Best Whathashedoneinyourlife Podcasts (2025)

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Discovering God's Peace and Purpose in Retirement: Margaret Ecklund 30:31

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Link to Zoom class: Why Did God Become Human? And Why It Matters! In this engaging podcast episode, Margaret Eklund reflects on her transition from a 48-year nursing career to a fulfilling retired life focused on faith and family. She shares the peace she's found in not being dictated by work schedules …

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Young Life Adventures: Deanne Johnson's Story 41:10

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! What happens when you say “yes” to God’s call, even when it leads far beyond your comfort zone? In this episode of Just Talkin’ About Jesus, Deanne Johnson shares her journey from a quiet life in Phoenix to unexpected adventures in Germany and South Africa through Young Life ministry. Deanne opens up ab…

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Messy Games, Messier Questions and God in the Middle:Kellen Peterson 32:50

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! In this episode of 'Just Talking About Jesus,' youth pastor Kellen Peterson shares his transformative journey from a troubled youth to a leader in ministry. Kellen recounts how his early rebelliousness eventually led him to a role where he could make a meaningful impact. He emphasizes the importance of …

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Rob Linton:How near-death moments and bold choices shaped one man's calling 25:36

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! YouTube. https://youtu.be/JARffJn5bKY In this episode, Rob Linton shares his unique life journey from a childhood as a missionary kid in Papua and Indonesia to becoming an engineer with a passion for classic cars and motorcycles. Living on a farm in Washington, Rob and his wife enjoy traveling. The epis…

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Blind Faith: Thrillers, Terrorism & Trusting God with Author Faith Ijiga 38:57

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! YouTube episode In this engaging podcast episode, Nigerian author and podcaster Faith Ajiga shares her unique journey of overcoming challenges and crafting captivating stories. Despite being blind, Faith employs screen readers to navigate the digital world and bring her literary visions to life. Her pas…

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Nuns Having Fun: A look at nun life with Sister Mercy 39:38

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Link: Fr. Stanley Rother In this delightful episode, Sister Mercy returns to share her eventful summer escapades. From fishing expeditions with her father to driving tractors filled with nostalgia, Sister Mercy finds joy in the simplest of adventures. Listeners are regaled with tales of battling massive…

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Dan Parr: The Man Behind the Easy-to-Understand Bible 31:59

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! https://www.parrdanmevoices.com/ Dan's Audible books Dan Parr shares his incredible journey from a medical miracle before birth to becoming a voice artist and Bible narrator. Encouraged by a push from a local radio at 14 and a divine calling, Dan ventured into voice artistry alongside his wife. His narr…

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“I Got You”: A Testimony of Healing, Purpose, and Knowing Jesus for Yourself with Armentha Hackett 34:00

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! This week, I had the honor of sitting down with Armentha Hackett—an incredible woman of faith with a powerful story of survival, healing, and a deeper understanding of who Jesus really is. “You’re Not Going Home.” Armentha noticed a shortness of breath, but chalked it up to a cold. When she finally went…

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How can we best take care of those living in poverty? A look at Unbound 1:01:37

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! My husband Ed and I spent a week in Honduras visiting our seven sponsored families. It was unbelievable and I want to share it with you. In this special edition episode you will hear from some who have sponsored children, teens, elderly and scholars about their experiences meeting their person. You'll h…

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Does God Really Cause ALL Things to Work Together for Good? Sarah Griffiths Hu 42:13

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! In this episode of Just Talking About Jesus, Sarah Griffiths Hu shares her compelling journey of faith, healing, and redemption. Coming to Christ at the age of six, she grew up with a heart for Jesus. However, after experiencing assault in her teenage years, she drifted from God, choosing a lifestyle of…

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A Mother's Prayer: Trusting God Through the Storm with Christina Custodio 51:51

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! When God Changed His Mind Christina's book What the River Keeps Cheryl Grey Bostrom In this heartfelt podcast episode, Christina Custodio shares her inspiring journey from doubt to faith. Once hesitant to embrace a calling she didn't understand, Christina found clarity through a crisis involving her son…

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From Broncos to Boundless Love: George Sisneros 54:44

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! https://coveredinhisdust.beehiiv.com/ https://www.threads.com/@onegsisneros Twitter: 1G Cisneros In this powerful podcast episode, we hear the journey of George Sisneros, whose priorities were dramatically reshaped. Initially living the American Dream with thriving businesses and a love for the Denver B…

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The Complexity of Grief: I Thought God had Abandoned Me with Natasha Smith 34:03

