Conversations with John & Lisa Bevere

With traditions, family fun, and celebrations of the birth of Jesus, Christmas is many people’s favorite time of year.But what do you do when your Christmas isn’t so merry?Maybe you’re experiencing heartbreak this holiday season. For those who have lost loved ones or are spending the holidays apart from family and friends, this season can be tough.How do you handle the holidays when it feels like your heart is breaking? How do you care for those in your life walking through a hard time during the holiday season? This is what we’re tackling on this week’s episode of Conversations with John and Lisa.We hope this episode ministers to you, and we’re wishing you a very Merry Christmas!Also, you can find more free teaching from John and Lisa on the MessengerX app — download the app today (here: http://onelink.to/3mvb9f) at no cost to you!

Are you prepared to finish strong?It could be your year, it could be your season, it could be your life — no matter what you are finishing, you want to finish the best you possibly can.The Apostle Paul said it best when he said, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith,” (2 Timothy 4:7).As followers of Christ, we all want to finish well — but how? That’s what we’re unpacking on this week’s episode of Conversations. Tune in and get equipped to finish this season, and every season, well.Don’t let the end of this year just pass you by. Choose to finish strong!Also, you can find more free teaching from John and Lisa on the MessengerX app — download the app today (here: http://onelink.to/3mvb9f) at no cost to you!

On a week when it’s so easy to become distracted by family, food, and fun, don’t forget what this week really is — an invitation to enter God’s presence with gratitude.Gratitude changes everything.You may be facing some unique challenges this holiday season. Maybe you find yourself needing a recalibration in the presence of God. Gratitude is the key that unlocks the floodgates of God’s presence in our lives. It takes our eyes off the challenges of our circumstances, and it places our focus on the goodness of our God.So how does one cultivate a heart that is truly grateful? That’s what we’re unpacking on this week’s episode of Conversations. Tune in and learn how gratitude changes the game in our lives.In the busyness of this holiday season, don’t miss God’s invitation to enter His presence with gratitude!Also, you can find more free teaching from John and Lisa on the MessengerX app — download the app today (here: http://onelink.to/3mvb9f) at no cost to you!

So many of us have prayed this prayer:“God, break my heart for what breaks yours.”As children of God, we want His heart. We want to be passionate about the things God is passionate about. But here’s a question — are we truly consumed with a passion for reaching the lost?Time and time again throughout Scripture, we see that God makes the lost His number one priority. If the lost are God’s priority, it’s crucial that they are our priority.So how does one cultivate a passion for the lost? That’s what we’re unpacking on this week’s episode of Conversations. Tune in and learn how to cultivate a passion for the lost people in your life.If we are going to be people after God’s heart, we must be passionate about seeing the lost come back to God.We hope this episode helps cultivate a passion in your heart for the people God is passionate about and equips you to reach the lost people in your life!Want to learn more about how to cultivate a passion for the lost? Tune in to the podcast today!Also, you can find more free teaching from John and Lisa on the MessengerX app — download the app today (here: http://onelink.to/3mvb9f) at no cost to you!

All of us want to do amazing things for God, but many people want the promotion before they’ve gone through the preparation process. Without making it through this process successfully, it is impossible to have character strong enough to sustain your calling.So how does God actually develop character within you? We’re unpacking this question on this week’s episode of the Conversations podcast.While seasons of character development aren’t always fun, they are directly connected to your future. How you allow God to refine you determines how successfully you walk into seasons of promise in your life.We hope this episode encourages you as you go through your own refinement process so that God can work in you character that can sustain your calling!Also, you can find more teaching on how God develops your character in The Wilderness Course in the MessengerX app — go through the course (here: https://bit.ly/3nvDpvQ) at no cost to you!

Nearly everywhere we go, people ask us how we have managed to make our marriage work through four decades, raising children, the stress of ministry and travel, and the inevitable obstacles that have come our way. While the going hasn’t always been easy, it’s been so worth it as we’ve learned to love each other in each season.In honor of celebrating our 39th wedding anniversary last week, we sat down to share five lessons from our 39 years of marriage on the podcast.Some of these lessons we learned the easy way, and some we learned the hard way, but we hope each of these helps you build a marriage that will stand the test of time.We hope this episode equips you to build a healthy, fun, and thriving marriage!Also, you can find more of our marriage content in the Story of Marriage course in the MessengerX app — go through the course (here: https://bit.ly/3Bo7HXi) at no cost to you!

