Can I Get Back Up When I Want To Give Up? With Shawn Johnson [Episode 379]

Get Up Give Up Shawn Johnson

When life gets hard—really hard—it can be tempting to throw in the towel. But today you’re going to hear an incredibly powerful testimony of why you shouldn’t.

Pastor Shawn Johnson talks about how he received a devastating brain disease diagnosis that left him wrestling with despair, doubt, and the desire to give up on everything, including his faith and his future. But through vulnerability, community, and choosing to worship even in the middle of his pain, Shawn discovered that joy can coexist with suffering.

Spill the Beans LIVE with Margaret Feinberg at Fresh Grounded Faith Fargo, ND [Episode 310]

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Today, you’re coming with me to Fargo, North Dakota for a Fresh Grounded Faith event. I’m sitting at the bistro table with author and speaker Margaret Feinberg and singer-songwriter Michael O’Brien, and we are spilling the beans!

We talked about how to get into the habit of meeting with God and the difference between your gifting and your calling. And we also got really honest about how to forgive when you don’t want to or feel like you can’t.

Can I Be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide? With Dr. Matthew Sleeth [Episode 193]

Force Life Culture Suicide Dr. Matthew Sleeth

Every single day, someone in our world is thinking about choosing suicide. It isn’t just one or two people, but ten million Americans will consider killing themselves in the upcoming year. That’s an alarming number!

But today’s guest, Dr. Matthew Sleeth, believes Christians—and our churches—can be the first to offer hope. As a physician and minister, Dr. Sleeth will give you the practical and spiritual tools you need to help those who are wrestling with suicidal thoughts.

Spill the Beans LIVE with Jo Dee Messina and Nicole C. Mullen at Fresh Grounded Faith Springfield, MO [Episode 186]

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We are spilling some sizzlin’ hot beans today! Nicole C. Mullen and Jo Dee Messina joined me for Fresh Grounded Faith in Springfield, Missouri, where we answered some really great questions from the audience!

I talked about how I memorize Scripture and the messages I speak from stage. And, believe me, whether you’re blind like I am or you have perfect 20/20 vision, I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve that can help you too as you memorize, well … anything!