The Call with Nancy Sabato

God? Or whether years of waiting mean He has forgotten what you've prayed for? Justin Gambino knows both of those questions. At 18, his choices brought him to a courthouse that became connected to painful memories and shame. Years later, God called him back to those very courthouse grounds to lead worship. Justin didn't want to go. But there, he felt the Lord remind him that God's plan had not dis...

Watching your child struggle with depression and anxiety is one of the heaviest burdens a parent can carry. You want desperately to fix their pain, but the pressure to be their savior only leaves you exhausted and afraid. In this compassionate episode, author and educator Beth Hendrick addresses the epidemic of youth depression, the subtle signs of isolation, and why parents must stop trying to fi...

If you look at the empty seats in your local church and wonder where the next generation went, you are carrying a burden shared by thousands of praying believers. It is heartbreaking to watch young adults drift away from community while headlines insist everything is fine. In this episode, researcher Arnie Cole exposes the real truth behind America's spiritual climate—from declining Scripture enga...

and still feel like a hollow shell the second the lights go out. You’ve been silently praying into the dark for years, wondering why God feels a million miles away and whether you’ve drifted too far to ever walk through those church doors again. Jeff Lukas looked like the model husband, father, and professional. But beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect life, a quiet drift pulled him out into...

What happens when routine surgery unexpectedly plunges a young man into a 33-day coma on the brink of death? Rickey Offord was a rising music producer in Los Angeles when a sudden medical crisis turned catastrophic, sending his spirit into the reality of eternity while his body lay motionless in an ICU bed. In this deeply moving episode, Rickey and his mother, Diann Rodgers, share the unseen reali...

Are you tired of pretending everything is fine while holding onto deep relational hurt? In this episode, Nancy sits down with Dr. Winfred Neely to address why loving difficult people feels so hard and why self-protection often leaves us feeling isolated. Discover how Jesus empowers us to love beyond our natural capacity and bring real peace into our hardest relationships. For more information abou...

What happens when you've faithfully followed God—and suddenly find yourself questioning Him? Mark Folk remembers sitting beside a fire after receiving devastating news about his daughter's health and asking God why. He had served Him, surrendered to Him, and tried to obey Him. Yet now his daughter was suffering. God's response wasn't the answer Mark wanted. It was the answer he needed. This conver...

If you are carrying a silent weight of grief, isolation, or unanswered prayers, this conversation will feel like a gentle embrace for your tired heart. Today on The Call, Nancy sits down with author Allison Byxbe (Journaling as a Spiritual Practice) to talk through what happens when life shatters the script you had planned. Allison shares the raw reality of receiving her young son's rare genetic d...

Are you tired of feeling like the rug is constantly being pulled out from under you by the insanity of the world? In this episode of the Call with Nancy Sabato, biblical researcher Dinah Dye reveals a stunning truth: Noah's Ark was never just a giant boat filled with animals—it was a beautifully designed, mobile temple meant to carry God's holy presence through absolute chaos. If you are currently...

When someone says "God told me," how do you know if it's truly the Father's heart or just human noise? Join Nancy and filmmaker Matthew Thayer as they explore biblical discernment, breaking free from spiritual passivity, and learning how to hear the voice of the Shepherd for yourself. If you've felt disillusioned by broken promises or spiritual manipulation, this episode offers a gentle, grounded...

Are you feeling exhausted from the inside out, wondering if God is still working in your circumstances? Author Grace Fox joins Nancy to share breathtaking stories of God’s exact provision and how learning His biblical names—like Adonaiand Ruach Elohim—can carry you through your hardest storms. Learn how to trade striving for real soul rest when you have no energy left to pray.#TrustingGod #PrayerW...

Are you secretly struggling behind a happy smile? Tanya James joins Nancy to share the heartbreaking reality of losing her 18-year-old niece to suicide—a girl who was in church every Sunday, smiling, yet fighting unseen battles inside. Together, they confront the quiet epidemic of mental health issues among youth, soldiers, and broken believers, shedding light on church shame, father wounds, and h...

How do you hold onto faith when the pain inside your home is hidden, the prayers seem unanswered, and your life feels shattered beyond repair? Tanya James joins Nancy for a transparent conversation on surviving childhood instability, living through 22 years of hidden emotional abuse, and processing overwhelming grief. Tanya shares the exact moment God met her when she was running away, removed the...

