Taking the Hope of Christmas to a Hurting World: Dailey & Vincent and Ernie Haase
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
Release Date: 12/19/2019
God Is Listening and He Cares For Us: Andre Ward & John Burke
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
It’s often said that hindsight is twenty-twenty, and our guests this week look back on how God has shaped their own lives in profound ways—though it might’ve been hard to see at the moment. shares his life story, both inside and outside the ring, marked by struggles with family addiction and a sense of aimlessness. He reveals how he turned his life around and reignited his faith after the passing of his father, and became determined to become a warrior for God. shares insights he gained from researching over a thousand near-death experiences. These firsthand accounts convinced...
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Happiness is Fleeting, But Joy Lives Deep Within Our Souls: Molly Stillman & Jeanine Amapola
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
*This episode contains content that may be triggering for some listeners.* Have you ever had a moment where you plastered on a smile, carried on through your day as if everything was perfectly okay, but really on the inside you were hurting? It’s okay to have sorrow, and it doesn’t mean we are cut off from joy in the midst of it. In the Psalms, David reminds us that God reveals joy during all the ups and downs of our lives. “You make known to me the path of life,” David prays, “in Your presence there is fullness of joy.” [] is an author, speaker, blogger, and podcast host...
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The Restorative Power of Connection: Dansby Swanson and John Inazu
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
In all the moments of our lives, whether we’re dealing with depression or anxiety, or navigating the responsibilities of taking care of other people, or simply trying to make our days have more depth and meaning, our connection to others is key to our well being. Through prayer, intentionality, and consideration, we can strengthen that cord that ties us to others and build relationships that become a lifeline when things get hard. This week, we're joined by , a major league baseball player for the . Dansby shares the ups and downs of being a major league baseball player, including the stress...
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Losing Hope? Turn to God: Tamron Hall & LaRae Quy
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
Content warning: This episode contains mature content and may not be suitable for all listeners. When we face darkness in our lives that threatens to overwhelm us, it can feel like it’s harder and harder to find any light. But in , it says “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” That anchor is Jesus—and He is waiting to hear our cares and concerns, and is present to be that Rock we can cling to in every trial we encounter. This week, our guests talk about how they turned to Jesus when they started to lose hope in humanity. had periods in her life where...
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Tapping Into Healthy Mental and Spiritual Habits for Our Families: Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Charles Fay & Melina Luna Smith
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
The Bible reminds us over and over what a gift from God children are. As parents, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the different worries when it comes to raising a child: Are they healthy? Are they happy? Are they kind to other people? One essential element of parenting that sets a great foundation for a child’s well-being is modeling a spiritually healthy life for our kids, so that they know there’s a God who cares for them, and listens when they pray. This week, we get to hear from three experts on how we can mentally and spiritually nurture the young minds of tomorrow. is the...
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[JESUS LISTENS MONTHLY SERIES] Praying Through Life’s Storms: Colton Dixon
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
On this episode of Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer, we hear from musician Colton Dixon. From his American Idol days to the unexpected challenges in the music industry, Colton shares how his unwavering faith in God has served as his guiding light through every circumstance–enabling him to be a light to others facing their own storms. Guest’s Links Colton’s Facebook: Colton’s Twitter: Colton’s Instagram: ________________________ Connect with Jesus Calling *Episode produced by Four Eyes Media*
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When Things Look Dark, Reach For a Higher Perspective: Savannah Guthrie & John Tesh
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
Sometimes, our dreams seem so far-fetched that even we don’t believe we’ll ever achieve them. But in , it says “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” When we train ourselves to look for the good, to see God’s opportunities around every corner, we’ll find that the life of our dreams isn’t so far away after all. As we celebrate our 400th episode of the , we’ll hear from and , who both had unconventional and unexpected breakthroughs into television. Savannah, co-anchor of the , shares how her greatest dream of being...
