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Joni Eareckson Tada: Sharing Hope

4,560 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 158 ratings

Need a spark of joy or a word of encouragement? Listen in for your daily dose of help and hope in Jesus. This four-minute program from Joni Eareckson Tada will inspire you! Your soul will be lifted up and your faith strengthened no matter what trials you may be facing today.

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A Carved-Out Place

October 07, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.67 MB

God hides you in the cleft of a rock – the Rock of Ages, Jesus Christ. In him your soul is safe and secure, so take heart!-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Freedom Through Sorrow

October 06, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

Although you may be enduring a fiery trial today, you can walk through that trial! There is no need to try to solve it in order to get back on the path forward – it is the path forward, to the heart of Jesus. Remember that Jesus is with you in the midst of every trial, walking alongside you. ---- Joni’s 73rd birthday is coming up and you can join her in celebrating God’s faithfulness! Celebrate with Joni   Looking for more encouragement?  Follow Joni on Facebook and subscribe to her dail...

The Story Isn't Over

October 05, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.66 MB

God redeems even the most difficult of situations. No one is too far gone for his hand of salvation to reach! Share the Gospel with someone today. ---- Joni’s 73rd birthday is coming up and you can join her in celebrating God’s faithfulness! Celebrate with Joni   Looking for more encouragement?  Follow Joni on Facebook and subscribe to her daily devotional.  Listen to all of Joni's 4-minute and 1-minute programs at  joniradio.org! Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person wi...

A Spirit of Forgiveness

October 04, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

Are you harboring resentment toward someone who hurt you? Ask God for help to forgive them so that they do not become an idol in your life. Only God can give you a spirit of forgiveness!   Looking for more encouragement?  Follow Joni on Facebook and subscribe to her daily devotional.  Listen to all of Joni's 4-minute and 1-minute programs at  joniradio.org! --- Joni’s 73rd birthday is coming up and you can join her in celebrating God’s faithfulness! Celebrate with Joni   Joni and Friend...

Praise Him Out Loud

October 03, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.66 MB

The Holy Spirit can’t bring a Bible verse to your mind that you’ve never read. Hide God’s Word in your heart so that, when you suffer, it’s the first thing you think of. You never know when you may need to draw on Scripture!   Looking for more encouragement?  Follow Joni on Facebook and subscribe to her daily devotional.  Listen to all of Joni's 4-minute and 1-minute programs at  joniradio.org! --- Joni’s 73rd birthday is coming up and you can join her in celebrating God’s faithfulness! ...

Refreshing Rest

September 30, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

Are you an encourager? Today, encourage your friends when they hurt by being a listening ear and providing something fun and meaningful for them to do.   Looking for more encouragement?  Follow Joni on Facebook and subscribe to her daily devotional.  Listen to all of Joni's 4-minute and 1-minute programs at  joniradio.org! --- Joni’s 73rd birthday is coming up and you can join her in celebrating God’s faithfulness! Celebrate with Joni   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every pers...

Pushing the Pause Button

September 29, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MB

Whenever your quiet times of rest occur, take a moment to thank the Lord. Every restful blessing is a small, grace-filled gift from him.   Looking for more encouragement?  Follow Joni on Facebook and subscribe to her daily devotional.  Listen to all of Joni's 4-minute and 1-minute programs at  joniradio.org! --- Joni’s 73rd birthday is coming up and you can join her in celebrating God’s faithfulness! Celebrate with Joni   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disab...

Jesus Takes Care of Me

September 28, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

No one cares for people quite like Jesus, but he can use your hands to give that loving touch. Will you offer up your hands to serve a friend who hurts today?-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Insta...

Your Soul's Capacity for Heaven

September 27, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

Stretch your soul’s capacity for heaven by investing in the kingdom of Christ here on earth. Obey the Lord and serve others through your actions. Each act of obedience stretches your soul’s capacity for joy, worship, and service in heaven!-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the glob...

Going Back to the Point of Departure

September 26, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

If you want the ends of the threads of your life to come together, it always helps to find the place where you dropped the stitch. Go back to the point of departure and correct your error, then move forward.-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniand...

The Song of the Redeemed

September 23, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

There is a song that only you can sing – it’s the song of those who have experienced the mercies of God. In your suffering, you can sing this song in praise as God teaches you new songs in the night. He will carry you through your sorrow.-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the globa...

One Mediator

September 22, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

The title that Jesus used for himself most in the Bible was “Son of Man.” How incredible that Jesus is a flesh-and-blood reality! His humanity opens up the possibility of a sweet, tender, warm relationship with God. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at ww...

A Glance Heavenward

September 20, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

Throughout the course of your day, open yourself up to hope by lifting your vision and being reminded of eternity! Direct your prayer to the Lord with a glance heavenward.-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encourage...

