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In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we conclude our series on The Presence of Christ (https://elisabethelliot.org/tpc). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - The Presence of Christ-5_My Assigned Portion - EE- Liberty of Obedience book_Can the Auca be worldly We also hear from special guest: - Elisabeth Martin --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. To leave a comment about the ministry of Elisabeth, go to elisabethelliot.org/share-a-message. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

The episode of The Joy Podcast comes to you from craig on "vacation mode". Well, really it's him spending some time with loved ones for the Thanskgiving holiday. Answering your Tweets & Emails with questions about his time on set with Jim Carrey, Dr. Who, A.I., and Scotch Tape. But there's not much downtime as he finds himself back on the road next week. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below.  _______________________________________________ Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________ FIND CRAIG: Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow ABOUT THE JOY PODCAST: Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?

We kick off our Advent season podcasts with Pastor Eric in studio to dive deeper into Hannah and Mary's songs and explain how they are connected to one another. Mary's song, known as The Magnificat, is the most familiar, and we sing it every week during Advent services as part of Holden Evening Prayer. These are two of the three songs we will be including this year during Advent services: Hannah's song (1st Samuel 2), Mary's song (Luke 1), and Zechariah's song (Luke 1). All three songs of prayer and praise relate to the birth of a child: Samuel, John the Baptist, and Jesus.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we continue our series on The Presence of Christ (https://elisabethelliot.org/tpc). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - The Presence of Christ-3_The Power of Christ - The Presence of Christ-4_The Purpose of Christ We also hear from special guests: - Steve McCully - Elisabeth Martin --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources. Leave a comment about how the ministry of Elisabeth Elliot has affected your life...elisabethelliot.org/share-a-message/

On today's episode of Full of Joy, we get to talk to our one and only pastor's wife and potter extraordinaire, Krista Ohrtman. We hear so often from her husband it's more than time for her to get the chance to talk to us! Krista shares about her “classic Lutheran upbringing” growing up in Detroit Lakes, MN, attending Augustana College, and working at Luther Heights Bible Camp in Idaho. She discusses how she lives her faith through empathy, kindness, care, respect and by being in service to others. And, of course, she talks a little about her life as a pastor's wife!

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we begin our series on The Presence of Christ (https://elisabethelliot.org/tpc). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - The Presence of Christ-1_The Presence of Christ - The Presence of Christ-2_The Peace of Christ We also hear from Elisabeth's audio book, The Liberty of Christ. Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources. To record a comment about the ministry of Elisabeth, visit elisabethelliot.org/share-a-message/

Craig's old pal actor and (now) director Jason Biggs joins the Joy Podcast for a bit of a chat about their lives. The duo chat about everything from being a kid actor in Hollywood, podcasting, raising families in Los Angeles and NY York, the influence of roles like "American Pie" and "The Late Late Show" had on them and even some James Bond talk. Jason gets candid about staring and directing for the first time in his upcoming film, "Untitled Home Invasion Romance". So, for an hour you can be a fly on the wall and watch some old friends catch up and share some joy. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. _______________________________________________ Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________ FIND CRAIG: Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow WATCH THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thecraigfergusonshow About the Joy Podcast Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?

Well, surprise! I wasn't planning to release an episode with ALL new content until after the holidays, but last week I had an idea to start a monthly "Joy Report"...sharing some of the things that are bringing me joy right now! I share some pretty heavy stories on this podcast so I thought it would be fun to add a shorter, lighter episode once a month. Today, on my first "Joy Report", you'll hear me share a list of 5 things that are bringing me joy here in November! A few links from the episode: OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder - https://amzn.to/43D92tz Ninja Hot and Cold Brewed System - https://amzn.to/4r5QImT My ESV Journaling Bible - https://amzn.to/4oVBD5R *The Fighting for Joy Podcast is sponsored by Better Help, an online counseling service that pairs you with a professional licensed therapist who will combine Biblical wisdom with their clinical expertise in mental health to help you address your unique situation. As a Fighting for Joy listener, you can receive 10% off at: betterhelp.com/fightingforjoy. Christian counseling is a worthy investment and can be such a powerful tool in the fight for joy!

