Send us a text TW: abuse, s*xual assault Lusu grew up in a Christian household, going to church but didn’t understand her “borrowed faith.” She had a tough relationship with her parents due to verbal and physical abuse growing up. For university, Lusu moved to a different country for school and was sexually assaulted. She was in a very rough mental space. She wasn’t going to church anymore and didn’t want to. Then a random guy invited her to church. She was hesitant at first, bu...
Send us a text No matter what your past looks like, you are always just one call away from a new life. Trigger warning: su*cide, drugs Keith felt this hole in his heart from a young age. His parents divorced and Keith struggled with anger and depression. After going to rehab for suicidal thoughts, he attempted to fill the whole and numb the pain with anything and everything - drugs, marijuana, partying, cigarettes, alcohol, prescription pills. Keith dropped out of high school, was financially...
Send us a text Yoji grew up in a family full of fighting, especially due to his father’s love of women and alcohol. When he was eleven years old, Yoji’s mother died of cancer. In his first year of middle school, his father’s company went bankrupt so he ran away, leaving Yoji and his three siblings to take care of themselves, which was difficult both emotionally and financially. Yoji felt like he had nothing to live for and spent a lot of his time hanging out with friends. One day after hangin...
Send us a text Kaz did not grow up in a Christian home, his family actually did ancestor worship. After getting trapped for 4 hours in the aftermath of an earthquake and being rescued, Kaz’s life was changed. He made some Christian friends who invited him to church. It started out as Kaz’s little secret, but then he finally invited his sister to join at Christmastime. They both ended up giving their lives to Jesus through a Bible study led by a construction worker who shared his testimony. Wh...
Send us a text I’m so excited for you to hear Mami’s story of how she encountered Jesus. In Japan, only 1% of the population is Christian, so Mami had the rare & miraculous experience of growing up in the church. She knew about God, but it wasn’t until later that she actually felt God’s nearness and knew His love in her heart. With having Jesus in her life, God guides her life and she knows that He is with her. Many Japanese people are seeking happiness - so they work hard and try ...
Send us a text I'm so excited to share Julie's story with you! The Lord has been so faithful to her from a young age. Originally, Julie was not interested in going to Japan at all, but God worked in her heart, and she ended up becoming a missionary in Japan! Through being a missionary in Japan, Julie shares some amazing stories of loss & forgiveness, falling in love & getting married, and trusting God's guidance through it all. Julie has known Jesus most of her life, and becau...
Send us a text Hello friends! This week, our Bible study leader, Andrew, shares his story of how he encountered Jesus. Although he grew up in a family that attended church, Andrew tried to seek faith on his own and as a teenager, he ended up turning his back on God. He called himself an atheist and really wrestled with some tough questions: Does life have any meaning?What happens when we die?Is love real or just chemical reactions?Did God create the world?How can God be real if there is so ...
Send us a text Zoe is one of the most joyful people you will ever meet, but she wasn't always that way. Zoe first heard about God when her mom was bedridden with a spinal disease, and some Christians came to pray for her and she was healed. She discovered God's power and attended church & Christian activities, but she did not know God's love until she met some very loving Christians. Her relationship with God developed over time - learning how to pray, starting to enjoy reading God's ...
Send us a text Taylor grew up knowing about God, but she felt like she had to be a good Christian girl because she was afraid of God and afraid of messing up. When she heard the story of the prodigal son in a new way, God worked in her heart and changed her life. For the first time, she met Jesus. Taylor realized how much Jesus loves her and wants not religious acts, but He wants a relationship with her. Even when going through some dark times, God provided for her in the form of supp...
Send us a text 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!” Ola found God because she heard His voice. He spoke to her, and her life has never been the same. Through Him, she found freedom, forgiveness, and joy. God has worked through Ola in incredible ways all around the world. The same as He has done for Ola, He does for us: God opens doors and leads us in unexpected ways. It doesn’t matter w...
Send us a text Trigger warning: s*xual assault, su*cide My friend, no matter what you are going through right now, please know that you are not alone and that you are so loved. Even in the face of hardship, God is good. It seems that in the most dark, difficult times, God met Rosie. God protected his life, God gave him friends to encourage him at just the right time, and God helped him find a new home church. Rosie has the biggest heart for people. He invests himself in helping students grow....
Send us a text Church hurts. Cancer. Family health crisis. Loss of parents. Loss of a friend. How can you find God in the midst of such hardships? Gené wrestled with the logic of Christianity until her world came crumbling with the decline of her mom's health. She gained faith in God and He miraculously healed her mom. With having God by her side, Gené knew she was not alone even when she later lost her dad, her mom, and her friend in a short amount of time. Gené shares: "I realized that God ...
Send us a text Check out this episode to hear how Jesus changed Isabelle's life. She grew up in a home with different religious views and was not sure what she believed for herself until a new friend offered to do a Bible study with her... After learning more about Jesus and how He truly died for our sins and rose to life again, Isabelle has been given new life and a fresh perspective through Him.
Send us a text Dustin once lived a very different life. But then he encountered Jesus. After walking with the Lord and learning about His love & His word, he is now one of the most servant-hearted people you'll ever meet. Listen to hear how God transformed Dustin's life! Now it is hard to imagine what he was like before knowing Jesus. Thanks for listening! If you like listening to the podcast, please rate, write reviews, and share with your friends! You can follow us on instagram @lifeis...
Send us a text Hey friends! Jesus has the power to change lives. Before knowing Him, we were once dead in our sins, but now because of Him, we are alive in Christ. The purpose of this podcast series is sharing stories of people who have been marked and changed by Jesus. They once lived one way, and now they have new life. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!” 2 Corinthians 5:17
Send us a text Often we do not want Jesus to be Lord of our lives because: we do not want someone else telling us what is right and wrongwe want to be in control of our own liveswe don't understand how a good God could allow evil to existBut when we see His heart, we see: A holy & worthy Lord who lives up to His own standards and helps us when we fall shortA compassionate Creator who shows us the best ways that are beneficial to usA sovereign Lord who is so good that He gives us the choic...
Send us a text A tale of three atheists who argued against God and instead found evidence for Jesus: 1. C.S. Lewis | atheist turned Christian theologian who wrote many books: Mere ChristianityThe Problem of Pain2. Dr. Jay L Wile | atheist nuclear chemistry PhD turned Christian who shares science as evidence for creation: Science BlogApologia Science Textbooks3. Lee Strobel - atheist journalist turned Christian author: The Case for Christ (book & movie)Passion City Church Podcast - The Cas...
Send us a text Jesus claimed to be God & man, claimed to die & raise to life again, and said some other really strange things... how do we know He's not a lunatic? Join us as we find answers in His word and in who He is is.
Send us a text A lot of people think Jesus was a liar because of the things that He claimed while He was on earth. In this episode, we find what scripture says about His claims: 1. He claimed to be God and man 2. He claimed to fulfill scripture 3. He claimed to die on the cross and raise to life 4. He claimed that He is coming back Thanks for joining us!
Send us a text With Christmas approaching, it's important to remember why we are celebrating and why we believe what we believe. Especially as conversations arise with your family over holiday meals, when co-workers ask about your faith, or your friends share their different beliefs. In this Advent series, we are exploring C.S. Lewis' argument that Jesus claiming to be both God and man either makes Him a Liar, a Lunatic, a Legend, or Lord. In addition to the 4 Ls, we are exploring how J...