Joni Eareckson Tada: Sharing Hope
4,366 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 158 ratingsNeed 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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Alexa, Be My Caregiver
August 03, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBGod is your eternal refuge. And with his everlasting arms underneath you? He will not drop you or let you fall through the cracks.
How Sweet the Sound
August 02, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBHear Joni tell a touching story of her friend Cindy Stone and her family during while attending a Family Retreat.
A Good Distraction
July 31, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBIf you’re having trouble sleeping, let God’s words wash over your anxious spirit. Sing a hymn or read through Psalm 63 and let your soul cling to Jesus. He’s all the distraction you need.
A Precious Anniversary
July 28, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBTune in to hear Joni Eareckson Tada reflect on the anniversary of her accident. Whatever hardship is troubling you today, stay in the fight against your feelings, because your fight is always a good one. Would you like to honor Joni as she celebrates the 56th anniversary of her diving accident? Donate to Joni and Friends today! --- 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 ...
Never a Dull Moment in Heaven
July 27, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBEarthly pleasures never quite satisfy; but heaven’s pleasures will. They’ll just keep getting better. You may get bored easily on earth, but in heaven boredom will happily be a thing of the past.
Filled With His Glory
July 26, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBWhatever season you’re going through, ask God today to help you see glimpses of his glory. You may catch it in the most unusual places.
Following the Right Leader
July 25, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBIn a world full of anti-heroes, give everyone around you a godly example to follow. Swim against the tide, go against the grain, and be in the class of Hebrews 11.
More Precious than Gold
July 24, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBYou may feel weary and tired now, but one day the mud and dirt of your earthly heartaches will be washed away, revealing the gold of refined faith.
Free From Sin
July 21, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBToday if you’re struggling with hiding your sin, it’s time to come clean. Allow the Spirit to search your life. Confess your sins to one another – you’ll be healed and set free.
God's Worth
July 20, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBRich rewards are for those who do what they are doing to the glory of God. Work hard in the kingdom today because serving the most high is worth it!
A Song for the Soul
July 19, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBWhen you have no more words left to pray, picture Jesus speaking peace into your life right now. Listen to him, be still, and enjoy the calm.
He'll Dry Your Tears
July 18, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBWhen time comes for weeping, comfort yourself with assurances from God's Word. No tear will be wasted. And don't forget to also share your Kleenex.
No Lone Rangers
July 17, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBGod has designed disability to not make people independent, but rather interdependent. There should be no lone rangers in the church, no mavericks. You all are members of a body and are spiritually connected.
Choose Joy
July 14, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBBecome someone who has “defiant joy.” Whatever valley you are walking through right now, choose to walk in his joy today.
Listen
July 13, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBAre you listening? Meditate, reflect on him, and look for what God may teach you in silence. Devote more moments to simply listen to Jesus.
God's Hand in Hardship
July 12, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBThis time of hardship and healing is not a jail sentence for you. God is moving, God is working, and his loving hand is right there in the middle of your hardship, holding and sustaining you, moment by moment.
Even Now
July 11, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBWhatever earthly trouble you find yourself in, you have a mighty witness in heaven right now, who loves you, prays for you, and has got all the details covered. Jesus knows what you can, with his grace, handle and cannot handle.
Confidence From the Lord
July 10, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBYou always look your best when you’re wearing God-confidence. Hang onto his promises and push yourself into the arms of Jesus today.
Religious Fiction
July 07, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBDon’t let your faith become religious fiction. Instead, welcome the Spirit to rule in every situation so that you’ll experience a life that truly triumphs.
Brave Music
July 06, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBWhen you’re feeling weary or overwhelmed, borrow St. Augustine’s prayer. Listen in and let your hearts be tuned to brave music today – even in the midst of hardship.
Sins Lie
July 05, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBThere’s no such thing as housebreaking gossip. Sins like these seem harmless at first, but in the end are deadly poison. Ask the Holy Spirit to push them away from your life so that you can be free from its deceit.
The Serving Surgeon
July 04, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBOn this July 4th, be encouraged and hear Joni share an inspiring story about a father named Bill Krissoff who goes off to be a battalion surgeon in Iraq. What a blessing that we live in a country alongside families like the Krissoff family.
Happy Anniversary!
July 03, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBTune in to hear an interview between Joni and her husband Ken as they reflect on their wedding anniversary. Hear how spiritual gifts can help shape a successful marriage for many years to come.
