If you’ve ever struggled to balance the demands of everyday life with an eternal perspective, this conversation is for you. If you’re a believer you know heaven is real. You probably even know you should thInk about living in light of eternal life. But how?

If you’ve ever struggled to balance the demands of everyday life with an eternal perspective, this conversation is for you. In this episode, I sit down with storyteller and ministry founder Joe Mayers to talk about what it means to “think forever.” Joe shares how a devastating personal loss deepened his faith, strengthened his hope in heaven, and shaped the mission behind his ministry. 

We also talk about the judgment seat of Christ, why our daily choices matter more than we realize, and what Joe learned while creating his newest project about the Apostle Paul. This conversation will encourage you to live today with eternity in mind.

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:

0:00:12 - Donna’s Summer Speaking Tour & Connection Invite

0:03:14 - Think Forever: Using Storytelling for Eternal Perspective

0:04:52 - How “The Bema” Reshapes Life in Light of Eternity

0:10:37 - Losing a Son, Grief, and Making Eternity Personal

0:17:19 - “Zeal”: Paul’s Life, Hidden Years, and Redeemed Passion

What We Talk About

• The mission behind Think Forever
• The Bema Judgment Seat of Christ
• Why eternal perspective changes how we live today
• Joe's personal story of losing his infant son, Obi
• Finding hope in heaven after tragedy
• How God brings purpose out of pain
• Joe's new one-man show, Zeal
• Lessons from the life of the Apostle Paul
• The overlooked ten-year season of Paul's preparation
• How storytelling helps people engage with Scripture

Think Forever: Living Today with Eternity in Mind

Joe's ministry centers around one simple but powerful idea:

1. Remember that you are an eternal being.
2. Recognize that your daily choices matter forever.
3. Focus on what has lasting value.
4. Live faithfully in the responsibilities God has given you today.
5. Keep your hope fixed on Christ and eternity.

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 faith.

Connect with Joe:

Think Forever: https://www.thinkforever.org/

Think Forever Podcast https://www.thinkforever.org/podcast

Let’s Connect:

Instagram: @donnaajones    

Website: www.donnajones.org   

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