Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
489 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsMillions have been encouraged and inspired by the words of the #1 best-selling 365-day devotional "Jesus Calling." Listen to real-life stories of faith as told by those who have experienced the power of living in His presence.
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Connection Through Praise and Worship: Matt Redman & Mark Schultz
July 30, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 71.8 MBWe all value connection: to our loved ones, to the world around us, to the principles that matter to us. And our most important connection is with God, which can feel so powerful through our praise. Worship leader Matt Redman shares how music became his escape from the darkness he endured in his youth—his father’s suicide early in his life, then abuse in his teen years. But when Matt was introduced to Steven Curtis Chapman’s music in college, he found a path that would draw him near to God t...
Rewriting Our Stories, Redefining Our Lives: Scott Sauls and Jay & Katherine Wolf
July 23, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBWe have a tendency to see black and white in our stories. We believe we’re doing the right things because we don’t seem to be encountering many problems. We think we’re loving others well because we don’t see any evidence that says otherwise. But the truth is that no matter how hard we try, we will face hard problems and tough situations. We will face division and anger. But God will equip us with the tools we need to navigate life with profound faith and great love. Pastor and author Scott ...
Our Dreams, God’s Calling: Jaci Velasquez and Andy Harrison
July 16, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBDreaming, planning, preparing for the future—it’s in our nature to map out where we’d like our lives to go. But in the midst of our dreaming, it’s important to take a step back and ask God, “What do You want for my life?” Because He might have a different—and better—answer for us. When Christian music artist Jaci Velasquez was pregnant with her son Zealand, she knew he’d have a ministry of his own one day. But when Jaci discovered Zealand had autism, she wondered how he’d ever spread God’s l...
Finding What Matters Most with Daniel & Katherine Carlson
July 14, 2020 17:00 - 4 minutes - 71.9 MB[Special Series] Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson and his wife Katherine join us as we search for Peace in Uncertain Times to share how they’re rediscovering what matters most in this trying season: rest, reflection, connecting with one another, and trusting God with the future. They remind us that when we look back on times of trial, we’ll often see where God’s light was shining through. Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling books Je...
Turning Love into Action: Cynthia Garrett & Paige VanZant
July 09, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIf there’s one thing our world needs at this moment, it’s love—the kind of 1 Corinthians 13 love God asks us to show each other. TBN host Cynthia Garrett walks us through how to understand that love is not found only in words—love is an action. She explains how, when we learn to release society’s distractions, we can truly listen to the hearts of those around us, learn from their experiences, and work together for what is good and right. MMA fighter Paige VanZant turned to fighting as a cop...
The Journey from Self to Service: Gary Sinise & Dr. Derwin Gray
July 02, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThere comes a point when our faith has grown strong enough that we can turn outward and put it to work serving those who need it most. Gary Sinise comes from a long legacy of supporting the military, from brave family members who served as far back as World War I, to portraying wounded Vietnam vet Lt. Dan Taylor in the iconic movie Forrest Gump. After the events of 9/11, Gary was inspired to find more ways to serve those who sacrificed for our nation, which he details in his book Grateful A...
Supporting Our Front Line Workers with Adam Hambrick
June 30, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 136 MB[Special Series] Musician Adam Hambrick joins us as we search for Peace in Uncertain Times to share his experience as the spouse of a front line worker, the fear in facing the unknown, and the inspiration he’s found in his wife’s bravery. He reminds us to look for a source of hope and to find peace in knowing that God is in control. Adam also shares his touching new song, “Between Me & The End of the World,” written for his wife and other first responders who are battling the coronavirus on ...
Cynthia Garrett: Love Is the Most Powerful Word in the Bible
June 30, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 183 MB[Special Series] TV host Cynthia Garrett joins us as we search for Peace in Uncertain Times to discuss why it’s so important for Christians to listen to and love their neighbors. Cynthia reminds us to “turn your love into an action, into a verb.” Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling books Jesus Calling Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Cynthia Garrett Cynthia Garrett Ministries Facebook Twitter Insta...
