
THE JAIME LUCE PODCAST
HOST: JAIME LUCE
In this powerful and sobering episode, Jaime Luce takes us deep into the Word, examining the story of Jephthah in Judges 11 and the seriousness of making vows to God. From Old Testament covenant culture to personal testimony, Jaime emphasizes the weight of our words, the spiritual consequences of broken promises, and the blessing of obedience. This isn’t milk… it’s meat. It’s a spiritual workout designed to grow your faith, sharpen your awareness, and deepen your reverence for the God who hears every word you speak.
Key Scriptures:
- Judges 11:1–40 (The story of Jephthah and his vow)
- Ecclesiastes 5:4–8
- Deuteronomy 23:23
- Matthew 5:33–37
- Numbers 30:2
- Acts 5:1–10 (Ananias and Sapphira)
- Proverbs 18:21
Main Takeaways:
- Your words have power. Life and death are in the power of the tongue.
- God takes vows seriously. A careless promise can bring unintended consequences—even when made in desperation.
- Even believers in moral decline understood the seriousness of vows. The closing chapters of Judges reveal that even wayward Israelites wouldn’t break an oath.
- Personal testimony affirms biblical truth. Jaime shares a powerful story of how her husband made a vow to God—and what happened when they delayed fulfilling it.
Words shape your future. Whether spoken to God or over your own life, words matter. Jaime shares the inspirational story of marathoner Jesse Itzler and Navy SEAL Chad Wright to illustrate how declaration fuels endurance.
📌 Quotes to Remember:
“Don’t make a vow if you don’t intend to keep it.”
“The words you speak have the power to bless your life or curse it.”
“God didn’t forget what he promised… did you?”
“Be a person of your word, because you serve a God who honors His.”
Where to Dive In:
(00:09) – The Power of Spoken Words
(09:44) – Jephthah’s Vow and Sacrifice Interpretation
(17:50) – The Power of Fulfilling Vows
(34:02) – The Impact of Vows and Depravity
(50:47) – The Importance of Keeping Promises
(01:01:48) – Harnessing the Power of Spoken Words
(01:13:57) – Connecting With Jamie Luce’s Ministry
Resources:
📘 Get Jaime’s book You Don’t Need Money, You Just Need God
Free chapter of Jaime’s new book: You Don’t Need Money, You Just Need God: https://jaimeluce.com/book/
Need Prayer or Want to Share a Testimony? https://www.jamieluce.com
About your host: Jaime Luce’s testimony has daunting personal mountains and treacherous financial valleys. She was trapped in day-to-day stress and couldn’t see a way forward. But how she started is not how she finished! And she wants you to know God has a plan for your life too, no matter how tough it seems. Today, Jaime has been married to the love of her life for almost three decades, owns two companies, and has become an author and podcaster. God’s way is always the blessed way!
Free chapter of Jaime’s new book:
- You Don’t Need Money, You Just Need God: https://jaimeluce.com/book/
You can find Jaime on YouTube, Facebook @jaime.luces.page, Twitter @jaime_luce, Instagram @jaime_luce, and on all major podcast platforms.
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