Podcast appearances and mentions of Kay Warren

Mental health challenges are real and they're common. It has been reported that 1 in 5 adults experience some form of mental illness in a given year, and nearly 1 in 5 children have some type of serious mental illness. Kay Warren discusses how we can support individuals struggling with mental health challenges and their loved ones. Kay cofounded Saddleback Church with her husband, Rick Warren.  After the death of her son, Matthew, who lived with serious mental illness for most of his life, she founded Saddleback's Hope for Mental Health Initiative as a way to support individuals and family members of loved ones with mental illness and suicidal ideation. In 2019, Kay started BREATHE, a ministry to support parents of children with serious mental illness. She is the author of several books including, Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough.

We did it—500 episodes! Today, we're celebrating this incredible milestone by taking a look back at the conversations that have shaped us, stretched us, and stayed with us. From unforgettable guests who made us laugh, to powerful lessons that changed the way we think and lead—this episode is a tribute to the moments that mattered most. We're sharing the episodes we return to again and again… and the ones you keep talking about too. Whether you've been with us from the beginning or just found us recently, this 500th episode is a celebration of the journey we've taken together. Come celebrate with us! LIST OF FAVORITE EPISODE John Mark Comer - The Secret to Enoying Your Life 5 Episodes That I Think of Often 388 How Boundaries Help Us Get What We Really Want for Christmas with Sasha Shillcut (people are upset when you establish new boundaries bc they benefitted from your lack of boundaries or are resentful they didn't maintain the same boundary) 444 Love, Pray, Listen, Parenting Young Adults with Mary DeMuth (emphasis on maintaining relationship) 266 Our Relationship With Alcohol with Jenn Kautsch (Her own story of determining alcohol was no longer serving her) 376 Midlife Is No Joke: The Big Questions in Midlife (The things that used to work no longer do) 332 This Cultural Moment: Facing Reality with Jen Oshman (On being an informed citizen with boundaries) Krista Inheritance Gone Right with Sean and Jill Maher Helping your young adult kids find their career path with Tyler Lafferty The Soul of Shame with Dr Curt Thompson Midlife is no joke - The big questions in midlife with Kelly Flanagan Resilient Faith with Jerry Sittser 5 Guests I Won't Forget  181 Kay Warren on Depression and Anxiety 377 Midlife Is No Joke: Marriage with Jimmy and Irene Rollins 310 Moving Through Grief and Loss at Christmas with Nancy Hicks David Thomas —> 274 Parenting Teens: Navigating Emotions & 165 Parenting in the New Year 261 Katherin Wolff on Suffering Krista Parenting Young Adult Children with Dr Jim Burns Seven Surprising Ways to Rest with Dr Saundra Dalton Candace Cameron Bure Jackie Green and Lauren McAfee - how to be a person of legacy What Healthy Relationships do and don't have with Gary Thomas 5 Episodes Where I've Implemented Something I Learned 446 Styling Fashion Over 40 with Julie Powell and Krista Olufson 437 Jumpstarting Your Midlife Health with Megan Dahlman 414 Beat the Frumpy - on fashion with Jammie Baker 312 The Healthy Way: Productivity and Habits with Tanya Dalton 430 The Art and Heart of Holiday Gathering with Anna Watson Carl Krista Ep 493 Experience God, Really with John Eldredge - quote + God being “right here” in you + pausing + day, week, month year plan for renewal Lead your mindset with Emily Love The Secret to Success with Jeff Henderson Mental Training for Your Athlete and Yourself with Trisha Kroll Healthy Relationships 101 with John Townsend 5 Episodes That Brought Me Joy (It was all about the guests) 455 & 456 Building a Lasting Legacy with Rick and Diane Thomas 445 Maximizing Your Look with Rebecca Reid, Color Analyst 326 The Brain Game: The Soul of Shame with Dr. Curt Thompson 305 The Family Legacy Series with Eric Peterson 95  Sally Clarkson Krista Cultivating a Marriage that Lasts with Dan Allender The Secret to being instantly understood with John Trent Lisa Bevere - b/c she's awesome Kate Merrick - b/c there's no one like Kate and it's a moving story of faith Edie Littlefield Sundby - Movement heals the body 5 Episodes Others Have Talked About  421 & 422: What I've Noticed About You: Our Keys to Longterm Friendship 373: A Busy Mom's Guide to Photo Organization with Casey Von Stein 469: Who Am I If? 378 Midlife is No Joke: Menopause with Dr. Carol Tanksley 472: Faith-Driven Voters: Questions We Ask as We Cast Our Ballots With Kaitlyn Schess Krista How to feel the feels with Aundi Kobler Fighting for Family with Julie and Chris Bennett DISC your way to better relationships How to incorporate meaningful rituals into milestone birthdays  Innovation and creativity - two secrets to living life well with Ken Wytsma She's Re-launching - most recent episode on going back to work SPOTIFY LINK TO THE PLAYLIST OF EPISODES WE MENTION A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Books Sacred Marriage- Gary Thomas Sacred Parenting- Gary Thomas And She Still Laughs- Kate Merrick The Mission Walker- Edie Littlefield Sundby Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out - Jim Burns Try softer-Aundi kolber LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier

Why is it important to look back as we look forward? How can we reflect on the past while looking ahead towards hope? In this special episode, Davey talks with members of the Nothing is Wasted team about the incredible things that happened at the ministry in 2024 and the exciting things that are ahead in 2025. Hear all about how a coach can help you move forward after grief or trauma, why community is so important in our healing, ways we can help ministry leaders walk alongside those they serve and all the ways you can partner with us as we help you find a pathway through your pain. Get a sneak peek at what Nothing is Wasted will be offering in 2025 and learn more about the incredible resources we released this past year. You'll also get to hear some of our favorite 2024 podcast episodes and get to know our team a bit better! Whatever you are facing, taking a moment to reflect will help you as you make a plan to move ahead as you see the ways in which God has shown up on your journey.   To learn more about coaching: nothingiswasted.com/coaching To learn more about Community+: nothingiswasted.com/communityplus To learn more about resources for Churches and Ministry Leaders: nothingiswasted.com/wecanhelp To get started on your own healing journey: nothingiswasted.com/starthere Our Team's Favorite 2024 Episodes: Davey: Episode #338 with Levi Lusko: https://www.nothingiswasted.com/podcast1/episode-338?rq=Levi Teresa: Episode #352 with Kay Warren: https://www.nothingiswasted.com/podcast1/episode-352 Amy: Episode #325 with Granger Smith: https://www.nothingiswasted.com/podcast1/episode-325 Aubrey: Episode #328 with Dr. Alicia Britt Chole: https://www.nothingiswasted.com/podcast1/episode-328 Ken: Episode #335 with Dr. John Walker: https://www.nothingiswasted.com/podcast1/episode-335 Catherine: Episode #306 with John Mark Comer: https://www.nothingiswasted.com/podcast1/episode-306 Want to learn more about how you can get a Trauma Certified Coach? Head to nothingiswasted.com/coaching for more info. You asked for it. And we listened! Bring the message of Nothing is Wasted wherever you go with our official Nothing is Wasted Sweatshirts. Get yours today at: nothingiswasted.com/sweatshirt Looking for a tangible gift for a friend who is hurting? The restorbox is a beautifully curated gift box that will show your loved one you care: nothingiswasted.com/restorbox  

When it comes to mental health, the church has an opportunity and a responsibility to care for those suffering. Kay Warren lost her son to suicide in 2013. Mental illness is real, common, and treatable. There is hope! Kay created a group called Breathe to help parents of children with serious mental illness. www.KayWarren.com www.Hopeforbrightertomorrows.org __________________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at www.HOPEisHere.Today - on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HOPEisHereToday - on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hopeisherelex/ - on X (Twitter) - https://www.x.com/hopeisherelex - on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeisherelex - on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJ47I4w6atOHr7agGpOuvA Help us bring HOPE and encouragement to others: - by texting the word GIVE to 833-713-1591 - by visiting https://www.hopeisheretoday.org/donate   #Lexington #Kentucky #christianradio #JesusRadio #Jesus #WJMM #GregHorn #GregJHorn #suicideprevention #KentuckyRadio #HOPEisHere #Hope #HopeinJesus #FoodForThoughtFriday #MondayMotivation #FridayFeeling #Motivation #Inspiration #cupofHope #FYP #ForYouPage #SuicideAwareness

Sometimes, life isn't tied up in with a pretty bow. Twelve years ago, Kay and Rick Warren (The Purpose Driven Life; Saddleback Church) lost their youngest son to suicide. In this heartfelt episode, I chat with Kay Warren about navigating the profound grief of losing a child and what to do when our hearts and minds are filled with “Why?” or “What if?” Kay shares her journey after her son Matthew's passing, revealing how her beliefs were shaken but ultimately strengthened–and how ours can be, too. This episode is for anyone who has lost a loved one or wants to help someone who has.  We explore practical ways to support ourselves or our loved ones through grieving, and Kay offers some fresh insights (ones you've likely never heard) about what to do and what not to do in seasons of grief, especially during the holidays.  Kay's story highlights the coexistence of joy and sorrow, reminding us that moments of happiness can aid healing and that mystery and faith go hand-in-hand. Tune in for a moving conversation on loss, love, and the balance of joy and pain in rebuilding faith. Xo, Donna   Listen in to learn more! (02:26) Understanding Grief and Healing (09:38) Navigating Overwhelming Grief  (14:27) Navigating Grief During the Holidays  (21:57) Understanding the Non-Linear Nature of Grief  (24:37) Embracing Contradictory Emotions  Connect with Kay Website - https://kaywarren.com/  Kay Warren cofounded Saddleback Church with her husband Rick in Lake Forest, CA, in 1980, where they served until Rick's retirement in September 2022. After the death of her son, Matthew, who lived with serious mental illness for most of his life, she founded Saddleback's Hope for Mental Health Initiative as a way to support individuals and family members of loved ones with mental illness and suicidal ideation. In 2019, Kay started BREATHE, a ministry to support parents of children with serious mental illness. BREATHE events include weekend respite retreats, online retreats, and free Zoom calls with mental health professionals. Kay is the author of Sacred Privilege: Your Life and Ministry as a Pastor's Wife, Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough, Say Yes to God: A Call to Courageous Surrender, and the coauthor of Foundations, a popular systematic theology course used by churches worldwide. Her children are Amy, Josh, and Matthew (who is in Heaven), and she has five grandchildren.   Donna's Resources:   Order a copy of my new book -  Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.    It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon.    If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you'll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman's Guide to Meeting God.   It's a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to be more confident in their faith!   Connect with Donna    Instagram: @donnaajones       Website:  www.donnajones.org       Donna's speaking schedule:   https://donnajones.org/events/    

