Deeply Pulled by God
On November 29, 2018— my 18th birthday, to be exact— I submitted my application to become an intern at Joni and Friends, an organization to which I felt God was ...
21
Sep
21
Sep
What Worship Is
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada. And the Bible tells us to worship God with all our heart, and soul, and strength. Now, right there God is telling us to worship Him with everything we’ve got; everything that’s in us. ...
20
Sep
Your Pain “To Do” List
I’m Joni Eareckson Tada with a few final words on dealing with pain. And one way to deal with it is to make a to-do list. Because when that pain starts biting bad, I know I always follow a list of things ...
20
Sep
A Calf’s Joy
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada. And when I was growing up on a Maryland farm, I joined the 4-H club. And one of my projects was to raise a calf, which I loved doing. ...
19
Sep
Sensory Processing Challenges
This week, occupational therapist Jeannie Wronski is back on the podcast to continue our conversation about helping individuals with disabilities thrive. Jeannie will tell you that sometimes when children appear ...
19
Sep
Abiding in Jesus
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada with an old hymn I think you’ll remember, and if you do, sing along. Abide with me, fast falls the eventide; When darkness deepens, Lord with me abide. When other ...
19
Sep
Stand Up
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada, and although I cannot stand up on my feet; although I am paralyzed and live in a wheelchair, I’m standing up on the inside. Jesus helps me ...
18
Sep
Pain That’s Perplexing
It’s Chronic Pain Awareness Month, but I don’t feel like celebrating it. Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada. Chronic pain is nothing to celebrate. The only way I can “rejoice in the suffering” of pain is to let it drive me ...
18
Sep
Come Out!
Hi, I'm Joni Eareckson Tada. My friend Dana was in Uganda recently serving on a Wheels for the World team. And he met a disabled man called Semu who was brain injured and could not speak. For years, Semu had not said a word, ...
17
Sep
Your Helping Hand
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada and, oh my goodness, I need so much help. And it’s why I call this program "Joni and Friends.” When I'm in trouble, when I'm hurting, I need friends. Like, well, I ...
