The Elizabeth Johnston Podcast

Welcome to one of my favorite podcast interviews I've ever done! Christa Smith has a unique story of marrying later in life. This episode is rich with practical advice for anyone who find themselves single much later than they want to be. Listen as we discuss peer pressure, discouragement in the wait, delays of God's will and waiting on God vs. rushing Him! You're going to love this one. Watch now!

Join myself & Missy Robertson during my latest podcast episode! Together we discuss her brand new children's storybook with Brave Books, the challenges & joys of foster care, raising medically challenged children, cancel culture & compromise. It's a good one!

Wow, I definitely got the cool mom award after this one! 😛 Haha! It was an honor to interview John Cooper, the lead vocalist for Skillet, one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century! In this interview, we discuss everything from John’s powerful testimony, overcoming bitterness, avoiding compromise, cancel culture to how to remain a bold “Daniel” in the midst of a wicked culture. You don’t want to miss it! 🔥

Wow! A bit geeked out that I hosted one of my favorite gospel singers on my podcast - the legendary Jekalyn Carr! With eight Billboard #1’s before the age of 21, Jekalyn challenges our assumptions about the limitations of youth. We had a rich discussion about living with a victorious mindset, avoiding compromise, ministering as a young person, and the power of visionary parenting. I can’t wait for you to enjoy this episode.

Abuse advocate Patrick Weaver was a fascinating podcast guest! Listen as we discuss his personal childhood struggles with an alcoholic father, his insight on church's failed handling of abuse, God's heart for abuse victims and much more!

I LOVE this conversation I was able to have with with teacher and author Brian Guerin! There is so much gold packed in the wisdom he shares.

This was a riveting conversation! Worship leader Jenny Weaver has a wild testimony! As a young woman, Jenny was homelessness, addicted to drugs, and turned to witchcraft for help, but landed in jail. Her salvation testimony is beautiful! She has so much wisdom to share on worship leading, family and entrepreneurship. You don't want to miss this episode! Follow Jenny’s ministry: https://www.jennyweaverworships.com

I so love and resonate with the depth and wisdom Corey had to share in this conversation. He encourages us to be real with ourselves and God and opens up about parts of His powerful story and how it has shaped His life of prayer!

I had the honor of interviewing Pastor Jake Kail. Jake has fascinating perspectives on deliverance, parenting, abuse in the church & the work of the Holy Spirit. I thoroughly enjoyed his insights & know you will as well!

I had the honor of sitting down and gleaning from someone I have the utmost respect for, Eric Gilmour. This man of God has spent countless hours in prayer, knows Jesus deeply, and has written incredible books on experiencing God and living in His presence. He has dedicated his life to living in deep communion with God, and leading the body of Christ into deeper levels of relationship with Him.

You want more anointing, authority, and impact… but do you know the cost? Welcome to Conversations with Elizabeth Johnston! Author, speaker, and mother of 10, Elizabeth Johnston inspires you to be salt and light and equips the bride of Christ for the return of her Bridegroom. ▸ Subscribe to my podcast here https://apple.co/3v84xTV ▸ Buy my book here https://elizabethjohnston.org/book/ ▸ Follow me on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/elizabethjohnston/ ▸ Follow me on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/elizabethjohnstonministries/ ▸ Donate here https://elizabethjohnston.org/support/ ▸ Sign up to get emails and updates here https://elizabethjohnston.org/subscribe/

We live in a world with so much brokenness, wickedness and pain. Because of this, it is often a struggle for prophets, intercessors and prophetic people to learn to navigate the constant barrage of feelings and burdens associated with prophetic giftings. In this episode, Nate Johnston gives us some wisdom on how to carry God’s heart on the issues of the day while remaining healthy, happy and whole. Share this episode with someone who could benefit from it!

Have you ever asked yourself questions like “How do I say no?” “What if people get offended if I put up boundaries?” “Is it selfish to take care of myself?” In this episode, Leslie Vernick one I cover some topics that are FOUNDATIONAL in dealing with abuse and building healthy relationships (while avoiding unhealthy ones.)

