Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith [Original Video Series]

When he was just 13, Ryan Sheckler became one of the world’s youngest skateboarding pros. At 17, he was the star of his own MTV reality show, and Ryan was pulled into the party lifestyle that came with his success. When he found himself with an alcohol addiction that threatened to bring down everything he’d worked for, Ryan began a journey of change that profoundly transformed his life, finding purpose in a new chapter of life. ___   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about The Sheckler Foundation: https://www.shecklerfoundation.org/ ___   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling   ___   ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS   ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA   ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4     

Faith, family, and military service gave country artist Craig Morgan a strong foundation that held him up after the tragic death of his 19-year-old son Jerry. Craig captured his pain in a song called “The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost,” which would touch countless lives across the globe. ___   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Craig’s new projects: https://www.craigmorgan.com ➤  Craig’s new show, “Craig’s World” on Circle: https://circleplus.com/show/craigs-world   ___   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling   ___   ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS   ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA   ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4   

As a co-star of HGTV’s “Flip or Flop,” Christina Anstead found the pressure to perform took a toll on her health, as well her marriage, and she ultimately went through a difficult divorce. She shares how moments from her successes and her dark days led her back to wellness and a new journey toward God. ___   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ “The Wellness Remodel” by Christina Anstead: https://amzn.to/2RCPkct  ___   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling   ___   ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS   ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA   ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4   

As a contestant on ABC’s The Bachelorette, Army vet Luke Pell found himself propelled to sudden fame—and the criticism that comes with life in the public eye, which left him dealing with anxiety and depression. Luke relied on the faith that had gotten him through a near-death experience following his military service to keep his heart focused on God during this time. ___ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Luke’s music: lukepell.com  ___ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling ___ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4   

CCM artist Zach Williams shares how God reclaimed his story as a struggling rock star and transformed his life so he could touch more lives than he could have ever imagined—thanks, in part, to a surprise collaboration with the legendary Dolly Parton. _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Zach’s album “Rescue Story”: https://www.zachwilliamsmusic.com _________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling  ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling _________ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS   ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA   ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4       

Rich Wilkerson, Jr. is the pastor at VOUS Church in Miami, Florida. Rich descends from 4 generations of pastors on both sides of his family, including David Wilkerson, the writer of the classic Christian book, The Cross and the Switchblade. Today Rich tells us how he forged his own way in ministry amid his family’s rich legacy, and about his latest book Friend of Sinners: Why Jesus Cares More About Relationship Than About Perfection. He also opens up on the painful struggle he and his wife endured in their young marriage that lasted nearly a decade.

When he was growing up, Marc Mero dreamed to make it big as a pro athlete. As his WWE wrestling career took off, Marc thought he was living his dreams—until he realized his choices had brought him to a dark place he could’ve never imagined. After he recognized he’d been dreaming of the wrong things, Marc transformed his life, and now he’s spreading that life-changing hope to countless kids across the globe. ___ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Marc Mero: thinkpoz.org  ___ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling ___ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4       

Nona Jones, head of faith-based partnerships at Facebook, shares how she overcame years of abuse and trauma to learn she’s more than what happened to her, and why she chose forgiveness as a way out of her shame. Today she connects with churches all over the world to help them share the Good News that saved her own life.   ____________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://jesuscalling.com/books ➤ Find out more about “Success from the Inside Out” by Nona Jones: http://bit.ly/30E8jqi  ____________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling ____________ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4   

