Walking with the Savior - Testimonies of Jesus Christ in Christian Lives

Send us Fan Mail On Walking With the Savior, host John Merrill Kirkman sits down with author and coach Bonnie Wiscombe to discuss her book, Burning Brightly: Answering God’s Call to Build a Business as a Latter-day Saint Woman. Bonnie shares how faith can guide entrepreneurship while reminding us that inspiration from God doesn’t always mean the road will be easy. They explore motherhood, guilt, a...

Send us Fan Mail On the Walking With the Savior podcast, host John Merrill Kirkman interviews LDS Therapist and Mental Health Educator Nikki Olsen (LDS Mental Health Co.) about mental health and discipleship, addressing why believers can still experience anxiety, depression, addiction, and be overwhelmed despite sincere spiritual habits. Nikki explains how mental health skills can help clear menta...

Send us Fan Mail On the Walking with the Savior podcast, John interviews Mark Hampton and Alyssa Wilkinson about their book, The Miracle Experiment, and how walking with Jesus Christ can lead to more daily miracles. Alyssa explains how the project grew from recording Mark’s personal miracle stories into a framework for living by the Spirit with confidence. Mark describes an “experiment” of fasting...

Send us Fan Mail John Merrill Kirkman and Orlando Kelm explore the power of patriarchal blessings and why they should be viewed as lifelong spiritual guidance, not fortune telling or a checklist of future events. They discuss identity, spiritual gifts, purpose, tribal declarations, and using a blessing like a personal Liahona alongside prayer and scripture study. John also shares how his own bless...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Walking with the Savior , John Kirkman interviews Jerry “J” Higgins, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, IT leader, chaplain, and founder of Anchor Points Press, about his 16-week men's Bible study, Revelations: Faithful Until the End . John explains why Revelation should point us toward Jesus Christ, not fear, dates, or prophecy speculation, and challenges men to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Walking With the Savior , John Kirkman interviews John G. Miller , author of QBQ! The Question Behind the Question , about transforming the way we respond to challenges at work, at home, and in our walk with Jesus Christ. Miller explains how replacing blame-focused questions like “Why me?” or “When will someone fix this?” with action-focused questions beginning...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Walking With the Savior, John Merrill Kirkman sits down with Bullseye the Clown, hose journey from childhood bullying, family trauma, and personal loss led him to discover healing through serving others. Inspired by the real Patch Adams, Jeff joined clown humanitarian tours that took him to hospitals, orphanages, hospices, and impoverished communities...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when God asks you to leave behind a successful career and step into the unknown? In this inspiring episode of Walking With the Savior, John Merrill Kirkman welcomes Kirk and Marianne Leininger as they share the remarkable story of leaving a thriving medical practice, selling their dream home, and accepting a senior mission call that changed their lives forever. What b...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Walking With the Savior, John Merrill Kirkman welcomes entrepreneur, author, and former Utah gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham to discuss his thought-provoking book, The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI. Together they explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly changing our world—and why wisdom, presence, and Christlike love...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like the very place you go for healing is where you get hurt the most? In this powerful episode of Walking with the Savior, Ava Bentley shares her raw and honest journey of serving a mission while navigating severe mental health challenges and unexpected church hurt. Her story is a beautiful reminder that even when people let us down, the Savior never does. Ava...

