Hey Friend! 

December is upon us, which means you, like me, are likely thinking about gifts. In honor of the gift-giving season, I’m giving gifts to several lucky listeners. And I’m making it super easy to win!  

Here’s all you have to do: 

Screenshot a picture of this podcast and tag me in your post on social media, and you’ll be entered to win. I’m giving away books written by the authors I’ve interviewed this year, and one lucky winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. You can tag me on Instagram @donnaajones or Facebook, Donna Jones Speaker & Author. 

Since gifts are a big part of our Christmas experience, on today’s episode, I’m sharing a few nuggets I recently learned about the gifts God has given us. Did you know that the Bible mentions the word “gift” 158 times? We’ll look at five of the gifts God has given to every believer (some might surprise you) in the hopes that we’ll embrace the gifts God has given us with a heart of gratitude and awe. 

xo,

Donna Listen in to learn more from our conversation: 

1. Your purpose in the spiritual gift that God has given you.
2. The gift of salvation.
3.  The gift of peace. 
4. The gift of forgiveness. 
5. The gift of the Holy Spirit.

Resources: 

• Matthew 2:9-11
• Matthew 7:11
• John 4
• John 4:10
• John 4:25
• John 4:25
• Acts 2:38
• Ephesians 2:8-9
• Romans 6:23
• John 3:16
• Isaiah 9:6

How the Holy Spirit works in your real life- That’s Just What I Needed:

https://needed.libsyn.com/how-the-holy-spirit-works-in-your-real-life

Donna’s Giveaway: 

Screenshot a picture of this podcast and tag Donna in your post on social media, and you will be entered to win a $50 amazon gift card and many beautiful books! 

Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/

For a copy of “15 Things, Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to www.donnajones.org/blog 

Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God 

https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2

Connect with Donna

Instagram: @donnaajones

Website: www.donnajones.org

Twitter:@donnajonesspeak

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Hey Friend! 

Do you feel like this crazy, chaotic, loud world is trying to pull you in a thousand different directions? I get it, friend. I feel it too. Well, today we are talking to my friend and author Denise Hughes about her latest devotional book, Sanctuary: Cultivating a Quiet Heart in a Noisy and Demanding World. We talk about how we can make a few easy and practical shifts that can help settle our minds and give us the peace of our soul we all long for. 

As a special bonus, I’m giving away copies of Denise’s devotional. Mention the podcast and tag me on social media to win.

As we enter the holiday season, I can’t think of a better topic.

xo,

Donna

Listen in to learn more from our conversation: 

1. How to lead a quiet life
2. The pressure of screens and social media
3. Christ cleanses us and settles our souls for a peaceful life. 
4. Just because you are an extrovert doesn’t mean that YOU can’t lead a quiet life.

Resources: 

• 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
•  Luke 12:34

Denise Hughes

Denise J. Hughes is a teacher at heart. She connects with women through inspiring stories and biblically-based messages that meet women right where they’re at in everyday life. In addition to authoring several books, she’s also the General Editor of two multi-author works, including the CSB (in)courage Devotional Bible for Women (B&H).

Her newest book, “Sanctuary,” is a 31-day devotional that helps women find true peace among the noise, busyness, and pressures of life.

Denise currently writes for the First 5 app by Proverbs 31 Ministries. Denise lives with her husband and three kids in North Carolina, where she always finds time for old books, peach tea, and a good football game.

WEBSITE: www.DeniseJHughes.com 

INSTAGRAM: @DeniseJHughes 

TWITTER: @DeniseJHughes

Sanctuary by Denise Hughes:

https://www.amazon.com/Sanctuary-Cultivating-Demanding-devotional-pressures/dp/1784988189/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MSV23JXULI4B&keywords=sanctuary+denise+j+hughes&qid=1669136083&sprefix=sanctuary+denis%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1

Proverbs 31 Ministries:

https://proverbs31.org/

Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/

For a copy of “15 Things, Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to www.donnajones.org/blog 

Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God 

https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2

Connect with Donna

Instagram: @donnaajones

Website: www.donnajones.org

Twitter:@donnajonesspeak

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Hey Friend! 

Every November, media outlets bombard us with reminders of why thankfulness is good for us. Giving thanks will make you happier, they say. Healthier. It will change your outlook and usher in peace.

And they are right.