By the time Lauren Alaina was 15, she was competing on “American Idol”— and subject to harsh comments on social media about what she wore to how much she weighed. The pressure eroded Lauren’s confidence, which was already crumbling under an eating disorder. Today Lauren shares how she learned to love herself, and how her family, faith, and therapy carried her to a better place, with hopes to help other young women avoid this trauma in their own lives.  _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://jesuscalling.com/books ➤ Jesus Calling Products, just for you! http://bit.ly/JCproduct-guide    ➤ Lauren’s “Getting Good” EP: https://www.laurenalainaofficial.com/ _________   ➤ VISIT: https://www.jesuscalling.com/   ➤ SUBSCRIBE NOW to our FREE magazine! https://www.jesuscalling.com/magazine _________ WATCH more videos from Jesus Calling: ➤ Podcast: https://bit.ly/2uCnNM0  ➤ “Stories of Faith” original series:  https://bit.ly/2WzFY0O    ➤ “What’s Good?” original series:  http://bit.ly/JCWhatsgood    ➤ Jesus Calling Men’s Minutes:  http://bit.ly/JCmensminutes  _________  ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling   ➤ SUBSCRIBE NOW on YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/c/Jesuscallingbook?sub_confirmation=1  ___ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA   ➤ LISTEN on iHeartRadio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4 

Lolo Jones is one of only ten athletes who have competed in both the Summer and Winter Olympic games. She shares how some of the hardest moments of her childhood helped her to compete on the world stage. _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://www.jesuscalling.com/books ➤ Find out more about the Hurdles of Hope Foundation: https://lolojonesusa.com/ _________ ➤ VISIT: https://www.jesuscalling.com/ ➤ SUBSCRIBE NOW to our FREE magazine! https://www.jesuscalling.com/magazine _________ WATCH more videos from Jesus Calling: ➤ Podcast: https://bit.ly/2uCnNM0  ➤ “Stories of Faith” original series:  https://bit.ly/2WzFY0O  ➤ “What’s Good?” original series:  http://bit.ly/JCWhatsgood  ➤ Jesus Calling Men’s Minutes:  http://bit.ly/JCmensminutes  _________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling ➤ SUBSCRIBE NOW on YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/c/Jesuscallingbook?sub_confirmation=1  _________ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHeartRadio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4   

Long ago, NFL Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner and CBS Sports' James Brown decided to live according to God’s playbook. Their journeys show the amazing things that happen when we trust God’s wisdom and timing. #JesusCalling #JesusCallingPodcast #JesusCallingDevotional;   LEARN MORE about the Resources Mentioned in the Episode: ➤ “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: http://bit.ly/JC-gray ➤ Jesus Calling Products, just for you! http://bit.ly/JCproduct-guide    ➤ Treasure House Phoenix: https://www.treasurehouse.org/   _________    ➤ SUBSCRIBE NOW to our FREE magazine! https://www.jesuscalling.com/magazine _________ WATCH more videos from Jesus Calling: ➤ Podcast: https://bit.ly/2uCnNM0  ➤ “Stories of Faith” original series:  https://bit.ly/2WzFY0O    ➤ “What’s Good?” original series:  http://bit.ly/JCWhatsgood    ➤ Jesus Calling Men’s Minutes:  http://bit.ly/JCmensminutes    _________  CONNECT with us on social!➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling   ➤ SUBSCRIBE NOW on YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/c/Jesuscallingbook?sub_confirmation=1  _________ Listen to our PODCAST!➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHeartRadio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4

Southwest Airlines pilot Captain Tammie Jo Shults saved 148 passengers when she safely landed a plane after an engine exploded. In the middle of chaos, Tammie Jo’s conversation with God gave her peace and helped reveal a solution to landing. ___   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about “Nerves of Steel” and “Nerves of Steel for Young Readers” by Tammie Jo Shults: https://captainshults.com/ ___ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling ___ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4

When Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph starred on ABC’s “The Bachelor,” they found out they shared something very important in common—their faith. Hear their unconventional love story and what they’re doing now since their season of “The Bachelor” ended.      ___   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Colton’s Legacy Foundation: https://www.coltonslegacy.org  ___   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling  ___ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4

Renowned leadership coach John Maxwell shares the joy of understanding God and how, as He says in Jeremiah 29:11, God has “plans to give you a hope and a future.” John also shows why each of us has leadership qualities, if we’re positively influencing others.   ___ ➤ “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ “Leadershift” by John Maxwell: https://amzn.to/2DrvIAB  ➤ “The Leader’s Greatest Return” by John Maxwell: https://amzn.to/37vMGLT  ___ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling ___ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4   

