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Angela Thomas Pharr | How to Love Radiantly in a Dark World May 18, 2026

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Today on the show, I sat down with my dear friend Angela Thomas Pharr for a conversation that felt like a deep breath for the soul. We talked about what it truly means to live radiantly in a world that often leaves us exhausted, discouraged, and distracted from the life God has called us to live.

Angela shares wisdom from years of walking with Jesus and reminds us that radiant living is not about perfection, performance, or pretending everything is fine. It’s about surrender. It’s about learning to trust God enough to step into all He has for us — even when it feels uncomfortable, uncertain, or costly.

We also talk honestly about fear, comparison, obedience, and the ways we sometimes shrink back from the fullness of God’s calling on our lives. This episode will encourage you to stop settling for survival mode and start embracing the abundant life Jesus offers.

If you’ve been feeling spiritually stuck, weary, or unsure of your next step, I think this conversation will deeply encourage you. Angela’s words are full of both truth and grace, and I believe this episode will remind you that God is not finished with your story.

You’ll walk away challenged to pursue Jesus more fully, live with intentionality, and trust that the God who called you is faithful to complete the work He began in you.

This episode is honest, practical, hope-filled, and full of reminders that you were made to shine His light right where you are.

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Susie Larson | Faith When Healing Doesn’t Come: Living with Chronic Illness May 11, 2026

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Today on the show, I sat down with Susie Larson to have an honest and hope-filled conversation about chronic illness, faith, and trusting God when healing doesn’t come.

If you or someone you love is walking through chronic health issues, autoimmune disease, long-term sickness, or unexplained pain, this episode is for you.

Susie shares from her own personal journey of battling chronic illness and how it has shaped her faith in ways she never expected. We talk about the emotional, spiritual, and mental toll that chronic illness brings and why so many women carry shame, isolation, and silent suffering in these seasons.

We also address the tension many believers feel between faith and healing, including:

What to do when you’re praying but not getting better
How to trust God when your body feels like it’s failing you
The dangers of “formula faith” and harmful theology around healing
How to hold onto hope in the middle of ongoing pain

This conversation is both deeply personal and incredibly practical. If you’ve ever wondered, “Where is God in my suffering?” or “Why hasn’t He healed me?”—you are not alone.

There is space for your questions.

There is grace for your struggle.

And there is still hope.

If Susie is new to you, she is a bestselling author, national speaker, and host of the popular radio show Susie Larson Live. She is passionate about helping people experience the presence of God in the middle of real-life challenges.

Listen in and be encouraged…you can have strong faith even in chronic illness.

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Lysa TerKeurst | What Do You Do When Life Falls Apart? May 04, 2026

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Today on The Women of Joy Show, I’m joined by Lysa TerKeurst for an honest conversation about shame, healing, divorce, and trusting God after heartbreak.

Lysa shares her personal journey through marriage struggles and divorce, and how she learned to break free from the lies of shame and walk in truth. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your past, weighed down by regret, or unsure how to move forward, this episode will meet you right where you are.

We talk about:

How to overcome shame and self-blame
What the Bible says about divorce and healing
How to trust God again after betrayal
Practical steps to process pain in a healthy, faith-filled way

This conversation is full of hope, biblical truth, and real-life wisdom for anyone walking through a hard season.

There is no shame in your story. There is healing. There is hope.

NEXT WEEK: Our Health + Shame // I sit down with Susie Larson and we get very personal about our health struggles and how we process that in light of our Christianity and the shame of not wanting others ot know.

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David Thomas & Sissy Goff | Raising Brave Kids in an Anxious World Apr 27, 2026

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Today on the show, I’m joined by David Thomas and Sissy Goff to talk about their encouraging and practical new book, Capable. Together, they bring decades of years of wisdom, experience, and heart to a conversation all about helping kids and families build confidence, resilience, and emotional strength in today’s world.

We dive into what it really means to raise capable children, why so many kids struggle with anxiety and self-doubt, and how parents can support them without trying to fix everything for them. David and Sissy share powerful insights on how to help children grow through challenges, develop courage, and learn the life skills they need to thrive.