What are the regular elements of a church service that help make it feel familiar to us? At Spirit of Joy, we call these frequent pieces that help connect everything together Common Threads. Heather Wald explains all the different ways we incorporate these reoccurring segments and how our worship and visual arts teams intentionally plan out all the details. We also discuss how the lectionary helps us organize our worship services into a three-year cycle. And Heather talks about some of the different ways YOU can be involved to help with our worship (hint…there is a shameless plug to join the choir).

Joy explores what it means to be on social media and how to remain agile as the platforms and algorithms constantly change. What must we do to uphold our privacy and how can we still share online - understanding the whys, hows and best practice.  There has never been so many synethic entities on tech that have so quickly shaped our consciousness, society and amplified extractive qualities. Does it leave humans and companies more vulnerable? Why it is important to cultivate your deep practice, your thoughts and is outsourcing your brain to LLMs like ChatGPT fraught with problems.  To truly understand humans, do we need to show up in person and build connections rather than rely on flawed tech feeds, biased algorithms and judgement based innacuracies as people outsource their humaness to digitally prompted avatars, feeds, thinking and auto suggestions. How does this impact our potential connections, recruitment, opportunities and relationships? An important quickbite to think about where you might be in this evolution of our selves and why we might need to come out of our shells in a post covid world, to share the very best of our talents, gifts and experience in real life. Will this humanness rise in the next lexicon of socials as we navigate a synthetic future? Listen in to find the answers and share this episode with a friend to see Nerds of Joy Podcast reach more listeners. Joy's Instagram Buy Me A Coffee Joy's Website Music by Twinmusicom

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we conclude our series on the Holy Work of Mothering (https://elisabethelliot.org/hwm). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - The Holy Work of Mothering-4_Teaching Your Children to Work - The Holy Work of Mothering-5_Discipline Order and Love We also hear from special guests: - Elisabeth Martin - Eileen M. Chambers and Kathy Gilbert --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

Spirit of Joy's five core values—you're probably familiar with them if for no other reason than they hang on banners in the sanctuary: 1) Radical Hospitality 2) Passionate Worship 3) Lifelong Faith Formation 4) Extravagant Generosity 5) Bold Service They've been around since the first partners of our church gathered to discuss who we would be and what that vision would look like. They are woven into our purpose as Spirit of Joy to Welcome, Grow, and Send. Marnie and Eric go through the why and what of each value, and how we use these values to relate to God as a community of faith.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we continue our series on the Holy Work of Mothering (https://elisabethelliot.org/hwm). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - The Holy Work of Mothering-2_Emptiness and Fulfillment - The Holy Work of Mothering-3_Spiritual Mothering We also hear from special guests: - Elisabeth Martin - Donna Otto --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

On this week's episode of The Joy Podcast, Craig sits down for a pleasant chat with his old friend and acclaimed author, Salmon Rushdie. The friends catch up and talk about Salmon's new book, The Eleventh Hour: A Quintet of Stories which is available today wherever you get your books. The conversation is not only about Salmon's new book, but the two discuss art, philosophy, religion, and even the art of humor. It's a breezy hour of two friends and book fans catching up and we're just hanging out watching it.  Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. _______________________________________________ Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________ Find Craig: Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow WATCH THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thecraigfergusonshow  About the Joy Podcast Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?

