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What if you’re flat on your back—physically worn, emotionally frayed—surrounded by whispered judgments, stung by a friend’s betrayal, and wrestling the uneasy tension between your own failings and your hope in God’s mercy?
What if kindness hasn’t shielded you from hardship, and doing good hasn’t guaranteed a soft landing, yet your soul still reaches for the God who promises to uphold the weak and heal the wounded?

Psalm 41 pulls us into that exact space: the sickbed of sorrow, the sting of treachery, the ache of confession, and the stubborn trust that God sees, sustains, and ultimately vindicates. David threads together blessing for the merciful and pleas for deliverance, echoing the Beatitudes’ upside-down kingdom while foreshadowing Christ—the betrayed One who forgives, restores, and anchors us not in earned favor, but in unshakeable grace.

Join us for this 18-minute prayer through Psalm 41 on the Praying Christian Women podcast where host Jamie Hampton invites us into honest spiritual wrestling. She confronts the discomfort between Old Testament reciprocity and New Testament grace, asks what mercy really looks like when life hurts, and reminds us that God doesn’t demand perfection—He forms forgiven hearts that overflow mercy because they’ve received mercy.
Step into this episode ready to question, receive, and rest in the God who turns confusion into communion and holds us steady when life’s equations don’t add up.

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What happens when you’ve achieved everything you ever wanted, but yet God tells you it’s not the point? Tim Tebow opens up about his journey from NFL stardom to a life devoted to serving the Most Vulnerable People. He shares how God changed his definition of success, the lessons learned from failure, and the stories of the overlooked and abandoned that transformed his heart. He speaks on how God redirected Tim’s purpose from fame to service and why humility and grace mean more than trophies or titles.

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When we practice gratitude, our focus begins to shift. In our nightly prayer and devotional, we reflect on how, instead of dwelling on what we lack, we can begin to see the abundance of God’s blessings all around us — many of which cannot be measured or replaced.

As Angie Grant reflected on her son’s fifteenth birthday, she was reminded that the most meaningful gifts in life are not the ones we can buy or wrap, but the ones that hold eternal value: faith, family, and God’s perfect plan. Her son’s story of adoption — and how God orchestrated every detail — reminded her that heaven was on God’s mind long before she could imagine it.

In Colossians 3:2, Paul urges us to “set our minds on things above, not on earthly things.” This isn’t a call to ignore the world around us, but rather an invitation to view life through an eternal lens. Earthly possessions fade, but spiritual treasures last forever. Gratitude helps us realign our hearts with heaven, lifting our focus above the noise of busyness, comparison, and worry.

When we fix our eyes on eternity, everything changes. We move from striving to trusting, from scarcity to abundance, from stress to peace. Our priorities shift — relationships take precedence over possessions, and serving others becomes more important than seeking status. Gratitude reorients our perspective and reminds us that the things of this earth grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.

TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE

“Set your minds on things above, not earthly things.”
— Colossians 3:2

MAIN TAKEAWAYS

• Gratitude lifts our focus from temporary things to eternal truths.

• Colossians 3:2 reminds us to fix our minds on heaven’s perspective.

• The most valuable gifts — faith, love, family, and salvation — never fade.

• Gratitude transforms comparison into contentment and worry into worship.

• Living with eternity in mind changes how we love, give, and serve.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

• Colossians 3:2

YOUR EVENING PRAYER

Jesus,
Help us fix our eyes on You — the author and finisher of our faith. Remind us daily to hold loosely to the things of this world and to love people more deeply. Let our hearts stay focused on what truly matters — eternity with You. Teach us to live with gratitude, seeing every blessing as a reminder of Your faithfulness. May Your perspective guide our thoughts and actions, today and always.

Brad Brandon is the founder and CEO of Across Nigeria. For over twenty years, he served in Pastoral ministry. For ten years he was a daily drive-time Radio Talk Show Host for Salem Communications. He has articles published by the Daily Wire, Washington Times, and The Christians Post, along with other media outlets. Since 2018, he has been actively serving in foreign mission fields. He serves predominately in high-risk, highly persecuted areas like northern Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. Through Pastor Brad and the Across Nigeria team, ground-breaking work is being done to bring education and literacy training to Muslim communities, along with aid and relief to Christian communities that are suffering intense persecution for their faith.

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What does it mean to spiral—and is it actually possible to find blessings amid devastating loss? On today’s episode of The Greg Laurie Show, Pastor Greg welcomes author and pastor Levi Lusko for an honest—and often humorous—conversation about grief, calling, leadership, and the surprising ways faith can sustain us through the worst life has to offer. 

