episode, we walk with Elijah into the cave, into the exhaustion, into the moment where God doesn’t shout… He leans in close.I’m sharing a personal story from my own life, where I didn’t get the loud answer I wanted — but I found something better.I…
…
continue reading

1
S3E7 This Is Not the End
31:13
31:13
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
31:13What do you do when your faith is hanging by a thread? When life hits harder than your theology prepared you for? Almost Canceled is a raw, one-on-one Bible study for the ones who almost gave up. Host Jessica Franco dives into Scripture with honesty, humor, and holy curiosity — asking real questions and inviting you into the kind of intimacy with J…
…
continue reading

1
S3E6 Healing Culture Is Everywhere… So Why Don’t We Feel Better?
36:17
36:17
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
36:17We’re living in a world obsessed with “healing eras” — therapy speak, self-care checklists, and endless TikTok advice. But if we’re all working on ourselves, why do so many of us still feel stuck, lonely, or just… meh?In this solo episode, I’m unpacking the rise of healing culture, why it’s both beautiful and exhausting, and how to stop chasing per…
…
continue reading

1
S3E5 The Love Lies We’ve Been Sold
48:42
48:42
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
48:42It’s time to unlearn some things. In this episode, Janice and Jess get brutally honest about the relationship propaganda we’ve all been fed — We’re calling out the dating myths, the friendship lies, and the lowkey toxic advice we grew up on. Whether you’re married, dating, divorced, or healing, this one’s for you.Let’s talk about what real love act…
…
continue reading

1
S3E4 Navigating Us, Them, and Everything Between W/ Omar Ruiz
27:31
27:31
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
27:31In this episode, Janice and OMAR sit down to reflect on the early years of their marriage as they celebrate two years together from blending families to navigating the highs and lows and everything in between they open up about what it's really like to build a life when love comes with little ones past hurts and new beginnings.This is a conversatio…
…
continue reading

1
S3E3 Red Flags, Friendship Icks & Emotional Ghosting - Let's Unpack It.
50:53
50:53
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
50:53Ever caught yourself side-eyeing your group chat or debating whether you’re the problem? Same. This week on Not So Parallel, we’re dragging our own friendships (and maybe yours) into **Friendship Court**. From low-key toxic friend behavior to emotional ghosting disguised as “taking space,” we’re breaking down the icks, red flags, and questionable d…
…
continue reading

1
S3E2 Love without panic
39:24
39:24
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
39:24This week, we’re talking about something real—healing from anxious attachment and learning to trust in a relationship. If you’ve ever felt like you were “too much,” scared of being left, or constantly second-guessing someone’s love for you, you're not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing how God is gently walking me through this journey—teaching me …
…
continue reading

1
S3E1 New Seasons, new stories, still in therapy.
51:31
51:31
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
51:31We’re back, baby—Season 3 is here! 🎉 In this kickoff episode, we’re catching you up on all the things: new jobs, new churches, and new relationship statuses (spoiler alert: it’s official 😍). We’re chatting about what it’s been like stepping into new spaces, what God’s been teaching us along the way, and how our minds sometimes like to play little g…
…
continue reading

1
S2E21 What the Boys didn't want you to know. w/ Alex
1:16:11
1:16:11
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
1:16:11WOWZER. Did you take notes on this one?? Go back and listen again because we are covering all the things that you had questions about! Let's give Alex a warm Not So Parallel Pod welcome! Lets continue the convo! Send in your questions or stories to our email! Email: [email protected]: @notsoparallelpod_ tiktok: Notsoparallel…
…
continue reading

1
S2E20 We're getting cancelled for this one...
1:02:01
1:02:01
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
1:02:01Hi besties! This episode was made for all the laughs and to create a space where you can feel warm and cozy with your favorite internet besties. Follow us on socials! Tiktok: notsoparallel Instagram: Notsoparallelpod_Von Not So Parallel
…
continue reading

1
S2E19 The past is haunting us again...
51:41
51:41
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
51:41This was a rollercoaster of emotions LOL Ready to sing along with us? HOPE SO BECAUSE THE TRAIN IS COMING. Also, This conversation was so refreshing. We hope you are able to feel the love through the pod. We believe in you and we are cheering on those better choices <3Von Not So Parallel
…
continue reading

1
S2E18 What we didn't want to talk about.
56:09
56:09
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
56:09Friend, thanks for listening as we process out loud in this one. If you at any point related to this conversation just know that you are not alone. Let's walk through this journey together! Healing is possible and restoration is for you! So let's sit in it for a moment, safely process, and MAKE GOOD CHOICES! You got this! We got this! Cheers to the…
…
continue reading

