Podcasts about Compassion International

Parenting in today's world has never felt more overwhelming. Between rising anxiety, social media, and the pressure to get it all right, many Christian parents are wondering: How do I raise resilient, emotionally healthy kids?In this episode, featuring counselors Sissy Goff and David Thomas, you'll learn:Common parenting mistakes that unintentionally undermine a child's confidence, capability, and emotional growth.How to discern the difference between healthy struggle and situations that require intervention and support.Practical scripts to use when your child experiences failure and disappointment.Tools for overcoming parental shame and trusting God with your child's story.Links and Resources We Mention in This Episode:Stay connected with Sissy Goff and David Thomas by visiting their website, getting a copy of their new book Capable, and following them on social media.Fight for your family by downloading 15 Prayers for Your Husband and 15 Prayers for Your Son or Daughter.We're grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Youth Mental Health Coach program — a biblically grounded, clinically excellent training to help you support youth facing today's most common mental health challenges. Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.Subscribe here to receive new Therapy & Theology episodes straight to your inbox.Want a chance to be featured on Listener Mail? Leave Lysa, Jim, or Joel a message or a question right here.Download a transcript of this episode. 

In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Carly and Scott sit down with Ben Webb, Chief Marketing Officer at International Justice Mission. He's spent more than 15 years across nonprofit leadership, ministry, and creative consultancy, including a global marketing role at Compassion International where he led teams across digital, innovation, and experience design in more than 30 countries. You'll hear about:* Why most nonprofit marketing fails to inspire and what we can learn from Red Bull's space jump campaign* The shift from direct response fundraising toward product-centered donor experiences* How to create relevance and value for donors using the "good friend" framework* Building marketing teams that blend nonprofit expertise with for-profit innovation* Why your real competition isn't other nonprofits but companies like Amazon and Tesla* The five-phase global marketing framework: insight-driven, concept-led, powered by stories, scaled by technology, measured and refined* How to maintain urgency and heart when the work feels overwhelmingLinks from the episode:* Connect with Ben Webb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmwebb/* Learn more about International Justice Mission: https://www.ijm.org/Looking for technology that helps you build deeper donor relationships with less work from your team? Learn more at virtuous.org.

Today we're kicking off Season 18 by diving into the age-old question: does God really determine who you marry, and how do you navigate the pressure, theology, and decision-making in Christian dating? Need 1:1 support for your specific dating situation? Book a coaching call today! https://www.heartofdating.com/coaching  Find out your Dating Personality Type for free by taking our QUIZ here! https://www.heartofdating.com/quiz Join Basics of Dating! The 6-Week Program for the Christian single feeling stuck, anxious, or healing from heartbreak. https://www.heartofdating.com/basics-of-dating   Love Heart of Dating Podcast? Want to support us AND be a part of the fam? Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/heartofdating Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGw Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest  Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library  Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3E59cLQ Want to meet some epic Christian Singles? Join our huge HOD Family on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdatingpodcast  Come hang with us on the gram: http://instagram.com/heartofdating http://instagram.com/kaitness https://www.instagram.com/jjtomlin/?hl=en Interested in advertising on this show? Learn more here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16V_c91F1iIYNZOVvrEinrB9h2dsZq-kZFqYYEDQ4A60/viewform?edit_requested=true  . . . . .  Check out this week's sponsor: Better Help: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HOD and get on your way to being your best self.  . . . . .  A quick thank you to one of our friends! Compassion International: Do you have a burning desire to be a parent but feel stuck in singleness? Do you want to make lasting, powerful impact in your life as a single? We are a proud partner of Compassion International. Our community of singles has sponsored hundreds of kids all around the world, and we'd love to invite you to join us on this compelling mission. http://compassion.com/heartofdating . . . . .  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered if your small act of obedience is really making a difference?In today's episode, Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson sit down with author and pastor Jennie Lusko to talk about the moment her “yes” became deeply personal. When Jennie and her family traveled to Bolivia to meet three children they sponsor through Compassion International, what they experienced was far more than meaningful — it changed the way they see faith, generosity, and the people God has placed right in front of them.Through honest storytelling and spiritual insight, Jennie shares how stepping outside her everyday rhythm opened her eyes to what God had been doing all along.If you've ever questioned whether your obedience matters — this conversation will remind you that it does.You'll learn:Why it's easy to lose sight of the impact of your everyday obedience.How meeting her sponsored children reshaped Jennie's understanding of generosity.What children living in poverty taught her family about contentment and joy.How God uses simple acts of faith to create lasting, eternal impact.Why stepping outside your comfort zone can open your eyes to what God is doing.Resources From This Episode:Sponsor a child through Compassion International.When you sponsor a child, you help provide access to education, medical care, nutritious food, clean water, and the hope of Jesus — all delivered through a local church in their community.Get Jennie Lusko's devotional Fresh Mercies Every Day.This 40-day devotional offers encouragement to help you build breathing room for your soul and experience God's fresh mercies in your everyday life.Download a copy of the transcript for this episode.Want More on This Topic? Listen to “Am I Really Called to THIS?” with Nicki Koziarz.