As parents, we all want our kids to grow up with a solid grasp on faith and an understanding of who they are created to be in Christ. But how do we truly impart this revelation from one generation to the next?Today on the Conversations podcast, we’re unpacking this question with our oldest and youngest sons, Addison and Arden.In this episode, we’re sitting down to discuss how one generation can truly instill faith and identity into the next. We’re sharing stories from our own experiences, and while we haven’t done this whole thing perfectly, we hope you’re able to take some lessons from the things we’ve done well (and not so well!), and build a legacy of faith for your family!We hope this episode equips you to embrace the adventure of life with God as you discover who He created you to be!Also, you can dive deeper into the I AM message today — get the book in the Messenger Store or anywhere books are sold!

As Christians, we are called to live counter to the culture of our day. In our speech, in our homes, in our leadership, in any room we walk into, we are called to live against the grain. But how?Servanthood.Yes, you read that right.If Jesus walked this earth knowing He was God’s Son and the Savior of the world, and still chose to serve others, we can be assured that this principle should apply to our lives today, as well.Today on the podcast, we’re breaking down what it really looks like to live a life of true servanthood.Join us as we unpack this timeless, biblical principle, and watch as it begins to change the realities of your everyday life when you truly embrace it.Want to dive deeper into even more foundational principles of our faith? Start a group and go through the Foundations Course at NO COST to you in the MessengerX app!

In a culture that thrives on contention and conflict, is it truly possible to be unoffendable?YES!In Luke 17:1, Jesus tells us, “It’s impossible that no offenses should come.” We see clearly in Scripture that throughout our lives, we will have ample opportunity to take the enemy’s bait and become offended.But there is another option — we can prepare our hearts and exercise forgiveness so that when an opportunity for offense comes our way, we are prepared to respond in a way that honors God.But HOW?This is what we’re unpacking on this week’s podcast! Listen in and find out how to truly become unoffendable!Want to learn more about how to rightly respond to offenses? Dive into the Bait of Satan course in the MessengerX app today at NO COST to you!

Now more than ever, it’s imperative that we, as believers, are reading, meditating on, and living the Word of God — but what we’re seeing more often than not is that Christians are reading their Bibles less and less. Why is that?Today on the podcast, we are continuing our conversation on the importance of reading Scripture and the practicals of what this looks like on a daily basis. We’re also answering listener questions like...—Should couples be studying God’s Word together or separately?—What are the best tools to use when studying the Bible?—How important is Scripture memorization in our walk with God?—What does it look like to practically live a life that is truly grounded in God’s Word & truth?—Do you have a life verse?We hope this conversation equips you to live a life steeped in the Word of God!Want to learn more about how and why to read the Bible? Dive into our Bible Matters Course in the MessengerX app today at NO COST to you!Want to bring someone else along with you on your Bible reading journey? Share the Bible Matters Course from the MessengerX app today with two friends and start growing together! And keep your eye out for our new “Groups” feature launching in the app soon!

As believers, we know that one of the key disciplines in our faith and difference-makers in our lives is reading the Bible…so why are so many Bibles sitting unopened on our shelves?Today on the podcast, we are answering all of your questions on how and why to read the Bible. We’re answering questions like…—What does our own daily practice of getting in God’s Word look like?—What does it mean to meditate on God’s Word?—How do you make space for time with God on busy days?—How do you instill a love of God’s Word in your kids?—How do you make reading the Bible fun?We hope this conversation equips you to live a life steeped in the Word of God!Want to learn more about how and why to read the Bible? Dive into our Bible Matters Course in the MessengerX app today at NO COST to you!Want to bring someone else along with you on your Bible reading journey? Share the Bible Matters Course from the MessengerX app today with two friends and start growing together!

