I loved this conversation with Ben! Not only is he intelligent and knows the Bible really well, he also has a huge heart for people and wants them to experience an abundant life with Jesus. Since he recently released his book Rest and War, I knew I wanted to have him on the show to unpack some of the topics from it. He walks us through practical strategies and tactics to make war on what is destructive in our lives and rest in the God who loves us. This is one that you definitely don’t want to miss!

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Tsh Oxenreider is an author and podcast host of “A Drink with a Friend.” I wanted to bring Tsh on the show because she recently released a devotional called “Bitter and Sweet: A Journey Into Easter.” It’s all about the history of Lent and why the Global Church celebrates through fasting leading up to Easter. She shares about her own personal journey through the liturgical traditions and encourages those who have never observed the liturgical calendar to give it a try - it’s greatly enriched her family’s life!

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Alena Pitts is an actress, writer, speaker, and singer. In today’s episode, she shares about the pain she’s faced over the past few years since her mom passed, what God has taught her through it, and how she’s learning to lean into His steadfastness. She also opens up about the challenges of being vulnerable with community, but why it’s been so healing and life-giving for her. If you or someone you know has been through the loss of a loved one, this episode is sure to encourage you.

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Does celebration come naturally for you? For many people, the fear of hope turned to disappointment or the sensitivity to others’ pain can often hinder them from fully embracing celebration. Therapist and author, Nicole Zasowski, shares her personal experience of grief and tragedy, which kept her from pursuing celebration and seeking joy; however, after exploring God’s Word and in-depth research, she discovered that not only is it possible to celebrate, it’s essential to the Christian life. We unpack some of the fascinating topics of her new book “What If It’s Wonderful?” Tune in as Nicole discusses how to stay emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in seasons of joy and celebration.

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This week, I sit down with my good friend Eunice Rodriguez. She is a powerhouse, who uses her God-given voice with authority, but she hasn’t always been able to use her voice. Tune in as she shares a miraculous story of how God changed her - both physically and spiritually. She also opens up about part of her singleness/relationship journey, while humbly sharing her wisdom after years of waiting for who God had for her.

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Rich Villodas is the pastor of New Life Fellowship in Queens, NY. He’s also a speaker and the author of “A Deeply Formed Life.” We jump into the topic of spiritual formation - what is is and why it’s important. He also explained what a genogram is and why it’s useful in discovering how profoundly shaped we are by our families of origin. You’ll want to tune into this fascinating episode!

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In today’s episode, Luke humbly shares about different times of suffering in his life, what he learned through it, and how his perspective has changed since leaning into the pain and surrendering it to the Lord. Luke is a pastor, speaker, and author of Your Mess Matters. You won’t want to miss the wisdom he shares in this conversation and his humor to go along with it!

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A theme that the Lord has impressed upon my heart more than usual lately is the miracle of healing - both spiritually and physically. Angela Weir is a testament of God’s powerful work of healing, so I knew I had to have her share her story. This episode is packed with scripture, so get your notebook ready!

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Since my word for 2022 is Holiness, I invited my friend Luke to come on to talk about what holiness and consecration looks like in a generation who is consumed by the world but desperate for Jesus. He shares a powerful testimony of how he and a few guys turned a high school rave into a night of worship and hundreds of students surrendered their lives to the Lord. Hit play on this episode. I promise you won’t regret it!

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What better way to kick off the first episode of the second season than with Rebekah Lyons?! Since it’s a new year and we’re all looking for a fresh start, Rebekah gives great insight into how she replaces new years resolutions with rhythms for life. As with all Great Things guests, Rebekah shares her testimony of what her faith was like from childhood and how the gospel has impacted where she is today. Don’t miss this refreshing episode!

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