Lisa welcomes one of her dearest friends and favorite storytellers to JOE, Sheila Walsh. She is the real deal along with being a TV host, musical artist, speaker and best selling author of 30 books, including Holding On When You Want to Let Go. Lisa and Sheila discuss the idea of “hold on and don't let go,” as well as what Sheila believes about God right now. They wrap up their conversation with a story that has Lisa wanting to laugh, cry and high five Sheila all at the same time. You won't want to miss a single minute of the sweetest conversation between friends.

The bright lights of New York City drew in Hannah Brencher, an adventurous 22 year old setting out to start her dream job. When the job fell through, she spent hours on the train writing letters of encouragement, out of her own need to be encouraged, and left them for others in the city to find. Lisa picks up the conversation and welcomes this online educator, TED speaker, and author of the book “Fighting Forward.” They discuss the three things we need to hear from other people in life and what to do when your life feels like it's on hold when everyone else is moving forward. Settle in for a great conversation between new friends that will leave you wanting to speak light into lives around you.

Settle in for a fascinating conversation focusing on emotional health and how it relates to the “garden of our soul.” Lisa welcomes Dr. Anita Phillips, trauma therapist, mental health expert, and author of The Garden Within, on the JOE show to discuss self-care, anger (and why it's okay), and a Biblical worldview on feelings. Together, they explore how Jesus modeled authentic and vulnerable emotions and what it means for believers today. Listen in to find hope and healing for your soul.

Have you wondered if it's okay for Christians to seek out counseling or visit a therapist? Is there any reason believers should be wary of mental health resources? Where does our ultimate healing take place? Lisa shares her unfiltered thoughts on this, along with the difference between motives of secular culture and faith culture. Listen in to discover how we as believers can pursue strong, healthy minds with Jesus squarely in the center of our hearts.

Can parents truly be worry free? Is my child's struggle with anxiety normal? Is anxiety contagious? Lisa's conversation with author and therapist, Sissy Goff, will have you hitting replay more than once on this powerful episode. Sissy's new book, The Worry Free Parent, focuses on not only the anxiety we experience as parents, but also on the anxiety our children experience. With tangible resources and action steps for parents and children, this episode brings hope for every family member.

We all encounter ministry leaders personally in our own circles or in the world of social media. What we often don't see is the quiet struggle against rejection and hurt, depression, and fighting for their families while at the same time loving their call to serve Jesus. So, what does it look like for a ministry leader to have a mental health checklist? Lisa embraces this topic in today's conversation that is very personal to her as a young woman watching her father lose his church. As our ministry leaders, pastors, favorite authors and worship leaders have encountered weariness, spiritual warfare and isolation, where can they turn? Lisa shares five questions in the form of a health checklist. Answer the five questions yourself and then pass it along to a ministry leader that Lisa shares is really no different than each one of us.