Give Your Dreams to God: Morgan Harper Nichols & Kel Mitchell
June 25, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBWe spend so much time trying to choose a path for our futures, and it’s easy to get wrapped up in what *we* want versus what *God* wants. Artist, musician, writer, and creator Morgan Harper Nichols struggled to find her purpose, her identity, and her place to belong. By pushing herself to go deeper into connection and following God’s nudges to use her artistic gifts, Morgan found hope in showing up for others, and she realized the true definition of “grace.” Actor and producer Kel Mitchell s...
Hope for Fathers & the Fatherless: Dr. Rick Rigsby and Jerrad Lopes
June 18, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBFathers play a lasting role in our lives, and we learn countless lessons from them, like who we want to be and how we want to lead. Master communicator and motivational speaker Dr. Rick Rigsby grew up with a father who, despite being a third-grade dropout, sailed across the world, learned multiple languages, and instilled in a young Dr. Rigsby the basic life lessons that profoundly impacted the way he viewed himself and his potential. Above all, Dr. Rigsby’s father helped him see how living ...
Lifting Each Other Up Changes Everything: Dr. Dharius Daniels & Ron Hall
June 11, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBEveryone is placed in our lives for a reason. God intentionally chooses to put people in our path to teach us and to mold us into who He created us to be, and sometimes those relationships are not what we would expect. Dr. Dharius Daniels was studying to be a lawyer, until a mentor in college helped him realize that his true calling was ministry. As he began to study the Bible more intently, Dr. Daniels realized how we as individuals (and our relationships) have the ability to change lives, ...
Coping with Grief and Loss: Eddie Montgomery & Kacie Clousing
June 04, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIt’s a hard truth that none of us is exempt from the pain of losing loved ones. And while Jesus tells us that, “In this world, you’ll have trouble,” He also promises that no matter what, He will never leave our side, and that He’ll remain a rock we can lean on through the pain of loss. Our two guests, country music artist Eddie Montgomery and Jesus Calling reader Kacie Clousing, have experienced tragic losses. But as they reached for God, He paved the way to survival and healing. Eddie Montg...
When Life’s Events Bring Anxiousness with Dr. Michelle Bengtson
June 02, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 186 MB[Special Series] Neuropsychologist and author Dr. Michelle Bengtson joins us as we search for Peace in Uncertain Times to discuss how we can learn to break anxiety’s grip on us and manage it by turning to God. Dr. Bengtson reassures us that God has already provided us with the weapons we need to defeat fear, and that “worry, fear and anxiety are not our portion, but God's peace is.” Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling books Jesus Calling So...
Being Present with God During Hard Times with Dennis Quaid
June 02, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 204 MB[Special Series] Actor, singer and podcaster Dennis Quaid shares about the faith that was instilled into his life at any early age by his mother, and the special song he wrote for her that appeared in the film “I Can Only Imagine.” He also gives us a peek into his routine while confined at home during the Pandemic, including taking the opportunity to be present with God through prayer, Bible reading and connection with friends and loved ones. Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Jesu...
Dreaming Big Despite Our Circumstances with Jennie Finch
May 30, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 151 MB[Special Series] Olympic softball player and mom of three Jennie Finch shares her prayer of making the most of the time we have together; as many of us continue to shelter at home. Her hope is that God will reveal dreams we never knew we had before. She also gives tips on how her family has coped during the pandemic and how the ups and downs of a career in softball prepared her for this experience. Jennie encourages us to cling to God’s promises and through calmness and stillness, discover t...
Parenting Well During a Crisis with Dr. Meg Meeker
May 30, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 158 MB[Special Series] Parenting expert Dr. Meg Meeker joins our Peace in Uncertain Times series to share ways we can give our fears about COVID to Christ and guide our children well, despite the turmoil of this season. Meg reminds us that we can be free of the pressure to be a perfect parent and instead be one that our kids truly need: by seeking ways to be peaceful and finding the simple joys in this time. (PLUS some handy tips on how to handle the kids when they are fighting!!) Links, Product...
Joy: God’s Antidote to Pain with Dawn Barton & Ashlyn Grayce
May 28, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThrough all the highs and lows that life throws our way, there is one constant: God. Despite uncertainties, despite pain, and despite hurt, God is always there, longing for us to rely on Him to become our source of Joy. Author and joyologist Dawn Barton has faced more fall-to-your-knees pain and loss than most can imagine. And after every setback, Dawn shares she found the secret to moving forward: choosing to stand back up and look for joy. Singer/songwriter Ashlyn Grayce was raised in a ho...
