Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast
1) Literally Living by Faith and Not by Sight – Jennifer Rothschild
Author, speaker, and Bible teacher, Jennifer Rothschild joins host Stephanie Daniels to share her story of literally walking by faith and not by sight. Since losing her sight at age 15, Jennifer hasn’...Show More
2) Arising through Grief: God's Faithfulness after Loss — Amber Smith
Amber Smith, wife of former country music artist, Granger Smith joins Stephanie Daniels to share about her book, The Girl on the Bathroom Floor: Held Together when Everything is Falling Apart. Amber s...Show More
3) Finding New Life: Dr. Jason Kolb on God’s Sufficient Grace in Suffering
Dr. Jason Kolb and his wife Amy know firsthand about unexpected turns in life. In January 2023 Jason took a wrong turn at high speed while skiing and landed at the bottom of a 20-foot drop. As an ER d...Show More
4) Shawn Thornton’s “All But Normal” Childhood and Path to Ministry (Part 2)
Shawn Thornton, our Joni and Friends President and Chief Ministry Officer returns to the podcast to share his experience and insight on disability ministry in the church. Raised with disability in his...Show More
5) Shawn Thornton’s “All But Normal” Childhood and Path to Ministry (Part 1)
If you've ever wondered where is God in the middle of your pain, or if your story has purpose, don’t miss this conversation with Shawn Thornton, our Joni and Friends President and Chief Ministry Offic...Show More
6) Watching for the Morning: Vaneetha Risner on Hope amid Suffering
Vaneetha Risner is no stranger to suffering. Having lived through polio, the loss of a child, and multiple miscarriages, she has wrestled with God and learned to trust in his goodness. Vaneetha joins ...Show More
7) Faith amidst Suicide: Help and Hope for the Darkest of Times – Kay Warren
Kay Warren, known for cofounding Saddleback Church with her husband, Pastor Rick Warren, joins Stephanie Daniels to discuss a deeply personal topic. Kay is the mother of three adult children, includin...Show More
8) Identifying Barriers and Building Pathways to Belonging for People with Disabilities in the Church – Matt McCraney
Army Chaplain and special needs dad Matt McCraney joins Stephanie Daniels to talk about how the body of Christ can better embrace people living with disabilities. Bringing personal, biblical, and acad...Show More
9) A Dancer’s Faith Journey and Passion for Disability Advocacy – Lars Nelson
Lars Nelson, a member of New York City Ballet’s corps de ballet, joins Stephanie Daniels to share about his faith journey, career, and passion to see people with disabilities served and included by th...Show More
10) Caregiving with Grit, Grace, and Joy – Jess Ronne
Author, speaker, and special needs mom Jess Ronne joins Stephanie Daniels to talk about her family’s story of beauty emerging from the ashes. She also offer insight into tangible ways to support famil...Show More