On this episode of Jesus Listens, we hear from Daniel Maritz, a Youtuber and author, who shares how aspects of his life mirror the story of the prodigal son. He opens up about the pivotal moment when the pain of loss brought him to his knees, and how he found his way back through prayer.  



Guest’s Links Daniel Maritz’s Facebook: @MaritzDaniel

Daniel Maritz’s Instagram: @Daniel_Maritz

Daniel Maritz’s YouTube: @DLMChristianLifestyle

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On this episode of Jesus Listens, we hear from Daniel Maritz, a Youtuber and author, who shares how aspects of his life mirror the story of the prodigal son. He opens up about the pivotal moment when the pain of loss brought him to his knees, and how he found his way back through prayer.     Guest’s Links Daniel Maritz’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/maritzdanny/">@MaritzDaniel</a> Daniel Maritz’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniel_maritz/?hl=en">@Daniel_Maritz</a> Daniel Maritz’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNxMqTW2y6uZm3lbFsT_cwA">@DLMChristianLifestyle</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/">Jesus Calling Website</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jesuscalling?lang=en">TikTok</a>   *Episode produced by Four Eyes Media*

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

On this episode of Jesus Listens, we hear from Daniel Maritz, a Youtuber and author, who shares how aspects of his life mirror the story of the prodigal son. He opens up about the pivotal moment when the pain of loss brought him to his knees, and how...

[JESUS LISTENS MONTHLY SERIES] A Prodigal Son's Return Through Prayer: Daniel Maritz

This week, we explore how two individuals answered the call to serve those in need, and how their actions have sparked movements of care and compassion that are changing lives one small step at a time.

We’ll hear from Adrien Lewis, a devoted husband, father, and founder of CarePortal, an innovative platform that connects churches and communities to families in need. Adrien shares how a mission trip to Haiti transformed his life, shifting his perspective and leading him to put his faith into action. 

Later in the episode, we'll hear from Cara Finger, a foster and adoptive mom who—after witnessing children in foster care carry their belongings in trash bags—felt compelled to create My Bag My Story. This ministry provides quality bags for these children, giving them dignity and a sense of belonging during their most challenging transitions.



Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:

Jesus Calling Podcast

Jesus Calling

Jesus Always

Jesus Listens

Past interview:Evan Dougoud

Upcoming interview: Scott Morrison

Jesus Calling commemorative edition



Adrien Lewis

CarePortal

Global Orphan Project

Matthew 25:40 NIV



Cara Finger

My Bag My Story



Interview Quotes:

“I think God just gave us a bigger vision for our lives, a bigger purpose than we had before. We started to think about ourselves and what we could be part of to change the world, and how much that mattered to us, how much we wanted that, and how much we knew that Jesus wanted that for us.” - Adrien Lewis 

“Everybody has a chance at transformation. And connection is the thing that changes everything.” - Adrien Lewis 

“When we became foster parents, every child that came to us came through our door carrying their belongings. We were handed either a grocery sack, a trash bag, or nothing carrying the children's belongings, and it kept bothering me.” - Cara Finger

“Having a bag to carry your stuff in, to carry your belongings in is so important. It is very, very important for kids. If you are made to leave your home in the middle of the day or in the middle of the night, how some of these kids do, it's one simple thing that can make a child feel valued and seen.” - Cara Finger 

“Even though a bag seems really small, it makes a huge difference in a child's dignity and their organization and feeling like they have something to call their own, to carry their belongings in.” - Cara Finger  

“It is very important to give our life away somehow. We were not meant to not live in community. Everybody needs everybody.” - Cara Finger 

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Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C

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

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

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

Enneagram:     https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY

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This week, we explore how two individuals answered the call to serve those in need, and how their actions have sparked movements of care and compassion that are changing lives one small step at a time.
We’ll hear from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrien-lewis/">Adrien Lewis</a>, a devoted husband, father, and founder of <a href="https://www.careportal.org/">CarePortal</a>, an innovative platform that connects churches and communities to families in need. Adrien shares how a mission trip to Haiti transformed his life, shifting his perspective and leading him to put his faith into action. 
Later in the episode, we'll hear from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-finger-6b269838/">Cara Finger</a>, a foster and adoptive mom who—after witnessing children in foster care carry their belongings in trash bags—felt compelled to create <a href="https://mybagmystory.com/">My Bag My Story</a>. This ministry provides quality bags for these children, giving them dignity and a sense of belonging during their most challenging transitions.
 