This season we're diving into the unspoken questions of Christian dating—think making the first move, hearing God's voice, and navigating attraction—by tackling the conversations everyone's afraid to have! Join the School of Dating Waitlist NOW! https://www.heartofdating.com/the-school-of-dating Need 1:1 support for your specific dating situation? Book a coaching call today! https://www.heartofdating.com/coaching  Find out your Dating Personality Type for free by taking our QUIZ here! https://www.heartofdating.com/quiz Join Basics of Dating! The 6-Week Program for the Christian single feeling stuck, anxious, or healing from heartbreak. https://www.heartofdating.com/basics-of-dating   Love Heart of Dating Podcast? Want to support us AND be a part of the fam? Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/heartofdating Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGw Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest  Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library  Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3E59cLQ Want to meet some epic Christian Singles? Join our huge HOD Family on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdatingpodcast  Come hang with us on the gram: http://instagram.com/heartofdating http://instagram.com/kaitness https://www.instagram.com/jjtomlin/?hl=en Interested in advertising on this show? Learn more here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16V_c91F1iIYNZOVvrEinrB9h2dsZq-kZFqYYEDQ4A60/viewform?edit_requested=true  . . . . .  A quick thank you to one of our friends! Compassion International: Do you have a burning desire to be a parent but feel stuck in singleness? Do you want to make lasting, powerful impact in your life as a single? We are a proud partner of Compassion International. Our community of singles has sponsored hundreds of kids all around the world, and we'd love to invite you to join us on this compelling mission. http://compassion.com/heartofdating . . . . .  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send a text or comment!SHAFOIN STUDIOS and BEARANOOGA PRODUCTIONSp   r   e   s   e   n   t   s  :MY NEW NORM Podcast – S6 E10Guest: Kent Kelley- Gobal Strategist, founder of Compassion International Episode: WORLDVIEW: Who's Shaping Yours?Host: Barry Scott YoungWhat shapes the way you see the world?Whether we realize it or not, every one of us has a worldview. It influences how we think, make decisions, view relationships, handle challenges, and understand truth. The real question is not if you have a worldview—but who is shaping it?In this episode of MY NEW NORM Podcast, Barry Scott Young sits down with longtime friend Kent Kelley, a global strategist and big-picture thinker with Compassion International, to discuss one of the most important issues facing believers today: developing and maintaining a Biblical worldview.Together they explore:* What a worldview really is* How culture, media, education, and relationships shape our thinking* Why so many people are influenced by ideas they have never examined* The difference between a cultural worldview and a Biblical worldview* Why discipleship is essential in shaping how we think and live* How believers can intentionally align their lives with God's truth* Practical ways to evaluate who and what is influencing your perspectiveKent shares valuable insights from his global experiences and challenges listeners to think beyond the immediate issues of life and consider the larger spiritual picture. This conversation is both encouraging and challenging as it calls us to move beyond simply attending church and toward becoming fully discipled followers of Jesus.If you have ever wondered why people see the same world so differently—or if you want to strengthen your own Biblical foundation—this episode is for you.Remember: If you don't intentionally build a Biblical worldview, someone else will gladly build one for you.About Kent Kelley:Kent Kelley has devoted over forty-five years to discipleship training across three continents. As the visionary founder of Crossroads International, he has woven discipleship into the organizational and mission goals of Crossroads and its bases in South Africa, India, and Pakistan. Prior to this, he spent 15 years as a Youth Pastor and Discipleship Pastor in Southern and Northern California.Resources:Search Amazon under Kent KelleyBook Vol 1: The Disciple's Manual: The Framing of a Biblical WorldviewBook Vol 2: Worldviews: Their Impact in Shaping Our Lives A Diagnostic Toolkit Connect with MY NEW NORM PodcastThank you for your support and interest!Subscribe, follow, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement and perspective.Support the showmynewnorm.buzzsprout.com/ / YouTube.com/@mynewnorm

"I know this church." Those were the words of a local delivery driver who walked into Linden Road. Years ago, she was in a difficult place, and this church placed a simple set of kitchenware in her hands. Today? She passed those same pots down to her daughter. Chaos says you're too small to make a difference. The Principle of Placement says that when a 'good thing' is put in the 'God spot,' it creates a legacy that lasts for generations. J oin Pastor Tom this Sunday for Part 3 of Crushing Chaos. We're talking about Day 4 of Creation, the "Small but Mighty" heart of Linden Road, and why we are moving our furniture to better serve our city. #CrushingChaos #LindenRoadChurch #SmallButMighty #RichlandGives #ThePrincipleOfPlacement #MannyArango RESOURCES MENTIONED:

It's Memorial Day weekend, and while many of us are using the three-day break as an absolute escape hatch from our hectic schedules, a vacation won't fix a lack of structure. Today is also Pentecost Sunday, and in Part 2 of our Crushing Chaos series, Pastor Tom drops a truth bomb that will completely reframe your week: "The answer to chaos isn't peace... it's order. And Godly order requires PARTITION." In this message, "The Power of Partition," we look at how the Holy Spirit fell like fire not just to give the disciples goosebumps, but to draw a line in the sand—separating them from the chaos of the world for a global destiny. In this episode:

Join the School of Dating Waitlist NOW! https://www.heartofdating.com/the-school-of-dating Need 1:1 support for your specific dating situation? Book a coaching call today! https://www.heartofdating.com/coaching  Find out your Dating Personality Type for free by taking our QUIZ here! https://www.heartofdating.com/quiz Join Basics of Dating! The 6-Week Program for the Christian single feeling stuck, anxious, or healing from heartbreak. https://www.heartofdating.com/basics-of-dating   Love Heart of Dating Podcast? Want to support us AND be a part of the fam? Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/heartofdating Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGw Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest  Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library  Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3E59cLQ Want to meet some epic Christian Singles? Join our huge HOD Family on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdatingpodcast  Come hang with us on the gram: http://instagram.com/heartofdating http://instagram.com/kaitness https://www.instagram.com/jjtomlin/?hl=en Interested in advertising on this show? Learn more here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16V_c91F1iIYNZOVvrEinrB9h2dsZq-kZFqYYEDQ4A60/viewform?edit_requested=true  . . . . .  A quick thank you to one of our friends! Compassion International: Do you have a burning desire to be a parent but feel stuck in singleness? Do you want to make lasting, powerful impact in your life as a single? We are a proud partner of Compassion International. Our community of singles has sponsored hundreds of kids all around the world, and we'd love to invite you to join us on this compelling mission. http://compassion.com/heartofdating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're launching our brand-new series, "Crushing Chaos," inspired by the insights of Pastor Manny Arango. If your life, your calendar, or your mind has felt like a whirlwind lately, you are not alone. But what if the answer to your chaos isn't a change of scenery? What if the answer isn't peace... but order? Let's talk about "The Infrastructure of Impact," a look at the radical truth hidden in Genesis 1 and Isaiah 27. God isn't intimidated by your mess; He sees it as raw material for a miracle. Learn how to draw the sword of divine order, dust off your daily habits, and build a character strong enough to carry the weight of your purpose. ✨ COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL SPONSORSHIP: Last week was Compassion Sunday! If you missed it or want to step up to be an infrastructure of hope for a child waiting for a sponsor, we want to hear from you. Email Pastor Tom directly at

Christina Hello, everyone, I'm Christina Darnell, the managing editor of MinistryWatch. Welcome to the MinistryWatch podcast. In today's extra episode, I talk with Warren Smith about some news items that are slightly (even significantly) outside of our normal charity and philanthropy “beat.” So, Warren, what's up first? Warren Christian colleges are facing a federal challenge. Emily Belz is reporting for Christianity Today that a new Department of Education regulation “could crater” the programs of Christian colleges. Belz writes, “The regulation would label a bachelor's or master's program a “failure” if its graduates do not earn more than their peers without the degree. Students in these ‘failing' programs would be ineligible for federal financial aid.” Christina Why should Christian colleges be held to a lower standard than other colleges? Warren They shouldn't, but the Christian colleges are saying that this is not an apples-to-apples comparison. The graduates of engineering or accounting programs at Christian colleges should be compared to engineering and mathematics graduates of secular schools. But religious and theological studies students are not going into these fields for the money, and they don't have true analogs in secular schools. The new regulation essentially punishes students for their commitment to a ministry career. The Coalition of Christian Colleges and Universities and the Association for Biblical Higher Education are fighting the new rules. Christina On May 4, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said the abortion inducing drug mifepristone – used in nearly two-thirds of U.S. abortions – can continue to be prescribed via telehealth, dispensed at retail pharmacies, and delivered to patients in the mail. Warren This is a huge setback for the pro-life cause. The Dispatch has provided a helpful “explainer” of what is going on now, especially at the states. Bottom line: thirteen states ban abortion entirely, but with telemedicine, abortions continue in those states. To see the status in all fifty states, click here. Christina Speaking of abortion, Ryan Burge injects some data into the conversation. Warren He has some graphs showing that support for abortion has gone up over the past 50 years, even among evangelicals. In some cases, support has gone up significantly. But that rise masks an important fact. From about 1997 until about 2007, support for abortion went down. Burge does not track the number of actual abortions, but they went down too. Christina So, what happened in 2007? Warren The iPhone. Facebook. Twitter. Correlation does not mean causality. But lots of social theorists from Jean Twenge to Jonathan Haidt have suggested that around 2007 is when we stopped talking to each other, and we retreated into our digital foxholes and started lobbing mortars at those in other foxholes. We used to persuade in the public square. Now, we pummel. The public square has become the scene of a cage fight. Whatever you think of my theory, I do suggest you check out Ryan Burge's data, which you can find here. Christina Colorado Springs has long been the mecca for Christian ministries, but in recent years there are signs that the city is losing its appeal. Warren The latest sign is the announcement that the pro-life organization Save The Storks is moving from The Springs to Dallas. The organization said in a statement that the move was “strategic,” to “centralize operations and expand support for women nationwide.” Christina They're not the first to leave. Warren CauseIQ estimates that about 20 ministries have moved or shut down in Colorado Springs in the past five years. In 2020, the Christian and Missionary Alliance national headquarters left Colorado Springs and moved to Columbus, Ohio, to be nearer the majority of its churches. Colorado Springs is still home to Focus on the Family, Compassion International, The Navigators, Young Life, and other major ministries, but as the city does not have a major airport, and – with traffic – downtown Colorado Springs can be two hours from the Denver airport. Christina We normally don't report about ourselves, but we have a few updates this week. Warren I was recently on Christianity Today's podcast The Bulletin. It was my second appearance in as many months. If you do not subscribe to The Bulletin, you can listen here. I also wanted to let you know that MinistryWatch has won recognition for our work from the Evangelical Press Association. Tony Mator, Kim Roberts, and I won awards at the annual meeting in Nashville. I also wanted to mention that we may need to re-name the MinistryWatch 1000 database. As of this week, we now have 1500 ministries in the database, representing more than $55 billion in annual revenue. Thanks to Kim Roberts, Rod Pitzer, Rob Martin, Stephen duBarry for their contributions to growing our database. Christina In fact, you and I are both in Nashville this week for the EPA conference. You'll be on the road next week, too. Warren Readers in Dallas, Colorado Springs, and Denver. I will also be in Dallas next week, and I will be holding a lunch for readers. I will be Knoxville later in May. I will be speaking at Summit Ministries in Manitou Springs in June, so I will be doing reader lunches in Denver and Colorado Springs during that trip. Let me know if you would like to join us. My email is wsmith@ministrywatch.com. Christina That brings to a close this EXTRA episode of the podcast. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. I'm Christina Darnell, along with Warren Smith. Until next time, may God bless you.

