
Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
Hear from the heart of Jonathan David and Melissa Helser. Songs, videos and teachings gathered from their journey.
Latest episodes

Apr 18, 2019 • 32min
Interview, Part 2: Common Questions about the 18 Inch Journey
In this episode, Cageless Birds Art Director, Justina Stevens, continues her conversation from last month with Jonathan and Melissa Helser, focusing on commonly asked questions about their school, the 18 Inch Journey. To learn more about the 18 Inch Journey, and how to partner with us, go to https://www.18inchjourney.com/donate You can also support the 18 Inch Journey by shopping at https://shop.cagelessbirds.com

Mar 21, 2019 • 46min
Interview, Part 1: The History & Heart of the 18 Inch Journey
In this episode, Cageless Birds Art Director, Justina Stevens, sits down with Jonathan and Melissa Helser to talk about the history and heart behind their school, the 18 Inch Journey. Make Applications are still open for the 2019 18 Inch Journey Phase One! Go to www.18inchjourney.com for more information, and to apply.

Feb 14, 2019 • 49min
The Song You Were Born to Sing
In this episode, Jonathan shares from his heart about songwriting and the story behind No Longer Slaves. This message was captured at the Bethel Music Songwriting Retreat with a small gathering of songwriters and worship leaders. www.jonathanhelser.com https://bethelmusic.com/retreats/songwriting/ https://shop.cagelessbirds.com

Jan 25, 2019 • 38min
Singing in the Storm
“Anyone who walks in true authority has had tremendous tension in their lives, where they made choice, after choice, after choice.” In this episode, Melissa shares on why she began singing, and reflects on walking with the Lord through seasons of suffering. www.jonathanhelser.com

Dec 13, 2018 • 31min
Friendship with the Holy Spirit
“The Holy Spirit loves friendship with us. He never leaves, he never gets worn out. His capacity for our failures and our success is outrageous. We need to become more obsessed with the nature of God than anything else.” In this message, Melissa shares a beautiful invitation to take the time to learn what the Holy Spirit sounds like and grow in dependency on Him. This message was recorded at Bethel Music Worship School in Redding, CA. For more information, go to bethelmusic.com/worshipschool/ jonathanhelser.com cagelessbirds.com

Nov 9, 2018 • 52min
The Power of Rest
"Burnout happens when our doing exceeds our being." In this message, Jonathan shares on the power of rest as a key for sustaining revival, and keeping our hearts and relationships healthy. This message was shared at Bethel Music Worship School in Redding, CA. For more information, go to bethelmusic.com/worshipschool/ To read the article Jonathan references in this episode, check out Cultivate Volume IV at shop.cagelessbirds.com

Oct 11, 2018 • 33min
Leaning Into the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the crescendo of the cross and the gift of the Father for our everyday life. In this message, Melissa shares personal stories about raising children and the value of leaning into the Holy Spirit and teaching them to do the same. This message was recorded at Bethel Music Worship School in Redding, CA. For more information, go to bethelmusic.com/worshipschool/ For more content and resources on healthy and thriving relationships in marriage, parenting, dating and relating to your parents, check out Cultivate Volume V at shop.cagelessbirds.com

Sep 6, 2018 • 30min
Unlocking Your Identity
“One of the greatest battles over our identities is actually just becoming ourselves. But when we fix our eyes on the Author, and open up the book of our hearts in surrender, He begins to write His story in us.” In this message Jonathan shares on positioning ourselves before the Father to write our stories, in our lives as it is in Heaven. For more information on our ministry, scheduled dates, and resources, go to www.jonathanhelser.com This message was recently given at Bethel Music Worship Schoo in Redding, CA. For more information on how to attend, go to https://bethelmusic.com/worshipschool/

Aug 2, 2018 • 26min
The Art of Connection
In this episode Justina, Art Director for The Cageless Birds, sat down with Melissa to ask her questions about working out healthy relationships with God and people, in light of the release of our fifth volume of Cultivate, “The Art of Connection.” To learn more about Cultivate, and to order our newest volume, go to shop.cagelessbirds.com, or www.cagelessbirds.com/cultivate/

Jul 5, 2018 • 33min
Brave Worship
In this message shared at WorshipU, Jonathan gives a call to live and lead from our encounters with Jesus, and to measure success by how much love and family are produced. ... For more information about WorshipU, an annual gathering and online school of worship hosted by Bethel Music, go to www.worshipu.com. For more information about our ministry, scheduled dates, and resources, go to www.jonathanhelser.com Have a great day.