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Andrew Peterson, singer, songwriter, and author of the Wingfeather Saga, shares the journey behind his beloved fantasy series and how faith shapes his storytelling. From reading Narnia to his children to creating a world filled with adventure, identity, and spiritual truth, Andrew explores what it means to write stories that inspire imagination and reflect Christian values. He also discusses honoring Rich Mullins through his live album A Liturgy, A Legacy & The Songs of Rich Mullins and the enduring tradition of the Behold the Lamb of God Christmas tour.

Highlights

• Andrew’s love for storytelling began with music, reading, and drawing as a child.

• Wingfeather Saga was inspired by reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to his kids.

• The series blends epic fantasy adventure with Christian themes, focusing on identity, naming, and truth.

• Andrew shares how the Angel Studios animated adaptation captures the saga’s essence.

• Rich Mullins’ influence on Andrew’s music and faith journey led to the tribute live album.

• Behind the scenes of the 26-year tradition Behold the Lamb of God Christmas tour.

• Andrew’s upcoming projects include a new young adult adventure story and continued music exploration.

Resources & Links

• The Wingfeather Saga books: wingfeathersaga.com

• Listen to Rich Mullins tribute album: A Liturgy, A Legacy & The Songs of Rich Mullins

• Andrew Peterson music: andrew-peterson.com

• Behold the Lamb of God tour info: beholdthelamb.com

• LifeAudio podcasts: lifeaudio.com

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In every workplace, there are unsung heroes—the people who quietly do the tasks no one notices but that keep everything running smoothly. The same is true in your church. From making coffee to rocking babies in the nursery, running slides, or keeping the building ready for worship, these acts may seem small, but they matter greatly in God’s Kingdom.

Key Takeaways:

• Every act of service, no matter how small, is significant in God’s eyes.

• Unsung heroes—those who serve quietly—strengthen the whole Body of Christ.

• Taking time to encourage, thank, and pray for faithful servants uplifts the church community.

• Serving others is a reflection of Jesus’ call to be great through humility and service.

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In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Ben Higgins: author, speaker, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Generous Coffee, to talk about his bestselling book Alone in Plain Sight and the journey behind it. Ben opens up about the hidden battles so many people face: loneliness, fear of rejection, identity struggles, and the tension between public visibility and private insecurity.

This episode is an invitation to listeners who feel unseen, misunderstood, or disconnected. Ben shares raw stories from his personal life, his time in the spotlight, and the quiet moments that shaped him, reminding us all that we are wired for connection, made for community, and loved by God even in our most broken places.

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Today’s Bible Verse:
“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let him pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing praise.” — James 5:13

James 5:13 invites us to bring every emotional moment—heavy or joyful—into the presence of God. When pain presses in, prayer steadies our hearts. When joy rises up, praise becomes our natural response. This simple rhythm shapes a life that stays rooted in God no matter the season. It reminds us that we’re never meant to navigate sorrow alone and never meant to enjoy blessings without gratitude. In every circumstance, God welcomes us to turn toward Him.

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Meet Today’s Host: Reverend Jessica Van Roekel

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Rev. Jessica Van Roekel is a passionate Christian speaker, author, and worship pastor who shares how God brings beauty from brokenness. Her message centers on God’s power to rescue, restore, and renew, even after seasons of rejection or loss.

She is the author of Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything, a guide to seeing God’s purpose in life’s disappointments.

Jessica and her husband are raising a vibrant family, with two adult daughters, a college-aged son, and a high school daughter. You can explore her teachings, devotionals, and resources at WelcomeGrace.com.

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Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Lonein Lara, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Let righteousness guard you. Meditate on Proverbs 13:6. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. 

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Sleep better and Stress Less— with Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. We hope this biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Lonein Lara, helps your body relax and your mind rest on the truth found in scripture. Find deep rest as you reflect on the profound peace found at the foot of the Cross. Through this calming and imaginative sleep story, embrace the reconciliation and rest Jesus offers, letting His love bring comfort to your soul.

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A Prayer to Break Up with Mom Worry by Julie Gillies

Let's talk about a struggle moms know all too well: worry. In today’s episode by Julie Gillies, we look to Matthew 6:34 as our anchor and explore the truth that we don’t have to carry the weight of tomorrow—or the burdens surrounding our children—alone.

This episode will guide you toward breaking the toxic cycle of “mom worry” by learning two essential practices: prayer and trust. By bringing every fear, scenario, and burden to the Lord, and choosing to trust His faithfulness, we discover the peace that worry has robbed. Together, we’re invited to place our confidence in a God who hears, who helps, and who holds our children in His hands.

Reference: Matthew 6:34

Prayer: Lord, I confess all the times I have worried about my children instead of praying and trusting You, and oh Lord, it has cost me peace. When worries over my children bombard my mind and heart, please give me the grace to turn every concern, every worst-case scenario, and every dread into a prayer of trust and relinquishment. Help me to give every single apprehension fully to You.