Still, knowing all the benefits of thankfulness isn’t sufficient motivation for most of us to practice thankfulness past the perfunctory “name one thing you’re thankful for while you pass the potatoes, please” ritual we practice on Thanksgiving.

If we’re being completely transparent, most of us express gratitude on a day, but not on a daily.

But is it a big deal if we aren’t thankful for the other 364 days of the year?

It turns out it’s a really big deal. Today’s episode discusses four things that happen to us when we are NOT thankful. And, if you have kids, this episode is a must-listen! 

xo,

Donna

Listen to learn more about:

1. Why happiness is self-focused?
2. What causes entitlement?
3. How being ungrateful makes us lose our zest for life?
4. How thankfulness can help us not become bitter or resentful?
5. Why do we take God for granted?

Resources: 

• Luke 17
• 1 Thessalonians 5:18
• Psalms 9:1
• James 1:17

Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/

For a copy of “15 Things, Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to www.donnajones.org/blog 

Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God 

https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2

Connect with Donna

Instagram: @donnaajones

Website: www.donnajones.org

Twitter:@donnajonesspeak

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Hey Friend! 

I’m so excited about today’s show because I know you’ll get something you need. After all, today we are talking about RELATIONSHIPS!  Who doesn’t want better relationships, right? 

This episode promises to give you an easy win. I’m sharing the ONE biblical principle that can take a good relationship and make it GREAT. And, this simple principle offers the possibility of making a difficult relationship better. 

Get ready to enjoy all your relationships more fully!

xo,

Donna

Listen to learn more about:

1. My note to my husband; JP Jones
2. The one thing that could be missing in your relationship could actually do harm. 
3. The reason why you should think and say what you appreciate about people.

Resources: 

• Genesis
• Philippians 4:8

Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/

For a copy of “15 Things, Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to www.donnajones.org/blog 

Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God 

https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2

Connect with Donna

Instagram: @donnaajones

Website: www.donnajones.org

Twitter:@donnajonesspeak

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Hey Friend! 

Do you ever wish an older, wiser woman could speak into your life so you could live with more wisdom and less regret? If so, you’ll love my conversation with author, Danna Demetre.   

I talk with Danna on today's podcast as she reflects on her 70 years and shares 10 things she wished she’d known (or put into practice!) sooner. 

Her insights are simple yet profound, Biblical yet so “real life”. You’ll be encouraged and inspired by our conversation.

You are loved,

Donna Listen to learn more about:

1. Love others as your dog loves (grace)
2. Celebrate dirty laundry (thankfulness)
3. Embrace each milestone birthday with the expectations of a child (hope)
4. Spend more time learning about heaven than the next vacation destination (destiny)
5. Block out cultural chatter (identity)
6. Care for your body for the sake of health vs. beauty (longevity)
7. Spend more time with Jesus (priorities)
8. Learn to listen to the voice of God (intentionality)
9. Trust God’s timing and provision (patience)
10. Use negative thoughts and emotions to “reset your mind” (Spirit-led)

Resources: 

• Romans 8:28
• Romans 12:1
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
• Psalm 90:12
• Psalm 46:10

About Danna 

A “work in progress.” That’s how author, speaker, and health coach, Danna Demetre describes herself! She's weathered personal challenges (including breast cancer and her daughter’s cancer) and is thankful to have discovered the life-changing power of having a renewed mind. Danna is passionate about passing on the wisdom she’s learned from her 70 years of life.

Danna’s professional life has been diverse. She’s a registered nurse, a corporate marketing manager for a fortune 100 company, a fitness professional, a lifestyle coach, and a talk radio host, to name a few. In 1997, she founded Women of Purpose – a California outreach ministry for women. Danna is the author of seven books,  including What Happened to My Life? and Change Your Habits, Change Your Life. She recently co-authored Eat Live Thrive Diet with Robyn Thomson.

Danna is also a popular retreat and conference speaker with over 20 years of experience sharing the hope she found in Christ.

https://eatlivethriveacademy.com/

https://www.youtube.com/c/LeanHealthyAgeless/videos

Eat, Live, Thrive Diet Book by Danna Demetre:

https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Live-Thrive-Diet-Metabolism/dp/0525653163/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3W0RK74C3NBBB&keywords=danna+demetre&qid=1667842484&sprefix=danna+de%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1

Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/

For a copy of “15 Things, Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to www.donnajones.org/blog 

Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God 

https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2

Connect with Donna

Instagram: @donnaajones

Website: www.donnajones.org

Twitter:@donnajonesspeak

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Hey Friend! 