Faith on the Front Lines: Craig Morgan and Louisiana First Lady Donna Edwards
May 21, 2020 12:48 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIn observance of Memorial Day, veteran and country music artist Craig Morgan and the First Lady of Louisiana, Donna Edwards, join the Jesus Calling Podcast to share how their faith, families, and a dedication to public service have shaped their lives in incredible ways. Craig Morgan served in the Army for 17 years before pursuing a country music career, which now allows him to serve military members via USO shows and special tours. After losing his 19-year-old son Jerry in a tragic accident,...
God Can Handle Our Brokenness: Andrew & Shawn Johnson East and Lisa Leonard
May 14, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBWe don’t have to be perfect to receive God’s love. He longs to meet us in our brokenness so that He can be a part of our healing. Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson East and her husband, NFL player Andrew East, share their love story that’s now blossomed into parenthood. And in their young marriage, Shawn and Andrew have weathered highs and lows, including a painful miscarriage, and they remember how sharing with their online community and hearing stories from thousands who had experie...
God Helps Us Rebuild Homes & Hearts: HGTV’s Leanne & Steve Ford and Dr. David Vanderpool
May 07, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBGod is the restorer of all, and He often works through us to rebuild lives, to touch hearts, and to transform people here on earth. Stars of HGTV’s “Restored by the Fords” brother-and-sister-duo Leanne and Steve Ford share how their supportive parents paved the way for their creative careers, encouraging their kids to try new things, even if they made mistakes along the way. When they understood failure is a normal part of life, Leanne and Steve learned to push their creativity to new height...
4 Ways To Weather The Storm Well with Pastor Jonathan Pitts
May 06, 2020 17:08 - 7 minutes - 126 MB[Special Series] Dad, pastor, author, and president of For Girls Like You Jonathan Pitts shares 4 Ways to Weather the Storm Well as we search for Peace In Uncertain Times. Jonathan shares how we need to give ourselves a little grace in this season, how saying yes to family time can bring us joy, and how being transparent about our struggles can help us lead effectively and grow our relationship with God. Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling ...
Helping People On the Front Lines: The Cookery’s Brett Swayn
May 04, 2020 21:39 - 9 minutes - 164 MB[Special Series] Brett Swayn, Executive Chef of the Cookery in Nashville, TN is one of the people on the front lines, helping others during times of crisis. He shows us what can happen when we invest in each other, invest in our world, and invest in prayer; using this time to strengthen our hearts and come closer together as God’s people. Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling books Jesus Calling Family Devotional Jesus Calling Social...
Family Connections Through Story & Song with Ellie Holcomb
May 04, 2020 21:12 - 15 minutes - 250 MB[Special Series] Children’s book author and musician Ellie Holcomb (and her kiddos!) join our Peace in Uncertain Times series to share some ways they are connecting as a family while staying at home, including reading stories, making music together, and having family devotional time. Ellie reminds what we might be able to take away in this season, sharing that, “there's so much that we always have to be grateful for, because God is always faithful and He's always near.” Links, Products...
Though We May Feel Alone, God Will Never Forsake Us: Angela Braniff and Jennifer Greenberg
April 30, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWhether or not we see Him, whether or not we feel Him, God is always near, walking beside us no matter where we go. YouTuber and mother of eight Angela Braniff shares how she checked all the boxes to gain a “perfect” life, until she realized Jesus’ life was about far more than giving her what the world considered “perfect.” By warily trusting God’s plan, and learning that she didn’t have to please others, Angela stepped out in faith and discovered a life more fulfilling than she’d ever imag...
Gifts of Joy in Seasons of Heartache with Dawn Barton
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 133 MB[Special Series] Dawn Barton is author of Laughing Through the Ugly Cry, and her personal journey through traumatic experiences have led her to believe that the obstacles in our lives should not beat us down, but give us reasons to more fully embrace joy wherever we can find it. In this edition of Peace for Uncertain Times, Dawn gives us tips on how to create joy in lives--even during difficult seasons. Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling bo...
