Happy April 1st! It’s April Fools Day and I don’t know what that means for some of you, but we’re not messing with you around here and we  have some exciting things to share about April!

Our team here at the happy hour continues to be overwhelmed by your kind words and messages! We are so thankful that through the amazing community Jamie has built, we get the opportunity to continue to bring you conversations that matter. This month is filled with rich conversations covering topics about grief, processing emotions, navigating life when it’s different than you expect, and the importance of friendship and community! Guest hosts include podcasters Toni Collier from Still Coloring , Angie Elkins from Let It Shine, Lis a Whittle from Jesus Over Everything, and more!

We hope you all had an amazing Easter! Easter is so much more than just a cultural holiday or a day to dress up in color coordinating outfits. Easter is the hope we have, the transformation we live in, and the very reason why we do what we do here at Ivey Media! We are overwhelmed by the resurrection and thankful for the power it still has in our lives today!

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Still Coloring

Let It Shine

Jesus Over Everything 

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Happy Good Friday! As we enter this weekend reflecting on Easter and the miracle of the cross, we're thrilled to share one of our favorite episodes with you! Rebecca McLaughlin is an award winning author and today we dive into her book, Is Easter Unbelievable? Four Questions Everyone Should Ask About the Resurrection Story.  

Let me ask you this, does your belief in Jesus being the Son of God, dying on the cross, and his resurrection change the way you live? Do these truths penetrate your heart to the point where your life looks radically different from those around you? In today’s episode Rebecca shares why and how they should. We discuss how Jesus’ love for us displayed through his death is even more stunning than his love for us shown through his life, how the Gospel gives us 4 pieces of evidence of his resurrection, and how our earthly relationships point us to our reunification with our Savior! 

Friends, this is an important conversation. Wherever you are in your life right now, our prayer is that Jesus is appealing to you and that the miracle of the cross resonates with you. 

Make sure to grab a copy of Rebecca’s book and share this episode with a friend. Thanks for listening!

SHOW LINKS: 

Is Easter Unbelievable? Four Questions Everyone Should Ask About the Resurrection Story

Navigating Gospel Truth Bible Study

Born Again This Way

A Secular Age

Biblical Critical Theory

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Episode 314 with Rachel Gilson

Hey friends! We have a special surprise for you this week! Jamie’s close friend and podcast host of Still Coloring, Toni Collier, stands in as guest host for The Happy Hour! Toni is energetic, fun, not afraid to go deep, and is ready to talk about grief and community and the impact it has had in her personal life. Together with Dr. Curt Thompson, the two discuss the complexities of grief, the importance of acknowledging the grief process, as well as the crucial role our community plays in seasons of grief. Toni and Dr. Curt explore the scriptures and discuss how Jesus modeled grief and what his time on earth teaches us about the significance of allowing oneself to fully experience and express emotions. 

Dr. Curt Thompson and Toni Collier are no strangers to The Happy Hour and we are so thankful for the two of them standing in this space and walking us through this important and timely topic. We hope this episode encourages you to become people of grief and that you can find beauty and goodness through the process. Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend!

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Still Coloring 

Connect with Toni Collier

Connect with Dr. Curt Thompson

Connect with Jamie

Due to an unexpected crisis, Jamie will be delaying her book publicity and tour. She will also be taking a break from social media, public appearances, and recording podcasts until she has had time to process, discern, and recover. The best way you can show Jamie your love and support is to listen to these pre-recorded shows and share with a friend.

March is Women's History Month and we wanted to celebrate this by sharing with you an amazing panel of women who are holistically FOR women! Stand for Life hosted this panel of women to talk about what it meant to truly be pro life and pro women. This panel is hosted by Bri Strensrud and includes Jamie Ivey, Embrace Grace founder Amy Ford, Professor Missy Branch, and Annie Humphrey with Save the Storks. This conversation discusses the economical challenges women face, how to gain proximity to those who are vulnerable, truly giving women free choice, and helping others find freedom from shame and regret through Christ. 

Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with friend!

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Stand For Life

Women of Welcome

Embrace Grace

Save the Storks 

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At just 16 years old Ronald Olivier made a decision that would change his life forever, but he wouldn’t let it define it. On today’s show Ronald shares his journey from growing up in poverty-stricken New Orleans to being sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole at the age of 16. He recounts his transformation in prison and how he became a missionary, spreading the gospel to other inmates. Despite facing challenges and unjust treatment, Ronald remains hopeful and finds purpose in his faith. He shares a powerful encounter with the victim's mother, ways he saw God move in other prisoners’ life, and the impact forgiveness had in changing his life forever. 

Today, Ronald Olivier is a loving husband and father. He has his Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Ministry and is an ordained minister. For several years Ronald served as the Director of Chaplaincy for the Mississippi State Penitentiary, and today serves as a Client Advocate for the Louisiana Parole Project where he helps formerly incarcerated individuals transition back into society.

Ultimately, Ronald's story is one of redemption and the power of God's grace, and we know you’ll love hearing about his journey of freedom, forgiveness, and redemption during his time in Angola prison. Ronald's life is a testament to the power of forgiveness and the possibility of redemption.

Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend!

