Podcast
God Loves Broken People: The Next Door’s Lauren, Aja, & Natalie
Lauren: The breath of fresh air that I’ve got in life now, the peace that I have—that’s something I never had before. It was always just an edge. [I was] anxious and fearful, and I don’t live life in fear anymore. Now I know that no matter what happens, no matter what comes, I’m going to be okay. God Loves Broken People: The Next Door’s Lauren, Aja, & Natalie – Episode #168 Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. On this episode, we feature stories from The Next Door—a nonprofit, faith-based organization that helps women who are coming out of incarceration return to society and provides resources and treatments so they can successfully transition back to life outside of prison. During this episode, we’ll hear the stories of three women who came to The Next Door after trauma and...
God Can Rewrite Any Story: Cyntoia Brown-Long and Liz Marie Galvan
Cyntoia Brown-Long: It wasn’t until I came back to God, and I sat down, and I just let Him take over—that’s when I was free. I don’t think God gives us testimonies for us to just sit on them. And [when I was in prison, I made a] promise to Him that, “If you do free me, then I will tell the world about you.” And I’m going to keep my word, because I think it’s important. I think it is necessary. God Can Rewrite Any Story: Cyntoia Brown-Long and Liz Marie Galvan – Episode #169 Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Today we talk with two young women who have faced incredible hardship. But when they turned their traumatic circumstances over to God, they saw Him work in miraculous ways to redeem their struggles and today allow Him to use their stories to heal others: author...
God’s Perfect Purpose for Our Imperfect Lives: Rita Wilson and Lisa Osteen Comes
Rita Wilson: What are we all blessed with? What are our gifts? And even if you think you have a gift for something, but you’re not quite sure, you should check it out because maybe you do. And that’s something worthwhile and worthy and might be affecting and touching somebody else. So go for it. God’s Perfect Purpose for Our Imperfect Lives: Rita Wilson and Lisa Osteen Comes – Episode #170 Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Today’s guests have learned that God created us all for a purpose, and put greatness inside of each of us: actor/producer Rita Wilson and pastor Lisa Osteen Comes. First up, we talk with Actor/Producer and Singer/Songwriter Rita Wilson. Rita has a long list of credits to her name, including many roles in television and film, and as the producer ...
The Life-Changing Power of Connection: Jeremy Miller, Brandon Lane Phillips, & The Singing Contractors
Jeremy: Family is such an important part of my life. And to have another brother, someone that I can depend on, someone I can count on, someone who’s there for me, and someone to share this journey with—Brandon’s faith and his story, the hope that his life has been and is every single day—is just an inspiration to me. This man, I can say with full confidence, helped save my life. The Life-Changing Power of Connection: Jeremy Miller, Brandon Lane Phillips, & The Singing Contractors – Episode #171 Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Today we see the powerful ways that close friendships can change our lives: actor Jeremy Miller and pediatric cardiologist Brandon Lane Phillips, and viral singing sensations The Singing Contractors. When they were just preteens, Jeremy Mill...
A Pilot & a POW Cling to Faith During Crisis: Tammie Jo Shults & Carlyle “Smitty” Harris
Tammie Jo: My definition of a hero is someone who takes the time to see, and the effort to act on behalf of someone else. It doesn’t require a title, no equipment, no superpowers—just attentive to someone besides yourself and willingness to act. A Pilot & a POW Cling to Faith During Crisis: Tammie Jo Shults & Carlyle “Smitty” Harris – Episode #172 Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Today we celebrate two heroes who not only courageously served in the United States military, but acted in true valor as they placed the lives of those they served above their own: Southwest Airlines pilot and retired Navy pilot, Captain Tammie Jo Shults, and retired Air Force pilot and former Vietnam POW, Colonel Carlyle “Smitty” Harris. First up, in April 2018, Captain Shults was flying So...
You’re Different—And God Designed You That Way: Sally & Nathan Clarkson and Hayley Morgan
Nathan: God created each of us differently, for a good purpose, and for good reason. And each of our differences will play into the story He has for us to tell. You’re Different—And God Designed You That Way: Sally & Nathan Clarkson and Hayley Morgan – Episode #173 Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Today’s guests celebrate what makes them different and how we’re all a vital part of the family of God: authors Sally Clarkson and Nathan Clarkson, and writer Hayley Morgan. First up: As a mother of four, Sally Clarkson embraced the unique traits of her children, but noticed that her son Nathan struggled with a few things her other children didn’t. Nathan learned a little bit differently, showed hyperactive tendencies, and seemed controlled by obsessive thoughts. Determin...
