[BONUS] Jesus Calling Scripture Study: The Story of Abigail with Nicole C. Mullen

Welcome to a special scripture-focused bonus episode of the Jesus Calling Podcast, in which we hone in on the character of Abigail in the Bible with singer/songwriter, author and Dove Award-winning artist Nicole C. Mullen. Nicole shows us how we can apply Abigail’s courageous principles to our own …

Trusting God Through Trauma and Transition: Trey Tucker & Kit Willis Rutherford

What happens when the question “Am I enough?” follows you into every part of your life? For mental health therapist Trey Tucker, that question isn’t just theoretical—it’s something he’s seen affect the lives of countless men and one he’s wrestled with himself.  Then, writer and mother Kit Willis R…

Present and Imperfect: Showing Up in Our Weakness ft. First Lady Maria Lee and Brooke Taylor

What starts as a single “yes” can influence a lifetime. In this episode, we speak with Tennessee’s First Lady Maria Lee, who shares how a short summer of ministry in Nashville turned the trajectory of her life—from teaching in a classroom to serving alongside her husband in public life—and taught h…

[JESUS LISTENS MONTHLY SERIES] God, Help Me to Trust Your Grace: Ruth Chou Simons

Author and artist Ruth Chou Simons joins Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer to share her journey of faith, from immigrating to the U.S. as a young girl to raising six boys while writing and creating art that points others to Christ. Ruth opens up about the struggles of striving for approval and how s…

Unlearning the Need to Impress God and Each Other: Rebecca St. James & Zahriya Zachary

This week, we’ll hear from Rebecca St. James, a Grammy and Dove award-winning contemporary Christian music artist. When Rebecca’s family moved from Australia to the U.S. when Rebecca was a teen, they faced serious financial struggles—the kind that forced them to rely completely on each other and ou…

Fear Comes Free, Hope Takes Effort: Jon Acuff & Leland Vittert

This week, we’ll hear from Jon Acuff, a bestselling author and speaker who turns personal challenges into practical lessons for living with intention and resilience. From mastering goals to overcoming negative thinking, Jon shares insights that help listeners navigate life’s “hard middle” and keep …

[BONUS] Jesus Calling Scripture Study: The Book of Romans with J.D. Walt

Welcome to a special scripture-focused bonus episode of the Jesus Calling Podcast, where we take a look at the book of Romans with pastor and author J.D. Walt. J.D. walks us through Romans and how it illuminates a “darkness to light movement, chaos to love, and chaos to new creation.”   Links, Pr…

Beyond the Bottom Line: Michael Leach & David Meltzer Trust God’s Plan When Everything Is Lost

This week, we’ll hear from Michael Leach, who went from the high-pressure, competitive world of the NFL to navigating the intense landscape of national politics, ultimately becoming the first-ever Chief Diversity Officer in the White House. Leach reveals the defining moments—from simple childhood b…

[BONUS] Jesus Listens Prayers For Every Season: Spring

Welcome to this special bonus episode of the Jesus Calling Podcast, inspired by the topical themes from Sarah Young’s seasonal prayer devotional, Jesus Listens: Prayers for Every Season. Today we are featuring guests who share stories of renewal, restoration, and the vibrant hope that comes with st…

Even Christians Struggle with Addiction and Forgiveness: Jonathon M. Seidl & Yana Jenay Conner

This week, we welcome writer Jonathon M. Seidl, who transparently shares his struggle with alcoholism. Jonathon opens up about how he turned to alcohol as a solution to his problems, the breaking point moment when he realized something needed to change, and the real, raw, honest circumstances that …