Walking with the Savior - Testimonies of Jesus Christ in Christian Lives

Send us Fan Mail Can Christians Take Medication and Still Have Strong Faith? On this episode of Walking With the Savior, John Merrill Kirkman welcomes Christian author and pastor Joshua Kohl to discuss his powerful new book, Still Faithful: When Prayer Meets Prescription. Josh shares his deeply personal journey through depression, ADHD, OCD, shame, addiction, and the difficult road to understandin...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Walking with the Savior, host John interviews leadership trainer and career coach Dustin Peterson, author of Meant for More, about discovering a unique, God-given life purpose. Dustin shares his longtime struggle to find purpose, explains why he believes everyone has a specific purpose, and distinguishes purpose (outward-focused contribution) from goals (often s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Walking With the Savior, the John Kirkman interviews author and leadership consultant Roger Connors about his book Healing the Wounded Heart: Forgiving One Another Through the Enabling Power of Jesus Christ. Connors explains a key misconception: divine forgiveness is conditional on repentance, while brotherly forgiveness is unconditional, and confusing the two l...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt betrayed by the people you trusted most in your faith community? It can be devastating when the place meant for healing becomes a source of pain, but there is a way to find total reliance on God even in the middle of a storm. Join us for a powerful conversation about finding strength and maintaining your faith when life feels impossible. In this episode of the W...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt small in a room full of important people? In this heartfelt episode, John Merrill Kirkman shares a powerful experience from an unforgettable wedding reception filled with community leaders, influential people, and excitement about who might walk through the door next. While standing in the crowd, John had a profound realization about the Second Coming of Jesus C...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you've hit your limit? Like your battery is stuck at 1% and there's nothing left to give? In this encouraging episode, John Merrill Kirkman shares a powerful truth from 2 Corinthians 12:9: God's strength shows up strongest when we feel weakest. What feels like the end of the road may actually be the beginning of a divine plot twist. When life gets hea...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like everyone else has life figured out while you're just spinning in circles? In this playful and heartfelt devotional, John Merrill Kirkman shares the story of "Ducky" a little duck who feels out of place in a big, busy river. Through this simple analogy, John reminds us of a profound truth found in Deuteronomy 7: God sees you as special, chosen, and dee...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like your spiritual fire has fizzled out? In this fun and relatable message, John Merrill Kirkman compares our faith to a campfire. Just like a campfire needs fresh wood every day, our spiritual lives need daily connection with Jesus Christ. Through humor, camping stories, marshmallows, and practical faith lessons, John reminds us that needing to start again isn't f...

Send us Fan Mail What if one of the most powerful things you could do this week is simply sit with the Savior? In this special Miracle Monday Meditation Mantra, John Merrill Kirkman shares a simple yet profound spiritual practice called Sitting with the Savior. Inspired by the teachings of Henry B. Eyring, this guided reflection invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with Jesus Ch...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like your life was a broken glass, unable to hold onto love or peace no matter how hard you tried? In this moving episode of the Walking with the Savior podcast, guest Marilyn shares her incredible transformation from a childhood marked by emotional neglect and abandonment to a life of divine restoration in Christ. Marilyn opens up about the deep wounds that led...

Send us Fan Mail What if one of the greatest battles you'll ever face is simply remembering who you really are? In this inspiring Walking With the Savior Daily episode, John Merrill Kirkman shares powerful teachings from Elaine Dalton and reminds us that our identity is not defined by the world, our mistakes, or our circumstances. We are sons and daughters of God with a divine heritage, a roy...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could hear exactly what Jesus Christ would say to you if He stood before you today? In this powerful Walking With the Savior Daily clip, John Merrill Kirkman shares inspiring words from Dieter F. Uchtdorf about the Savior's deep love, confidence, and belief in each of us. Instead of focusing on our mistakes, fears, and shortcomings, Christ invites us to see oursel...

Send us Fan Mail What if the answer to your struggles was simpler than you think? In this powerful devotional message, John Kirkman reflects on the story of the Israelites and the fiery serpents. Faced with pain and consequences, they were given a surprisingly simple invitation from God: look and live. Yet many missed their healing because the solution seemed too easy. John draws a direct connecti...

