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College Student Shares Jesus with Strangers for 365 Days Straight | Guest: Layne Boyce
Layne Boyce stood up on an airplane and preached the gospel.
Not because she had a mic.
Not because she felt ready.
But because the Holy Spirit told her to.
That moment wasn’t an outlier -it was just a typical day in her yearlong commitment to share Jesus with a stranger every single day.
In this episode, we talk about where that boldness comes from, what it costs, and how God moves when we stop worrying about looking weird and just obey.
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the Holy Spirit was like, you're gonna stand up on this airplane and you're going to just open air, preach. So I did. Yeah. How could I not share that? How selfish of me to just not tell people, even if it makes me look weird or stupid or embarrassed like. Who cares.
Kayley:Well, hello everybody. This is your Bible Bish podcast host Kayley Bishop, and I am so excited to bring my girl Layne Boyce into the studio to share with you all of the amazing things that God is doing in her life. And let me tell you, it's big and it's bold. And she puts me to shame, man. She is going out there ferociously talking about Jesus, and I'm just so excited that you're here, Layne.
Layne:I'm so excited to be here. Kayley, thank you so much for inviting me.
Kayley:I mean, as soon as I walked in, you were just effervescent. I was like, she is ready to just go. Off to the races. We're letting her out of the gate and she's gonna go run with the Holy Spirit wind. That's right. That fresh wind. Amen. Okay. So I just learned that you are studying commercial voice at Belmont University. Yes. And I knew you were a Belmont student. You're a senior, you're about to graduate. Yep. But I had no idea for some reason that you were a singer because I'm so focused on the Jesus complex in your life. Um, but to all of y'all that are listening. The first time I met Layne was at my house. Yeah. Which was like, how does that happen? Well, I met Layne through a Bible study that I attend on Tuesday mornings off of Music Row, and we were meeting out of my house this specific Tuesday morning and she showed up and I just remember sitting with Layne on my couch and having the best Spirit-filled conversation and I was just like, there is something on this girl. She gets it, she knows it. Mm-hmm. And so with that said, I just want you to let them know like what is your Jesus story? When did faith become real to you? What was the conversion breaking moment for you?
Layne:Yeah, so honestly, I came to Jesus two years ago and it was my sophomore year of college. And similar to a lot of people, I grew up in a Christian household where we went to church and knew it was the right thing to do, but I was still living a double life and didn't feel any conviction about the way I was living, and was just thinking I can live however I wanna live and then still love God and believe in him. Um, but it was my sophomore year in February, 2023 when I had a huge turnaround moment and I fully encountered Jesus and surrendered my life. Repented and accepted him into my heart.
Kayley:What happened in that? Like was there a relationship that went sour? Like what was the breaking point for you to be like, I actually need God?
Layne:Yeah. Honestly, I came to the end of myself and I was realizing that I was trying to put my identity and satisfaction in things that were ultimately fleeting Okay. And weren't filling me. And there was still that God-sized hole in my heart where I was like, I'm missing him. Mm-hmm. And so basically I came to the end of myself. And I realized, wow, none of this is gonna work. Um, I tried when, when it came to success or money or relationships, even just good things, um, that ultimately Jesus can only satisfy. Yeah. And so I cried out to him one night and I was like, Jesus, I need you. And he met me there. And that was actually a month before I was saved. And that was a true moment where I opened my heart to him and realized I needed a savior. And a month later at a revival at Belmont that started in Asbury, Kentucky. I don't know if you heard of the revival. Oh my
Kayley:God, I do remember that. Yeah. Me and a dear friend of mine, he's actually my drummer, spirit-filled man, adore him so much. We were going on and on about Asbury because there was a huge revival that was lasting for a while. Yes. You were up there.
Layne:I wasn't there, but it was so big that it was spreading across America to different college campuses. Wow. Wow. There was something huge happening there. Oh, God was moving like crazy. And so basically, um, Belmont students hosted an atmosphere for us to come and just be in the presence of God. And they shared the gospel and we were worshiping and it lasted about a week. And so I just felt led to go and I went by myself. At this point, I didn't really truly know the Lord yet. But I felt that tug. Okay. And so I just showed up and he met me there during that revival.
Kayley:Okay. So go back to when you, I guess you were in your room and you cried out for help. Like How did Jesus show up for you? Because I think there's a lot of people that. Are, have probably been in the same shoes as you, where like they're living their life, but they're not really fully submitted to God. They don't really know what it means to submit their life to God. Yeah. Um, or what it means to really ask him for help. And so if, if you're, if you're out there listening, I, I really want Layne to explain that a little bit more deeply because there is a moment. Yeah. Like did you hear him speak to you?
Layne:There is a moment. So it wasn't like an audible voice at that time. Okay. It was like his peace just flooded me for the first time and I just like felt his peace. Mm. And just this knowing that he was there. Wow. And he reassured me that he was there and I began to just read the Bible too. And during that time he began to speak as well.
Kayley:Did you think or did you, uh, react differently to reading the Bible post that encounter? Because I'm sure you read the Bible before, maybe not as often. Yeah. So what was it like reading scripture post Jesus help me moment. Yeah.
Layne:It was like the words were just coming off the page and truly coming into my heart. And it was like, for the first time I was truly coming to know the man Jesus. Yeah. And before it was like, you know, growing up in summer camps and going to church and, and hearing about Jesus and seeing the scripture on the screens. But I never really took the time to pursue that on my own. Mm. And that's something huge that I always promote is like building a relationship with Jesus. Yeah. And that it's not just on Sunday Services. No. Like he wants to talk with you every single day and he wants to have that relationship. And so the difference was that I was seeking more. Yeah. I was seeking just by myself, just me and him, and not in the church walls and not through my parents' faith, but really making that decision for myself to follow him.
