Guests

On this episode of Jesus Listens: Stories of Faith, we’re talking to mom, author, and entrepreneur Emily Ley, who’s the queen of organization. She walks us through how we can set ourselves up for success and get closer to the Lord in the process.

On this episode of Jesus Listens: Stories of Faith, we’re talking to two co-pastors whose lives intersected in a way that would have a life-saving impact. Walter Hooker and Andy Kaup pastor at Bellevue Christian Center in Bellevue, Nebraska. After struggling with health issues and praying for a resolution, Walter's pleas to God for an organ donor were answered through his own friend and co-pastor Andy. Listen to this amazing testimony to the power of prayer and how God divinely orchestrates circumstances in our lives for good. 

On this episode of Jesus Listens: Stories of Faith, we’re talking with YouTuber Rob Kenney, the creator of the popular "Dad, How Do I?" videos. Kenney's YouTube channel has reached millions who want to learn basic how-to's traditionally taught by dads. On this episode, he shares how to pray and reveals the times when he cried out to God for direction.

Pastor, speaker, and author Stacy Henagan joins our Peace For Everyday Life series to share how she was getting stuck in pain after the loss of her infant daughter, and that she found herself trying to fit God in a box because she didn’t understand His ways. Stacy says that “The key to moving forward out of disappointment and confusion with God is simply by learning to trust Him.”

Medical doctor, former Miss World, and coach Rolene Strauss shares how she struggled personally and professionally with comparison and self-confidence. She tells viewers, “God places certain situations in your life to enable you to use the opportunities to learn to grow, but also to help others and to inspire others.”

Author and CEO Kary Oberbrunner shares how distractions can lead to burnout and get in the way of God's purpose for our lives. Kary believes you can feel fully alive by asking yourself these three questions: Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going?

Former firefighter/EMT and author Jason Sautel shares the story of the terrifying moment when—trapped by burning flames—he realized that only by fully turning to Christ would he be able to find light over the darkness.

Pastor, author, and founder of Finding Rest Curtis Zackery shares how he came to realize he was doing work FOR God, but not WITH God. When he realized he couldn’t be sustained by his own strength, everything changed, and he found true rest by turning to the Lord.

Author, podcaster, and self-proclaimed “fun expert” Annie F. Downs shares how it is fun to be Christian when you tap into God’s joy.

Singer/songwriter Matthew West shares how God's plans are still at work within us evening during our most disappointing moments.

Speaker, consultant, and author Esther Fleece Allen shares how seasons of stillness can lead to renewal.

The Bachelor alum Madison Prewett shares how she has sought to stay true to her values and to God.