Faith

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.

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.”

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.

NFL wide receiver Jordan Matthews shares how he learned a relationship with God, unlike a career in the NFL, isn’t performance-based.

Lori Allen of Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta and owner of Bridals by Lori shares how she’s had a lot of difficult moments, but is encouraged that the best is yet to come.

Author, entrepreneur, and mom of eight Angela Braniff shares how she broke free from the checklist, societal expectations, and judgment of others to live in the freedom of God’s plan.

Musician Adam Hambrick shares his experience as the spouse of a front line worker, the fear in facing the unknown, and the inspiration he’s found in his wife’s bravery. As we search for Peace in Uncertain Times Adam reminds us to look for a source of hope and to find peace in knowing that God is in control. Adam also shares his touching new song, “Between Me & The End of the World,” written for his wife and other first responders who are battling the coronavirus on the front lines.

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.

As a co-star of HGTV’s “Flip or Flop,” Christina Anstead found wellness in God's peace. As the pressure to perform took a toll on her health, as well her marriage, and she ultimately went through a difficult divorce, Christina shares how moments from her successes and her dark days led her back to wellness and a new journey toward God.

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.

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.