In celebration of CMA Fest 2023—a country music festival that takes place in Nashville, Tennessee—we’ve got a special episode showcasing country music and faith. We’ll revisit some favorite episodes from country singers who share their stories of heartache, joy, struggles and success–—and how they trusted God through it all, including interviews with  Brett Young,  Lathan Warlick,  Tayla Lynn,  Granger & Amber Smith,  Reba McEntire with her sisters Susie and Alice, and  Travis Tritt.



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Jesus Calling Podcast

Jesus Calling

Jesus Always

Jesus Listens

Past interviews: Larry Fleet,  Lauren Alaina,  Randy and Mary Travis,  Aaron Tippin,  Gary LeVox

Upcoming interview: Philip Yancey

CMA Fest 2023

Samaritan’s Purse: https://sampur.se/44HesSt



 Brett Young



 Lathan Warlick

 Luke 15 NIV



 Tayla Lynn

Loretta Lynn

Coal Miner's Daughter



 Granger & Amber Smith



 Travis Tritt

“Everything Is Beautiful”

Carlos Santana

Ray Charles

Eagles

 Common Thread



 Reba McEntire with her sisters Susie and Alice

Opry



Interview Quotes:

“I moved to Nashville and God said, ‘Here you go, here's your career.’ And from that moment on, I made writing songs important and I made being authentic in my songwriting important, because I feel like that is the only way to connect with your fans.” - Brett Young

“God was calling me to be a light out into the world.” - Lathan Warlick 

“I never felt abandoned. I never felt like God wasn't there. I always knew any time that I wasn't feeling God, it was because that was of my own doing. God is everything to me. Jesus is everything to me. You know, it's always been that way.” - Tayla Lynn

“If you believe like we do that God is sovereign, then [our son] River had three years on this Earth and all of our days are numbered and we have to surrender to that and accept that. And then just do the next best thing to try to move forward to still continue to grow our faith.” - Granger & Amber Smith

“I'm one of those people that can look back and say, honestly, my dreams have more than come true.” - Travis Tritt  

“When I don't have anything else to pray about, I just stop and I say, ‘Thank you, God, thank you. I don't know what's coming next. I don't know how I'm going to do this, but I just want to say thank you.’” - Susie McEntire-Eaton

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Peace for Everyday Life:     https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj

Peace in Uncertain Times:     https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u