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! In this heartfelt episode of Just Talking About Jesus, Jan sits down with author and grief advocate Natasha Smith to explore what it means to trust God in seasons of deep sorrow. Natasha shares candidly about experiencing multiple losses, feelings of abandonment, and the inner vows that shaped her grief…

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Finding Peace in Singleness with Katharine Rose 34:14

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Eternal Echoes podcast In this episode of Just Talking about Jesus, host Jan Johnson sits down with Katharine Rose to delve into the topic of being single in today's world. Katharine shares her personal journey of singleness at 36 and how it has been a path of surrender to God's plans over her own desir…

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When Faith Is All You Have: A Missionary’s Story from Ecuador: Susan Peterson 33:42

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Elizabeth Elliot's books about her husband JIm Elliott In this podcast episode, Jan Johnson interviews Susan Peterson about her profound experiences as a missionary. Susan recounts a pivotal hike in the Ecuadorian jungle that tested her faith more than ever before. Despite physical exhaustion and lack o…

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Who Do YOU Say Jesus is? with Ruth Cowles 32:36

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Ruth's Books jan-johnson.com https://justtalkingaboutjesus.com/ https://janjohnsonauthor.substack.com/ In this episode of Just Talking About Jesus, host Jan Johnson sits down with Ruth Cowles to explore what it means to truly know Jesus—not just attend church. Both Jan and Ruth grew up in strong Christi…

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A Century of Faith: Edith Hoggard's Journey 21:40

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-we-find-in-the-dark/id1798550826 In this inspirational episode, we sit down with Edith Hoggard, a remarkable 101-year-old Cherokee Christian woman whose life is a powerful testimony of unwavering faith. Raised in Maywood, California, Edith shares her deep-roote…

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Discovering Divinity in Diamonds and Design: Tim Gannaway 35:49

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! https://jan-johnson.com/ https://justtalkingaboutjesus.com/ https://janjohnsonauthor.substack.com/ In this episode of 'Just Talking About Jesus,' Jan Johnson interviews Tim Gannaway, exploring his miraculous birth story and journey from struggling with early disabilities to a fulfilling career in jewelr…

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Taking the Hand of Jesus in Pain and Suffering with Heather Bradley 36:45

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Unthinkable book Truth Freedom MInistry In this episode, Heather Bradley shares her inspiring journey of faith and resilience after experiencing the unthinkable loss of her son. Heather recounts how her grief led her back to God and ultimately shaped her ministry, Truth Freedom Ministry. Through her sto…

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The Last Supper Isn't Over: Jesus, Passover and the Final Cup: Lon and Ryan Wiksell 43:41

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! www.ourfatherabraham.com Lon and Ryan Wiksell, who are a father and son team, both ordained Christian ministers, but in very different faith traditions. Lon has a Master's of Divinity from Oral Roberts University and a Doctorate of Ministry in Messianic Judaism from the King's University. He continues t…

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When God Restores what the Locusts have Eaten: Scams and How to Avoid Them 55:43

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! To watch on YouTube In today's episode we hear from four of us who have experienced scams. We talk about how to avoid them and what red flags to pay attention to. We also see how God can restore what the locusts have eaten. Sometimes it's just better to read the podcast content. You might not have your …

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Real Life Promises of God : Keanisha Johnson 27:38

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Keanisha's Substack In this podcast episode, Jan Johnson welcomes Keanisha Johnson, who shares her journey of faith and the importance of having a personal relationship with God. Growing up in a devout church-going family, Keanisha's life has been marked by trusting God's promises, finding hope in diffi…

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Bringing Mother Home: Journeying Together Through the Fog of Dementia with Ruth Cowles 39:43

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! YouTube Ruth's books In this episode of 'Just Talking About Jesus,' Jan Johnson interviews Ruth Cowles, a seasoned missionary with a wealth of experiences. Ruth shares her story of caring for her mother with dementia. It began with small things like not turning off the stove, or the water hadn't been tu…

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Anchored by Grace: Mel Langston’s Journey Through Adversity 36:48

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! https://www.mosac.net/ https://mellangston.com/ https://youtu.be/MXWNXSDhDdY Jan's Substack: @janjohnson3 Mel Langston's testimony is a poignant story of overcoming adversity through faith. From the very start, her life was a testament to miracles, as she was born amidst familial turmoil and her mother'…

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God is Still Good-A Cancer Journey with Tom & Peggy Gillard 49:37

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! @RestStopDevotionas on Substack In this heartfelt episode, Tom and Peggy Gillard share their compelling journey of faith, love, and resilience. Tom recounts his upbringing in a strict religious family, his rebellion by joining the Navy, and his eventual spiritual awakening aboard a submarine nicknamed t…

