This week’s stories are set an ocean apart, but share a common thread of two individuals placing their trust in God to be a lighthouse in the dark while mapping a new course for their lives. 

Joseph Rojas, the lead singer of the Christian rock band Seventh Day Slumber, candidly shares a background where abuse, addiction, and suicidal ideation haunted his days, and how that led to a rock-bottom moment in the back of an ambulance, where he had a life-changing encounter with God. Author and podcaster Monica Swanson is a mom to four boys who she decided to start homeschooling when they were elementary age. Though Monica and her husband initially had doubts about handling the boys’ education, they leaned into the task and discovered some of the benefits of this type of education, and now help others who desire to choose this route for their own families. 



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Jesus Calling for Easter



Joseph Rojas

Seventh Day Slumber

Third Day

Skillet

Prayer Chain

Bleach

 Unveiled Skies: Conquering Emotional Battles



Monica Swanson

 Deuteronomy 6 NIV

www.monicaswanson.com

 Becoming Homeschoolers



Interview Quotes:

“It was hard to believe that if there really is a God and He's holy and good, what would He want with someone as messed up as me?” - Joseph Rojas 

“I gave my heart to Him. I was talking with my heart to God. I don't remember exactly what I prayed, probably something along the lines of, God, if you'll still have me, if you still want me, I'll give my life to you.” - Joseph Rojas 

“When I saw the people come forward and give their hearts to the Lord, I said, ‘That's what I want to do.’” - Joseph Rojas

“I wish that someone would have told me earlier on that I need to quit looking to everybody else to try to tell me who I am…At the end of the day, if you want to know who you are, you should ask the One who created you, and He will tell you that you're not a throw away, that you're not a lost cause, that you're not too fat, that you're not stupid, that you're not worthless. He'll tell you that you are loved beyond measure.” - Joseph Rojas

“Faith has been a huge element of our homeschool experience, mostly because we've been able to live out the Deuteronomy chapter six idea of talking about God's commands as we get up, as we walk along the road, as we lie down.” - Monica Swanson

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

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

What’s Good?     https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj

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This week’s stories are set an ocean apart, but share a common thread of two individuals placing their trust in God to be a lighthouse in the dark while mapping a new course for their lives.  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/josephslumber/">Joseph Rojas</a>, the lead singer of the Christian rock band <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kFLnclYFc3gzpNt13wim5">Seventh Day Slumber</a>, candidly shares a background where abuse, addiction, and suicidal ideation haunted his days, and how that led to a rock-bottom moment in the back of an ambulance, where he had a life-changing encounter with God. <a href="https://monicaswanson.com/">Author and podcaster Monica Swanson</a> is a mom to four boys who she decided to start homeschooling when they were elementary age. Though Monica and her husband initially had doubts about handling the boys’ education, they leaned into the task and discovered some of the benefits of this type of education, and now help others who desire to choose this route for their own families.    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 interview: <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/rooting-our-identity-in-christ-brandi-rhodes-dr-sasha-shillcutt/"> Brandi Rhodes</a> Upcoming interview: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2789663/">Savannah Guthrie</a> Thank you to our sponsor: <a href="http://www.give.cru.org/">www.give.cru.org</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-calling-for-easter/">Jesus Calling for Easter</a>   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/josephslumber/">Joseph Rojas</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kFLnclYFc3gzpNt13wim5">Seventh Day Slumber</a> <a href="https://www.thirdday.com/">Third Day</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/49bzE5vRBRIota4qeHtQM8">Skillet</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iZ7DXca7BZ7e2PbhIYL5z">Prayer Chain</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VLj1qK2dmR3P2yMNTSn2Y">Bleach</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unveiled-Skies-Conquering-Emotional-Battles/dp/B0CR8175NW/"> Unveiled Skies: Conquering Emotional Battles</a>   <a href="https://monicaswanson.com/">Monica Swanson</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=deuteronomy+6&version=NIV"> Deuteronomy 6 NIV</a> <a href="https://monicaswanson.com/">www.monicaswanson.com</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Homeschoolers-Education-Strong-Family/dp/031036762X"> Becoming Homeschoolers</a>   Interview Quotes: “It was hard to believe that if there really is a God and He's holy and good, what would He want with someone as messed up as me?” - Joseph Rojas  “I gave my heart to Him. I was talking with my heart to God. I don't remember exactly what I prayed, probably something along the lines of, God, if you'll still have me, if you still want me, I'll give my life to you.” - Joseph Rojas  “When I saw the people come forward and give their hearts to the Lord, I said, ‘That's what I want to do.’” - Joseph Rojas “I wish that someone would have told me earlier on that I need to quit looking to everybody else to try to tell me who I am…At the end of the day, if you want to know who you are, you should ask the One who created you, and He will tell you that you're not a throw away, that you're not a lost cause, that you're not too fat, that you're not stupid, that you're not worthless. He'll tell you that you are loved beyond measure.” - Joseph Rojas “Faith has been a huge element of our homeschool experience, mostly because we've been able to live out the Deuteronomy chapter six idea of talking about God's commands as we get up, as we walk along the road, as we lie down.” - Monica Swanson ________________________ 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> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jesuscalling?lang=en">TikTok</a>

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This week’s stories are set an ocean apart, but share a common thread of two individuals placing their trust in God to be a lighthouse in the dark while mapping a new course for their lives.  , the lead singer of the Christian rock band ,...

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