And Lord, help me to trust You completely with my children’s very lives. As I care for them, may faith arise in my heart as I read Your Word. May I choose not to worry but instead trust You fully. God, You are faithful. You are utterly trustworthy. I choose to believe that You are with me and You are with my children. Thank you Lord for guarding them and guiding them. Thank you Lord that I don’t have to entertain worry because You are always with my children. In Jesus’s name, Amen.

LINKS:

How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide

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*This episode mentions suicide and depression and may not be suitable for all listeners.*

This week, we’re joined by Cristina Baker, a speaker, author, and digital creator. After growing up in a tumultuous family environment, experiencing homelessness, addiction, and jail time, Cristina bravely rebuilt her life after someone she barely knew encouraged her to go to a prayer meeting. 

Later in the episode, we’ll hear from Becky Thompson. Becky is the founder of the Midnight Mom Devotional online community, where more than two million mothers gather each night to pray and encourage one another. Becky reminds moms of the strength found in community and the simple power of prayer.

Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:

Jesus Calling Podcast

Jesus Calling

Jesus Always

Jesus Listens

Past interview: Monique Rodriguez

Upcoming interview: Chynna Phillips

Jesus Listens: Prayers for Every Season 

Cristina Baker

 www.cristinabaker.com

Hope in 60 Seconds

Becky Thompson

Midnight Mom Devotional 

www.beckythompson.com

Healing Rest

Interview Quotes:

“The great equalizer of life is pain, and we all end up in that place one way or another—where it’s just us and it’s God and that’s it.” - Cristina Baker

“What happens when God leads you into what you think is a disaster, but actually that disaster is the very thing that He’s going to use to bless you?” - Cristina Baker

“There’s no better place to be than when your back is up against the wall and you have no other option but God. He will take that night season that was meant to destroy you and turn it into something that you could have never thought or imagined.” - Cristina Baker

“God hasn’t changed the subject because humanity will always need hope. And hope is not a concept, He’s a person. Hope is found in Him.” - Cristina Baker 

“I am a spirit that lives in a body, and sometimes my body doesn’t line up with what my spirit knows is true.” - Becky Thompson

“Just because the healing hasn’t come instantly, and just because it hasn’t happened as quickly as you wanted it to, does not mean that the Lord is not a part of the process.” - Becky Thompson

“I think it’s so important that we remember that mental health situations don’t disqualify us from being women full of faith, they actually often cause us to be women of greater faith that lean more heavily on God’s sufficiency.” - Becky Thompson 

“No one says you have to wake up the next day and do the hardest thing. You just have to wake up the next day and do the next thing that makes the most sense for you, which is whatever the Holy Spirit is putting on your heart.” - Becky Thompson 

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True gratitude is more than a warm feeling—it’s a God-designed response that reshapes how we see Him, ourselves, and the people around us. Scripture shows that real thankfulness flows from the heart, is rooted in God’s Word, and grows stronger in every circumstance. When we recognize gratitude as a divine gift rather than a human habit, we begin to see how it transforms our faith, our relationships, and our daily mindset.

Highlights

• Gratitude begins in the heart and naturally overflows into worship (Psalm 9:1).

• Scripture calls us to give thanks in all circumstances—not just the pleasant ones (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

• True gratitude doesn’t pick favorites; it thanks God for everything, trusting His goodness (Ephesians 5:20).

• We thank Jesus for His strength, His calling, and His constant work in our lives (1 Timothy 1:12).

• Genuine gratitude includes thanking God for fellow believers who walk beside us (Colossians 1:3).

• Remembering God’s past deeds fuels present praise and future confidence (Psalm 9:1).

• Gratitude celebrates the grace God pours out on others (1 Corinthians 1:4).

• We give thanks for the faith growing in believers around the world (Romans 1:8).

• Gratitude honors the love God cultivates in His people (Ephesians 1:15–16).

• Remembering others in prayer is itself an act of gratitude (Philippians 1:3).

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Full Transcript Below:

What the Bible Teaches about True Gratitude 

By Lynette Kittle

Bible Reading:

“And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.” - 1 Thessalonians 2:13

In looking to learn about gratitude, the Bible is our teacher, with God being the author and creator of gratitude.

It isn’t a human invention but a God-given response that rises up within us because He created us to express gratitude to Him. In learning to thank Him, it’s where thankfulness spills over to expressing gratitude to those we love and even strangers we interact with on a daily basis.

Gratitude isn’t by any means a product of human nature or

Hay noches del alma que se sienten eternas, pero la Palabra nos recuerda: El llanto puede durar toda la noche, pero la alegría viene con la mañana (Salmo 30: 5). Eso significa que ninguna oscuridad es eterna. Que aunque ahora veas sombras, Dios ya tiene preparado un amanecer para ti. Y en ese amanecer, lo que hoy es tu lágrima, mañana será tu canción. El dolor es temporal, pero la esperanza en Cristo es eterna. ¡Tu mañana ya viene, y viene lleno de luz!

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