Joni Eareckson Tada: Sharing Hope

God's Stadium

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Suffering provides one of the best stadiums for God to show up and astound others with his greatness and mercy. When you face your trials with a godly...

Let the Green Hills Be a Reminder

02 Feb 2024

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In honor of World Cancer Day, Joni shares some insights about the time she had cancer. Hear Joni talk about how God helps her in times of suffering. I...

Cords of Kindness

01 Feb 2024

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Today, let God help you remember the countless ways Jesus has tenderly guided, lifted, sustained, and cared for you throughout the years. Ask him to o...

Every Time an Ostrich Flaps its Wings

31 Jan 2024

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Stop comparing your wings and feathers to those of others and get into the ostrich race! Spread whatever feathers the Lord has given you and run with ...

Sing a Song

30 Jan 2024

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When you choose to sing praises to God in times of darkness, powerful things happen. It’s those times that make God the sole comforter of his own pe...

Living by Dying

29 Jan 2024

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Living dead is living the life you have always longed for but could never find. Find it today in the words of Jesus in John 12. -------- This Chri...

Things to Remember on our 45th Anniversary

26 Jan 2024

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Joni and Friends turns 45 this year! Tune in to hear Joni reflect on the ministry and what impact it’s had overseas for those living with a disabili...

Brokenness is the Only Pathway

25 Jan 2024

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Whatever brokenness you’re experiencing today, know that it’s the best pathway to blessing. As Vance Havner puts it, God uses broken things to pro...

Trust and Time

24 Jan 2024

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Keep living out your faith and in time, you’ll understand the heart of God in every one of your hardships. There is a time for everything – and it...

Let it Go

23 Jan 2024

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Release your grip on something in your life today so that you can experience the deeper blessings behind that joyful gift. -------- This Christmas,...

The Wonder of Weakness

22 Jan 2024

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Don't feel shortchanged by your weaknesses. Celebrate God's purposes in each one. Invite that weakness you’re trying to escape from and press it up ...

Life is Precious

19 Jan 2024

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Every life should be embraced and welcomed. It’s heartbreaking to hear of lives being lost and so many missed miracles. Speak up for life and for th...

Can't We all just Get Along?

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Try learning Romans 8:32 by heart and don’t be like the hummingbirds. Ingrain it in your soul and remind yourself daily that there is indeed enough ...

Go Back Where You Lost Him

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a chaotic world with crazy schedules, sometimes you won’t even realize that you’ve lost fellowship with the Savior. If you drift away from the ...

A Wheelchair is a Cab Ride Away

16 Jan 2024

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Hear Joni share an amazing story of how God connects people to further his kingdom. Learn how you can sign up to have a meaningful spring break by int...

Pass the Blessings On

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not God’s duty, nor his obligation to bless you. It's something he does out of the greatness of his heart. Today, remember the enormity of th...

HFTD #5 – Josh, Bethany, and Boys

12 Jan 2024

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Thank you for participating in spreading joy to these special needs families and having a heart for the disabled. Tune in to hear Joni talk about this...

HFTD #4 – Brandon and Evelyn

11 Jan 2024

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Joni needs to borrow your hands for yet another family she’s highlighting today for Heart for the Disabled. For more information, visit joniradio.or...

HFTD #3 – John, Lois, Joshua

10 Jan 2024

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It’s time to get those pens ready to write to John, Lois and Joshua! Get the details of where to mail these letters of extra encouragement at jonira...

HFTD #2 – Juddy and Lanette

09 Jan 2024

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This week, Joni has been talking about families who are having a difficult time. Today you can write to Juddy and Lanette so they can feel a reminder ...

HFTD #1 – Brad and Traci

08 Jan 2024

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Every year, Joni asks radio listeners to join the “Heart for the Disabled” campaign by sending cards to five special needs families. Come Valentin...

Christ Has Gone Before

05 Jan 2024

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Even when your pain is hard pressing on all sides, it will not crush you – God promises that it won’t. Calm your heart, take a deep breath, and as...

Children of the Light

04 Jan 2024

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As you begin 2024, let your confidence in Christ illuminate everything around you. Let his light shine and remind this dark world that Jesus is source...

What Concerns You?

03 Jan 2024

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Your afflictions will always be a concern but they’re never random. The trials God has designed are to perfect, mature, and complete you. You can ha...

I Don’t Minimize Suffering

02 Jan 2024

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God is the one who can help you endure whatever hardship you’re going through. The more you press into his grace, the brighter your hope will be. An...

Breathless

01 Jan 2024

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The new year can be such a busy, noisy season. Instead, start 2024 in a silent and serene way by enjoying God’s beauty. Today, find time to go outsi...

Running Through the Tape

29 Dec 2023

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Fix your eyes on Jesus who strengthens your faith to run to the very end. Heaven is just around the corner, so run hard through the tape and finish we...

Three Big Losses

28 Dec 2023

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If you’re going through a season of great loss, gaining Christ as your treasure will help move you forward and fill that hollow, empty space. Lay yo...