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/just-when-we-need-it-god-sends-help-walker-hayes-craig-allen-cooper-and-evan-dougoud/">Evan Dougoud</a>
Upcoming interview: <a href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/Scott-Morrison">Scott Morrison</a>
<a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-calling-commemorative-edition/">Jesus Calling commemorative edition</a>
 
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrien-lewis/">Adrien Lewis</a>
<a href="https://www.careportal.org/">CarePortal</a>
<a href="https://goproject.org/">Global Orphan Project</a>
<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%2025%3A40&amp;version=NIV">Matthew 25:40 NIV</a>
 
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-finger-6b269838/">Cara Finger</a>
<a href="https://mybagmystory.com/">My Bag My Story</a>
 
Interview Quotes:
“I think God just gave us a bigger vision for our lives, a bigger purpose than we had before. We started to think about ourselves and what we could be part of to change the world, and how much that mattered to us, how much we wanted that, and how much we knew that Jesus wanted that for us.” - Adrien Lewis 
“Everybody has a chance at transformation. And connection is the thing that changes everything.” - Adrien Lewis 
“When we became foster parents, every child that came to us came through our door carrying their belongings. We were handed either a grocery sack, a trash bag, or nothing carrying the children's belongings, and it kept bothering me.” - Cara Finger
“Having a bag to carry your stuff in, to carry your belongings in is so important. It is very, very important for kids. If you are made to leave your home in the middle of the day or in the middle of the night, how some of these kids do, it's one simple thing that can make a child feel valued and seen.” - Cara Finger 
“Even though a bag seems really small, it makes a huge difference in a child's dignity and their organization and feeling like they have something to call their own, to carry their belongings in.” - Cara Finger  
“It is very important to give our life away somehow. We were not meant to not live in community. Everybody needs everybody.” - Cara Finger 
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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> 
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Everyone Needs Someone Who Cares: Adrien Lewis & Cara Finger

This week, we’ll hear from two influential voices in the Christian community, Joe Dobbins and Aimee Byrd. Joe Dobbins, pastor of Twin Rivers Church in St. Louis, Missouri, and author of  Hope After Church Hurt, shares he and his wife's painful experiences with their church and the healing process that followed. His insights provide a roadmap for those struggling with similar wounds, offering steps toward restoring faith and re-engaging with the church. Following Joe's story, our next guest is speaker, blogger, and podcaster Aimee Byrd. Aimee opens up about her lifelong journey of searching for belonging in the church, and how she learned through trials and painful hurts that God wants us to ask questions, and even though we might be scarred by those who twist truths to facilitate how they think we should live, we can find our way back to God and what He says about how we were meant to live. 



Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:

Jesus Calling Podcast

Jesus Calling

Jesus Always

Jesus Listens

Past interview:  Levi Lusko

Upcoming interview: Adrien Lewis

 Jesus Calling commemorative edition



Joe Dobbins

Twin Rivers Church

 Luke 6:28 NIV

 Romans 8:29 NIV

 Psalm 103:13 and 14 NIV

 Hope After Church Hurt



Aimee Byrd

 Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood

 John 12:24 NIV

www.aimeebyrd.com

 The Hope In Our Scars



Interview Quotes:

“The season that followed that painful experience was one where we physically attended church, but we withheld our hearts, and the rejection we felt caused us to lose confidence in leaders. It created a distrust for people, and it did cause us to question our place in the community…God is omnipresent, meaning He's everywhere that we are at all times. But just because you are in His presence doesn't mean you have entered His presence. To enter God's presence, meaning to receive Him, your heart has to be open. And pain had caused my heart to close.” - Joe Dobbins

“Healing begins by knocking your feelings off the throne of your heart and allowing Jesus to retake His proper place.” - Joe Dobbins 

“Forgiveness is never a one-time event. It's a daily exercise, that every time you remember how they hurt you, you're going to have to decide to release it and forgive it again. And eventually what happens is that practice causes the decision in your head to move into the feelings in your heart. And if you'll do it enough, you'll eventually find the pain you've been carrying from rejection is replaced with God's peace.” - Joe Dobbins  

“Jesus said, ‘Follow me,’ not follow my followers. And I believe that a lot of church hurt is wrapped up when our expectations are not met from a person we esteem, or see that they should be further along in their journey.” - Joe Dobbins 

