The Call with Nancy Sabato

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Have you ever faced a Christmas where you quietly thought, “Lord, I really need You to show up this year” ? 💔 In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Betsy Stowe as she shares a powerful true story from nearly 30 years ago — a year when her family had no money, no gifts, and not even a Christmas tree. Her husband was an associate pastor, she was serving in ministry and teaching piano, and they...

🎄 LIGHT in the Darkness | Tara Johnson’s Christmas in Crisis My friend, this episode reaches straight into the heart of anyone walking through a heavy Christmas. Tara Johnson joins me and opens up, with incredible honesty, about the crisis her family is facing — her husband’s seven-week hospitalization, multiple intubations, and the agonizing waiting, watching, and praying in a hospital room fill...

For nearly four decades, a seemingly respectable man lived a hidden double life—preying on defenseless children while hiding behind trust, reputation, and silence. In this powerful and inspirational true crime story,  Unmasking Evil  reveals how one courageous family exposed a predator, stopped his crime spree, and began the long journey toward justice and healing. From the early 1950s through the...

💛 COURAGE IN THE VALLEY: Walking Through Suffering With Jesus (with Bonnie Keen) My friend, if you’ve ever walked through a season where your heart felt shattered… If life hit you so hard you wondered, “Lord, how am I going to survive this?” This conversation with Grammy & Dove-nominated singer Bonnie Keen will meet you right in that place. Bonnie opens up about abuse , two divorces , trauma...

ANGELS: God’s Heavenly Help 👼✨ My dear friend, if you’ve ever walked through something so heavy that you asked, “Lord, are You sending any help at all?” — this conversation with Melissa Spoelstra is going to speak directly to your heart. Today Melissa helps us understand what Scripture actually reveals about ANGELS , how they move in the unseen, why God created them, and how their presence bring...

🙏 PEACE • DRAMA • EMOTIONAL FREEDOM 🙏 Hey my dear friend, today we’re diving deep into a topic that touches so many of us — the swirl of emotions, the unexpected moments, the personalities, and the family patterns that create drama in our lives. And in this conversation with my returning guest, Cindi McMenamin , you’re going to hear how God brings peace , emotional steadiness, and spiritual matu...

IDENTITY ✨ My friend, if you’ve ever felt like your faith has gotten too quiet… like you’re meant to stand stronger but you’re not sure where to begin… this conversation with Carl Joseph , author of Lionhart , is exactly what your heart needs today. ❤️‍🔥 Carl and I talk about what it really means to walk in your God-given identity , especially in a culture that keeps getting darker. Carl shares...

ENDURE 💧 | A Real Conversation About Finding God in Your Hardest Seasons Hey my friend — today’s interview with Dustin Crowe is one of those conversations that sinks right into your heart. If you’ve ever wondered why God allows long, painful, confusing seasons… this one is going to steady your soul. Dustin walks us through his wilderness journey — losing both parents to cancer, facing fear during...

✨ LEAD LIKE JESUS — A Conversation with Lyle Wells ✨ If you’ve ever wondered why leadership feels heavy, confusing, or distracting at times… you’re not alone, friend. In today’s powerful conversation with Lyle Wells , we dive deep into what it really means to Lead Like Jesus — with clarity, mission, compassion, and a heart that stays focused on the Father. Lyle shares such grounding wisdom about...

IMMANUEL: Why the INCARNATION Makes Sense w/ Brian J. Crawford ✨📖 Hey friend, it’s Nancy. If you’ve ever prayed for a Jewish friend or loved one to see Jesus as Messiah, this one’s for you. Today I’m sitting down with Brian J. Crawford (Chosen People Ministries; author of The Scandal of a Divine Messiah ) to talk about the heart of our faith—the INCARNATION —and why it’s not only biblical, but d...

have you ever wondered how education drifted so far from God’s truth? In this powerful interview, Nancy Sabato sits down with Dr. Corey Miller , President of Ratio Christi, to talk about how secular ideologies captured America’s universities—and how believers can reclaim the classroom for Christ. Cory shares his journey from Mormon roots to saving faith in Jesus , his bold stand for truth while ea...

🌿 Purpose in the Pain | Kristen Pettet Rickards What if real life begins only when you live it through Christ? In this heartfelt conversation, I talk with author and Christian singer-songwriter Kristen Pettet Rickards about her book A Life Worth Living in Christ , a 90-day devotional to find clarity, purpose, and hope even in life’s hardest seasons. Kristen shares her testimony of faith, how God...