Kayley:I was talking to somebody recently about the Lord and yeah, it was, it was at a believers event and so I just assumed everybody there kind of had some sort of testimony with God. Mm-hmm. But there was this individual and they were like, you know, I, I'll come to God, I just gotta clean up myself a little bit. Like I just gotta take care of some things before I, you know, go to church and like really dive in. And I just was like, you do know. That's the point. You have to go with your mess. Like you don't catch a fish before you clean it. Right., Or you, you don't clean a fish before you catch it. I totally just butchered that. It's fine. It's totally fine. I knew I knew what you were, you knew what I was saying. But it's the same thing with Jesus. Like he, He wants you to bring your mess to him, right. So that he can redeem it. I mean, if, if we were, if it was up to us to clean ourselves before walking into the church, then it would be entirely performance based. Exactly. This faith performance based, and we will never measure up, we will never perform to the amount of perfection that is required, right. For us to have. Have access to heaven. Like we actually need this great intercessor and mediator who is Jesus and Amen. I mean, he just allows me to walk around free. Yeah. Like I don't have to think about my crap. I do. I still do, but like I don't have to think about it anymore. He's so good. Yeah.
Layne:It's not that sin consciousness, it's noticing that, wow, I'm saved by his grace through putting my faith in him. And through that, like naturally our desires begin to change. Yeah. And I always talk about how like it's, it comes with a surrendered heart. Mm-hmm. And lowering ourselves and realizing like, Lord, have my life. Yeah. Be Lord of my life. It
Kayley:really is true. Humility.
Layne:Humility. Yes.
Kayley:Okay. So how does, how did your faith conversion change just the dynamic for you in school? Um, did that shift, like what you decided to put an emphasis on? Mm-hmm. How did it change your family life?
Layne:Yeah, so I would say when it came to school, um. Being so focused on music. That's been, that's always been something that I've known my entire life is singing, and I've been doing it ever since I was a little girl. And after I met Jesus, then I began writing Christian music and writing about him. And then I began listening to mostly Christian music. And it was like he was just beginning to just change what I was putting out and also what I was digesting and like the music that I was listening to. And it's like I realized that the gifts that I've always had now get to be used for his glory. Yeah. And that's the beautiful thing, is like he puts gifts in every single person. Mm-hmm. And then once we meet Jesus, then he shows us how he wants us to steward those. And so I would say that's how it shifted with. School and with family. When I first met Jesus, they were like, what happened to you? Like something is different. They were like, are you a nun now? Like is this like your new phase? Like what is happening? Yeah, because it was drastic. Yeah. Like I'm telling you, I had a 180. Wow. It was like I walked in to that revival, like completely different person than when I walked out of there. Wow. Yeah.
Kayley:Wow. Yeah. And you know, I feel like that's my life too, in a lot of ways. Or maybe it was like more of a slow progression. But there, it, there was definitely a moment where I had to take off the crown and put it on him. Yes. And be like, you know, I don't wanna be the king of my life or the queen of my life. Like I really messed it up. I should not be in charge of me. I really shouldn't. But with the giftings, I understand what you're saying. Like, you, you start to think of. Just music and what you do and how it can glorify God. Yeah. I remember everything changed for me performance wise when I started approaching the stage. Not from a place of receiving something from the audience, right. But actually giving the gift that I'd been given.
Layne:That's so good.
Kayley:And it actually changed. Just how nervous I get on stage. Like I don't really get nervous very much. Yeah. Because my focus is not on me.
Layne:Wow. I'm so glad you're talking about this.'cause this is a real thing that happened to me too.
Kayley:Yeah. And your focus actually becomes externalized. Exactly. You start to care more about the souls in the room. Yep. And how, what you're saying, and singing can minister to them. That's right. Yeah. And it's not about you. And like obviously like when you get an applause or when you get some feedback from the audience, it fuels your fire. Yep. Puts wind in your sails. It lets you know that they're awake, that they're listening, that they're receiving, and it can, you know, fill you, fill you up. But like at the same time, my greatest accomplishments on stage are after I get off and I have people come up to me with tears in their eyes and saying like, wow, I really needed that. Mm. That's when it's like, okay, we're, we're tracking. Yeah, we're cooking with grease.
Layne:Yep, that's right. And like even recently at Belmont, like we have these seminars where we sing for our classmates and my instructor and classmates would say, just every time you get up there, I just see this light around you. And I just feel like this, like joy and like, like are just brought to tears. And I know that it's Jesus through me because every time that I speak, I sing it's not about me anymore. Yeah. And it's literally, God use me as a vessel. And as I speak, as I sing, have your way and I want people to encounter your presence and I want people to feel your love. And that has completely changed things, like you said, with nerves. My nerves have like lowered so much. It's actually crazy'cause I'm like, wow. It's just such an honor and a blessing and privilege to just do everything for his glory. And there is scripture that he spoke to me months back that have literally changed me. And it's Matthew five 14 through 16 that says, you are the light of the world. Yes. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden neither mm. Do you light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Yes. Instead, you put it on its stand and it gives light to everyone in the house. Yes. So that everyone can see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven. And so it's realizing, wow, like the light he's put within me. It's for others. Yeah. It's so great. It's just such a beautiful thing just to allow him to have his way through us.
Kayley:I, you know, it's funny that that verse really hit you because that hit me last year. I was actually, wow. When I sang at the Ryman. Yeah. I sang, you're My Sunshine. And I quoted that scripture because to me, like the most powerful thing you can do with your gift is to put it on a stand and allow the entire room to be illuminated. Yes. And that's what our gifts do. And that's like when we submit 'em to the Lord. It's like you don't wanna hide good things, you wanna put 'em on display. And the idea of it illuminating, like allowing people to see through the dark. Yeah. There's something really profound about that. There really is. Layne, I am, I'm just impressed by you. I mean, I look, I remember back when I was a senior in college and goodness, I didn't even know who I was. I was sort of leading bible studies, but at the same time, like didn't really have this huge, crazy life changing moment with God. Yeah. I think I was still my own god and yeah, I didn't really have a lot of mentorship and so yeah, I just, I love that you're sitting here and that you are like a Timothy, you're like a young Daniel. Mm-hmm. You're going out boldly and bold Boyce. Bold Boyce, Layne bold Boyce.
