Joni Eareckson Tada: Sharing Hope
Episodes
Happy Grams in Christ
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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A New Cross
15 Sep 2023
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Six Hours
14 Sep 2023
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Fight the Good Fight
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take courage knowing you’ve got Jesus in your corner. The fight you’re fighting will not last forever – one day it’ll be finished, and every b...
Live Carefully
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
God has made your heart his throne. May you never forget who dwells within you. -------- This Christmas, you can shine the light of Christ into pla...
Love is a Choice
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show selfless love, even to a stranger, because love like that once saved a blind man, his coworker, and a dog on that fateful day on September 11th. ...
God Does Not Withhold
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ask yourself today, what "good thing" did the Lord give you during your most difficult days? May God help you to treasure every good thing he sends yo...
The Nearness of God
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may be facing some frightening obstacles today and feel like you want to stay in bed. If this describes you, you need God’s courage. Know that y...
Driveway Friend
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
https://ktul.com/news/local/parkinsons-cant-stop-tulsa-man-from-making-people-smile --------This Christmas, you can shine the light of Christ into pla...
I Would Rather Be
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I hope you can say that you would rather have your difficulties, than not have them at the expense of knowing Christ. I pray that he be that important...
Peruvian Blessings
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If your spirits are low today; if you’re dealing with a disappointment, cast your worries on the Lord. He just might bless you with some wild, stran...
See What is Unseen
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear a story about Joni’s friend Calvin who became paralyzed in his early 20’s. He knew that what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eter...
Your Morning Song
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in trouble today, spiritually? Emotionally? Or even physically? There’s a hymn of praise to God that’ll more than match it. So, sing it to...
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on National Grief Awareness Day, listen in to learn a little awareness on how Christians can gently and carefully support someone through their ...
Earnest Faith
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No matter what your trial is today, reach out in faith to Jesus. Remember, faith is the empty hand that earnestly lays hold of the grace of God. -----...
Heading for a Better Country
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Compared to eternity, our grief is only a moment in time. The saddest heart can be assured that “the things that are seen are transient, but things ...
Blue Ribbon Winner
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not about moving on to bigger, better, and more elaborate things. It’s about serving with a humble spirit wherever God has placed you, in you...
Tell Him
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven’t done it already, ask for your daily bread. Feel your need of Christ. And let him generously pour out upon you your daily dependence o...
All For Your Good
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If God loves you enough to die for you, don’t you think he has your best interests at heart? Today, thank God for his overarching decrees that you m...
A Purpose Discovered
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may be struggling in some hardship wondering, “what’s the purpose?” Well, there is a purpose. And most often, God allows your hardships to o...
The Bread of Heaven
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch for opportunities today to touch those who are wounded, encourage those who are helpless, and strengthen those who are weak. Give freely and ric...
Resolutions For Life
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear one of America’s prominent and influential theologians give true wisdom on how to number your days; use them carefully, thoughtfully...
An Unshakable Promise
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trust in God through shaky times so that your confidence in the Lord will not fail. Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Today, minimize your troubles by r...
Keep On Asking
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you praying for someone’s salvation? Hopefully these words inspire you to keep knocking, keep asking – and stay hopeful. -------- This Christ...
The Leviathan
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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The Best You Can Do
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Blessings in Uganda
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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By His Wounds
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Hospital Reflections
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Welcome the Trials
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Room 3142
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
https://joniandfriends.org/radio/#mentioned --------This Christmas, you can shine the light of Christ into places of darkness and pain with a purchase...
Sisterly Love
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s almost National Sister’s Day! If you have a sister that you really appreciate – it could even be a special sister in the Lord – celebrate...
Alexa, Be My Caregiver
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
God is your eternal refuge. And with his everlasting arms underneath you? He will not drop you or let you fall through the cracks. -------- This Chri...
How Sweet the Sound
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Joni tell a touching story of her friend Cindy Stone and her family during while attending a Family Retreat. -------- This Christmas, you can sh...
Breathe Again
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Warrior Getaway | Joni and Friends --------This Christmas, you can shine the light of Christ into places of darkness and pain with a purchase from the...
A Good Distraction
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re having trouble sleeping, let God’s words wash over your anxious spirit. Sing a hymn or read through Psalm 63 and let your soul cling to ...
A Precious Anniversary
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear Joni Eareckson Tada reflect on the anniversary of her accident. Whatever hardship is troubling you today, stay in the fight against yo...
Never a Dull Moment in Heaven
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Earthly pleasures never quite satisfy; but heaven’s pleasures will. They’ll just keep getting better. You may get bored easily on earth, but in he...
Filled With His Glory
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever season you’re going through, ask God today to help you see glimpses of his glory. You may catch it in the most unusual places. --------...
Following the Right Leader
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a world full of anti-heroes, give everyone around you a godly example to follow. Swim against the tide, go against the grain, and be in the class o...
More Precious than Gold
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may feel weary and tired now, but one day the mud and dirt of your earthly heartaches will be washed away, revealing the gold of refined faith. -...
Free From Sin
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today if you’re struggling with hiding your sin, it’s time to come clean. Allow the Spirit to search your life. Confess your sins to one another –...
God's Worth
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich rewards are for those who do what they are doing to the glory of God. Work hard in the kingdom today because serving the most high is worth it! ...
A Song for the Soul
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you have no more words left to pray, picture Jesus speaking peace into your life right now. Listen to him, be still, and enjoy the calm. ------...
He'll Dry Your Tears
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When time comes for weeping, comfort yourself with assurances from God's Word. No tear will be wasted. And don't forget to also share your Kleenex. ...
No Lone Rangers
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
God has designed disability to not make people independent, but rather interdependent. There should be no lone rangers in the church, no mavericks. Yo...
Choose Joy
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Become someone who has “defiant joy.” Whatever valley you are walking through right now, choose to walk in his joy today. -------- This Christ...
Listen
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you listening? Meditate, reflect on him, and look for what God may teach you in silence. Devote more moments to simply listen to Jesus. -------...
God's Hand in Hardship
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This time of hardship and healing is not a jail sentence for you. God is moving, God is working, and his loving hand is right there in the middle of y...
Even Now
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever earthly trouble you find yourself in, you have a mighty witness in heaven right now, who loves you, prays for you, and has got all the detail...
Confidence From the Lord
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You always look your best when you’re wearing God-confidence. Hang onto his promises and push yourself into the arms of Jesus today. -------- This ...
Religious Fiction
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t let your faith become religious fiction. Instead, welcome the Spirit to rule in every situation so that you’ll experience a life that truly ...
Brave Music
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re feeling weary or overwhelmed, borrow St. Augustine’s prayer. Listen in and let your hearts be tuned to brave music today – even in t...
Sins Lie
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no such thing as housebreaking gossip. Sins like these seem harmless at first, but in the end are deadly poison. Ask the Holy Spirit to push...
The Serving Surgeon
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this July 4th, be encouraged and hear Joni share an inspiring story about a father named Bill Krissoff who goes off to be a battalion surgeon in Ir...
Happy Anniversary!
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear an interview between Joni and her husband Ken as they reflect on their wedding anniversary. Hear how spiritual gifts can help shape a ...
Hardship is a Gift
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you get hit with problems, remember the example of Jesus. Discomfort is God’s way of keeping you close to him. Ask God today to help you look a...
Shadow of the Cross
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you feel overwhelmed and without strength, picture yourself under the flag of your Savior. Staying beneath the cross is the safest place to be –...
A Great Fit
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Make God mainstream in your life because you fit into his great story whether you realize it or not. You have kingdom purpose, eternal significance, a...
Christ My Rock
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trials in life may be hard, but your soul will be safe and secure when Jesus is your rock. Nothing can hurt you when you are covered in Christ. ------...
A Wheelchair For Atneplan
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever feel like an outcast, remember that God has a great plan for you. Even in a little village in Uganda, God is watching over. Sign up for a ...
Worth the Wait
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
God has great things planned for you, so don’t be so quick to fall for what’s second best in your life. His most precious promises are worth waiti...
A Beautiful Fragrance
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rose, petals, Christ, imitators, imitation, beautiful, fragrance, worship --------This Christmas, you can shine the light of Christ into places of dar...
Serve and be Blessed
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When God keeps giving you hints to serve, it’s a sign that the time is now. Volunteer at a Joni and Friends Family retreat today and be blessed! ---...
Our Inheritance
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Live to increase your eternal reward. Be excited about the inheritance reserved in heaven for you! -------- This Christmas, you can shine the light o...
A Familiar Phrase
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your troubles are momentary and very soon hardships will be behind you. Earth may have your attention now, but this too shall pass. -------- This ...
Heralds of the Good News
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do people think when they hear the sound of your feet coming? Pray today that you become heralds of God’s good news wherever your feet may go. ...
Jesus’s Compassion
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus isn’t responsible for your problems, but he wants to be a part of the solution. He is appealing to you to help others and do the same. Who kno...
