Photographer and Purpose Hotel founder Jeremy Cowart says, “Greatness should serve a greater purpose.” He shares his mission to combine empathy and creativity, and reveals how God helped him unexpectedly find his true calling. _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about “I’m Possible” by Jeremy Cowart: https://amzn.to/2TUPbEn ➤ Check out The Purpose Hotel: https://www.thepurposehotel.com/ _________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook:...

Rodeo star and broadcaster Anthony Lucia was born into a family well-known across the rodeo scene. As Anthony’s star began to rise, he moved out his father’s shadow and into his own identity. As a result, Anthony’s relationship with his father became strained, until father and son came back together in an unexpected but beautiful reconciliation.   #JesusCalling #JesusCallingPodcast #JesusCallingDevotional   ____________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ...

Television host Elisabeth Hasselbeck shares stories from each of her TV roles and reveals that the harder she looked for her “calling,” the more she found herself running ahead of God. As she’s navigated a season of change, Elisabeth has learned to wait for God’s guidance, which has helped her identify her unique purpose in the world.  _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about “Point of View” by Elisabeth Hasselbeck:...

For decades, Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend have helped people learn how the mind works, and how our spiritual health affects our mental health. They collaborated to write the groundbreaking book Boundaries, which has helped millions of readers learn what scripture has to say about loving others but setting personal limits, and the scientific research that backs up these biblical principles. Dr. Townsend has also explored cutting-edge research on relational nutrients, which he wrote about in his...

For two decades, Jay DeMarcus has been making country music in the award-winning group Rascal Flatts, but his journey to the big stage was an unexpected one. Growing up in Ohio, Jay had no idea how to break into the music business. When he moved to Nashville after sending in a demo tape, he discovered chasing his dream was a lot easier than turning it into reality. #JesusCalling #JesusCallingPodcast #JesusCallingDevotional; ____________   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young:...

Randy Travis is one of country music’s most beloved performers. He and his wife Mary open up about Randy’s early years in music, his recommitment to faith, and how they clung to God when a devastating stroke threatened Randy’s life. #JesusCalling #JesusCallingPodcast #JesusCallingDevotional ___   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Randy’s new book, “Forever and Ever, Amen”: https://amzn.to/2Q9Shz0   ________________________ Enjoy...

Chonda Pierce is a standup comedian who’s passionate about her faith. In her new documentary “Unashamed,” in theaters May 7th and 9th, Chonda travels across the country speaking to people who have learned how to stand up for Christ, even when it comes at great cost. Today Chonda shares how she’s learned to let go of hangups that cause her shame and how to tell others about faith with kindness and boldness. ____________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤...

Worship leader Chris Tomlin and pastor and author Darren Whitehead share insight toward unlocking the mysteries in how we praise God. They weave their thoughts on worship into a new book they’ve written together called Holy Roar: Seven Words That Will Change the Way You Worship.  _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out where Chris Tomlin is performing near you: https://www.christomlin.com/ _________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: ...

As WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase rose through the ranks and became the world-famous “Million Dollar Man,” he was caught up in a destructive lifestyle that led him to the brink of losing everything that really mattered to him. Through God’s grace and his wife’s faith, Ted choose a new path and transformed his life forever. ___ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out where Ted is speaking near you: http://milliondollarman.com/ ➤ Learn more about Ted’s Heart of...

As WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase rose through the ranks and became the world-famous “Million Dollar Man,” he was caught up in a destructive lifestyle that led him to the brink of losing everything that really mattered to him. Through God’s grace and his wife’s faith, Ted choose a new path and transformed his life forever. ___ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out where Ted is speaking near you: http://milliondollarman.com/ ➤ Learn more about Ted’s Heart of...

Altar'd State is a faith-based retail clothing company committed to “standing out for good" by working with mission organizations to help people in the US and around the world. Two Altar’d State executives share why standing out for good is important to them and show us one of their partnerships in action—with Compassion That Compels, a ministry that brings comfort and resources to women undergoing cancer treatment. Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Altar’d State:...

Every night on her radio show, Delilah hears stories of the heart from her listeners, which she in turn shares with millions of other listeners around the world. Today we learn about the woman behind the microphone as Delilah tells us about her growing-up years and how she broke into broadcasting. Despite her broad reach, Delilah has discovered that the easiest way to change the world is by touching the lives of your own neighbors and friends, which she talks about in her new book, “One Heart...