Are you tired of chasing peace in places that leave you feeling empty, exhausted, or trapped? Jac Marino Chen opens up about her raw journey from trauma and childhood pain into a deep pursuit of control through secret spiritual practices and ritual magic. She candidly shares the moment the illusion shattered, the life-changing scripture her grandfather shared, and the breathtaking moment she calle...

If you grew up in the church but were deeply harmed by the very people meant to protect you, this episode is a sanctuary for your soul. Guest Becky Nordquist, a pastor’s kid and abuse survivor, opens up about the devastating cover-up of her childhood abuse and her long journey through suicidal despair to find true restoration. Discover how Jesus met her in the deepest valley of a psychiatric unit...

To the woman whose mind won't stop racing: you don't have to fake it here. This episode is a gentle sanctuary for anyone secretly drowning in high-functioning anxiety, worry, and the exhausting need for perfectionism. Guest Nichole Suvar opens up about her 30-year battle with generalized anxiety disorder, the terrifying moment she had to call a hotline, and how Jesus met her in the middle of her c...

John James, former Newsboys frontman, opens up about the hidden cost of success, the sin that shattered his life, and the moment in a small Australian church when God spoke through a pastor from South Africa to bring him back. This is a raw, hope-filled conversation for anyone who feels too broken for God’s love. #Redemption #SecondChance #FaithOverFear #GodSeesYou #BrokenButLoved www.ireachusa.co...

What happens when everything is stripped away from you—your health, your freedom, your dignity—and you are plunged into the absolute, terrifying darkness of solitary confinement? Disabled Navy veteran Tom Caldwell joins Nancy to share his firsthand journey through an American nightmare following the events of January 6th. Tortured and isolated, Tom reveals the exact moment his tattered Bible opene...

Do you feel guilty whenever you say no? Perhaps you are the person everyone depends on, but no one seems to notice how tired you have become. Tara Johnson spent years believing that approval was the same thing as love. She smiled, served, performed, and kept everyone happy while quietly battling fear, resentment, perfectionism, and depression. Then her husband became critically ill. As Tara watche...

When sudden tragedy strikes, our neatly packaged faith niceities are completely stripped away. Join Nancy as she sits down with pastor and professor Dave Keehn for an incredibly raw, soul-level conversation about navigating the agonizing shock of losing a child. Dave shares the devastating moment his 24-year-old son, Adam, passed away from a sudden brain aneurysm, leaving behind a pregnant wife. I...

Trust doesn't disappear overnight—and it usually isn't rebuilt overnight either. Brad and Heidi Mitchell share the honest story of surviving infidelity, rebuilding trust, overcoming fear, and learning to surrender every painful thought to Jesus Christ. This conversation is filled with practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and hope for couples wondering if healing is even possible. If you're ca...

If you are driving, walking, or just sitting in the quiet of your room with a broken heart over a spouse's unfaithfulness, this episode is a shelter for you. Join Nancy Sabato as she sits down with Brad and Heidi Mitchell for a transparent look at surviving the earthquake of adultery. Heidi reveals how she navigated the painful reality of counseling, controlled her runaway emotions, and leaned ent...

What happens when you've faithfully served God, loved your family, and then hear the words, "You have very little chance of surviving?"In this deeply moving conversation, Greg Hershberg shares his remarkable testimony of spending nearly 50 days between life and death. After multiple surgeries, life support, and saying goodbye to his children, Greg faced not only a battle for his life but a battle...

begin with pain. In this conversation, Pedro Garcia shares how church hurt led him away from Christ and into atheism before Jesus lovingly brought him home. Together we talk about emotional wounds, surrender, doubt, healing, and why Jesus is not the same as those who misrepresent Him. If you've ever wondered whether your faith can survive disappointment, this episode is for you. Please follow this...

Nothing prepares your soul for the moment you realize your child has lost the will to live. You did everything "right," you raised them in church, and yet you are staring into the abyss of their depression, wondering where God is and if it’s all your fault. In this deeply raw conversation, author and mom Lori Wildenberg joins Nancy to share the terrifying night her college-aged daughter attempted...