Regardless of the career path you chose, the level of education you have, who you married or didn’t marry, or what you’ve accomplished in life, you hold priceless value in God’s eyes. The timeless verse from  John 3:16 brings us comfort that God gave His Son for us—and that no matter what, He died for our sins, and because of that sacrifice, we will have eternal life. 

This week’s guests remind us that God’s unconditional love applies in all circumstances. Professional counselor Michelle Nietert and  Proverbs 31 Ministries’ Lynn Cowell have written a new book called  Managing Your Emojis where they encourage young people to explore their God-given emotions toward a healthier mental space. Donnie Griggs has experienced the unique challenges of being a pastor in a small town, and has felt the pull toward something he perceived as bigger or better. But the years in small-town ministry have changed his heart, and he’s seen how it’s possible to make a huge impact in small spaces.



Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:

Jesus Calling Podcast

Jesus Calling

Jesus Always

Jesus Listens

Past interview: Ronnie Martin

Upcoming interview: Kirk Cousins

 John 3:16 NIV



Michelle Nietert

 Lynn Cowell

 Managing Your Emojis

Proverbs 31 Ministries

 Psalms

 Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

 Psalm 118:24 NIV

 Jesus Calling for kids



Donnie Griggs

 Pastoring Small Towns

 Romans 12:15 NIV

 2 Corinthians 5:14 NIV



Interview Quotes:

“I truly believe that when God is involved in the healing process with trauma and when we can use His Word, there's just an additional life-giving factor that a counselor can bring. Because we can bring the presence of God, we can bring the hope of God in the form of the Holy Spirit to someone who's hurting.” - Michelle Nietert

“David expressed feelings of anger, rage, depression, distress, fear, as well as joy and happiness and thankfulness. He expressed so many emotions, and God called David—this man expressing how he felt—a man after His own heart. So if David can be a man after God's heart and express his emotions freely to the Lord, so can I. “ - Lynn Cowell 

“There's such a spectrum of emotions, and we want children to learn that they can turn to God to share their emotions with Him—and teaching children that God made these emotions and He can help them to process these feelings, even the most uncomfortable ones.” - Lynn Cowell

“I think one of the healthy coping skills we have to teach our kids before they ever encounter trouble is how to hold on to hope, how to become resilient, and how to persevere through difficult times.” - Michelle Nietert

“There is nothing you are going to face that you and God can't handle together.” - Michelle Nietert

“I think settling that this is where God's put me for the foreseeable future has really helped me stop looking for greener grass somewhere else and helped me stop complaining about where I was, either internally or out loud. It just helped me to resolve, to be content that this is where God wants me.“ - Donnie Griggs

“What we model is that the community we have is because of what Jesus has done for us. And when you look around the room on a Sunday morning, it should feel like nothing about this makes sense except for Jesus and the way that we care for each other.” - Donnie Griggs

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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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Regardless of the career path you chose, the level of education you have, who you married or didn’t marry, or what you’ve accomplished in life, you hold priceless value in God’s eyes. The timeless verse from <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+3%3A16&version=NIV"> John 3:16</a> brings us comfort that God gave His Son for us—and that no matter what, He died for our sins, and because of that sacrifice, we will have eternal life.  This week’s guests remind us that God’s unconditional love applies in all circumstances. <a href="https://michellenietert.com/">Professional counselor Michelle Nietert</a> and <a href="https://proverbs31.org/speakers/lynn-cowell#:~:text=Lynn%20Cowell%20is%20part%20of,Cherished%3A%20100%20Devotions%20for%20Girls."> Proverbs 31 Ministries’ Lynn Cowell</a> have written a new book called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Your-Emojis-Devotions-Navigating/dp/031014423X"> Managing Your Emojis</a> where they encourage young people to explore their God-given emotions toward a healthier mental space. <a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/donnie-griggs/">Donnie Griggs</a> has experienced the unique challenges of being a pastor in a small town, and has felt the pull toward something he perceived as bigger or better. But the years in small-town ministry have changed his heart, and he’s seen how it’s possible to make a huge impact in small spaces.   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://ronniemartin.org/">Ronnie Martin</a> Upcoming interview: <a href="https://kirkcousins.org/kirks-story/">Kirk Cousins</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+3%3A16&version=NIV"> John 3:16 NIV</a>   <a href="https://michellenietert.com/">Michelle Nietert</a> <a href="https://proverbs31.org/speakers/lynn-cowell#:~:text=Lynn%20Cowell%20is%20part%20of,Cherished%3A%20100%20Devotions%20for%20Girls."> Lynn Cowell</a>  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Your-Emojis-Devotions-Navigating/dp/031014423X"> Managing Your Emojis</a>  <a href="https://proverbs31.org/">Proverbs 31 Ministries</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=psalms&version=NIV"> Psalms</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+29%3A11&version=NIV"> Jeremiah 29:11 NIV</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+118%3A24&version=NIV"> Psalm 118:24 NIV</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-calling-365-devotions-for-kids/"> Jesus Calling for kids</a>   <a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/donnie-griggs/">Donnie Griggs</a>  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pastoring-Small-Towns-Ministering-Smaller/dp/1087764920"> Pastoring Small Towns</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans+12%3A15&version=NIV"> Romans 12:15 NIV</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+corinthians+5%3A14-15&version=NIV"> 2 Corinthians 5:14 NIV</a>   Interview Quotes: “I truly believe that when God is involved in the healing process with trauma and when we can use His Word, there's just an additional life-giving factor that a counselor can bring. Because we can bring the presence of God, we can bring the hope of God in the form of the Holy Spirit to someone who's hurting.” - Michelle Nietert “David expressed feelings of anger, rage, depression, distress, fear, as well as joy and happiness and thankfulness. He expressed so many emotions, and God called David—this man expressing how he felt—a man after His own heart. So if David can be a man after God's heart and express his emotions freely to the Lord, so can I. “ - Lynn Cowell  “There's such a spectrum of emotions, and we want children to learn that they can turn to God to share their emotions with Him—and teaching children that God made these emotions and He can help them to process these feelings, even the most uncomfortable ones.” - Lynn Cowell “I think one of the healthy coping skills we have to teach our kids before they ever encounter trouble is how to hold on to hope, how to become resilient, and how to persevere through difficult times.” - Michelle Nietert “There is nothing you are going to face that you and God can't handle together.” - Michelle Nietert “I think settling that this is where God's put me for the foreseeable future has really helped me stop looking for greener grass somewhere else and helped me stop complaining about where I was, either internally or out loud. It just helped me to resolve, to be content that this is where God wants me.“ - Donnie Griggs “What we model is that the community we have is because of what Jesus has done for us. And when you look around the room on a Sunday morning, it should feel like nothing about this makes sense except for Jesus and the way that we care for each other.” - Donnie Griggs ________________________ 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

Regardless of the career path you chose, the level of education you have, who you married or didn’t marry, or what you’ve accomplished in life, you hold priceless value in God’s eyes. The timeless verse from  brings us comfort that God gave His...

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