“Am I in a destructive relationship or am I just being demanding? Am I being abused, or do I just need to submit more? Is it biblical for me to not have a voice in my relationships??” People in abusive or destructive relationships face all kinds of questions, and Leslie Vernick has heard them all. As someone who spends her life equipping people with tools to improve their relationships and escape abusive ones, Leslie has a wealth of wisdom to share. We are so excited she joined us for this podcast! You can go to https://leslievernick.com to connect with Leslie and get ahold of some great resources.

Mo Aiken’s life was riddled with pain and tragedy. From deep insecurities in the midst of a wildly successful soccer career which caused an eating disorder, to the suicide of her father, to a devastating car accident, Mo has seen a lot. But in the middle of it all, she discovered something that changed everything for her — intimacy with Jesus. In this episode, she shares how Jesus crashed into her story and changed her life!

Here’s the second half of our conversation with Real Talk Kim! In today’s episode, we discuss how to let loss catapult you, learning how to grieve in a healthy way, and then power of your words!

I’m sure you have those heroes you look at and think — “Their life must be perfect!” We all do sometimes! But have you ever wondered if the people who are the strongest, who have impacted your life the most, have actually fought the hardest battles, wrestled through the deepest grief, and almost given up more times than you think? In today’s episode with “Real Talk Kim,” we talk about how your toughest battles will become your greatest places of influence and authority. Kim’s life is proof of this!

How do couples stay together through trauma? How does childhood trauma have the potential to affect marriages? How can couples learn to overcome together? In this episode, we tackle these questions and more. You can learn more about this powerhouse couple and their ministry at https://victormarx.com

Victor Marx went from an abused, traumatized and broken man, to someone who comforts traumatized people around the world and runs into war-torn areas to rescue those in danger. The puts his life on the line to bring healing and safety to those in need. In this podcast, The shares the story that made him who he is today. https://victormarx.com

Jessi and her husband Parker have been on the front lines of a wild revival in California! In this episode, Jessi shares her testimony, the story behind this recent move of God, and how she has learned to steward family, revival, pastoring, and more. Click here to buy Jessi’s new book, “Wildfires!” https://thegreens.co/jessi-green

What does it look like to fight against the largest killer of our time? How does one fight against abortion while still taking care of work, family, and the various struggles life throws our way? How can one fight for life while raising children?? Lila rose, founder of one of the largest, most engaged pro-life organizations in the country joined the podcast to share her story. It was such an honor to hear from this pro-life hero! To learn more about Lila and Live action, you can visit… lilaroseshow.com liveaction.org

How can citizens learn the signs of someone being trafficked? How can we as parents protect our kids from trafficking, especially online predators? What kinds of children are the most common targets of sex trafficking? In this episode, Anne Basham and I tackle these tough questions and more. She has dedicated her whole life to fighting this horrible injustice and I am so thrilled that she joined “Conversations With Elizabeth Johnston” to help our listeners get more equipped to fight human trafficking. To learn more, visit antitraffickinginternational.org

Have you ever taken a second look at your ideas about Christian marriage? In this episode, the CEO of “Promise Keepers” and I dive into how some of the marriage scriptures in the Bible have been twisted to keep women trapped in abuse… and how to avoid doing this yourself!

Are you in a relationship with a narcissist? It could be a toxic relationship at work, church or in your family. This podcast is for you! I equip you with knowledge to identify the narcissist, behaviors to watch for, responses to avoid, and what the Bible says about dealing with abusive narcissists in your life. 🚨Please listen and share! You know a lot of people who need this! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 Some other tools I’d recommend: 📌 Narcissism Exposed: Breaking the Self-Destructive Patterns of Self-Idolatry and Self-Exaltation by Patricia King https://www.amazon.com/Narcissism-Exposed-Self-Destructive-Self-Idolatry-Self-Exaltation/dp/1621665313 📌 The Emotionally Destructive Relationship: Seeing It, Stopping It, Surviving It by Leslie Vernick https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Destructive-Relationship-Stopping-Surviving/dp/B08G629T52/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=leslie+vernick+the+emotionally+relationships&qid=1618929049&sr=8-3

