Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! In this episode of Just Talking About Jesus, Jai Raza shares his incredible journey from a cultural Christian upbringing to exploring New Age spirituality. Jai candidly discusses his struggles, including a life-altering moment when he contemplated suicide. Thanks to divine intervention through a friend’s timely phone call, Jai chose to seek the supernatural light he experienced that night. This pivotal moment set him on a path to...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! My guest, Lauren Burns, host of "The Redeemed Podcast," is no stranger to adversity. Kidnapped at the age of seven and taken to Jordan by her father, Lauren’s journey of escape and survival became national news and was even adapted into a made-for-television movie. Today, Lauren uses her platform to share stories of hope and redemption with her listeners. As an advocate for faith and second chances, she believes that every story—no mat...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! From repeated suicide attempts, God continued to say, "No, I have a plan for you." In this episode of 'Just Talking about Jesus,' guest Bartholomew James shares his powerful journey from a troubled childhood to finding faith and redemption. Growing up in foster care, he was exposed to various belief systems without a stable foundation. His life spiraled through addiction, culminating in multiple overdoses and a near-death experience. B...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Parker Whitsett shares his powerful testimony of finding faith while facing the consequences of addiction and incarceration. Despite growing up in a Christian household, he strayed from his beliefs, leading to a life of substance abuse and imprisonment. While in jail, Parker rediscovered Jesus, and the forgiveness found in scripture. Support from family and friends played a crucial role in his spiritual transformation, reminding ...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Carl and Shirley Yates share their powerful stories of faith and redemption in this episode of Just Talking About Jesus. Both with roots in Christian homes, they found themselves straying before being drawn back to their faith. Their journey led them to a unique ministry focused on incarcerated individuals where they share unconditional love and the message of salvation. Through Bill Glass's Weekend of Champions events, they disc...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! 5ampodcast.com In this podcast episode, guest Michael Klassen shares his journey of faith and testimony of God's perfect timing in life. Growing up in a Christian home, Michael learned about God's faithfulness through personal experiences and the people he met. He tells poignant stories of how prayers were answered at the right moment, including a man's transformation at a carpet store and a divine encounter with a young refugee.  ...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Link to Zoom class: Why Did God Become Human? And Why It Matters! In this engaging podcast episode, Margaret Eklund reflects on her transition from a 48-year nursing career to a fulfilling retired life focused on faith and family. She shares the peace she's found in not being dictated by work schedules and being more present in life. Margaret discusses how her faith has played a pivotal role during challenging times, such as the simult...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! What happens when you say “yes” to God’s call, even when it leads far beyond your comfort zone? In this episode of Just Talkin’ About Jesus, Deanne Johnson shares her journey from a quiet life in Phoenix to unexpected adventures in Germany and South Africa through Young Life ministry. Deanne opens up about the joys and challenges of mentoring teens, the power of simple obedience, and the beauty of spiritual motherhood when God whispers, “These a...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! In this episode of 'Just Talking About Jesus,' youth pastor Kellen Peterson shares his transformative journey from a troubled youth to a leader in ministry. Kellen recounts how his early rebelliousness eventually led him to a role where he could make a meaningful impact. He emphasizes the importance of showing empathy and compassion, particularly to those on the fringes. Kellen reflects on the challenges that today's youth face, ...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! YouTube. https://youtu.be/JARffJn5bKY In this episode, Rob Linton shares his unique life journey from a childhood as a missionary kid in Papua and Indonesia to becoming an engineer with a passion for classic cars and motorcycles. Living on a farm in Washington, Rob and his wife enjoy traveling. The episode explores Rob’s significant life experiences, including a near-fatal car accident that deepened his faith, and a daring motor...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! YouTube episode In this engaging podcast episode, Nigerian author and podcaster Faith Ajiga shares her unique journey of overcoming challenges and crafting captivating stories. Despite being blind, Faith employs screen readers to navigate the digital world and bring her literary visions to life. Her passion for political, military, and crime thrillers is deeply rooted in her academic background in peace studies and conflict resolution. ...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Link: Fr. Stanley Rother In this delightful episode, Sister Mercy returns to share her eventful summer escapades. From fishing expeditions with her father to driving tractors filled with nostalgia, Sister Mercy finds joy in the simplest of adventures. Listeners are regaled with tales of battling massive sturgeons and panning for gold on a tourist train. Despite the joys of the season, her spiritual devotion remains unwavering a...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! https://www.parrdanmevoices.com/ Dan's Audible books Dan Parr shares his incredible journey from a medical miracle before birth to becoming a voice artist and Bible narrator. Encouraged by a push from a local radio at 14 and a divine calling, Dan ventured into voice artistry alongside his wife. His narration of the Easy-to-Understand Bible, driven by faith and a desire to make scripture accessible, is a testimony to resilience and purpose.&n...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! This week, I had the honor of sitting down with Armentha Hackett—an incredible woman of faith with a powerful story of survival, healing, and a deeper understanding of who Jesus really is. “You’re Not Going Home.” Armentha noticed a shortness of breath, but chalked it up to a cold. When she finally went to urgent care, they rushed her straight to the emergency room. “They asked me what I knew about oxygen levels. I said, ‘Normal’s like 98, 99%.’ &...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! My husband Ed and I spent a week in Honduras visiting our seven sponsored families. It was unbelievable and I want to share it with you. In this special edition episode you will hear from some who have sponsored children, teens, elderly and scholars about their experiences meeting their person. You'll hear from Miron, director of the Honduras subproject about all that the program does. Also from Cameron who is from the Kansas City office and tel...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! In this episode of Just Talking About Jesus, Sarah Griffiths Hu shares her compelling journey of faith, healing, and redemption. Coming to Christ at the age of six, she grew up with a heart for Jesus. However, after experiencing assault in her teenage years, she drifted from God, choosing a lifestyle of partying. It wasn't until meeting her husband that she found her way back to faith. Through a touching sermon, Sarah reclaimed her identity as God...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! When God Changed His Mind Christina's book What the River Keeps Cheryl Grey Bostrom In this heartfelt podcast episode, Christina Custodio shares her inspiring journey from doubt to faith. Once hesitant to embrace a calling she didn't understand, Christina found clarity through a crisis involving her son. After experiencing a life-threatening brain hemorrhage and a miraculous recovery, Christina saw the power of faith and purpose in adv...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! https://coveredinhisdust.beehiiv.com/ https://www.threads.com/@onegsisneros Twitter: 1G Cisneros In this powerful podcast episode, we hear the journey of George Sisneros, whose priorities were dramatically reshaped. Initially living the American Dream with thriving businesses and a love for the Denver Broncos, he experiences a profound spiritual awakening. Through introspection and a probing divine question about his true loves, ...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! In this heartfelt episode of Just Talking About Jesus, Jan sits down with author and grief advocate Natasha Smith to explore what it means to trust God in seasons of deep sorrow. Natasha shares candidly about experiencing multiple losses, feelings of abandonment, and the inner vows that shaped her grief. Together, they talk about how God meets us in our pain, the importance of giving grief a place to go, and how Natasha’s journey has...

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Eternal Echoes podcast In this episode of Just Talking about Jesus, host Jan Johnson sits down with Katharine Rose to delve into the topic of being single in today's world. Katharine shares her personal journey of singleness at 36 and how it has been a path of surrender to God's plans over her own desires. Despite the common pressures to marry, she explores the idea of finding comfort and purpose within her single status by placing her ...