Jesus Over Everything

**LISTENER NOTE: This conversation contains details of physical abuse and childhood trauma. We encourage you to listen with care and discretion.** Have you ever questioned whether the love of God truly extends to you, especially in the midst of personal pain or trauma? In this poignant and inspiring episode of the “I Used to Think” season, Lisa Whittle welcomes Pastor Maria Durso, who bravely open...

Have you ever felt inundated with Biblical information, yet still unsure about your grasp of Scripture? Has a lack of understanding ever created a lack of confidence in your faith? In this enlightening episode of the “I Used to Think” season of Jesus Over Everything, Lisa Whittle examines why biblical literacy may not be the primary issue facing believers today but rather a deeper crisis of faith....

Is there something you used to think—perhaps about faith, life, or relationships—that you now see differently?  In this brand-new season of the Jesus Over Everything show, titled “I Used to Think,” Lisa Whittle unpacks popular misconceptions she’s held in her own life and offers insight on how God can transform perspectives over time. Opening the season by tackling the sensitive subject of women a...

In this concluding episode of the “Love & Clarity” season for The Jesus Over Everything podcast, Lisa Whittle dives deep into the challenge of finding true joy during difficult seasons, especially around the holidays. With her signature honesty and insight, Lisa explores how chronic perfectionism and a tendency to overanalyze can steal your ability to experience the present moment.  She also revea...

In another powerful conversation of the “Love & Clarity” season, Lisa Whittle sits down with Ian Simpkins, internet personality and Lead Pastor of Bridge Church in Nashville, to explore the deep truths of what it means to be an image-bearer of Christ versus a work-doer. Together, they tackle the tension between spiritual hunger and productivity, discussing how both intimacy and humility require in...

Are you the type of person who tends to see the glass as “ half-full” or “half-empty? ” In a culture where cynicism is widely accepted, and even admired, it can be tempting for believers to fall into negative thought patterns as well. In this episode of the “Love & Clarity” season, Lisa exposes the hard truth about cynicism and skepticism – offering a deeper look at the meanings, motivations, and...

Has a specific piece of your story – positive or negative – become a “label” you wear as your identity? Lisa sits down with long-time friend, Erin Kelly-Bean to discuss the truth about labels and what God has to say about them. Erin is a New York Times best-selling author, co-host of the Immeasurably More Podcast, and daughter of football legend, Jim Kelly. She shares her journey of growing up, “K...

Do you have a love-hate relationship with social media? Perhaps you love the ability to laugh and connect with others, but hate the unhealthy habits and behaviors that come with it?  Continuing the “ Love & Clarity ” season, Lisa Whittle shares candidly about her own tug-of-war experience with social media, and peels back the curtain on how she plans to develop a healthier balance with the platfor...

Have you ever found yourself wondering: “Should I stay friends with that person?” “Why did this friendship end?” or, “As a Christian, is it even okay for me to stop being friends with someone?” On this episode of the Love & Clarity season, Lisa Whittle dives deep into the subject of “breakups” – addressing the inevitable challenges that come when relationships are strained between friends, relativ...

Need clarity on how to approach issues and thought patterns about your physical body?  Lisa talks friend-to-friend with Dr. Edie Wadsworth, a physician, speaker, life coach, writer, and natural health enthusiast about how a shift in your perspective can radically transform your body. Sharing vulnerably from her own health journey, Dr. Edie explains how your physical body is linked to your mental,...

Have you ever felt as if the world is out of control? In those moments, it’s easy to feel helpless, overwhelmed, or even confused as to how to respond. In this brand new “Love & Clarity” season of the Jesus Over Everything show, host Lisa Whittle comes back on the microphone with fiery passion and purpose after an 8-month sabbatical from podcast production. Speaking with love and authority, she ad...

As a special bonus to complement Lisa’s four-part podcast series on Seeking Revival, this short audio resource highlights ten areas you must individually focus on in order to experience revival, with the last one being your “top revival need.” In Lisa’s words, “Revival can never happen without this one crucial thing…” Listen to the very end to join Lisa in a tender prayer, and discover the respons...

