Living with chronic illness is one of the loneliest, most misunderstood battles a person can face and millions are fighting it in silence. If you or someone you love is struggling with chronic illness, chronic pain, or an invisible illness, this episode was made for you.Brianna's story is one that so many in the chronic illness community will recognize, the uncertainty, the grief, the moments where giving up feels easier than pushing forward. But it's also a story of something more: a faith that held firm when nothing else did, and a community that showed up in ways she never expected.In this episode, we sit down with Brianna to talk about:*What it really feels like to navigate life with chronic illness*How leaning on faith became her anchor in the darkest seasons*The power of community and why even the smallest gestures can change everythingWhether you're fighting your own health battle, loving someone who is, or simply looking for a story that reminds you that resilience is possible, this one is for you.Connect with Brianna: https://briannagrams.com/Grab Briannas book "Hope in the Healing" here: https://a.co/d/0fXPyulmCome join me on my social media:Business Website https://www.christajoyministries.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christajoyfaithandfuel/

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Curious Questions – Episode 7: If You Trusted Yourself, What Would Change?

We often ask, “Do you trust them?” But today’s question turns inward. What if the real breakthrough begins when you trust yourself?

In Episode 7 of the Curious Questions series, Bethany B. Joy invites you into a deeply personal and transformative question:

“If you trusted yourself, what would change?”

So many of us keep collecting certifications, seeking validation, or waiting for one more green light before we move forward. But what if the hesitation isn’t about readiness… it’s about trust?

Bethany shares a powerful moment when a friend gently asked her this question while she was considering yet another certification. That question exposed something deeper — not a lack of training, but a lack of trust in herself.

This episode will help you:

• Recognize when you’re over-preparing instead of stepping forward
• Notice where fear is disguising itself as “responsibility”
• Identify when you’re trying to earn space instead of take it
• Move forward in faith and confidence instead of perfectionism

In one area where you feel stuck or hesitant, pause and ask yourself:

If I truly trusted myself right now, what would I do differently?

And then notice what rises up.

If you want a place where you are believed in, encouraged, and supported as you step forward:

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As always, dare to do more than just survive.
Trust yourself… and Step Out & Thrive.

What do you do when a dream you’ve spent 25 years working toward almost destroys you?

In this episode of Witness the Wonder, Alison Gieschen shares her story of surviving a life-threatening storm at sea that left her shaken, afraid, and wondering if she could keep going.

What began as a lifelong dream to sail around the world quickly turned into a fight for survival when massive waves overtook their boat. Even after making it through the storm, the fear didn’t disappear. Alison found herself questioning whether she could continue the journey.

But what happened next changed everything.

From an unexpected encounter just three boats away to a series of moments she describes as divine, maybe even supernatural appointments, Alison began to see her story differently. This is a powerful conversation about fear, faith, and learning to trust God even when you do not understand what is happening.

In this episode:

• A storm at sea that nearly ended their journey
• The emotional aftermath of fear and trauma
• An unexpected encounter that shifted everything
• How perspective changes when you begin to trust God
• Finding purpose in moments that feel out of control

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Website: https://sailmates.org
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What does it look like to walk in the favor of God every single day? In this powerful episode, author and podcaster Jennifer Bosma reveals a simple but life-changing concept — "front parking spot faith" — that will transform the way you pray, believe, and receive God's blessing.

If you've been asking God for favor but not seeing results, this conversation will show you exactly why — and how to shift it starting today.

Jennifer Bosma is a former teacher, author, and podcaster whose message of radical expectation has helped thousands of Christian women break through self-doubt and step into a life marked by God's favor. In this episode of Java With Jen, she shares what it means to boldly expect God's goodness in everything — from everyday moments to the biggest leaps of faith.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ Why most Christians unknowingly block the favor of God in their lives

✅ The "front parking spot" mindset shift that activates daily blessing

✅ The difference between asking God and expecting His favor

✅ How righteousness unlocks a life marked by God's blessing

✅ A practical prayer strategy to walk in greater faith — starting now

Whether you're a new believer or you've walked with Jesus for decades, this episode will stretch your faith and ignite a fresh expectation for what God wants to do in your life.

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Let's be honest right out of the gate. Monk and I have idols. Both of us. And chances are, so do you.

In this episode, we get brutally real about idolatry, not the golden calf kind, but the kind that hides in your schedule, your smartphone, your food, your relationships, your ambitions, and even your own understanding.  

