Longing for More

Christmas is a season of hope, joy, and peace, but for many, it is a season when old hurts resurface, reminding us of things that are anything but joyful. Vona Johnson explores the profound theme of forgiveness in this heartfelt episode of Courageous Retirement. Reflecting on personal stories, Christian teachings, and poignant examples, Vona encourages listeners to release long-held hurts and embrace the true spirit of Christmas—granting and receiving forgiveness. Using insights from Lora ...

Do you long to make an impact in the world? Do you question whether God can use you? In this episode of Longing for More, special guest Jessica Klassen shares her journey of creating a unique approach to making an impact, and we'll dive deep into how God has guided her to fulfill His purpose. We'll also take a closer look at the Ripple Boxes Jessica has created, the challenges she's encountered, and how she has learned to trust God along the way. She explains how each Ripple Box impact...

In this amazing episode of "Longing for More," we visit with the wonderful Jodi Howe, host of the podcast Air That I Breath, speaker, Worship Leader, and new Author. We talked about in this time when Satan is actively impacting every area of life, it is even more important than ever that we live a life of purpose, trust in God even in the most difficult seasons, and incorporate scripture in our daily lives. In this conversation, where we discuss the hard topics of our day, Jodi emphasi...

In this episode, guest Marty Mitchell shares how to connect more deeply with the Holy Spirit and experience holiness in our lives. He challenges listeners to see past denominational lines and to focus on what unites Christians rather than what divides us. The conversations devels into exploring the importance of Scripture, humility, and genuinely listening to understand others. Mitchell discusses his book, The Capillaries of Christ, which helps individuals determine and understand thei...

Do you ever get discouraged, feel like your work has little value, and begin to doubt if God can use you in your current circumstances? You're not alone. We all waver between certainty and doubt at times. We want to walk in God's will, but when things don't turn out, it's easy to think we're on the wrong path and doubt our purpose. In this episode, we explore how sometimes God's definition of success differs from ours and how He wants us to continue in His plan, even when we don't see...

In this episode, we explore the age-old question of whether we are more like bold Peter or doubting Thomas. Through stories and reflections from the Bible, we examine the moments in our lives when we take risks, step out of our comfort zones, and demonstrate courage like Peter. At the same time, we also delve into the times when we have doubts, question our beliefs, and struggled with uncertainty like Thomas. But as we delve deeper, we discover that these two seemingly opposing traits are no...

Trusting in God and focusing on Jesus in difficult times is challenging, but when you layer the death of a loved one and a parent with Alzheimer's, you quickly learn it's the only way to get through it. You realize how important it is to remain patient and open to God's plan, even when things don't come together as we want. No matter the circumstances in our lives, it helps to remember that our faith grows during trials and that we can develop a closer relationship with Jesus during trying ti...

Our faith intersects with life experiences every day. This conversation with author Bill Yoh emphasizes how faith should be embraced and how it can serve as a guide to having great relationships. In it, Bill encourages us to pursue service and connection with those around us and to strive for unity rather than division. Bill shares how his first book, Our Way, was inspired by his father, and his second book, the newly released Unvarnished Faith, was inspired by an unexpected journey of ...

There are only two paths we can follow in life. We can live a faithful life, or we can live a faithless life. There is no middle ground. But if we aren't intentional about how we spend our days, it is easy to drift onto the wrong path. This episode discusses what it takes to live our lives intentionally and why we must do so. God will tell us exactly what we need to do to live out His calling in our lives, and if we listen, we can cease our striving and live a life of meaning, peace, and ful...

When preparing for Advent, we typically focus on preparing our homes by decorating, baking, wrapping gifts, and preparing meals. But how much time do we invest in preparing our hearts for the Advent of Jesus' return? In this episode, we explore letting go of expectations and trusting God when things don't go as planned. You'll be encouraged to shift your focus to forgiveness, kindness, and patience to be prepared for Christmas and every day in the New Year. To look beyond the season an...

Every sports fan knows you keep shooting shots on goal at every opportunity. When you think about it, it's that way with our faith, too. We love others, share our stories, and show kindness even if we occasionally miss the mark. We keep going even if we don't see the results we want. In this episode, we make an unconventional comparison of hockey and our lives of faith. We keep taking the shots because we never know how many lives we'll impact when we finally hit the goal.

Life's journey is full of ups and downs. This episode will inspire you to find beauty amid trials in life. You will hear parts of a longer conversation. Though we specifically talk about breast cancer in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is an opportunity to discover beauty in every challenge we face. You will be encouraged to find how God can turn every situation into an opportunity for good. Join the FREE Live Your More Community to listen to the full episode titled The Gi...