Helping people with mental health challenges, Kay Warren shares about her son, Matthew, and his lifelong struggle with mental illness. Kay shares how she knew Matthew was different as a very young child. Matthew died by suicide at age 20. Kay and her husband, Rick, are mental health advocates. www.KayWarren.com _____________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at www.HOPEisHere.Today - on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HOPEisHereToday - on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hopeisherelex/ - on X (Twitter) - https://www.x.com/hopeisherelex - on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeisherelex - on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJ47I4w6atOHr7agGpOuvA Help us bring HOPE and encouragement to others: - by texting the word GIVE to 833-713-1591 - by visiting https://www.hopeisheretoday.org/donate   #Lexington #Kentucky #christianradio #JesusRadio #Jesus #WJMM #GregHorn #GregJHorn #suicideprevention #KentuckyRadio #HOPEisHere #Hope #HopeinJesus #FoodForThoughtFriday #MondayMotivation #FridayFeeling #Motivation #Inspiration #cupofHope #FYP #ForYouPage #SuicideAwareness  

WARNING: This episode contains conversations about suicide and may not be suitable for all listeners/viewers. What do you do when your worst nightmare comes true after a painful battle with a loved one's mental illness? How do you hold the tension between hope and the mysteries of God in your life after loss? For author, speaker, advocate and pastor's wife Kay Warren, learning to hold onto hope after losing her son Matthew while accepting the mysteries of all she did not understand was difficult. Kay and her husband, author and Pastor Rick Warren, had walked a long, difficult journey through Matthew's lifelong struggle with mental health and faced every parent's worst fear coming true when their adult son died by suicide. Kay experienced the depths of grief and sorrow as she wrestled with God to make sense of such a tragedy. But her pain has given her the opportunity to become an advocate for mental health in the church and a voice of hope for parents who are facing a similar journey. In this honest conversation, Davey and Kay talk about how reality, grief, and hope must all co-exist together, why we need both hope and mystery as we look back on our pain, and how to deal with the shame and guilt after losing a loved one to suicide. If you've found it hard to hold on to hope in the darkness of your suffering, this episode will light a pathway towards it.   Website: kaywarren.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaywarren75 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KayWarrensPage/?paipv=0&eav=AfY_xOqKU-Jx2D7qUIrDyTcC06fvFdOpDN2jQGtWx5eaM8oDWFTo5QgQAdWocCmQs_A&_rdr Get the masterclass Restoring Trust in Marriage: Finding a Way Forward After Hurt with Cameron and Karissa Sprinkle at nothingiswasted.com/masterclass Use the code BLACKFRIDAY20 to get 20% off almost anything in the Nothing is Wasted Store between now and December 1st at nothingiswasted.com/store You asked for it. And we listened! Bring the message of Nothing is Wasted wherever you go with our official Nothing is Wasted Sweatshirts. Get yours today at: nothingiswasted.com/sweatshirt

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses suicide and may contain distressing content. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, help is available. Call, text, or chat 9-8-8 anywhere within the United States to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.   In this episode of Shared Humanity: The humans behind the headlines, host Nelba Márquez-Greene, Yale School of Public Health Activist in Residence, is joined by Kay Warren – author, speaker, and Bible teacher. Warren discusses grieving suicide in the public eye and how she keeps hope with the help of a hope box.   Warren co-founded Saddleback Church with her husband, Rick Warren, in 1980 and served until Rick's retirement in 2022. After the death of her son Matthew, who lived with serious mental illness, she founded Saddleback's Hope for Mental Health Initiative and the Hope for Mental Health Community to support individuals and families.   In 2019, she started BREATHE, a ministry for parents of children with serious mental illness, offering respite retreats for moms, online retreats and prayer calls for moms and dads, and webinars with leading mental health professionals.   In 2024, Kay launched Hope for Brighter Tomorrows, a nonprofit supporting families affected by mental health challenges and equipping churches to assist them. She served on the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention board for 8 years and is active in mental health efforts in Orange County, CA. Kay authored several books, and has three children – Amy, Josh, and Matthew, and five grandchildren.   Links from this episode: www.kaywarren.com https://x.com/kaywarren1?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/kaywarren75/?hl=en   Learn more about Shared Humanity: https://sph.yale.edu/sharedhumanity    Follow the Yale School of Public Health:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yalesph/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YaleSPH/  X: https://twitter.com/YaleSPH  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yalesph  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/yalesph/  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@yalesph    #SharedHumanity #YaleSPH  

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/494181-crawford-loritts-church-leaders-ambushed-priority.html Dr. Crawford Loritts joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about the key traits of leaders who are not only influential but who also last in ministry. Kay Warren and Glen Bloomstrom joined us last week to discuss the crucial part church leaders play in helping people battle suicide and how those in ministry can take action to be equipped for this fight. Check out our conversation with them here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/493644-kay-warren-glen-bloomstrom-church-leaders-suicide.html   ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685   Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   Beyond Our Generation “Leadership as an Identity: The Four Traits of Those Who Wield Lasting Influence” by Dr. Crawford Loritts Follow Crawford on X/Twitter