Learning God's Statutes
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even in the darkest places, you can still look up. God will never abandon the work of his hands. He promises to fulfill his purpose for you. --------...
Assurances of His Presence
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During life’s most difficult moments, God will always give you an assurance of his presence. Ask him to open your eyes to see the many ways he draws...
Rejoice in Your Hardships
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your complaints and grumbling can diminish your Christian witness to people around you. Do everything without complaining and you will shine like a st...
Filled with God’s Bounty
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
God’s love is real. Turn to Christ in your time of need and he will give you comfort and joy instead of sorrow. -------- This Christmas, you can sh...
Push and Pull
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every day is a choice between the spirit and your flesh. Choose the winning side and let the Holy Spirit lift you up today. -------- This Christmas, ...
God's Great Story
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you feel like your life is fragmented, remember you fit perfectly into God’s great story. Every day of your life has kingdom purpose. -------- ...
Your Heavenly Reward
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re going through tough times, don’t forget there’s an end in sight when you invest in heaven. Persevere and keep going – your reward ...
Burdened to Help
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are burdened, or burdened to help, you have a special place in God’s heart. Ask God to open your eyes in satisfying the needs around you...
Gaze on Your Rescuer
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re facing a wall, fix your eyes upon Jesus and he will rescue you. Instead of looking at your problems, gaze at the Lord. -------- This C...
We Are His Treasures
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like a mother who cares for her child, Jesus loves you just as much and beyond. You are his treasure and beloved. -------- This Christmas, you can sh...
Embrace Your Chronic Conditions
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When trials crowd into our lives, realize that they come to test your faith and produce in you the quality of endurance. Embrace the chronic condition...
Alive to God
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inhale, exhale. Breathe in God’s strength and graciousness instead of running on your own steam. -------- This Christmas, you can shine the light o...
We Must Give Account
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you do, and everything you are is laid bare before the Lord. But in Christ, you can live life under his gaze without fear, knowing his look...
Choosing The Right Path
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it seems easy to ignore God’s instruction. Following him closely is a choice filled with blessing and one that you’ll never, ever regret...
Digging Deeper
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t wait for a life-altering injury to drive you into the pages of God's Word. What God has to say to you is too important to put aside for later....
A Diminished Estate
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you do and say counts. When Jesus returns, some will enjoy a great inheritance in heaven and others, a diminished one. Think about what you...
Brought In
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you know someone in a wheelchair who is languishing, connect and minister to them – follow the mandate of Jesus in Luke 14. Bring the disabled in...
Hardships Are Opportunities
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Instead of complaining about your hardships, use them as opportunities to share the Gospel and lift others up like Paul did. glorify God by showing th...
Grace to the Humble
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get ourselves in trouble when we start believing our own press releases. Delight in your weaknesses and limitations because they are the very thing...
Scars and Stories
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re tempted to doubt the love of your heavenly Father, remember – his love for you goes further and deeper than the nails that were driven...
Breaking Free of Old Habits
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a Christian is like having successful heart surgery. You take off the filthy garments and put on new ones of holiness. What a relief to know ...
Boast in Your Affliction
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take a minute to boast in your beautiful scars. These marks are reminders that you belong to Jesus and that you need to lean on him. You are engraved ...
Set Your Heart on Things Above
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Suffering prepares your heart like nothing else. Sometimes, God has to turn your life upside down to make heaven come alive. The things of this earth ...
The Surprising Thing
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t be surprised when fellow believers are tested. Instead, be encouraged and strengthened by how they persevere. The Savior paves the way with gr...
Honest Questions
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When everything seems dark, remember that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Only God can give you hope...
Slow Steps
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this fast-forward world, take a moment to line up your day with the pace of the Holy Spirit. Press pause and look for God’s presence in everythin...
The Secret to Finding Joy
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even in the midst of great difficulties, you can still find and keep unshakeable joy by focusing your eyes on Jesus. Oh happy day! -------- This Chri...
Speak Up and Speak Out
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to procrastinate sharing the gospel? Hear Joni share an experience when her lips could not stay sealed. When the Spirit moves you...
Two Directions
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christians are going in two directions at once – wasting away outwardly, but gaining every day inwardly. Take heart! Christ is renewing you every da...
Bring it Before the Lord
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Intended for Good
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The God of the Bible is a God of intention, even when it involves accidents or mishaps. God has a purpose and a plan, and he is always a giant step ah...
The Gospel Good
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Only God can reach into terrible evil and wrench out of it positive good for you and glory for himself. He works all things for good. -------- This C...