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How can you tell if your church is covering for abusers and allowing cycles of abuse and addiction to continue? • Resources for those who are dealing with this issue and need help! • Systems of Abuse Chart www.wildernesstowild.com/systems-of-abuse-chart • Advocacy Resource List www.wildernesstowild.com/advocacy-resource-list • Parenting Resource List www.wildernesstowild.com/parenting-resource-list • Support Groups for Women www.wildernesstowild.com/wild-support-groups • Facebook www.facebook.com/sarahmcdugalauthor • Instagram www.instagram.com/sarahmcdugal • YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/sarahmcdugal • SUGGESTED BOOKS • The Great Sex Rescue, by Sheila Gregoire amzn.to/37RlWY4 • Redeeming Power, by Diane Langberg amzn.to/3dN5OdQ • Banquet in the Grave, by Edward T Welch amzn.to/3sCld4D • Your Sexually Addicted Spouse, by Barbara Steffens & Marsha Means amzn.to/3pYDaZK • CHURCH TRAINING/CONSULTS • Psalm 82 Initiative facebook.com/psalm82initiative • Safer Churches - Intensive Trainings www.wildernesstowild.com/safer-churches-training • Safer Churches - Crisis Consults www.wildernesstowild.com/crisis-consult • ONLINE COURSES • SHERO: Your WILD Guide to Warrior after Abuse www.wildernesstowild.com/shero-course • Workshops for healing after trauma www.wildernesstowild.com/courses/

✨EXTREMELY IMPORTANT PODCAST!✨ “How To Deal With Porn In Your Marriage: Is It Abuse?” 💥SHARE!!💥HUSBANDS & WIVES NEED THIS!💥CHURCH LEADERS NEED THIS! Here is what I discuss w/ Special Guest Sarah McDugal: 1️⃣ Tell us why it’s important to recognize that porn is NOT a marriage problem, but a SIN problem.2️⃣ Walk us though, what should the Victimized Spouse do or expect to see moving forward if their mate claims to be repentant?3️⃣ Does forgiveness mean the absence of consequences?4️⃣ How can pastors and counselors lovingly and firmly walk a couple through recovery from sexual addiction?5️⃣ Do you consider all porn use in marriage to be adultery and abuse? And why?6️⃣ What resources would you recommend for the person wanting to get free from a sex addiction?7️⃣ What resources would you recommend for the abuse victim?8️⃣ What resources would you recommend for church leaders who are wanting to become more educated on these matters?Don’t miss it! And share the mess out of this podcast! 🔥 🚀 🙏🏻 • Resources for those who are dealing with this issue and need help!• Systems of Abuse Chart www.wildernesstowild.com/systems-of-abuse-chart>• Advocacy Resource List www.wildernesstowild.com/advocacy-resource-list>• Parenting Resource List www.wildernesstowild.com/parenting-resource-list>• Support Groups for Women www.wildernesstowild.com/wild-support-groups>• Facebook www.facebook.com/sarahmcdugalauthor>• Instagram www.instagram.com/sarahmcdugal>• YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/sarahmcdugal>• SUGGESTED BOOKS• The Great Sex Rescue, by Sheila Gregoire amzn.to/37RlWY4>• Redeeming Power, by Diane Langberg amzn.to/3dN5OdQ>• Banquet in the Grave, by Edward T Welch amzn.to/3sCld4D>• Your Sexually Addicted Spouse, by Barbara Steffens & Marsha Means amzn.to/3pYDaZK>• CHURCH TRAINING/CONSULTS• Psalm 82 Initiative facebook.com/psalm82initiative>• Safer Churches - Intensive Trainings www.wildernesstowild.com/safer-churches-training>• Safer Churches - Crisis Consults www.wildernesstowild.com/crisis-consult>• ONLINE COURSES• SHERO: Your WILD Guide to Warrior after Abuse www.wildernesstowild.com/shero-course>• Workshops for healing after trauma www.wildernesstowild.com/courses/>

Author, speaker, and mother of 10, Elizabeth Johnston inspires you to be salt and light and equips the bride of Christ for the return of her Bridegroom.

Author, speaker, and mother of 10, Elizabeth Johnston inspires you to be salt and light and equips the bride of Christ for the return of her Bridegroom.

Author, speaker, and mother of 10, Elizabeth Johnston inspires you to be salt and light and equips the bride of Christ for the return of her Bridegroom.