Navigating family relationships during the holiday season can often bring a feeling of dread instead of joy. Is there any healthy solution to avoiding family drama? Lisa shares three questions we can ask ourselves when we encounter challenging dynamics with parents, siblings, children, in-laws and those close to us. Discover how God can provide hope and a path to peace not only at Christmas time, but for every day of the year.

How can the childlike innocence of splashing through mud puddles form behaviors and relationships for decades to come? Justin Davis, speaker, best selling author, and good friend to Lisa, joins her in a deeply transparent conversation discussing his most recent book, Being Real > Being Perfect. Lisa and Justin discuss people-pleasing, why men are resistant to going to counseling, and how an invitation to coffee became a life-changing moment for Justin. As you hear Justin share his own story in this episode, may you also find the courage to be authentic and embrace your identity in Christ!

Songs and greeting cards happily declare, "It's the most wonderful time of the year!" But if we’re honest, many of us feel differently during the hectic season of Christmas. Our hearts want to enjoy the anticipation and savor every precious moment, but the “Christmas crazy” can easily drown out the joy. Lisa shares three practical ideas to help us hop off of the “crazy train” and focus on the true reason for the season: Jesus!

Is God real? This question is Googled more than 200 times per second. Lisa invites atheist-turned-teaching-pastor and best selling author, Lee Strobel, into an eye-opening conversation around his new book, Is God Real? Lee shares how his life journey went from unbelief to belief by praying a simple prayer, “God, if you are real, I want to meet you.” Listen to this powerful episode to gain insight on burning questions like: If God is real, then why is there suffering? Is it okay to question God? And, How do I talk with my child or teenager who no longer believes in God? If you’ve ever asked or been asked, “Is God real?” then this episode is for you!

Do "what ifs" consume your thoughts more than you'd like? Are worry and anxiety overwhelming you this holiday season? We are told not to worry, it is often easier said than done. Lisa shares words from Paul in Philippians as he speaks into the problem, but also offers a solution. Choose today to invite God in and stop the cycle of worry.

Over 10 years ago, Lisa prayed a raw, honest, and dangerous prayer: "God, mess with me." What followed was a longing and fervor for the Lord like she had never experienced before. From that revival of her soul, Lisa wrote the book, I Want God, published in 2014. In this special episode of JOE, discover what led to that raw prayer, what Lisa learned about past revivals, and what it can mean for you today.