Layne:I receive that
Kayley:and so , really the reason I wanted you on this podcast. Is to talk about this crazy initiative that you've started, and I just want you to tell everybody about it. I know you've called it Jesus 365, but mm-hmm. Tell everyone what it is, and I just wanna hear you pop off about it because I'm just. So impressed.
Layne:Yes. I'm so excited to share about it. So the Jesus 3 6 5 movement was actually started by Trinity Queen. Shout out to her. She's such a sweet sister in Christ, and she started this movement last year. And then for this year of 2025, she's invited believers to join in. Okay. And so basically we shared Jesus with someone every single day of the year. And so through that I was like, I'm up for this challenge because I had already been feeling God stirring me. Wow. To be more bold in my faith. Wow. And sharing his goodness. Because last summer I had this moment where I was like, man, I literally have the truth that sets other people free within me. Yeah. Yeah. How could I not share that? How selfish of me to just not tell people, even if it makes me look weird or stupid or embarrassed, like. Who cares. Like people need to know Jesus. They're all looking for him. And so I was like, you, you know what? It's on. I'm gonna do it. So every day I've been posting testimonials and conversations, um, of interactions, just sharing Jesus with someone every day and man, God has just moved so much. Okay. It's been amazing.
Kayley:What day are you on now?
Layne:Day 100. This is day 100. Oh my. Today's day 100. Did you already share Jesus today? I did. So today was so fun. I actually had like 15 minutes in between classes and I said, okay, Lord, like I have enough time to talk with someone. Just lead me where to go. I see these frat guys walking on campus with a megaphone, and I was like, okay, I'm gonna go chase after them. So I go up to them, I'm like, Hey, can I pay you$5 to use your megaphone? And I literally shouted the gospel from the rooftops. I was like, what a. What a crazy, fun day. 100 that, what did they say God had in store? They were totally cool with it. They were cheering it on, so it was great.
Kayley:I am just like, I, you know, I, I share the Lord a lot with random people that I meet in. Yeah. In life, just because I want to. And at some point when you're walking in the fruit of the spirit, like yes, they will know you by their fruit. That's right. You will know them by their fruit and so it's like, you know that the patience, kindness, gentleness, self-control. Faithfulness, like all of those things that are a byproduct of knowing God, you exemplify them as you go about. Yeah. And so when they're saying like, there's just this glow about you Layne, I mean it's, it's totally the fruit of the Holy Spirit, like you are that self-controled, patient, kind woman of God. And when people encounter kindness, they're like, wait, there's something different about you. Yeah. And then you're like, well, I'll tell you what it is. I've got the keys to the kingdom. That's right. You want, you wanna take a ride? Like I'll, I'll tell you how it is. And I've actually started, like with this podcast, I really wanted to make merch. That was, I. Like covert Christian and overt Christian, and the covert stuff would be like conversation starters. Yeah. And it's working because I put on a hat 9 3 7, which stands for Matthew 9 37 for the harvest is plenty, but the laborers are few. Mm-hmm. And I put that on a hat, just 9, 3, 7. And this gentleman I was eating at, at a diner in West Nashville called Wendell's. It's my favorite little spot. And this old man was like, excuse me, I wanna know about your hat. And I just slid right up to him and I was like. Oh, do you, let me tell you. And we had this beautiful conversation and he's since like subscribed and he's like, man, you're like, you're one of the real ones. Wow. Because you know, in a sea of people that proclaim Jesus, very few are actually walking with him and know him. Yeah. And being bold and Yeah. Like with the understanding that the best gift you can give is that breakthrough for someone. Yes. And so, okay, I've said enough. Keep going. I wanna hear. Like the worst experience you've had in this situation so far in this this time? Oh my gosh.
Layne:Yeah. So honestly, the first thing that comes to mind is a one-on-one encounter I had with someone and I just went up to him and it was in my apartment complex, like in the front office, and I was just asking him questions and I asked him if I, if I could share the gospel with him. And prior to asking, he was mentioning that, he's like, yeah, like I do go to church. And basically that he was a believer. And as soon as I mentioned the gospel, he got really angry and like didn't wanna hear about it. And I was like, what? Like how does that make sense if he's a believer? And so that was definitely an experience that threw me off. And I was what like, and that's even happened before with like, um, Boldy proclaiming the gospel, like open air preaching and things. Sometimes even believers will get uncomfortable and be like, oh, I don't really like the way that you did it. Right. But ultimately. Like scripture says, as long as it's being told. You know, like, wow, that's something to celebrate. And that's what we're all called to do, um, is to share the good news. So I would say that's like the first, um, incident that comes to mind.
Kayley:Okay. Yeah. What is your favorite so far?
Layne:My favorite? I would say, honestly, this kind of ties into that. It's kind of like. It was a hard one, but it was also like one of my favorites is I was on an airplane and these are like all the crazy bold stories. Most,
Kayley:is this the one you posted?
Layne:Yes.
Kayley:This one freaked me out in the best way. I was like, oh my goodness. You're like, what?
Layne:And most of the, most of like, um, my like conversations with people are one-on-one, but like, this is just like one of those really bold moments where the Holy Spirit was like, you're gonna stand up on this airplane and you're going to just open air, preach. So I did. And there was these ladies that were getting super angry and like yelling at me. I've never had that happen before. Like I've never been like yelled at to stop. And in that moment I was like, oh. And then I realized, I was like, wait, this is just like, they're just mad 'cause I'm talking about Jesus. Like I gotta keep going because it's Jesus. There's clearly someone who needs to hear this on this airplane. Woo. So I kept going and it was one of my favorites because afterwards, like I had a lady come up to me and we prayed together, I felt led to go up to another couple in the back of the airplane and prayed for them. Like God moved on that plane. Wow. Um, even with the persecution. So that was a really, really cool incident.
Kayley:Like you don't just out of nowhere decide to stand up on an airplane while people are getting seated, putting their luggage up in the bins and all of a sudden just start proclaiming. I mean, have you, have you ever been to New York City? I have. Have you been on the subways?
Layne:Uh, I think so. It was like my freshman year of high school. Okay. So, so I had to have, yeah.
