Even If Podcast

Today’s episode is the first of an occasional series that looks at people of the Bible and examines how their lives are still applicable to us today. In the first installment, Kristi shares insights about one of her favorites - the Apostle Peter. *And for the record, Kristi realized after she recorded this that she didn't discuss Peter cutting off the guy's ear on the night Jesus was arr...

In the conclusion of House of Miracles, Lisa and Andrew Swofford share the details surrounding the restoration of their marriage, as well as the intimate ways the Lord revealed himself over various aspects they never imagined He would. Thank you so much to the Swoffords for the way they showed up to share the honest, even difficult moments of their story. The Lord is gracious, and He has redeemed...

Last week, we found out Andrew had been unfaithful to his wife. (If you haven't listened to House of Miracles, Part 1, go back and listen to that before you begin today's episode.) Today Andrew and Lisa describe what happened to them separately (but on the same day!), and how the Lord restored both of them. It is beautiful, and you won't want to miss it! Send me a text straight to m...

What would you do if you found out your husband was addicted to pornography and had been soliciting prostitutes? On today’s episode, we tackle this issue. Lisa and Andrew Swofford came on the show to share their story of not only what happened, but how the Lord healed and redeemed every single part of it. It is an episode that spoke powerfully to me, and I am sure it will to you as well.  Much lov...

It's hard at times to recognize when you're under spiritual attack by the enemy. Today Kristi talks about her recent struggles, then breaks down three of the areas she has seen the enemy attack -  whether it is physical, mental or situational - and how we too can recognize the signs. Scripture references: Ephesians 6:10-17 John 16:33 In today's episode, Kristi mentions the Faith and...

Have you ever thought about the difference between being KIND and being NICE? Are they the same to you? And if not, how are they different?  As we wrap up this series what it means to Bear Fruit, it was only fitting for Kristi to sit down with one of her sweet friends, Kerri Thompson, to explore what kindness looks like, and how listening – really, truly listening to another person – is one of the...

Last week Kristi and some super cool folks  drilled a water well in Guatemala, through Living Water International. While there, they got to know Rudy, the lead driller for the team, and  learned of his story of being healed after two months of paralysis. On the steps of the Living Water compound in Antigua, Guatemala, Rudy sat down with Kristi and shared his story and his heart for God. For more i...

The world often tells us that gentleness is weak. But what does God say? Today Kristi talks about what God says about gentleness, her own struggle with it and how we can bear fruit that doesn't come naturally to us. Send me a text straight to my phone here! (seriously! I'd love to hear from you!) Support the show Get the Newsletter and Your Free Spotify Playlist (with all my favorite prai...

In 2020, Eric and Ashley Finley lost their daughter Kate to cancer. Just a few weeks later, Eric walked away from alcohol after years of habitual drinking. In today's episode, Eric opens up to Kristi about what led to quitting, and the perspective he's gained since. It's a convo you don't want to miss! Send me a text straight to my phone here! (seriously! I'd love to hear f...

Losing a loved one to Alzheimer's is a difficult path, to say the least. It is a cruel disease that ravages the best of a person's mind and body. In today's episode, you'll meet Amy Easterling who had to walk that road after her husband James was diagnosed in 2017 - but she also faced the added burden of knowing James had not surrendered his life to Jesus. Amy's story is a...

Jessica Dykes sits down with Kristi for a conversation about finding her way out of the brokenness and heartbreak surrounding her divorce and a very public scandal involving her dad’s business. With honesty and candor, she opened up about learning to hear the Holy Spirit’s voice, and trust the Lord with her finances, family and future.  Jessica’s words today are a good reminder that when we strip...

Is there anything better than a friend who is humble, open and transparent? Today's guest is just that. Meet Kristen Lewis, the face-sweating (yes, you read that right) woman of God who broke the Preacher's Wife "mold" with her candor, and passion and the goodness that overflows from within her. She's the funniest, sweetest delight of a human, and I just know you're g...