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Discipleship in Action: Transforming Lives One at a Time with Sara Dangerfield 38:22

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! https://www.saradangerfield.com/ https://youtu.be/txQxwNCThoo In this episode of 'Just Talking About Jesus,' host Jan Johnson invites pastor Sara Dangerfield to share her poignant testimony of faith. Born into a culturally mixed family with a Christian mother and Muslim father, Sara's journey to Christi…

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Oral Tradition and the Bible: Vincent Krivda 34:45

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Vincent Krivda holds a Master of Contracts Management from American Graduate University and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Liberty University. He is the author of The Greatest Story Never Told: Oral Tradition and the Development of Messages in the Book of Genesis. Today we discuss how to f…

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Obedience Over Ambition with Janessa Sablan 26:16

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! So… you’ve graduated from high school and now what? Do you just find a job? Or should you go to college? And if so, where? Where does God want to lead you? So many paths available to you. My guest today is Janessa Sablan I’ve known Janessa since she was probably in middle school. Her dad led youth group…

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Divine Detours with Lori Ann Wood 39:15

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! https://loriannwood.com/ Lori Ann Wood is a heart failure survivor and award-winning essayist whose work has appeared in numerous websites, anthologies, and magazines, including The Christian Century Magazine, Just Between Us Magazine, The Joyful Life Magazine, Bella Grace Magazine, Sweet to the Soul FA…

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Overcoming Stories and Inspiring LIves with Bambi Lynn Makowski 22:02

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! https://jan-johnson.com/ https://justtalkingaboutjesus.com/ YouTube episode Bambi's website My newsletter Bambi Lynn Makowski tells a powerful story of redemption and transformation through faith. It discusses how trauma can distort perceptions of oneself, others, and the world, but emphasizes the possi…

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10 Things I Hate About My Husband with Shayla Marie Huber 32:43

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! https://www.shaylamariehuber.com/ Tiktok: shaylahuber30 Instagram: shaylamariehuber https://youtu.be/sjx7u7ja6nI Shayla is a rodeo wife to Cody, boy mom to Leroy and Wacey and they live in Iowa. She is an author and speaker passionate about helping women get rooted in their identity in God in order to t…

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Hope in the Face of Adversity with Lilia Kaczynski 1:06:06

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! LINKS: Open Fields and Iron Curtains book Lilia's website YouTube episode Lilia Kleczinski gives a haunting account of her early life, born prematurely and held in a hospital for her first three years. She was then moved to a military ground turned orphanage in Moldova which became home to thousands of …

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Surviving the Unspeakable: An Abortion Survivor's Story with Amy Miles 35:04

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! LINKS Abortion Survivors Network just talkin' about Jesus website Jan's website Amy Miles grew up knowing she was adopted, but what she didn't know was that she was a survivor of a failed abortion. Amy was already a mother herself when she learned the shockingly horrific truth of her birth. Overcoming a…

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Creating Trust and Emotional Intimacy with Leslie Davis 29:14

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Vision Driven Marriage podcast Vision Driven Marriage website https://youtu.be/xCKCGlZIKsY Jan Johnson's substack: @janjohnson3 Jan's instagram: justtalkinaboutjesus Relevant Scriptures: 1 Peter 4:8 Love covers a multitude of sins Colossians 3:14 Love binds everything together in perfect harmony. Doug a…

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Believing in the Larger Story: Trusting God Despite Struggles with Brenda Seefeldt Amodea 34:19

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! www.Bravester.com www.LargerStoryChurch.com Bible study called Trust Issues with God I Wish I Could Take Away Your Pain https://youtu.be/_eWrfEJPNuw Brenda Seefeldt Amodea is a mom of 4 grown boys, pastor of Larger Story Church which meets on zoom, author of two books, and a brave woman. In this podcast…

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Special Christmas Edition with Sister Mercy 41:54

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! In this episode, my daughter Sister Mercy and I examine prophecies that predicted the coming of Christ. Be sure to check out the transcript if you want references for the prophesies. https://www.youtube.com/@JustTalkinAboutJesus https://jan-johnson.com/ https://justtalkingaboutjesus.com/ https://janjohn…

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Abundant Encounters with Josh Marcengill 33:21

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! YouTube episode LINKS Encounters book: https://a.co/d/8hEHIwY Edify journal: https://a.co/d/fzDe5U9 Testify journal: https://a.co/d/3rCFYKr Abundant Encounters Podcast: https://anchor.fm/abundantencounters Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/s9vwr8n GooglePlay Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/rg28vy9 Take a …

