55 minutes. That is how long Amy Otteson's son, Gore, had gone without a heartbeat. Doctors said that IF he survived, he would never be able to walk or talk again. Amy's world was crumbling around her. And in the midst of all the chaos and unknown, Amy felt God ask her, "Do you trust me?" Joe White and Beth Ann are joined today by Amy Otteson, as she tells her story of how God saved her son's life, defying all medical explanation. Amy hopes that by sharing her story of how she learned to trust God and watch God answer prayers, that others would be encouraged to trust God too. Even if your story doesn't end in a miracle, God is worth trusting because "[He] will never desert you, nor will [He] ever forsake you... Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." - Hebrews 13: 5 and 8.

Many people have "goals" in life. But how many times do we have an idea of a goal we would like to meet and never meet it? For Jeff Reeter, he finds that many people's goals are simply ambiguous ideas and not concrete plans. And concrete plans often start with daily disciplines. Joe White and Beth Ann are joined today by Jeff Reeter, author of the book, "Do Life Differently: A Strategic Path Towards Extraordinary." In today's conversation, Jeff talks about what he has learned over the years and how he has seen daily disciplines move him from success to significance. We hope you are inspired by today's episode!

In the blink of an eye, Jason Mirikitani's world shattered. A devastating car accident left him and his family in pieces. Suddenly, Jason found himself in recovery, physically, mentally, and spiritually. And yet, God was there with him. And God was putting Jason's life back together, taking the brokenness and making a beautiful mosaic- a testament to God's handiwork. Joe and Beth Ann welcome author and speaker Jason Mirikitani to hear his story and learn how in the darkest night, God's light is our comfort and hope. "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." - Psalm 23:4

Adoption. Adopting is beautiful, giving homes and parents to those who do not. Adoption is messy, with all the baggage everyone brings to the table. Adoption is redemptive, reminding us how God adopts us and grafts us into his eternal family through Jesus Christ. Adoption is a demonstration of love, with the love of Jesus lived out in a very real and very raw way. Joe is joined today by Jamie Jo to have a deeply meaningful and vulnerable conversation about the journey God has led her on, through adoption. We hope, whether you are adopting or not, that this conversation is eye opening and an encouragement to you. "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you." - John 14:18

Although listening may seem like an endangered species in today's culture, it's not a lost art. For parents, the act of listening to your children is a sometimes challenging endeavor. But as Joe and Jamie Jo discuss, it is one of the most worth-while, relationship building things parents can do with their kids. Today's episode is a conversation about how asking questions is a bridge to growth and healing, not just for children, but for parents as well. We hope you are encouraged today!

"Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13. There are several verses in the Bible that talk about friendship, many of which are found in the book of Proverbs. Take a look at Proverbs 17:17, 18:24, 27:6, 27:9, or 27:17, and you'll learn more about what makes a good friend. But woven throughout each of those verses are not just the qualities of a good friend, but also the VALUE of a good friend. Today, Joe and Beth Ann are joined by two of our beloved Kanakuk staff, Sharon Smith and Carrie Youngblood. These #KampBestFriends have been friends for a long time, and it all started with a genuine conversation. We hope you are encouraged by today's episode; be sure to let your best friend know that you appreciate them!

If you've been to Kanakuk before, you have heard the phrase "I'm Third". If you've heard the phrase, then you've probably heard the story of Johnny Ferrier. Johnny was a pilot who's legacy of ultimate sacrifice is told to thousands of Kampers every Summer at Kanakuk. Today, we get a rare opportunity to hear from one of Johnny's children, his son, Zach. Zach joins our hosts, Joe and Beth Ann, to recount his side of Johnny's story. In his retelling, we learn about God's faithfulness and the beauty of Jesus's sacrifice. We hope today's episode, like Johnny's life, points you to the One who truly lived out "I'm Third".

There's no shortage of pain in this world. Two seconds on any news station or a couple of scrolls on social media will tell you that. But for followers of Jesus, while pain is still a guarantee in this life, Jesus offers us HOPE. "And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us." (Romans 5:5). For our conversation about hope, Joe is joined by his daughter, Jamie Jo, and special guest Missy Ritchie Nicholas. Missy is a counselor, author and motivational speaker, who's main passion is spreading the hope found in a relationship with Jesus to all she comes in contact with. May today's conversation be an encouragement to you and may it inspire you to find your hope in the only One who will never disappoint.

Link to Books:

Love and Pain - https://a.co/d/fg0kYN8

Letters to Love - https://a.co/d/gaFFhJ4

https://riseanyway.com

Dreams are funny things. They can spring up on you. Dreams can be so intriguing, so inspiring, so life-giving, you can't help but pursue them. And when God is in them, when you invite Him into your dreams, there's no telling what God will do with them. Today Joe and his daughter, Jamie Jo, share with Beth Ann and all of us the stories of how God has worked through their dreams. We hope you are encouraged and inspired today!

Gymnastics is truly an incredible sport to watch. Athletes who have put in thousands of hours of work and practice to pull off the perfect routine. However, it is that word, "perfect", that can cause havoc in the lives of athletes and ourselves. Perfectionism is a struggle not just isolated to athletics, but to parenting, school, work, and other areas of our lives. But for anyone struggling with perfectionism, there is hope found in the unconditional love of Jesus! Joe and Beth Ann are joined today by LSU gymnastics legend Jeanie Staples to discuss perfectionism and its cure. We hope you are encouraged by our discussion today on how surrendering perfectionism and receiving the grace of God frees us from the chains of perfectionism.