Kayley:I mean, it's really common in most subways where you'll get these people that kind of walk through the subway trains and they start spitting their preaching or whatever it is Yeah. That they're saying. Or like they're, they're trying to like peddle for money or whatever. And it just reminded me of that because oftentimes, I mean, it's just so normal. Nobody really pays attention too much. Yeah. Of the subway crazy people. But for you to get up on the plane, I just. I was like, Lord, this is really outstanding, and something I feel like I don't see in young people. Yeah. I mean, I, I really feel like you're in a league of your own. Hmm. And I mean, how does that feel though for you? Do you feel isolated? Do you feel like you're on an island? Especially compared to people that are your age but are like way more immature in their faith, where are you sitting right now in your community?
Layne:Yeah, I would say God is actually so good. He's so faithful because he literally at the perfect timing opened a door for me to be part of a ministry called Pulse 100, and it's literally a hundred evangelists from across America from the ages of like 18 to 25. So I, I'm like literally in this community of 99 other evangelists. And so we cheer each other on and they're also super bold in their faith and love sharing Jesus with people. So like, if anything, it's just set more of a fire in my heart to know, wow, I'm really not alone doing this. And even when I come back to Nashville and I'm just going about my day by myself, evangelizing, knowing that I have my brothers and sisters in Christ who are also doing the same thing wherever they're planted and their harvest is. So it's actually been so beautiful, um, and I've been a part of this community for the past like eight months, and we've been just growing together and having masterclasses and retreats and girl Yeah. Cheering each other on.
Kayley:So how has your life changed? Since, since all of this started, since Jesus, 365, day one.
Layne:I mean, I think back to like last summer when God called me to start posting on social media and I said, God, I don't even really like social media. Like I don't want it. And he was like, no, like you're gonna start posting videos about me. So I was actually sharing just. Scriptural videos and just Sure. Topics that God was putting on my heart. And that's how things started. Yeah. And then once I got involved with Pulse in the fall, and then once this Jesus 3, 6, 5 movement happened, it's like things just started to get the ball rolling. And then these videos and content just became about that Jesus 3, 6, 5 movement. Yeah. And so through there, I've had more opportunities to not only like sing, but to speak and to write. And so it's been really cool to see how God is showing me. I know you mentioned this earlier that like. It's not just your voice. Mm-hmm. That you know, like you're his daughter. And similar for me, he's been teaching me like beyond being his daughter first and foremost, that like, not only am I a singer, but I'm a communicator, you really are speaking, writing, and singing. And so he's really just showed me that he wants to use me in all three of those areas.
Kayley:So when did you first open air preach?
Layne:Hmm. Actually New Year's Eve on an airplane on it.
Kayley:So you've done an airplane thing multiple times now? Yeah. Stop.
Layne:Yeah. Something will just take over and the Holy Spirit's like, yeah, there's, you're going to preach to this whole plane.
Kayley:I am shooketh . Yeah. Okay. Well, how did that go?
Layne:It went really good and it was like I wasn't, it was just super quick and it wasn't like I was shouting it from the rooftops. It was just like, Hey, everybody, like to, everyone who was around me and just shared the gospel and people were clapping and actually after, I love that, that encounter, um, and doing that. I think it was that airplane where this woman turned around and said, or maybe this is a different airplane. I, I'm getting 'em all, they're, they're all kind of like blended together. But, um, this woman turned around and she was like, I literally am like on my way back from, I think she was like at a psych ward or something. Oh. And she was like, I literally was in su, a super depressive state and I met God there and he gave me hope. And I said, and I said, can I pray for you? Like Jesus loves you? And so literally like. If I wasn't obedient like that divine appointment wouldn't have happened. Ugh. So good. Like she literally was just in the pit and like going through so much darkness and struggle that showed her God and his faithfulness and literally like got to pray for her and she just got to encounter Jesus again on that airplane. Oh, you know, so good. We never know how our obedience don't is going to produce, produce fruit. We don't. It's fruit that's unseen. Some of it's direct fruit and we see it, but a lot of it's not seen.
Kayley:Yeah, you don't know.
Layne:It's like we don't know.
Kayley:That's one question I'm gonna have for the Lord, be like, okay. Yeah. All the times that I obeyed and I didn't see the result of obedience, like can you just show me? Yeah. I just wanna see. Yeah. And out of my own curiosity, not that I need the validation, but you know, he's working so much together. Yeah. At the same time he is. And especially the, the long-term obedience moments where you did something years ago and then. It slaps you in the face 10 years later and you're like, wow, I had no idea. Yeah. And sometimes that happens to me, like people that have been following me for years, they'll be like, you know, I never told you this, but years ago you said this and it. Changed me here. And I'm like, wow. It's so comforting. I actually had a moment of obedience recently that inspired more obedience. Mm-hmm. And I'm gonna talk about my roommate who's actually in the studio right now. I just love her so much. But I decided to get baptized again, um, because I heard a message about baptism and it was just put so plainly to me that baptism is the outward declaration of the inward, of the inward. Conversion or change. Yeah. And it's similar to, you know, like people wearing, um, a wedding band. It, it symbolizes, oh, I have made a covenant with another, we are married and this is my declaration of this, like my outward symbol. Mm-hmm. And I was thinking to myself like, I got baptized before there was really a heart conversion. I, I think I need to do it in the right order now. Mm-hmm. And. Part of me was like, I mean, is it really necessary? Like, I'm really walking with you, God, like I know I've been baptized, but like, what do you wanna do with this? But I just knew he wanted to, and I seized the opportunity. Ended up going to Oklahoma City, brought my friend and my roommate with me and I was leading worship in the church. And then at the fourth service I was gonna get baptized. And right before the fir fourth service started, they made an announcement that there was gonna be a second baptism. And I look over and I was like my roommate. Oh my goodness. She's getting baptized too. And it was like the best gift I could have been given. And I just remember telling the girls, even beforehand, I said, I really want a fresh word when I come up outta that water. And they were like, well, what was the word? And I said that my obedience led to somebody else obeying. Wow. And I'm like, that is so good. Like. Lord, you're so kind. Because I didn't really know what we were doing. I didn't have like flashing green lights like move ahead. I just had like a whisper. Yeah, just a nudge. Yep. And I thought to myself, what is this gonna hurt? Yep. Now I get to proclaim Jesus. Now I get to explain like the fruit of knowing him and really what baptism is. Yeah. A declaration of what has been converted inside. Amen. I'm like that people need to know that people are getting baptized left and right and they're, they're just getting sprinkled with water like they're Yeah. And don't even understand. They're just getting wet. Like the Yeah. Like, yep. But there's so much more like the spiritual implication.