“I think it's interesting today how Christians are really known more for the points they want to make. But yet Jesus was known for asking questions…the church would do well today to remember listening is loving, because often we too quickly jump to trying to tell people what they need to do before we understand the pain they've been through.” - Joe Dobbins 

“I still had this vigor to learn more about God and who He was. And I started learning like, Oh, there's a word for that. It's called theology, just the study of who God is. And that fascinated me.” - Aimee Byrd  

“I was traveling all over the place, meeting so many different women in the church, and realizing that there are many like me who are struggling as thinking women in the church who want to be more engaged theologically, who want to get into deeper Bible study, to be able to be invested in the whole heart of the church.” - Aimee Byrd  

“There were so many things I needed to die to myself in this process of disillusionment and healing. But you look to the left and you look to the right and you realize there's a whole crowded underground of people doing the same thing, and that's what church should be.” - Aimee Byrd 

“God wants us to come with our questions.” - Aimee Byrd 

“We're here to tell our stories, to hold one another's stories. And as we look at our wounds and the scars as they're healing, they bear testimony to where we've been, what we're going through, where Christ has met us.” - Aimee Byrd

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Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel!

Audio Episodes:     https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7

Bonus Podcasts:     https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw

Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C

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

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

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

Enneagram:     https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY

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This week, we’ll hear from two influential voices in the Christian community, <a href="https://www.joedobbins.org/">Joe Dobbins</a> and <a href="https://aimeebyrd.com/">Aimee Byrd</a>. Joe Dobbins, pastor of Twin Rivers Church in St. Louis, Missouri, and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hope-after-Church-Hurt-Rediscover/dp/0800772644"> Hope After Church Hurt</a>, shares he and his wife's painful experiences with their church and the healing process that followed. His insights provide a roadmap for those struggling with similar wounds, offering steps toward restoring faith and re-engaging with the church. Following Joe's story, our next guest is speaker, blogger, and podcaster Aimee Byrd. Aimee opens up about her lifelong journey of searching for belonging in the church, and how she learned through trials and painful hurts that God wants us to ask questions, and even though we might be scarred by those who twist truths to facilitate how they think we should live, we can find our way back to God and what He says about how we were meant to live.    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/cultivating-connection-amidst-loneliness-levi-lusko-daniel-darling/"> Levi Lusko</a> Upcoming interview: <a href="https://www.careportal.org/leadership/">Adrien Lewis</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-calling-commemorative-edition/"> Jesus Calling commemorative edition</a>   <a href="https://www.joedobbins.org/">Joe Dobbins</a> <a href="https://twinrivers.church/">Twin Rivers Church</a>  <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%206%3A28&version=NIV"> Luke 6:28 NIV</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208%3A29&version=NIV"> Romans 8:29 NIV</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20103%3A13-14&version=NIV"> Psalm 103:13 and 14 NIV</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hope-after-Church-Hurt-Rediscover/dp/0800772644"> Hope After Church Hurt</a>   <a href="https://aimeebyrd.com/">Aimee Byrd</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Recovering-Biblical-Manhood-Womanhood-Rediscover/dp/0310108713"> Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2012%3A24&version=NIV"> John 12:24 NIV</a> <a href="https://aimeebyrd.com/">www.aimeebyrd.com</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Our-Scars-Underground-Disillusionment/dp/0310157145"> The Hope In Our Scars</a>   Interview Quotes: “The season that followed that painful experience was one where we physically attended church, but we withheld our hearts, and the rejection we felt caused us to lose confidence in leaders. It created a distrust for people, and it did cause us to question our place in the community…God is omnipresent, meaning He's everywhere that we are at all times. But just because you are in His presence doesn't mean you have entered His presence. To enter God's presence, meaning to receive Him, your heart has to be open. And pain had caused my heart to close.” - Joe Dobbins “Healing begins by knocking your feelings off the throne of your heart and allowing Jesus to retake His proper place.” - Joe Dobbins  “Forgiveness is never a one-time event. It's a daily exercise, that every time you remember how they hurt you, you're going to have to decide to release it and forgive it again. And eventually what happens is that practice causes the decision in your head to move into the feelings in your heart. And if you'll do it enough, you'll eventually find the pain you've been carrying from rejection is replaced with God's peace.” - Joe Dobbins   “Jesus said, ‘Follow me,’ not follow my followers. And I believe that a lot of church hurt is wrapped up when our expectations are not met from a person we esteem, or see that they should be further along in their journey.” - Joe Dobbins  “I think it's interesting today how Christians are really known more for the points they want to make. But yet Jesus was known for asking questions…the church would do well today to remember listening is loving, because often we too quickly jump to trying to tell people what they need to do before we understand the pain they've been through.” - Joe Dobbins  “I still had this vigor to learn more about God and who He was. And I started learning like, Oh, there's a word for that. It's called theology, just the study of who God is. And that fascinated me.” - Aimee Byrd   “I was traveling all over the place, meeting so many different women in the church, and realizing that there are many like me who are struggling as thinking women in the church who want to be more engaged theologically, who want to get into deeper Bible study, to be able to be invested in the whole heart of the church.” - Aimee Byrd   “There were so many things I needed to die to myself in this process of disillusionment and healing. But you look to the left and you look to the right and you realize there's a whole crowded underground of people doing the same thing, and that's what church should be.” - Aimee Byrd  “God wants us to come with our questions.” - Aimee Byrd  “We're here to tell our stories, to hold one another's stories. And as we look at our wounds and the scars as they're healing, they bear testimony to where we've been, what we're going through, where Christ has met us.” - Aimee Byrd ________________________ 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>