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In celebration of <a href="https://cmafest.com/">CMA Fest 2023</a>—a country music festival that takes place in Nashville, Tennessee—we’ve got a special episode showcasing country music and faith. We’ll revisit some favorite episodes from country singers who share their stories of heartache, joy, struggles and success–—and how they trusted God through it all, including interviews with <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/hold-up-your-lost-dreams-to-god-brett-young-and-sarah-jakes-roberts/"> Brett Young</a>, <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/gods-unexpected-answers-to-our-toughest-questions-lathan-warlick-and-dr-william-cooke/"> Lathan Warlick</a>, <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/god-works-with-who-we-are-to-shape-who-were-meant-to-be-tayla-lynn-hannah-dasher/"> Tayla Lynn</a>, <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/dont-run-away-run-to-god-granger-and-amber-smith-chiquis-rivera/"> Granger & Amber Smith</a>, <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/the-faith-between-sisters-reba-mcentire-susie-mcentire-eaton-alice-foran/"> Reba McEntire with her sisters Susie and Alice</a>, and <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/wherever-god-leads-im-going-travis-tritt-tom-phillips/"> Travis Tritt</a>.   Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/">Jesus Calling Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/">Jesus Calling</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-always/">Jesus Always</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-listens/">Jesus Listens</a> Past interviews: <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/where-do-you-find-god-dr-michael-guillen-and-larry-fleet/">Larry Fleet</a>, <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/keeping-hope-alive-through-unexpected-losses-lauren-alaina-and-kreis-beall/"> Lauren Alaina</a>, <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/video/randy-mary-travis-faith-that-sustains-in-success-and-suffering/"> Randy and Mary Travis</a>, <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/god-makes-all-things-beautiful-in-his-time-aaron-tippin-isaiah-and-jude-kofie-bill-magnusson/"> Aaron Tippin</a>, <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/a-love-you-can-trust-at-all-times-gary-levox-and-dr-don-wilton/"> Gary LeVox</a> Upcoming interview: <a href="https://philipyancey.com/">Philip Yancey</a> <a href="https://cmafest.com/">CMA Fest 2023</a> Samaritan’s Purse: <a href="https://sampur.se/44HesSt">https://sampur.se/44HesSt</a>    <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/hold-up-your-lost-dreams-to-god-brett-young-and-sarah-jakes-roberts/"> Brett Young</a>   <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/gods-unexpected-answers-to-our-toughest-questions-lathan-warlick-and-dr-william-cooke/"> Lathan Warlick</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+15&version=NIV"> Luke 15 NIV</a>   <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/god-works-with-who-we-are-to-shape-who-were-meant-to-be-tayla-lynn-hannah-dasher/"> Tayla Lynn</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1FE0rls8gfQT3laAeRYNgl">Loretta Lynn</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3mM14WXoPaLRjjkmxHe99L">Coal Miner's Daughter</a>   <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/dont-run-away-run-to-god-granger-and-amber-smith-chiquis-rivera/"> Granger & Amber Smith</a>   <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/wherever-god-leads-im-going-travis-tritt-tom-phillips/"> Travis Tritt</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3rrrMhc76FDnS4N7wu2KfH">“Everything Is Beautiful”</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MsXN56oNCyqorqEPViWgQ">Carlos Santana</a>  <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1eYhYunlNJlDoQhtYBvPsi">Ray Charles</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ECwFtbIWEVNwjlrfc6xoL">Eagles</a>  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Common-Thread-Eagles-Various-Artists/dp/B000002L1S"> Common Thread</a>   <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/the-faith-between-sisters-reba-mcentire-susie-mcentire-eaton-alice-foran/"> Reba McEntire with her sisters Susie and Alice</a> <a href="https://www.opry.com/">Opry</a>    Interview Quotes: “I moved to Nashville and God said, ‘Here you go, here's your career.’ And from that moment on, I made writing songs important and I made being authentic in my songwriting important, because I feel like that is the only way to connect with your fans.” - Brett Young “God was calling me to be a light out into the world.” - Lathan Warlick  “I never felt abandoned. I never felt like God wasn't there. I always knew any time that I wasn't feeling God, it was because that was of my own doing. God is everything to me. Jesus is everything to me. You know, it's always been that way.” - Tayla Lynn “If you believe like we do that God is sovereign, then [our son] River had three years on this Earth and all of our days are numbered and we have to surrender to that and accept that. And then just do the next best thing to try to move forward to still continue to grow our faith.” - Granger & Amber Smith “I'm one of those people that can look back and say, honestly, my dreams have more than come true.” - Travis Tritt   “When I don't have anything else to pray about, I just stop and I say, ‘Thank you, God, thank you. I don't know what's coming next. I don't know how I'm going to do this, but I just want to say thank you.’” - Susie McEntire-Eaton ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7">https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7</a>  Bonus Podcasts:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw">https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw</a>  Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  <a href="https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C">https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C</a>  Peace for Everyday Life:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj">https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj</a>  Peace in Uncertain Times:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u">https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u</a>  What’s Good?     <a href="https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj">https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj</a>  Enneagram:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY">https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY</a>  ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling/">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling/">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Jesus_Calling">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/Jesus_Calling/?eq=jesus%20calling&etslf=5858"> Pinterest</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Jesuscallingbook?sub_confirmation=1">YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/">Website</a>

Millions have been encouraged and inspired by the words of the #1 best-selling 365-day devotional "Jesus Calling." Listen to real-life stories of faith as told by those who have experienced the power of living in His presence.

Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith

Millions have been encouraged and inspired by the words of the #1 best-selling 365-day devotional "Jesus Calling." Listen to real-life stories of faith as told by those who have experienced the power of living in His presence.

Jesus Calling

In celebration of —a country music festival that takes place in Nashville, Tennessee—we’ve got a special episode showcasing country music and faith. We’ll revisit some favorite episodes from country singers who share their stories of...

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