Layne:Water and spirit.
Kayley:Water and spirit. Yeah. And so I love that you brought up that obedience, that obedience moment because it's so good. It is. Okay. So how do you feel just obeying in walking in Jesus. 3, 6, 5. Yeah. How do you feel like obedience has changed your relationship with God?
Layne:Hmm. Well, I've been learning that God loves obedience. Yeah. He blesses obedience. Yeah. And the more that we're faithful with the little, then he gives more. And so we have to learn how to steward those little moments where he is like, Hey, will you do this for me? You're like, Hey, I want you to talk to that person. Hey, I want you to post this. I want you to reach out to this person. The little nudges, it's like the more that we're in tune with those, not only is it literally being obedient to him, but it's actually gonna do something fruitful in our lives too and for others. And so obedience is just like this beautiful cycle of walking with the Lord. And it's like, I wanna be part of the miracles. Yeah, totally. I wanna be part of what he's doing. Me too. And so just tuning in and being like, Lord, like I'm open. Yes. Anywhere that I go, I invite you with me and I wanna be aware of your voice. Yes. And in tune with the Holy Spirit because it's so easy to just coast through our day. And this is why like Jesus, 3, 6, 5 has really helped just create a habit of being intentional. Thinking about, Hey, is there anyone like in this place that I'm in that I can just tell them about? Jesus?
Kayley:It's so good. It's always on the forefront.
Layne:It's always on the forefront. It's just gotten in that habit every day of, okay, like, like I literally am going to share Jesus with at least one person, and there's some days where it just feels impossible and I don't want to. But that obedience part and that challenge of doing it every day has helped to step outta that comfort zone.
Kayley:Wow. Yeah. Okay, so. I wanna go back a little bit. You, you talk about like, I wanna tune in with God. Yeah. So that I can hear Holy Spirit. Yeah. What does that look like? How would you explain, hear how you hear Holy Spirit. To someone who doesn't know if they do.
Layne:Oh, okay. Yeah. So God speaks in so many different ways. And I love when you mentioned the gentle whisper. Yeah. Because a lot of the times that's what it is. It's like that little tug, you feel it in your heart. Um, he'll speak through giving you thoughts that, you know, it's like, wait, I didn't really think of that. It just kind of pops in your mind. Yeah. It's like, oh, I think God's speaking to me. Yeah. Um, through visions, dreams. Through other people. Mm-hmm. Sometimes God will speak through someone and I'll feel it in my heart and I'm like, wow, I really feel like God was speaking that. Yeah. Through them to me. Yeah. So God speaks in so many different ways. Even like the other night I was, I had this song on my heart earlier that day. And later that night I closed up my journal. As soon as I did that song, started playing on, on shuffle and I realized that God wanted me to receive and listen to the lyrics, and I just wept because I knew that he was speaking to me through a song. Oh, so good. So he'll speak in so many different ways and like on a day-to-day basis of like, okay, Holy Spirit, like lead me to like who to talk to and just like how to move and what to say. It's honestly just being open and surrendered as a vessel, if that makes sense. Yeah. Of like give me the words to say, give me the questions to ask, highlight a person to me, and just like that constant back and forth, because he's always speaking, but sometimes we're not positioned to listen and to hear his voice.
Kayley:Ain't that the truth?
Layne:And that that can come with distractions and just busyness. Um, and even just being really tuned into our own voice when God speaks himself.
Kayley:I mean, that, I feel like that's been a big pitfall for me. And I remember last year I saw a post and it just shook me. It said Jesus didn't run anywhere. He walked. Yeah. And also, 50% of his miracles took place at the hand of an interruption. Hmm. And I was like. Okay, I'm running everywhere and I need to slow down. Yep. And if I'm running everywhere, then that means I'm less inclined to be interrupted because I'm so consumed with my order of business. Yeah. My to-do list. And I'm like, I've gotta allow myself to be more interruptible. And I think because I slowed down, especially this first quarter of the, of 2025. It was almost like God started really working in me to do this podcast and bringing all the pieces together and, and he's just like, you know, you, you love being productive, Kayley. And I'm like, I really do. Thanks for understanding that Lord. He goes, but the crazy thing about productivity is that. Jesus was so productive, and all he did was walk. He's like, just trust me. Don't stop. Like getting out from beside me. Just walk with me in stride. Yeah. Where we're going. And you're gonna be more productive than you could ever imagine. Mm, that's good. And I'm just like, why did I think that I had to run this way and this way and this way? Exactly. It literally is like, okay, God, you can have the keys to the car, but I'm gonna yell directions at you. From the, from like the shotgun seat. Yeah. It's like, and there are days that. I still do that. Just like there's days when you're like, I don't wanna witness to anybody today.
Layne:Like, and then my flesh is like, Ugh, I don't feel like it, you know? Yeah. Yeah. Like it just feels like a lot right now to like, take time outta my day to talk with someone. I'm like that. Okay. That's not of the Lord. Like my spirit is definitely willing, my flesh on the other hand is like, I gotta other things to do. I'm carried away in my own to-do list, like you said, like, yeah. It. Yeah, it's hard.
Kayley:Well, and you're also a woman too. It's like hormonally, like we're operating on a different rhythm and there are certain times where it's like, I don't wanna talk to anybody. I look like a frog. I feel like a frog. I am mean hateful and ornery. And I have no business talking about Jesus to anybody right now.