4 Ways to Find Balance When Life Is Turned Upside Down with Hillary Scott & Chris Tyrrell
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 213 MB[Special Series] Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott and husband Chris Tyrrell share 4 Ways to Find Balance When Life Is Turned Upside Down. The musicians share how balancing routine with flexibility, checking in with each other to stay in the right mindset, juggling responsibilities and goals, and maintaining our relationships with others and God can help us achieve Peace In Uncertain Times, and the answer to an important question: Who do we want to be when this is all over? Includes a live at ...
Tested by Hardship, Trusting in Jesus: Bud Welch, Jeanne Bishop, and Christine Carter
April 23, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBOne of God’s greatest gifts is the healing we can find in forgiveness, whether we’re learning to to love and accept others or even ourselves. April 19, 2020 marked the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing, when Bud Welch’s 23-year-old daughter Julie was tragically killed in the blast. Bud shares how he turned his grief into compassion for Bill McVeigh, father of the bomber Timothy McVeigh. Bud is joined by Jeanne Bishop, who recounts how these two fathers shared losses and became th...
God Remembers Us--Even In Our Darkest Hours with Sandi Patty
April 20, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 188 MB[Special Series] Beloved GRAMMY Award winning and platinum album selling singer Sandi Patty announced in early March that she and her husband had contracted the Coronavirus while traveling. Sandi shares how, along with following the protocol for self isolating, she and her husband coped with having to be separated from family in the early days of the crises, the pain of missing important family events like the birth of a grandchild, and how she created new routines to heal her body and her s...
Seeking Joy In Uncertainty with Alena Pitts
April 20, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 81 MB[Special Series] Sixteen year old actress and author Alena Pitts shares how she’s seeking joy as we search for Peace In Uncertain Times. Alena shares what it’s like for teens whose lives have been upended by the quarantine, how she finds comfort in family time and knowing that God’s got this, and how prayer and devotion time is bringing her hope, including an encouraging passage from Jesus Calling for Teens. Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling b...
God’s Peace for Our Mind, Body & Spirit: Christina Anstead & Melissa d’Arabian
April 16, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBSometimes we have to take a step back and reevaluate, taking a different approach to the things we can control—such as nutrition and wellness—in order to open our hearts and minds to spiritual connection with God. HGTV’s Christina Anstead shares how her stressful career and crumbling marriage took a toll on her emotional, mental, and physical health, and how she fought her way back to wellness by seeking God’s help. Food Network’s Melissa d’Arabian has always seen food as a base for connec...
[Special Episode] 5 Ways to Maintain Your Well-Being During a Crisis with Dr. Henry Cloud
April 14, 2020 22:33 - 9 minutes - 155 MB[PEACE FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES SERIES - Eps 2] As we seek to find peace during uncertain times, psychologist and best-selling author of Boundaries Dr. Henry Cloud shares some practical ways to take care of ourselves and re-adjust our lives during difficult times. Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Books Boundaries Book by Dr. Cloud Dr. Cloud’s Website Dr. Cloud’s Instagram Dr. Cloud’s Facebook Dr. Cloud’s Twitter Jesus Call...
[Special Episode] 4 Ways To Face Your Financial Fears with Emily Stroud
April 14, 2020 22:31 - 9 minutes - 150 MB[PEACE FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES SERIES - Eps 1] As we search for peace while navigating uncertain times, financial planner Emily Stroud shows us how to look at our finances while going through tumultuous life events. Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling books Stroud Financial Management Website Faithful Finance Book by Emily Stroud Jesus Calling Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest See more videos around fin...
When Dreams Are Far From Reach, Trust God’s Vision: Matthew Barnett & Richard Cowdrey
April 09, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBSometimes our dreams seem so far out of our reach, we don’t know if we’ll ever achieve them. And sometimes we’ve been chasing dreams for so long, we need to remember why we began the chase in the first place. Matthew Barnett, pastor of the Dream Center, shares how the organization is serving the people of Los Angeles during the COVID-19 pandemic. He talks about how, over the course of the center’s twenty-five year legacy, he’s learned God has placed the Dream Center in LA as a steady force f...