Amber Peters lost her husband in a drowning accident on Father's Day, 2011. Suddenly a widow at only 32 years old - this mother of two young girls (and pregnant with their third child) was asked to do the unimaginable - pick up the pieces of a shattered life - and somehow, find a way forward. In this remarkable conversation, Amber shares what life was like in the aftermath, how the Lord carri...

Love shows up in the most unexpected ways, and this week's episode centers around the surprising moment in last week's Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, when a routine tackle turned into a life or death moment for Damar Hamlin. Join Kristi today as she examines where Love showed up on that field and all over the nation - and how God wants us...

Hey friends, and Happy New Year! Today's episode focuses on choosing our "word" of the year - the difference between resolutions and words, as well as how to align ourselves with what God is up to in our life. Listen in as Kristi shares her 2023 word, a funny story about French fries, and how we can lean in to what God is saying to make our new year one of purpose and meaning. Send...

Merry Christmas, y'all!! Mary's story of giving birth to the Messiah is one of the best Even If moments in history - Join Kristi today as she shares part of her own Even If story, and connects to Mary's story of faith in a fresh way. And hey! No episode next week (Dec 27th), so KL can spend some time with her fam bam. But come back Jan 3rd when Kristi shares with you all that 2023 h...

It's one thing to be in the right place, at the right time. It's another thing to save your friend's life. Join Kristi today as she shares Quaid's story of heroism when his friend Andy is accidentally injured in school one day. Be reminded today that: 1. God is in the details of our lives. 2. Age is not a requisite for serving God. 3. We have the living God inside us, full of p...

It isn’t every day you know someone who lived to be 102, after all, and Hank’s life was certainly one worth celebrating. What does “a life well lived” mean to you? In today’s episode, we share Hank’s story. Join Kristi & her daughter Meredith as they discuss what a life well lived looks like, and a few takeaways all of us can learn from Hank’s life. It is an episode you don’t want to miss!  Se...

When Tori and Clay discovered their unborn son had a heart defect, they trusted God with Sawyer's life, before he was ever born. In this week's heartwarming episode, we discuss what it was like for Tori & Clay to walk this road, how God met their needs in EVERY way, and how He draws us near  with the "stuff" we walk through.  Big thanks to Tori and Clay for sharing their st...

What if the holidays were less stressful? What if you found a way to navigate it all, and still found joy (and sanity!)  along the way? Join us for a special holiday episode where we discuss 5 Ways to Find the Joy this Holiday Season (and a bonus tip at the end too!).  We believe that every believer has a moment, a day, a season that shaped them and their faith. And that is what we have affectiona...

When new parents Ray and Joy discover their baby girl is having seizures, God shows up in the most unexpected of ways.  Do angels walk among us? In this episode, we talk about just that - as well as how Ray and Joy fought to find answers for their Sweet Caroline, and how we glorify God when we recognize His hand on the details of our lives. ❤️We'd like to thank Joy, Ray and Caroline for their...

Today's episode is about Waiting WITH God in the middle of the storms of life. Husband and wife pastors, Jodi and Chris share their story of trusting God after not one, but BOTH of them were diagnosed with tumors - and had surgery to remove them within a week of each other ! Hear how the Lord took care of them, gave them the EXACT doctors they needed, and what the healing process taught them....

It takes courage to keep living when it all falls apart, you know? In today's story, we talk suicide and one man's incredible story of infidelity, trying to commit suicide, and  finding the Lord faithful - even when he felt like all hope was lost - and discovering that God was NOT done with him yet. Are you struggling? Before you make an irreversible decision, please, talk to someone. Be...

What is it like when you feel like God has asked you to do something, but taking that next step seems scary or overwhelming? In today's episode we pack the steps it took to get Kristi to say yes to this crazy idea of a podcast, and how the Lord orchestrated it all so Jamie could see how God had called her to say yes too. I promise you, we know how scary it can be to do something new - and the...

Olivia found herself in an abusive marriage to a mentally unstable man. Emotional abuse is an underreported issue, but the trauma and wounds can be deep. Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t real.  If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, there is help. National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org 5 Signs of Emotional Abuse https://www...