On this encore episode with my dear friend of 36 years, Cathy Brown, you'll get a glimpse into the difficulty of losing your mom too soon. Shortly after graduating from college, Cathy was at work waitressing when she got the awful news that her mom had died while traveling home from Paris. Cathy was my very first guest on the podcast and I've pointed quite a few people to this episode over the years as they've shared their own stories of losing their moms too soon. I've heard over and over how helpful Cathy's insight and encouragement is around fighting for joy not just in this particular kind of grief, but grief in general. Cathy shares good insight about the "both/and" of healing and grieving - how healing doesn't mean that you won't still have pain...and how pain doesn't mean you aren't healing. You'll appreciate her encouragement around experiencing healing, progress, and joy, even with a hurting heart. We also spend some time reflecting on how grief changes and affects so many different aspects of your life, including faith and relationships. Since we recorded this episode 7 years ago, Cathy has become a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, trained in EMDR Therapy, and sees clients as a Licensed Professional Counselor (I need to have her on again!). If you are struggling with the aftereffects of losing a loved one, especially if it was an untimely death, I encourage you to listen to Cathy's story of losing her mom and beginning her fight for joy. *The Fighting for Joy Podcast is sponsored by Better Help, an online counseling service that pairs you with a professional licensed therapist who will combine Biblical wisdom with their clinical expertise in mental health to help you address your unique situation. As a Fighting for Joy listener, you can receive 10% off at: betterhelp.com/fightingforjoy. Christian counseling is a worthy investment and can be such a powerful tool in the fight for joy!

Carole Chell joins Marnie Dahle Backer in studio to share about her life and her faith. Topics include growing up in a tight knit church community and how that has stayed with her to this day, her life-changing trip to Holden Village, her career as a nurse practitioner, and how her faith has helped bring a sense of calm and peace during the most difficult times in her life. Make sure you listen to the end to hear a great story about looking back to see how God works in your life!

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we conclude our series on Discouragement and begin our series on the Holy Work of Mothering (https://elisabethelliot.org/dis). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - Discouragement-5_These Strange Ashes - The Holy Work of Mothering-1_The Example of Mary We also hear from special guest: - Elisabeth Martin --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

A psychotherapist, philosopher and writer drawn to the wellsprings of both ancient and modern philosophy and the illumination of the inner life. His work moves between the timeless and the modern, exploring friendship and belief, wellbeing and wonder, and the quiet art of living with depth in a restless age.His recent books trace paths through the visionary landscapes of William Blake, the awakening of spiritual intelligence, the pilgrimage of Dante's Divine Comedy, and the Christian imagination as seen through Owen Barfield — the Oxford Inkling and close companion of C.S. Lewis.You can find out more about Paul via his website - www.paulwilkinson.co.ukYou can find out more about Mark via his website - www.markvernon.com

We all know the legend of David and Goliath: The Original True Underdog Story. Pastor Eric sits in to give a more in-depth examination of what makes it one of the most well-known moments of the Bible. At its heart, it is a tale about trusting God and playing to your strengths. And, if you are the type who likes to do a little pre-listening research, our podcast word of the day is WADI!

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we continue our series on Discouragement (https://elisabethelliot.org/dis). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - Discouragement-3_Casting Your Confidence - Discouragement-4_Earnestly Seeking God We also hear from special guests: - Elisabeth Martin - Della Healy --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

Craig is on the road in Texas and that's where you will find him this week for some more coffee time and him answering all your burning questions.  Shout out to Jacob and Austin at Elm Street Tattoo shop www.elmstreettattoo.com for giving Craig and KT their tattoos.  Check them out.  Austin Gervais @austingervaistattoo Jacob Young @jacobyoungtattoo  Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour

Did you know it takes between 75-100 people to pull off a typical Sunday morning at Spirit of Joy? Heather Wald is in studio to tell us all the different ways people are involved in putting together everything needed for worship. We try to cover everyone—from bulletin folders to Sunday school teachers to offering counters and everyone in between. And it's quite apparent just how much Marnie loves Sunday morning coffee (she could probably do a whole podcast episode just on that).

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we begin our series on Discouragement (https://elisabethelliot.org/dis). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - Discouragement-1_Be Strong - Discouragement-2_The Antidote for Discouragement We also hear from special guests: - Janet and Geoff Benge - Elisabeth Martin --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Special Rendition of Amazing Grace: Sergei M. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

Since we last checked in Craig has traveled to the West Coast for some tour dates. As it appears to become a tradition, he sat down to answer some fan questions. From saying the wrong thing, passive aggressive A.I., white whales, or classic cars, Craig runs it all down for us.