When You Are Broken, God Can Make You Strong: Lisa Bevere & Kurt Angle
April 02, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBIn our weakest hour, when all hope is lost and we don’t feel like we can pick ourselves back up, God is there, waiting for us to release our burdens and ask for help. Writer and speaker Lisa Bevere had to overcome a hurt she didn’t even realize was holding her back: a difficult relationship with her mother. Lisa spent years trying to find a female mentor, only to discover God wanted Lisa to be the mentor to other young women she’d always wanted. Lisa had to learn that God had given her stren...
God’s People, Made In His Image, Working Together: Miles McPherson & Derek Evans
March 26, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThe more we work and serve alongside people who are different from us, the more readily we see the image of God in everyone. Former San Diego Chargers player Miles McPherson shares how he got mixed up in drugs and the wrong lifestyle in the NFL, but was saved by God when he called out to Him in his lowest moment. Today Miles pastors the Rock Church in San Diego shares that we all have one very important thing in common: God made us in His image, which means we’re all neighbors regardless of ...
God Is the Restorer of Our Hearts: John & Stasi Eldredge and Chris & Emily Norton
March 19, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn our darkest moments, when we’re searching for hope and healing, we can take comfort in this: we serve a God of restoration, and His greatest desire is to heal our hearts. And all around us, we can see God’s handiwork in the living testimonies of lives restored by Him. Husband-and-wife ministry team John and Stasi Eldredge share how they help others discover (and, for some, remember) the life-changing power of turning your focus back to God, which John outlines in his devotional Restorati...
Life Is Hard, But God Is Good: Anne Belier and Nancy Hicks
March 12, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBGod works in mysterious ways. When we have the road mapped out, He can take us in an entirely different direction than where we thought we were headed. Auntie Anne’s Pretzels founder, Anne Beiler, shares how she was striving to keep up the pretense of a perfect life, but when her daughter was tragically killed and Anne was manipulated and abused by someone who should’ve been a counselor, Anne buried herself in secrets. Eventually Anne discovered the power of confession, and she decided to le...
Keeping Hope Alive Through Unexpected Losses: Lauren Alaina and Kreis Beall
March 05, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBGod will always be with you, supporting you in times of joy and carrying you through times of despair. This week’s guests tell how, after weathering success and loss, sharing their artistic talents with others have brought hope and healing: country music artist Lauren Alaina and hospitality pioneer Kreis Beall. Lauren traces her path as a young singer from the American Idol stage to Dancing with the Stars and beyond. After American Idol, Lauren remembers how, as a 15-year-old, the sudden pr...
When We Can’t See God’s Plan, Trust His Heart: Dave Pittman & Rachel Van Kluyve
February 27, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB“Why me, God?” Sound familiar? We’ve all questioned why God has allowed bad things to happen in our lives, but this week’s guests, musician Dave Pittman and home designer Rachel Van Kluyve, have faced serious trials that caused them to question their purpose and how to move forward. Growing up, Dave faced bullies because of his Tourette’s Syndrome. After a deep, dark battle, Dave learned to embrace what made him different. As he’s built his music career post-American Idol, today Dave uses hi...
Growing Brave to Become More: Rebecca Bender and Patti Callahan Henry
February 20, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBFear of the unknown and fear of change are some of the greatest struggles we will ever face. How can we possibly leave behind what’s familiar to us? How will we know where to go next? What will happen to us and our loved ones? It can be terrifying, lonely, and confusing. Today’s guests share how they found the courage to make a change, which led them to freedom and joy like they had never experienced. Human trafficking survivor and activist Rebecca Bender opens up about the life she was mani...
Seeking a Life of Love & Truth: Rev Run & Justine Simmons and Matt Brown
February 13, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBWe’re able to share our hearts and to love others because God chose to love us first. Today’s guests, Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons of RUN-D.M.C. and his wife Justine, along with evangelist and founder of Think Eternity Matt Brown share how they’ve learned to develop qualities of pure, selfless love and how this love has profoundly changed their lives. When he was at the height of his music career, Rev Run couldn’t ignore the void inside him, and it wasn’t until he discovered Jesus that he finall...
Meeting the Healer of Broken People: Amy Kavelaris & Austin French
February 06, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MBJesus didn’t come for perfect people—He came to heal the broken and the hurting. Today’s guests, artist and author Amy Kavelaris and Christian music artist Austin French, share how God met them in their broken places and healed their lives and hearts. Amy draws inspiration from the awe-filled way her three little girls see the world, and it reminds her of the light God is in her life. When she gets overwhelmed by demands on her time or struggles to navigate life’s changing seasons, Amy remem...