This week, we’ll hear from two influential voices in the Christian community,  and . Joe Dobbins, pastor of Twin Rivers Church in St. Louis, Missouri, and author of , shares he and his wife's painful experiences with their church and the healing...

The Power of Releasing Hidden Hurts: Joe Dobbins & Aimee Byrd

Sometimes life hands us a situation, or an experience, that we never expected. Maybe it’s something exciting, like a new relationship or adventure, but sometimes it can be full of sorrow, too, like the loss of a job we loved or an unexpected illness that derails everything. But it’s in those moments that we find out who we are, and what God has made us capable of, giving us an opportunity to really show up for others.

This week, we sit down with Josh Baldwin, a worship leader, songwriter, and artist with over two decades of experience. Josh opens up about walking through a challenging season of mental health in his family, and how he turned to music for comfort and direction from the Lord, which he now uses to bring comfort and peace to his listeners. 

Later, we’ll hear from Diane Chew, known as Dementia Coach Diane, a life coach and caregiver for her husband, Ben, who has  Lewy Body Dementia. Diane shares practical tips for dementia care and emphasizes self-care for caregivers, drawing from her experiences of over fifty years with Ben and the challenges of his cognitive decline. She finds solace and community through social media and discusses the crucial role of faith in navigating these challenges.



Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:

Jesus Calling Podcast

Jesus Calling

Jesus Always

Jesus Listens

Past interview: Jennie Finch

Upcoming interview: Joe Dobbins

 Jesus Calling commemorative edition



Josh Baldwin

“History Maker” by Delirious?

www.joshbaldwin.com



Diane Chew

Dementia Coach Diane

 Lewy Body Dementia

 Matthew 6:25 NIV

 Philippians 4:6-7 NIV

 Emotional Freedom Technique

www.dementiacoachdiane.com



Song permission: Prince of Peace

Josh Baldwin, Hank Bentley, Ben Fielding

© 2023 Bethel Music Publishing (ASCAP) / Glory Ghost Publishing (ASCAP)

(admin by Bethel Music Publishing). All Rights Reserved. Used by

Permission.



Interview Quotes:

“Wherever He's given permission to reign in my life, then the peace just automatically is there because the peace follows Him.” - Josh Baldwin 

“I feel like it's hard for me to be anxious about things and grateful to the Lord for all He’s done at the same time.” - Josh Baldwin

“I felt like all I could do was kind of react to one mini crisis after another. I was just responding and reacting to what felt like a constant emergency.” - Diane Chew  

“I needed somehow to process everything that was happening every day. I wanted to find the blessings, but I was often trapped in my own head, and I was isolated and alone and scared and I didn't know what to do.” - Diane Chew 

“We have three choices in life when we face circumstances that we didn't expect. We can change them, we can accept them, or we can suffer.” - Diane Chew 

“It takes constant practice to look for the blessings, and to stay connected to something bigger than my thoughts and feelings.” - Diane Chew 

“It takes stubbornness, I think, to not go down with the ship. I am not going to give up my life. Ben wouldn't want me to do that.” - Diane Chew 

“The Holy Spirit will give us the wisdom to know what I just need to let go of, and what I can act on, and to give me that strength and faith to act when I can and let go when I can't.” - Diane Chew 

________________________

Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel!