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/493644-kay-warren-glen-bloomstrom-church-leaders-suicide.html Kay Warren and Glen Bloomstrom join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the crucial part church leaders play in helping people battle suicide and how those in ministry can take action to be equipped for this fight. Rich Villodas joined us last week to discuss what it means to follow Jesus on the narrow path and the dangers pastors face as they do so. https://churchleaders.com/podcast/492859-rich-villodas-pitfalls-pastors-narrow-path-jesus.html    ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685   Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ LivingWorks Intervention Training options: LivingWorks Start - 90-minute fundamental suicide alertness online training LivingWorks safeTALK - four-hour in-person training on suicide alertness skills LivingWorks ASIST - two-day comprehensive intervention training that includes an intervention model and safety planning. This is the training that most crisis line workers are trained to use. LivingWorks Faith - five to six-hour comprehensive, competency-based suicide prevention program for clergy and faith leaders that includes training in prevention (understanding suicide in the context of faith, the role of faith leaders, how to encourage help seeking), intervention (using LivingWorks Start) and postvention (ministry after there has been suicide behaviors, covering actions immediately following a suicide, funerals and memorials and suicide grief). Other Resources PDF of Kay's diagram: Partnership in Mental Health Care Hope for Mental Health Initiative LivingWorks Education National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention Check out Kay's website Follow Kay on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and YouTube

Promo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your tips on how to make more time, reach out to makingtime@lumivoz.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------Introducing a new series: Making Time!DIGITAL GROUP GUIDEHow are you at making time? Do you feel like you have enough time in the day? Do you know if you have enough time in the day? Is there a difference between how you feel about time and what you think about your time?This is the first of a 6 part series on Making Time. Everyone has the same number of hours in the day so why do some people seem to get so much more done? Why do some other people seem so rushed and others seem so casual?While this series can be listened to on your end, you'll get more out of it if you listen to it together with someone else, your spouse, family, small group, book/podcast club or whatever. If you want to make it more fun and interactive with your group, download the GROUP Method discussion guide here: https://lumivoz.com/making-time/And we are giving away 50 free GROUP Method  Notebooks. Each notebook has premium BLACK paper and comes with a white pen. To get a free notebook, you can do 1 of the following:1. Leave a review for Making Time on your podcast app of choice.2. Share the Making Time podcast on social media.Take a screenshot of either one and email it to makingtime@lumivoz.comThis podcast is just launching and still very small so if you enter, you are probably going to win! But here's the catch, only 1 notebook and pen per email entry. If you want one for each member of your group, they each have to enter. Sorry, we can only afford to ship to the US and Canada at this time but will hopefully have some more international options soon, especially if y'all share this podcast and it gets popular enough ;)Music in this episode comes fromArtlist.com and Musicbed.com- Good Time by Ben Fox- The Sin by Francesco D'Andrea- Theater Magnus by Marco Martini- String Arpeggios- The Great Wild by Out of Flux- The Sky Within by Romeo- I Owe It To You- Premiere by Adrian Berenguer- Lily's BounceEdited using DescriptAnd for more great podcasts check out https://lumivoz.com This series was created for Saddleback Church's small group curriculum series. For more great Bible studies and small group curriculum, visit pastors.comAnd for more great podcasts, visit Lumivoz.com

In this episode of the GoodHard Story Podcast, Katherine discovers a kindred spirit in Kay Warren, who founded the beloved Saddleback Church with her husband Rick. Kay and Rick have endured the earth-shattering loss of one of their sons, who died by suicide in 2013. Both Katherine and Kay were in tears by the end of the conversation, which spans from the complexities of mental illness to the life-saving power of respite to the privilege of sitting with suffering people. Kay could not have been more generous in sharing her hard-won insights into the most terrible kind of grief. What you'll take away from this conversation… What to do when God stops making sense The single experience that can make us more Christlike The one question you should never ask someone who is suffering How a marriage can withstand unimaginable loss If you need to hear a story of deep hurt and even deeper hope, this episode is for you. Show Notes Hope for Mental Health: https://hope4mentalhealth.com/ Breathe: https://saddleback.com/connect/ministry/outreach-retreats The Wounder Healer by Henri Nouwen - https://henrinouwen.org/read/the-wounded-healer/ Lews Smedes - https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/smedes_recordings/ Walter Brueggemann - https://www.walterbrueggemann.com/resources/ “Pay mind to your own life, your own health, and wholeness. A bleeding heart is of no help to anyone if it bleeds to death.” - Frederick Buechner Scriptures referenced in this episode: 1 Corinthians 15:43-45 *** Subscribe to The GoodHard Story Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-hard-story-podcast/id1496882479 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0OYz6G9Q2tNNVOX9YSdmFb?si=043bd6b10a664beb Want a little hope in your inbox? ⁠⁠Sign up for the Hope Note⁠⁠, our twice-a-month digest of only the good stuff, like reflections from Katherine and a curated digest of the Internet's most redemptive content: https://hopeheals.com/hopenote Get to know us: ⁠⁠Hope Heals⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/ ⁠⁠Hope Heals Camp⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/camp ⁠⁠Mend Coffee⁠⁠: https://www.mendcoffee.org/ Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/

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Mental health challenges are real and they're common. It has been reported that 1 in 5 adults experience some form of mental illness in a given year, and nearly 1 in 5 children have some type of serious mental illness. Kay Warren discusses how we can support individuals struggling with mental health challenges and their loved ones. Kay cofounded Saddleback Church with her husband, Rick Warren.  After the death of her son, Matthew, who lived with serious mental illness for most of his life, she founded Saddleback's Hope for Mental Health Initiative as a way to support individuals and family members of loved ones with mental illness and suicidal ideation. In 2019, Kay started BREATHE, a ministry to support parents of children with serious mental illness. BREATHE events include weekend respite retreats, online retreats, and free Zoom calls with mental health professionals. Kay was a board member of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and is active in mental health/suicide prevention efforts in Orange County, Ca. She is the author of several books including, Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough.   Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com       Show less  

Kay Warren has endured a number of setbacks in her life. Any one of them would be enough to rob of her happiness. But on...