Taking the Hope of Christmas to a Hurting World: Dailey & Vincent and Ernie Haase
Darrin Vincent: The majority of people that are lost are not sitting in church. They’re out in the world. And that’s what we’re here to do. We’re just trying to go out and be a living testimony, the best we can, and sing positive music and tell people about the Lord Jesus. Taking the Hope of Christmas to a Hurting World: Dailey & Vincent and Ernie Haase – Episode #178 Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Today we talk with music artists who travel the world to bring joy to others during the Christmas season and beyond: bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent, and gospel music artist Ernie Haase. First up, Darrin Vincent started singing at age three and playing music at age six as part of his family band, The Sally Mountain Show, along with sister Rhonda Vincent. When he heard Jam...
Heavenly Connections: Kristin Chenoweth, Joanne Rogers, & Montell Jordan
Kristin: I do think that when things get really tough, and I can take a moment and say, “Oh, right. Remember, I’m supposed to walk with you today, and you’re there to take care of all my problems,” there is a peace in that. Heavenly Connections: Kristin Chenoweth, Joanne Rogers, & Montell Jordan – Episode #174 Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Today’s guests show that when we stay closely connected to God and each other, we become better friends and neighbors to the world: entertainer Kristin Chenoweth; Mister Rogers’ wife, Joanne Rogers; and pastor and R&B sensation, Montell Jordan. First up, Kristin Chenoweth is a star on the screen and on the stage. Growing up singing in church, Kristin is as comfortable singing in front of a choir as she is performing solos in Bro...
Understanding a God Who Is For Us: John Maxwell & Nate Pyle
John Maxwell: Everybody wants to know God. They’re created to know God. The reason they don’t know God is they have a wrong picture of Him. You see, if I had a wrong picture of God, I wouldn’t want to know Him either. So what I’ve been trying to do for the last twenty-five years is to help people get a right picture. Understanding a God Who Is For Us: John Maxwell & Nate Pyle – Episode #175 Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Today we talk with two men who show us that God is always with us and has our best interests at heart: leadership coach John Maxwell, and pastor and author Nate Pyle. First up, for more than fifty years, John Maxwell has honed his leadership skills—first as a pastor, then as a mentor and speaker to business leaders around the globe. Today he tells us a...
Through Life’s Ups & Downs, There Is Jesus: Trevor Brazile & Zach Williams
God never leaves our side, no matter what. On today’s episode, 24-time PRCA rodeo champion Trevor Brazile shares how bull rider Cody Custer helped him rededicate his life to Jesus, and why he is instilling strong cowboy values of honor, respect, and faith into his children. Christian music artist Zach Williams shares how God reclaimed his story as a struggling rock star and transformed his life toward creating a different kind of music, touching more lives than Zach could have ever imagined—thanks, in part, to a surprise collaboration with Dolly Parton. Both Trevor and Zach show how God stuck by them in good times and bad, even if they didn’t feel His presence, and how they honor Him by using their platforms to spread His love to others. Trevor: I want to be careful that people know where ...
Joyful Connection with All God’s Creatures: Bull Rider Cody Nance and HIS Haven Ranch
Cody Nance: I guess the enemy is good at pulling a blindfold over your eyes, and making life seem like it’s okay where you’re at. But it wasn’t. That’s when I knew I needed that change, and I knew I couldn’t do it without Him. Joyful Connection with All God’s Creatures: Bull Rider Cody Nance and HIS Haven Ranch – Episode #177 Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Today’s guests share how their lives have been uniquely blessed by friendships with both humans and animals, and how these special connections have helped them understand and strengthen their relationship with God—bull rider Cody Nance and Laurie Baer and Janice Larsen of HIS Haven Ranch. First up, Cody Nance has lived nearly his whole life at the rodeo, and is ranked #25 in the world for his skill as a bull rider. He re...