Send us Fan Mail Can Christians Take Medication and Still Have Strong Faith? On this episode of Walking With the Savior, John Merrill Kirkman welcomes Christian author and pastor Joshua Kohl to discuss his powerful new book, Still Faithful: When Prayer Meets Prescription. Josh shares his deeply personal journey through depression, ADHD, OCD, shame, addiction, and the difficult road to understandin...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Walking with the Savior, host John interviews leadership trainer and career coach Dustin Peterson, author of Meant for More, about discovering a unique, God-given life purpose. Dustin shares his longtime struggle to find purpose, explains why he believes everyone has a specific purpose, and distinguishes purpose (outward-focused contribution) from goals (often s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Walking With the Savior, the John Kirkman interviews author and leadership consultant Roger Connors about his book Healing the Wounded Heart: Forgiving One Another Through the Enabling Power of Jesus Christ. Connors explains a key misconception: divine forgiveness is conditional on repentance, while brotherly forgiveness is unconditional, and confusing the two l...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt betrayed by the people you trusted most in your faith community? It can be devastating when the place meant for healing becomes a source of pain, but there is a way to find total reliance on God even in the middle of a storm. Join us for a powerful conversation about finding strength and maintaining your faith when life feels impossible. In this episode of the W...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt small in a room full of important people? In this heartfelt episode, John Merrill Kirkman shares a powerful experience from an unforgettable wedding reception filled with community leaders, influential people, and excitement about who might walk through the door next. While standing in the crowd, John had a profound realization about the Second Coming of Jesus C...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you've hit your limit? Like your battery is stuck at 1% and there's nothing left to give? In this encouraging episode, John Merrill Kirkman shares a powerful truth from 2 Corinthians 12:9: God's strength shows up strongest when we feel weakest. What feels like the end of the road may actually be the beginning of a divine plot twist. When life gets hea...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like everyone else has life figured out while you're just spinning in circles? In this playful and heartfelt devotional, John Merrill Kirkman shares the story of "Ducky" a little duck who feels out of place in a big, busy river. Through this simple analogy, John reminds us of a profound truth found in Deuteronomy 7: God sees you as special, chosen, and dee...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like your spiritual fire has fizzled out? In this fun and relatable message, John Merrill Kirkman compares our faith to a campfire. Just like a campfire needs fresh wood every day, our spiritual lives need daily connection with Jesus Christ. Through humor, camping stories, marshmallows, and practical faith lessons, John reminds us that needing to start again isn't f...

Send us Fan Mail What if one of the most powerful things you could do this week is simply sit with the Savior? In this special Miracle Monday Meditation Mantra, John Merrill Kirkman shares a simple yet profound spiritual practice called Sitting with the Savior. Inspired by the teachings of Henry B. Eyring, this guided reflection invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with Jesus Ch...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like your life was a broken glass, unable to hold onto love or peace no matter how hard you tried? In this moving episode of the Walking with the Savior podcast, guest Marilyn shares her incredible transformation from a childhood marked by emotional neglect and abandonment to a life of divine restoration in Christ. Marilyn opens up about the deep wounds that led...

Send us Fan Mail What if one of the greatest battles you'll ever face is simply remembering who you really are? In this inspiring Walking With the Savior Daily episode, John Merrill Kirkman shares powerful teachings from Elaine Dalton and reminds us that our identity is not defined by the world, our mistakes, or our circumstances. We are sons and daughters of God with a divine heritage, a roy...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could hear exactly what Jesus Christ would say to you if He stood before you today? In this powerful Walking With the Savior Daily clip, John Merrill Kirkman shares inspiring words from Dieter F. Uchtdorf about the Savior's deep love, confidence, and belief in each of us. Instead of focusing on our mistakes, fears, and shortcomings, Christ invites us to see oursel...

Send us Fan Mail What if the answer to your struggles was simpler than you think? In this powerful devotional message, John Kirkman reflects on the story of the Israelites and the fiery serpents. Faced with pain and consequences, they were given a surprisingly simple invitation from God: look and live. Yet many missed their healing because the solution seemed too easy. John draws a direct connecti...

Send us Fan Mail A simple story from a father at a girls' camp delivers a powerful lesson about faith, trust, and listening for God's voice. As his blindfolded daughter navigates an obstacle course, she eventually finds herself confused and off track until she asks the question many of us ask in life's difficult moments: "Dad, are you there?" The answer reminds us of an et...

Send us Fan Mail Start your week with peace, confidence, and a deeper connection to Jesus Christ through this Miracle Monday Meditation Mantra. In this guided experience, John Merrill Kirkman invites listeners to release limiting beliefs, fear, self-doubt, and negative stories they have carried for years. As you visualize sitting beside the Savior near a peaceful stream, you'll be reminded of...