The kind that sneaks up on you while you're driving a tractor in that game, Farming Simulator. The kind that looks completely normal until God shines a light on it.  

This conversation came straight from the Lord, and it hit both of us hard before we ever hit record.

IN THIS EPISODE:

✅ What idolatry actually is, and why it's broader than you think

✅ Why self is always at the root of every idol

✅ How to identify the hidden idols in your own life

✅ The difference between removing an idol and replacing it

✅ Why repentance isn't punishment, but a backdoor to freedom

✅ How your identity in Christ is the weapon against every idol

✅ The biblical calls to action that reveal what's really taking priority in your life

Dad jokes. Obviously. Really... Cheesy... Dad Jokes...

✝️ Answered prayers: a miraculous healing, a spiritual promotion & God touching people who overheard Macc ministering

Lots of prayer

SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:

Psalm 139:23-24 | Exodus 20:3-5 | Psalm 32:8 | Romans 12:2 | 1 John 1:9 | 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 | 1 John 5:10 & 21 | Psalm 115:4-8 | Jeremiah 10:3-5 | Isaiah 2:8 | Colossians 3:5 | Jeremiah 17:9 | Ephesians 5:5 | Ephesians 5:10-11 | Ephesians 4:15 & 22-24 | Proverbs 4:23 | Matthew 6:21 | Proverbs 3:5-6 | John 10:10 | Matthew 28:19-20 | Mark 16:15 | James 1:27 | Proverbs 19:17 | Ephesians 4:32 | Matthew 6:14-15 | 1 Thessalonians 5:17 | Philippians 4:7 | Hebrews 10:24-25 | Galatians 5:13 | Mark 10:45

PRAY WITH US: If this episode stirred something in you, don't wait. Go to the Lord right now. Ask Him to search you, show you, and help you surrender whatever is on the throne that belongs only to Him. You can't do it alone, and you don't have to.

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If you’ve ever felt afraid to share your story or wondered if your testimony really matters, this episode will speak right to your heart. Jennifer and Rosalynn dive into why sharing your testimony is a powerful part of your faith journey and how God uses your story to break shame, overcome fear, and inspire healing in others. They confront the lies that keep you stuck—like “I’m not ready,” “my story isn’t important,” or “I don’t know how to say it right”—and replace them with truth that leads to freedom. If you’re ready to stop hiding, step out of self-sabotage, and start using your voice to encourage others and grow your faith, this conversation will give you the courage and clarity to begin sharing what God has done in your life.

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You know what God is asking you to do.

You just keep hoping it’s not Him.

You feel it clearly, but the questions get louder.

What if you’re wrong? What if you’re not ready?

Shayla Jesse had that moment.

Clear direction and a quiet resistance she couldn’t ignore.

Then something shifted.

It wasn’t about proving herself ready.

It was about saying yes before she felt ready.

And what came after changed how she sees hearing God’s voice and responding when it doesn’t feel easy.

Shayla Jesse, speaker and author of Answering the Call, returns for a deeper conversation on what it actually looks like to move when you’re not ready and how to follow God when you feel unqualified.

If you’ve been hesitating on something you know you’re supposed to do, this will help you recognize it and move forward without having everything figured out.

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What if love isn’t measured by what you hold onto… but by what you remain faithful to—even when you have to let it go?

In this quietly powerful Faith Through Fiction interview, Paltiel—a man mentioned only briefly in Scripture—reveals one of the most overlooked portraits of love in the Bible: a love that protects, honors, and releases without claiming ownership.

“She was never mine to keep,” he says. “Only mine to care for.”

From a life marked by steadiness and attentiveness to God, to being given Michal—Saul’s daughter and David’s former wife—Paltiel steps into a role not of possession, but of protection. “I did not pursue her because she was available,” he explains. “I pursued her because I believed I was being asked to.”

What unfolds is not a story of romantic pursuit, but of intentional, chosen love—expressed through restraint, consistency, and quiet faithfulness. He creates space instead of pressure. Presence instead of demand. Safety instead of control.

“Love is not proven in how strongly it is felt,” Paltiel says, “but in how faithfully it is kept.”

Together, they build a life marked by peace—not the absence of the past, but the absence of fear. A home shaped by consistency. A relationship defined not by urgency, but by care.

Until the moment everything changes.

