Joni Eareckson Tada [https://joniandfriends.org/jonis-corner/] discusses her life and ministry in the present moment, where she finds grace to persevere through difficult challenges, and how students can become involved in summer internships with her ministry called Joni and Friends [https://joniandfriends.org/]. JONI EARECKSON TADA ONLINE Joni's Website [https://joniandfriends.org/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/JoniEarecksonTada/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/JoniandFriends] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/joniandfriends] MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Gospel for Hard Times [https://newgrowthpress.com/small-group-study-resources/topical-bible-study-books/the-gospel-in-hard-times-study-guide-with-leaders-notes/] The Gospel for Hard Times (Students) [https://newgrowthpress.com/teen-books/small-group-discussion-books/the-gospel-in-hard-times-for-students-study-guide-with-leaders-notes/] God Made Me Unique [https://newgrowthpress.com/children-books/picture-books/god-made-me-unique-helping-children-see-value-in-every-person/] For more about the podcast at New Growth Press [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/] online. Timestamps: 2:16 - Welcome 3:56 - How are things at Joni and Friends today? 6:01 - Joni and Rush Tell Their Stories 8:12 - A Powerful Shift Toward Joyfully Glorifying God. 13:42 - How has friendship help you through your suffering? 17:04 - What is making you happy in life now? 23:18 - Young people can serve in the Joni and Friends internship. 25:02 - What are some ways serving has helped students find joy in future ministry? 27:42 - How are you personally doing in daily life? 30:04 - What are some ways people can pray for you? 31:34 - Farewell