About The Podcast

Life is messy, faith can be complicated, and some struggles feel too big to say out loud. But we believe that true freedom is found in the light, and that’s what Open Spaces Podcast is all about.
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Hosted by Jeff and Jourdan Johnson, Open Spaces began with one simple but terrifying step—sharing their own story. Jeff’s decades-long battle with same-sex attraction, their unexpected journey to marriage, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way have shaped their deep conviction: vulnerability leads to freedom. In this space, they go first—opening up about their struggles, doubts, and the ways they’ve wrestled with faith—so that others might find the courage to do the same.
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But Open Spaces isn’t just about their story. It’s about creating a collective of honest conversations where no topic is off-limits. From talking with family members about how they processed Jeff’s journey, to exploring grief, loss, and the raw realities of life’s hardest battles, this podcast is a space for anyone longing to follow Jesus with authenticity. Whether it’s struggles with identity, marriage, or faith itself—Open Spaces exists to break the silence, shatter shame, and remind us that we are all fighting something. And we don’t have to do it alone.
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Our hope? That as we walk this road together, you’ll find the freedom to share your own story, embrace the power of vulnerability, and believe again that nothing is impossible with Jesus.
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Join the conversation. There’s room for you here!