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with Compassion International alumni Jey Mbiro for a powerful conversation about poverty, hope, and the life-changing impact of compassion through the local church. Jey shares his incredible story of growing up in Kenya, surviving through stealing and begging, and being imprisoned at just nine years old before crying out to God. Through Compassion International, sponsorship, and the love of Jesus, Jey's life was completely transformed. Today, he's using his story and ministry to bring hope to the next generation and remind others that no life is too far gone for God's redemption. Together, Madi and Jey discuss the role of the Church in fighting poverty, why sponsorship matters deeply, and how one act of compassion can change a child's life forever.   You're going to want to hear this one! As always… stay you and stay true!   Topics we dive into: -How Compassion International changed Jey's life -The role of the Church in fighting poverty -How God saved Jey in a jail cell -God's redemption and purpose through pain AND SO MUCH MORE!   Helpful Resources: SPONSOR A CHILD through Compassion International: https://compassion.com/staytrue Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5 Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code STAYTRUE at https://branchbasics.com/STAYTRUE #branchbasicspod GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more.   Connect with Stay True!

Happy Mother's Day! Today, we celebrate the women who have nurtured, led, and loved us. But today is also a special "one-off" bridge message as we transition from our "Unstoppable Acts" series. In 2013, Pastor Tom traveled to Kenya—from the dense urban slums of Kiberra to the lush mountains above Lake Victoria. In this message, he shares a "hidden chapter" of his journey and how it fundamentally shifted his understanding of God's heart for justice, generosity, and compassion. In this message, we explore: The Power of "Womb-Love": Understanding the Hebrew word rakhum (Compassion) and how God uses a mother's heart to describe His own. The Speaking Stick: A lesson from the Maasai warriors on dignity and giving a voice to the silenced. Does it work? Looking at the 2013 study on how child sponsorship creates a lifelong "Solid Rock" of hope. RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Praying for our family shouldn't be our last resort — it should be our first priority.In this episode, you'll learn:Scripture-based prayers you can borrow when you feel inadequate or short of words.How to persist and make peace with prayers that have gone unanswered.The powerful, generational impact prayer can have on your family.Links and Resources We Mention in This Episode:Give today, and get a copy of Come Close to Jesus by Lysa TerKeurst as our thank-you. Get started here!Fight for your family by downloading 15 Prayers for Your Husband and 15 Prayers for Your Son or Daughter.We're grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Youth Mental Health Coach program — a biblically grounded, clinically excellent training to help you support youth facing today's most common mental health challenges. Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.Subscribe here to receive new Therapy & Theology episodes straight to your inbox.Want a chance to be featured on Listener Mail? Leave Lysa, Jim, or Joel a message or a question right here.Click here to download a copy of this transcript.  We're nearing the end of this mid-year season, still working toward our $760,000 goal, with $213,000 already given. And right now, your gift can go twice as far thanks to the generous friends who have paved the way. If this is stirring something in you, don't wait! Give now and help put Truth in front of her right when she needs it most.

This Compassion Sunday message teaches that Jesus is moved with deep, gut-level compassion for both crowds and individuals, and that God calls believers to share in His heart for the hurting and oppressed. A former Compassion International child, Dr. Jose Piña, shares how sponsorship, the local church, and Christ's love lifted him from severe poverty to become a doctor and leader, urging the church to sponsor children to help break cycles of poverty.

Andrew is joined by Pastor Scott and Pastor Rodney to recap our recent Compassion Sunday, where we partnered with Compassion International and heard powerful testimonies from two former sponsored children from the Dominican Republic, illustrating how child sponsorship can transform lives across generations. They also discuss biblical compassion and generosity, teaching that true compassion moves beyond feelings into concrete action through tithing, giving, serving, prayer, Scripture, and intentional choices that reflect the heart of Christ toward others.

This week on the Biltmore Church Podcast, we're joined by Matt Herrington, Kevin Myers from Compassion International, and Mareen Kaderi—who was once a Compassion-sponsored child and is now a ministry leader and advocate.In this episode, Mareen shares her powerful story of growing up in poverty and how sponsorship through Compassion changed the trajectory of her life, not just physically, but spiritually.We also talk about how Compassion works, why the local church is at the center of everything they do, and how Biltmore Church partners in God's global mission.If you've ever wondered what child sponsorship actually does, or how you can be part of something bigger than yourself, this conversation will help you see the impact in a deeply personal way.Check out Maureen's ministry - https://www.rehemafoundationglobal.org/ 

Branding, Business, and Breaking Hearts: How One Creative Agency Is Ending Sex Trafficking Join host Justin Forman as he sits down with Brandon West, Chief Purpose Officer and founder of PHOS Creative, in an honest conversation about what it really means to build a faith-driven business from the inside out. Brandon shares how a 12-year journey from a home office — teaching Greek, Latin, and algebra on the side — became a 24-person creative agency on a mission to cultivate flourishing in people and organizations everywhere they touch. But this episode goes far beyond marketing strategy. Brandon opens up about the year his mom died, his team faltered, and his leadership was tested — and how that same season became the catalyst for a vision so big his leadership team laughed when he first said it out loud: launching North Central Florida's first-ever sex trafficking safe house. Today, PHOS has launched 37 care centers around the world — five years ahead of schedule. This is a conversation about awareness and trust, excellence and authenticity, uppercase Purpose and lowercase purpose — and what happens when an entrepreneur finally asks: what if God positioned this business for something greater? Key Topics: Why excellence alone isn't enough — the case for authentic, Christ-driven branding in the marketplace The "Flourishing Framework": PHOS Creative's six-dimensional model for caring for team, clients, and community From one Compassion International child to 37 care centers: the stewardship mindset that changes everything How a cleaning crew employee became the first sex trafficking survivor reached in Gainesville, Florida Why the problems of the world can't just be someone else's fight — and how to take your first step The difference between ‘uppercase P' Purpose and ‘lowercase p' purpose — and why it matters to your team "It is not your business to succeed": How C.S. Lewis's words reframed how Brandon measures everything Notable Quotes: "God has positioned this business for something greater. As we live that out and be that authentically to the world — authentically behind the scenes and then authentic in public — I do think that is where the sweet aroma of Christ begins to be so beautiful." — Brandon West "Do for the one what you wish you could do for the many." — Brandon West (quoting a mentor) "If you have something that's enough to chase, maybe you have enough to share." — Brandon West

