Jessica Paulino, known online as Jessi Rae, is a talented musician known for her heartfelt performances and strong faith. She shares her musical journey, offering followers a glimpse into her passion for music and spirituality. Jessica captivates audiences with engaging content, blending musical performances with messages of faith and inspiration.

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0:00 - Introduction

1:29 - How long she has been playing guitar

1:45 - Andy asks if Jess wants to pursue music as a career

2:06 - Her college aspirations in health sciences or psychology

2:18 - How posting videos on social media boosted her self-confidence

3:15 - Her interest in optometry and her experience wearing glasses at a young age

4:28 - Jess explains that optometry in the US does not require medical school, similar to Australia

5:12 - Jess explains the four-year high school system in the US

5:59 - Her social media posting schedule for song covers

6:52 - How she selects songs for her covers

7:27 - Her family is religious, but she actively pursues her faith independently

8:23 - Why she is more religious than her brothers

8:21 - Jess shares that she prays daily and reads the Bible weekly

9:26 - What her daily prayer looks like

10:16 - Story about feeling she received a response from God: "Called to serve"

11:03 - How she believes God calls her to spread faith through music

12:03 - Andy asks if many students at Jess’ school are religious

12:45 - Jess describes a person who has religion instilled in them

14:32 - Andy shares his experience attending Bible studies and hearing Christian music for the first time

16:46 - How music and youth groups have strengthened her faith

17:44 - Jess shares that she has a religious Spotify playlist

18:56 - Jess enjoys both old and new religious songs but prefers newer ones when performing

19:23 - Jess' favorite religious artist: UPPERROOM

20:44 - Andy brings up Justin Bieber’s pastor and the rise of celebrity Christianity

21:44 - Jess shares what she values most about Catholicism

22:07 - Catholicism VS Christianity regarding marriage

22:54 - Jess explains the role of Mary in Catholicism

23:33 - How Mother Teresa became a saint and the process of canonization

24:36 - Story of a saint who used technology and gaming to spread faith

26:55 - Andy asks if Jess has ever considered becoming a nun

27:39 - Why religious people have the most children

28:51 - She wants to have five kids in the future

30:52 - Her relationship with her older brothers

32:20 - Her plan to stay in-state for college due to costs

33:19 - US people can get their first job at 16

33:59 - Andy shares his experience meeting a Jehovah’s Witness in Japan

35:22 - Religious diversity at her high school

36:04 - Jess shares whether she has made more friends at school or through church

36:31 - How welcoming religious communities can be

37:57 - How religious people can sometimes be a bit judgy

39:44 - Andy shares a story about being told he is going to hell despite being a good person

43:59 - Her beliefs on judgment, repentance, and salvation

44:29 - How Jess perceives God

45:23 - Jess envisions God as a guiding light rather than a physical form

47:09 - Andy's idea of humans as “cells in God’s body”

51:27 - How Jess follows her gut feelings and spiritual discernment

52:47 - Andy explains his metaphor of a leaf flowing with the current of life

53:49 - Jess discusses the role of faith in her journey

55:28 - Why Jess prefers to express her faith through music rather than social media

56:37 - Andy reflects on his recent life discoveries

57:54 - Jess shares how drinking more water has improved her health

58:53 - Why Jess avoids drinking from public water fountains in the U.S.

59:29 - Andy discusses how tap water is safe to drink in Australia

1:00:35 - Why there are a lot of Filipinos in the US

1:01:40 - Jess shares her goal of learning bass guitar

1:08:28 - Connect with Jess

1:08:50 - Outro