In this deeply personal and powerfully reflective episode, I sit down with Jonnie Taverner, producer and host of Refuge Freedom Stories and author of One Thing About God. Jonnie’s story unfolds like a modern-day parable—shaped by hardship, redemption, and an unwavering hunger for the voice of God.
From a turbulent childhood to life-changing encounters with Christ, Jonnie shares how God pulled him out of darkness and into purpose—not just once, but again and again. Together, we explore the origins of Refuge Freedom Stories, a podcast that reaches hearts around the world with testimonies of transformation, especially from those society often overlooks—former offenders, outcasts, and everyday people set free by Jesus.
We also dig into the tender process of learning to recognize God's voice, how Jonnie balances ministry with family and full-time work, and the personal experiences that inspired his newly released book. This conversation is a front-row seat to what it looks like to live with purpose, stay sensitive to the Spirit, and minister from a heart that has been healed… to heal others.
What we cover:
• Jonnie’s raw and redemptive journey from brokenness to faith
• How God uses obedience, not busyness, to lead us into impact
• The spiritual heartbeat behind Refuge Freedom Stories
• What it really means to walk in step with the Spirit
• Why healing often begins with simply listening
• Insights behind Jonnie’s new book, One Thing About God
If you’ve ever wondered how to hear God more clearly, what obedience looks like in the real world, or how to let your story become a vessel for healing—this episode will encourage and stretch you.
Connect with Jonnie Taverner & His Work
📖 Book: One Thing About God
A devotional-style reflection on the nature and character of God, drawn from over 250 podcast interviews.
👉 Read or download on Lulu
🎧 Podcast: Refuge Freedom Stories
Weekly conversations with people whose lives have been transformed by the love of Jesus.
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📝 Substack: From Glory to Glory
Jonnie’s personal reflections on faith, healing, obedience, and walking with God.
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