Pastor appreciation month is hear!  On behalf of Bob, Doug, and the folks at Kairos Partnerships we want to say a big thanks for all you do.  We hope you enjoy the poem written by our friend Caleb Mangum. Lastly, we will be giving away books, a hand written poem, and other prizes all month long each Wednesday with our special podcast Romance novel title or Sermon title. Here are the ways to get your name in the drawings.  1. Subscribe, leave a review and email Dustin@lairospartnerships.org 2. If you are already subscribed, leave us a review and email Dustin@kairospartnerships.org 3. Share an MMP episode on one of your socials/tag Facebook and Instagram and email Dustin@kairospartnerships.org Resources On World Mental Health Day (October 10), Spiritual First Aid will join forces with Hope Made Strong and Biola's Rosemead School of Psychology/Mental Health in the Church Initiative to present the Church Mental Health Summit. The free online summit for church leaders is a one-day event that will be available on-demand Monday, October 10th from 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. ET.  Featured speakers include such prominent industry leaders in faith and mental health as Dr. Anita Phillips, John Townsend, Kay Warren, Danielle Strickland, Dr. Victor Counted, J.R. Briggs, and many more. Additional information and registration for the event are available at http://www.ChurchMentalHealthSummit.com.Information for coaching and spiritual direction can be found atwww.kairospartnerships.org We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line. Doug – doug@kairospartnerships.orgBob – bob@kairospartnerships.org If you are looking to grow in your leadership we highly encourage you to check out these free resources from Kairos Partnerships:5 Things In 5 Minutes - a weekly newsletter written by J.R. Briggs that is full of great leadership content that can be read in 5 minutes or less! Here's the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m For daily leadership content for you and your team follow Kairos Partnerships on Facebook and Instagram!Coaching is a powerful leadership tool that many pastors are taking advantage of through Kairos Partnerships, and the best part is you can try it for free!  If you want to schedule a free exploratory call with Doug, Bob, or another coach on the team head over to http://www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching and schedule your call today.**Monday Morning Pastor is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions www.onalimbproductions.com If this podcast adds value to you, your team, or your organization, consider (1) subscribing (2) leaving a review and (3) sharing it with others 

Pastors, you are not immune from experiencing struggles with mental health.  let that sink in.  Much of our job places us in the middle of some very tense and difficult moments in the lives of the people we serve.  These experiences can lead to some serious depletion and damage to our mental health.  We hope that: 1. You will hear something in this podcast that encourages you and helps you know that you are not alone and what you are going through is not because you don't _______ enough.  2. If you are struggling, get help, talk to someone there are many counselors and gifted thrapists who have deep wells of compassion for pastors.  3. Consider signing up and bringing your team the Church Mental Health Summit on October 10th you can sign up for free and find our more information @ http://www.ChurchMentalHealthSummit.com.  Resources Article on burnout: https://www.spiritualfirstaid.org/101-ways-to-overcome-burnoutOn World Mental Health Day (October 10), Spiritual First Aid will join forces with Hope Made Strong and Biola's Rosemead School of Psychology/Mental Health in the Church Initiative to present the Church Mental Health Summit. The free online summit for church leaders is a one-day event that will be available on-demand Monday, October 10th from 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. ET.  Featured speakers include such prominent industry leaders in faith and mental health as Dr. Anita Phillips, John Townsend, Kay Warren, Danielle Strickland, Dr. Victor Counted, J.R. Briggs, and many more. Additional information and registration for the event are available at http://www.ChurchMentalHealthSummit.com.Information for coaching and spiritual direction can be found atwww.kairospartnerships.org We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line. Doug – doug@kairospartnerships.orgBob – bob@kairospartnerships.org If you are looking to grow in your leadership we highly encourage you to check out these free resources from Kairos Partnerships:5 Things In 5 Minutes - a weekly newsletter written by J.R. Briggs that is full of great leadership content that can be read in 5 minutes or less! Here's the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m For daily leadership content for you and your team follow Kairos Partnerships on Facebook and Instagram!Coaching is a powerful leadership tool that many pastors are taking advantage of through Kairos Partnerships, and the best part is you can try it for free!  If you want to schedule a free exploratory call with Doug, Bob, or another coach on the team head over to http://www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching and schedule your call today.**Monday Morning Pastor is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions www.onalimbproductions.com If this podcast adds value to you, your team, or your organization, consider (1) subscribing (2) leaving a review and (3) sharing it with others 

Jenn Layte blessed the conversation with her journey and how she's helping others take those steps! Jenn is an author, Pastor and trained Spiritual Director. I love how she tells stories and help others tell better stories with their lives. Check out her LinkTree (https://linktr.ee/jenniferaglayte) and/or her website (https://jenniferaglayte.com/) to learn more about the work she's doing. There, you'll have the opportunity to join one of her online studies. Continue this conversation with us in our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterontheinside⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I spoke at the Thrive & Cultivate Summit in May with a bunch of other amazing speakers like Kay Warren, DJ Chuang and Nona Jones. You can purchase the entire conference here (use the code "JON" to give me credit): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thriveandcultivate.com/a/2147530379/oF6L4sE2⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterontheinside/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterontheinside/support