So many believers want to be discipled and disciple others, but have no clue where to start. They feel like discipleship seemed so straightforward in Jesus’s time, but feels overwhelming and confusing today.Today on the podcast, we want to demystify discipleship and answer your questions about how to practically live out this spiritual principle. We’re answering questions like…—What role does the local church play in discipleship?—Is discipleship supposed to be one-on-one or community-based?—Do you ever mature out of being a disciple?—How do you know when you’re ready to be a leader and disciple someone else?—Are you required to obey someone who is discipling you?We hope this conversation equips you live out discipleship in your day-to-day life!Want to embark on a discipleship journey of your own? Tune in today to our Foundations, Hearing God, or Faith Course in the MessengerX app today at NO COST to you!Feeling challenged to begin discipling the people in your world but unsure where to start? Share a course from the MessengerX app today with two friends and start growing together!

In Matthew 28, Jesus speaks his famous last words, commissioning those with him to go into all the world and make disciples of every nation.As believers today, we know how important this commission is, but so many people feel stuck when it comes to discipleship in their everyday lives. They want to obey God, but wonder what discipleship actually looks like in the context of today’s culture.Today on the podcast, we’re unpacking the practicalities on all things discipleship. We’re answering questions like…—Is discipleship supposed to look the same today as it did in the Bible?—Can someone who is unmarried disciple someone who is married?—What are the most effective methods of discipleship?We hope this conversation equips you to embrace God’s heart for discipleship and walk forward into everything He has for you!Want to embark on a discipleship journey of your own? Tune in today to our Foundations, Hearing God, or Faith Course in the MessengerX app today at NO COST to you!Feeling challenged to begin discipling the people in your world but unsure where to start? Share a course from the MessengerX app today with two friends and start growing together!

Have you ever tried to build spiritual strength but certain obstacles in your life kept real strength just out of reach? If you’re not careful, distractions, discouragement, and insecurities will compromise your life and become major roadblocks to living the life God has called you to live.Today on the podcast, we’re breaking down the barriers that keep you from building real, lasting strength. We’re unpacking things like…—How to set aside distractions and overcome busyness—Dealing with discouragement—How to rule your soul rather than let your soul rule you—Why to stop measuring yourself by what you do rather than who you are—How to grow secure in God’s love for you and step into your true identityGod doesn’t want anything standing in the way of you becoming strong in Him! It’s time to lean into Jesus and let Him break down every barrier to strength in your life!Want to learn how to lead a spiritually and relationally STRONG life? Grab a copy of Lisa’s 90-Day STRONG devotional here: https://bit.ly/3pGeC97Is there someone in your life you want to build strength alongside? Dive into the STRONG course today on the MessengerX app, share it with two friends, and starting growing strong together!

Building spiritual strength is imperative in this season, but where do we start?We’re answering this question on today’s podcast as we unpack things like…—How strength is displayed through authenticity—The difference between meekness and weakness—The role of consistency in building strength—How to say “no” to your flesh—How true strength is sourced by GodGod is strong and He wants us — His kids — strong, too. Now is the time to start building strength together!Want to learn how to lead a spiritually and relationally STRONG life? Grab a copy of Lisa’s 90-Day STRONG devotional here — https://amzn.to/3ckwykb!Is there someone in your life you want to build strength alongside? Dive into the STRONG course today on the MessengerX app, share it with two friends, and starting growing strong together!

Obeying God can be so difficult—especially when that obedience involves sacrifice. We want to do what God has called us to, but how do we start, and not only start but follow through?Today on the podcast we’re continuing this conversation on obedience and answering questions like:—What is the price of disobedience?—How do you keep a good attitude when obeying God?—Why is willingness important in obedience?—How does being a friend of God change your perspective on obedience?—How do worship and obedience work together?Obedience is foundational to our day-to-day walk with God and keeps us grounded exactly where we should be even in the hardest moments of our lives—in Him.We hope this conversation empowers you to walk in obedience and experience a new intimacy in your relationship with God!Want to dive even deeper into resources that will build your faith and empower you to obey God in every sphere of your life? Download the MessengerX app today at NO COST TO YOU in the App Store!

