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A place with real people sharing their real faith.
What was the moment when you first realized how real Jesus is?
Tell me about your But God moment.
Have you had moments when you were so low you could only rely on your faith?
What makes you joyful when the rest of the world isn't?
These are a few of the questions that lead my interviews.
Once a month we have a roundtable chat with a few people about a topic.
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Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! What does it feel like to truly encounter God's joy? In this episode of Just Talking About Jesus, Jan Johnson, Marti Darcangelo, and Brenda Savanhu gather around a powerful quote from Methodist missionary E. Stanley Jones — "When I met Christ, I felt that I had swallowed sunshine" — and let it spark a rich, honest conversation about choosing joy even in the darkest seasons. From King Jehoshaphat's battle cry to Moses glowin...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! What happens when a child raised in severe abuse — physical, sexual, and spiritual manipulation — somehow hears a quiet voice saying you are meant for more? Nekesha's story is one of the most remarkable testimonies of redemption you'll ever hear. Growing up with a father who twisted scripture to justify abuse, Nekesha found herself homeless, addicted, and self-harming as a teenager — convinced she wasn't worth saving. But God had oth...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! "What if the hardest thing you're walking through isn't happening TO you—but FOR you? What if you were actually chosen for this season?" This isn't your typical "chosen" conversation—it's a paradigm shift about surrender, submission, and the sacred journey of trusting a faithful God even when nothing makes sense. In this deeply moving episode of Just Talking About Jesus, Jan welcomes Angie Clayton (compiler of the book Chosen: Sacred Journeys with...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! What happens when the Christian life you imagined doesn't match the reality you're living? When the prayers aren't answered the way you hoped? When suffering becomes your daily companion? Paula Romang thought that if she just did all the things and checked all the boxes, God would deliver her version of the wonderful Christian life on a silver platter. Good Christians don't suffer. What she found out was that lie wasn't true. Paula Rom...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Amy Miles thought she knew her story: adopted as a premature baby with cerebral palsy by loving Christian parents. But when she decided to search for her birth mother after having her first child, she discovered a truth that would change everything—she had survived a failed abortion at 27-30 weeks gestation. In this powerful episode, Amy shares her journey from shock and survivor's guilt to forgiveness and purpose. She opens up about: The moment s...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Michelle Fewell shares her remarkable testimony on Just Talkin' About Jesus, Episode 91. From a childhood marked by kidnapping and displacement, through years of anger and rebellion against God, to a life-changing encounter in a small Bronx church—Michelle's story demonstrates God's faithful pursuit. This conversation offers hope for parents praying for prodigal children and reminds us all that God's word never returns void. Disc...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Jan Johnson has started Let’s Talk About It! once a month where we have a few of us dissecting a topic. Today’s episode is one of those. Do you ever get stuck in stinkin’ thinkin’? You know what I’m talking about. Someone says something to you that sticks in your head… and not the good kind of something. The next thing you know, you start to believe it because you ruminate on it. It keeps coming to the forefront of your min...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Angela Deulen, professor of psychology at California Baptist University, and Mary Nauha, certified neuro coach, as they explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and Christian faith. Discover how your brain is designed to connect with God, the neurobiology of forgiveness, and why spiritual practices like prayer and meditation literally reshape your brain for healing and wholeness. ...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! What happens when you come to the end of yourself and cry out to God one last time? In this powerful episode, Luba Shalya shares her remarkable journey from underground churches in Soviet Ukraine to a life-changing encounter with God in Portland, Oregon. Raised under religious control and later battling deep depression after divorce, Luba reached a breaking point that became her breakthrough. On January 31, 2006, she gave God an ultimatum—and expe...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! If you are new here, welcome! I’m Jan Johnson, your host. I’m glad you’re joining us and I hope that by the end of this show you feel encouraged and strengthened. Today is December 30, 2025, and as it’s the end of the year and a beginning of a new year, I wanted to start doing one episode a month that is more of a round table discussion on a topic. So, this episode is the beginning of that. Joining me today are my daughter Sister Mercy...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! In this episode of Just Talking About Jesus, host Jan Johnson meets with Kim Oswalt to hear her heartfelt testimony about discovering faith during her teenage years in Utah. Despite her family's irregular church attendance, Kim's journey took off when a move prompted a deeper connection to God through a local church community. Her story highlights the value of youth groups and finding mentors who inspire bold, everyday faith. Kim...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! In this episode of Just Talking About Jesus, author Teresa Abell Haynes shares her lifelong walk with the Lord—from childhood prayers on the school bus to the deep faith that carried her through life’s hardest seasons. Theresa reveals the fascinating research journey behind her novel The Queen’s Priest, a powerful story of integrity and courage inspired by the real-life martyr Thomas Abell, a man who stood for truth against King Henry VIII. We exp...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! In this podcast episode, Virginia Heslinga recounts a life-altering event from her childhood: a devastating house fire that led to loss and trauma. Despite this, Virginia's journey is a testament to faith and resilience. She reflects on an experience where an angelic presence aided her during the fire and explores how this shaped her belief in God's protective nature. Through decades of teaching and mentoring, Virginia gradually ...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Terry Whalen about his transformative faith journey. Growing up in the church, Terry initially believed he understood Christianity, but it was during his college years at Indiana University that his perspective shifted significantly. After a profound encounter with a fellow student, a visit to a small bookstore, and a commitment to read the Bible, Terry's faith deepened, leading him to join the Wycliffe Bible Translators. His exp...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! In this podcast episode, David Scott joins host Jan to discuss his remarkable life journey, from his turbulent past in the restaurant industry to finding solace and redemption through faith. David reflects on being raised by a nurturing family of strong women who instilled valuable perspectives. Despite his past struggles with alcoholism and drug dealing, David found his calling in the culinary world. Now sober and rooted in fait...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, Brenda Savanhu’s journey has spanned continents and cultures. She spent her early years between England and Zimbabwe, before moving to the United States at the age of 18. From a young age, Brenda was an avid reader, finding comfort and inspiration in the pages of Nancy Drew mysteries and Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot. Brenda’s faith story is one of rediscovery. Though she first encountered Jesus as a ...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! Lavaudus Scott's Facebook Spotify - Lavaudus YouTube of this episode YouTube of Lavaudus' Albums Link to prior episode with Lavaudus and his wife Liz In this gripping podcast episode, Lovatta Scott shares his harrowing experience with cannabis that turned a peaceful night into chaos, resulting in a tragic car accident. Despite facing potential jail time and losing his job, Lavaudus emerges stronger with the support of his wife and community....
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! In this episode of Just Talking About Jesus, Jai Raza shares his incredible journey from a cultural Christian upbringing to exploring New Age spirituality. Jai candidly discusses his struggles, including a life-altering moment when he contemplated suicide. Thanks to divine intervention through a friend’s timely phone call, Jai chose to seek the supernatural light he experienced that night. This pivotal moment set him on a path to...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! My guest, Lauren Burns, host of "The Redeemed Podcast," is no stranger to adversity. Kidnapped at the age of seven and taken to Jordan by her father, Lauren’s journey of escape and survival became national news and was even adapted into a made-for-television movie. Today, Lauren uses her platform to share stories of hope and redemption with her listeners. As an advocate for faith and second chances, she believes that every story—no mat...
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! From repeated suicide attempts, God continued to say, "No, I have a plan for you." In this episode of 'Just Talking about Jesus,' guest Bartholomew James shares his powerful journey from a troubled childhood to finding faith and redemption. Growing up in foster care, he was exposed to various belief systems without a stable foundation. His life spiraled through addiction, culminating in multiple overdoses and a near-death experience. B...
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