1
S2E17 Jealousy is killing us.
1:05:50
1:05:50
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
1:05:50WHATS UP YOU BEAUTIFUL HUMAN! I don't know about you but these conversations have been so life giving. We hope today you can take a look into those areas of you that need a little extra love. 💕 SHARE THIS WITH SOMEONE YOU LOVE! FOLLOW US! Instagram: Notsoparallelpod_ Tiktok: NotsoparallelVon Not So Parallel
…
continue reading

1
S2E16 WE HAVE BEEN CURSED!
54:42
54:42
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
54:42HAPPY SPOOKY SEASON BESTIES 🎃 ! Lets talk about the real stories behind our childhood fairytales and CURSES. It's not what you think, but we hope that you take a listen and are inspired to know that greatness IS possible for you right here and right now. BOUNDARIES FOR THE SOUL: https://amzn.to/3Y1DCJzFOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: @notsoparallel INSTAGRAM: …
…
continue reading

1
S2E15 Getting rid of the dating scaries!
49:54
49:54
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
49:54Happy SPOoOoOOoKy season besties! Today we told you a real spooky story that might make you delete every dating app LOLAs we dive into the month of October we are excited to chat about the spooky parts of our lives in the hopes of making them not so SCARY. (SEE WHAT I DID THERE?) LETS CONNECT!! Instagram: @notsoparallelpod_ Tiktok: @Notsoparallel…
…
continue reading

1
S2E14 Freestyle Jazz in German & prioritizing you w/ Debra that & Jordyn
1:03:25
1:03:25
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
1:03:25POV: You finally came to a girls night with the most iconic duo. This conversation is for everyone who just needed that extra push to know that IT IS OKAY to choose to better you. We end our podcast with the saying, "Make good choices" but if we arent spending time on bettering us then good choices might never come. We hope this challenges you to p…
…
continue reading

1
S2E13 This literally saved our lives.
56:58
56:58
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
56:58Thank you for being apart of this wild journey with us. You aren't alone amiga. Let's approach with wonder this week and see what happens if we give Jesus our YES.Von Not So Parallel
…
continue reading

1
S2E12 We need to normalize this!
52:21
52:21
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
52:21FRIEND! YOU MADE IT TO EPISODE 12! This is it, go treat yourself to something delicious 😋 The podcast jess is referencing is Season 2 Episode 7 "Am I ready for them?"Von Not So Parallel
…
continue reading

1
S2E11 Friendships, Boundaries, and Reality TV
59:01
59:01
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
59:01WHAT AN EPISODE! This is one of those sit back, take your shoes off, and lets chat over a plate of chicken strips. Just us? We are you official besties here to spill the tea but also to keep you accountable to set those healthy boundaries. YOU GOT THIS!Von Not So Parallel
…
continue reading

1
S2E10 He accidentally married her??
1:02:08
1:02:08
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
1:02:08BABES! Happy episode 10!! Today we talk through some life updates, challenges, thoughts on love and dating. Are you ready for the journey? Because its coming in hot! Sit back, laugh with us, cry with us, and join in on the conversation on instagram! @Notsoparallelpod_Von Not So Parallel
…
continue reading

1
S2E9 It all really can be okay W/ Tina Gonzales
49:57
49:57
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
49:57Hi babes! Isn't my mom the cutest? It was so fun being able to spend some time just chatting with her. My hope is that you are reminded that no matter where you come from or what you have gone through that never has define where you were going in the future. We miss you, Janice and we will see you back next week with another episode of your favorit…
…
continue reading

1
S2E8 His best friend is ruining our relationship. AITP?
1:02:53
1:02:53
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
1:02:53Hi Babes!! So happy you are here! Sit back, have a good laugh with us and lets talk about the things we all face at one time or another. We have the capability to make better choices everyday, so let this podcast be a moment for you to pause and reflect. How can you take what we talked about today into your everyday? SOUND OFF ON OUR INSTAGRAM! @No…
…
continue reading

1
S2E7 Am I Ready For Them?
56:26
56:26
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
56:26WHAT IS UP YOU BEAUTIFUL PERSON?? 😇What a wild episode. Our hope is that you can feel seen and heard in these parts of your lives where maybe you don't fully have the right words or spaces to talk freely about it. So take a seat and join us as we get sappy and real about what life is really looking like. Send us some love on the gram! @notsoparalle…
…
continue reading