What if the way you measure your faith isn't the way God measures it at all? That's the question Jesus drops right in our lap in Mark chapter 12 — and He uses one of the most quietly powerful moments in all of the Gospels to make the point. We've been watching Jesus disrupt systems, confront religious leaders, and flip assumptions upside down. And He does it again here, but this time it's subtle. He simply sits down near the temple collection box and watches. Rich people filing past, dropping in large, visible, attention-drawing gifts. And then — one poor widow. Two small coins. And Jesus turns to His disciples and says she gave more than all of them. Here's what I want us to really sit with today: giving can be just as performative as anything else. Those offerings were dropped into trumpet-shaped boxes in a very public space — and if you were giving a lot, everyone knew it. Sound familiar? Because not much has changed. Jesus even says about people who give for public recognition, you've been paid in full — meaning the applause here on earth? That's your reward. Full stop. But this widow? She had every reason to hold on to those two coins. She had no husband, no legal protections, no guaranteed income. Those coins may have been her next meal. And she gave them anyway. That's what Jesus noticed. Not the amount — the dependence. Not the performance — the trust. We also talk about something that I find really freeing once it actually sinks in: everything we have already belongs to God. He gave it to us. So when He asks us to give, He's not asking us to sacrifice what's ours — He's inviting us to participate in what He's already doing. And friend, He can do it with or without us. But he's asking, do you want to be part of it? So here's the honest question I'm leaving us all with today: if someone separated your calendar and your bank account from what you say you value — what would they actually find? Because that's where the real audit happens. Want More?

Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 8:1-15. He said that Jesus moves through unexpected people to unexpected places. Then we heard a presentation from Compassion International. Lector: Noelle Quillo  

Healthy relationships require healthy boundaries — even with family members. While dysfunction or even abuse needs to be addressed, are there instances where we have taken boundaries "too far"?In this episode, you'll learn:When relational boundaries become unhealthy, leading to cutoffs, emotional distance, or family estrangement.How to set boundaries with family members in a way that increases safety, improves communication, and reduces isolation.How to protect your emotional health without attempting to control another person.Links and Resources We Mention in This Episode:Fight for your family by downloading 15 Prayers for Your Husband and 15 Prayers for Your Son or Daughter.We're grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Youth Mental Health Coach program — a biblically grounded, clinically excellent training to help you support youth facing today's most common mental health challenges. Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.Subscribe here to receive new Therapy & Theology episodes straight to your inbox.Want a chance to be featured on Listener Mail? Leave Lysa, Jim, or Joel a message or a question right here.Click here to download a transcript of this episode.  We're nearing the end of this mid-year season, still working toward our $760,000 goal, with $213,000 already given. And right now, your gift can go twice as far thanks to the generous friends who have paved the way. If this is stirring something in you, don't wait! Give now and help put Truth in front of her right when she needs it most.

Jesus is not just "a way" to God... He is THE way! I love how my friend, Melissa Dougherty, weaves this important truth into her newest children's book because building this theological foundation is important for the children of the next generation to know. As an expecting mama, I am excited to talk about this topic and encourage adults out there on how to share the Gospel and build theological pillars in the lives of their children and the next generation in this episode. GET YOUR COPY OF THE FABRIC OF HOPE HERE: https://www.fabricofhopebook.com/ CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly CHECK OUT MELISSA'S BOOK: https://a.co/d/035BqGAF For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

It's not always the “big betrayals” that damage trust in a marriage. More often, it's the seemingly “little things” that are easy to overlook.In this episode, you'll learn:The two essentials that must be present for trust to thrive.How to stop having the same argument with your spouse.A simple assessment to help you establish your unique “trust language” as a couple.Links and Resources We Mention in This Episode:Download the "Healthy Conversations Contract" here.Fight for your family by downloading 15 Prayers for Your Husband and 15 Prayers for Your Son or Daughter.We're grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Youth Mental Health Coach program — a biblically grounded, clinically excellent training to help you support youth facing today's most common mental health challenges. Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.Subscribe here to receive new Therapy & Theology episodes straight to your inbox.Want a chance to be featured on Listener Mail? Leave Lysa, Jim, or Joel a message or a question right here.Click here to download a transcript of this episode.  We're nearing the end of this mid-year season, still working toward our $760,000 goal, with $213,000 already given. And right now, your gift can go twice as far thanks to the generous friends who have paved the way. If this is stirring something in you, don't wait! Give now and help put Truth in front of her right when she needs it most.

