It’s 2022!!! Let’s commit together to put God first this year!! Today’s episode gives us a guide to do that!! Here’s the link to join in the Bible plan this year! Who’s in!? https://bible.com/p/47655712/46e9163666c469179d1bd5aae1584323

We never know when one phone call, one doctor visit or one conversation can change your life forever ! In this episode I talk with Dawn Nichols who is walking out a recent battle with breast cancer. There are so many out there who need to hear Dawns honest story of fear, anger and grief all while trusting in the one and only God and allowing Him to guide her. I have no doubt you will be encouraged and inspired today by her testimony!

This weeks prayer challenge is a good one! Not only will this week give us another way to cover our children in prayer but we are called to step up our example as well, AND stay to the end to hear a testimony from my oldest son about what it means to him to have praying parents and how important prayer is to him as a young adult! its SO encouraging and challenging! 

Week 2 of our praying for our kids challenge is a big one!! in todays episode I discuss the second prayer on our list; that our kids will take the way of escape from every temptation that the Lord promises to provide! We take a quick dive into 1 Corinthians 10:13 where this promise is given and you defiantly want to listen to the end to hear the testimony of a precious friend and a bit of her prayer habits with her kids! let's GO! Contact me: @joy_nichols_ or email nicholsjoy92@yahoo.com

Parent Prayer challenge!! If you are like me and struggle with letting go of control...if you worry and stress over your kids futures and the world they live in...if you need help being specific in your prayers...this episode is for you!! Im going to be sharing over the next few weeks a prayer plan that the Lord laid on my heart a few years back. I'll be sharing testimonies from my life as well as stories submitted by you the listeners of how these scripture based prayers are changing our families! I believe in prayer...I believe in the truth of the word and the power of the Holy Spirit when we hit our knees! Who's in??  if you have a story to share with me I would love to hear!! Send me your stories on social media or email and I'll share your stories of encouragement as well!! instagram: joy_nichols_ facebook: Jason N Joy Nichols email: nicholsjoy92@yahoo.com

Have you ever felt like you are going along trying to do the right thing and boom...next thing you know you are in a pit surrounded by all the lions of life that seek to devour?? Well I know about this guy Daniel that can relate! Join me for a discussion of the life and legacy of the prophet Daniel...see the power and protection of God in the pit and learn the steps to take to stay strong when faced with all that life can throw at us! 

Todays conversation is the inspiring story of a young woman who is no stranger to suffering and grief, yet has a heart full of joy. Elisa has been a delight to watch grow up and now to hear her walk out God's call on her life is such a blessing!! Elisa shares how the Lord strengthened and provided for her through difficult loss and has remained her source of hope and peace! I pray this story will give all who hear the assurance that just as the Lord has been with Elisa He is with you as well!

In this episode we take a deep dive into Psalm 30. What did David mean when he talked about joy in the morning? Why was he in the “pit”? How can we find joy after being in the pit ourselves?! And how do we turn our wailing into dancing and fill our lives with joy? Let’s go!

In this episode my friend Kerry shares her testimony of loss, healing and the joy that has come through it all.  Kerry opens up about her struggle with miscarriage, the illness of her child and the deep grief of loss. However, Kerry's story doesn't end with loss! Her story is one of hope, healing and encouragement ...a true story of joy coming through a intimate relationship with the Lord and His provision through every trial!  Kerry shares about her foundation, The Glory Girl foundation...below is a link where you can donate to this awesome ministry! www.glorygirlfoundation.com

Welcome to season 2!!!! This season we will be sharing stories of joy from tragedy all because of the mercy and goodness of God! In this episode I kick off this season with my own story of joy…we base this season off of Ps. 30:5

Have you ever felt God promoting you to say something…do something…something uncomfortable and you want to say no but you can’t ignore Him?! Or maybe you received a blessing because someone simply submitted to God and allowed themselves to be used?? We this conversation is an encouraging example of how God sees us…knows us…lives us right where we are!

Today I share a piece of my story about how being consistent in Gods word has changed my life and place a challenge before you…who’s in?! I would love to connect and hear who is ready to accept the challenge and hear how God moves!! Connect with me on IG @joy_nichols_ on fb @ jason n joy Nichols or email me at nicholsjoy92@yahoo.com

This conversation was so encouraging and challenging! If you are a parent of a high school or college student or a student yourself this is a must listen! Dalton and Makenna share their stories of coming to know Jesus in a real and personal way, listening to God’s call and submitting to all He asks! We also get a inside scoop on their sweet love story and some awesome “random recommendations “ as well!! Below explains how you can support them in their journey and connect with all they are doing in the kingdom of God! the total support we are raising totals to $4000 one time and $2500 monthly! To do monthly or one time support go to Giving.ag.org Type in “Makenna Clark” (our accounts are being merged) Set up the amount you want to give, then select recurring or one time support. That simple! Connect with Makenna Instagram is @makenna.Clark Facebook is makenna Clark (soon to be davis) Connect with Dalton On Facebook at Dalton Davis. As always you can find me on Facebook at jason N joy Nichols and on ig @joy_nichols_

This episode is FULL of wisdom, insight and encouragement! I have been amazed by my mom's life story since I was a little girl! As I grew older I realized that her story is not only interesting but it is full of the hand of God; working and moving to place each person and situation right where they were intended to be! Mom has so much wisdom to share and her faith in the Lord through all the stages of life are so encouraging! You don't want to miss each nugget of truth she shares! AND let me tell you, her "random recommendation" at the end is defiantly worth sticking around for!!! She shocked me with that one! 

Today’s episode is with my new friend Dawn Marasco! Dawn is a author and speaker and lives sharing Jesus! Dawn has condensed a 25-year journey to freedom and peace into easily applied truths that transform the hearts and lives of others. By sharing her own broken places, life experiences, and spiritual insights, she helps others remove the obstacles and develop a deeper walk with God, experience His freedom, and live the life of peace God intended. Please Buy the Book: Continuous Peace, on our website: DawnMarasco.com Facebook: theDawnMarasco Instagram: thedawnmarasco. Open Hands and Icy Hill pdf e-Book Free Giveaway: DawnMarasco.com/Joy

Y'all I can't wait for you to hear this episode! In my conversation with my husband Jason he shares his  honest journey through simple submissions to God's call! These submissions were not always easy but they brought him to the exact place God wanted him to be and as always, God's best is far better than anything we can plan for ourselves! Jason shares how he learned to hear God's voice and describes the process he went through to learn to say yes to the Lord! BONUS...learn some fun facts about Jason and ME!! 

If you are a parent of teenagers, your are a teenager or you work with teenagers this is for you! I had the privilege of sitting down with 3 special teenage girls and hearing their thoughts about life, faith, friends, parents, social media, and fears and dreams!! We can learn so much from their openness and honesty!! Im thankful for this conversation and pray you with listen with an open heart!

How do you focus your heart and mind as we prepare for Easter? Have you lost your passion or become a little desensitized to the enormity of what Jesus did for us on the cross?  If we are honest I think we can all say we have at times. In this episode I share my story of how God spoke to me and called me to lay aside things that had been taking up too much space in my life! I share my testimony of Easter past and connect the dots of a beautiful story of how God is real and personal and I pray it will encourage you today!  If you have a story to share please connect with me on social media find me on IG @joy_nichols_ or on FB at Jason N Joy Nichols