Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith

By Sarah Young

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Millions have been encouraged and inspired by the words of the #1 best-selling 365-day devotional "Jesus Calling." Listen to real-life stories of faith as told by those who have experienced the power of living in His presence.

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You’re Valued in God’s Eyes...

06.08.2023

Regardless of the career path you chose, the level of education you have, who you married or didn’t marry, or what you’ve accomplished in life, you hold priceless value in God’s eyes. The timeless verse from John 3:16 brings us ...

Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith episodes:

06.08.2023 You’re Valued in God’s Eyes, No Matter What: Lynn Cowell, Michelle Nietert, & Donnie Griggs Regardless of the career path you chose, the level of education you have, who you married or didn’t marry, or what you’ve accomplished in life, you hold priceless value in God’s eyes. The timeless verse from John 3:16 brings us ...
06.01.2023 Creating New Habits Toward a Better Life: Tara-Leigh Cobble & Dr. Jackie Greene Creating new habits is hard. Oftentimes, we don’t even notice when we’re stuck in how we’ve always done it, and don’t realize how this can sometimes hold us back from something bigger. But when we’re willing to take a chance ...
05.30.2023 [MONTHLY SERIES] Intentional Prayers for an Intentional Life: Gabriel Conte On this bonus episode of Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer, we’re talking to YouTube sensation Gabriel Conte, who shares how he approaches big decisions in his life by seeking God. He walks us through a few ideas on how to ...
05.25.2023 Hope—God’s Unbreakable Lifeline: Ali Landry & Carley Summers We’ve all experienced situations that might seem hopeless—and the overwhelming feeling of not knowing where to turn when things look bleak. Our guests this week have experienced traumatic situations that found them at the ends of their own means, when ...
05.18.2023 What Anxiety Can Teach Us About God: Curtis Chang & Kim Gravel At one time or another in our lives, we are bound to experience bouts of anxiety. The Bible does not teach that lack of faith is the cause of anxiety. In our world today, it is almost impossible not to ...
05.11.2023 A Mother’s Love and A Parent’s Prayer: Dionne Warwick, Damon Elliott, & Andy and Sandra Stanley It’s been said that parenting is a lifelong job that doesn’t end when your children grow up. Our guests this week know firsthand how hard it is to be a parent, and they’ve done the work to build the kind ...
05.04.2023 When We’re Connected to God, We Can Make It Through Anything: Cleere Cherry Reaves and Larry Loftis Do you struggle with how to fit a faith routine into your life? It’s hard to prioritize time for prayer and reflection in our busy, over-scheduled lives, but when we come up against those moments that stretch us beyond our ...
04.27.2023 Bearing Each Others Sorrows and Sharing Each Other's Joys: Karen Kingsbury, Tyler Russell, & David Emmanuel Goatley It’s a blessing to be able to celebrate with others when joyful things happen in their lives. But it’s also an honor to be able to stand by someone when they are heavy with sorrow and joy seems nowhere to ...
04.25.2023 [MONTHLY SERIES] Seeing Ourselves Like God Does: Kym Douglas We’re back with another Jesus Listens Stories of Prayer special bonus episode and we’re talking with Hollywood beauty expert and reporter Kym Douglas who makes it her mission to bring laughter and positivity to the world, but is also candid ...
04.20.2023 True Connection - The Antidote to Loneliness: Walker Zimmerman & David Kim In the very beginning of the Bible, God stresses the concept that we were created for community: “The Lord God said, ‘It is not good for a man to be alone.” (Genesis 2:18 NIV) People were designed to better one ...
04.13.2023 God Makes All Things Beautiful, In His Time: Aaron Tippin, Isaiah and Jude Kofie, & Bill Magnusson One of the greatest markers of our adult life is when we fully come to realize that we were designed with intention, created for a specific purpose and mission. Nothing God has ever done has been an accident, and He ...
04.06.2023 Because He First Loved Us, We Can Face Almost Anything: Akbar Gbajabiamila and Kristian Stanfill There’s an element to having a relationship with God where you feel compelled to tell others about His love. Because when we’re in a loving relationship, we thrive. It brings us joy, and it gives us stamina to face whatever’s ...
03.30.2023 Taking a Journey Back to Move Forward: Andrea Bocelli & Debra Fileta As human beings, we’re all on an individual journey, a walk that is all our own. Perhaps you grew up in a family of faith that laid the groundwork for the beliefs you have today, or perhaps you discovered your ...
03.28.2023 [MONTHLY SERIES] Dad, How Do I Pray? With YouTuber Rob Kenney On this special monthly episode of Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer, hosted by Susie McEntire, we’re talking with YouTuber Rob Kenney, the man behind the “Dad, How Do I?” Channel that provides encouragement, practical advice, and tips to anyone who ...
03.23.2023 Give and Get Joy By Asking for Help: Nazareth and Michele Cushatt Are you one of those people who finds it hard to ask others for help? Though we might find ourselves facing things alone or maybe we just want to tough it out and not burden anyone else with our problems, ...