1
S2E6 Never Thought I'd Be Here
38:54
38:54
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
38:54Hi babesssss! 🔥So excited that you tuned in this week! Let's get vulnerable. Wherever you are listening our hope is that you feel seen and heard in those spaces that you thought no one would see. So throw the air mattress away, swing the bras, and laugh about the diss tracks. Don't forget to follow us on socials! @ Notsoparallelpod_ See you next we…
…
continue reading

1
S2E5 Why can't I just TRUST God? Ft. Porsha Mejia
53:12
53:12
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
53:12WELCOME TO THE SHOW OF ALL SHOWS. No really, aren't we just so unique? LOLThis week we have the one and only PORSHA GIRL with us! Grab a snack, hit the incline on the treadmill, or send that email, whatever it is that you are doing as you are listening, our hope is that you feel heard today! Lets dive into another fully authentic conversation toget…
…
continue reading

1
S2E4 || HELP! I'm a people pleaser and it's ruining me!
59:10
59:10
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
59:10HI BABES ✨ WE ARE BACK! So many updates! Thank you for sticking with us! We hope this episode can be a small light to remind you of what you deserve! 😘 FIND US ON INSTAGRAM! @Notsoparallelpod_Von Not So Parallel
…
continue reading

1
S2E3 GIRL, take a seat... we need to talk
59:15
59:15
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
59:15Friend, this one was real and raw and we hope it was your reminder that this world needs YOU to show up. You in your full authentic self. 😘Follow us on the gram! @Notsoparallelpod_Von Not So Parallel
…
continue reading

1
S2E2 We Broke Up Over This...
44:06
44:06
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
44:06Hi Babes! ✨This episode is just for the giggles. So if you need a good laugh or just want to play along YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! WE LOVE STORIES! You can submit your story to us! Email us @ [email protected] us on the gram! @notsoparallelpod_Von Not So Parallel
…
continue reading

1
S2E1 My Life Fell Apart... Now What?
44:02
44:02
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
44:02WE ARE BACK BABY! ✨HUGE life updates, we get REAL about our emotions, and we walk through 4 practical ways to pick yourself up when you get knocked down. Catch us every MONDAY! To see what we are doing any other day you can follow us on instagram @Notsoparallelpod_Von Not So Parallel
…
continue reading

1
9. We’re horrible friends, let’s talk about it.
1:15:01
1:15:01
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
1:15:01Von Jessica
…
continue reading

1
8. Navigating Healthy Friendships.
1:04:03
1:04:03
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
1:04:03Von Jessica
…
continue reading
Join us in an honest conversation about relationships as we demystify the idea of finding "The One". As well as asking ourselves the hard questions and becoming better everyday.Von Jessica
…
continue reading

1
6. Love Unfiltered: Navigating Non Negotiables and Celebrating Milestones.
44:17
44:17
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
44:17FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS! @NOTSOPARALLEL_POD Join hosts Janice and Jessica in this candid episode as they delve into the world of Sephora Kids, our personal relationship non negotiables, and how to transition through your relationship milestones. Buckle up as they take you on a heartfelt journey through their personal relationship non-negotiables. Disc…
…
continue reading

1
5. New year & Safe spaces
1:16:14
1:16:14
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
1:16:14Follow us on socials! Instagram: notsoparallelpod_Von Jessica
…
continue reading

1
4. Not my past || Overcoming the impossible
48:15
48:15
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
48:15Follow us on socials! Instagram: Notsoparallelpod_Von Jessica
…
continue reading

1
MERRY CHRISTMAS BESTIE! Ep.3
58:13
58:13
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
58:13Let's get cozy and reminisce on all the holiday things! Follow us on socials! @Notsoparallelpod_Von Jessica
…
continue reading
The heart of this episode lies in Jessica's inspiring journey to break through barriers and live a life filled with purpose. With authenticity and vulnerability, Jessica opens up about the challenges she faced and the pivotal moments that led her to redefine her path. Through laughter and perhaps a few tears, she shares the lessons learned and the …
…
continue reading

1
Welcome to the Pod! Ep.1
31:44
31:44
Später Spielen
Später Spielen
Listen
Gefällt mir
Geliked
31:44Welcome to "Not So Parallel," the podcast where hosts Jessica and Janice explore the intricacies of life, friendship, and the unexpected twists that bring us all together. Join these two dynamic personalities as they share their unique journeys, discussing everything from the serendipitous encounter that led to their friendship to the inspiration b…
…
continue reading