168: Shining Our Light in the Darkness
Main Points From the Show The world can be a dark place. Too many focus on our differences and respond to the things we disagree on in unkind ways. Jesus calls us to love our neighbor, including those who aren’t easy to love. As conservatives, we often hesitate to get involved in stopping the corruption […]
167: Are You More Like Bold Peter or Doubting Thomas?
Main Points From the Show In this episode, we explore the age-old question of whether we are more like bold Peter or doubting Thomas. Through stories and reflections from the Bible, we examine the moments in our lives when we take risks, step out of our comfort zones, and demonstrate courage like Peter. At the […]
Are You More Like Bold Peter or Doubting Thomas?
The apostle Peter is known as the bold one. He walked on water, was the first apostle to race to the tomb when he learned Jesus wasn’t there, and became the foundation of the church we know today as Christianity. Though we admire his boldness, few of us feel awe can live up to such […]
166: Biblical Rest–What if it looks different than we thought?
We know God rested on the seventh day after creation. But what if the word rest has a different meaning than we thought? What if Jesus offers something deeper than physical rest, inviting His followers to experience satisfaction and peace by understanding and following God’s will? Guest Gregory Hall, the author of Rethinking Rest, explores the […]
165: The Only Thing That Matters
Main Points From the Show Trusting in God and focusing on Jesus in difficult times is challenging, but when you layer the death of a loved one and a parent with Alzheimer’s, you quickly learn it’s the only way to get through it. You realize how important it is to remain patient and open to […]
164: Look for the Good in Everything
Main Points From the Show Trusting God is easy when our plans come together the way we want. But when things don’t go our way, we tend to focus on the negative and doubt God’s plan. Like Peter, we begin to falter when we take our eyes off Jesus and look at the storm around us. […]
163: Unvarnished Faith–Love with a Servant’s Heart
Our faith intersects with life experiences every day. This conversation with author Bill Yoh emphasizes how faith should be embraced and how it can serve as a guide to having great relationships. In it, Bill encourages us to pursue service and connection with those around us and to strive for unity rather than division. Bill […]
162: Finding Hope Through Faith–Overcoming Addiction
This discussion focuses on coping with difficult situations through faith in God and prayer while avoiding the temptation of alcohol. Rose Ann Forte shares some key takeaways on how to stay mindful of risks associated with alcohol while also finding alternative and healthier coping mechanisms such as prayer and faith. She also introduces her […]
161: Are You Living Intentionally?
There are only two paths we can follow in life. We can live a faithful life, or we can live a faithless life. There is no middle ground. But if we aren’t intentional about how we spend our days, it is easy to drift onto the wrong path. This episode discusses what it takes to […]
160: Equipped for More
Living our faith daily can be challenging at times. We know why we should, but sometimes knowing HOW to do it can seem daunting. In this SPECIAL EPISODE, we explore Vona’s new book, Equipped for More. Join author and coach Dana Lyons as she interviews Vona to give you an inside look at the book […]