Hardship is a Gift
June 30, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBWhen you get hit with problems, remember the example of Jesus. Discomfort is God’s way of keeping you close to him. Ask God today to help you look at hardship as a gift.
Shadow of the Cross
June 29, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBWhen you feel overwhelmed and without strength, picture yourself under the flag of your Savior. Staying beneath the cross is the safest place to be – that’s the power of the cross.
A Great Fit
June 28, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBMake God mainstream in your life because you fit into his great story whether you realize it or not. You have kingdom purpose, eternal significance, and high destiny!
Christ My Rock
June 27, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBTrials in life may be hard, but your soul will be safe and secure when Jesus is your rock. Nothing can hurt you when you are covered in Christ.
A Wheelchair For Atneplan
June 26, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBIf you ever feel like an outcast, remember that God has a great plan for you. Even in a little village in Uganda, God is watching over. Sign up for a Wheels for the World outreach today and help reveal God’s plan by changing lives one wheelchair at a time.
Worth the Wait
June 23, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBGod has great things planned for you, so don’t be so quick to fall for what’s second best in your life. His most precious promises are worth waiting for. God’s plan is always the best plan.
A Beautiful Fragrance
June 22, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBRose, petals, Christ, imitators, imitation, beautiful, fragrance, worship
Serve and be Blessed
June 21, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBWhen God keeps giving you hints to serve, it’s a sign that the time is now. Volunteer at a Joni and Friends Family retreat today and be blessed!
Our Inheritance
June 20, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBLive to increase your eternal reward. Be excited about the inheritance reserved in heaven for you!
A Familiar Phrase
June 19, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBYour troubles are momentary and very soon hardships will be behind you. Earth may have your attention now, but this too shall pass.
Heralds of the Good News
June 16, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBWhat do people think when they hear the sound of your feet coming? Pray today that you become heralds of God’s good news wherever your feet may go.
Jesus’s Compassion
June 15, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBJesus isn’t responsible for your problems, but he wants to be a part of the solution. He is appealing to you to help others and do the same. Who knows – you and the ones you serve can become part of a life-changing miracle!
Learning God's Statutes
June 14, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBEven in the darkest places, you can still look up. God will never abandon the work of his hands. He promises to fulfill his purpose for you.
Assurances of His Presence
June 13, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBDuring life’s most difficult moments, God will always give you an assurance of his presence. Ask him to open your eyes to see the many ways he draws close to you.
Rejoice in Your Hardships
June 12, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBYour complaints and grumbling can diminish your Christian witness to people around you. Do everything without complaining and you will shine like a star in a dark world.
Filled with God’s Bounty
June 09, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBGod’s love is real. Turn to Christ in your time of need and he will give you comfort and joy instead of sorrow.
Push and Pull
June 08, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBEvery day is a choice between the spirit and your flesh. Choose the winning side and let the Holy Spirit lift you up today.
God's Great Story
June 07, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBWhen you feel like your life is fragmented, remember you fit perfectly into God’s great story. Every day of your life has kingdom purpose.
Your Heavenly Reward
June 06, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBWhen you’re going through tough times, don’t forget there’s an end in sight when you invest in heaven. Persevere and keep going – your reward is on the way!
Burdened to Help
June 05, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBWhether you are burdened, or burdened to help, you have a special place in God’s heart. Ask God to open your eyes in satisfying the needs around you and he will shine his favor upon you!
Gaze on Your Rescuer
June 02, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBWhen you’re facing a wall, fix your eyes upon Jesus and he will rescue you. Instead of looking at your problems, gaze at the Lord.
We Are His Treasures
June 01, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBLike a mother who cares for her child, Jesus loves you just as much and beyond. You are his treasure and beloved.
Embrace Your Chronic Conditions
May 31, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBWhen trials crowd into our lives, realize that they come to test your faith and produce in you the quality of endurance. Embrace the chronic conditions in your life so that the only thing you will have is chronic joy!
Alive to God
May 30, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBInhale, exhale. Breathe in God’s strength and graciousness instead of running on your own steam.
We Must Give Account
May 29, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBEverything you do, and everything you are is laid bare before the Lord. But in Christ, you can live life under his gaze without fear, knowing his look is one of pure love.
Choosing The Right Path
May 26, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBSometimes it seems easy to ignore God’s instruction. Following him closely is a choice filled with blessing and one that you’ll never, ever regret. Your good Shepherd leads you in paths of righteousness, so please follow him today.