Crossroads with Jenny Bushkell

NY Times #1 Best-Selling Inspirational Author & Speaker, Karen Kingsbury joins Jenny to talk about her life-changing Fiction novels and her just released book, A Distant Shore! Hear why she wanted to take on the difficult subject of human trafficking. An unforgettable book full of intrigue, risk, love & rescue. Karen talks about her faith and shares a beautiful “God Wink” story - and we get to be a part of it, too!

Joy Gaertner- Relationship, Loss & Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and founder of Walking with Joy - Grief and Loss Recovery” and Karen Russell, Recovery Kids at Powell UMC joins Jenny to give us insight on helping chidren, as well as adults, after the losses from Covid, death and recent school shootings! Hear about Joy's workshop, "Helping Children With Loss."

What have I done to deserve love like this? (Lauren Daigle) "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16. Creation stood still. Jesus was crucified. Darkness fell. The curtain was torn. Pastor & Military Chaplain David Ault joins Jenny to talk about the greatest love ever on this special Good Friday Show.

There's a new coffee shop in town — Likewise Coffee, and they are serving up coffee and Hope! Jenny interviews Will Boggs, Co-owner of the coffee house & founder of a ministry that works in anti-human-trafficking abroad and with local women in sexually abusive and vulnerable situations.

"… and he chose for himself five smooth stones … and his sling was in his hand. And he drew near to the Giant." (I Samuel 17:40) Are you facing a giant? Nothing is impossible with God! Jenny interviews Kevin Dubose, Dir of Area Ministries for Emerald Youth Foundation- a man who is making a difference in youth, teens, his community and generations.

You may have seen him on television news or on the football field - wherever you see Derrick Furlow, Jr you will see a leader who follows Christ and wants to inspire & empower others to be the best they can be! Jenny is speaking with her friend- Author, Speaker & former UT Vol and pro football player Derrick Furlow Jr, as they talk about his book, What's Next? How To Transition Like A Champion and how we can all use these steps.

Just imagine hearing Jesus teaching by the shores of Galilee. Geography, the shape of the land, the seasons, the physical context are all important to understand the context in which Jesus teaches. Why is it impotant to know why Jesus tells one person not to talk about a miracle he performed, but tells another, “go tell everyone!?” Jenny interviews Dr. Cyndi Parker an expert Educator, Speaker, Published Author, Podcaster, and Faculty member of Jerusalem University College. Cyndi specializes in the context of the Bible, trips to Israel, and Theology of Place, which is the name of her Podcast! Jenny was fortunate to study under Dr. Parker with the University of Jerusalem College and travel to Israel to complete the study. They are talking about Dr. Parker’s new book, Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels which is available on audio, Amazon and at theologyofplace.com.

Jenny interviews Dr. Nancy Hamilton, UT Professor, Conference Speaker, and Bible Teacher on how to know GOD and grow closer to HIM. Joy620WRJZ station intern & University of Tennessee student Riley Woody joins them to talk about things from a college perspective. In all the darkness the world gives us, let God be your refuge! JESUS is light!

JESUS asks, "Do you want to get well?" Jenny interviews David Ault, UMC Pastor, Military Chaplain & VP Knoxville Leadership Foundation as they encourage you into 2021! You can find joy, peace and the way to forgive!

Concerned about your future? Worried or anxious? Jenny interviews Tom Baker, Owner of Cobblestone Entertainment, Radio & TV personality, highly sought-after Speaker and the Author of "One Dog's Faith" & "Worry Is Stupid," where he wrote about his struggle with worry, anxiety & hopelessness, and is sharing how God used his struggle to change his life & help others! Tom tackles these these problems with humor and great insight!