We all want to obey God, but sometimes obedience turns out to be more difficult than we could have ever imagined. And yet, we know obeying God is foundational to our walk with Him.Today on the podcast we’re tackling this topic head-on, answering questions like:—How does God’s grace empower us to obey him?—What role does love play in obedience?—What is the difference between obedience and sacrifice?—Why does God expose disobedience in our lives?Obedience guards our intimacy with God and keeps our focus exactly where it should be even in the hardest moments of our lives—on Him.We hope you walk away from this conversation with a new revelation of what it looks like to obey God in your day-to-day life and walk in His will for you!Want to dive even deeper into resources that will build your faith and empower you to obey God in every sphere of your life? Download the MessengerX app today at NO COST TO YOU in the App Store!

So many people want to hear God’s voice, but have no clue there are actually things that can block His voice in their lives. Today we’re unpacking this on the podcast as we continue our conversation on how to hear the voice of God.In this conversation, we answer questions like:—What are the different ways God speaks?—What blocks God’s voice in our lives?—How does idolatry affect the way we hear God?More than anything, we want to encourage you: don’t stop speaking to God because you don’t feel like He’s talking to you. God actually wants to speak to you even more than you want to hear from Him!Want to dive deeper and learn more about how God speaks and how to tune your ear to His voice? Start the Hearing God course today at NO COST TO YOU on the MessengerX app!Have a friend who has been struggling to hear God’s voice? Feel free to share this episode with them!

Hearing God’s voice is vital to sustaining a life-giving relationship with Him, but so many Christians have trouble knowing how and what God is speaking.Today on the podcast we’re tackling this topic head-on, answering questions like:—Does God speak to everyone?—What does His voice sound like?—What does it mean to live in the peace of God?If you have been trying to follow God without regularly hearing His voice, you’re missing out on a profound aspect of knowing Him. God is a communicator and loves to commune with His children.We hope you walk away from this conversation knowing that not only does God speak, but He wants to speak to you!Want to dive deeper and learn more about how God speaks and how to tune your ear to His voice? Start the Hearing God course today at NO COST TO YOU on the MessengerX app!Have a friend who has been struggling to hear God’s voice? Feel free to share this episode with them!

Have you ever struggled to receive God’s love? We’re unpacking this today in this special guest edition of Conversations with Pastor Maria Durso.Recently, Lisa hosted a conversation with Pastor Maria Durso on her podcast The Godmother with Lisa Bevere. The conversation was powerful, redemptive, such an incredible testimony of God’s love… and when it was all said and done, it ended up being one of our all-time favorite interviews here at the Messenger Podcast Network… so for that reason, we want you—our friends over here in the Conversations with John and Lisa crew, to have a chance to hear that conversation.Pastor Maria is a powerhouse mother, wife, grandmother, pastor, and minister. Her story is one of incredible redemption and triumph, a true testimony to the power of God’s love.In this episode, Pastor Maria shares:—her story of motherlessness, trauma, abuse, and how God intervened in the midst of her pain—how she learned to receive God’s love—how to pray powerful prayers over your kids—the roles of younger women and older women in the churchWhatever your story may be, God wants to meet you in the midst of it. He is faithful to heal your wounds, redeem your pain, and rewrite your story in a way that empowers you to move forward in strength.You can connect with Pastor Maria on Instagram at @mariadurso129 or on her website at mariadurso.com!Books mentioned in today’s show:—Ageless, by: Maria Durso—From Your Head to Your Heart, by: Maria DursoP.S. Haven’t downloaded the MessengerX app yet? Get the app today (http://onelink.to/3mvb9f) at NO COST to you and start growing in your faith more than ever before!

There has never been more confusion surrounding the role of prophecy in our culture today. The last year has left so many people in our world wondering, “Does the prophetic even have a place in today’s culture?” and “How do I know what voices to listen to or trust?”Today we’re diving into this topic on the podcast. We talk about the role of the prophetic in the Old Testament vs. how it operates in our culture today, how to know which voices to trust, and how to move forward in strength, able to navigate the prophetic pollution in our culture today.Listen now and learn how to walk confidently in the prophetic in the way God intended for you. If you have friends who have wondered about the role of the prophetic in today’s culture, feel free to share this episode with them!-John & LisaP.S. Haven’t downloaded the MessengerX app yet? Get the app today at NO COST to you and start growing in your faith more than ever before—http://onelink.to/3mvb9f!

