Imagine leaving everything behind to follow Jesus. Paul Bagai, Minister of Discipleship and Young Adults at First Baptist Knoxville shares his story of coming to faith in Christ and trusting God when he was called to leave his home and move across the country with nothing in sight. Sometimes God asks us to take risks, trust him and walk by faith. But in all circumstances, we can experience God’s goodness!  Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” John 13:7 

“It is a Land that the Lord your God seeks out; the eyes of the Lord your God, are always upon it, from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.” (DEUT 11:12)   Anyone who has ever made a trip to Israel, has felt the impact on their life and spiritual growth. The Bible comes to life. Jenny’s guest Donna Jollay is in from Israel where she’s the Director of Christian Relations at Israel365.  She gives us insight on just what is going on in Israel, her own redemption story, and unlocks something important about the recent interview with Cathy Campbell - “Facing Fear - When Terrorism Disrupted Pilgrimage In Israel.”   

Donna is a hi-tech entrepreneur, the owner of Jerusalem Tours, a philanthropist, and a deeply committed Christian Zionist. Her love for Israel and the children of Israel began when she had a life changing spiritual awakening in 1995 and started reading the Bible. Her recovery story from an abusive childhood and addiction is a story that brings Hope.  She has dedicated her life to building bridges between the Christian and Jewish communities. Donna has lived in Israel since 2014 and was there when the October 7 attack happened and is now in the U.S. to stand and advocate for Israel in these Times like no other - “For Such a Time as This.”

Jenny and Donna also discuss the lies & disruption during the Knoxville City Council meeting regarding Israelis and Palestinians.  Israel365 is strengthening Israel by building bridges between Jews, Christians & all who share our faith-based values.   israel365.com, joursalemtours.com  Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; those who love you will be serene. PSALMS (122:6) 

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” ~ Isaiah 9:6

Sometimes we get lost in all the excitement and forget the real reason we celebrate the season! Finding the real joy in Christmas is when you make Jesus the center of our celebration. Jenny’s guests today are Meredith Worden, President of the Nativity Pageant of Knoxville Board of Directors and Board Member Jamie Butler, Chair of the Welcome & Care Committee to talk about the 55th Nativity Pageant of Knoxville and how Jesus has worked in their lives to lead them there! Take time this Christmas season to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas by glorifying the One who gave it all. Through His life, death and resurrection, Jesus fulfilled God’s plan of redemption that HE planned from the beginning of the world. 

“Answer me, O LORD, out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me.” Psalm 69:16 At 5am Feb 24, 2023, Dr. Vitaliy Sorokun and his wife Ana were awakened to sounds of explosions and their home shaking as Russia began war on Ukraine. Jenny’s guest knows first-hand the devastation and horror of what has been going on there, but can see God at work, even under these circumstances. Dr. Vitaliy Sorokun is Vice President of Burnham Ministries International and the Director of Foreign Mission Department with the Baptist Union of Ukraine. He shares how he came to know Christ, how God is making “beauty from ashes” (Isaiah 61:3) and how thousands are finding hope in Jesus! It’s about making disciples, one-on-one,  intentionally & relationally!

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“Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me.” Psalm 50:15   Most of us struggle to understand why God allows us to go through difficult times. Jenny interviews Pastor Chad and Sadie Roberts, who have faced one of the most challenging situations in life. While on a mission trip, Chad lost his sight in one eye and suddenly went completely blind in 2018. Despite this adversity, he carries a message that life is not random, but is actually orchestrated by God for a purpose. He is now a trusted spiritual voice in many lives. Chad is the founder and lead pastor of Preaching Christ’s Church, and Sadie directs communications and connections there. Their ministry, "Awakened to Grace with Chad Roberts" can be found daily on radio, Podcast, one place.com and pray.com. Together they have a marriage Podcast called "The Marriage Conversation." You can find more at awakenedtograce.com   

What started out as an exciting trip to Israel to study and to walk in the footsteps of Jesus, suddenly changed as Hamas brutally attacked Israel. That Saturday morning two members of their group were on the balcony when the first missiles hit, less than two miles from their hotel. As tensions escalated in Israel, they and their family members and friends in the US, began to feel increasingly anxious. As the situation deteriorated, they started to feel anxious. Fear mounted as they were forced to take detours, all flights were canceled, and they faced distressing circumstances. Join Jenny and her lifelong friend, Cathy Campbell as we hear about the trip, how she faced her fears and what God showed her while she was there!  And there were miracle stories, too! Cathy shares scriptures that calmed and comforted her.  No doubt,  “He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”  Cathy Campbell is a Bible teacher, she’s served as a volunteer with many organizations in East TN. She is married to Dr. David Campbell, has been a best friend and sister in Christ to Jenny! 

Having survived stage 4 cancer, Jenny thought she had endured the greatest test of her life, until in a single moment, a collision with a drunk driver took the life of her seventeen-year-old son and left her remaining son clinging to life with catastrophic injuries. Jenny’s guest is Jenny Leavitt, Author of “GodPrints: Finding Evidence of God in the Shattered Pieces of Life.” Jenny and her husband, Myron, never intended to walk this road through the valley of the shadow of death, but life often doesn’t work out the way we plan. Jenny shares her pain, her fears, her healing and her hope.  For anyone beaten down by life, feeling adrift among trials, or struggling with day-to-day challenges Jenny offers encouragement in this interview and her book.  

Many people struggle to start a family because they have been unable to become pregnant. In-vitro fertilization has been the answer to many couples’ prayers to have a baby.  But this success has created a surplus of frozen human embryos - human life -  but embryo donation and embryo adoption offer the blessing of life!  Jenny is talking with Dr. Jeffrey Keenan, President & Medical Director of the National Embryo Donation Center  (NEDC) and a fertility specialist at Southeastern Fertility in Knoxville, TN.  They are the largest group in the world providing embryo adoption.  (more babies born than anyone)  They are caring for the tiniest little ones - made in God’s image!  Hear stories of hope as they share some of what families have shared in writing and video about being able to adopt these precious babies. What a blessing NEDC is!   To find out more about embryo adoption and donation, please see their website, embryodonation.org,, on social media and on their Podcast - “The Embryo Adoption Podcast” with Host Mike Mellinger.”

"But in my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears." Psalm 18:6. Jenny’s guest was wrongfully accused of abusing her children, threatened with the possibility of jail and possibly losing her children to foster care and even adoption!! One fateful evening Rachel Siqueira Bruno's life was changed forever. Her story unravels like a "Dateline" story full of false-allegations & corruption. Yet through it all, God was faithful. Hear her heart-wrenching story, how her strong faith in God brought her through this ordeal and how she is educating & helping other parents! Rachel Bruno - Author & Public Speaker talks about her book "Fractured Hope: A Mother's Fight For Justice."

We all face hard times, and when we do, can we really just God to “sustain me to the end?” (I Cor 1:8) Jenny’s guest is Author, Speaker, Retreat Leader & business owner Kim Jaggers. Her online devotional “Kim Jaggers - Daily Seeking Him” can be found on Facebook and Instagram. She is passionate about spending time with God and leading others to have a real & personal relationship with Jesus. Kim has been through devastating loss, unimaginable circumstances & heartache that moved her closer to God and strengthened her faith. Her new devotional “A Journey Through Corinthians with Kim Jaggers” has just been released and she is sharing some of her story, why a book on Corinthians, and how important it is to know God’s truth now. You can connect with her at kimjaggers.com. where you can find her contact, speaking engagements at women’s events, devotionals, and her book, “Truth To Hold On To,” that shares her story.