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