ABC News' Linsey Davis shares how her faith has influenced her compassionate reporting style and her desire to spread a message of hope where the news isn’t always good.  _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ “One Big Heart” by Linsey Davis: http://bit.ly/one-big-heart  _________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling  ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling _________ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4       

We're celebrating the National Finals Rodeo 2019 kickoff this week with a few special guests: 24-time PRCA Pro Rodeo champion Trevor Brazile and his son Treston, along with world champion tie-down roper Tyson Durfey and his wife, country music artist Shea Fisher! They each open up about their faith journeys and how God has stayed close to them through all life's ups and downs. #JesusCalling #JesusCallingPodcast #JesusCallingDevotional ___ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about NFR 2019: https://www.nfrexperience.com/ ___ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling ___ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio: https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4

Every year, the women of Brookland Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina hold an annual Women’s Day for the community, where they lift each other up in faith. Jesus Calling was honored to listen to mothers, daughters, and friends discuss the importance of community and talk about their weekly prayer call, where they read Jesus Calling together, pray for each other and pray for the women attending their event. And don’t miss our special bonus interviews to help us celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 30, 2019, with Peggy Knudsen of The Word Shoppe Book & Gift and Mary Margaret Biddle of Morningstar: A Perfect Gift.   ____________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Join the Jesus Calling Weekly Prayer Call (inspired by Brookland Baptist Church!): https://www.jesuscalling.com/prayer-call/   ➤ Find out more about the ministries and resources at Brookland Baptist Church: https://brooklandbaptist.org/    ➤ Find a locally owned bookstore in your area to support Small Business Saturday: http://mtlmagazine.com/stores/   ➤ The Word Shoppe Book & Gift: http://bit.ly/36W2gzX    ➤ Morningstar: A Perfect Gift: http://www.morningstargift.com/  ___   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling   ___   ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS   ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA   ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4     

Music legend Gloria Gaynor’s 1978 blockbuster hit "I Will Survive" means many things to fans across the world. Today we learn the story behind those words, and how Gloria's strong faith has fueled her to keep going through good times and bad. ___ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about “Testimony,” the new album from Gloria Gaynor: https://www.gloriagaynor.com/ ___   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling   ___   ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS   ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4

Star of stage and screen Kristin Chenoweth shares how faith and family have been her solid foundation throughout her life, and why she’s determined to help young performers coming behind her.  ___   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Kristin’s latest projects: https://www.officialkristinchenoweth.com/ ___   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling   ___   ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS   ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4

At age 16, Cyntoia Brown received a life sentence for murder. After 15 years of rebuilding her life, Cyntoia was granted clemency and walked out a free woman in August 2019. But she says, “It wasn’t until I came back to God and I just let Him take over—that's when I was free.”  Cyntoia’s husband Jamie joins her to share the miraculous story of how God brought them together, and how He’s using their relationship to strengthen each other and help others find justice and mercy. ___   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about “Free Cyntoia” by Cyntoia Brown-Long: http://bit.ly/2OTyzZZ  ___   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling   ___   ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS   ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4

This week we feature two women at The Next Door, a nonprofit, faith-based organization that provides resources to help women get a fresh start after incarceration and/or addiction. Lauren and Aja share how they descended into lives of hopelessness because of traumas and emotional issues, and how finding a new relationship with God and their Next Door community helped them turn their lives around. _________   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about The Next Door: https://thenextdoor.org _________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling  ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling _________ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4     

For decades, we’ve enjoyed Rita Wilson’s work as an actor and producer. But Rita’s talents extend far beyond the movie set: she’s just released her fourth studio album called “Halfway to Home.” Rita shares how God has stayed by her side through life’s ups and downs, and why it’s never too late to chase a new dream. And as a BONUS, we’re joined by bluegrass sensation Rhonda Vincent. Rhonda tells us about growing up in her very musical family along with some of the blessings and miracles God’s given her along the way.  _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Rita’s album, “Halfway to Home”: http://www.ritawilson.com/   ➤ Learn about Rhonda’s project “Bluegrass Legends: Live at the Ryman: http://www.rhondavincent.com/   _________   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling   _________   ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS   ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4

