Happy Friday friends! I’m thrilled to begin our Encounter Series today! This summer we’ll be focusing on stories of how a person encountered Christ, how they began living their life for Jesus, and what their life looks like now. Today I have the privilege of sitting down with JoAnn Doyle, author of Women Who Risk: Secret Agents for Jesus in the Muslim World.

Throughout our life events take place that eventually become our past. How can these events, or “bread crumbs” help us find purpose and meaning in our current life? Today I sit down with my dear friend Jami Nato as we discuss life, hospitality, talking about purity with our kids, and so much more!

Shelby Houston was living her best life at college when she received a call from home that would change her life forever. On December 3rd, 2021 Shelby’s father, Richard Houston, was shot and killed in the line of duty. As Shelby and her family began to process their grief in the coming days, Shelby had a revelation from the Lord: Jesus died and forgave the man who killed her father just like he did for her. If Jesus could forgive this man, Shelby believed she could too. 

After a series of unfortunate events, newlyweds filled with hopes and dreams found themselves in a desperate situation and needing to provide for their family. Fox and Rob Richardson decided to take matters into their own hands and after a botched bank robbery this couple found themselves behind bars and separated from their children.

After enduring years of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse Lacy packed up her four children and ran to freedom while being chased by a knife. Ya’ll this is no movie script, this is real life!

n 2012 Branden found himself alone in a prison cell facing life in prison after murdering his close friend. After battling years of anger, addiction, and living a life of rebellion, in a solitary confinement cell in a maximum security prison, Branden met Jesus. It was in that cell that the course and purpose of his life was forever changed. 

In a post Roe Vs. Wade society the world is looking at churches and christians and asking, “Now what?” How will christians in America continue fighting for every life made in the image of God? How can churches and christians have a womb to tomb pro-life ethic? Is it possible to break through political barriers and culture wars to love and serve those in need?

I am thrilled to have this conversation with former NFL player Benjamin Watson. Along with being a former tight end, Benjamin is a writer, a speaker, and an activist.

Hey friends, Mother’s Day is right around the corner and today’s conversation with Katie Faris is an important conversation about the hardships, sorrows, and grief that can come with motherhood. 

Hey friends! Today’s episode is a conversation I’ve been wanting to have for a long time. Today’s guest is Tish Harrison Warren. If you’ve been around since 2021 I guarantee you’ve heard me talk about her book Prayer in the Night. 

Hi friends! Today on the show we have a Happy Hour first-timer, Bethany Barnard. Bethany is a contemporary Christian music artist who was signed to Sparrow Records in Nashville, TN, under the stage name Bethany Dillon at just 14 years old!

Do you struggle with living in the past? Do you find yourself worrying about the future? I’m sure at some point in your life you would answer those questions with a big YES! Today I sit down with Jeanne Stevens and discuss how it’s possible to find truth and peace by living in the present.

Have you ever asked yourself if you’re worshiping God with your physical body? Have you ever asked if the body is important to Jesus? On today’s show I sit down and answer these questions with author of A Body of Praise: Understanding the Role of our physical bodies in Worship, David Taylor. 

Today’s guest is founder of Activate Global and creator of Elevate,  Jessica Hotz. Activate Global is a ministry committed to taking the love of Jesus to the most challenging places around the world. This mission is accomplished through the planting of sustainable churches and providing resources for people to create kingdom-minded business, like Elevate, that focus on empowering families.

Hey friends, today is part three of the four-part series of reaching Unreached People Groups. If you haven’t listened to our first two episodes, go back and listen to David Platt and Steven Morales to hear how God is moving around the world! Today’s episode is with my friend Andy Kampman. Andy is a pastor at my home church, The Austin Stone, and leader of Launch Global

Hey friends! Welcome back to part two of our four part series, Unreached People Groups. Last week you heard how over 3 billion people around the globe have never heard the name of Jesus. Today I’m excited to sit down with Steven Morales and discuss the fastest growing church in the world! Steven is an amazing storyteller and pastor based in Guatemala City.

Hey friends! I pray Easter weekend was a blessing for you and your people! We enjoyed a Good Friday service where we reflected on the sacrifice of Jesus, and then celebrated his resurrection on Sunday with our family and friends.

Today’s episode is the first of a four part series: Unreached People Groups. Our first guest is new to the Happy Hour but a long time friend, David Platt.

Hey friends! Today I sit down with my long-time friend, Lisa Whittle. For those that don’t know, Lisa does all the things! She is the founder of Called Creatives, Bible teacher, best-selling author, and host of podcasts Ministry Strong and Jesus Over Everything. On today’s episode we discuss Lisa’s newest book releasing April 18th, God Knows.

Let’s be honest, relationships are complicated. Whether it’s a relationship with a family member, a church, or even food, relationships are layered with complexities! On today’s episode I discuss these complexities with Kendall Vanderslice.

Hey friends! I am thrilled to have a conversation with a first time guest to the Happy Hour and a new friend, State Representative Trenee McGee. I first heard of Trenee while attending the Stand For Life conference and knew pretty quickly I wanted to learn more about her. 

Hey, ya’ll! Today I’m excited to welcome Katie Davis Majors back to the Happy Hour! Katie was on episode 208 and we always have the best conversations!

In today’s episode we covered some important topics including her transition to living back in the United States after living in Uganda, dealing with anxiety, and a few practical ways she stays grounded when her anxiety is in full force.