Kay Warren joins us to share how we can choose joy at all times, including life's most difficult seasons. Connect with Kay on Facebook and Instagram. Get your copy of Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough Sacred Rest Quest The definition of Quest is to search or seek for; pursue as if on a treasure hunt! Rest Quest is a personal encounter and adventure with God! The Vision of every Quest is to inspire hope, restoration, and dream catching for women in various seasons of life through a variety of unique retreat adventures! Learn more about A Sacred Rest Quest here. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

Sharifa Stevens and Kate Boyd join me on this episode. Y'all, these ladies absolutely blew me away. I am gobsmacked. Sharifa & Kate are the best of what a theologian should be: brilliant, passionate, principled, loving and clear. And they dropped knowledge for nearly an hour. I truly think every professing believer should listen to this podcast. Because it's not just about how we can help women utilize their God-given gifts and talents within the church... it's truly about how we can disciple people to the fullness of Jesus' vision for HIS CHURCH. WHEW!!!! Subscribe to Sharifa's newsletter: https://sharifahstevens.substack.com/ Buy Kate's book: https://www.anuntidyfaith.com/ You can continue the conversation in our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterontheinside⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I spoke at the Thrive & Cultivate Summit in May with a bunch of other amazing speakers like Kay Warren, DJ Chuang and Nona Jones. You can purchase the entire conference here (use the code "JON" to give me credit): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thriveandcultivate.com/a/2147530379/oF6L4sE2⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterontheinside/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterontheinside/support

In this continuation of the previous message, Rick and Kay Warren look deeper into how God can use your pain to transform you. They explain how your suffering can draw you closer to Christ and help you become more like him.

Join Rick and Kay Warren as they teach how God can use pain and suffering to bring about growth and transformation in your life and how that moves you closer toward fulfilling your purpose. In this continuation of the previous message, Rick and Kay Warren look deeper into how God can use your pain to transform you. They explain how your suffering can draw you closer to Christ and help you become more like him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

When something bad happens, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and want to run away. But in this message, Rick and Kay Warren teach that you can choose to run to God instead. They provide practical guidance for taking your pain to God and finding comfort and healing in his presence.

In this series, Pastor Rick and Kay Warren offer practical guidance and biblical wisdom to help people navigate the difficult journey of grief. They emphasize the importance of having hope in God, trusting in his plan, and surrendering to him. Join Rick and Kay Warren as they teach how God can use pain and suffering to bring about growth and transformation in your life and how that moves you closer toward fulfilling your purpose. When something bad happens, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and want to run away. But in this message, Rick and Kay Warren teach that you can choose to run to God instead. They provide practical guidance for taking your pain to God and finding comfort and healing in his presence. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

One of the most challenging transitions during a time of grief is moving toward the future rather than hanging around in the past. Join Rick and Kay Warren as they teach how surrendering to God can lead to hope and healing.

In this message, Rick and Kay Warren teach about the importance of surrendering to God in times of loss and grief, and how your trust in him will lead to peace. One of the most challenging transitions during a time of grief is moving toward the future rather than hanging around in the past. Join Rick and Kay Warren as they teach how surrendering to God can lead to hope and healing. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

The first step toward peace is to accept what you cannot change. Join Rick and Kay Warren as they continue to teach about God's presence in your grief and why it is essential that you rely on his presence and comfort during difficult times.

In this series, Pastor Rick and Kay Warren offer practical guidance and biblical wisdom to help people navigate the difficult journey of grief. They emphasize the importance of having hope in God, trusting in his plan, and surrendering to him. In this message, Rick and Kay Warren teach about the importance of surrendering to God in times of loss and grief, and how your trust in him will lead to peace. The first step toward peace is to accept what you cannot change. Join Rick and Kay Warren as they continue to teach about God's presence in your grief and why it is essential that you rely on his presence and comfort during difficult times. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

The Bible teaches that it is okay to argue with God. Join Rick and Kay Warren as explain that you can bring your doubts and complaints to God, and that doing so can be an act of worship.

Join Rick and Kay Warren as they teach about what to do when life doesn't make sense and you begin to doubt God's wisdom. The Bible teaches that it is okay to argue with God. Join Rick and Kay Warren as explain that you can bring your doubts and complaints to God, and that doing so can be an act of worship. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

When you begin to see yourself the way that God sees you, it will transform you and your life. Join Rick and Kay Warren for this message about what to do when life makes no sense.

In this series, Pastor Rick and Kay Warren offer practical guidance and biblical wisdom to help people navigate the difficult journey of grief. They emphasize the importance of having hope in God, trusting in his plan, and surrendering to him. Join Rick and Kay Warren as they teach about what to do when life doesn't make sense and you begin to doubt God's wisdom. When you begin to see yourself the way that God sees you, it will transform you and your life. Join Rick and Kay Warren for this message about what to do when life makes no sense. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

In this series, Pastor Rick and Kay Warren offer practical guidance and biblical wisdom to help people navigate the difficult journey of grief. They emphasize the importance of having hope in God, trusting in his plan, and surrendering to him. This biblical message from Pastor Rick teaches why, in order to heal, you must choose to grieve your losses. In this biblical message, Pastor Rick explains why grief is a necessary and healthy response to loss, and how avoiding it can keep you from moving forward in life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

In this series, Pastor Rick and Kay Warren offer practical guidance and biblical wisdom to help people navigate the difficult journey of grief. They emphasize the importance of having hope in God, trusting in his plan, and surrendering to him. In this message, Pastor Rick will show you how God can bring redemption and healing from tragedy and grief. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches the importance of empathy and compassion for those who are suffering and explains what the Bible means when it says we should weep with those who weep (Romans 12:15 NLT). To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

In this message, Rick and Kay Warren teach how God helps you overcome feelings of hopelessness and despair.