03.16.2023 Look for the Helpers God Sends Our Way: James Patterson, Luke Sherman, & Rachel Faulkner Brown As we figure out how to navigate the various things that life puts in front of us, we may question whether we’re always doing the right thing. When we don’t know what to do, it’s good to remember what Jesus ...
03.09.2023 Created on Purpose, For God’s Purpose: Erica Campbell and Crystal Paine Maybe one of the most beautiful and affirming passages in the Bible are words written by David in Psalm 139: “My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts ...
03.02.2023 Life’s Changes Are Inevitable, God’s Love Is Forever: Sister Jean Schmidt and Tara Sun Change is constant in life. Sometimes the wave of change runs its course over your life slowly, and sometimes change creates a 180-degree turn in a moment’s notice. Whatever the circumstances, learning to be adaptable and trusting that God is ...
02.28.2023 [MONTHLY SERIES] It’s Okay To Get It Wrong: Stephen Miller On this episode of Jesus Listens: Stories of Faith, we’re talking with creator, entrepreneur, and father of nine Stephen Miller about the joys and challenges that come with raising children, and what Stephen’s prayers looked like during a particularly hard ...
02.23.2023 God Is There, Even At Your Breaking Point: Luke Weaver and Talaat & Tai McNeely Life throws a lot of stuff our way, both good and bad. But have you ever found yourself at that wall when you know that if one more thing comes your way you’re going to explode? We don’t fully understand ...
02.16.2023 Our Pain Is Not Meant to Be Carried Alone: Jimmy and Irene Rollins & Rebecca McLaughlin When we think about our problems, it can sometimes look like things are only happening to us. Our struggles may appear one-sided or like God has left us to deal with it on our own. But when we draw near ...
02.09.2023 Every Shadow Has A Gift: Terry Bradshaw and Toni Collier When we’re going through a particularly tough time in life, we might find ourselves shaking our fists in the air and asking, “Why God? Why this, why me?” But what we night not realize is that God knows the answer ...
02.07.2023 [MONTHLY SERIES] Jesus Listens Stories of Serving God During The What Ifs: Walter Hooker & Andy Kaup On this episode of Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer, we’re talking to two co-pastors whose lives intersected in a way that would have a forever kind of impact: Walter Hooker and Andy Kaup from Bellevue Christian Center in Bellevue, Nebraska. ...
02.02.2023 Believing God’s Got Our Future in His Hands: Fox and Rob Richardson & Tanya Rad When we make plans for the future, we often want God to sign on the dotted line and agree to everything we’ve laid out. Yet when those plans fail, we find ourselves turning to God as a last resort. And ...
01.31.2023 [BONUS] Refuge from the Deadly Buffalo, NY Blizzard: Pastors Al & Vivian Robinson When a blizzard struck western New York just before this past Christmas, pastors Al & Vivian Robinson were expecting the usual winter storm they’re used to living in Buffalo. But when their town of Lovejoy lost power and neighbors started ...
01.26.2023 God’s Promises Can Lift Us Up in Times of Darkness: Tom Schueman & Alli Patterson In life, we can't escape adversity; we are bound to end up with some bumps and bruises. Maybe it’s because of rough beginnings, difficult relationships with loved ones, or unexpected circumstances that inevitably come our way. Having faith in God ...
01.19.2023 Finding Peace In Times of Turmoil: Cam Ayala & Tiania Haneline and Scarlett Smith There is much talk of turmoil in our world, and we see it reflected in what we read, watch, and observe in the media. Sometimes this turmoil shows up directly in our lives—whether it’s negative words toward us from others, ...
01.12.2023 When You Don’t Know Where You’re Going, God Will Provide Direction: Chris Tomlin and Kelvin McElroy Have you ever been driving somewhere, or even walking in the city or on a trail, and found yourself hopelessly lost? In the era of smartphones and GPS, this has become a lot less likely, but we can all recall ...
01.05.2023 There’s No Faith Too Small To Move Mountains: Maggi Thorne & Don Wickstrum When we think about life events that define our existence, what naturally comes to mind? Perhaps it’s finishing your education, or getting that first job, starting a family? Or maybe the tougher things come to mind, like facing an illness, ...
12.29.2022 Walking In Another’s Shoes, Like Jesus Did For Us: Harris Faulkner and Omar Benson Miller Perhaps you’ve heard the sentiment, “you can’t really judge a person until you walk a mile in their shoes.” This thought goes beyond the idea of just a reprimand against being judgemental. It’s one that reminds us to have empathy ...
12.27.2022 [MONTHLY SPECIAL] Prayers for Every Season This month we’re featuring multiple guests who have previously appeared on the Jesus Calling podcast, speaking about prayer during times of sorrow and in times of joy. Christmas is the season to celebrate the love and hope of Jesus; but ...
12.22.2022 God Shows Up In Our Stories, Especially at Christmas: Danica McKellar & Matt Rawle Whether you’ve been a Christian your whole life because you were raised in the faith, or you’re just curious about what Christianity is all about, there are many ways we can come to know God, sometimes when we’re not even ...
