How a Wheelchair Has Taken Me Places I Never Dared to Imagine
Jenny Smith was a typical teenager—a gymnast who loved makeup, played in a band, and was active in her church youth group. But at 16 years old, she sustained...
9
Sep
2
Sep
Fueled by Faith
"God has truly become my hands and feet... Grief is big but I know that God is stronger and his comfort is paramount...
26
Aug
Tested by Fire
On her 60th birthday, shortly after receiving a Teacher of the Year award, Vicki Zoradi was diagnosed with an innocuous kidney stone. When the kidney stone...
19
Aug
Singing in the Dark
We all experience darkness. Perhaps darkness has come for you in the form of a painful loss, a chronic illness, deep loneliness, or perpetual anxiety. Because...
14
Aug
Writing a Different Story: A letter to the Mission Board
It is commonly assumed “a picture is worth a thousand words,” but what happens if that picture can’t be seen? For someone who is blind, a picture has no...
12
Aug
Pursuing Contentment
Is it possible to be content in any situation? When faced with circumstances outside your control, it can be easy to feel lost and hopeless. But you are...
5
Aug
Mental Health Challenges and Belonging in the Body of Christ
"What does the church bring to the table? We specialize in love and human kindness, manifested in Christ-like friendships...
29
Jul
Mental Health and Loving our Neighbors Well
How do stigma and the language we use affect those struggling with mental health? This week on the podcast, Dr. John Swinton is joining Crystal to discuss...
23
Jul
Bringing Lonely People into The Body of Christ
“Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.”Psalm 25:16 Trevor was born four months premature with cerebral palsy, an enlarged heart, underdeveloped organs, a ...
22
Jul
Marriage Reflections
This week on the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast, find encouragement from three couples you'll recognize from previous episodes of the show. Discover the…
