Podcast
Our Hurts, God’s Healing: MercyMe’s Bart Millard and Actor Jim Caviezel
This week’s guests both have a legacy of inspiring and moving people through entertainment, one through music and both through film–Bart Millard and Jim Caviezel. First we have Bart Millard who is a GRAMMY nominated singer/songwriter and the lead vocalist for the band MercyMe. His mega-hit “I Can Only Imagine,” has inspired millions of listeners with its joyful anticipation of heaven. Bart has written a book about his life, which has now become a major motion picture that released this month in theaters. Our second guest is Jim Caviezel, a highly acclaimed actor who came to prominence after his groundbreaking performance as Jesus in the blockbuster movie The Passion of the Christ. Jim has gone on to choose thoughtful and inspirational roles that speak to his deep faith as a Christian...
Christ Is Our Champion: The Bryan Brothers and Craig Johnson
Today’s guests feature a pair of brothers who have been pursuing excellence in the world of golf and also pursuing their relationship with God: The Bryan Brothers. Our second guest is Craig Johnson, a minister at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. During Autism Awareness Month (April), Craig shares the story about how, when his son was diagnosed with autism, he trusted God’s purpose for his life and was inspired to write a book about that journey called “Champion.” Christ Is Our Champion: The Bryan Brothers and Craig Johnson – Jesus Calling Podcast Episode #89 Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Today’s guests feature a pair of brothers who have been pursuing excellence in the world of golf: The Bryan Brothers. Our second guest is a minister at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas...
Fighting the Good Fight: Michael Chandler & Steel Lafferty
Today’s guests exemplify excellence in their sports and a desire to honor God for their talents. Michael Chandler is a professional mixed martial artist who has garnered many wins since he came on the MMA scene in 2010. Michael is determined to use his platform to show the world that his strength comes from following Christ. Steel Lafferty has been wakeboarding since he was 12 years old and is considered to be one of the best in the world. His commitment to give God all of the glory for any accolades or achievements he receives in his sport is an example to young people everywhere. Fighting the Good Fight: Michael Chandler & Steel Lafferty – Jesus Calling Podcast Episode #90 Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Today’s guests strive for excellence in all areas of their lives...
The Light of Heaven’s Promise: Roma Downey & Jenn Gotzon Chandler
Roma Downey and Jenn Gotzon Chandler are both actresses who are committed to shining the light of their faith in Hollywood. In addition to being an actress, Roma Downey is an author and producer. She is probably best known as the star of the iconic television show “Touched By An Angel.” In her newest book, Box of Butterflies, she talks about how important it is to recognize the blessings in front of us each day. She also shares about the special relationship she had with her Touched By An Angel Co-star Della Reese, who passed away last year, and the comfort she has in knowing that we’ll all be together one day in heaven. Jenn Gotzon Chandler aspires to inspire and uplift through the medium of film and storytelling. In her latest movie, “My Daddy Is In Heaven,” she plays the role of a young...
No Limits: Melanie Shankle & Marshawn Evans Daniels Let God Direct Their Steps
Melanie Shankle & Marshawn Evans Daniels have both learned how to move beyond what they thought “should” happen for their lives, and develop willing hearts to allow God to move them to a place beyond what they could ever have imagined. Melanie Shankle is a writer and a speaker, who in her past, tended to “limit” herself, based on her fears, insecurities and what others thought of her. When she learned to dispel these lies, she learned to never again underestimate what God could do with a willing heart. Marshawn Evans Daniels, author, speaker, Miss America finalist and participant on “The Apprentice,” was the picture of a successful woman. She shares about what she calls her “split rock moment,” after finding out the day before her “dream wedding,” that her fiance had been unfaith...
Just As I Am: Lisa Harper and Point of Grace
Today’s episode touches on themes of acceptance and how God loves us just the way we are. Lisa Harper is a Bible Teacher and a speaker. She shares about how she moved past the shame and trauma associated with early sexual abuse in her life by being able to view herself as worthy in God’s eyes. Shelley Breen, Leigh Cappalino and Denise Jones join us from award winning contemporary Christian singing group Point of Grace. They share their joy and honor at being able to bring messages of hope and acceptance to the world through music for over 20 years; plus their thoughts on favorite hymns and worship songs that are part of their new record “Beautiful Name.” Just As I Am: Lisa Harper and Point of Grace – Jesus Calling Episode #93 Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Our guests today...