Pastor Eric Ohrtman joins us to talk about the things of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America that the average Lutheran probably doesn't know. How did it get here and where is it going? We dive into the structure of the ELCA, with congregations on top, followed by synods, regions, and the churchwide national office based in Chicago. And we discuss Spirit of Joy's work with our state synod in South Dakota.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we conclude our series on A Renewed Mind (https://elisabethelliot.org/arm). We share Gateway to Joy radio program: - A Renewed Mind-5_Whose Are You? - Excerpt from Chapter 1 of Liberty of Obedience We also hear from special guests: - Elisabeth Martin - Richard Blackaby --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

On this encore episode, you'll hear a conversation that I recorded with my friend Leanne Ballinger almost 7 years ago! Listening to us share, still early in our grief, I can hear the tears remaining right at the surface for both of us throughout our conversation. Its a little hard for me to go back to where we were then, but at the same time, I'm just so in awe of all that God was already doing - and so proud of those versions of us! Brave Leanne and Brave Jodi trying our best to keep running towards God, not from Him. Trying our best to be grateful. Looking for God's goodness in it all. Wanting to share in hopes of helping someone else. And working so hard to care for our living children and our hurting husbands, all while trying to figure out how to press forward in hope ourselves. And learning how to fight for joy! In this episode you'll hear us talk about Christian counseling, intentional gratitude, grieving differently than our spouse, the difference between internal and external processing, the downward spiral of comparison, and how to deal with real feelings of disappointment with God - knowing he is able to heal, but doesn't. Eric and I met Leanne and her husband Mike at a grief retreat. Their son Drew passed away the same summer that our son Jackson did. Their sweet Drew had some complications and was given a 25% chance of survival after birth, and after enduring 7 and 1/2 months of traumatic ups and downs, he went to be with the Lord. Our stories are different and our sons died at different ages and through different circumstances, but God gave us such a strong connection from the start. It has been such a help to have a kindred spirit to walk through grief with. For almost 12 years now we have walked with each other through death days, birthdays, and special days that our boys should've been a part of. We've also celebrated the times that life felt brighter - helping each other accept happiness again, and clinging to hope as sisters in Christ. As we chatted this week about the episode and putting it out there for you again, one of the comments we both made had to do with the TREASURE our friendship has been in grief…and the absolute blessing that finding some sort of grief community, some other grieving friends, can be when you have had to bury a loved one. That's why I decided to rename this episode "Friendship in Grief". Maybe you aren't grieving the loss of a loved one but have other struggles and burdens. We hope that our friendship gives you inspiration to keep working to make meaningful connections yourself - we need each other!! It's so tempting to pull inward and put up walls up when we are hurting! But letting people in, reaching out to others, and walking together through the dark days will help your progress! It will build your hope. And it will help your fight for joy! Here are some links for a few of the grief resources we mentioned: What Grieving People Wish You Knew by Nancy Guthrie https://amzn.to/46BG8vJ Suffering: Gospel Hope when Life Doesn't Make Sense by Paul Tripp https://amzn.to/4gSJNbQ Holding on to Hope: A Pathway through Suffering to the Heart of God by Nancy Guthrie https://amzn.to/3IyKbQl I Will Carry You: The Sacred Dance of Grief and Joy by Angie Smith https://amzn.to/4mScqYm Shattered Dreams: God's Unexpected Path to Joy by Larry Crabb https://amzn.to/47bVYNO *The Fighting for Joy Podcast is sponsored by Better Help, an online counseling service that pairs you with a professional licensed therapist who will combine Biblical wisdom with their clinical expertise in mental health to help you address your unique situation. As a Fighting for Joy listener, you can receive 10% off at: betterhelp.com/fightingforjoy. Quality counseling is a worthy investment and can be such a powerful tool in the fight for joy!