Send us Fan Mail A simple story from a father at a girls' camp delivers a powerful lesson about faith, trust, and listening for God's voice. As his blindfolded daughter navigates an obstacle course, she eventually finds herself confused and off track until she asks the question many of us ask in life's difficult moments: "Dad, are you there?" The answer reminds us of an et...

Send us Fan Mail Start your week with peace, confidence, and a deeper connection to Jesus Christ through this Miracle Monday Meditation Mantra. In this guided experience, John Merrill Kirkman invites listeners to release limiting beliefs, fear, self-doubt, and negative stories they have carried for years. As you visualize sitting beside the Savior near a peaceful stream, you'll be reminded of...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like your past mistakes have permanently disqualified you from God's love or a meaningful life? Maybe you feel like you have burnt every bridge and there is no hope left for your situation. In this episode of the Walking with the Savior podcast, we sit down with Anjel, a woman who shares her incredible journey from feeling like a modern day woman at the well...

Send us Fan Mail John Merrill Kirkman shares a thought-provoking message inspired by As a Man Thinketh about the power of our thoughts and the “garden” we cultivate in our minds. Using the analogy of planting seeds, this episode reminds listeners that whatever thoughts we repeatedly allow into our hearts will eventually shape our lives. Through scripture, faith, and practical encouragement, John t...

Send us Fan Mail John Merrill Kirkman shares an uplifting message about persistence, endurance, and continuing forward even when progress feels slow. Drawing from an ancient proverb and Philippians 3:14, this episode reminds listeners that growth is often quiet and gradual—not dramatic or instant. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we are called to keep pressing forward, trusting the process, and refu...

Send us Fan Mail John Merrill Kirkman shares a powerful message about the true character of God and why understanding His goodness changes everything. Drawing from author John Bushman and scripture in James 1:17, this episode challenges the common belief that God causes suffering to teach lessons. Instead, listeners are reminded that we live in a fallen world, and God’s role is not to hurt us but...

Send us Fan Mail John Merrill Kirkman shares a powerful analogy comparing our spiritual lives to a phone battery. Just like a phone can’t function without being plugged into power, we were never meant to navigate life disconnected from Jesus Christ. Drawing from Philippians 4:13 and John 15, this episode reminds listeners that true strength doesn’t come from relying solely on ourselves—it comes fr...

Send us Fan Mail John Merrill Kirkman leads a calming and uplifting guided meditation designed to help listeners release fear, self-doubt, and negative thoughts while reconnecting with the love and presence of Jesus Christ. Through deep breathing, visualization, and faith-filled affirmations, this powerful episode reminds listeners that they are never alone. Christ walks beside them, strengthens t...

Send us Fan Mail Are you feeling successful on the outside but spiritually exhausted on the inside? It is time to stop trying to add God on top of your life and start walking with him as your true source of identity and peace. In this episode of the Walking with the Savior podcast, host John Merrill Kirkman sits down with leadership coach Jill Cirillo to discuss how to integrate faith into your da...

Send us Fan Mail John Merrill Kirkman shares a powerful lesson from the story of the 12 spies in the book of Numbers, showing how two people can face the exact same challenge yet walk away with completely different perspectives. While 10 spies focused on fear and obstacles, Joshua and Caleb focused on God’s power and promises. This inspiring daily episode reminds listeners that what we focus on sh...

Send us Fan Mail John Merrill Kirkman shares a powerful message about the connection between our thoughts, our faith, and the life we create. Drawing from Marcus Aurelius, Dale Carnegie, scripture, and the story of Nephi building the ship, this episode reminds listeners that thoughts rooted in fear lead to doubt, while thoughts rooted in faith lead to growth and possibility. Through Jesus Christ,...

Send us Fan Mail John Merrill Kirkman shares a deeply moving message about the atonement of Jesus Christ and the true meaning of repentance. Drawing from Doctrine and Covenants 19, this episode reminds listeners that Christ’s suffering was real, personal, and done completely out of love. Repentance is not punishment—it’s relief. Jesus Christ already carried the pain, guilt, shame, and burden so we...