Layne:Or even times where like there'll be like a few days or a week where I feel distant from God. Oh yeah. And I'm like, where is he? Like, did he leave me? Like, oh, like I don't feel his presence. And we know that he's always still there. Right. Even when we don't physically know and like feel his presence, we know he's still there and he is still good and faithful. But there are definitely times where I'm like, I'm not on my A game right now. Yeah. Like I feel like I'm not even tight with God. How am I supposed to talk with someone else about him. Yeah. And share his love. Because something I have learned with evangelism too is like from a place of receiving his love and from that place of rest. Yeah. That it's like an overflow. Yes. And the overflow is the best way to share Jesus. Because you're already like, man, I'm just receiving his love. Yes. I'm not striving. It's just flowing. And people feel that. They feel his love through that.
Kayley:Oh, that's so good. Yeah. I was actually talking about this with a friend. The idea of. Being in rest. Yep. And encountering his glory in rest because we're so used to being a human doing, we're not a human being anymore. And if we really
Layne:Mary Martha, that's what I think about.
Kayley:Yes. Martha. Very, very Martha. And I'm like, okay, God, like you, you keep nudging me into this place of the best, most important thing in my day is discipleship. And that's literally me being with you. Wow. That's beautiful. That's just me being. With you, God. Yeah. And he's like, just let me grow you up. Let me like pour in so that you do have an overflow. Yeah. So it's like he doesn't expect us to carry on a ministry without being first filled.
Layne:Filled. Yep. There's so many times he has to slow me down and he's like, daughter, you need to just sit and be still, like, I know you have all these things that you're feeling like you wanna keep doing for me, but like once again, like. You, my love for you doesn't change based off of what you're doing for me or feeling like you have to earn it. Mm-hmm. Or even the things that we're co-laboring and doing together. Yeah. So that's the whole point. Getting to do it with the Lord and not like it's so fun like the Lord. It's alone.
Kayley:It's so fun. It's so fruitful. He takes you on an adventure. He does. I'm like, when you follow the promptings of the Lord, you find yourself in positions. You're like, I couldn't have even made this up. Exactly. And then you're having conversations and all of a sudden you have new friends that live in Hawaii. You're like, I'm gonna Hawaii next month. Like, like what? What? I mean that's what following the God Lord is like, that's the Lord. It is a theme park. Yeah. People think that following God is the lamest squarest, "you can't do anything", nun- type life.
Layne:It's the most freeing thing.
Kayley:It is the most fun I've ever had in my life adventure. Yeah. Hands down. Hands down.
Layne:Like I've tried a lot of different things. Yes. Like I've been there, like I've tried going to different atmospheres that seem like a good time and like chasing that high, chasing that good time, that good feeling. But I'm telling y'all the Holy Spirit. Woo. He's a good time. He's a good time.
Kayley:And he also, he always makes me feel good about myself.
Layne:Peace, joy, like,
Kayley:like think about for those of y'all listening, think about the person that makes you feel like a million bucks in your life. Yeah. Think about the person that is always there to cheer you on that that calls out the good things in you. And then multiply that by like. 10, 20,000, 50 million and you're gonna get how God can make you feel. Yeah, totally. Okay. So actually on that track of feelings, Uhhuh, you talk about when there are times you don't feel him. Yeah. But you just claim that he's there. I really believe that that is a mark of maturity in faith. Mm. Because he wants to disciple you into connecting with him outside of a sensory experience. Yep. I mean, it's easy to have the chills, and yet let that be like a marker of Holy Spirit's in the room. Mm-hmm. But also he wants us to grow in being able to decree and declare that he is with us always. And so that's How do you navigate ministering to people when you don't feel anything?
Layne:That's a really good question. It's like I know that beyond my, where I feel like I am with God that day, and if I feel like he's far, I still know the truth. And so I remind myself of the cross. I remind myself of what he's pulled me out of. And that refreshes me even in those days where I'm like, but God, like I feel like you're far right now, or I don't feel your tangible presence. It's like I can't deny what he's already done. Yeah. So on those days it takes me looking back. Okay. And reflecting.
Kayley:That's good.
Layne:And being like, you know, I remember two years ago when he met me, I like, I've seen his faithfulness these past two years and just seeing like what he's done and it's undeniable. That he's the way, the truth and the life. And so regardless of my feelings, this is literally taking me dying to myself every day. Yeah. And saying, okay, God, like regardless of my feelings, I'm gonna step out and I'm open. You have my Yes. Yeah. And there are people that need to know you. Regardless of what I feel,
Kayley:I honestly like, I really think I do the same. Yeah. And one thing that has come to be my greatest tool is kind of obvious and explanatory. It's the Bible. Yeah. I mean like, it's the moments when I don't feel God that these verses that I've read several times or meditated on or like studied, they all come to mind. Yeah. It's like, oh, no, no, no, wait. I have everything to combat my lack of feelings or my frustration or my confusion. Yeah. Literally in the word. Yeah. And this is to me, where studying the word regularly is such a foundational tool for us to say stay sane. Mm-hmm. I think the devil wants to come in and, and because we don't have feelings or because something's missing or something has shifted, something doesn't feel good. He wants us to forget what God has done. Yeah. Because if he, if we'll forget, then we'll abort, we'll leave. Mm-hmm. We'll try to find something else temporal that will satisfy. Right. And nothing else is gonna satisfy like him. And all we're gonna do is find ourselves living in regret. Yep. So, But I, I wanna also ask you How would you encourage someone that maybe has always wanted to share Jesus with somebody and literally just doesn't know what to do?
Layne:Yeah. I would say like something that really helped me was just starting with getting in the habit of stepping out of my comfort zone to talk with strangers. And so even if that meant just simply saying, God bless you to someone, or Jesus loves you. I'm telling you at first it feels so nerve wracking because it's like, oh, what are they gonna think? Like,
Kayley:were you shaking? I wonder if they Oh, for sure.