When Michal is taken back, Paltiel follows—grieving, weeping—before ultimately turning back in obedience.

“Obedience does not remove grief.”

This episode explores a form of love we rarely talk about: love without possession, without guarantee, without outcome. Love that remains faithful even when it cannot remain present.

If you’ve ever loved deeply and had to let go… if you’ve obeyed God and still felt the ache of loss… if you’ve wondered whether something was worth it when it didn’t last—Paltiel’s story is your answer.

Because love is not measured by what remains in your hands…

but by what remains in your obedience.

Paltiel reframes love entirely: “Love is not proven in how strongly it is felt, but in how faithfully it is kept.” This dismantles modern ideas of love driven by emotion and replaces them with something steadier—choice, consistency, and return. Love, in his life, was not a moment but a pattern. Not a feeling to follow, but a commitment to remain in. For listeners, this is grounding

Pamela and Debra experienced technical difficulties with audio and reverb during the start of their meeting, but were able to resolve the issues and begin recording. Pamela introduced Debra as a guest on her show "Unleash Vision and Faith," highlighting Debra's work as a Christian women's speaker, mental health advocate, and author of a screenplay based on her life story "Walking Talking Miracle." Debra shared her background as a lifelong mental health advocate honoring her mother, her experience as a background actress in the TV show "The Chosen," and her work with her husband on a faith-based comedy act.

Debra shared her personal story about growing up in a family where her mother experienced postpartum depression and psychosis after a miscarriage, leading to marital and family friction. She described witnessing intense conflicts between her parents as a young child, including a disturbing incident where her mother asked her to get a knife during an argument. The discussion highlighted how these experiences affected Debra's understanding of faith and her childhood, though she had been raised in a Christian environment through Sunday school.

Debra shared her personal experience of surviving a tragic incident involving her mother's attempted murder-suicide when she was seven years old. She described how her mother, suffering from postpartum depression and psychosis, made a plan to take Debra, her brother, and herself to heaven, ultimately resulting in a shooting and fire. Debra believes that divine intervention, including Jesus Christ and angels, redirected the bullets, allowing her to survive despite having a bullet still in her spine.

Debra shared her personal testimony about surviving a near-fatal shooting incident, which led to her writing a book and making a movie titled "Walking Miracle." She described her experience in the hospital and the subsequent impact on her family, including her mother being placed in a psychiatric facility. Debra emphasized the importance of sharing miracle stories and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to inspire others through her testimony.

Debra shared her difficult childhood experience of living with an abusive maternal grandmother who would frequently send her to orphanages. Despite the abuse and instability, Debra found happiness and love in the orphanages, which led her to make a conscious choice to follow Jesus at a young age. Debra described how her family situation continued to deteriorate, with her grandmother eventually abandoning her at 14, leaving her to find employment or not return home.

Debra shared her experience of seeking employment at age 14 after fearing she would become homeless like her mother. She successfully got a job at a Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop after lying about her age, and worked there for about six months. During this time, her boss noticed bruises and scratches on Debra's arms and neck, prompting the boss to ask if she was being abused at home, which Debra confirmed. The Baskin-Robbins owner, Mrs. Stuckey, offered to help Debra escape her abusive situation, and Debra planned to leave with her younger brother the following day.

Debra shared her experience of escaping a difficult home situation at age 14. After her father refused to accompany her due to concerns about his epilepsy, Debra ran away and was taken to St. Mary's Shelter, where she was offered placement in a group home. The court ultimately granted her permission to live at St. Mary's group home in Mobile, Alabama, where she thrived and later obtained a business degree before moving to Texas.

Debra shared her personal journe

What if rest isn’t just slowing down—but actually your place of strength?

In this episode, Tricia and Murray unpack what biblical rest really means and why it’s essential—especially when life feels overwhelming, like high beams coming straight at you.

Drawing from Psalm 131, Psalm 91, and Psalm 62, they explore how rest is not passive, but intentional—a place where we quiet our souls, connect deeply with Jesus, and begin to see life through His eyes instead of our own.

You’ll discover:

• Why we don’t fight for rest—but from rest

• How rest protects you and hides you in God’s presence

• What it means to have a “weaned child” soul

• How to position yourself to receive true, lasting peace

With personal stories and practical insight, this episode will help you move out of overwhelm and into a steady, anchored life with God.

Rest is not weakness—it’s your place of power.