How did India differ from life in the United States and how did Kira and Michaela adapt? What is it like to work with children now compared to then?   Show notes: https://yourtruejoy.com/podcast/ep-33-michaela-and-kira-experiencing-india-part-2/560/   What we discuss today:  1:10 - What were some of the fun stories? 3:54 - What was transportation like? 5:25 - What are the kids like? 8:06 - What kinds of things did people have? 9:26 - What was the weather like? 11:01 - What are the religious differences? 15:00 - How did they share the love of Jesus with children? 16:37 - What was the highlight of their time there? 19:28 - What are they doing now and how does it compare? 22:15 - What does true joy mean?

What does it look like to follow God, even to the other side of the world? Kira and Michaela share about their experience in India and what they learned during that time.   Show notes: https://yourtruejoy.com/podcast/ep-32-michaela-and-kira-experiencing-india/552/   What we discuss today:  1:28 - Today’s guest is Kevin’s daughter Michaela and her friend, Kira! 3:08 - Why did Kira go to India? 5:42 - She saw an opportunity to learn about running a children’s home. 7:00 - Did God have a calling for Kira? 7:52 - What was the food like? 8:30 - What are the beliefs about cows? 10:46 - How did Michaela and Kira connect? 12:29 - What purpose did God have for them in India? 14:05 - How did they communicate with people there? 18:20 - What takeaways did they have? 20:54 - What were the children like?

How can we love others by using our gifts? Mary and Roger join us today as we discuss what caring for others can look like and why it’s important in finding joy.   Show notes: https://yourtruejoy.com/podcast/ep-31-mary-and-roger-doing-unto-others/547/   What we discuss today:  1:41 - What joy can you get from doing unto others? 5:56 - What happens if you feel taken advantage of? 6:58 - What does everyone need? 7:57 - How has God prepared Mary for this? 9:43 - What does Roger think about heaven? 11:18 - Death is not the end. 15:11 - Look for God’s timing to find a spouse. 17:58 - What does it mean to listen to the Lord?

On past episodes, we’ve discussed how we can help widows in the name of Jesus. Today, we invite Mary, a widow herself, to share her story. We will learn how God guided her through the pain of losing a spouse and how she embraces God’s love daily.   Show notes: https://yourtruejoy.com/podcast/ep-30-marys-story-knowing-true-love-through-god/542/   What we discuss today:  2:01 – Mary and her journey to God. 4:20 - Mary's loss of her husband.  6:45 - How we can help widows? 8:37 – What can we learn from Psalms 46:10? 9:28 - Finding comfort in Jesus. 10:40 - How do you know true love? 12:16 - Mary's father finding Jesus.  14:10 - How does she bring joy to others? 16:20 - Mary's love for music.  19:16 - What are Mary's thoughts on the Trinity?  20:29 - How can you encourage people to get involved?  21:04 - What does true joy mean for Mary?

We’ve had 28 great shows before this one, so we take a look back on some of the guests we’ve had and all the great wisdom they’ve shared. Which one was your favorite?   Read more: https://yourtruejoy.com/podcast/ep-29-reflecting-back-on-past-shows/537/   What we discuss today:  1:44 - Where does true joy come from? 3:34 - Some have overcome addiction with the help of Jesus. 6:30 - What episode was the most popular? 8:25 - What does belief mean?  12:03 - Where can we seek truth? 13:36 - Kevin shares about his relationship with church. 16:34 - What was God’s plan for Jesus?  20:36 - Who else stuck out to you?

How do we face today’s world? What can we do to make it a better place in a way that’s pleasing to the Lord? Hear the discussion between Roger, Gary, and Kevin on today’s show!    Read more: https://yourtruejoy.com/podcast/ep-28-conversation-with-roger-living-a-life-for-christ/532/   What we discuss today:  1:21 - How are times different today? 4:14 - Is sin worse today? 8:45 - What can we do to fix it? 16:21 - Kevin shares about caring for his neighbor.  18:07 - What can listeners do to be more Christ-like? 20:32 - What’s worth being busy for? 26:16 - What does true joy mean for Roger?

What kind of difference can Jesus make in someone’s life? Roger shares about the supernatural power that God provided to help him overcome his struggles with alcohol.   Show Notes: https://yourtruejoy.com/podcast/ep-27-rogers-repentance-finding-transformation-with-jesus/527/   Key Points: 1:13 - Who is Roger Greenway? 12:06 - What was it like to quit drinking alcohol? 13:10 - What does “repent” actually mean? 14:35 - What is life like now? 16:21 - Is that a believable transformation? 17:58 - Roger shares about his uncles 20:39 - What truths can you find in scripture?

A show that started out helping 8 widows has grown into helping thousands across the country. If you are wondering how to get involved, you can use your gifts for God. From watching the show to volunteering your skills there are many ways to be part of this wonderful project.   Show Notes: https://yourtruejoy.com/podcast/ep-26-rebuilding-and-restoring-with-ken-using-your-gifts-for-god/519/   Key Points: 0:54 - How can you get involved? 4:40 - What’s the future of the show?   7:12 - Who subscribes to Pureflix? 8:28 - How can the church be active in media? 10:31 - How can you help widows? 15:18 - What kind of funding can create a legacy?  19:53 - Using our money for good.

What does it mean to love others? Today we are particularly focusing on widows. Ken shares how his show, Rebuild and Restore, cares for widows and their homes.    Show Notes: https://yourtruejoy.com/podcast/ep-25-restoring-and-rebuilding-with-ken-caring-for-widows/513/   Key Points: 1:51 - Ken shares about his home fix-it show. 6:40 - What is Ken working on now? 9:23 - Why does he work with widows? 15:54 - The pain and suffering of today will not be in heaven. 18:31 - How are the shows being funded?    19:45 - What was the purpose of the early church? 23:02 - How can you bless widows and love one another?

How do you know what God’s plan is for your life? Today, Jonathan is back to speak with us about how to find God and His plan for your life.   Show Notes: https://yourtruejoy.com/podcast/ep-24-wisdom-from-jonathan-seeking-gods-plan-for-your-life/509/    Key Points: 0:55 - Did you know that God has a plan for you? 4:00 - How do you know when God is talking to you? 8:01 - We are called to make disciples 13:01 - Don’t forget prayer 16:16 - What if you’re worried about what other people think? 18:39 - Was there this much sin 40-50 years ago? 21:03 - Read 2 Timothy, chapter 3