Songs and greeting cards happily declare, "It's the most wonderful time of the year!" But if we’re honest, many of us feel differently during the hectic season of Christmas. Our hearts want to enjoy the anticipation and savor every precious moment, but the “Christmas crazy” can easily drown out the joy. Lisa shares three practical ideas to help us hop off of the “crazy train” and focus on the true reason for the season: Jesus!

Is God real? This question is Googled more than 200 times per second. Lisa invites atheist-turned-teaching-pastor and best selling author, Lee Strobel, into an eye-opening conversation around his new book, Is God Real? Lee shares how his life journey went from unbelief to belief by praying a simple prayer, “God, if you are real, I want to meet you.” Listen to this powerful episode to gain insight on burning questions like: If God is real, then why is there suffering? Is it okay to question God? And, How do I talk with my child or teenager who no longer believes in God? If you’ve ever asked or been asked, “Is God real?” then this episode is for you!

Do "what ifs" consume your thoughts more than you'd like? Are worry and anxiety overwhelming you this holiday season? We are told not to worry, it is often easier said than done. Lisa shares words from Paul in Philippians as he speaks into the problem, but also offers a solution. Choose today to invite God in and stop the cycle of worry.

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.