Perry and Shawna

The storms of life change us. Perry shares, “Knowing that Perry and Shawna is coming to an end is a storm in my life. But I know God does his best work in the storm! One of our bestie listeners, Stephanie, joins us this conversation about how storms wean us from the world and push Jesus deeper into our hearts.

Imagine that river of life flowing from Jesus’ wounde...

Maybe this is how you feel. Perry can relate. It’s the number one lie of the enemy, “You have to earn your salvation,” or, “You need to work hard to keep yourself in God’s family,” or, “You’ve sinned your way out of God’s family”

Perry kicks of a conversation with Jeff Schreve about the unshakeable grace of God that...

CS Lewis life was beautiful at the start. He had a father and mother who loved him. His mother was his joy. She helped fuel his God given joy and imagination.

And then his life went dark. His mother died, his father became an angry, grieving man and he was sent to an abusive boarding school.

Leah Boden, author of Chronicles of Wonder:  The Story-Formed Life of CS Lewisjoins us to share the defining moments of CS Lewis’ l...

As Shawna laid on her back in her sunroom, she allowed all her swirling thoughts to settle with the intention of just being with God – not reading her Bible or even praying – just being. Within moments she was overwhelmed by God’s love for her. God wants you to know how much He loves you.

CJ has absolutely hated himself since he was 7 years old. He recently asked God: Can you hear me? Is there a seat for...

Several years ago Steve Norman of Winning at Home was told that his position had been eliminated and he was escorted out of the building. He had done nothing wrong, nothing illegal or unethical.

Another time, while serving in a pastoral role with a church, he was let go and then required to accept the news publicly with joy.

So he knows a thing or two about being blindsided and walking into the unknown.

Steve shares insights f...

We want our kids to have a deep authentic relationship with Creator of the Universe. How do we get there? How do we get the Jesus we so love to be the Jesus they so love?

Dave Rahn, co-author of Grit & Joy: Help For Bewildered Families of Teens joins us with insights from decades of experience co-mingling with Youth for Christ and as a professor at Huntington University to speak into helping our young people come aliv...

When we have unfulfilled longings it’s hard to trust God for His timing. But even with all our questions and heartache we’re reminded in scripture that we can trust that God’s timing is perfect!

Perry and his bride Teresa were just on their 40th anniversary trip to Italy and Ireland. And on a sunshiny morning in St. Peter’s Square in Rome they met Jorge. Jorge asked Perry to take his picture with St. Peter&r...

Are you weary and frustrated with your kids…with yourself?

In a moment of anger, Amber was yelling at her kids when she realized the neighbor had come over to drop something off. “Oh no! Did she hear my outburst?” she wondered. That was the moment she knew she needed to address the anger that often undermined her mothering.

Amber Lia is a best-selling author. Her newest book is the devotional - Untriggered: ...

“For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ. And so through him the ‘Amen’ is spoken by us to the glory of God.” (2 Cor. 1:20)

Bible scholar Dr. Jeremy Grinnell joins the team to take on Bible questions.

Sometimes Perry doubts God’s promises. But he’s growing in trust bec...

We all have moments when we feel anxious – in every phase of life. How can we know if our child needs professional help for their mental health?

Dr. Emilie DeYoung, Clinical Director and Counselor at Winning at Home, shares three things we can look for to help us discern if what our child is experiencing is a normal “life lesson” or if it’s time to ac...

Being incomplete is not God's plan. A narrow view of ourselves leads to instability and anxiety, hindering our ability to serve. We are created with core needs that must be met, designed to draw us closer to God.

Are your core needs being fulfilled? How can you determine this? What steps can you take if they are not?

Join us as Dr. Kathy Koch, author of Five to Thrive, explores the five core needs God created us with: Security, Ide...

What launches us into life strong and secure? Knowing the Father heart of God – His protection, healing, peace, provision, and presence.

Christian counselor, speaker, and author, Michelle Nietert, coauthor with Lynn Cowell of Strong and Secure: 100 Devotions for Young Women says, “We believe that God desires a deep and intimate relationship with each of us”...

Shawna’s daughter remembers being left at Costco, but Shawna remembers it differently.  Shawna admits there have been times she felt God had abandoned her. But God remembers it differently.  He didn’t leave. He never does. God is with you. You were created for a relationship with Him by Him! He’s not going to leave you.

Listener, Dawn, calls in to...

Do you feel rested and at peace? Or are you bombarded with obstacles keeping you from true soul rest? 

Tessa Afshar, author of The Rested Soul, in an attempt to “rejection proof” her life landed instead in a pit of anxiety. She found the rest her soul was longing for in the One who will never reject you.

As Tessa shares her journ...

Maybe it’s YOU!

When we feel attacked our brains slip into enemy mode.  In other words, when we feel that someone is not for us, we assume that they are against us, and it’s game on!

Longtime author and neuropsychologist, Dr. Jim Wilder, says we can be in enemy mode for a moment, a longer period of time, or allof the time.  ...

It wasn’t one big event that caused her to doubt her faith, it was more like a million paper cuts.

Niki Hardy, author of God, Can We Chat?  knows what it’s like to look for answers and certainty to save your faith, but the truth is, certainty is a fickle friend. God and faith are a mystery after all.

Looking at her today: mission...

Life is messy because life is about relationships and relationships are messy!

Yet, life is better when shared with the ones you love. And as Christ followers, we are called to be messengers of reconciliation. So, it’s important that we learn to repair our relationships.

Justin Whitmel Earley is a lawyer, speaker and author. He joins us to ...

At 11 years old George was taken from his family, trained as a child soldier, and forced to hurt his own people.

Edelin’s husband had an affair. She didn’t realize how deeply his betrayal affected every aspect of her life.

Joseph was in prison for selling meth - which was the result of a lifetime of hurt.

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Shawna couldn’t shake the deep sadness she was feeling. With friends, she asked God what she should do. As she obeyed, God pressed deep into her heart that He is the hope of the world. (Romans 15:13) 

Next, the more Shawna tries to control everything the more anxious she becomes. Is there a connection between trusting God and experiencing greater peace and joy?