“What do I do when my spouse just feels like a roommate?”We’re tackling this question and more on the podcast today! Today’s episode of Conversations with John and Lisa is part two of our “Building a Marriage that Lasts” conversation in which we’re answering questions sent in from the audience.Some of the topics we’re tackling are:-How to co-lead (a business or a ministry) with your spouse-How to avoid competition and comparison in your marriage-How to make your marriage a priority in midst of life’s busyness-How to keep the romance alive-How to set a vision for your marriageOur passion is to see marriages whole and thriving as husbands and wives learn how to better love and communicate with each other! We hope this conversation equips you to do just that!Want to dive deeper and learn more about building a marriage that lasts? Start the Story of Marriage course today at NO COST TO YOU in the MessengerX app. Find the app here: http://onelink.to/3mvb9f

“How do you build a marriage that lasts?”As we travel, meet people, and interact with so many of you on social media, we get a variation of this question constantly. Well today on Conversations with John and Lisa, we’re diving into this!We recently asked our listeners what questions they have about marriage. Today is part 1 of a conversation in which we answer your questions!Some of the questions we’re answering today are:—Who is supposed to lead in a marriage?—How do you work through differences you can’t seem to align on easily?—How do you learn to communicate well when there are major differences in personality styles?—Prenups… good idea or bad idea?Our passion is to see marriages whole and thriving as husbands and wives learn how to better love and communicate with each other! We hope this conversation equips you to do just that!Want to dive deeper and learn more about building a marriage that lasts? Start the Story of Marriage course today at NO COST TO YOU in the MessengerX app. Find the app here: http://onelink.to/3mvb9f

In this special episode of Conversations, we’re not only joined by our youngest son Arden to continue the conversation on his new book, but we’re also joined by all four of our boys and our daughter-in-love Christian!We recently all sat down to have a conversation about the labels that limit us and how God is redefining those labels, and we want to share this conversation with you—our podcast family!Tune in as we talk about what it looks like to go from doubtful to seeking, discouraged to hopeful, lost to focused, and so many more!Don’t forget to grab a copy of Arden’s new book “Redefined: Confronting the Labels that Limit Us” today on Amazon: https://amzn.to/35UYdFgAnd you can dive into the Redefined course today on the MessengerX app: http://onelink.to/3mvb9f!

In this episode of Conversations, we’re so excited to be joined by our youngest son, Arden Bevere, as we dive into the message behind his first book, “Redefined: Confronting the Labels that Limit Us.”At some time or another, all of us have to face off with the labels that limit us and make room for God to tell us exactly who we are. Arden shares his passion for his generation and his desire to see them walk FREE of the labels and into the destiny and calling God has for them.Tune in as we unpack what it looks like to let God redefine the labels in our lives!You can order Arden’s Redefined book today here: https://amzn.to/35UYdFgAnd download the MessengerX app today in the App Store!

The MessengerX app is here! In this episode, our International Director, Rob Birkbeck, joins us once again to continue the conversation on our vision for 2021 and beyond. This conversation comes just a few days after the launch of our new state-of-the-art discipleship app MessengerX.Our passion is to see nations around the world discipled. Why? Simply because we believe that EVERYONE deserves to know—and MessengerX is how we intend to tell everyone, everywhere about the love of God and truth of His Word.Tune in for this conversation on our vision for this app in the nations, and if you haven’t already, be sure to download the MessengerX app today in the App Store. You can also find it here: http://onelink.to/3mvb9f!

2021 is here and we couldn’t be more excited! We have so much vision and hope for this year and are excited to share it with you in this episode and the next…but to know where you’re going, we believe it’s important to keep in mind what God has already done.Join us for this conversation with our Messenger International International Director, Rob Birkbeck, as we look back and share some of the incredible stories of what God has been doing in the nations over the past 10 years.We are so excited to be on this journey with you, our podcast family, and can’t wait to see what God does in 2021 and beyond!For more information about what’s coming in 2021 and how you can join the mission to revolutionize discipleship around the world, visit: messengerinternational.org.