We also talk about estranged families and grandparenting. We recognize that many of our listeners struggle with how to have the best relationships and manage them. We get super practical in this episode.

If David and Sissy are new to you, they are bestselling authors, counselors at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, speakers through Raising Boys and Girls, and trusted voices for families navigating childhood and adolescence. Through their books, teaching, and counseling work, they have helped countless parents better understand and support their children with wisdom and compassion.

This episode is full of encouragement, practical tools, and truth you can apply right away. Whether you are parenting little ones, navigating the teen years, or simply wanting to love the children in your life well, this conversation is for you.

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What They Don’t Tell You About Money: The Real Key to Getting Unstuck From Someone Who’s Been There

Jade Warshaw | What No One Tells You About Money Apr 20, 2026

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Today on the show, I’m joined by bestselling author and money expert Jade Warshaw to talk about her powerful book and the practical steps people can take to create lasting financial freedom. Jade brings wisdom, honesty, and real-life experience to a conversation that is both encouraging and incredibly practical.

We dive into the mindset shifts that often need to happen before financial change can take place, why so many people feel stuck with money, and how to build confidence when starting over. Jade shares insights from her own journey and offers hope for anyone feeling overwhelmed by debt, stress, or financial pressure.

We also talk about relationships and money, the emotional side of finances, and how small daily decisions can lead to major long-term results. Jade has a way of making money conversations feel approachable, doable, and empowering.

If Jade is new to you, she is a personal finance expert, bestselling author, speaker, and co-host of The Ramsey Show. She is passionate about helping people break free from debt, build wealth, and live with confidence and purpose. Through her teaching, books, and speaking, Jade continues to inspire people to take control of their finances and create a future they love.

This episode is full of wisdom, practical tools, and encouragement you can use right away. Whether you are just getting started, trying to reset, or looking for motivation on your financial journey, this conversation is for you.

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Shannon Millard | I Can Only Imagine 2 Apr 13, 2026

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Today on the show, I sat down with Shannon Millard. She is the wife of Bart Millard, lead singer for the band Mercy Me. She chose to do her first solo interview with us. She and her husband have both a new book and new movie, I Can Only Imagine 2 out now. They’re opening up about a hard season in their marriage and you don’t want to miss it. This episode is full of wisdom!

We get very practical in our conversation and talk about practical steps to help you in your marriage or share it with someone you love. There isn’t shame in the hard seasons of marriage. There is hope.

Next week, it is all about money! We will welcome Jade from Ramsey Solutions to the show.

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Jess Wolstenholm | How to Talk to Your Kids About Hard Topics in Scripture Mar 30, 2026

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Today on the show, I sat down with my new friend Jess Wolstenholm. Jess is the VP of Education and Spiritual Formation at Minno Kids. She is a child media specialist and we invited her on the show to help us digest talking to kids about hard topics and scripture. We also get into screen time. You don’t want to miss this episode if you have young kids in your life at some capacity.

If Jess is new to you, she is a writer, editor, and kids Bible teacher. Currently, she serve as the VP of Content and Faith Formation for Minno Kids. With a love for words and a background in marketing and brand management, she comes alive when developing content that teaches kids the truth of God's Word and helps parents create a vibrant culture of faith in their homes. Her love of kids ministry and children's literature led her to put her passions to work for the company that is now Minno in early 2018. With today's super busy, hyper-connected families, they try to meet parents right where they are to deliver helpful Bible-teaching tools and encouraging reminders through blog posts, podcasts, downloads, and social media content.

Author of The Pregnancy and Baby Companion books, she also contributed articles, essays, and resources to various parenting sites such as Motherly, the Huffington Post, Faith Gateway, and Scary Mommy. When she’s not writing, editing, or teaching kids about the Bible, you can find her reading children's books (coming-of-age, middle-grade adventures are her favorite!). She lives outside Nashville, Tennessee with my amazing husband, Dave, and their two children.

Next week, I will sit down with my friend Jon Acuff. The conversation is loaded with wisdom on how to apply scripture and overcome your shame. It is the “how to” in reprogramming our thoughts and what Paul meant by renewing your mind. Join us!

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