God is not only in the business of redemption, but also restoration! Those relationships that you never imagined could be repaired, and those expectations you thought would always fall flat, can have new life and hope woven into them. God is the healer of all of our brokenness, and my guest, Stephen McWhirter, is living proof of this. Let's dive in! GET YOUR COPY OF THE FABRIC OF HOPE HERE: https://www.fabricofhopebook.com/ CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly CHECK OUT STEPHEN'S BOOK: https://a.co/d/0f3s1oe3 For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What if one small act of obedience could change the entire trajectory of someone's life?In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson sit down with Dr. Nujerling Vargas — a neurosurgeon from the Dominican Republic whose story is nothing short of remarkable.From walking barefoot to school and sharing a single notebook between siblings … to performing brain surgery and leading in her field, Nujerling's journey is a testimony of what happens when someone is given the chance to dream.Through the support of Compassion International, her physical needs were met, her faith was formed, and her future was forever changed.If you've ever wondered whether your impact really matters, this conversation will remind you that it does — more than you know.You'll learn:What it looks like to grow up in extreme poverty — and how it shapes your understanding of God.The life-changing impact of being sponsored through Compassion International.Why encouragement and simple words like “I love you” can transform a child's future.How God uses ordinary obedience to accomplish extraordinary things.The powerful truth that you don't have to be in ministry for God to use your life.Resources From This Episode:If you feel the nudge, don't wait. Step in today, and sponsor a child at compassion.com/proverbs31. Click here to download a transcript of this episode. 

Listen as Pastor Nate Brown talks with Kurt Freeman from Compassion International about how one of the world's largest Christian child sponsorship ministries operates across 29 countries — and why they've never compromised their gospel focus. Hear the remarkable story of the consulting firm that told them to "water down Jesus," the 2.2 million kids currently being sponsored, and the urgent need in places like Burkina Faso where Christian persecution is intensifying.Perfect for your morning commute or workout, this conversation walks through what child sponsorship actually looks like, where every dollar goes, and how you can get involved.You'll Learn:✅ How Compassion operates through 9,000 local churches in 29 countries✅ Why the local church is central to their ministry model✅ What $43/month actually provides for a child✅ How to discern gospel-centered ministries from secular onesVisit compassion.com to learn more or sponsor a child today.Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode of Under God with Pastor Stephen Martin.

Experiencing hardships in marriage is inevitable — especially as both seasons and partners change. But what truly matters is how you communicate through those challenges.In this episode, you'll learn how to:Stop avoiding conflict and fight for connection.Know your spouse on a deeper, emotional level.Be on the same team even when you aren't on the same page.Links and Resources We Mention in This Episode:Fight for your family by downloading 15 Prayers for Your Husband and 15 Prayers for Your Son or Daughter.Explore counselor Rebecca Maxwell's work and her new book here: Jesus and Your Mental HealthWe're grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Youth Mental Health Coach program — a biblically grounded, clinically excellent training to help you support youth facing today's most common mental health challenges. Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.Subscribe here to receive new Therapy & Theology episodes straight to your inbox.Want a chance to be featured on Listener Mail? Leave Lysa, Jim, or Joel a message or a question right here.Click here to download a transcript of this episode. We're nearing the end of this mid-year season, still working toward our $760,000 goal, with $213,000 already given. And right now, your gift can go twice as far thanks to the generous friends who have paved the way. If this is stirring something in you, don't wait! Give now and help put Truth in front of her right when she needs it most.

I don't know what intrusive thoughts, anxious thoughts, or what war is going on in your mind today, but I want you to know that the peace of God is possible in your life! In this episode, Jennifer Slattery and I discuss how to navigate an anxious mind and find true peace of mind. We explore strategies for dealing with overthinking and stress and anxiety, reminding you that finding peace is within reach! GET YOUR COPY OF THE FABRIC OF HOPE HERE: https://www.fabricofhopebook.com/ CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly MORE ON JENNIFER HERE: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com/ For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week was our annual Compassion Sunday. Pastor Steve Lortz preached out of Luke 10 and taught how the religious leaders had a different interpretation of scripture than Jesus did. What does it mean to have compassion? To whom should we show compassion? Is our faith in what we say or what we do? He challenged us to think about how we interpret scripture - is it more like Jesus or the religious leaders?

With so much against us and our families in today's world, how can we build a family rooted in biblical Truth and a strong sense of belonging?In this episode, you'll learn:Four things that fracture belonging in a family unit — and how to work through them.The four S's of healthy attachment.Ideas for writing your own personal family mission statement or covenant.Insights on family dynamics from the Bible.Links and Resources We Mention in This Episode:Fight for your family by downloading 15 Prayers for Your Husband and 15 Prayers for Your Son or Daughter.We're grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Youth Mental Health Coach program — a biblically grounded, clinically excellent training to help you support youth facing today's most common mental health challenges. Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.Subscribe here to receive new Therapy & Theology episodes straight to your inbox.Want a chance to be featured on Listener Mail? Leave Lysa, Jim, or Joel a message or a question right here.

