Lacey Buchanan, a wife and mother of two children. Lacey’s first child, Christian, has a rare syndrome that presented itself before his birth. Lacey shares the journey of his life, from finding out the diagnosis, to dealing with limited treatment options and ultimately learning to see God through the entire process. She has written a book about her son’s journey called “Through the Eyes of Hope”. Unexpected Blessings: Lacey Buchanan Sees God Through Tragedy – Jesus Calling Podcast Episode 28 Lacey Buchanan: If God had asked me ahead of time, I would have said no way, not me. No sir I am not strong enough. I’m not putting my child through… No no no. But, you know, we really do genuinely appreciate the path that we’re on and the journey that we’re taking. We wouldn’t trade Christian for anyt...
Joey + Rory are a GRAMMY nominated country music duo whose music weaves beautiful stories that are important to them. Life drastically changed for the couple when Joey was diagnosed with cancer, but they continued to share their painful and beautiful journey with the world. Rory Feek gives us a glimpse into his new book about his life with Joey and the greatest love story he would ever know. Rays of Hope: The Love Story of Joey + Rory – Jesus Calling Podcast Episode 30 Rory Feek: Our story is complicated and simple all at the same time. It’s complicated because it takes all these twists and turns like a great movie does. It starts in one place and it just takes you on a ride. And wherever you join our story, I think, at least I hope, that you’ll see a part of yourself; in your life, o...
Sheila Walsh is a Bible teacher and best-selling author with over 5 million books sold. Her international ministry has reached millions of women by combining honesty, vulnerability, and humor with the transforming power of God’s Word. Sheila candidly shares some of the joys and heartache of her early family life and how she struggled to prove herself worthy of God’s love. A Prison to Set You Free: Sheila Walsh’s Journey Through Depression – Jesus Calling Podcast Episode 31 Narrator: Hello! We appreciate you listening to the Jesus Calling podcast today, featuring Shelia Walsh. If you are enjoying these personal stories of faith each week, would you consider leaving us a review on iTunes? Your reviews go a long way towards expanding our audience to reach even more people with these inspirati...
[embedded content] Jesus Calling by Sarah Young – The Next Door This video companion to Episode 14 of the Jesus Calling Podcast explores how women struggling with addiction and the stigma of incarceration have found hope at The Next Door. Learn how they rediscovered the only Person who has never left them – Jesus. You can find more videos like the one above on the Jesus Calling YouTube Channel. Also, be sure to subscribe to the Jesus Calling Podcast on iTunes for more stories like these. To learn more about The Next Door, listen to this episode of the Jesus Calling Podcast by clicking here.
[embedded content] Jesus Calling and Jesus Always by Sarah Young – Reba McEntire’s Walk of Faith In this short video, Reba McEntire discusses how God’s Grace and Presence help her through times of difficulty, and how she finds daily inspiration within the pages of Jesus Calling and Jesus Always. This video is a companion piece to Episode 28 of the Jesus Calling Podcast. If you’d like to learn more about Reba’s walk with Christ, listen to this episode here. You can find more videos like the one above on the Jesus Calling YouTube Channel. And be sure to subscribe to the Jesus Calling Podcast on iTunes for more stories like these.
[embedded content] Watch and listen as Sarah Young, author of Jesus Calling, describes her love of Scripture and the Words of Jesus in this excerpt from her new book, Jesus Always. You can read more about Jesus Calling, Jesus Always, and other books by Sarah Young here. Interested in learning how Jesus Calling has touched the lives people like you? Subscribe to the Jesus Calling Podcast on iTunes! Video Transcript It was a pleasure and a privelege to be able to set aside large blocks of time for focusing on Jesus and His Word. I consider The Bible a priceless treasure. I enjoy reading it, and memorizing scripture has become increasingly precious to me. It’s so comforting to have God’s Word in my heart all the time, guiding and encouraing me day and night. Because I revere The Bib...
Josh Turner is one of country music’s most successful artists. The multi-Platinum-selling singer has just released his sixth studio album, Deep South. Josh shares his heart about the music, about the challenges of being a Christian today, and what inspires him to be a better man. Josh Turner: My faith is an integral part of everything I do; my business decisions, my personal decisions, the way I carry myself, the way I treat people, the way I go about my art. I realize that I’ve been given a platform that not everybody has and that I can either use it or abuse it. And so I try to use it for good. Narrator: Welcome to the Experience Jesus Calling Podcast. Today, we speak with Josh Turner, one of country music’s most successful artists. The multi-Platinum-selling singer has just release...
[embedded content] Find Joy in Me, for I am your Strength. It is vital to keep your Joy alive, especially when you are in the throes of adversity. Whenever you are struggling, guard your thoughts and your spoken words carefully. Take time to praise Me – in song or spoken words. Read scriptures that help you rejoice in Me. Remember that your problems are temporary but I am eternal – and so is your relationship with Me. This is the Joy of the Lord, which is yours for all time and throughout eternity! As you find Joy in Me – delighting in My unfailing Love for you – your strength will increase. Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. — Psalm 143:8 (NIV) You can read more about Je...
Alan Graham is the founder, CEO and President of Mobile Loaves & Fishes. Sixteen years ago, a desire to help the homeless led Alan and 4 friends to purchase a catering truck. With this, he began to go straight to those in need and provide them with food and clothing. Since that time, the organization has grown to 20 trucks in multiple cities and serves over 1200 people daily. Alan shares a little about his background and the life-changing moment that led him to want to make a difference in the lives of others. Alan Graham: Creating a Home for the Homeless – Jesus Calling Podcast 33 Alan Graham: What does it mean to be home? What does home mean? If you want to understand homelessness, you have to understand what home is. You have to understand that you might be comfortable in your middl...
[embedded content] I am your Joy! These four words can light up your life. You can open up to My Presence through your trust in Me, your love for Me. Try saying, “Jesus, You are my Joy.” My Light will shine upon you and within you as you rejoice in Me, your Savior. Ponder all I have done for you and all that I am to you. This will lift you up avoce your circumstances. Whenever the world is looking dark, brighten your perspective by focusing on Me. Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, Rejoice! — Philippians 4:4 You can read more about Jesus Always, Jesus Calling, and Sarah Young‘s other books here. Subscribe to the Jesus Calling Podcast on iTunes to learn more about lives changed through the words of Christ in Jesus Calling and Jesus Always.
[embedded content] In this companion piece to Episode 1 of the Experience Jesus Calling Podcast, see the impact Jesus Calling has had on the congregation of First United Methodist Church in Grapevine, Texas. Subscribe to the Jesus Calling Podcast on iTunes to learn more about Jesus Calling and Jesus Always have impacted lives just like yours.
[embedded content] Stay on the high road with me. Many voices clamor for your attention, trying to divert you to another path. But I have called you to walk ever so closely with Me, soaking in My Presence, living in My Peace. This is My unique design for you, planned before the world began. I have called each of My children to a different path. Do not let anyone convince you that his path is the only right way. And be careful not to extol your path as superior to another’s way. What I require of you is to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with Me – wherever I lead. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” —Ephesians 2:10 Read more about the best-selling daily devotional Jesus Calling by clicking here. A...