Great Things with Lindsie Herring

I loved this conversation with Ben! Not only is he intelligent and knows the Bible really well, he also has a huge heart for people and wants them to experience an abundant life with Jesus. Since he recently released his book Rest and War, I knew I wanted to have him on the show to unpack some of the topics from it. He walks us through practical strategies and tactics to make war on what is destructive in our lives and rest in the God who loves us. This is one that you definitely don’t want to miss!

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Tsh Oxenreider is an author and podcast host of “A Drink with a Friend.” I wanted to bring Tsh on the show because she recently released a devotional called “Bitter and Sweet: A Journey Into Easter.” It’s all about the history of Lent and why the Global Church celebrates through fasting leading up to Easter. She shares about her own personal journey through the liturgical traditions and encourages those who have never observed the liturgical calendar to give it a try - it’s greatly enriched her family’s life!

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Alena Pitts is an actress, writer, speaker, and singer. In today’s episode, she shares about the pain she’s faced over the past few years since her mom passed, what God has taught her through it, and how she’s learning to lean into His steadfastness. She also opens up about the challenges of being vulnerable with community, but why it’s been so healing and life-giving for her. If you or someone you know has been through the loss of a loved one, this episode is sure to encourage you.

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This week, I sit down with my good friend Eunice Rodriguez. She is a powerhouse, who uses her God-given voice with authority, but she hasn’t always been able to use her voice. Tune in as she shares a miraculous story of how God changed her - both physically and spiritually. She also opens up about part of her singleness/relationship journey, while humbly sharing her wisdom after years of waiting for who God had for her.

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Rich Villodas is the pastor of New Life Fellowship in Queens, NY. He’s also a speaker and the author of “A Deeply Formed Life.” We jump into the topic of spiritual formation - what is is and why it’s important. He also explained what a genogram is and why it’s useful in discovering how profoundly shaped we are by our families of origin. You’ll want to tune into this fascinating episode!

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In today’s episode, Luke humbly shares about different times of suffering in his life, what he learned through it, and how his perspective has changed since leaning into the pain and surrendering it to the Lord. Luke is a pastor, speaker, and author of Your Mess Matters. You won’t want to miss the wisdom he shares in this conversation and his humor to go along with it!

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A theme that the Lord has impressed upon my heart more than usual lately is the miracle of healing - both spiritually and physically. Angela Weir is a testament of God’s powerful work of healing, so I knew I had to have her share her story. This episode is packed with scripture, so get your notebook ready!

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Since my word for 2022 is Holiness, I invited my friend Luke to come on to talk about what holiness and consecration looks like in a generation who is consumed by the world but desperate for Jesus. He shares a powerful testimony of how he and a few guys turned a high school rave into a night of worship and hundreds of students surrendered their lives to the Lord. Hit play on this episode. I promise you won’t regret it!

On this season finale, I got to wrap up the year in the best way possible - talking with Sharon about some hard but important topics. She shares her story of growing up in the church, making her faith her own, getting started in ministry, and how the gospel is impacting her today. But we also jumped into her book, Free of Me, and how much freedom we can find when we don’t make everything about ourselves. She has a ton of wisdom that will shift your perspective in the best way possible!

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This week, I talk with Toni Collier about her painful past and how she has gone through great measures to heal from it. Toni’s testimony is a reminder that no matter how much we’ve been through or what kind of past we have, God wants to restore us and use us for a greater calling. She’s passionate, fiery, and hilarious, so listen and laugh along with us!

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Kolby Knell is a singer-songwriter, speaker, and social media content creator. She has been given various opportunities, including a record deal, publishing contract, and time on reality tv… all of this while being in the spotlight as a pastor’s kid. Kolby talks about the pressures she’s faced and how she has overcome each obstacle. She also shares her perspective on self-love, people-pleasing, and how to turn to what God says rather than what culture is telling us.

Jayda is a Nashville-based photographer who is passionate about Jesus, helping people tell their stories, and finding the joy in creativity. I love how the Lord first captured her heart; and now enables her to capture the beauty in others. Jayda is one of the most fun and cheerful people on the planet, and I think you’ll be able to hear that in this conversation.

Chaz Smith is known for making people laugh on social media, but he also has a ton of depth and insight that I hope you’ll find relatable, and maybe even freeing. We talk about a range of topics: from addiction, shame, and identity to why water isn’t wet… not to mention – the correct way to hang your toilet paper. Don’t miss this fun and encouraging episode.

In this episode, Tara-Leigh tells the story of her background — her family, how she started out in music, her transition into speaking and writing, and her personal experience with dating. She opens up about the hardships she’s faced in different seasons of her life and how she’s found JOY through Christ. TLC is passionate about God’s Word and helping people understand it and love it. I believe you’ll be encouraged by her wisdom and boldness.

This week, JP opens up about his life before he met Christ, how he encountered the Holy Spirit for the first time, and how the gospel has transformed him from that point on! He shares some of his lowest lows from his past, and how God has redeemed them all. JP offers a unique perspective on life, dating, and how to navigate culture, while always tying everything to scripture. You don’t want to miss this conversation!

David has a unique story that most Americans never have to experience. He was born and raised in the slums of Kenya, living in extreme poverty. By the grace of God and help of Compassion International, David was given hope that changed his life forever. In this episode, he shares the details of the struggles he and his family went through, as well as the redemption that he experienced. I guarantee you’ll be encouraged by David and the great things God has done in his life.

Monica shares her experience as a female minority leader in the church and what led her to step into that calling. What does the Bible say about feminism and how can we combat society’s definition of it today? Monica opens up about her past struggles with identity, insecurities, and finding her voice. Today, she uses her voice to build the Kingdom, as well as create opportunities for other women to walk in their callings.

Kait goes deep in this episode talking about the path that has led her to becoming a dating coach, the details of how she first encountered Jesus, and some of the vulnerable moments of past relationships. Through compassion and love, she gives practical tools to help people overcome unhealthy thought processes and harmful habits. Kait makes people feel seen and understood because of her own experiences, and is quick to give God the glory for the Great Things He’s done to help her thrive in relationships and life.

In this launch day episode, Kaelin and Kyrah Edwards share their story of young love, how they began their own faith journeys, and the highs and lows that have come along the way. They also dive into how they got started on YouTube and how they’ve seen God turn a prank video into an empire.

In this inaugural episode, Sean Lowe talks about the value of influence and the most important way to impact people. He also shares some family stories, when he made his faith his own, and dives into some honest behind the scenes opinions of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.