Have you ever thought, why does the Christian life feel so hard for me but seem so easy for others? Or maybe you’ve thought,  I need wisdom, comfort, and guidance from God. or I need someone to pray for me even if I don’t know what to pray.

If so, then, friend, this is the episode for you! In this episode, we discuss the role of the  Holy Spirit in your life. You’ll learn who He is and what He does. 

The Holy Spirit is working in your life to ensure you have the wisdom, insight, and revelation you need to know God more, love God more, and follow God more. He’s the one who produces the love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control we all long for and know we need.

I think you’ll learn and thing or two from today’s episode. It’s my prayer that you’ll love God more fully as you know Him more fully.

You are loved,

Donna

Listen to learn more about

• 4 passages of scripture where spiritual gifts are listed: Romas 12, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4, 1 Peter 4

• How the Holy Spirit has functioned in your life, and how can He can function more fully going forward.  
• Specific titles of the Holy Spirit (i.e., The Comforter)
• The Holy Spirit is the one who produces the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control
• Donna’s mom’s nighttime ritual 

Resources: 

• Romans 8
• 2 Corinthians 1:21-22
• Ephesians 1:17
• Acts 1:8
• Psalms 23 
• John 3:16 
• Galatians 5 

Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/

For a copy of “15 Things, Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to www.donnajones.org/blog 

Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God 

https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2

Connect with Donna

Instagram: @donnaajones

Website: www.donnajones.org

Twitter:@donnajonesspeak

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Hey Friend! 

On this week’s show, I chatted with author Tina Yaeger about her new book, Upcycled: Crafted for a Purpose. This conversation was so good! 

You know the parts of your life you think God can’t possibly use? Well, those are the things He can use most brightly for His glory. Just think of the possibilities – how He can take our little and broken pieces and use them to become part of a grander story put together by Christ! 

Tina and I talk about how we put the wrong label on ourselves (and sometimes, others) and how to put on God’s designer label, instead. 

xo,

Donna

About Tina Yeager:

Tina’s been licensed as a mental health counselor since 2005 and has appeared as an expert on TCT Network, Brandon Focus Magazine, POP Parenting Radio Show, Rick Whitted’s “On Your Way to Work” Podcast, Heart of the Matter Radio, Genre Chat, the Writers Chat show, and more.

Tina is a wife and mom first, but also serves as a life coach, speaker, podcast host, and author, so she understands the challenge of juggling roles. Besides a daily latte, what keeps her going is her hope of inspiring someone like you. Your well-being is her mission!

Listen to learn more about:

• How to stop listening to lies, labeling yourself, and put on God’s label, instead.
• How God can take your  junk and create a beautiful mosaic
• Why jagged, broken people are necessary to help us grow
• How God upcycled Tina
• Why we can’t judge someone’s inner reality by their outer appearance

Resources: 

• Psalms 139

Tina Yeager’s Website:

https://www.tinayeager.com/

Upcycled: Crafted for a Purpose by Tina Yeager:

https://www.tinayeager.com/upcycled/

Flourish-Meant Podcast:

https://tinayeager.libsyn.com/

Tina’s Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/TinaYeager

Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/

For a copy of “15 Things, Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to www.donnajones.org/blog 

Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God 

https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2

Connect with Donna

Instagram: @donnaajones

Website: www.donnajones.org

Twitter:@donnajonesspeak

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Hey friend! 

Have you ever struggled with being satisfied or content with your circumstances, relationships, or yourself?  If you’re like most people, you have at least one area of your life that never seems good enough.

Today, we’ll talk about one simple habit that can increase our daily satisfaction and contentment. The habit isn’t hard–in fact it’s totally do-able once you know what it is! I’ve been practicing this habit (or trying to practice it!), and I can tell you from first-hand experience that it’s increased my contentment and joy. I know it will do the same for you.

So, here’s to more contentment, satisfaction, and joy in our lives! 

You are loved,

Donna 

Listen to learn more:  

• The meaning of the word good in the original Hebrew
• Why a simple trip to the grocery store felt like so much more! 
• Why we shouldn’t operate like things are never good enough 

Resources: 

• Genesis 1 

For a copy of “15 Things Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to www.donnajones.org/blog 

Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God 

https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2

Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/

Connect with Donna

Instagram: @donnaajones

Website: www.donnajones.org

Twitter:@donnajonesspeak

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Hey Friend!

