Conversations with John & Lisa Bevere

Recently, we polled our social media audiences to ask what kinds of questions people had about family and parenting. We were blown away by the sheer volume of questions that came in. We sat down to start answering the questions on the podcast and knew it needed to be more than one episode long. This week on the podcast, we’re diving back into these questions! We’re answering questions like: “How c...

Nearly everywhere we go we hear so many of the same questions: “How do you parent strong-willed kids?” “How and when do you talk to your kids about dating, sex, drugs, and all the other hard stuff?” “Looking back, what do you wish you had known when you were a young parent?” Today, we’re answering all these and more on the Conversations with John and Lisa podcast. We hope this episode equips you t...

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 li...

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 wh...

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...

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 priori...

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. Wh...

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 d...

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...

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...

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 w...

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 an...

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...

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 th...

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...

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. W...

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 God God is strong and He wants us — His...

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...

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 sacri...

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 hea...

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 regularl...

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...

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 i...

“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...

“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 questio...