My Mother Believed In Me: Super Bowl Champion Jeff Hostetler & Researcher Shaunti Feldhahn
Our guests today have both experienced encouragement from someone who believed in them—their mothers. Our first guest is Jeff Hostetler, a Super Bowl champion quarterback who led the New York Giants to their win in Super Bowl XXV, some 1 1⁄2 months after the starting quarterback went out for the season with a broken foot. Jeff shares the ups and downs, frustrations and rewards of his football career and celebrates the woman who never stopped reminding him “whose he was,” and that “God had a plan for his life,”–his mom. Shaunti Feldhahn is a researcher, a speaker and a writer who has studied the effects of rest on the lives of stressed-out moms–and women in general. Her new devotional, Finding Rest: A Woman’s Devotional For Lasting Peace,” guides women in the practice of recharging em...
Church Roots & Country Strong: The Bellamy Brothers & Zach Seabaugh
We begin a special series focusing on country music and faith as we count down to the Country Music Association’s CMA Fest, held in Nashville from June 7-10. Our guests today are the legendary duo The Bellamy Brothers and emerging country music artist, Zach Seabaugh. The Bellamy Brothers broke onto the scene with a smash hit on both the pop and country charts with the classic song “Let Your Love Flow,” and continue to tour all over the world. They share a little about their roots growing up in the church, about a new reality show that gives a glimpse into their family’s life in Florida, and their new autobiography, Let Your Love Flow: Life and Times of the Bellamy Brothers. Zach Seabaugh is an up-and-coming country artist who competed on Season 9 of the NBC show, The Voice when he wa...
Jesus Defines Our Worth: Chelsea Crockett & Kaylee Rutland
Today’s guests are two young women who have faced the typical challenges that girls deal with in our culture today– self-confidence, peer pressure, criticism, and authenticity. Chelsea Crockett started making videos as a teenager just for fun, which eventually morphed into her highly popular YouTube channel Beautylicious Insider. Chelsea’s mission is to show girls how to be authentically beautiful–mirroring the love of Christ to encourage their self-worth. Kaylee Rutland is an upcoming country music singer/songwriter who, before performing and singing, battled shyness. Her songs have a message for young women everywhere, including a very special song she wrote for her 13-year old sister who was dealing with self-confidence issues. Jesus Defines Our Worth: Chelsea Crockett & Kaylee Rutl...
Faith Passed Down Through the Generations: Legendary Men of Country Music
We continue our series about country music and faith with today’s guests, Marty Raybon and Mike Maguire from legendary country music group Shenandoah, and the long-admired country vocalist Gene Watson. Marty and Mike share about the beginnings of their band and how grateful they are to God to be able to bring music to the world for more than 30 years. Gene shares about his humble beginnings and how he wanted to honor God and his parents for their faithfulness in all the good and challenging things that have happened in his life by recording his first Gospel record. Faith Passed Down Through the Generations: Legendary Men of Country Music – Jesus Calling Episode #97 Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling podcast. We continue our series on country music and faith with guests who have s...
Shining God’s Light Through Music: Oak Ridge Boys & Aaron Watson
Today’s guests are allowing themselves to be used by God to bring a message of hope and light through their music–The Oak Ridge Boys and Aaron Watson. The Oak Ribonsalldge Boys have dozens of Country hits and a Number One Pop smash, and have earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards. The roots of the group and for each man individually are steeped in Gospel music and faith in God. Aaron Watson Aaron started chasing his dream of becoming a country singer/songwriter while still in college. Through perseverance, a work ethic instilled in him by his father, and the grace of God, Aaron has seen his career come to life over the last 18 years, and as his audience grows, he is determined to let use his music and his words glorify God. Shining God’s Light Through Music: Oak Ridge Boys & Aar...
“Someone Believed In Me” Rashad Jennings & Ryan Stevenson
Today’s guests share with us how they dealt with difficulties in their life, and with God’s help, ultimately achieved their dreams: former NFL football player and Dancing with the Stars winner Rashad Jennings and Christian artist Ryan Stevenson. Rashad Jennings is a former NFL football player and winner of Dancing With the Stars in 2017. Against all odds, Rashad overcame several obstacles in his early years (including a difficult relationship with his father) that might have crushed his dreams, but when one person believed in him, it changed the course of his life. Ryan Stevenson is a contemporary Christian artist who started his career as a paramedic. Seeing stories of people’s most tragic moments played out in front of him shook him, but a pivotal moment saving a woman’s life would event...