Together, Pastor Greg and Levi trace their family’s intertwined journeys through ministry, loss, and redemption. From the nostalgia of swapping cassette tapes and youth ministry war stories to the raw pain of losing a child or parent, the two open up about suffering, resilience, and the pursuit of God’s purpose in real life. This conversation is both a balm for broken hearts and an encouragement for leaders, parents, or anyone wondering how to move forward when life gets overwhelming.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 How a Missed Mentorship Changed Everything
02:33 First Meeting: From Fan to Friend
04:33 Youth Ministry: “If You Can Preach to Teens…”
06:38 Choosing Montana Over Harvest: Defining Your Calling
08:05 Walking Through Grief: The Loss of Christopher
12:05 “Seeing Through the Eyes of a Lion”: Lenya’s Legacy
14:09 Navigating Grief: Guilt, Healing, and Connection
16:33 Losing His Dad: “A Different Kind of Grief”
17:51 Writing About Pain: Impact Beyond Tragedy
18:25 “Success Builds Walls, Failure Builds Bridges”
21:44 How Personal Loss Changed Pastoral Ministry
22:09 Honoring Lost Loved Ones by Healing
23:50 Brokenness, Empathy, and Leadership Growth
24:20 Separating Grief: The Laundry Pile Analogy
26:14 Hope in Heartbreak: “They’re Not Lost If You Know Where They Are”
29:09 Parenting and Calling: Raising Kids in Ministry
31:09 Marriage & Hydration: Keeping Relationships Alive
32:27 “Intimacy Is Into-Me-You-See”: Wisdom for Newlyweds
35:20 Message Prep: Connections, Curiosity & “Move It or Lose It”
37:45 Preaching & Writing: The Unique Joys of Both
39:46 Writing Habits: Seinfeld, Deadlines, and Staying Creative
43:06 Staying Faithful: Why I Chose My Church Over Big Offers
45:23 New Book: “Blessed Are the Spiraling” and Midlife Crisis
47:38 From Fire to Significance: Shifting Life’s Focus
51:25 Movement Conference: Investing in the Next Generation
53:18 Learning to Champion Others, Not Compete
55:12 What’s Changed in Reaching Young People
58:16 “Make Your Bed”: Keystone Habits & Authentic Leadership
59:45 The Power of Challenge, Not Coddling
01:00:19 Last Meal? In-N-Out & Good Coffee
01:01:11 Movies, Heroes, and Becoming Yoda
01:02:19 Pulpit Bloopers: Unusual Booty and Other Slip-Ups
01:05:08 Hope, Legacy, and What’s Next

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Brenda Kennison is a certified neuro cycle facilitator and founder of Day One of Sobriety Ministries. She shared her raw, powerful journey from rock bottom—battling addiction, depression, a foiled suicide attempt, and the pain of divorce—to discovering hope, healing, and transformation through science and faith. Brenda Kennison’s story is a reminder that our lowest moments can become the launching pad for lasting change. If you’re ready to renew your mind and rebuild your life, you don’t want to miss this episode!

Key Highlights

• Resilience After Rock Bottom
  Brenda shares how being publicly exposed and humiliated drove her to seek the help she desperately needed and began her healing journey.

• Cultural Stigmas & Seeking Help
  Brenda’s story reveals the deep stigmas around addiction, especially for educators, and the importance of honest conversations and community support.

• Faith Meets Brain Science
  The intersection of biblical truth and neuroscience became Brenda’s pathway to true and lasting transformation, challenging the lie that mental health struggles are an unchangeable destiny.

• The Power of Community
  Brenda credits a loving church community and a pivotal friend (Becky) whose prayers literally helped save her life, emphasizing that transformation requires surrounding yourself with people who see and support you.

• Redefining Sobriety
  Brenda expands the definition of sobriety, describing it as a “calm, sound, and disciplined mind rooted in Christ,” inviting listeners to pursue wholeness even if addiction isn’t their specific battle.

• Generational Healing & Legacy
  The conversation touches on breaking generational cycles, finding worth beyond achievement, and providing emotional stability for the next generation.

Resources Mentioned

Brenda’s Website & Podcast: dayoneofsobriety.org
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Ever said "I'm sorry" just to move on? You're not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about how to apologize in a way that actually heals and not just hushes the hurt. We'll share what experts say about why it's so hard to say sorry, what makes an apology sincere, and how humility can transform even the most awkward moments into deeper connection.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• Why apologizing feels so difficult (and what’s really behind it)
• How to make "I'm sorry" more than just words
• The difference between regret and a true apology
• What humility has to do with healing and reconciliation
• A practical, faith-based process for rebuilding trust after hurt

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Real apologies focus on the other person's pain, not our own discomfort.
• Humility is the foundation of every meaningful apology.
• "I'm sorry if…" or "I'm sorry but…" aren't true apologies—they're defenses.
• Taking responsibility rebuilds connection faster than explaining your intent.
• A sincere apology requires empathy, ownership, and change.

