Lisa welcomes back to JOE today, doctor of spiritual formation, author, speaker, and mentor, Dr. Alicia Britt Chole. After spending time together recently at a retreat in California, Lisa and Alicia share a little tease about her upcoming book, The Night Is Normal (pre-order now), plus so much more that will inspire you and help you refocus on joy and hope during this holiday season.

Continuing our series from the 5 Word Prayer book, today Lisa is sharing the prayer "I Love You, Jesus. Help." Help is one of the greatest prayers we can pray, especially here at the holiday season. Find encouragement in this simple, yet powerful prayer today.

Today on the Lisa + Friends Show, we're airing a conversation that Lisa and author, speaker, coach and co-founder of Called Creatives, Alli Worthington recorded together. As we head into the new year, what are the things we need to focus on to be productive and work towards are goals and dreams. If you want to speak, write or publish a book, start a podcast, be an entrepreneur, this show is for you! And if you know someone who is dreaming of the same things, share it with her today!

This month, Lisa is reading from her book 5 Word Prayers, a 40 day devotional. She is specifically focusing on prayers that will bring hope and peace to us during this holiday season.

Today's interview is very special. Lisa recorded this interview with author Colleen Chao in May of this year, knowing that Colleen had stage 4 terminal cancer. Colleen's book released in October, In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God: 31 Days of Hope, Honesty, and Encouragement for the Sufferer. Colleen wrote this book for the sufferer who wants to trust Jesus in the midst of their deep pain, grief, or loss—but who needs practical wisdom, rich truth, and encouragement to do so.