RESTORATION . If you’ve been hurt by people in the church and asked, “God, where are You in all this pain?”—this conversation is for you. Today, author Anna Vaughn shares her story from Caught in the Crossfire : how subtle gaslighting , manipulation , and control crept into a ministry she loved… and how the Lord led her into healing, RESTORATION , and freedom in Christ. Anna grew up loving Jesus a...

How God Brings Clarity When Life Feels Overwhelming ✨ Hey my friend—if you've ever felt like you're juggling everything and still coming up empty, this conversation is for you. Today on The Call with Nancy Sabato , I sit down with Dr. O.S. Hawkins , author of Just Jesus and the bestselling Code Books , to talk about what it really means to see life clearly through the lens of Scripture in...

🌤 Overcoming the Darkness: Finding Hope When You Feel Stuck Hey friend 💛 Have you ever battled with anxiety, fear, or that heavy feeling you just can’t shake? You’re not alone. In this conversation with Nate Pickowicz , we talk about his book Overcoming the Darkness and what it really means to walk through depression with the truth of God’s Word lighting your way. Nate opens up about his 20-year...

Have you ever wondered if God truly knows and loves every part of you—even in your messiest seasons? In this heartfelt interview, Glenna Marshall joins Nancy Sabato to talk about what it really means to be known and loved by God. Through Scripture and personal experience, Glenna explains how God’s love is perfect, steadfast, and unlike any human love we’ve ever experienced. ✨ In this episode, you...

The TRUTH That Sets You Free ✝️ Hey my friend 💕—in today’s episode, I talk with Brendt Blanks , wife, mom, and founder of She Gave It a Go , who shares deep insight from her new book Listen Closer: Believing God’s Truth Over the World’s Lies. Brendt opens up about her journey from marriage therapist to content creator and how God taught her to replace negative self-talk with biblical truth . She...

✨ SEEN : God’s Love in Every Seat & Season Hey friend, it’s Nancy. Today you’ll hear how God makes us SEEN —in airports, on late-night flights, and in the tender places of our story. My guest, Tamara Hester Battaglia , shares miracles from her years as a flight attendant: comforting the grieving at 30,000 feet, divine appointments (“God-winks”), and the surprising way worship silenced crippli...

Hey friend 💛— have you ever believed in God but still felt distant from Him? In this powerful conversation with Joshua Spatha , author of Mere Spirituality , we unpack what it means to move from simply believing in God to knowing Him personally . Joshua shares how God doesn’t wait for us to qualify ourselves—but instead reaches out first, inviting us into a deep, life-changing relationship . ✨ I...

My friend, have you ever felt like asking for help makes you weak? 💭 In this heartfelt interview, Kevan Chandler—author of The Hospitality of Need —opens up about living with spinal muscular atrophy and how God transformed what many would see as weakness into a beautiful picture of community, connection, and divine strength. Kevan shares how growing up in a loving, faith-filled home taught him th...

Ever wonder what angels are really doing behind the scenes — especially in the Book of Revelation? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Nathan E. Jones , author of The Mighty Angels of Revelation , to uncover how 72 angels reveal God’s plan, His mercy, and His incredible victory through every moment of the end times. Nathan shares a powerful true story about his parents’ miraculous rescue —...

My friend, this interview with Todd Nettleton from Voice of the Martyrs will stir your heart. Around the world, believers are risking everything for Jesus — yet they stand firm, filled with courage and forgiveness even in prison. In this episode, Todd shares powerful stories from South Asia, India, and Nigeria — places where Christians face daily persecution but cling to God’s promises. You’ll hea...

Ever been caught in a relationship that left you questioning your reality? 😔 Today, I’m joined by my dear friend Kenza Haddock , a Christian counselor who exposes the truth about narcissistic abuse and how God’s Word leads us to HEALING and restoration . In this powerful conversation, Kenzie shares how trauma, identity wounds, and spiritual deception all play a role in the narcissistic cycle—and...

💕 Have you ever wondered if God really loves everyone the same, or if some people are more welcome than others? In this powerful interview, I sit down with Bible teacher and author Oghosa Iyamu to unpack the radical truth of God’s impartial love . Her six-week Bible study Forever Welcome dives into Scripture, culture, and the heart of God to reveal how His love shatters human standards and welcom...