In this episode, we continue our conversation with twin brothers, authors, speakers, and real estate entrepreneurs David and Jason Benham. They share their experience standing up to cancel culture and remaining steadfast in their convictions of God’s Word and truth, despite being pressured to back down from their faith in moments of tension.David and Jason discuss how God can use us best when we are broken and bold, and how He can weave these moments in our lives together for our good and for His glory.As you listen to this episode, we hope you feel empowered to stand in love and truth, even when it feels the most difficult.You can grab a copy of David and Jason’s latest book “Bold and Broken” on Amazon or at boldandbroken.com.

In this episode, we sit down with twin brothers, authors, speakers, and real estate entrepreneurs David and Jason Benham as they share their powerful story of standing for truth amidst a culture so quick to “cancel” those who refuse to conform to the patterns of the world.In the first part of this two-part conversation, Jason and David share the beginnings of their journey—from their father’s incredible conversion experience and work in the pro-life sphere, to their time as Minor League baseball players, to the beginnings of their careers in real estate, all the way up to the beginnings of talks about a potential reality show with HGTV.David and Jason share how if “Your theology is not your biography, then your theology is worthless.” Their story illustrates time and time again the power of standing for truth and living it out in the everyday decisions of life.As you listen to this conversation, we hope you feel challenged to stand for God’s truth in the midst of a culture that increasingly demands compliance.You can grab a copy of David and Jason’s latest book “Bold and Broken” on Amazon or at boldandbroken.com and check back in two weeks for part two of this conversation!

In this episode, you get an exclusive listen to one of the chapters from John’s new book “X: Multiply Your God-Given Potential.” In this chapter, titled “Diligence and Multiplication,” John shares how hard work and God’s grace are a powerful combination when we’re seeking to build a life that multiplies the Kingdom of God.He shares stories from the times early on in ministry when he and Lisa were serving under the vision of their pastors, to the conception of Messenger International and the early days of the ministry, to the publishing of the Bait of Satan. He dives into how God honored their diligence and hearts, and multiplied the work of their hands along the way.As you tune in today, we hope you are inspired to work diligently at everything God has placed in front of you and watch as He is faithful to multiply what is in your hands!You can grab a copy (or the audiobook version) of John’s new book on amazon today or at messengerpodcasts.com/xbook!You can also dive into the X Suite (which includes the Gifted and Multiply courses) here: bit.ly/3lWM9Jy!

In this episode, John and Lisa sit down to discuss John’s new book X: Multiply Your God-Given Potential. John shares how every single person is gifted by God, and it’s up to each person to decide how they will use that gift: Will they bury it? Use it to serve their own agenda? Or will they use it to build God’s Kingdom?John dives into how faithfulness, contrary to common thought, it not our ability to well-maintain what has been entrusted to us, but rather to multiply what has been entrusted to us.Tune in as John shares what inspired him to pen this message as well as other stories from the book.You can pre-order the book today and get the audiobook FREE at messengerpodcasts.com/xbook!

2020 took so many of us by surprise. It has tested us and refined us, and in so many ways given us an opportunity to live out what we believe amid unimaginable circumstances.One of the keys to moving through this season in strength, both for us and for our team at Messenger International, is fervent prayer. When a believer stands in faith and prays fervently, mountains move.In this episode, we dive into what it looks like to pray fervently, how and why Scripture commands us to pray this way, and what happens we do! We hope this episode encourages you today!To get access to our entire library of courses for the monthly contribution of your choice, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/allaccess.

For years following the releases of The Bait of Satan and Under Cover, we have been asked the question, “How do you respond to authority when your leader is abusing their place of power and you’re being mistreated?”In today’s podcast, we dive deep into this topic. We talk about how to differentiate between moments where you simply feel mistreated by a leader and how to respond when you truly are being mistreated. We discuss examples from God’s Word when people faced abusive leadership and the precedent they set for how to respond in situations like these.As you listen today, we hope you feel equipped and inspired to handle these situations in a way that ultimately brings honor to God!To grab a copy of “How to Respond When You Feel Mistreated,” “The Bait of Satan,” or “Under Cover,” visit our website at messengerinternational.org.To get access to our entire library of courses for the monthly contribution of your choice, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/allaccess.