You may remember the famous words, “Houston, we have a problem,” shared by the astronaut crew of Apollo 13 to the ground team at NASA. In a similar way, the Apostle John wrote a letter to warn the church of Ephesus of some serious problems he identified (see Revelation 2 ). Concluding her four-part series on Seeking Revival, Lisa explores what the modern-day church can learn from this passage and...

  In life, we often look for a road map: what works, what doesn't, and how to get to our destination with the least amount of friction. In part three of the Seeking Revival series, Lisa shares a “revival roadmap” of sorts, offering four things that prevent us from experiencing God in a fresh and personal way. (Warning: As you listen to Lisa's insight and discover which “revival-killer” most resona...

  Growing up, you were likely taught that following rules is always the right choice. But when your convictions differ from the rules, which do you follow then? In part two of the Seeking Revival podcast series, Lisa shares the difference between rules and convictions, highlights the roadblocks to pursuing God, and shares the reasons why we need to take back a conversation the world has “owned” fo...

  Have you ever felt “stuck” in your faith? Perhaps you’re doing all the “right things” that check every box on the spiritual disciplines list, but fail to see any results? In this special four-part podcast series on Seeking Revival, Lisa tackles the root of the problem by addressing want vs. need. As you dive into this one-of-a-kind series with Lisa, you may find yourself asking the question: Wha...

After Lisa announced on social media that she planned to indefinitely pause production on several key areas of her ministry, some followers wondered, “What happened to Lisa Whittle?” In this episode, Lisa peels back the curtain to reveal how this decision wasn’t fueled by burnout or scandal – but rather by a fiery passion for personal revival. Listen in to hear more about Lisa’s journey towards mo...

On this final Lisa + Friends episode of JOE Season 11, Lisa eagerly welcomes her dear friend Jamie Ivey, wife, mom, podcast host, and author of her new book, Why Can't I Get It Together? In a conversation full of laughter, transparency, confession, and encouragement, Jamie shares the one sin – that without confession – could have crippled her in life and ministry. Together, Jamie and Lisa explore...

We are naturally drawn towards what feels good and comfortable: from what we wear, to what we eat, to even who we spend our time with. But, what about being comfortable as a Christian? Is that even possible or is it a lie? Lean in close on this episode as Lisa uncovers three ways comfort can cost us in our daily Christian life. If you’re ready to let go of a safe and predictable life for one that...

Lisa welcomes Dr. Lina AbuJamra on the JOE show to offer clarity on a topic many Christians struggle to openly discuss: sexual desire. Dr. AbuJamra lends her expertise as an ER pediatric physician, Christian speaker, and author of Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues. In their conversation, Dr. AbuJamra shares that for som...

“I want God more.” Four simple words that carry the potential to change your entire life. Join Lisa as she reads the first chapter of her book, I Want God: How to Love Him with Your Whole Heart and Revive Your Soul (now revised and updated). In this powerful excerpt of the book, Lisa shares in vivid detail how she first encountered Jesus at age six and how the memory of that moment sparked a perso...

Do you ever wonder, "Is my job really that important?” In Christian circles, it can be easy to see value in full-time vocational ministry, but what about in “secular” jobs? Lisa welcomes Jordan Raynor, podcast host and author of The Sacredness of Secular Work, to discuss these questions and much more. Listen in to this fast-paced and energetic conversation as Jordan shares four reasons why your wo...

Whether you’re navigating a conversation with ministry leaders, co-workers, family members, or even friends, there are three words no one ever wants to say. Continuing the popular “Lisa Unfiltered” series, she shares candidly how these three words have played out in her own personal life and given her newfound freedom by speaking them more often. Lean in to discover how to listen more closely to t...

Settle in for a fascinating conversation focusing on emotional health and how it relates to the “garden of our soul.” Lisa welcomes Dr. Anita Phillips, trauma therapist, mental health expert, and author of The Garden Within, on the JOE show to discuss self-care, anger (and why it's okay), and a Biblical worldview on feelings. Together, they explore how Jesus modeled authentic and vulnerable emotio...

Have you ever wanted something so badly, but then later realized it contradicted all your other desires? In this episode of Lisa Unfiltered, she explores the idea of "normal" and the stronghold it seems to have on us. What does it mean to actually feel “normal” in this life? Is it something we should desire? Is it even achievable? Lisa challenges the idea of “normal vs. safe” as it relates to God’...