Doing Good

September 19, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

joniradio.org -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Small-Scale Miracles

September 16, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

Jesus’ earthly miracles were just a small representation of the enormous miracles he performed before the beginning of time – cosmos, creation, and all the galaxies that surround you. His smaller-scale miracles reflect his tender, personal care and mercy toward you. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Chr...

Everything You Need

September 15, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

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Painting Again

September 14, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

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Sending the Good News

September 13, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

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Van Gogh Inspires

September 12, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

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An Incredible Sacrifice

September 09, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

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When They Don't Understand

September 08, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

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Pain's Resurrection

September 07, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

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Pain's Isolation

September 06, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

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Redeeming Pain

September 05, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.66 MB

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Suffering's Song

September 02, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

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Jesus' Song

September 01, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

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Face to Face with God

August 31, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

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When Sorrow Runs Deep

August 30, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

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When It Feels Impossible

August 29, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

joniradio.org -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

He is Your Help

August 26, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

God understands your feelings of hopelessness, and he is in the struggle with you! Not for one moment are you ever abandoned in those moments of deepest despair – instead, the Lord of hope is your companion in despair. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at...

Does God Expect Too Much of Me?

August 25, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.66 MB

Just what does God ask of you? Everything. While that may seem like too much, God also gives you the power to do everything that he asks of you. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok,...

God's Favor

August 24, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MB

When you praise the name of Jesus, God’s favor surrounds you like a shield from schemes of the adversary. So praise Christ wherever you go today and lift his name high! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragem...

Be an Overcomer

August 23, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MB

When you face persecution, trials, and hardships, follow the example of the apostles. Despite great suffering, these faithful men persevered. They kept their eyes fixed on heaven and the joys that awaited them. May you do the same!-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movem...

Life is an Adventure

August 22, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

Make the most of the time that God has given you, because life is an adventure! Move forward with your limitations by God’s grace.-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and ...

Friendly Words

August 19, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

Friendly, true, and encouraging words can be so life-giving! Give your friends and those around you an encouraging word today – point out something good in their character and encourage that virtue to grow.-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandf...

Friends Listen Well

August 18, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

Part of being a good friend means listening well – take time out of your day to listen to a struggling friend. Instead of jumping in with your opinion, just listen.-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on...

Closer Than a Brother

August 17, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

Jesus is the friend who sticks closer than a brother. You are his hands and feet to reach others with his love, so look for ways to be a good friend today.-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Instagra...

Are You a Good Friend?

August 16, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

Having a good friend is a precious privilege, and you can be a good friend only when you are abiding in Christ. Only he can enable you to love others selflessly as he loves you. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more en...

Biblical Friendship

August 15, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MB

Biblical friendship means loving your friends sacrificially, as Jesus loves you. Look for ways to love your friends well today by first putting Jesus at the center of it all.-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encour...

Lethal Jewelry

August 12, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MB

Through Christ, your hardships take on a new meaning – a hopeful meaning! So give God ownership of the painful places in your life, and you will never be the same.-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on ...

Searchlight Songs

August 11, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

Singing is the best offense and the best defense against darkness. Hymns act as a searchlight, dispelling darkness and fear. So next time you’re afraid and feeling the darkness crowd you in, pick a hymn and get singing! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today a...

Go at God's Pace

August 10, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

Suffering slows you down. It’s one of the most frustrating things about it! But growth in Christ happens in the slowness, little by little, as God works – so be patient, friend! He is doing something great in you.-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.j...

A Higher Law

August 09, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

God cares deeply about the heart attitudes you bring to him in prayer. He delights in hearing his children pray, so come to him with a heart of repentance and intercession for others! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find m...

Be Glad in His Work

August 08, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MB

See Matt and Julien's story here. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Real Character

August 05, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

God is making something beautiful from your stony countenance, friend. He’s using suffering to refine your character, so don’t give up! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook...

A Yosemite Prayer

August 04, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MB

Visit joniradio.org for photos of Joni and Ken's trip to Yosemite National Park! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Wheeling Yosemite

August 03, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

Visit joniradio.org for photos from Joni and Ken's trip to Yosemite National Park! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Butterfly Art

August 02, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 7.54 MB

Butterflies are a stunning picture of the new life you have in Jesus. The old has gone, and the new has come! That is reason for celebration.-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Fac...

Mastery in Circumstances

August 01, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 7.54 MB

You can honor Joni Eareckson Tada on the 55th anniversary of her diving accident! Give $55 to Joni and Friends to provide dignity, practical care, and the good news of Jesus’ love to those living with disability around the world. Honor Joni with Your Gift   Connect on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disabili...

Why the Wheelchair?

July 29, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 7.33 MB

You can honor Joni Eareckson Tada on the 55th anniversary of her diving accident! Give $55 to Joni and Friends to provide dignity, practical care, and the good news of Jesus’ love to those living with disability around the world. Honor Joni with Your Gift   Connect on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disabili...

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