In this episode we answer even more of your questions! We recently asked our communities on social media for questions our listeners wanted us to speak to on the podcast. We had so many incredible questions pour in that we couldn’t limit it to just one show! This week is part two of our Q&A series and we’re answering questions like “How do you respond to a pastor who abuses their authority?” and “What does modesty look like in 2020?” Tune in as we dive into everything from how to encourage a doubting spouse in their faith to how we personally respond in seasons of disappointment. We hope your faith is built as you listen today! To grab a copy of the Godmothers book today, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/godmothers. To get access to our entire library of courses for the monthly contribution of your choice, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/allaccess.

In this episode, we answer your questions! After putting out a prompt on our social media accounts, we’ve compiled a list of your questions to begin tackling in this two-part Q&A podcast series! Today we answer questions like “What are your best tips for getting through the first couple years of marriage well?” and “How do you know if you’re hearing God’s voice?”Tune in as we dive into everything from navigating relational dynamics with in-laws to seeking God when you’re “spiritually exhausted,” to knowing the difference between your God-given calling and your own desires.To grab a copy of the Godmothers book today, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/godmothers.To get access to our entire library of courses for the monthly contribution of your choice, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/allaccess.

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the Godmothers message! Lisa shares the first chapter from the Godmothers Book called “Why You Need One.” In this chapter, Lisa reveals the deep need we have for godmothers in our lives and how these people serve as a catalyst for our transformation. Listen in as Lisa shares what it was like to be a young woman in ministry who desperately longed for a godmother, but couldn’t find one, and how God used that season to help her become the woman she wished she’d had by her side.To grab a copy of the Godmothers book today, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/godmothers.The Godmothers audiobook will be available on Christian Audio and Audible on September 15th. To pre-order it today, visit: https://christianaudio.com/godmothers-lisa-bevere-audiobook-download To get access to our entire library of courses for the monthly contribution of your choice, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/godmothers.

In this episode, John and Lisa discuss all things Godmothers! With the launch of Lisa’s book only a week away, she shares her heart for the Godmothers message. She dives into how to get moving when you’ve been frozen in fear, and what it looks like when God begins to close the gaps between the older and younger generations. Tune in today to learn what it looks like to be someone who helps bridge gaps in others’ lives! Get the Godmothers audiobook FREE today when you pre-order the Godmothers book at messengerpodcasts.com/godmothers.To get access to our entire library of courses for the monthly contribution of your choice, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/allaccess.

In this episode, John and Lisa dive into the importance of stewarding our physical health as believers. John shares his five keys to a healthy diet and how to practically implement healthy living as a lifestyle rather than a diet. Your body is God’s vessel to accomplish His will on the earth. Tune in to discover the best ways to honor God by honoring the vessel He’s given you!To get access to our entire library of courses for the monthly contribution of your choice, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/allaccess

In this episode, John and Lisa discuss what it looks like to steward finances God’s way. They dive into practical tips and spiritual principles when it comes to tithing & giving, and discuss how generosity starts as a posture in our hearts and works its way out as a principle in our lives. Tune in today to learn and be inspired by what happens when we trust God with our finances!To get access to our entire library of courses (including Money Made Simple) for the monthly contribution of your choice, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/allaccess

In this episode, John and Lisa are joined again by their daughter-in-love Christian as they continue to discuss the role of social media in our lives as believers. They dive into topics like cyberbullying, how to engage with haters, and how to let the voices in our everyday lives speak louder than the ones on social media. Tune in to discover how to interact online in a way that honors others and represents the body of Christ well.To get access to our entire library of courses for the monthly contribution of your choice, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/allaccess

In this episode, John and Lisa are joined by their daughter-in-love Christian as they discuss how to wisely use social media in today’s world. In a day when 3.5 billion people around the world use social media daily, there’s no escaping the fact that social media has changed so much about our lives—but how should we be using social media? What does it look like to use social media with wisdom? Tune in as John, Lisa and Christian discuss what true connection looks like in the midst of the online world and how we can use social media as a tool for the gospel to go forth in the earth. To get access to our entire library of courses for the monthly contribution of your choice, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/allaccess