Tim Tebow’s new film Run the Race reminds us to run after what’s most important: Jesus. Jesus Calling connected with the cast and crew of Run the Race to talk about the making of the film, and the faith of its creators and stars. Run the Race is in theaters now!

Michael McDowell has been racing since he was three years old, and always dreamed of becoming a NASCAR driver. He achieved this dream, but not without challenges along the way. He tells us about the ups and downs throughout his career, and how, through it all, he’s learned to surrender control and rely on God for true success.  

Jeff Hostetler led the New York Giants to their win in Super Bowl XXV some 1 ½ months after starting quarterback Phil Simms went out for the season with a broken foot. He tells us about his rocky start in the league, the family crises he endured during that time, and how he was able to realize the purpose for years of hard waiting as he learned to trust God’s timing in his life. _________ ➤ Jeff Hostetler’s Nonprofit, The Hoss Foundation: https://hossfoundation.org/

Tim Brown is a Heisman Trophy winner and a Hall of Fame Wide receiver whose NFL career spanned a record breaking 17 years. Tim’s motivation to succeed in life and in football was greatly driven by a desire to reconcile with his father, after a misunderstanding between them that happened when Tim was only 12 years old, that drove them apart for years. Tim recalls his early days with his family and that life-changing moment with his father that would define his path for over a decade. Survey...

Award-winning Contemporary Christian music artist David Crowder follows wherever God leads him to create, even when it takes him to unexpected places. David shares how his parents and growing up in church shaped his path, why he’s proud of the way the David Crowder*Band ended their time together and how, through his latest solo album “I Know a Ghost,” he came to recognize the power of God’s spirit living inside each of us ___ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling/ ...

Texas country music sensation Aaron Watson is a man of deep conviction and passionately dedicated to his family, his fans, and his faith. In this episode of “Stories of Faith,” Aaron shares how he uses music to spread hope and joy, whether through albums dedicated to hurricane relief or filling our hearts with Christmas cheer. He also tells us why he’s so transparent with his fans about the joys and heartaches he’s faced, and how he’s able to find God’s peace through it all.   _________ ➤...

On this episode of "Stories of Faith," country-gospel singer Susie McEntire Eaton shares about growing up in rural Oklahoma, the youngest of four kids in a family who worked their ranch and competed in rodeos. She recalls the stories of her early music days, touring with her sister Reba, and meeting her first husband on the rodeo circuit. When she became pregnant with their first child, Susie’s marriage took a turn she never expected. She candidly shares how she struggled with years of abuse...

On this episode of "Stories of Faith," we talk with the president of Christian Book Distributors, Ray Hendrickson, and his staff as they commemorate 40 years of ministering to the world with Christian products. Ray and the CBD staff share how they take great joy in sharing products that help their customers through tough times and grow their faith—products like our very own Jesus Calling. ____________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling/ ➤ FOLLOW us on...

[Video Stories] On this episode of "Stories of Faith," long time Jesus Calling reader Kathie Lee Gifford shares about what keeps her grounded after 50 years in entertainment and talks about a special new project she’s working on: a children's book, "The Gift That I Can Give." Also, Gospel singer TaRanda shares the heartbreaking story of the loss of her husband, how grief almost destroyed her, and how she ultimately found healing in Christ—the inspiration behind her latest music project, "The...

Country music stars Hunter Hayes and Deana Carter join us to share their journeys of rising to the top in the music industry, and why being followers of Christ is their highest calling.

Love Does for Kids authors, Bob Goff and Lindsey Goff Viducich, share about their work with children around the world and the importance of friendship.  

The New York Times bestselling author of "Girl, Wash Your Face," Rachel Hollis, shares how she found the courage to silence her own inner critic and then used those experiences to encourage other women to pursue their own passions without fear. #JesusCalling #StoriesofFaith #GirlWashYourFace #RachelHollis#nofear #adoption Survey link: http://bit.ly/2nJZtqj Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-calling-podcast-touching-stories-of-faith/id1081967443?mt=2

Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Today we visit with Mark and Danielle Herzlich. Mark is a Super Bowl-winning NFL linebacker with the New York Giants. Danielle is a new mom and a captain in the U.S. Army. By the time Mark and Danielle met in college, each had faced difficult battles in their young lives. Mark was a football star, destined for the NFL, when he found out he had a life-threatening cancer. And as Danielle began college, she was putting a life of domestic abuse behind her and...