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God Will Show Us What We’re Capable Of: Joseph Rojas & Monica Swanson
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
This week’s stories are set an ocean apart, but share a common thread of two individuals placing their trust in God to be a lighthouse in the dark while mapping a new course for their lives. , the lead singer of the Christian rock band , candidly shares a background where abuse, addiction, and suicidal ideation haunted his days, and how that led to a rock-bottom moment in the back of an ambulance, where he had a life-changing encounter with God. is a mom to four boys who she decided to start homeschooling when they were elementary age. Though Monica and her husband initially had...
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Unleash Your Hidden Talents to Transform the World: Michael Hyacinthe & Katharine Hayhoe
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
This week, we speak with , who is also an artist and sculptor. Michael recounts the profound impact of his time in the military, and how, after he returned to civilian life, he wanted to use his talent in the arts to support veterans, and eventually children through his company , who created a toy robot named Wimee, featured on the PBS children’s show called . Our second guest is climate scientist and speaker , whose work bridges the gap between science and faith. Interpreting complex climate data through the lens of religious stewardship, Katharine educates faith-based communities on their...
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Glory on the Field and Grace in Our Hearts with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Eugene Cho
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
People of faith have many opportunities to demonstrate how that faith leads and guides them. As a star athlete recognizes where their gifts and talents come from on a platform for all to see, we can also be faithful in our normal daily interactions with others, demonstrating grace—especially when we disagree—and showing kindness, understanding, and humility, all which reflect the love of Christ in our lives. , an American hurdler and sprinter, competes in the 400 meter hurdles. She is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic champion with the Games record, and 2022 World champion with a world record time of...
info_outlineChristmas can be a time for joy, but also for reflection—and for many, a reminder of lost moments and loved ones. This week’s guests, musicians Dailey & Vincent and Ernie Haase, remind us this season is filled with hope, because God loved us so much that He sent Jesus into the world. These artists tell us how they fell in love with music (from bluegrass to gospel) and why they center their songs and shows around positive messages. Dailey & Vincent recently released The Sounds of Christmas project, and share their warmest (and most hilarious) Christmas memories and family traditions. Ernie Haase gives a behind-the-scenes look at the way his new album with Signature Sound, A Jazzy Little Christmas, was born out of a fun-filled holiday trip to New York, and how we can still celebrate the holiday while honoring those who are no longer with us at Christmas.
Links, Products and Resources Mentioned:
Dolly Parton Belives with God, All Things Are Possible episode
Celebrating the Power of Jesus’ Love: Mark Lowry and CBD President Ray Hendrickson episode
Choosing Christ Through Doubt & Fear: Bear Grylls & Rhonda Vincent episode
Lifting Up Others Through Service: Country Singer Jimmy Fortune and US Army Veteran Jess Key episode
Shining God’s Light Through Music: Oak Ridge Boys & Aaron Watson episode
The Sounds of Christmas album
The Dailey & Vincent show on RFD Television
“Jingle Bells” video
International Bluegrass Music Association
“A Jazzy Little Christmas” album
The Message Bible, Eugene Peterson
New York Cares (Winter Wishes program)
Interview Quotes:
“The most important part about all the music, just boiling it down to the bare bones, is the way you speak to other people. The songs that we pick and the way the songs speak to their hearts and give them such peace and joy.” - Darrin Vincent
“It's a universal language—music speaks to everybody.” - Darrin Vincent
“We don't know what all these people are going through. But many people in that audience are going through something. It is our job to go out there and take them on a 90-minute ride that will make them forget whatever they're dealing with, and hopefully leave there feeling a lot better.” - Jamie Dailey
“My testimony is that a perceived no might be just a not now from God.“ - Ernie Haase
“What Sarah has done with the Jesus Calling book, for me, she’s made Jesus very personal, very relatable.” - Ernie Haase
“Hopefully, by people listening to our music and enjoying our music, it'll make the season a little bit brighter for some people.” - Ernie Haase
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