In this episode, John and Lisa sit down with Jordan Lewis, Messenger International Staff Pastor, to have a conversation on race & reconciliation. In this moment when conversations on racial injustice are at the forefront of our society, John, Lisa, and Jordan discuss what it looks like to move forward toward reconciliation as people of faith. Tune in to hear this conversation about racism, forgiveness, and healing, and discover how to move forward as Kingdom people in this pivotal moment. To get access to our entire library of courses for the monthly contribution of your choice, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/allaccess

In this episode, John and Lisa discuss how to healthily navigate conflict with your spouse, family, and loved ones. In this time when so many are in close proximity with those they love, it’s only natural that conflicts bubble to the surface. Tune in to discover how to fight for your relationships when this happens, rather than fight the ones you love.To get access to our entire library of courses for the monthly contribution of your choice, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/allaccess

In this episode, John and Lisa discuss how to properly respond to life’s inevitable interruptions. Interruptions aren’t isolated to only global pandemics. In fact, they happen in our lives all the time. Part of life is learning to navigate these times. Tune in to hear how Jesus, as well as other heroes of the faith, navigated life’s interruptions and how God works behind the scenes in these times in our lives.To get access to our entire library of courses for the monthly contribution of your choice, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/allaccessRight now you can get a signed copy of “God, Where Are You?!” for your gift of any amount. To get the deal, visit: messengerinternational.org/gway.

Perspective is a powerful thing. In this episode, John and Lisa talk about what it looks like to adopt God’s perspective and how it empowers you to face any circumstance with strength. Tune in to discover what it looks like to align your perspective with the Word of God and watch how it transforms your life!To get access to our entire library of courses for the monthly contribution of your choice, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/allaccessAlready a member of All-Access but need to change your monthly contribution amount? Contact us at [email protected]

In today’s episode, John and Lisa discuss what it means to break free of fear discouragement and walk in the freedom for which God created you. This is no time to give in to a pandemic of fear. God created his people to walk in a spirit of power, love, and soundness of mind. Tune in to discover how to break the spirit of intimidation in your life.To get FREE access to our complete library of courses for the next 30 days including the new Breaking Intimidation course, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/offerTo register for Lisa’s free online course STRONG and order the book, visit: messengercourses.com/strong-course

In this episode, John and Lisa discuss how to be strong in the Lord during difficult circumstances. They share why being strong is not wrong and how to determine what true strength looks like. Don't miss this encouraging episode! To get FREE access to our complete library of courses for the next 30 days, visit: messengercourses.com. To register for Lisa’s free online course STRONG and order the book, visit: messengercourses.com/strong-course.

In this special episode, John and Lisa are joined by their firstborn son Addison as they continue the conversation on how to navigate COVID-19 as people of faith. They discuss how to be strong in faith in seasons of shaking and how God can use these seasons to produce good fruit in our lives. To get FREE access to our complete library of courses for the next 30 days, visit: messengercourses.com. To register for Lisa’s free online course STRONG and order the book, visit: messengercourses.com/strong-course.

In this special episode, John and Lisa tackle what’s happening in the world right now in light of COVID-19. They discuss everything from how to build your faith in the midst of fear, to talking to your children about what’s going on in the world, to dealing with the loneliness of social distancing.To get FREE access to our complete library of courses for the next 30 days, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/offer.To register for Lisa’s free online course STRONG and pre-order the book, visit: messengercourses.com/strong-course

In this episode, John and Lisa conclude their conversations about love and relationships with two of their daughters-in-love, Julianna and Christian. They discuss how to protect your marriage from infidelity, manage friendships with the opposite sex, and share practical tools for creating a thriving marriage. Listen in to this honest conversation about love and relationships through the seasons.To order Saints and claim your free goodies, please visit: messengerpodcasts.com/offerTo watch the podcast, please visit John and Lisa's channels on youtube.comSay Hello!@messengerintl on Instagram/Facebook/[email protected]