A Year Through the Bible

27 Dec 2023

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Hear Joni and Ken talk about their favorite thing to do for the new year. You can join them on their Bible reading adventure by going to joniradio.org...

How To Climb a Mountain

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every day, try to take life in bite-sized manageable chunks. Whatever the mountain is in your life, it’s the only way to climb. God only gives grace...

Christmas Day Reflections

25 Dec 2023

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The best Christmas gift of all is that Jesus first loved us. Reflect on these awesome truths this special day and Merry Christmas! You can give the P...

Grateful When it's Hard

22 Dec 2023

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Whether your circumstances are painful, inconvenient, or frustrating, view them as good. God permits them so you’ll lean on him and treasure his ins...

The Word of God

21 Dec 2023

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In this new year, trust and obey him. Keep walking in the light of God’s Word because it’s the best and only way to be happy in Jesus throughout t...

The Secret to Psalm 37

20 Dec 2023

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When you take delight in the Lord, he becomes the only desire of your heart – and obeying him becomes your greatest joy. It isn’t always easy to l...

Old Saint Nick Dethroned

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, the Savior has come, but the story is not finished. Every Christmas is still a turning page until Jesus returns, and he is the answer to those de...

Make the Effort!

18 Dec 2023

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Feel a sense of urgency to share the gospel with that person on your heart today. Run the risk and make the effort. Be prayerful about your friend, th...

Maranatha, Merry Christmas!

15 Dec 2023

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As you draw near to the last week before Christmas today, find a way to share a reason for this wonderful season. So when Jesus comes the second time ...

A Poem That Touches the Heart

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In your loneliness you might feel as though no one sees. In your suffering you might think no one understands. But you have a sovereign God who alread...

Happy Birthday Ken Tada!

13 Dec 2023

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Help celebrate Joni’s husband – Ken Tada’s birthday today! Hear the couple talk about the joys of the Wheels for the World outreaches he’s att...

Why Affliction?

12 Dec 2023

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Join Joni in the fellowship of suffering. Trust your wonderful Savior, Jesus Christ for his good – his very good reasons for allowing every afflicti...

A Mother's Perfect Gift

11 Dec 2023

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Tune in to hear a touching story about a mother and her son’s old wheelchair. God always has a plan and purpose for everything. Giving the gift of s...

What Would I Do?

08 Dec 2023

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This Christmas, try to bless and help people in need around you. Make this season bright for someone who has very little. -------- This Christmas,...

Is the Cost Worth It?

07 Dec 2023

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No matter how hard life is, knowing Christ – and knowing him well – is always worth the sacrifice. This Christmas, you can give the Perfect Gift!...

Christmas Joy

06 Dec 2023

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As the season gets started, ask God to put a Christmas hymn or a holiday Gospel song on your heart. And be sure to sing it louder than the music speak...

God's Amazing Grace

05 Dec 2023

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Tune in to hear the meaningful back story of the classic hymn “Amazing Grace.” The next time you sing this song, you can sing from the heart. -...

Christmas Disappointment

04 Dec 2023

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Get some insight from Joni and her friend Bob Lepine on adjusting your expectations for Christmas. Tune in to receive your free gift of Bob’s book t...

Advent Season

01 Dec 2023

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However you celebrate the Advent season, prepare your heart. It’s early in December and now is the time to stop and ponder to think about your need ...

The Same School

30 Nov 2023

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Your Savior has set a marvelous example of obedience. The great news is that instead of following a list of dos and don’ts, you’re following someo...

Joy!

29 Nov 2023

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When God observes you obeying him and his commands, he bursts with joy over you. One day he will crown you with that same kind of joy everlasting. --...

Smiles in Thailand

28 Nov 2023

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Jesus is the perfect gift. Today, on Giving Tuesday, please help Joni and Friends reach into dark places around the world to give the perfect gift to ...

Come Thou Font

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thank the Lord today that in his mercy he enjoys saving you. How amazing that he has grace that heals, helps, forgives, and triumphs over judgment eve...

Temporary Troubles

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your troubles are momentary and very soon hardships will come to pass. If a woman in a tiny village in Ghana can thank God for taking care of her, you...

We’re Almost Home!

23 Nov 2023

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Set aside time to speak to the Lord and listen to his voice to lead the way. If you begin to feel overwhelmed by the day-to-day demands of life, remem...

Grace is Coming For You

22 Nov 2023

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No matter what your thorn is and no matter how painful – God's grace is sufficient, and you have every reason to be thankful. -------- This Christm...

Sweet Like Prayer

21 Nov 2023

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Through prayer, grasp the sweetness of all that Christ has purchased for you in the past, present, and future today. -------- This Christmas, you ca...

Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving

20 Nov 2023

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This week, take time to bring to God the pleasures and joys for which you are thankful. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and sing a praise song ...

Encouragement Packed With Power

17 Nov 2023

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Ask God to help you speak words of healing. Most of all, ask him to help you to pray for wisdom – before you say anything. The Lord can use you to b...

If the Confession is True

16 Nov 2023

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Let’s continue to confront any sense of superiority, jealousy, or competition we might harbor against people who offer up deathbed confessions. God ...

