It was an encounter that never should have happened. Jesus meets a Samaritan woman with an ugly past and makes her an offer she cannot refuse. And the good news is, 2000 years later, He offers you and I the same living water! “So long as we imagine it is we who have to look for God, we must often lose heart. But it is the other way about – He is looking for us.” (Tugwell) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas, friends! In this episode, we are following the story arc of the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life" (which Devin has never seen!), as we challenge you to imagine what our world, and our own personal lives, would look like if Jesus had never been born. Let's celebrate the difference He makes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you overwhelmed with the 'busy-ness' of life? If so, you may be suffering from hurry sickness, but the good news is it's treatable! How might your life change if you found time and space to just be still and connect with God, to live with increased awareness of his promptings, his love, his affirmation? This time and space is what we call "margin" - it's elusive yet incredibly life-giving! Your mission: FIND SOME! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we catch up with the one who trusts Devin with his whole life.. literally. Devin recently became a Religious Affairs Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army where her duty is to protect the Army Chaplain. Chaplain Major Hamman joins the podcast to reflect on his journey to becoming an Army Chaplain and how his job is to provide for soldiers of *all* backgrounds. Stick around until the end for a bonus religious dad joke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if I told you that there is a guy who knows our every move, our every thought before we speak, when we lie down, and when we rise. A creep or just Jesus being Jesus? ;) If you find yourself in a place where you question everything about who you are, your identity, your place in this world; turn to Psalm 139 to center yourself. There are no mistakes in Jesus' masterpiece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The line at Starbucks is short today! #coffee #BLESSED.” Sound familiar? The “blessed” sentiment is found everywhere from Hobby Lobby to Instagram. Whether used as self-promotion or a sincere expression of gratitude, it feels like the overuse of the term has stripped it of the meaning Jesus intended. What if being blessed is just as much about ‘bad’ fortune than good?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our conversation with Jodi continues as she reveals how God has shown up in some amazing ways in her darkest moments. If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety or depression, take heart and know you are not alone. If you need encouragement or resources, feel free to message us at our Facebook page. Please, don't be afraid to seek the help you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you or someone you love has ever experienced the crushing weight of clinical depression, we want you to know you are not alone. Our guest, Jodi Gillen, describes the tumultuous journey of coming to terms with her diagnosis and her ongoing battle to erase the stigma surrounding mental health. While you may be in the midst of your own ‘dark night of the soul,’ please know that hope remains. *Trigger warning: this episode discusses suicidal ideation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blinded by The Light, Blinding Lights, This Little Light of Mine... Do I have you singing along yet? In this episode, we share how we need to take the blinders off, and instead, embrace Jesus' light that shines upon us. You may never know what miracle Jesus has in store for you! Take it from a girl named Grace (some even called her amazing) .. Was blind, but now she sees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this case.. ALL you need is Jesus. Nothing else! Math is hard enough. No need for addition here. Jesus + nothing. It’s that’s simple! In this episode, we talk about how Jesus doesn’t look for any other qualifying factors from you. His love is unconditional, and His greatest desire for us is to live and love well. So subtract, the checklist. You won’t need it here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices