Over 10 years ago, Lisa prayed a raw, honest, and dangerous prayer: "God, mess with me." What followed was a longing and fervor for the Lord like she had never experienced before. From that revival of her soul, Lisa wrote the book, I Want God, published in 2014. In this special episode of JOE, discover what led to that raw prayer, what Lisa learned about past revivals, and what it can mean for you today.

Life is good and life is hard. These two truths can exist at the same time. When things get hard, it’s easy to think you’ve been abandoned by God and He has broken His promises. However, in this short but powerful episode, Lisa shares five things to remind you God is always present, especially in hard seasons of disappointment and pain. He is a promise-keeper and a faithful friend who never fails.

Lisa sits down with Dr. Katie McCoy, speaker, former professor and author of To Be Woman, for a candid conversation on gender. Lisa and Dr. McCoy dive deep – uncovering how gender confusion became so prevalent in our culture, why feminists are divided on this issue, and what every parent needs to know about pronouns and gender dysphoria. Listen in for fresh insight on how to approach this hot topic with grace, truth, and a Biblical worldview.

Gender is a hot button issue in our culture; one that seems to cause much confusion and debate. What does the Bible say about gender? With all of the voices speaking so loudly about this topic, who can we trust? Lisa approaches this sensitive subject with intentionality and thoughtfulness. She shares four major risks believers take when they stray from a Biblical worldview and how these risks affect their testimonies as image-bearers of Christ. This episode will lead you to take inventory of who and what may be shaping your thoughts on gender, so get ready to dive in!

Lisa talks with legendary author and pastor, Max Lucado, about everything from the root of sin, to dysfunctional families, to prayer life. In his new book, God Never Gives Up On You, Max highlights the Biblical accounts of Rebecca and Jacob to show the importance of our stories within God's larger story. Why do we think we need to be flawless to be used by God? What really holds us back in our relationships? And how can we move to a posture of trusting in our prayer life? These questions and many more are answered in this insightful conversation between friends.

Manifestation. A buzzword in today's culture. You may hear it over lunch with a friend or even while watching Netflix. Is it good, bad, or even a sin to embrace the idea of manifestation? (It's just a harmless word, right?) Whether you’re looking through the eyes of Google or the eyes of Scripture, Lisa shares how wildly different perspectives can be on this topic – and ultimately, how we can see "manifestation" through God's eyes.