Join Rick and Kay Warren for this message about how to build your life on the solid truth of the Bible. No matter what comes your way, you can have a solid foundation to carry you through any circumstance. In this message, Rick and Kay Warren teach how God helps you overcome feelings of hopelessness and despair. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

In this message, Rick and Kay Warren teach that despite the brokenness of the world, you can still experience joy and hope in God, who is good and has a plan greater than any circumstance.

Join Rick and Kay Warren for this message about how to build your life on the solid truth of the Bible. No matter what comes your way, you can have a solid foundation to carry you through any circumstance. In this message, Rick and Kay Warren teach that despite the brokenness of the world, you can still experience joy and hope in God, who is good and has a plan greater than any circumstance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

Eric Hoke is the proprietor of "I Help Pastors Get Jobs", a wonderful website that does exactly what it says... help Pastors (and other folks in vocational ministry) transition out of church jobs and into the marketplace. He helps people follow the path that he himself has walked, and even more importantly, he still has skin in the game as part of a local church in NYC. You can continue the conversation in our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterontheinside⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I spoke at the Thrive & Cultivate Summit in May with a bunch of other amazing speakers like Kay Warren, DJ Chuang and Nona Jones. You can purchase the entire conference here (use the code "JON" to give me credit): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thriveandcultivate.com/a/2147530379/oF6L4sE2⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterontheinside/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterontheinside/support

Join Rick and Kay Warren as they teach how you can faithfully rely on the promises of God to find strength and hope in difficult times.

In this series, Pastor Rick and Kay Warren offer practical guidance and biblical wisdom to help people navigate the difficult journey of grief. They emphasize the importance of having hope in God, trusting in his plan, and surrendering to him. Join Rick and Kay Warren for this message about how to build your life on the solid truth of the Bible. No matter what comes your way, you can have a solid foundation to carry you through any circumstance. Join Rick and Kay Warren as they teach how you can faithfully rely on the promises of God to find strength and hope in difficult times. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

In this series, Pastor Rick and Kay Warren offer practical guidance and biblical wisdom to help people navigate the difficult journey of grief. They emphasize the importance of having hope in God, trusting in his plan, and surrendering to him. Life often doesn't make sense, and so we end up with more questions than answers. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches about the biblical basis for hope and how it helps you get through times of confusion and uncertainty. One of the fundamental questions in life is this: Is there hope? And if there is, where do you turn to find real hope? Join Pastor Rick as he teaches how you can have confident hope in God and how that hope can serve as a foundation to get through any circumstance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

My dude Ben Hardman comes by and PREACHES! Ben runs the Kingdom Dreams Initiative , where they bring to life the Good Work you have been uniquely created and uniquely called to do. He has a totally unique perspective on church and how to unleash folks with the skills, talents and gifts to make this world a better place. I'll be honest, you can't listen to Ben and then go to back to doing "church as usual". I think he'll challenge your perspective and hopefully open your mind to invest in people's kingdom dreams. You can continue the conversation in our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterontheinside⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I spoke at the Thrive & Cultivate Summit in May with a bunch of other amazing speakers like Kay Warren, DJ Chuang and Nona Jones. You can purchase the entire conference here (use the code "JON" to give me credit): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thriveandcultivate.com/a/2147530379/oF6L4sE2⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterontheinside/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterontheinside/support

Part 2 is here! This episode is super fun. Emily and her eldest son Coen set the interwebs ablaze when they released their exhaustive rankings of the best animated Disney films of all time. So, I got them on the podcast to chat about it... and we talked for 3 hours. You can continue the conversation in our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterontheinside⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I spoke at the Thrive & Cultivate Summit in May with a bunch of other amazing speakers like Kay Warren, DJ Chuang and Nona Jones. You can purchase the entire conference here (use the code "JON" to give me credit): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thriveandcultivate.com/a/2147530379/oF6L4sE2⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterontheinside/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterontheinside/support

This episode is super fun. Emily and her eldest son Coen set the interwebs ablaze when they released their exhaustive rankings of the best animated Disney films of all time. So, I got them on the podcast to chat about it... and we talked for 3 hours. This is just part 1!!!!!! You can continue the conversation in our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterontheinside⁠⁠⁠⁠ I spoke at the Thrive & Cultivate Summit in May with a bunch of other amazing speakers like Kay Warren, DJ Chuang and Nona Jones. You can purchase the entire conference here (use the code "JON" to give me credit): ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thriveandcultivate.com/a/2147530379/oF6L4sE2 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterontheinside/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterontheinside/support

