4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

Today on the 4:13, bestselling author and beloved mentor Sally Clarkson will show you how God’s grace empowers you to write a beautiful story with your life.

With rich insights and heartfelt guidance, Sally shares what it means to lead a life well-lived. She’ll help you discern what truly matters and give you practical ways to cultivate joy, step out in faith, and influence the world around you—even when you feel unqualified. 

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The storms of life can leave you feeling weary and weak. So how do you keep going when there seems to be no end to the storms that hit?

Well today, author and pastor Justin Kendrick will teach you how to build spiritual resilience in the face of hardship. He’ll start by reframing your understanding of suffering through a biblical lens as well as unpack how an accurate view of God and His love can transform your ability to endure. 

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Most of us are so used to notifications and alerts, pings and rings that even if we don't want to be on our phones so much, we don't know how to change it. Yet the constant flow of information is actually harming our brains, relationships, and emotional well-being, even if we don’t realize it.

Today’s guest, author and podcaster Carlos Whittaker, made a radical decision to disconnect from screens for two whole months, and what he l...

Forgiveness is one of the hardest choices we face—but it’s also one of the most powerful. Today’s guest, author Debbie Barr, reveals how forgiving others isn’t just an act of obedience to God—it’s a gift to ourselves.

Many people don’t realize this, but we pay a high price to our overall health when we cling to resentment, bitterness, and thoughts of revenge. So, through a blend of science, psychology, and Scripture, Debbie unpacks...

Have you ever heard of FOMO? It’s the “fear of missing out,” and it’s something we all experience in different seasons for different reasons. But what if you’re not missing out at all? What if—even if you’re not quite where you want to be—you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be?

In this episode, Meghan Ryan Asbury will help you see that the life you have is the life you actually want. She’ll equip you to cast off the pressures o...

On average, most people engage their phones around 2600 times a day. That’s a staggering number! Evidence shows we turn to our devices whenever we feel alone, tired, or in need of affirmation. Yet after scrolling, we only find ourselves overstimulated, depleted, and exhausted.

So, what happens when we unplug—and is that even possible when technology is so central to how we live nowadays?

Well today, Author Hannah Brencher will show...

“Church hurt” has become such a common phrase that it trends on social media, makes headlines, and is even the subject of a few documentaries. Yet within the church, we often struggle to talk openly about it. Not because we don’t care, but because we don’t always know how.

Well, if you’re one of the precious many who have been touched by church hurt, you’ll be encouraged by this honest and insightful conversation.

Today’s guest, Pa...

Calling all Bible study geeks—or anyone who’s ever been curious about the Bible!

On this episode of the 4:13, Bible teacher Mikella Van Dyke joins us to break down common misconceptions and reservations so many of us have about studying Scripture. Spoiler Alert: You don’t need a seminary degree to understand the Bible—you just need an open heart!

Mikella will teach you the Inductive Bible Study Method, which is a practical, empower...

In this very special BONUS episode, I’m taking you on a cozy visit to the College of the Ozarks where I got to sit down with author, speaker, and First Lady of the college, Laura Johnson. 

In honor of the National Day of Prayer, we’re talking about all things prayer journaling—how it helps us stay faithful in prayer, recognize God’s work in our lives, and grow spiritually through even the most challenging seasons.

Laura shares how ...

We live in a world that has become disciples of the internet. We’re addicted to distraction, consumed by endless notifications, and we idolize our instant access to a never-ending avalanche of information. But if all this connectivity is supposed to make life better, why are we more anxious, dissatisfied, and weary than ever?

New York Times bestselling author and counselor John Eldredge joins me today to offer a way out of the digi...

Can you truly trust again after betrayal? According to today’s guest, New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst, you can—but it takes wisdom, discernment, and healing. 

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the complexities of trust, exploring whether or not trust should be unconditional, what red flags to watch for within relationships, and how to avoid “living hurt” after you’ve been hurt. You’ll discover you can man...

On this episode of the 4:13, we’re diving into the joy-filled adventure of chasing whimsy—a path to discovering the uplifting, inspiring, and unexpected possibilities that await you every single day.

With his signature storytelling and winsome take on life, bestselling author Bob Goff reveals how whimsy isn’t just about enthusiasm—it’s a deeply purposeful way of living. It’s where intentionality meets curi...

For centuries, people have been searching for the good life. And more than that, they’re trying to live their highest good. But what does that look like? And is it even possible when life isn’t always good?

Well today’s guest, Mary Wiley, explains that God alone is our highest good, and anything we consider to be good in this world is simply an outflow of Him. So, living your highest good can only come from spending time in the pre...

We often try to do a lot for God, and we often try to do it all … without Him. Wouldn’t you love to let go of spiritual performance and reject the cultural expectation to live under pressure? Oh, my friend, me too! 

So today, Bible teacher Megan Marshman explores what it means to set aside our addiction to trying to figure everything out and relish a slower, compelling, powerful, and relaxed life with God. Instead of striving and t...

During times of transition—a move, a divorce, or a new season of life—the changes we face can really rattle us and shake us to our core. Sometimes it feels like we’re in the middle of a “lifequake,” and it can be scary. 

Well, today’s guest, author Tracie Miles, will equip you to say goodbye to the way things once were so you can embrace God’s future for you … even if it isn’t the future you expected. She’ll help you see that when ...

Are you tired of being stuck in the same self-defeating cycle of sin? Well, my friend, you can be free!

On this episode of the 4:13, author Kirby Kelly will give you a real-life battle plan to break the spiritual bondage of habitual sin. You’ll discover you are not alone in your struggle, and it’s not impossible to get unstuck.

Kirby explains how through the power of Christ and His provision within the body of Christ, you can find ...

Our culture has come unhinged from so many timeless values that what was once considered normal and healthy for your home is now countercultural. Habits like eating a meal together, praying as a family, and living a slower-paced life are no longer the norm.

So, in this demanding and chaotic world, how do we foster peace, simplicity, and stability for our families?

Well, today's guest, Jennifer Pepito, is going to help you establish...

Why don’t our churches today look like the church in the book of Acts? And could they? They can if we invite God to our church. Simply put, when God comes to church, revival results!

Today on the 4:13, Pastor Steve Gaines analyzes how churches can look just like the church of the first century. You’ll find out that we don’t need another program, another personality, or a great marketing plan to set our churches on fire. We need God...

Today on the 4:13, you’re going to see the Bible from the Garden to Glory! Author and Bible teacher Courtney Doctor will show you how to read the Bible as one big, beautiful story—a true story that reveals both our past and future and places us in the middle of the “already” and “not yet.”

You’ll discover how all the parts of the Bible fit together brilliantly as a unified whole, and you’ll be encouraged to live in hopeful anticipa...