Joni Eareckson Tada: Sharing Hope
Episodes
Rescue and Deliverance
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Read more about how Joni and Friends is serving people with disabilities amid war in Ukraine.Donate to support our efforts in Ukraine and Eastern Eu...
Troubled Peace
08 Dec 2022
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Do you ever find yourself struggling to find peace in the middle of a world filled with troubles? Remind yourself that one day justice will come to pa...
In the Home Stretch
07 Dec 2022
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You are in the home stretch, so invest everything into what lies on the other side of the finish line! You won’t want to miss anything awaiting you ...
Representing Jesus
06 Dec 2022
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Get your copy of Joni Eareckson Tada's limited-edition Cradle to the Cross art print! View the entire Perfect Gift Catalog ---Looking for more encou...
Don't Trust in Yourself
05 Dec 2022
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When you suffer, it keeps you running to God every moment for help. Suffering is brought into your life to push you deeper into trust in Christ and hi...
A Vision of Heaven
02 Dec 2022
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Look to Jesus
01 Dec 2022
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Every Prophecy Fulfilled
30 Nov 2022
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Every Old Testament prophecy finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. He is the promised Messiah! Yesterday was Giving Tuesday and it's not too late to...
A Glorious Calling
29 Nov 2022
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Today is Giving Tuesday and Joni Eareckson Tada invites you to be a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves! Donate to make a difference where...
Sharing the Real Christmas Story
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Astounding Generosity
25 Nov 2022
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Let Yourself Be Pruned
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus learned obedience through his suffering, and you are called to do the same. Thank your Savior today for being the vine the Father pruned – all...
Burden Bearers
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Hunting for Heaven
22 Nov 2022
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Invited into Community
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Set An Example for Good
18 Nov 2022
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Everyone needs the power of example, and God has given us wonderful examples to follow in Christian friends and biblical figures. Someone’s followin...
The Storehouse of Grace
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Onward and Upward
16 Nov 2022
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Are you facing a mountainous trial today? The Lord is leading you to a higher path on the other side of that hardship. -------- This Christmas, you c...
Finding Faith
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you praying for a loved one who does not know Christ? Encourage them to keep reading the Word of God. -------- This Christmas, you can shine the ...
When the Chains Fell Away
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When the Spirit of Christ takes up residence inside of you, the Gospel message becomes personal. If you don’t yet know Jesus, welcome him into your ...
God's Great Strength
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Take Hold of His Character
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Intimacy with God involves finding handholds and footholds in his character – plead with him on the basis of who he is! He is faithful and he will c...
Finding Freedom Despite Confinement
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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How Good it is to Rest
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to make every effort to enter the Sabbath rest promised in the Bible? Be careful to watch your step in these dark days – instead o...
Get Your Mind on the Hereafter
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Suffering is God’s way of stripping away all the things that make us so comfortable on earth. Only then can we truly long for heaven! -------- This...
Sensitive to God's Word
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does your soul tremble at the slightest stirring of the Holy Spirit? Keep listening to the voice of God and stay sensitive to what he says – don’t...
Together with God
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Start getting excited for heaven today by embracing the body of Christ around you here on earth! Your union with God in heaven will be corporate as yo...
Proactive Hope
02 Nov 2022
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Just Right
01 Nov 2022
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Habit Building
31 Oct 2022
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You build habits around the things that matter to you. In order to build good habits, center your life around the sacrifice Jesus made at Calvary. ---...
Divine Cleansing
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our souls always need cleansing. Go before the Lord today and pray for him to give your soul a good scrubbing! -------- This Christmas, you can shine...
Make Me a Blessing
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Mercies Anew
26 Oct 2022
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Sing a new song to the Lord today, because he gives you abundant mercy for the day. Enjoy worship in song today! -------- This Christmas, you can shi...
Die to Sin, Live for Christ
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Morning Promises
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you wake up in the morning, take hold of one biblical promise for the day. It’ll help you to live standing on the promises of God! -------- Th...
Rebuilt into Something New
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Refreshing Others
20 Oct 2022
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Doing What God Says
19 Oct 2022
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A Matter of Perspective
18 Oct 2022
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Plan for the Future
17 Oct 2022
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BONUS - Pressing On: How to Lean on Christ through Suffering
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're celebrating Joni Eareckson Tada's 73rd birthday with a bonus episode from the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast! After more than 55 years livin...
Buying the Field
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Joni Eareckson Tada celebrates her 73rd birthday, she invites you to join her in sharing the Good News of Jesus with people struggling with disabil...
Every Day is a Gift
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every day is a gift from God, so number your days and celebrate the life that you’ve been given! As Joni Eareckson Tada celebrates her 73rd birthd...
Stepping Up to the Front Lines
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, you are placed at the front line of a spiritual battle. Ask God to give you strength and courage to trust him and to share the Gospel with ...
The Right Road
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The difficulties along your road to eternity with Jesus remind you that you are on the right road. It’s the same road of suffering Jesus walked on e...
Bearing the Image of God
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every human life has great value and worth, including the lives of people with disabilities! They bear the image of God in special and unique ways, an...
A Carved-Out Place
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
God hides you in the cleft of a rock – the Rock of Ages, Jesus Christ. In him your soul is safe and secure, so take heart! -------- This Christmas,...
Freedom Through Sorrow
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Although you may be enduring a fiery trial today, you can walk through that trial! There is no need to try to solve it in order to get back on the pat...
The Story Isn't Over
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
God redeems even the most difficult of situations. No one is too far gone for his hand of salvation to reach! Share the Gospel with someone today.----...