US TIME CHALLENGE

Look back at your most recent apologies. Were they centered on your own feelings or your spouse's experience? This week, practice making your next "I'm sorry" one that reflects humility, empathy, and love.

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• “Study: The states that apologize the most” by Matt Zajechowski
• “Why is it so hard to apologize?” TedX Talk by Michael Ballard
• “Why Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” by F. Diane Barth
• Sorry, Sorry, Sorry: The Case for Good Apologies by Marjorie Ingall and Susan McCarthy

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Struggling with the fear of suffering, control, and uncertainty? In this powerful episode, Heather Creekmore dives deep into why so many women wrestle with the need to avoid pain—especially when it comes to body image, health, and the quest for comfort. Discover the spiritual roots that drive our desire for control and comfort, learn how suffering can actually point us to God rather than away from Him, and hear the inspiring true story of how suffering transformed Tara’s life.

Heather doesn’t shy away from tough questions: Are we trusting in our own ability to avoid discomfort, or are we open to what God can do through seasons of pain? With honest reflection, practical encouragement, and biblical wisdom, this episode explores how surrender can play a vital role in your faith journey—and how God can use suffering for a greater purpose.

Plus, Heather shares resources to support you, details about the upcoming In His Image conference in Dallas, and ways to connect for ongoing encouragement.

Ready to find hope in unexpected places and finally stop fearing suffering? Hit play and discover the freedom that comes with faith beyond your circumstances.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Improve Body Image resources

• In His Image conference (Dallas, Texas)

• Previous episodes about the fear of rejection and body image.

Connect with Heather and the team by visiting: www.improvebodyimage.com and find out how you can get coaching, join one of our courses or groups, check out Heather's books and Bible reading plans, and so much more.

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Producer John Shepherd (The Ultimate Gift, Bella, Emmanuel) joins host Michael Foust to discuss Sarah’s Oil — a powerful new faith-based film inspired by the true story of Sarah Rector, one of America’s first Black millionaires. Shepherd shares how faith, perseverance, and divine purpose shaped this remarkable story of a young girl in early 1900s Oklahoma who struck oil and changed history. Discover how Sarah’s Oil reminds us to use our God-given gifts, dig deeper into our purpose, and trust God’s plan even when the world calls it “impossible.”

Highlights

• Sarah’s Oil tells the true story of Sarah Rector, an 11-year-old girl whose faith led her to one of the most inspiring rags-to-riches stories in American history.

• John Shepherd shares how faith and determination drive success — both in filmmaking and in life.

• The film explores themes of perseverance, community, and divine purpose amid racism and greed.

• How true stories rooted in faith have the power to inspire change and strengthen belief.

• Behind-the-scenes insight into working with the Rector family and honoring Sarah’s legacy.

• Why today’s faith-based entertainment renaissance is raising the bar for storytelling and production.

• Shepherd’s personal reflection on Billy Graham’s influence and how faith continues to shape his filmmaking journey.

Join the Conversation

What’s a true story that strengthened your faith or inspired you to chase your God-given purpose? Share your thoughts with us on social media using #CrosswalkTalk and #LifeAudioPodcast — we’d love to hear your story!

Resources & Links

• Watch Sarah’s Oil (Official Movie Website / Coming Soon)

• Read Searching for Sarah Rector by Tanya Bolden

“Trusting God’s Timing: Faith, Family, and Saying Yes to Life”

Abby and Regan get real about trusting God through motherhood, marriage, and the moments when life just doesn’t make sense. From birth control to big families, this heartfelt chat is all about surrendering to God’s plan — even when it’s hard.

This week, Abby and Regan dive into one of the most personal and faith-filled conversations yet — what it truly means to trust God’s design for life and family. With humor, honesty, and vulnerability, they share their journeys through young marriage, motherhood, and the pressure to “plan” life perfectly.

From birth control and tubals to moments of conviction and surrender, they unpack how faith reshapes our choices and how God’s timing is always better — even when the world tells us otherwise.

Whether you’re in a season of abundance or uncertainty, this episode is a reminder that children are blessings, not burdens, and that God’s plans will always exceed our own.

 Key Themes & Takeaways:

• Surrendering to God’s timing in family and motherhood

• Faith over fear in financial and life decisions

• The spiritual meaning behind being “open to life”

• How modern culture misunderstands birth control and sterilization

• Trusting that God’s plans are bigger than our comfort zones

• Scripture focus: Psalm 127 — “Children are a heritage from the Lord…”

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