Take a Break

15 Nov 2023

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Caregivers need breaks too. Continuing National Caregivers Month, hear Joni talk about the struggles that caregivers in her life go through. --------...

Water the Seed

14 Nov 2023

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Today, hide God's word in your heart, water it with daily Bible reading, and nourish it on Jesus. Do this and his word will never return void. ------...

Help!

13 Nov 2023

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In celebration of National Caregiver Month, shower a caregiver you know today with prayer, hope, and encouragement. -------- This Christmas, you can ...

Keep Nudging

10 Nov 2023

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If you know someone who’s struggling against hopelessness, there are ways you can help foster hope. Surround your loved one with prayer. Draw him or...

God’s Employees in Eternity

09 Nov 2023

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A friendly reminder that success is not the key – faithfulness is. It’s all about being obedient. -------- This Christmas, you can shine the ligh...

Really Living on a Prayer

08 Nov 2023

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Next time you can’t fall asleep, or prayer for you doesn’t come easily, reflect back on your favorite scripture choruses or recall the words of a ...

The Devil is a Lie

07 Nov 2023

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Ask God to help you recognize the devil’s tactics and refute his efforts in your life. -------- This Christmas, you can shine the light of Christ...

Looking Outward

06 Nov 2023

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Whatever room you enter today, remember to seize the attitude of Jesus. -------- This Christmas, you can shine the light of Christ into places of dar...

An Angel Rustles its Wings

03 Nov 2023

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Whenever you’re alone, thinking no one cares, don’t give up the battle. Remember, somebody is watching and somebody cares. -------- This Christma...

Quiet Joy

02 Nov 2023

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Today, find delight in the quiet company of Christ. Enjoy a little wordless worship of him, as well as his quiet pleasure in you. -------- This Chr...

Suffering Well

01 Nov 2023

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In today’s program, hear Joni interview the inspiring Pastor Bjerkaas who lives with a disability. Tune in to hear about how he handles his disabili...

Smorgasbord of Heavenly Blessings

31 Oct 2023

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The next time you take Communion, remember the high price Jesus Christ paid for this banquet of abundant grace. -------- This Christmas, you can ...

Delight in the Lord

30 Oct 2023

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No matter what the circumstances are at home, school, or the office, win the battle with a response that blesses your Savior, and strengthens the hear...

Fruitful Ministry

27 Oct 2023

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Resources for Disability Ministry in church - see link below: Church Training Resources | Joni and Friends --------This Christmas, you can shine the ...

He Leaves the Door Open

26 Oct 2023

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Downloadable chapters of Joni's new book Practicing the Presence of Jesus - link below:Radio | Joni and Friends --------This Christmas, you can shin...

Practicing His Presence

25 Oct 2023

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Downloadable chapters of Joni's new book Practicing the Presence of Jesus - link below:Radio | Joni and Friends --------This Christmas, you can shin...

The Joy of Obeying God

24 Oct 2023

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Downloadable chapters of Joni's new book Practicing the Presence of Jesus - link below:Radio | Joni and Friends --------This Christmas, you can shin...

Giving Back

23 Oct 2023

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Check out a video of Javier working at our Wheelchair Restoration Center in El Salvador below:Radio | Joni and Friends --------This Christmas, you can...

He is With You

20 Oct 2023

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Navigating Depression: Hope for Heavy Hearts booklet - free offer link below:Radio | Joni and Friends --------This Christmas, you can shine the light ...

Spiritual Depression to Spiritual Living

19 Oct 2023

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Navigating Depression: Hope for Heavy Hearts booklet - free offer link below:Radio | Joni and Friends --------This Christmas, you can shine the light ...

Scripture That Moves

18 Oct 2023

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Word, forward, God, regain, desire, move, depression, depressed, heart, navigating, hope, heavy, navigation, worship, music, praise, friend, friends -...

Serving Through Depression

17 Oct 2023

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Navigating Depression: Hope for Heavy Hearts booklet - free offer link below:Radio | Joni and Friends --------This Christmas, you can shine the light ...

The Connection Between Depression and Obedience

16 Oct 2023

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Navigating Depression: Hope for Heavy Hearts booklet - free offer link below:Radio | Joni and Friends --------This Christmas, you can shine the light ...

Birthday Blessings

13 Oct 2023

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As Joni reflects on her birthday, she talks about how she already has received the best of birthday gifts. Join in on her birthday celebration at joni...

Hope-Filled Memories

12 Oct 2023

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A banquet of joy is being prepared for you up there in heaven. Let your endearing memories inspire you to have hope for what’s to come. -------- Th...

Jesus Be My Ballast

11 Oct 2023

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As you get older and troubles threaten to sink you, let Christ be the ballast in your life, giving you stability through every storm. -------- This C...

Keep Trying

10 Oct 2023

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Today, find a way to bless those who need a new heart. Even if people are influenced by the nasty spirit of this age, give them a smile and they will ...

From Ohio to China

09 Oct 2023

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The eyes of the Lord are on people in need, even on the other side of the world. From Ohio to China, God provides and is watching over. -------- This...