A Spirit of Forgiveness
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you harboring resentment toward someone who hurt you? Ask God for help to forgive them so that they do not become an idol in your life. Only God c...
Praise Him Out Loud
03 Oct 2022
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The Holy Spirit can’t bring a Bible verse to your mind that you’ve never read. Hide God’s Word in your heart so that, when you suffer, it’s th...
Refreshing Rest
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an encourager? Today, encourage your friends when they hurt by being a listening ear and providing something fun and meaningful for them to do...
Pushing the Pause Button
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever your quiet times of rest occur, take a moment to thank the Lord. Every restful blessing is a small, grace-filled gift from him. Looking for ...
Jesus Takes Care of Me
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No one cares for people quite like Jesus, but he can use your hands to give that loving touch. Will you offer up your hands to serve a friend who hurt...
Your Soul's Capacity for Heaven
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stretch your soul’s capacity for heaven by investing in the kingdom of Christ here on earth. Obey the Lord and serve others through your actions. Ea...
Going Back to the Point of Departure
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want the ends of the threads of your life to come together, it always helps to find the place where you dropped the stitch. Go back to the poin...
The Song of the Redeemed
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a song that only you can sing – it’s the song of those who have experienced the mercies of God. In your suffering, you can sing this song...
One Mediator
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The title that Jesus used for himself most in the Bible was “Son of Man.” How incredible that Jesus is a flesh-and-blood reality! His humanity ope...
Giving the Gospel
21 Sep 2022
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A Glance Heavenward
20 Sep 2022
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Throughout the course of your day, open yourself up to hope by lifting your vision and being reminded of eternity! Direct your prayer to the Lord with...
Doing Good
19 Sep 2022
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Small-Scale Miracles
16 Sep 2022
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Jesus’ earthly miracles were just a small representation of the enormous miracles he performed before the beginning of time – cosmos, creation, an...
Everything You Need
15 Sep 2022
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Painting Again
14 Sep 2022
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Sending the Good News
13 Sep 2022
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Van Gogh Inspires
12 Sep 2022
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An Incredible Sacrifice
09 Sep 2022
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When They Don't Understand
08 Sep 2022
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Pain's Resurrection
07 Sep 2022
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Pain's Isolation
06 Sep 2022
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Redeeming Pain
05 Sep 2022
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Suffering's Song
02 Sep 2022
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Jesus' Song
01 Sep 2022
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Face to Face with God
31 Aug 2022
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When Sorrow Runs Deep
30 Aug 2022
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When It Feels Impossible
29 Aug 2022
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He is Your Help
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
God understands your feelings of hopelessness, and he is in the struggle with you! Not for one moment are you ever abandoned in those moments of deepe...
Does God Expect Too Much of Me?
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just what does God ask of you? Everything. While that may seem like too much, God also gives you the power to do everything that he asks of you. ----...
God's Favor
24 Aug 2022
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When you praise the name of Jesus, God’s favor surrounds you like a shield from schemes of the adversary. So praise Christ wherever you go today and...
Be an Overcomer
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you face persecution, trials, and hardships, follow the example of the apostles. Despite great suffering, these faithful men persevered. They kep...
Life is an Adventure
22 Aug 2022
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Make the most of the time that God has given you, because life is an adventure! Move forward with your limitations by God’s grace. -------- This Ch...
Friendly Words
19 Aug 2022
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Friendly, true, and encouraging words can be so life-giving! Give your friends and those around you an encouraging word today – point out something ...
Friends Listen Well
18 Aug 2022
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Part of being a good friend means listening well – take time out of your day to listen to a struggling friend. Instead of jumping in with your opini...
Closer Than a Brother
17 Aug 2022
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Jesus is the friend who sticks closer than a brother. You are his hands and feet to reach others with his love, so look for ways to be a good friend t...
Are You a Good Friend?
16 Aug 2022
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Having a good friend is a precious privilege, and you can be a good friend only when you are abiding in Christ. Only he can enable you to love others ...
Biblical Friendship
15 Aug 2022
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Biblical friendship means loving your friends sacrificially, as Jesus loves you. Look for ways to love your friends well today by first putting Jesus ...
Lethal Jewelry
12 Aug 2022
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Through Christ, your hardships take on a new meaning – a hopeful meaning! So give God ownership of the painful places in your life, and you will nev...
Searchlight Songs
11 Aug 2022
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Singing is the best offense and the best defense against darkness. Hymns act as a searchlight, dispelling darkness and fear. So next time you’re afr...
Go at God's Pace
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Suffering slows you down. It’s one of the most frustrating things about it! But growth in Christ happens in the slowness, little by little, as God w...
A Higher Law
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
God cares deeply about the heart attitudes you bring to him in prayer. He delights in hearing his children pray, so come to him with a heart of repent...
Be Glad in His Work
08 Aug 2022
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Real Character
05 Aug 2022
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God is making something beautiful from your stony countenance, friend. He’s using suffering to refine your character, so don’t give up! -------- ...
A Yosemite Prayer
04 Aug 2022
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Wheeling Yosemite
03 Aug 2022
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Butterfly Art
02 Aug 2022
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Butterflies are a stunning picture of the new life you have in Jesus. The old has gone, and the new has come! That is reason for celebration. --------...
Mastery in Circumstances
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Why the Wheelchair?
29 Jul 2022
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This Great and Terrible Wilderness
28 Jul 2022
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Finding Jesus in Hidden Places
27 Jul 2022
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The ADA and Yosemite
26 Jul 2022
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