The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey

Structural racism and social justice in the United States of America is a complicated story. I couldn’t think of anyone better to have on the show to talk about that complicated story other than today’s guest, my friend, Esau McCaulley.  Esau McCaulley is an associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. He is the author of many works including Sharing in the Son’s Inherit...

Kids are back in school and football season has begun! Ya'll know how much I love football! We have a great line up for September: Esau McCaulley, Madison Prewett Troutt, Preston Sprinkle, and Phil Vischer. Trust me, you don't want to miss these shows!  You already know that we went to one episode a week. We want to give you the absolute best shows we can and we believe this is the best step forwa...

Once tragedy hits there is life before the tragedy and life after the tragedy. There is often a need for a new normal to be established. Tedashii knows this all too well after tragedy suddenly hit his family. On today’s show Tedashii shares with us how he came to know the Lord and how he clung to his faith as he found his new normal after the loss of his child.  Tedashii is a tenured artist, music...

Disappointment and pain is all part of life’s journey. We can’t get through this world without experiencing it in some form or fashion. However, how we respond to that pain will determine our suffering. Today I sit down with Dr. Curt Thompson and we discuss the moments in life that form us and our response to those events that can lead us down a path of hope even in our suffering.  Dr. Curt Thomps...

If you’re anything like me you may have had a negative definition of humility. A definition that may mean punishment, or to make yourself less than. Maybe it was even used against you in response to an action. What if biblical humility doesn’t start with doing or being less, but instead starts with fully recognizing and living in your God-given space. What if biblical humility begins with stepping...

Have you ever felt like life was just too busy but had no idea how to slow it down? Have you had the desire for change, but didn’t have the space or time to explore those changes? In today’s episode my friend Hosanna Wong and I discuss what it means to abide in Christ and live the life He has called you to live.  Hosanna Wong is an international speaker, best-selling author, and spoken word artist...

We’re starting August off strong with my dear friend Dr. Russell Moore! Dr. Russell Moore is the Editor of Chief at Christianity Today and has 5 sons with his wife Maria. He’s been on the show before and if you haven't heard his past interview head down to the show notes and check it out. “Evangelical Christian”, “Cultural Christianity.” You may have heard these terms before but have you ever stop...

You don't normally hear from me on a Tuesday, but I couldn't wait to share all that we have coming up! Our summer of Encounter stories were incredible and if you haven't listened to all of them yet I encourage you to! It never gets old hearing the ways Jesus calls his people to himself!  We have a great line up for August: Russell Moore, Hosanna Wong, Heather MacFadyen, Curt Thompson, and Tedashii...

At 15 years old and after years of having difficulty hearing, Sammi woke up to realize her hearing was completely gone. Everything changed for Sammi in that moment. Needing to rely heavily on interpreters and a cochlear ear plant, Sammi was left feeling overwhelmed, lost, and forsaken. Sammi wondered if her life even mattered.   Sammi Schouten is Deaf and communicates using American Sign Language....

As a college athlete and rising professional runner, Kaylee had it all. She was certain of the path ahead of her as she considered training for Track and Field at the Rio Olympics in 2016; however, her senior year was bringing about challenges she had never faced. As Kaylee experienced a death in her family and a career ending injury, she was forced to ask herself, “Who is Kaylee without a track c...

Growing up with parents with differing belief systems, Alicia became a student of all world religions and quickly came to the conclusion that there was no God. Firm in her beliefs her agitation grew towards those sharing their faith and happily took on any christian debate. As a deal to never be invited to church again, Alicia stepped foot inside a church on its last leg. It was in that back pew t...

Hey friends! I hope you had a great 4th of July celebration! I am so excited to continue our Encounter Series with one of my real friends Toni Collier.  Toni Collier is the founder of an international women’s organization called Broken Crayons Still Color, which helps women process through brokenness and get to healing and hope. She is a Speaker, Host of The Still Coloring Podcast and Author of Br...

Enduring her parent’s divorce, living in an unstable environment, and experiencing abuse, Lacy found herself in a world of hurt and wondered if she would ever be seen. Would her life ever matter to the people around her? Her pain led her down a path of self harm, eating disorders, and no desire to live. Through the faithfulness of a prayerful grandmother, Lacy found herself reading Psalm 139 and r...