Discovering Light When Our Hearts Are Breaking: Linsey Davis & Grace Anna Rodgers
January 30, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBLife will give us our share of dark times, but we can choose to be the light. Today’s guests share how they use the power of story to share messages of hope and purpose. Award-winning ABC News correspondent Linsey Davis shares how she has taken lessons from her childhood in church, her time as a reporter, and the values she’s trying to instill in her young son to show that what’s important is loving people, not focusing on our differences. After several miscarriages, when Angela Rodgers dis...
Women Leading through Forgiveness and Grace: Nona Jones & Alex Seeley
January 23, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBOur planet holds more than seven billion people, and each one reflects who God is—because He created every one of us in His image. Today we hear from two women who have learned the value of who God created them to be and now lead others into finding their own worth as they carve out new spaces to foster connection. Nona Jones, head of faith-based partnerships at Facebook, shares how she overcame years of abuse and trauma to learn that she’s more than what happened to her, and chose forgivene...
His Hand Will Guide Us Through the Darkness: Luke Pell and Jack Deere
January 16, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBNone of us is guaranteed a pain-free life. But when we can’t see the right way to move forward, that’s where God steps in to take us by the hand and leads us out of the dark. On today’s episode, Army veteran and Bachelorette contestant Luke Pell and author/speaker Jack Deere share some of their painful moments—an unexplainable, near-death experience; watching a spouse slip into an alcohol addiction; losing a child—events that almost caused them to give up. But each man reminds us: when it f...
Who Are We Really? Beth McCord & Esther Fleece Allen Show Us God Knows
January 09, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBEver wonder exactly who you are and what you were made for? Today’s guests tell how, as they pursued ways to know God and themselves a bit more, He’s helped them understand their true selves—not what other people say they are. Enneagram coach Beth McCord shares how she and her husband, Jeff, used this popular personality test to understand each other and improve their marriage, finding out the attributes God gave them both along the way. Author Esther Fleece Allen explores the power behind t...
Never Give Up the Fight to Get Better: Lolo Jones & Evander Holyfield
January 02, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBNo matter where we grow up, no matter who our parents are or which zip code we live in, each of us will meet challenges. And in those moments, we have a choice: do we give up, or do we keep going? Today we talk with two athletes who, with God by their sides, have endured the sting of defeat and the joy of victory. Lolo Jones is one of only ten athletes who have competed in both the Summer and Winter Olympic games. Lolo shares how some of the hardest moments of her childhood helped her to com...
Being Real When Life Isn’t Great: The Genesis Project & Carrie Stuart Parks
December 26, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 81.8 MBSome of God’s greatest miracles come when He brings good out of dark places. In Ogden, Utah, pastor Matt Roberts felt he didn’t feel comfortable inviting his friends and neighbors to church as it didn’t feel like a place where people could be vulnerable, so he decided to create an open community he thought they—and he—would feel like they belonged. When his former youth pastor, Rob Cowles, came for a visit, Rob knew The Genesis Project was something special and decided to plant his own locat...
Taking the Hope of Christmas to a Hurting World: Dailey & Vincent and Ernie Haase
December 19, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 58.7 MBChristmas can be a time for joy, but also for reflection—and for many, a reminder of lost moments and loved ones. This week’s guests, musicians Dailey & Vincent and Ernie Haase, remind us this season is filled with hope, because God loved us so much that He sent Jesus into the world. These artists tell us how they fell in love with music (from bluegrass to gospel) and why they center their songs and shows around positive messages. Dailey & Vincent recently released The Sounds of Christmas p...
Joyful Connection with All God's Creatures: Bull Rider Cody Nance and HIS Haven Ranch
December 12, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MBWhether our friends walk on two legs or four, connection gives meaning to our lives. God often uses these bonds to show how we can care for others, but what we don’t often realize is that those opportunities help us learn how to care for ourselves, too. Bull rider Cody Nance talks about how his faith and career blossomed through his family and through friends he met on the rodeo circuit. HIS Haven Ranch mentors Laurie Baer and Janice Larsen share how they serve kids who are hurting in their...