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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Transformed Instruments
March 10, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBWe are old, cracked musical instruments capable of nothing beautiful on our own, but when you place us in the hands of Jesus, what beautiful music for the Master we can make!
Healing Hope
March 09, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBGod does not always heal in response to our prayers for healing, but he does work wonders out of suffering. Your suffering can be used to share the Gospel with people around the world who have never heard of Jesus!
The Blessing of Humility
March 08, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBEverything that you do as a Christian should come from a place of humility. Get into a spirit of humility by getting on your knees in prayer.
He Was Afflicted
March 02, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBGod’s mercy is so amazing that it is scandalous – even in your sin, he rescued you, and God is still saving you right now, flooding you with grace upon grace.
Nighttime in the House of the Lord
February 28, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBWhen you cannot sleep, even those wakeful moments have built-in blessings: they test your faith. So, minister in the house of the Lord by night by worshipping and praising the Lord as you lie awake.
Earth's Crammed with Heaven
February 27, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBThe world around you is anything but ordinary, because God’s fingerprints are on every part of his creation. Creation is meant to make you rejoice, so when you step out your front door in the morning, give God the glory for the day.
The Compassion of Christ
February 23, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBJesus is filled with compassion over your suffering, and he cares about your plight! Share that hope with someone you know who is suffering today by singing a hymn.
In Benefit to Others
February 22, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBYour suffering can and does benefit others, and that is the more necessary thing than relief. The way you handle suffering has a profound impact on those around you.
What if Christ Returns?
February 21, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBIf you are discouraged today, chase away the gloom by remembering all the good things God has done in your life over the years. Those things are only a small taste of what awaits you one day when Christ returns.
Know Your Sins
February 17, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBHow well do you know the sins of which you are so easily capable? Examine your heart honestly and ask God to cleanse you and help you to acknowledge your sin.
Heading for the Finish
February 16, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBIf you are feeling weary, worn-out, or exhausted, remember Paul’s exhortation to finish the race that God has called you to. Ask God for the strength to finish well!
An Honest Heart
February 14, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBGod wants you to have an undivided heart. Fight in the strength of God, and your heart will begin to choose the Lord over temptations and distractions.
Learning to Wait
February 07, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBWaiting on the Lord is hard, but it means putting his desires before your own and believing that he will meet your needs in his good time. Before any decision, pray and quiet yourself in God’s presence and seek his mind and heart.
Fulfilling Joy
February 02, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBJesus experienced the depth of your suffering so that you could experience the depth of his strength. Whatever you are going through, you can know that Jesus has already been there, and that he will give you the strength to endure.
A Home for Your Heart
February 01, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBYou should know God’s Word like the back of your hand and find yourself at home in its pages. Ask God for help to make his Word your strong refuge and a place where you love to dwell.
Faith is the Victory
January 31, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBFaith in Jesus is what enables you to face anything and come out as more than a conqueror. God values your faith so much that he sends frequent troubles so that it’ll be strengthened. Faith gives the victory when, through your hardships, you remain steadfast and value Jesus above everything else.
Remember Your Manners
January 30, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBWherever you go, remember who you are representing – the Lord Jesus. You get the privilege of reminding people that God is supremely good when life is hard. Pray for the ability to represent him well and to remain humble.
Pray and Do Not Lose Heart
January 27, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBJesus knows that you are prone to be discouraged when praying. If you have trouble praying, you have an advocate who intercedes alongside you and cheers you on, making the most of your weak prayers. He is always for you, never against you. Do not lose heart!
Pray Without Ceasing
January 26, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBPraying without ceasing means to pray in season or out of season, so that every moment is as fruitful as possible. You are to be in constant communication with God. Ask God to open your eyes to the kingdom work he is doing all around you, every minute.
Counsel for Pain
January 23, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBAre you in pain today? Remember these three “R”s from Joni’s pain pal: restrain, remember, and recalibrate. They are a great way to keep your focus on the faithfulness of God in the midst of your suffering!
True, Abundant Life
January 19, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBGod has already given you the good life through Christ’s redemption. Even suffering fits into God’s pattern for your good. Your confidence in Jesus through your trials glorifies and honors him before a watching world, so live a life of faith and trust.
Decide Which Road
January 18, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBSuffering forces you to make decisions. When you are in pain, will you trust the Lord in everything? Your decisions shape who you are and who you will become, so stick to the pathways of hope and peace.
Redemptive Purposes
January 17, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBThe most exalted expression of God’s goodness is through the gift of his son, Jesus Christ. Let God’s goodness lead you to repentance and away from sin.
Prayers that Qualify
January 13, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBGod does not expect you to be perfect. But he does expect you to be obedient. Recognize your sins – no matter how small they may seem – and confess them to the Lord. Then rejoice in the assurance of his forgiveness.
Catching the Viewer's Eye
January 12, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBJust as an artist uses contrasting colors to draw the viewer’s attention, so God uses suffering to draw attention to Christ’s character in you. The beauty of Christ in your life will look even more beautiful when it shines through affliction. You are a radiant work of art displaying the glory of Jesus!
A New Heart
January 11, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBHaving a new, pain-free body in heaven will be wonderful. But even better will be having a new heart, free from sin. Get your heart ready for your heavenly home by actively saying no to sin and yes to the cleansing power of Jesus!
Called to a Higher Service
January 10, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBGod calls his children to serve him until their last breath. How can you glorify the Lord and serve him this year? Find a way to volunteer in your church, community, or even with Joni and Friends!
A Bill Bright Future
January 09, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBJesus loved you enough to die for you, so you can trust that he will take good care of your future. Be at peace and cast every concern on the Lord!
Heart for the Disabled #5 - Leon and Kim
January 06, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBSend your Valentine to Leon and Kim at Joni and Friends, PO Box 3333, Agoura Hills, CA 91376. See their photo at joniradio.org.