Have you ever felt like your sin was just too big for God? Have you experienced the burden of shame? Today’s episode is such an amazing reminder that there is no sin too big for the cross and that Jesus desires for all his people to experience his grace!  After years of hardships and trying to do everything on her own, Inés Franklin was a single mom, in the middle of an affair, and feeling more br...

Friends, I am thrilled to continue our Encounter Series today! This summer, we'll be focusing on stories of how a person encountered Christ, how they began living their life for Jesus, and what their life looks like now. Today I have the privilege of sitting down and listening to the transformative power of Jesus in the life of Tessa Afshar.  Tessa Afshar is an incredible author whose books have b...

Happy Friday, friends! I’m thrilled to begin our Encounter Series today! This summer, we'll be focusing on stories of how a person encountered Christ, how they began living their life for Jesus, and what their life looks like now. Today I have the privilege of sitting down with JoAnn Doyle, author of Women Who Risk: Secret Agents for Jesus in the Muslim World . JoAnn was a pastor’s wife for 20 yea...

Throughout our life, events take place that eventually become our past. How can these events, or “bread crumbs,” help us find purpose and meaning in our current life? Today I sit down with my dear friend Jami Nato as we discuss life, hospitality, talking about purity with our kids, and so much more!  Jami Nato is one of the funniest Instagram follows you’ll have, as well as a new author! Jami’s ne...

Shelby Houston was living her best life at college when she received a call from home that would change her life forever. On December 3, 2021 Shelby’s father, Richard Houston, was shot and killed in the line of duty. As Shelby and her family began to process their grief in the coming days, Shelby had a revelation from the Lord: Jesus died and forgave the man who killed her father, just like he did...

After a series of unfortunate events newlyweds filled with hopes and dreams found themselves in a desperate situation and needing to provide for their family. Fox and Rob Richardson decided to take matters into their own hands and after a botched bank robbery this couple found themselves behind bars and separated from their children. Once Fox served her time and reunited with their boys, she began...

After enduring years of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse Lacey packed up her four children and ran to freedom while being chased by a knife. Ya’ll this is no movie script, this is real life!  On Wednesday you heard from Branden Terrell, a man who spent 11 years in San Quentin State Prison for taking the life of another man. When I met Branden and asked him to come to the Happy Hour, his first...

In 2012 Branden found himself alone in a prison cell facing life in prison after murdering his close friend. After battling years of anger, addiction, and living a life of rebellion, in a solitary confinement cell in a maximum security prison, Branden met Jesus. It was in that cell that the course and purpose of his life was forever changed.  I’m thrilled to welcome Branden Terrell to The Happy Ho...

In a post Roe Vs. Wade society the question remains, “Now what?” How will christians in America continue fighting for every life made in the image of God? How can churches and christians have a womb to tomb pro-life ethic? Is it possible to break through political barriers and culture wars to love and serve those in need? I am thrilled to have this conversation with former NFL player Benjamin Wats...

Hey friends, Mother’s Day is right around the corner and today’s conversation with Katie Faris is an important conversation about the hardships, sorrows, and grief that can come with motherhood.  Katie Faris is an author, married to a pastor, and mother to five children. Katie lives with her family in New Jersey. Her most recent book, God Is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected S...

​​Hey friends! Today’s episode is a conversation I’ve been wanting to have for a long time. Today’s guest is Tish Harrison Warren. If you’ve been around since 2021 I guarantee you’ve heard me talk about her book Prayer in the Night .  Tish Harrison Warren is a priest in the Anglican Church. She is an author of several books, as well as contributes to the New York Times in a weekly newsletter and i...

Hi friends! Today on the show we have a Happy Hour first-timer, Bethany Barnard. Bethany is a contemporary Christian music artist who was signed to Sparrow Records in Nashville, TN, under the stage name Bethany Dillon at just 14 years old! For the last 15 years, Bethany has been a Dallas resident and married to her best friend, Shane. They have four daughters and live in the Richardson area. Betha...