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Revelationship with Cathy Colver Gardner 32:13

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Revelationship book Just Talkin About Jesus YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXsOC0eDBB4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvspWUwHn9w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtNvdo9YA5s Mistletoe@ChristmasTree Lodge Jan's Website Do you ever wonder how to get close to God? How to develop a relationship wi…

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A Sovereign God in a Suffering World with David LIbby 30:11

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! David's book A Different World jan-johnson.com Jan's books David's wife, Lisa, and he raised their two daughters, Kayla and Bethany, in rural Maine. They hunted, fished, foraged for wild edible plants, went camping in remote and undiscovered places, grew gardens, raised livestock, and preserved their ow…

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Petra, An Unbroken Legacy with Lisa Dorsey 27:15

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Dr Lisa Dorsey's website Mistletoe @ Christmas Tree Lodge (Text Jan at the top of the show notes with your email to request an autographed copy of her book. $10 + shipping) Jan's website Ever wonder about what the life of Paul (aka Saul of Tarsus) was really like? What if you could go there through a bo…

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A Journey to Heaven and Back with Calvin Cassady 37:48

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! https://www.calvincassady.com/ Calvin's facebook Trailer for Bridging the Gap, A Spiritual Journey to Heaven and Back Made for This podcast with Jenny Allen Just Talking About Jesus website Calvin Cassady shares the struggle of working within a different spiritual paradigm and the power of faith and pra…

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Robert Hunt Nobody Cares Until You Do: Accountability 34:02

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Nobody Cares Until You Do Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby Just Talking About Jesus website FREE book Available for free Nov. 16, 17 How often do we go day by day, doing what we do, without thinking about the fact that we will one day be accountable to God? Hebrews 4:13 says, “Nothing in all creation …

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Constance Hastings: The Trouble with Jesus 28:32

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Constance's Book The Trouble with Jesus Constance's website Newsletter Find HOPE Here podcast Overcoming trials and difficulties is more prevalent in the Christian Walk than people ever realize, and it was just as true for Jesus as he lived among us. Many persons, including those who have been in church…

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C.O.Wyler: End Times Approaching? Biblical Prophecy Meets Fiction 30:58

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Your free copy is available here: Untaken Rapture Kit In this enlightening dialogue, Jan Johnson sits down with Constance Wyler author of the Amazon books Untaken and Untaken 2. Their discussion ventures into Constance's 30-year long writing journey, her encounter with faith, and the unique curiosity ab…

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John Jarman- Broken and Redeemed 35:41

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! The Ed Mylett Show recommended podcast Broken and Redeemed (Jon's book) John's website Few people have a memory block of their entire childhood. Most of us have Bits and pieces pop up, like a birthday, or walking home from school with a friend, or a conversation with a family member. Not so with today’s…

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Jackie Baker and Angie Clayton: Walking Beside the Broken-Hearted 34:30

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Jan's website Angie's website https://www.facebook.com/angieclayton.author [email protected] [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/jackiembaker [email protected] Jackiembaker.substack.com Jackie's books: Messy Mourning and Birth Pains, A Modern Day Scarlett Letter In this emotional …

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Angie Baker and Jackie Baker: Adoption: Real-Life Stories Navigating Love, Loss and Reunion 35:56

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Peering into the Tunnel: An Outsider's Look into Grief Angie's book Angie's website https://www.facebook.com/angieclayton.author [email protected] [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/jackiembaker [email protected] Jackiembaker.substack.com Jackie's books: Messy Mourning and Birth …

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Donna Geertz: Journey from Anger to Forgiveness: A Tale of Grace 31:05

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! CHRISTY Love God First podcast Have you been in a place of needing to forgive a parent for abuse? It's a hard place to be. But God can change our hearts and minds. He's amazing that way. This episode features Donna sharing her heartfelt testimony of growing up with an angry mother in a seemingly devout …

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Michael Jaquith: Masculinity, Faith, and Emotional Vulnerability 31:38

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Michael's Website Michael's podcast YouTube of this episode Michael Jaquith shares his transformative journey from a challenging childhood marked by abuse and hedonism to finding solace and redemption in Jesus. Growing up in a troubled home didn't deter Michael, as he eventually pursued a PhD in Chemist…

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Jackie Dighans: Discover the Path to Triumph Amid Life's Trials 33:28

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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Jackie's Facebook Jackie's Website Live Covered by Him Jackie's YouTube Did you know that I have ten kids? That's right! Boggles the mind, right? My guest today, Jackie Dighans also has ten children. Sometimes juggling a household of humans can be overwhelming. It can give you anxiety. That's where Jack…