Audio Episodes:     https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7

Bonus Podcasts:     https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw

Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C

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

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

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

Enneagram:     https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY

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Sometimes life hands us a situation, or an experience, that we never expected. Maybe it’s something exciting, like a new relationship or adventure, but sometimes it can be full of sorrow, too, like the loss of a job we loved or an unexpected illness that derails everything. But it’s in those moments that we find out who we are, and what God has made us capable of, giving us an opportunity to really show up for others. This week, we sit down with <a href="https://bethelmusic.com/roster/josh-baldwin">Josh Baldwin</a>, a worship leader, songwriter, and artist with over two decades of experience. Josh opens up about walking through a challenging season of mental health in his family, and how he turned to music for comfort and direction from the Lord, which he now uses to bring comfort and peace to his listeners.  Later, we’ll hear from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dementiacoachdiane/">Diane Chew</a>, known as <a href="https://www.dementiacoachdiane.com/">Dementia Coach Diane</a>, a life coach and caregiver for her husband, Ben, who has <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lewy-body-dementia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352025"> Lewy Body Dementia</a>. Diane shares practical tips for dementia care and emphasizes self-care for caregivers, drawing from her experiences of over fifty years with Ben and the challenges of his cognitive decline. She finds solace and community through social media and discusses the crucial role of faith in navigating these challenges. 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.youtube.com/watch?v=QrcZ4z2-HlE">Jennie Finch</a> Upcoming interview: <a href="https://twinrivers.church/our-pastor">Joe Dobbins</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-calling-commemorative-edition/"> Jesus Calling commemorative edition</a>   <a href="https://bethelmusic.com/roster/josh-baldwin">Josh Baldwin</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6f754LB4GPFZlK3QNWMW1N">“History Maker”</a> by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/53Z2RNY4OYJ0Galu6AWzxF">Delirious?</a> <a href="https://joshbaldwin.com/">www.joshbaldwin.com</a>   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dementiacoachdiane/">Diane Chew</a> <a href="https://www.dementiacoachdiane.com/">Dementia Coach Diane</a> <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lewy-body-dementia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352025"> Lewy Body Dementia</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%206%3A25&version=NIV"> Matthew 6:25 NIV</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=philippians%204%3A6-7&version=NIV"> Philippians 4:6-7 NIV</a> <a href="https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/2023/Q3/emotional-freedom-technique-research-supports-benefits-of-tapping-for-mental-health/#:~:text=Emotional%20Freedom%20Technique%20(EFT)%2C,the%20points%20used%20during%20acupuncture."> Emotional Freedom Technique</a> <a href="https://www.dementiacoachdiane.com/">www.dementiacoachdiane.com</a>   Song permission: Prince of Peace Josh Baldwin, Hank Bentley, Ben Fielding © 2023 Bethel Music Publishing (ASCAP) / Glory Ghost Publishing (ASCAP) (admin by Bethel Music Publishing). All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.   Interview Quotes: “Wherever He's given permission to reign in my life, then the peace just automatically is there because the peace follows Him.” - Josh Baldwin  “I feel like it's hard for me to be anxious about things and grateful to the Lord for all He’s done at the same time.” - Josh Baldwin “I felt like all I could do was kind of react to one mini crisis after another. I was just responding and reacting to what felt like a constant emergency.” - Diane Chew   “I needed somehow to process everything that was happening every day. I wanted to find the blessings, but I was often trapped in my own head, and I was isolated and alone and scared and I didn't know what to do.” - Diane Chew  “We have three choices in life when we face circumstances that we didn't expect. We can change them, we can accept them, or we can suffer.” - Diane Chew  “It takes constant practice to look for the blessings, and to stay connected to something bigger than my thoughts and feelings.” - Diane Chew  “It takes stubbornness, I think, to not go down with the ship. I am not going to give up my life. Ben wouldn't want me to do that.” - Diane Chew  “The Holy Spirit will give us the wisdom to know what I just need to let go of, and what I can act on, and to give me that strength and faith to act when I can and let go when I can't.” - Diane Chew  ________________________ 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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