Rediscovering Joy #3 | January 22, 2023 Jim Keena | Guest Speaker Big Truth: Because of our unity with Christ, live in unity with one another. “Joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that, ultimately, everything is going to be all right, and the determined choice to praise God in all things.” Kay Warren, Choose Joy A Message to Obey (Philippians 2:1-4) Because of this: “Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion.” Do This: “Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.” By Not Doing This: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.“ But Doing This: “Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” A Model to Follow (Philippians 2:5-11) “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” Relinquished: “Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage.” Incarnation: “Rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.” Crucifixion: “And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross!” Exaltation: “Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name.” Adoration: “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Reflection Questions: 1) Kay Warren’s definition of joy is: Joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that, ultimately, everything is going to be all right, and the determined choice to praise God in all things. Discuss her definition, then answer these questions: Are you joyful? If so, why? Does her explanation help you understand how Paul could be joyous in jail? (See Philippians 3:13 & 4:14) 2) In Philippians 2:1-2, Paul wrote of the “encouragement from being united with Christ.” Read John 17:20-23. In these verses, Jesus speaks of the believer’s unity with him and prays for their unity with one another. How does unity with Christ encourage unity with each other? And why is unity among Christians so essential? Compare John 17:20-23 & Philippians 2:2. Are there any similarities? 3) A sentence summary of Philippians 2:1-4 is, “Because of this do this by not doing this but doing this.” Discuss the four verses considering the sentence summary. 4) Compare and contrast Philippians 2:3 and 2:4. How do “selfish ambition” and “vain conceit” affect our relationships with God and others? 5) Discuss what Jesus said in Matthew 23:12. In the sermon, that verse was illustrated by the analogy of an Arch vs. an Inverted Arch. 6) Read Philippians 2:6-11. What do these verses teach us about Christ Jesus? How did Jesus humble himself (2:6-8), and how is Jesus exalted (2:9-11)? 7) In what ways did the Holy Spirit nudge your spirit from this section of Scripture? What do you sense that God was saying to you?

Kay Warren, co-founder of Saddleback Church will be one of the 35 speakers at Fresh Hope's upcoming Voices of Hope Conference.  In this episode, Kay talks about her topic for the conference.  She also talks with Pastor Brad about Rick, her recent retirement from Saddleback, and what she is doing now through her retreat ministry called Breath.    In this interview, you can hear Kay's heart and passion for those who love a child with a mental illness, as she knows this all too well.  She gives some honest and helpful insights to parents who love a child with mental health challenges. You don't want to miss listening to this interview! We encourage you to share this podcast with your friends via your social media connections. After listening to this podcast, we encourage you to email us at info@FreshHope.us with a comment or question we will share on our next podcast.   If you are listening to this podcast on iTunes, we encourage you to comment on the podcast. Or you can leave a voice message for us on the site:  www.FreshHope4MentalHealth.com. Pastor Brad Hoefs, the host of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, founded Fresh Hope Ministries, a network of Christian mental health support groups for those with a diagnosis and their loved ones. In other words, Fresh Hope is a Christian mental health support group.  Brad was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1995. He is a weekly blogger for www.bphope.com (Bipolar Magazine). He is also a certified peer specialist and has been doing pastoral counseling since 1985. Brad is also the author of Fresh Hope: Living Well in Spite of a Mental Health Diagnosis, which is available on Amazon or at www.FreshHopeBook.com.  Brad and his wife, Donna, wrote a second book for those who love someone with a mental health issue entitled Holding to Hope: Staying Sane While Loving Someone with a Mental Illness which is also available on Amazon. If you are interested in more information about Fresh Hope, go to www.FreshHope.us or email info@FreshHope.us, or call 402.932.3089.  #mentalhealth #freshhope  To donate to Fresh Hope, go to http://freshhope.us/donate/.   

“The church needs to be the safest place on earth where you don't have to whisper about anything. It is the place God intended for you to find life, love, relationship, comfort, and strength.” - Kay Warren I want to provide a warning that for the majority of this episode, our conversation is centered around mental health and suicide. Today my guest is author, speaker, advocate, and pastor's wife, Kay Warren. We talk about mental health, suicide, our Enneagram numbers, and the church she and her husband Rick founded and pastored for more than 42 years. Yes, you read that right – four decades serving at the same church! Kay discusses their intentionality and how she and Rick made it to the end of their pastoral journey with integrity, humility, and generosity. There is a moment when we get very personal and Kay opens up about the loss of her son, the 27 years God gave her with him, and how she found herself thrust into being an advocate for people with mental illness. Out of her experience, she founded an organization called Breathe, which provides a safe and welcoming community for families who have a child of any age with mental health challenges. Despite the hard nature of the topic, I hope you feel encouraged today by my conversation with Kay!Connect with JamieFacebook //  Instagram // YouTubeGET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Jeff and Jonny are LIVE together on this episode, catching up after a long summer, reminiscing over the last 400 episodes, and recalling some of the very memorable guests over the years, with cameo appearances by John Lynch, Kay Warren, Vinny Provenzano, and N.T. Wright. This was a blast to record, and you will enjoy this CLASSIC episode!Here are the links to the full episodes we reference in Episode 400:John Lynch - Episode 61Kay Warren - Episode 226Vinny Provenzano - Episode 286N.T. Wright - Episode 200Vinny's Website - We Chose Love.com

After a one-year search, Pastor Rick announced that he has found the next Senior Pastor of Saddleback — Pastor Andy Wood! This week, for a special service, Pastor Rick shares the journey of finding his successor and introduces Andy and Stacie Wood, who share how they gave their “Yes” to Jesus. Kay Warren also takes a moment to answer some general questions that may arise and what is next for her and Pastor Rick at Saddleback!