Kay Warren is the co-founder of Saddleback Church with her husband, Rick. For more than ten years, Kay has been a tireless advocate for those living with mental illness. She shares how she and her husband Rick met, the beginnings of Saddleback Church, and her fight for her son’s life as he struggled with mental illness. _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: jesuscalling.com/books ➤ Find out more about Kay’s book “Choose Joy”: kaywarren.com/choosejoy _________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling _________ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio: https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4

Even if you see yourself as ordinary, God has blessed you with talents to use in extraordinary ways. Today’s guests—pastor Mark Eaton and The Singing Contractors duo, Josh Arnett and Aaron Gray—use their unique talents from God to reach others. #JesusCalling #JesusCallingPodcast #JesusCallingDevotional __________   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: http://bit.ly/JCgrayleathersoft  ➤ Find out more about Mark Eaton’s ministry: http://eatonleadership.org  ➤ Get The Singing Contractors’ new album “Workin’ on a Building”: https://www.thesingingcontractors.com/ __________  ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling   __________   ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS   ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA   ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4     

Photographer and Purpose Hotel founder Jeremy Cowart says, “Greatness should serve a greater purpose.” He shares his mission to combine empathy and creativity, and reveals how God helped him unexpectedly find his true calling. _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about “I’m Possible” by Jeremy Cowart: https://amzn.to/2TUPbEn ➤ Check out The Purpose Hotel: https://www.thepurposehotel.com/ _________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling _________ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio: https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4

Rodeo star and broadcaster Anthony Lucia was born into a family well-known across the rodeo scene. As Anthony’s star began to rise, he moved out his father’s shadow and into his own identity. As a result, Anthony’s relationship with his father became strained, until father and son came back together in an unexpected but beautiful reconciliation.   #JesusCalling #JesusCallingPodcast #JesusCallingDevotional   ____________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Learn more about “Live with Lucia”: http://bit.ly/30JhJiP  ____________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling ____________ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS   ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4

Television host Elisabeth Hasselbeck shares stories from each of her TV roles and reveals that the harder she looked for her “calling,” the more she found herself running ahead of God. As she’s navigated a season of change, Elisabeth has learned to wait for God’s guidance, which has helped her identify her unique purpose in the world.  _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about “Point of View” by Elisabeth Hasselbeck: https://amzn.to/2HyXxe9  _________   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling   _________   ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS   ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA   ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4   

For decades, Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend have helped people learn how the mind works, and how our spiritual health affects our mental health. They collaborated to write the groundbreaking book Boundaries, which has helped millions of readers learn what scripture has to say about loving others but setting personal limits, and the scientific research that backs up these biblical principles. Dr. Townsend has also explored cutting-edge research on relational nutrients, which he wrote about in his new book “People Fuel.” #JesusCalling #JesusCallingPodcast #JesusCallingDevotional _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ “Boundaries” by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend: https://amzn.to/2JFocXN ➤ “People Fuel” by Dr. John Townsend: https://amzn.to/2JHREME _________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling _________ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio: https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4

For two decades, Jay DeMarcus has been making country music in the award-winning group Rascal Flatts, but his journey to the big stage was an unexpected one. Growing up in Ohio, Jay had no idea how to break into the music business. When he moved to Nashville after sending in a demo tape, he discovered chasing his dream was a lot easier than turning it into reality. #JesusCalling #JesusCallingPodcast #JesusCallingDevotional; ____________   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ “Shotgun Angels” by Jay DeMarcus: https://amzn.to/2W8F6kd ____________   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling   ____________   ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS   ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4

Randy Travis is one of country music’s most beloved performers. He and his wife Mary open up about Randy’s early years in music, his recommitment to faith, and how they clung to God when a devastating stroke threatened Randy’s life. #JesusCalling #JesusCallingPodcast #JesusCallingDevotional ___   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Randy’s new book, “Forever and Ever, Amen”: https://amzn.to/2Q9Shz0   ________________________ Enjoy these videos on Jesus Calling YouTube channel: Audio podcast: https://bit.ly/2uCnNM0 Original Series video podcast: https://bit.ly/2WzFY0O ________________________   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling   ___   ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS   ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4

