Pain and suffering: How do they draw us closer to the presence of Jesus? Lisa welcomes her friend and spiritual hero, Joni Eareckson Tada on the JOE show to talk about her latest release, The Practice of the Presence of Jesus: Daily Meditations on the Nearness of Our Savior. In this heartfelt conversation, they uncover how you can invite Jesus into every experience of daily life – big or small – and what kind of profound impact His presence can have on every situation.

Is your relationship with Jesus personal or distant? Do you know His heart or His voice? Is He trying to tell you something? In this heartfelt episode, Lisa shares how life-changing it can be to spend less time doing things for God and more time being with Him. Pray these simple five words, “I want to know You” and get ready for a powerful perspective shift.

Closing out the year on a reflective note, Lisa sits down with her long-time friend, Angela Mitchell to talk about God’s faithfulness: not only in good times, but in tragic times. Angela's moving story of grief, faith, and layers of healing will point you back to the wonder and omniscience of God. What do we do when tragedy strikes? How do we respond and move forward? Grab the box of tissues, because this conversation will break your heart and bless you all at once!

Navigating family relationships during the holiday season can often bring a feeling of dread instead of joy. Is there any healthy solution to avoiding family drama? Lisa shares three questions we can ask ourselves when we encounter challenging dynamics with parents, siblings, children, in-laws and those close to us. Discover how God can provide hope and a path to peace not only at Christmas time, but for every day of the year.

How can the childlike innocence of splashing through mud puddles form behaviors and relationships for decades to come? Justin Davis, speaker, best selling author, and good friend to Lisa, joins her in a deeply transparent conversation discussing his most recent book, Being Real > Being Perfect. Lisa and Justin discuss people-pleasing, why men are resistant to going to counseling, and how an invitation to coffee became a life-changing moment for Justin. As you hear Justin share his own story in this episode, may you also find the courage to be authentic and embrace your identity in Christ!

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!