Sometimes the healing or restoration we long for doesn’t come the way or in the timing we hope. In the final episode of this four-part series H.O.P.E. — Hurt, Outlook, Purpose, Eternity, we’re exploring E for Eternity and how the promise of heaven reshapes the way we hope today. As we live between the tension of “now and not yet,” Scripture reminds us that our story doesn’t end with suffering... it ends with restoration. In this episode, I share how the hope of eternity gives us steady, lasting hope for whatever lies ahead. And guess what? My new book, The Fabric of Hope, talks all about this, and it is OUT TODAY!! GET YOUR COPY OF THE FABRIC OF HOPE HERE: https://www.fabricofhopebook.com/ CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Over the course of his storied, 40+ year career, Michael W. Smith has written and released over 36 no. 1 songs, received 45+Dove Awards, and has sold more than 15 million albums. But far more important than any of these accolades and milestones, he's given back to the global community (through Compassion International, Rocketown, and more), and has exemplified living out the calling of a whole-hearted worship leader.We are excited to introduce a new host for the Lead Worship Well podcast in Chris Kuti! Chris and Michael discuss going the distance, dying to self, worship as a way of life, his new song for the Church (“Hymn For Communion”) and how you hold family, faith and a calling like this over a lifetime. Resources for Michael W. Smith: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Michael-W.-Smith/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

Welcome to Season 12 of Therapy & Theology: Fight for Your Family!Are you longing to strengthen your marriage, build deeper family relationships, or parent with greater intentionality in today's modern world? In this new season of Therapy & Theology, we combine biblical wisdom with practical therapeutic tools to help you fight for the relationships that matter most.In this six-episode series, you'll discover:How to use scriptural prayers for your family to strengthen your faith and relationships.The root causes of conflict in your marriage — and how to heal them.Practical tools for setting healthy boundaries and improving communication.Habits that build trust in marriage (and what quietly destroys it).How to create a home where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.Wisdom on Christian parenting in a modern culture.Episode 1 releases on April 9, so make sure you're subscribed, and we'll see you then!Links and Resources We'll Mention This Season:We're grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Youth Mental Health Coach program — a biblically grounded, clinically excellent training to help you support youth facing today's most common mental health challenges. Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.Fight for your family by downloading 15 Prayers for Your Husband and 15 Prayers for Your Son or Daughter.Subscribe here to receive new Therapy & Theology episodes straight to your inbox.Want a chance to be featured on Listener Mail? Leave Lysa, Jim, or Joel a message or a question right here.

After hurt and disappointment, one of the biggest questions we wrestle with is, "Did any of this even matter?" In Part 3 of this four-part series H.O.P.E. — Hurt, Outlook, Purpose, Eternity, we’re exploring P for Purpose and the hope that God can redeem even our most painful seasons! If you’ve ever wondered what the point of your heartbreak, loss, or disappointment was, this episode will remind you that God wastes nothing. I share how He can weave every thread into a greater story of purpose, something I explore even deeper in my upcoming book The Fabric of Hope, releasing April 7! GET YOUR COPY OF THE FABRIC OF HOPE HERE: https://www.fabricofhopebook.com/ CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How do you get past your self-limiting beliefs? Best-selling author Nir Eyal talks about the research on why some leaders see the positive while others see the negative, how to change your mindset and gain greater agency, and the science behind why prayer improves resilience and mindset.

Disappointment has a way of shaking our faith when life doesn’t unfold the way we expected... In Part 2 of this special four-part series H.O.P.E. — Hurt, Outlook, Purpose, Eternity, we’re exploring O for Outlook and how our perspective can either deepen our despair or anchor us in hope! When God’s plan looks different than the one we imagined, how do we trust Him in the middle of unmet expectations and seasons of suffering? Hope in Christ reframes our outlook and reminds us that God is still weaving purpose through every thread! I talk about this and more in my new book coming out April 7th, The Fabric of Hope, which you can pre-order down below! GET YOUR COPY OF THE FABRIC OF HOPE HERE: https://www.fabricofhopebook.com/ CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Hope often feels hardest to hold onto when life hurts the most. In Part 1 of this special four-part series H.O.P.E. — Hurt, Outlook, Purpose, Eternity, I begin with the most honest starting point: hurt. When prayers go unanswered, grief enters the story, and life doesn’t unfold the way we planned, we may be left asking, "Where is God in the middle of the pain?" Let's explore how God meets us in our suffering and why biblical hope is not the absence of hurt, but the presence of God within it! And remember, my new book, The Fabric of Hope, comes out April 7th; pre-order your copy today! GET YOUR COPY OF THE FABRIC OF HOPE HERE: https://www.fabricofhopebook.com/ CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What happens when your faith moves from conversation to real life? In this episode of Cornerstone Conversations, Pastor Josh shares what it was like to step off a plane into Tanzania and see firsthand how the gospel is changing lives through Compassion International. This is not theory. This is not a commercial. This is real people, real families, and real stories of hope breaking into places marked by poverty. From visiting homes and meeting families to locking eyes with the child he sponsors, this conversation will challenge the way you think about generosity, purpose, and what it actually means to care for “the least of these.” If you have ever wondered whether your impact really matters, or how God might use your life beyond your current context, this episode will open your eyes and stir something deeper in you. This is more than a trip recap. It is a call to see differently, live differently, and love people the way Jesus does.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

Jennie Allen reflects on a year like no other she's had: an ephocal global event followed by a terribly difficult sabbatical, health scares, and discouragement. Jennie talks about wanting to quit, suffering and spiritual warfare, lies leaders believe, and not giving up.

What does biblical healing really look like? In this episode, Christine D’Clario shares her powerful story of walking through depression, trauma, and infertility while learning how God heals the whole person: heart, soul, mind, and strength. We discuss the intersection of faith and mental health, why healing often happens in desert seasons, and how surrender can lead to true freedom. This conversation is for anyone longing to experience deeper healing and restoration in Christ. GET YOUR COPY OF THE FABRIC OF HOPE HERE: https://a.co/d/4wwwqBO GET CHRISTINE'S BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0aykPcHX CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Recent data shows that while young men are coming to church in record numbers, women are leaving. Why? Kadi Cole shares the #1 reason women are leaving church (lack of trust) and outlines numerous other red flags that are alienating women. Plus, she discusses how to address them and how to create an engaging environment for women, whether you lead a complementarian or egalitarian church.