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Connect with Ronald

27 Summers 

Brandon's Episode on The Happy Hour 

Kent's Episode on The Happy Hour

Due to an unexpected crisis, Jamie will be delaying her book publicity and tour. She will also be taking a break from social media, public appearances, and recording podcasts until she has had time to process, discern, and recover. The best way you can show Jamie your love and support is to listen to these pre-recorded shows and share with a friend.

Happy Friday friends! Earlier this year Jamie shared an incredible message at a women's conference at Community Bible Church in San Antonio, Texas, and last Friday we shared Part 1 with you. If you haven't had the chance to listen to it, check out our show notes below for a link to the episode. Today we're bringing you Part 2 of that message, where Jamie talks about how God wants all of you! 

We hope this message encourages you throughout your weekend! Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! 

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Part 1 - Roller Coaster of Life

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Once a little boy running and playing with his friends, to a sick child that could hardly walk, Michael found himself wondering if he would live to his adult years or be another child who died in Sudan too soon. With the lack of medical facilities and war on every corner, Michael’s family  made the brave decision to flee to Kenya in hopes of finding medical support. After a two year journey, Michael was finally diagnosed and treated, however, he would forever be wheelchair bound. How does one in a wheelchair survive in Sudan where you must be ready to run for your life at any moment? On today's show Michael Panther, founder of Living with Hope Ministries, shares his story of his parent's courage, doctor's wisdom, and a divine miracle from God.

Michael Panther is the Founder of the ministry Living With Hope/Hope Mobility International. He is a paraplegic, a native of South Sudan, and advocates for people with disabilities around the world. Michael's biological parents and 5 siblings live in Africa, and his American family lives in Michigan. Michael is passionate about serving & advocating for people with disabilities and special needs. 

Check out Living with Hope Ministries, an incredible nonprofit bringing mobility to Africa! Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:

Living with Hope book 

Living with Hope Ministries

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Due to an unexpected crisis, Jamie will be delaying her book publicity and tour. She will also be taking a break from social media, public appearances, and recording podcasts until she has had time to process, discern, and recover. The best way you can show Jamie your love and support is to listen to these pre-recorded shows and share with a friend.

Happy Friday friends! We have a special treat for you today! Earlier this year Jamie shared an incredible message at a women's conference at Community Bible Church in San Antonio, Texas, and we are thrilled to bring that message to you! Life is filled with ups and downs - some we choose and some we don't! Throughout all of life's rollercoaster moments, God's truths keep us on steady ground: you are chosen, you are deeply loved, and you have a new identity in Christ! 

We hope this message encourages you throughout your weekend! Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! 

Connect With Jamie

Due to an unexpected crisis, Jamie will be delaying her book publicity and tour. She will also be taking a break from social media, public appearances, and recording podcasts until she has had time to process, discern, and recover. The best way you can show Jamie your love and support is to listen to these pre-recorded shows and share with a friend.

Throughout life, change is inevitable. Sometimes it can be fun and adventurous, and other times it may feel unknown and scary! Whether you're someone that craves change or fears it, I'm convinced this episode is going to encourage you to live more surrendered and to trust God deeper! 

Today's guest is long time friend of The Happy Hour, Andi Andrew. Andi is the podcast host of Coffee With Andi and the author of She Is free, Fake or Follower, Friendship-It’s Complicated and Braving Change. Passionate about freedom, family, and creating safe spaces for the prophetic to move, Andi is a heartfelt preacher who loves to see the reality of the gospel worked out in our everyday lives. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, and planted at Seacoast Church, Andi’s life is currently focused on raising her kids, writing, and investing in local churches and lives around the world.

Thanks so much for listening and sharing this episode with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:

Christmas Chosen Special 

Gratitude by Brandon Lake 

Prose

Newly

Slow Horses 

Reacher

The Book of Names

Trust

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Due to an unexpected crisis, Jamie will be delaying her book publicity and tour. She will also be taking a break from social media, public appearances, and recording podcasts until she has had time to process, discern, and recover. The best way you can show Jamie your love and support is to listen to these pre-recorded shows and share with a friend.

Happy March friends! We hope wherever you're listening from it's starting to feel like spring in the air! The Happy Hour team is so excited to share with you some exciting things we have planned for March! We have brand new episodes that have been pre-recorded, but never released! They are conversations filled with hope, courage, and resilience! We're also so excited to share with you that The Happy Hour will have a guest host at the end of this month! We're not going to tell you who it is, but we'll let you think on it all month and try to make a guess! And lastly, on Fridays of this month we'll be releasing messages that Jamie has preached all over the country this past year! 

On today's episode, Jamie's message is from the There{4} Conference, an incredible conference for 9th-12th grade girls. There{4} is happening this weekend and we have an awesome discount code for you to purchase the livestream event. You can access this stream until September 1st! Use discount code jamieivey to get 1/2 off! 

Thank you so much for your continued prayers and support during this time. We're so grateful for how you are showing up in this space every week and sharing these episodes with friends! 

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Livestream There{4} Tickets - Code jamieivey for 50% off

Founder of There{4}, Tiffany Daniels on The Happy Hour 

Website: https://www.there4gathering.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/there4gathering

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@there4.gathering

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@There4Gathering

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/there4gathering

Dwell Differently

27 Summers

Braving Change

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