Chonda Pierce is a standup comedian who’s passionate about her faith. In her new documentary “Unashamed,” in theaters May 7th and 9th, Chonda travels across the country speaking to people who have learned how to stand up for Christ, even when it comes at great cost. Today Chonda shares how she’s learned to let go of hangups that cause her shame and how to tell others about faith with kindness and boldness. ____________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Chonda’s movie “Unashamed”: http://chondamovie.com ____________   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling   ____________   ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS   ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA   ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4  

Worship leader Chris Tomlin and pastor and author Darren Whitehead share insight toward unlocking the mysteries in how we praise God. They weave their thoughts on worship into a new book they’ve written together called Holy Roar: Seven Words That Will Change the Way You Worship.  _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out where Chris Tomlin is performing near you: https://www.christomlin.com/ _________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling _________ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1v ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4

As WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase rose through the ranks and became the world-famous “Million Dollar Man,” he was caught up in a destructive lifestyle that led him to the brink of losing everything that really mattered to him. Through God’s grace and his wife’s faith, Ted choose a new path and transformed his life forever. ___ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out where Ted is speaking near you: http://milliondollarman.com/ ➤ Learn more about Ted’s Heart of David Ministry: http://heartofdavidministry.com/ ___ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling ___ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio:  https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4    

Altar'd State is a faith-based retail clothing company committed to “standing out for good" by working with mission organizations to help people in the US and around the world. Two Altar’d State executives share why standing out for good is important to them and show us one of their partnerships in action—with Compassion That Compels, a ministry that brings comfort and resources to women undergoing cancer treatment. Links, Products and Resources Mentioned:Altar’d State: https://www.altardstate.comCompassion That Compels:  https://compassionthatcompels.org Connect with Jesus Calling InstagramFacebookTwitterPinterest Jesus Calling Website

Every night on her radio show, Delilah hears stories of the heart from her listeners, which she in turn shares with millions of other listeners around the world. Today we learn about the woman behind the microphone as Delilah tells us about her growing-up years and how she broke into broadcasting. Despite her broad reach, Delilah has discovered that the easiest way to change the world is by touching the lives of your own neighbors and friends, which she talks about in her new book, “One Heart at a Time.”  

Tim Tebow’s new film Run the Race reminds us to run after what’s most important: Jesus. Jesus Calling connected with the cast and crew of Run the Race to talk about the making of the film, and the faith of its creators and stars. Run the Race is in theaters now!

Michael McDowell has been racing since he was three years old, and always dreamed of becoming a NASCAR driver. He achieved this dream, but not without challenges along the way. He tells us about the ups and downs throughout his career, and how, through it all, he’s learned to surrender control and rely on God for true success.  

Jeff Hostetler led the New York Giants to their win in Super Bowl XXV some 1 ½ months after starting quarterback Phil Simms went out for the season with a broken foot. He tells us about his rocky start in the league, the family crises he endured during that time, and how he was able to realize the purpose for years of hard waiting as he learned to trust God’s timing in his life. _________ ➤ Jeff Hostetler’s Nonprofit, The Hoss Foundation: https://hossfoundation.org/

Tim Brown is a Heisman Trophy winner and a Hall of Fame Wide receiver whose NFL career spanned a record breaking 17 years. Tim’s motivation to succeed in life and in football was greatly driven by a desire to reconcile with his father, after a misunderstanding between them that happened when Tim was only 12 years old, that drove them apart for years. Tim recalls his early days with his family and that life-changing moment with his father that would define his path for over a decade. Survey link: http://bit.ly/2nJZtqj ___ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling ___ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA

Award-winning Contemporary Christian music artist David Crowder follows wherever God leads him to create, even when it takes him to unexpected places. David shares how his parents and growing up in church shaped his path, why he’s proud of the way the David Crowder*Band ended their time together and how, through his latest solo album “I Know a Ghost,” he came to recognize the power of God’s spirit living inside each of us ___ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling ___ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA

Texas country music sensation Aaron Watson is a man of deep conviction and passionately dedicated to his family, his fans, and his faith. In this episode of “Stories of Faith,” Aaron shares how he uses music to spread hope and joy, whether through albums dedicated to hurricane relief or filling our hearts with Christmas cheer. He also tells us why he’s so transparent with his fans about the joys and heartaches he’s faced, and how he’s able to find God’s peace through it all.   _________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling _________ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA

On this episode of "Stories of Faith," country-gospel singer Susie McEntire Eaton shares about growing up in rural Oklahoma, the youngest of four kids in a family who worked their ranch and competed in rodeos. She recalls the stories of her early music days, touring with her sister Reba, and meeting her first husband on the rodeo circuit. When she became pregnant with their first child, Susie’s marriage took a turn she never expected. She candidly shares how she struggled with years of abuse and shame, and how she overcame it. Survey link: http://bit.ly/2nJZtqj ___ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling ___ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA  

On this episode of "Stories of Faith," we talk with the president of Christian Book Distributors, Ray Hendrickson, and his staff as they commemorate 40 years of ministering to the world with Christian products. Ray and the CBD staff share how they take great joy in sharing products that help their customers through tough times and grow their faith—products like our very own Jesus Calling. ____________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling ___ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA

[Video Stories] On this episode of "Stories of Faith," long time Jesus Calling reader Kathie Lee Gifford shares about what keeps her grounded after 50 years in entertainment and talks about a special new project she’s working on: a children's book, "The Gift That I Can Give." Also, Gospel singer TaRanda shares the heartbreaking story of the loss of her husband, how grief almost destroyed her, and how she ultimately found healing in Christ—the inspiration behind her latest music project, "The Healing.”

Country music stars Hunter Hayes and Deana Carter join us to share their journeys of rising to the top in the music industry, and why being followers of Christ is their highest calling.

Love Does for Kids authors, Bob Goff and Lindsey Goff Viducich, share about their work with children around the world and the importance of friendship.  

The New York Times bestselling author of "Girl, Wash Your Face," Rachel Hollis, shares how she found the courage to silence her own inner critic and then used those experiences to encourage other women to pursue their own passions without fear. #JesusCalling #StoriesofFaith #GirlWashYourFace #RachelHollis#nofear #adoption Survey link: http://bit.ly/2nJZtqj Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-calling-podcast-touching-stories-of-faith/id1081967443?mt=2

Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Today we visit with Mark and Danielle Herzlich. Mark is a Super Bowl-winning NFL linebacker with the New York Giants. Danielle is a new mom and a captain in the U.S. Army. By the time Mark and Danielle met in college, each had faced difficult battles in their young lives. Mark was a football star, destined for the NFL, when he found out he had a life-threatening cancer. And as Danielle began college, she was putting a life of domestic abuse behind her and recovering from the terror that her abusive father brought into her home. As they were seeking God to sort out their lives, God brought them together and showed them how they could use the pain of their experiences to help others find courage through similar challenges. o

Rashad Jennings is a former NFL football player who was the winner of Dancing With the Stars in 2017. Against all odds, Rashad overcame several obstacles that might have halted his dream of becoming an NFL player.

Craig Johnson, is a minister from Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. Craig and his wife were raising their family, including their youngest son Connor. A bright and inquisitive child at two years old, something changed, and Connor stopped speaking. He was no longer the cheerful, engaged little boy they knew. After numerous doctor’s visits, the Johnsons finally got the diagnosis: Autism. Craig talks about the painful reality of moving forward, and how God ultimately worked a miracle in all of their lives, which led to the formation of Champions Club, an organization that helps autistic children all over the country

Multi-platinum MCA Nashville recording artist, Josh Turner, is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. With a rich, deep voice and distinctive style, Turner has sold more than 12.5 million units. Josh shares about how he has leaned on his family and his faith amidst the ups and downs of fame, and talks about how that inspired his 6th studio album, "Deep South."