A relationship can only be as healthy as the individuals in that relationship. So how can we grow and show up as our best selves for the people in our lives?In this episode, you'll learn:Four things that erode or even break apart a good relationship.How to improve communication and work through conflict when you're feeling misunderstood.How to answer the question "What is really bothering me?" so you can identify root issues.Links and Resources We Mention in This Episode:Get your copy of I Want to Trust You, but I Don't by Lysa TerKeurst here.We're grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Youth Mental Health Coach program — a biblically grounded, clinically excellent training to help you support youth facing today's most common mental health challenges. Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.Subscribe here to receive new Therapy & Theology episodes straight to your inbox.Want a chance to be featured on Listener Mail? Leave Lysa, Jim, or Joel a message or a question right here.Help women experience God's nearness in this and every moment. Receive Come Close to Jesus as our thanks for your gift today.Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

Jesus isn’t just coming back; He’s coming as King! In this episode, John Bevere joins me to unpack the message behind his new book, The King Is Coming, and how an eternal perspective transforms the way we live, love, and follow Jesus today. We talk about readiness, reverence, and the hope believers have in Christ’s return. This conversation will both ground you and stir your faith in a fresh way! GET YOUR COPY OF THE FABRIC OF HOPE HERE: https://a.co/d/4wwwqBO GET JOHN'S BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0hbb2S4E CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Our emotions are God-given signals designed to guide us toward greater self-reflection, self-awareness, and spiritual growth. But how do we learn to manage our feelings instead of letting them control us?In this episode, you'll learn:How to maintain emotional health, whether you tend to suppress your emotions or feel them intensely.Practical strategies for staying emotionally regulated as a parent.How relationships contribute to our emotional well-being — for better or worse — and how to improve this.Links and Resources We Mention in This Episode:We're grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Youth Mental Health Coach program — a biblically grounded, clinically excellent training to help you support youth facing today's most common mental health challenges. Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.Subscribe here to receive new Therapy & Theology episodes straight to your inbox.Want a chance to be featured on Listener Mail? Leave Lysa, Jim, or Joel a message or a question right here.If you'd like to give a gift today so Therapy & Theology can reach even more women in their desperate moments, go to proverbs31.org/givenow.Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

What do you do when life knocks you down and you’re not sure you can get back up? In this conversation, Courtney Pray Duke shares the heart behind her book, And She Got Up, and how God met her in seasons of pain, loss, disappointment, and rebuilding. We talk honestly about struggle, resilience, and the kind of hope that doesn’t quit. If you’re in a hard season, this episode is for you! GET YOUR COPY OF THE FABRIC OF HOPE HERE: https://a.co/d/4wwwqBO GET COURTNEY'S BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0f0UiTCM Learn more about Every Woman’s Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427wdw0 CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In today's world, it can feel like stress is unavoidable. Is constant pressure and burnout just part of life now? How can we protect our mental health with so much pulling at us?In this episode, you'll learn:How to identify stressors in our life and assess how you're really doing.What to do when you feel overwhelmed by shame.Practical scripts you can borrow to reach out to someone when you need help.Four essential questions to ask your loved ones as you support their mental health journey.Links and Resources We Mention in This Episode:We're grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Youth Mental Health Coach program — a biblically grounded, clinically excellent training to help you support youth facing today's most common mental health challenges. Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.Subscribe here to receive new Therapy & Theology episodes straight to your inbox.Want a chance to be featured on Listener Mail? Leave Lysa, Jim, or Joel a message or a question right here.If you'd like to give a gift today so Therapy & Theology can reach even more women in their desperate moments, go to proverbs31.org/givenow.Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

Relationships can be complicated, whether it's with your family, friends, co-workers, or everyday people you interact with online. Maybe toxic people have ruined relationships for you, and you don't know how to reconcile them. Maybe a broken home has shaped you to have unhealthy people skills. Whatever the case may be for you, my friend Debra Fileta joins me in today's episode to talk about what we can learn from Jesus in our everyday people skills! GET YOUR COPY OF THE FABRIC OF HOPE HERE: https://a.co/d/4wwwqBO GET DEBRA'S BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0eDhPE4j CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly Learn more about Every Woman’s Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427wdw0 For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you've ever been tempted to confuse spiritual health with spiritual perfection, this conversation is for you.In this episode, you'll learn:The markers of a spiritually healthy Christian and the daily habits they consistently pursue.The overlooked patterns that may be threatening your spiritual health and relationship with God.How to escape shame, guilt, and isolation and return to the Lord — who has never left your side.Links and Resources We'll Mention This Episode:Download the "Healthy Conversations Contract" Jim talks about here.We're grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Youth Mental Health Coach program — a biblically grounded, clinically excellent training to help you support youth facing today's most common mental health challenges. Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.Subscribe here to receive new Therapy & Theology episodes straight to your inbox.Want a chance to be featured on Listener Mail? Leave Lysa, Jim, or Joel a message or a question right here.If you'd like to give a gift today so Therapy & Theology can reach even more women in their desperate moments, go to proverbs31.org/givenow.Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

This episode goes out to all my single friends and folks who are in a season of desiring marriage, but don't know how to navigate it God's way: patiently, prayerfully, and purposfully! My friend Christian Bevere and I dive into how navigate this season without idolizing marriage, what it looks like to bring these desires to God, and how this transformative time can ready you for the person God has for you! GET YOUR COPY OF THE FABRIC OF HOPE HERE: https://a.co/d/4wwwqBO GET CHRISTIAN'S BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/5nl1GEh CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly Learn more about Every Woman’s Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427wdw0 For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.