Layne:I was shaking in my boots. I was like, oh goodness, what are they gonna think? But over time, like I just got in that habit and then I started to share my testimony more with people. So when I'd be having conversations and asking them questions and I would get to share like my story and what Jesus did. And then eventually, um, more up to this point is when I've just begun to like. Share the gospel. So it's like those like little steps. Mm-hmm. And we just take one step and as we step out and even do it afraid and like step out in faith, like he's so faithful to meet us and, and help us and walk with us as we grow in that boldness. And like I said, like I do it scared sometimes. Like there are moments where my flesh is like this same. This is crazy. Or like, I don't want to ugh, but the Holy Spirit, like he, he's willing and, and, and he'll give boldness in those moments and he will give the words to say. so yeah, definitely taking those steps.
Kayley:That's so good. Yeah. I remember there was a time I was in Miami, I was doing this big photo shoot or video shoot for this thing. Mm-hmm. And I was just beginning to understand that God was communicating to me through visions. Mm. And I was really having a great time exploring that with him. And he was just blowing my mind all the time. Yeah. And I had encountered, you know, first Corinthians, or is it second Corinthians? It's talk about the gifts. It's like right before love is patient, love is kind. Mm. And it talks about like, you know, your gifts. If, if you do not love, they are like a clanging gong. They're worthless. Yeah, they're meaningless. And, and that's when I realized our gifts are for the kingdom. And so even though I had developed this beautiful way of communicating with God, I knew that at some point it was gonna be used for others. And I remember down in Miami at this event, the girl that was doing my makeup, I looked at her and I just had this vision of her, um, not necessarily of her actually. It was a specific vision. And, and I remember it was just like a brick. With, um, some flowers growing up out of the center, and I had no idea what it meant, but I'd just come off reading that in Corinthians and I was like, shaking. I was like, oh my gosh, Lord. Like I feel like now, now is the time. You want me to actually to share it. Share it. And I was terrified. I mean, you, I don't know her background. I literally had just met her. I was like, what is she gonna say to me? Does she even know Jesus? I don't know what. And I just looked at her and I said, Hey. Um. I just had a vision of you. I explained the vision and then I said, I really think it means that you're blooming where you're planted. And I had no idea what the vision meant. I didn't know the interpretation, but it's almost like as soon as I decided to step out and start speaking what I saw to her in obedience. Mm-hmm. God, word for word, one word at a time, gave me the interpretation of the vision
Layne:download. Yeah,
Kayley:he downloads like he's waiting for. It's the Moses sticking his staff into the Red Sea before it parted that it was not gonna part before he did that. Yeah, you have your faith is putting Yes decreeing and doing what you think, what God said he was gonna do. And so opening my mouth, beginning to tell her the vision, and as soon as I explain it to her, she starts weep. And I'm just like, wow, Lord. Like you were so on point. But I was still so afraid to say it was from him. Yeah. I was terrified. And so I come back home from this thing. I look at the call log, the call sheet for all the people that were on staff, find her number, and I text her and I said, Hey, it's Kayley. I just, you know, I was the one that talked to you. I just wanna let you know, like I was afraid to say it, but that was from the Lord. That was from God. And she, she was like, you have no idea how much I needed to hear that. Wow. And it's like we're so afraid of what people are gonna think that we don't obey. Meanwhile, walking in obedience is setting people free, literally. It's like, why are we withholding a good thing?
Layne:That's such a beautiful testimony.
Kayley:And so now I look at it as like, okay, is what I'm about to share with someone comforting, edifying. Yep.
Layne:Encouraging
Kayley:or encouraging. Yep. And, and if the answer is yes to all of that, it's God's character. Yes. Is it God's character? Because if so, I'm gonna share it. Yeah. And if I got it wrong by him, if I heard the wrong thing and if's it's still all of those things, then I'm gonna say it. Yeah. I'm not gonna withhold.
Layne:And that's what keeps a lot of us, like even me at times too, from even being obedient is, well what if it's, what if I didn't get it right? Like, or even with healing like, well God, like I feel like you're leading me to pray for this person to get healed. And what if they don't get healed? Or like, oh, I feel like you're giving me a word for this person. Like, what if it's not from you though? And it's like that unbelief and that doubt that'll try to slip in, but God is just literally waiting for us to have that faith to step out and be obedient because we don't know like how that's gonna impact someone. So your story is literally a beautiful like representation of that obedience and how God spoke directly to that girl that you literally just met.
Kayley:Oh, I had no idea.
Layne:Like how else would you know? It's the Lord.
Kayley:I wouldn't know. And that's why it's so much fun walking with Holy Spirit. It's so fun. That, and that was years ago and like, that was the start of me really finding boldness of, yeah, sharing things that were scary. But like to your healing point of like, what if this person doesn't get healed? Like I know of a pastor who now has a, a deliverance healing ministry and he believed that he was being given the gift of healing. Yeah. The first thousand people he prayed for did not get healed. Wow. And even still on the thousandth person. He said, just 'cause it's not happening through my hands doesn't mean God doesn't heal.
Layne:That kind of faith, man.
Kayley:That kind of faith,
Layne:that kind of faith.
Kayley:And it was like the damn broke. And then all of a sudden, like the power of healing is coming through him, laying hands. And it's just sometimes we have to stir and contend, and in the beginning when we're doing things, sometimes we're doing things too much for ourself and not for God.
Layne:Yes, yes.
Kayley:He's like, you are still trying to do this to get the glory.
Layne:Right.
Kayley:But I actually want the glory
Layne:and it's like we seek Jesus and it's like all those other things come with it. Yeah. Right. Because like the scripture you were talking about says is like, we have to do it all in love. Yes. And it's not in love. It's a clanging symbol. So it's like seeking Jesus and through that naturally, like all the other gifts and ways that he speaks and wants to move in love happen. Yeah. It's just part of walking in his goodness in love.
Kayley:It's so good. Girl, you're so good. I don't even know what to do with you. I'm just like. The maturity in your faith? Like what are what? What do you want now? Like say, Jesus 365 ends. Yeah. Yeah. Like what are you envisioning for your life now? What do you think God is downloading for you to prepare you for?