Marnie sits down with Spirit of Joy partner Tim Hazlett to talk about what faith means to him. Tim looks back on his time growing up as a pastor's kid, where being aware of the needs of others was ingrained in him at a young age. He also discusses carrying his faith with him today as the principal of a public high school, the power of hope, dealing with doubt and guilt, and living by the old camp song They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we continue our series on A Renewed Mind (https://elisabethelliot.org/arm). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - A Renewed Mind-3_Being Transformed - A Renewed Mind-4_Controlling Your Weight We also hear from special guest: - Elisabeth Martin --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

Trying to get a grasp on different translations of the Bible? It's all Greek to us...or Hebrew, or Latin, or English, etc. (you get the point). Pastor Eric Ohrtman talks through how the Bible was interpreted throughout history, what we use today, and some options to help make reading the Bible more accessible and understandable. Consider this episode the New Revised Standard Version of the Full of Joy Podcast!

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we begin our series on A Renewed Mind We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - A Renewed Mind-1_Applying God's Word - A Renewed Mind-2_Moral Obligation We also hear from special guest: - Elisabeth Martin --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

I believed from the start of our grief journey that our faith would allow us to fight for joy in the midst of our sorrow. But happiness? Laughter? It sure didn't seem possible, or even appropriate, for a long time. But today we share a little bit about how laughter HAS returned, even though our grief continues. And, because of all of the tears and darker days, our laughter feels especially sweet now. Richer. More meaningful. More hope-filled. If you are in the midst of difficult circumstances and feel like genuine laughter is unattainable, we understand - and we want this episode to bring you hope. We have a big God who restores, helps, heals, comforts, and redeems. Wait upon Him. In the meantime, let the tears flow. Keep pressing forward. Take one day at a time. Work to fight bitterness and despondency. And keep fighting for joy, asking God to eventually bring some laughter along with it. *The Fighting for Joy Podcast is sponsored by Better Help, an online counseling service that pairs you with a professional licensed therapist who will combine Biblical wisdom with their clinical expertise in mental health to help you address your unique situation. As a Fighting for Joy listener, you can receive 10% off at: betterhelp.com/fightingforjoy. Quality counseling is a worthy investment and can be such a powerful tool in the fight for joy!

Episode 369: Outsourcing, Overwhelm & Finding Freedom with Natasha Collins Are you drowning in admin and stuck doing the tasks you don't love? In this episode of the Small Business Made Simple Podcast, I chat with Natasha Collins from Amity Resources about how outsourcing can free up your time, reduce overwhelm, and help you get back to doing what lights you up in business. Natasha shares her own story of building businesses from the ground up—including how Amity Resources was born—and why outsourcing isn't just about saving time, it's about creating more joy and freedom in your business (and life). If you've ever thought, “It's just easier if I do it myself,” or found yourself working 70+ hours a week, this conversation is for you. From practical tips on what to outsource first, to tackling the mental blocks around delegating, Natasha brings so much wisdom and encouragement for small business owners.

Worship Stories: Sacred Spaces Chancels and Altars and Naves, Oh My! Heather Wald joins us to talk about the different areas of our church building. What is the difference between a lectern, a pulpit, and an ambo? Is the baptismal candle only lit for baptisms and how long does it take to burn all the way down? What all goes on in the Shalom Center? Do you know how The Well got its name (seriously...do you know)? And what exactly is, as Marnie describes it, the Pit of Glory? Listen in and learn about our Spirit of Joy building!

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we conclude our series on "A Grandmother's Influence" (https://elisabethelliot.org/agi). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - Ways to be a Lasting Example_A Grandmother's Influence-3 - Being Available_A Grandmother's Influence-4 We also hear from special guest: - Tom Howard --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

