When he was just 13, Ryan Sheckler became one of the world’s youngest skateboarding pros. At 17, he was the star of his own MTV reality show, and Ryan was pulled into the party lifestyle that came with his success. When he found himself with an alcohol addiction that threatened to bring down everything he’d worked for, Ryan began a journey of change that profoundly transformed his life, finding purpose in a new chapter of life. ___   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young:...

Faith, family, and military service gave country artist Craig Morgan a strong foundation that held him up after the tragic death of his 19-year-old son Jerry. Craig captured his pain in a song called “The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost,” which would touch countless lives across the globe. ___   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Craig’s new projects: https://www.craigmorgan.com ➤  Craig’s new show, “Craig’s World” on Circle:...

As a co-star of HGTV’s “Flip or Flop,” Christina Anstead found the pressure to perform took a toll on her health, as well her marriage, and she ultimately went through a difficult divorce. She shares how moments from her successes and her dark days led her back to wellness and a new journey toward God. ___   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ “The Wellness Remodel” by Christina Anstead: https://amzn.to/2RCPkct  ___   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: ...

As a contestant on ABC’s The Bachelorette, Army vet Luke Pell found himself propelled to sudden fame—and the criticism that comes with life in the public eye, which left him dealing with anxiety and depression. Luke relied on the faith that had gotten him through a near-death experience following his military service to keep his heart focused on God during this time. ___ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Luke’s music: lukepell.com  ...

CCM artist Zach Williams shares how God reclaimed his story as a struggling rock star and transformed his life so he could touch more lives than he could have ever imagined—thanks, in part, to a surprise collaboration with the legendary Dolly Parton. _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Zach’s album “Rescue Story”: https://www.zachwilliamsmusic.com _________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling  ➤...

Rich Wilkerson, Jr. is the pastor at VOUS Church in Miami, Florida. Rich descends from 4 generations of pastors on both sides of his family, including David Wilkerson, the writer of the classic Christian book, The Cross and the Switchblade. Today Rich tells us how he forged his own way in ministry amid his family’s rich legacy, and about his latest book Friend of Sinners: Why Jesus Cares More About Relationship Than About Perfection. He also opens up on the painful struggle he and his wife...

When he was growing up, Marc Mero dreamed to make it big as a pro athlete. As his WWE wrestling career took off, Marc thought he was living his dreams—until he realized his choices had brought him to a dark place he could’ve never imagined. After he recognized he’d been dreaming of the wrong things, Marc transformed his life, and now he’s spreading that life-changing hope to countless kids across the globe. ___ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out...

Nona Jones, head of faith-based partnerships at Facebook, shares how she overcame years of abuse and trauma to learn she’s more than what happened to her, and why she chose forgiveness as a way out of her shame. Today she connects with churches all over the world to help them share the Good News that saved her own life.   ____________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://jesuscalling.com/books ➤ Find out more about “Success from the Inside Out” by Nona Jones:...

By the time Lauren Alaina was 15, she was competing on “American Idol”— and subject to harsh comments on social media about what she wore to how much she weighed. The pressure eroded Lauren’s confidence, which was already crumbling under an eating disorder. Today Lauren shares how she learned to love herself, and how her family, faith, and therapy carried her to a better place, with hopes to help other young women avoid this trauma in their own lives.  _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by...

Lolo Jones is one of only ten athletes who have competed in both the Summer and Winter Olympic games. She shares how some of the hardest moments of her childhood helped her to compete on the world stage. _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://www.jesuscalling.com/books ➤ Find out more about the Hurdles of Hope Foundation: https://lolojonesusa.com/ _________ ➤ VISIT: https://www.jesuscalling.com/ ➤ SUBSCRIBE NOW to our FREE magazine! ...

Long ago, NFL Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner and CBS Sports' James Brown decided to live according to God’s playbook. Their journeys show the amazing things that happen when we trust God’s wisdom and timing. #JesusCalling #JesusCallingPodcast #JesusCallingDevotional;   LEARN MORE about the Resources Mentioned in the Episode: ➤ “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: http://bit.ly/JC-gray ➤ Jesus Calling Products, just for you! http://bit.ly/JCproduct-guide    ➤ Treasure House Phoenix:...

Southwest Airlines pilot Captain Tammie Jo Shults saved 148 passengers when she safely landed a plane after an engine exploded. In the middle of chaos, Tammie Jo’s conversation with God gave her peace and helped reveal a solution to landing. ___   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about “Nerves of Steel” and “Nerves of Steel for Young Readers” by Tammie Jo Shults: https://captainshults.com/ ___ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: ...

When Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph starred on ABC’s “The Bachelor,” they found out they shared something very important in common—their faith. Hear their unconventional love story and what they’re doing now since their season of “The Bachelor” ended.      ___   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Colton’s Legacy Foundation: https://www.coltonslegacy.org  ___   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ...

Renowned leadership coach John Maxwell shares the joy of understanding God and how, as He says in Jeremiah 29:11, God has “plans to give you a hope and a future.” John also shows why each of us has leadership qualities, if we’re positively influencing others.   ___ ➤ “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ “Leadershift” by John Maxwell: https://amzn.to/2DrvIAB  ➤ “The Leader’s Greatest Return” by John Maxwell: https://amzn.to/37vMGLT  ___ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: ...

ABC News' Linsey Davis shares how her faith has influenced her compassionate reporting style and her desire to spread a message of hope where the news isn’t always good.  _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ “One Big Heart” by Linsey Davis: http://bit.ly/one-big-heart  _________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling  ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: ...

We're celebrating the National Finals Rodeo 2019 kickoff this week with a few special guests: 24-time PRCA Pro Rodeo champion Trevor Brazile and his son Treston, along with world champion tie-down roper Tyson Durfey and his wife, country music artist Shea Fisher! They each open up about their faith journeys and how God has stayed close to them through all life's ups and downs. #JesusCalling #JesusCallingPodcast #JesusCallingDevotional ___ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young:...

Every year, the women of Brookland Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina hold an annual Women’s Day for the community, where they lift each other up in faith. Jesus Calling was honored to listen to mothers, daughters, and friends discuss the importance of community and talk about their weekly prayer call, where they read Jesus Calling together, pray for each other and pray for the women attending their event. And don’t miss our special bonus interviews to help us celebrate Small...

Music legend Gloria Gaynor’s 1978 blockbuster hit "I Will Survive" means many things to fans across the world. Today we learn the story behind those words, and how Gloria's strong faith has fueled her to keep going through good times and bad. ___ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about “Testimony,” the new album from Gloria Gaynor: https://www.gloriagaynor.com/ ___   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤...

Star of stage and screen Kristin Chenoweth shares how faith and family have been her solid foundation throughout her life, and why she’s determined to help young performers coming behind her.  ___   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Kristin’s latest projects: https://www.officialkristinchenoweth.com/ ___   ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling   ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: ...

At age 16, Cyntoia Brown received a life sentence for murder. After 15 years of rebuilding her life, Cyntoia was granted clemency and walked out a free woman in August 2019. But she says, “It wasn’t until I came back to God and I just let Him take over—that's when I was free.”  Cyntoia’s husband Jamie joins her to share the miraculous story of how God brought them together, and how He’s using their relationship to strengthen each other and help others find justice and mercy. ___   ➤ Read...

This week we feature two women at The Next Door, a nonprofit, faith-based organization that provides resources to help women get a fresh start after incarceration and/or addiction. Lauren and Aja share how they descended into lives of hopelessness because of traumas and emotional issues, and how finding a new relationship with God and their Next Door community helped them turn their lives around. _________   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more...

For decades, we’ve enjoyed Rita Wilson’s work as an actor and producer. But Rita’s talents extend far beyond the movie set: she’s just released her fourth studio album called “Halfway to Home.” Rita shares how God has stayed by her side through life’s ups and downs, and why it’s never too late to chase a new dream. And as a BONUS, we’re joined by bluegrass sensation Rhonda Vincent. Rhonda tells us about growing up in her very musical family along with some of the blessings and miracles God’s...

Kay Warren is the co-founder of Saddleback Church with her husband, Rick. For more than ten years, Kay has been a tireless advocate for those living with mental illness. She shares how she and her husband Rick met, the beginnings of Saddleback Church, and her fight for her son’s life as he struggled with mental illness. _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: jesuscalling.com/books ➤ Find out more about Kay’s book “Choose Joy”: kaywarren.com/choosejoy _________ ➤ LIKE us...

Even if you see yourself as ordinary, God has blessed you with talents to use in extraordinary ways. Today’s guests—pastor Mark Eaton and The Singing Contractors duo, Josh Arnett and Aaron Gray—use their unique talents from God to reach others. #JesusCalling #JesusCallingPodcast #JesusCallingDevotional __________   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: http://bit.ly/JCgrayleathersoft  ➤ Find out more about Mark Eaton’s ministry: http://eatonleadership.org  ➤ Get The Singing...