In this episode, I talk with Cara Shine about her powerful journey from growing up Jewish with painful misconceptions about Christians to encountering the love of Jesus through the quiet faithfulness of two “good Christians” at her school. During the terrifying DC sniper attacks, one hallway prayer changed everything. 

Cara shares how kindness, presence, and Scripture softened her heart and opened the door to faith in Jesus. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that the way we represent Christ matters deeply. If you’ve ever wondered whether your quiet faithfulness makes a difference, this episode will encourage you more than you know.

I’d love to have you join me at Encounter, a half-day retreat on Saturday, March 21st, at 9 AM at Crossline Church. It’s open to the public, and I would love the chance to meet you there.

You can find all the details at  crosslinechurch.com/events 

And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode!

Xo,

Donna

 

Key Takeaways
[0:03:16] Jewish Girl on a Christian School Bus: Wounds That Last

[0:06:00] From Terror to Trust: DC Snipers and a School Full of “Good Christians.”

[0:14:12] The Hallway Prayer: One Moment, One Prayer, Total Peace

[0:20:12] Walking into Church for the First Time: “Welcome Everyone” Changes Everything

[0:31:39] “Here I Am” and What Good Christians Actually Do

 

Donna’s Resources:

Order a copy of my latest book - 

Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. 

 

It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. 

 

If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God.

It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith.


Connect with Cara Shine
Website:CaraShine.com


Instagram: @carashineauthor 



You can order The Hallway Miracle on Amazon or through your favorite local bookstore.

Be sure to sign up for her weekly emails too—they’re a beautiful source of encouragement and spiritual direction.


Connect with Donna 

Instagram: @donnaajones    

 

Website: www.donnajones.org    


Donna’s speaking schedule: https://donnajones.org/events/   

In this episode, I talk with Cara Shine about her powerful journey from growing up Jewish with painful misconceptions about Christians to encountering the love of Jesus through the quiet faithfulness of two &ldquo;good Christians&rdquo; at her school. During the terrifying DC sniper attacks, one hallway prayer changed everything.&nbsp;
Cara shares how kindness, presence, and Scripture softened her heart and opened the door to faith in Jesus. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that the way we represent Christ matters deeply. If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered whether your quiet faithfulness makes a difference, this episode will encourage you more than you know.
I&rsquo;d love to have you join me at Encounter, a half-day retreat on Saturday, March 21st, at 9 AM at <a href="https://www.crosslinechurch.com/">Crossline Church</a>. It&rsquo;s open to the public, and I would love the chance to meet you there.
You can find all the details at&nbsp; crosslinechurch.com/events&nbsp;
And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>. And don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe so you don&rsquo;t miss a single episode!
Xo,
Donna
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Key Takeaways [0:03:16] Jewish Girl on a Christian School Bus: Wounds That Last
[0:06:00] From Terror to Trust: DC Snipers and a School Full of &ldquo;Good Christians.&rdquo;
[0:14:12] The Hallway Prayer: One Moment, One Prayer, Total Peace
[0:20:12] Walking into Church for the First Time: &ldquo;Welcome Everyone&rdquo; Changes Everything
[0:31:39] &ldquo;Here I Am&rdquo; and What Good Christians Actually Do
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Donna&rsquo;s Resources:
Order a copy of my latest book -&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.&nbsp;</a>
&nbsp;
It is available anywhere books are sold&ndash; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">here is the link on Amazon.&nbsp;</a>
&nbsp;
If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you&rsquo;ll want a copy of my book, <a href="https://seekmeetinggod.com/">Seek: A Woman&rsquo;s Guide to Meeting God.</a>
It&rsquo;s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith.
 Connect with Cara Shine
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Website: <a href="http://carashine.com">CaraShine.com </a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/carashineauthor/">carashineauthor </a></li>
</ul>
You can order <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hallway-Miracle-Prayer-Opened-Jewish/dp/1963377974/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZHNB24XAPHY1&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dhJxa1dhdwLP5bs3nvYJpA.TMj0T8eTJcj56hUn7aeo3ZWO-lTqQpxtt4pdpSw7fDI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=the+hallway+miracle+by+cara+shine&amp;qid=1773757906&amp;sprefix=Hallway+mirac%2Caps%2C309&amp;sr=8-1">The Hallway Miracle on Amazon </a>or through your favorite local bookstore. Be sure to sign up for her weekly emails too&mdash;they&rsquo;re a beautiful source of encouragement and spiritual direction.
 Connect with Donna&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Website: <a href="http://www.donnajones.org">www.donnajones.org</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Donna&rsquo;s speaking schedule: <a href="https://donnajones.org/events/">https://donnajones.org/events/</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged.

Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you.

 But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

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If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

If you&rsquo;ve ever had a conversation where you&rsquo;ve walked away thinking, &ldquo;Wow! That was just what I needed&rdquo;, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor&rsquo;s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving &ldquo;that&rsquo;s just what I needed&rdquo; conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she&rsquo;ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna&rsquo;s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

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