Craig is still on location overseas for work. But he's never been one to let you down, as he taped this episode of the Joy Podcast while having his morning coffee. He opened up his social media and email and decided to answer some of your burning fan questions. Does he like The Muppets? What are his takes on writing a book? All these questions and more as asked and Craig answers them all for you. He also apologizes for mixing up Vermont and Virginia but in his defense it was the ass crack of dawn. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we begin our series on A Grandmother's Influence (https://elisabethelliot.org/agi). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - A Praying Grandmother_A Grandmother's Influence-1 - Supporting Stay at Home Moms_A Grandmother's Influence-2 We also hear from special guest: - Arlita Winston ---------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we conclude our series "When the Bitter Turns to Sweet" (https://elisabethelliot.org/osg). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - Thy Kingdom Come_When the Bitter Turns to Sweet-3 - Thy Will Be Done_When the Bitter Turns to Sweet-4 We also hear from special guests: - Margaret Ashmore - Juana Mikels --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we begin our series on When the Bitter Turns to Sweet (https://elisabethelliot.org/osg). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - Don't Judge God by Your Feelings - When the Bitter Turns to Sweet We also hear from special guests: - Kathy Gilbert - Elisabeth reads from her book "The Liberty of Obedience," which is out of print, but available on Audible.com --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we conclude our series "A Sovereign Lord" (https://elisabethelliot.org/osg). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - A Sovereign Lord & Human Powerlessness_A Sovereign Lord-3 - The Clouds You Dread_A Sovereign Lord-4 We also hear from: - Elisabeth reading from The Liberty of Obedience which is out of print but available on Audible - John Hanson --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we begin our series on A Sovereign Lord (https://elisabethelliot.org/osg). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - What God Wants to Do, He Can Do_A Sovereign Lord-1 - Not According to Expectation_A Sovereign Lord-2 We also hear from special guest: - Juana Mikels --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Special music- Amazing Grace: Sergey M. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we conclude our series "Strength out of Weakness" (https://elisabethelliot.org/osg). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - Trespassing in Sovereign Territory_Strength Out of Weakness-3 - Strength out of Weakness_Strength Out of Weakness-4 We also hear from special guest: - Juana Mikels --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we begin our series on Strength Out of Weakness (https://elisabethelliot.org/osg). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - Why The Sovereignty Of God Makes A Difference In My Life_Strength Out of Weakness-1 - When Did God Start Loving Me_Strength Out of Weakness-2 We also hear from special guests: - Bob Lepine - Juana Mikels --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we conclude our series on Transformation in Christ (https://elisabethelliot.org/TIC). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - Transformation In Christ series-4_Setting Your Mind on Things Above - Transformation In Christ series-5_Learning to Walk with Christ We also hear from special guest: - Pastor Barry Owens --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Special rendition of Amazing Grace by Sergey M. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we continue our series on "Transformation in Christ" (https://elisabethelliot.org/TIC). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - Transformation In Christ series-2_Transformation of Prisoners - Transformation In Christ series-3_Being Transformed We also hear from special guest: - Barbara Reaoch --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we conclude our series on Trusting God for Your Husband's Spirituality (https://elisabethelliot.org/tgwhs). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - Divorce Prevention_Trusting God for Your Husbands Spirituality-5 - A Change of Heart_Transformation In Christ-1_ --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we continue our series on Trusting God for Your Husband's Spirituality (https://elisabethelliot.org/tgwhs). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - A Gentle & Quiet Spirit_Trusting God for Your Husband's Spirituality-3 - Loving Your Husband_Trusting God for Your Husband's Spirituality-4 We also hear from special guests: -Miriam Rockness -Juana Mikels --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we begin our series on Trusting God for Your Husband's Spirituality (https://elisabethelliot.org/tgwhs). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - You Marry a Sinner_Trusting God for Your Husband's Spirituality-1 - Responsibility in Decision Making_Trusting God for Your Husband's Spirituality-2 We also hear from special guest: - Jean Hamilton --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Additional music: Sergei M. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we conclude our series on Frances R. Havergal (https://elisabethelliot.org/fh). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - A Journey of Mercies_Frances R. Havergal-9 - The Final Destiny_Frances R. Havergal-10 We also hear from special guests: - Barbara Reaoch - Margaret Ashmore --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we continue our series on Frances Ridley Havergal (https://elisabethelliot.org/fh). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - God Shall Supply Your Need_FRANCES R HAVERGAL-7 - Full Surrender to Christ_FRANCES R HAVERGAL-8 We also hear from special guests: - Bob Shuster, Archivist at Wheaton College - Davey Blackburn of Nothing is Wasted Ministries --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Special music from Sergey M. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.