Layne:Hmm. Wow. Honestly, this, my, my entire life is just in his hands. Like I, the word he gave me for this year is Glory to glory. Mm. And basically for the first time in my life, I'm fully surrendering my plans and trusting his plans for me. Mm. And for instance, like I would've loved to stay here in Nashville and Music City, keep doing music and staying in ministry here, but he actually called me to missions this summer. And so
Kayley:where are you gonna go?
Layne:I'll be, um, in Pacific Northwest of America and Canada on the road. Yeah.
Kayley:Okay. Now is this a ministry group that you'll be with?
Layne:Yep. So Every Heart, it's like a branch of YWAM. So I'll be with a team, um, for 10 weeks and after that I have no idea where I'm gonna be. God's gonna show me. I know that, but that's just the crazy thing about faith is like, our lives are not our own anymore.
Kayley:No. They're not.
Layne:Like, I just want what he has for me. I Yeah. It's an adventure talking.
Kayley:It's better.
Layne:You're talking about It's so much better.
Kayley:It's way better. It's like so much better. I could have two pennies in the bank and it's still way better with him. Exactly. It just doesn't matter. Like you're happy with two pennies versus like 2 million and being completely upset and sad and depressed. Yep. It's like, it's just your state of mind, your state of spirit. Yep. Everything.
Layne:So it's like my life. I just feel like it's gonna look so different from what I ever saw it to be now that I know him, because I'm just open to whatever he has in his timing and his will. And however he wants to use my gifts, if he wants to use them at all. Like that's it. And I have so much peace and contentment in that because he's enough. It doesn't matter where I am or how much I have. He's enough.
Kayley:You know, we hear that all the time, but I think watching people walk it out is a whole nother story. It's easy to say those words, but I know you're living that and I know you actually mean it and it's true to you. Yeah. There was a book I read by Reese. It's about Reese Howells, who was the turn of the century theologian, intercessor. Do you know who he is? Mm-hmm. Oh my goodness. It's an incredible book. It's called Intercessor. Yeah, and it really revolutionized my prayer life. But it also showed me that when you give your life to God, Holy Spirit is going to ask to have domain in every part of your life.
Layne:Every part.
Kayley:Every part. And it's like, well, what? Wait, what does that mean? Well, Holy Spirit's gonna wanna have to have domain in your reputation. Like you no longer are gonna care about what other people think of you. Mm-hmm. And you're just gonna focus on what Holy Spirit's asking you to do.
Layne:We fear God, not man anymore.
Kayley:Yeah. And I mean, that's been such a tug of war for me because Yeah. You know, I've been a pe people pleaser. I've been
Layne:me too, girl
Kayley:terrified of what people would think of me.
Layne:Me too.
Kayley:Like even this podcast, I'm like, I can't even believe I'm here. I just aired my dirty laundry. Like,
Layne:come on, only God. Yeah. Like seriously.
Kayley:It's nuts, but it's, it's only him. Yeah. But then he, he shows me that he is safe for me. That he as my refuge will be the place where I find joy. Mm. It's like he gives joy to those who take refuge in him. He does. So even when I'm afraid of what man's gonna think, I can just run to his arms and know that like what he says is always the right thing and the true thing.
Layne:So good. Yeah, man. Amen sister.
Kayley:He's so good. So we're coming to the end here and I. I want you to just kind of pop off with whatever God puts on your heart to encourage any listener here, like what would be your last word in regards to boldness? How? How do you wanna embolden anyone listening to this or watching this?
Layne:Yeah. When it comes to boldness, it comes from a place of more surrender. it's crazy because on the outside you'll see me like preaching on airplanes and even like just how we've shared these stories of being incredibly bold, but it's like. If it weren't for the secret place and my alone time with the Lord, that boldness wouldn't be there. Yeah. Because it's not me, it's him through me.
Kayley:Yeah.
Layne:And so if you, if you wanna be more bold in your faith and you're like, man, like I've been keeping it to myself for too long, like, now's the time and the harvest is so plentiful. Everyone's looking for Jesus. Yeah. So just know that even if you face persecution and you're like, man, like I dunno what people are gonna think or like. This person rejected me so hardcore. It's like, but still everyone needs Jesus. We know that. you can know that like he is Lord and through getting low and humbling yourself and seeking after Jesus, that's naturally gonna become part of it. Mm. And if you're desiring to be more bold and sharing his goodness, I promise you, he will give you opportunities and he's gonna start tugging on your heart to go up and speak to people. And in those moments, you, you get to make that instant decision. Am I gonna be obedient or am I gonna back away in fear? Mm. And now's the time for you to take that step of faith into the unknown, knowing he's gonna meet you on the other side.
Kayley:That's so good. And it's okay to be a fool.
Layne:It's okay to be a fool.
Kayley:We're never experts the first time around.
Layne:Fools for Jesus. Like seriously, we're, we're all continually learning. Yes. It's a lifelong learning and it's for like longevity, you know?
Kayley:Yeah. I mean, I had to give myself grace. I'm like, it's okay to be a fool. Yeah. That was your first time getting up and doing that.
Layne:Exactly.
Kayley:Why did you think you were gonna be perfect? Exactly. Yep. It's like, but the success is that you got up and you did it and now you get to get better and better and better. Yeah. And pretty soon you're gonna be Layne Boyce open air preaching on airplanes. And when you are that person, whoever you're, whoever's listening, when you become Layne Boyce open air preaching on airplanes, give me a holler, let me know.
Layne:Come on
Kayley:y'all. Thank you so much, Layne. Thank you so much. Where can they find you on social media?
Layne:Yes. So, um, social media platforms I'm mostly on is Instagram and TikTok, and it's just my first and last name and it'll be @layneboyce_ for Instagram. It has like an underscore afterwards. And then TikTok just my first and last name. I love that. Thank you so much, Layne and my Bible Bish listeners, thank you so much for tuning in. Yet again, I'm so glad you came for the tea. I hope you heard the truth and even more, I hope that you're leaving this podcast changed. We love you so much. We're doing it in the name of love. That's right. Amen. Bye y'all.