12.15.2022 Restoring Our Relationships and Reconnecting to God: Kevin Olusola & Seth and Heather Thompson Day Theologian and monk Thomas Merton once wrote, “The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves, and not to twist them to fit our own image. Otherwise we love only the reflection of ourselves we find ...
12.13.2022 [BONUS] Lives of Service and Gifts of Impact As we approach Christmas, it’s nice to reflect on the gift God gave us through Jesus and how He served the people in his circle and beyond–and how He shows up for us through others in ways we’d never expect. ...
12.08.2022 Trusting God and Your Intuition: Nikki DeLoach and Pat Bradley All of us have experienced what we like to call “gut feelings.” At various times in each of our lives, it’s been that deep intuition that perhaps moved us to make a decision that was good for us—choosing one thing ...
12.06.2022 [BONUS] Good Samaritans Give Help To Communities Devastated By Hurricane Ian In the hours before September 28th, 2022, as Hurricane Ian roared toward the Florida coast, no one knew the level of devastation that would occur in its wake. With 147 deaths, multiple homes and buildings decimated, and over 60,000 people ...
12.01.2022 Embracing Our Differences to Serve God Faithfully: Lil Mike and Funny Bone & Andy Dooley Each one of us is uniquely made by God and given a specific life path. God wants us to celebrate the way He made us and serve Him with our different abilities. By embracing our differences and bridging our unique ...
11.29.2022 [MONTHLY SERIES] Pursuing a Relationship With Jesus: Susie McEntire-Eaton & Emily Ley On this episode of Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer, we’re talking to mom, author, and entrepreneur Emily Ley, who’s the queen of organization. She walks us through how we can set ourselves up for success and get closer to the ...
11.24.2022 God Is In the Details: Tamera Mowry-Housley and Mike Kinney Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” We all long—at some point in life—to have that moment of clarity where we know ...
11.17.2022 There’s No Box Big Enough To Contain God: Jesse Bradley and Tovares & Sofa Grey Sometimes our plans in life can be misdirected and net us emptiness. When we decide to live selfishly and aren’t open to where God is leading us, we effectively put God “in a box” by limiting ourselves from the vast ...
11.10.2022 Believing God’s Promises When Your Plans Fall Apart: Dr. Elizabeth Stevens & Daniel and Noell Jett Pursuing our God-given dreams can lead us into unexpected places, whether it’s climbing mountains, building homes, or sharing your story with those who need encouragement. God’s beautiful purpose remains steadfast, but sometimes we can’t see past the setbacks or the ...
11.03.2022 Facing Storms & Finding Solace in God: Kelley Earnhardt Miller & Hayley Arceneaux “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,” sings the Psalmist, “I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (NKJV) This is not just beautiful poetry. ...
10.27.2022 Thriving Vs. Surviving—The Little Things That Bring Us Joy: Amy Hannon & Tara L. Cole As so many of us go about our day to day, living what we might see as “ordinary” lives, we might wonder, while we are working hard at our jobs, providing for ourselves or our families, and staying so busy ...
10.25.2022 [MONTHLY SPECIAL] God Hears Our Prayers This month, as part of the Jesus Calling Podcast, we’re featuring multiple guests who have previously appeared on the show who share what it means to know a God who hears our prayers and wants to know us by our ...
10.20.2022 Every Single Body is Wonderfully Made By God: Dr. Amy Kenny and Anna Lind Thomas Where does the human body fit into our theology? In Scripture, humans are said to be "created in the image of God,” but overall the creation of our bodies is a great mystery, and we cannot say it has been ...
10.13.2022 Moving Where God Leads, Even When It Feels Uncomfortable: Carlos and Alexa PenaVega and Michael Phillips *Content Warning: This episode mentions eating disorders.* Most of us can recall times in our lives where we've felt lost, confused, or unsure of how to move forward. It can be easy to shy away from these moments—to hide them ...
10.06.2022 Come Just As You Are, You Matter to God: Chris and Nik Nikic & Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer So many of us are running a race to win the affection and approval of those around us. Did you ever stop to consider how much of your own identity you might be sacrificing to live up to some standard ...
09.29.2022 When God Is For Us, No One Can Stand Against Us: Cynt Marshall and Samuel Rodriguez All of us have faced times in our life that felt like a battle. Maybe you’ve had moments of disappointment and pain where you felt like no one understood you, or you had no support system. Perhaps someone hurt you ...
09.27.2022 [MONTHLY SPECIAL] Being Salt & Light This month, we’re featuring multiple guests speaking to ways we can be like “salt and light" in the world wherever we go–and how living a life that puts others first can also bring peace and light to our own lives. ...
09.22.2022 When We Stumble, God Catches Us: Ainsley Earhardt & Ryan George Isn’t it amazing how uniquely God created us? How He gave us different desires, skills, talents to fulfill what it is we are to do in the world? We are “fearfully and wonderfully made,” [Psalm 139:14] the scriptures tell us, ...

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