This week we bring you a very special New Year episode! I’m flying solo this week as we dive into the story of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar and El Roi- The God Who Sees. This is a very special message that God has laid on my heart for those who feel or have ever felt overlooked, forgotten, or invisible. I pray that this episode will start to bring healing for past wounds and hope for the year to come!
Read MoreMerry Christmas! This week I’m so excited to bring you my conversation with news anchor and Emmy Award winning journalist, Heather Crawford! Heather’s passion for Jesus and The Word shine through in every aspect of her life. Tune in for a powerful reminder that God called you by name and loves you with an everlasting, radical love! When we keep our eyes focused on Him, we can see Him do extraordinary things in and through us!
Read MoreThis week I’m so very excited to bring you my conversation with author and pastor, Daniel Fusco! Daniel shares about his new book, You’re Gonna Make It: Unlocking Resilience When Life is a Mess, and we dive into the timely topics of finding hope in grief, fighting fear, coping with stress, and allowing Jesus to give us a fresh Kingdom perspective in the midst of hardship. I loved taking time at the beginning of the Advent season to reflect on the vulnerability of Jesus as He allowed Himself to be broken so that we could be healed and restored. You won’t want to miss this one!
Read MoreThis week I’m excited to welcome Freedom Coaching Life Coach Steve Motyl to the podcast! Freedom Coaching is a one-to-one mentoring system dedicated to helping those with an attraction and compulsion to pornography. Even if pornography is not your struggle, this episode is still for you! We dive into finding freedom from struggles and walk in your true identity in Christ, trusting The Lord when He asks you to “get out of the boat”, and believing you are loved by God– even when you are in the middle of your sin. Steve also gives valuable insight for relationships at each stage along the way! You don’t want to miss this conversation!
Read MoreWelcome to SEASON 5!! This week I am so excited to have Michele Holbrook back on the show! Michele shared her story back in S4E21, so be sure to check that out. In this episode, Michele dives into the tough topic of what to do when you feel like giving up. If you are in a place of exhaustion, heartbreak, or not knowing where to go next, then this episode is for you!
Read MoreThis week we are thrilled to welcome artist and author Anne Neilson to the podcast! Anne shares about her newest book, Entertaining Angels, and reminds us that Jesus desires an intimate relationship with us and He is constantly wooing us and drawing us closer to His heart. Through touching stories from her own life, Anne provides hope and encouragement to anyone struggling to surrender control of their life. She reminds us that God can bring beauty out of ashes.
Read MoreThis week we are thrilled to welcome Gary Thomas back to the show for the third time! It’s not a question of if your marriage will face trials. It’s a question of when. In his new book, Making Your Marriage a Fortress: Strengthening Your Marriage to Withstand Life’s Storms, Gary Thomas prepares couples to keep their marriage together when it feels like the world is determined to rip it apart. In this episode, Gary shares encouragement and practical advice for married and single people alike!
Read MoreThis week we are excited to welcome Leah Darrow to the show! Leah is an author, coach, speaker, founder of Lux Ministries, and creator of a new personal development program, Power Made Perfect. She is living proof that God heals our brokenness and overwhelms us with His love! Join us as we talk about overcoming shame, hearing the voice of God, and boldly giving God our ‘yes’!
Read MoreThis week I’m so excited to welcome Darlaine Sisk to the podcast! If you are feeling like God is distant lately, then this episode is for you! Join us as Darlaine dives deep into the provision and grace of God and the ways that He has uniquely provided in her life. Also, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post for a list of 31 worship songs that bring hope and encouragement when God feels distant. Take the challenge to listen to one song each day for a whole month as you meditate on the goodness of God and rest in his promises!
Read MoreThis week Jes celebrates the completion of her condo renovations (Woo hoo!) and shares some important lessons that God taught her throughout the whole process of recovering from the flood. She takes a look at three women in the Bible who also had to wait on God for the fulfillment of a promise– even when it felt long or confusing. Some things in life cannot be rushed, but we can always find God in the process!
Read MoreThis week we are very excited to welcome Michele Holbrook to the show! Michele shares a powerful and hope-filled testimony of living with a rare form of Neurofibromatosis, and losing a son in 2020 to an overdose. She will become 2023 NF National Ambassador leading their efforts to raise awareness for all those living with NF and is an advocate for raising awareness on addiction and mental health. If you are walking through hardship, Michele’s wisdom and faith is just the encouragement that you may need!
Read MoreThis week I’m so excited to welcome Dani Riley to the show! Dani dives deep into the unchanging character of God, discerning the voice of God in your life, and living a life of faith. If you have ever felt disqualified from being used by God because of shame or sin in your life, then Dani’s message of God’s grace and provision is for you!
Read MoreThis week we are excited to welcome Becca Arguello to the show! Jes and Becca served together in Monterrey, Mexico with Back2Back Ministries. In this episode, Becca shares her story of the many ways that God opened surprising doors and taught her about His joy each step of the way. Becca’s story encourages us all to step out boldly in faith and fearlessly following the promptings of the Holy Spirit. You won’t want to miss this one!
Read MoreThis week I’m so excited to bring you my interview with Katie Dietz! Katie is a dental hygienist, writer, and the creator of the Radiantly Redeemed clothing brand. She is passionate about encouraging women on their walk with Jesus, and in this episode, she does just that! Tune in as Katie shares about how the radical love and grace of Jesus transformed her life and allowed her to find freedom from fear, anxiety and perfectionism.
Read MoreThis week we are excited to welcome Lisa Buben to the show! Lisa reminds us of the love of our Heavenly Father and His power to redeem and restore the broken places in our lives. If you are walking through unforeseen hardship and need a dose of encouragement, then this episode is for you. Tune in for a powerful word about the hope that can only be found in the Lord.
Read MoreThis week we welcome singer, songwriter and harpist, Megan Tibbits to the show! Megan shares about the crazy doors that God has opened along her journey– from touring with Bob Goff, to arranging songs for J Lo! In this conversation, Megan reminds us that God loves to give good things to us. If you are feeling discouraged in a season of ‘not yet’, then this episode is for you!
Read MoreThis week we are excited to welcome Jen Pattionson to the podcast! Jen is the founder of REALL Women in Charlotte, NC. REALL stands for women in Relationships through Encouragement and Accountability with Love and Laughter. In this episode, Jen reminds us that there is not a need too small for God to notice, nor a deed too small for God to use! God cares about all of the small things and He will provide for each need in His perfect timing.
Read MoreThis week I am very excited to bring you my conversation with Josh Benson! Josh is the worship leader at Jes’ church– Forest Hill Church, where his passion for worshiping Jesus shines out of everything he does! In this interview, Josh reminds us of the gracious, loving, gentle character of The Lord.
Read MoreThis week Jes shares an Easter message about the love and character of Jesus. A message of hope that reminds us that even when things are at the darkest hour, nothing surprises The Lord!
Read MoreThis week I am very excited to bring you my conversation with Hope Garcia! As a missionary in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, Hope has an exciting and powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness along each step of her journey. She shares encouragement for anyone waiting on God, questioning the path they’re on, struggling in a new role, or trying to discern God’s voice. There is something in this episode for everyone!
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