I’m going to be honest; today’s show is an unusual one.

On this week’s episode I have an eye-opening conversation with pastor and New York Times best-selling author, John Burke, about his research into the stories of people who have had near-death experiences and how it links to what the Bible teaches about heaven.

If you're thinking, “wait a minute…that’s weird” I get it. John does, too, which is why he is committed to having scripture inform our view of heaven, first and foremost. And, to ease your mind, even more, you should know that “Imagine Heaven” was endorsed by some of the world’s foremost biblical scholars, like JP Moreland, Ph.D. at Biola University  (not the same JP as my hubby) and Gary Habermas, Ph.D. department chair at Liberty University. 

But here’s the most important thing: when we understand what the Bible teaches about Heaven it transforms how we relate to God here on Earth! I think you’re going to have more than a few “ah-ha” moments as you listen to today’s show. I know I did. 

Heaven is real and God wants us to be prepared to live with Him there forever. 

xo,

Donna

John Burke is the founder and lead pastor of Gateway Church, a multi-site church based in Austin, Texas, which has grown to more than 4,500 people since its start in 1998. He is also the president of Gateway Leadership Initiative, a non-profit organization working to help church-planting pastors and ordinary Christians “raise the church out of the culture.” John has authored several books, including No Perfect People Allowed, Soul Revolution, and The New York Times best-seller Imagine Heaven. He and his wife, Kathy, have two young adult children. Learn more about John at his website, JohnBurkeOnline.com.

** Don’t forget to DM or email me your questions so I can answer them in a few weeks during our Q & A episode! You can reach me at @donnaajones on Instagram or email me at [email protected].

Listen to learn more:

• What convinced John Burke to study near-death experiences and how do near-death experiences line up with the Bible?
• Heaven is real…and so is hell.
• The story of how an atheist found Jesus.
• Why the blood of Christ had to cleanse us

Resources: 

• Hebrews 11
• Colossians 3
• Revelation 21
• 1 Corinthians 13
• Daniel 12
• Matthew 13
• Isaiah 60
• John 15-18
• Revelation 21
• Romans 10
• Revelation 1:7
• 2 Peter 3:8
• Hebrews 9:27
• Ephesians 1:3
• Hebrews 11:6

Imagine Heaven by John Burke:

https://www.amazon.com/Imagine-Heaven-Near-Death-Experiences-Exhilarating/dp/080101526X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VM9JNOIW10TS&keywords=imagine+heaven+by+john+burke&qid=1665414905&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjU4IiwicXNhIjoiMS4xMSIsInFzcCI6IjEuMTMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=imagine+heaven%2Caps%2C571&sr=8-1

Gateway Church: Austin, TX

https://www.gatewaychurch.com/

Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/

For a copy of “15 Things Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to www.donnajones.org/blog 

Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God 

https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2

Connect with Donna

Instagram: @donnaajones

Website: www.donnajones.org

Twitter:@donnajonesspeak

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Hey Friend – 

I’m so excited! Today is the much-anticipated question-and-answer episode. So, listen in as I answer three great questions YOU asked. The first is a relationship question (oh my goodness…this is such a good question!), the second is a personal question (if you don’t need the answer to this one, someone you know definitely does!), and the third is a practical spiritual question (ALL of us wonder about this one). I guarantee you’ll relate to these questions in one way or another.

I want to send out a heartfelt thank you to everyone who submitted their questions. And if today’s podcast raises more questions, or you didn’t get a chance to submit your question on the first go-round, never fear–you can DM me a question for a future episode @donnaajones or email me through my website at www.donnajones.org. 

You all are wise, kind, and genuinely want to grow personally and spiritually–your questions reflected that. You make this podcast a joy!

You are loved! 

Donna Listen to learn more: 

• Why do Christians act like they shouldn’t sometimes?
• How do I process hurt or conflict?
• What suggestions do you have for overcoming loneliness?
• A tip on how to remember what you just read in your Bible

Resources: 

• 1 Corinthians 3
• Peter 2:21-23
• Matthew 18
• Galatians 6:1

Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/

For a copy of “15 Things, Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to www.donnajones.org/blog 

Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God 

https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2

Connect with Donna

Instagram: @donnaajones

Website: www.donnajones.org

Twitter:@donnajonesspeak

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.