TODAY is a special episode of Positively Joy because I’m sharing the latest episode of the Journalists Advancing Ministry podcast. I started thejam.online because I’ve noticed more journalists turning to ministry and professing their faith. Today’s guest, John Lundy, went from a 40-year career of reporting the news to telling the good news of what God is doing in the world for TWR, a global digital company that spreads the gospel.  ..read more

Jessica Snowden is an entrepreneur who found encouragement from God in the most random way: through an encounter with a total stranger. This spark helped her to reach her highest goal, one that she never thought she would reach. It’s a message you need to hear and it will bless you in your home or work life. Make sure to Follow our show on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, so that you get notified each time a new episode is available. If you already follow our show, help a friend follow the show too. Find Jessica on social media Jessica's website ..read more

The Rev. Dr. Margie Bryce is the no-nonsense host of The Crabby Pastor podcast, and she’s a Ministry coach that counsels the pastors, church leaders, and others in ministry who work so hard to help the rest of us. Margie says more ministry leaders should practice self-care and sustainability, especially during this weighty season of Lent. She reminds us that God is in control and that ministry leaders, and everyone, can rely on Him. Make sure to Follow our show on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, so that you get notified each time a new episode is available.” Lent devotional "Following i ..read more

After over 25 years in Direct Sales and Network Marketing, Gail Root says God called her to coach women in the Industry. Today, she coaches and trains faith-filled women, who are ready to renew their perspective of the Industry. Gail says, “everybody sells,” and we shouldn’t be ashamed of it. Gail's website: calledtoawaken.com Gail's podcast: Kingdom Dream Chasers   ..read more

Chad Mansbridge is a pastor in Australia and a Bible teacher and he wants you to know that you can handle the truth of the Bible. He will share his threefold method on reading God’s holy Word on the show today.  Chad's book: "You Can Handle the Truth: Making Sense of the Bible in 3 Simple Steps" Chad's YouTube Channel ..read more

It’s a two-fer on the show today! Stay tuned to hear Amanda Jenkins talk about her life and the hit TV show about Jesus, "The Chosen," which has just wrapped up season 3. And then listen to the Rev. Leah Schade speak about Sam Smith’s provocative performance on the Grammys, and how entertainment uses the imagery of evil to sell. Amanda Jenkins is the wife of Dallas Jenkins, creator of the Chosen. But Amanda is an important part of the show in her own right. She talks about her contributions, and her important faith walk that helped her and Dallas say YES to this amazing gift from God, The Cho ..read more

Sara Daigle was raised in an Amish Community. When she married, her history of obedience caused her to put up with a marriage that tolerated pornography and even considerations of possibly having multiple partners in marriage. But these trials forced her to cling to the Lord, who delivered her from that relationship. She also began to teach her girls how to have a blessed relationship. Sara's books: https://sara-daigle.org/book/ Sara's blog: https://sara-daigle.org/ Make sure to Follow our show on Apple Podcasts so that you get notified each time a new episode is available.” “If you already f ..read more

Author, podcaster, and speaker Jon Fugler has Fresh Faith 24/7. That’s his ministry. But he had to break from his habit of what he calls Performing for Christ and build a deeper relationship with the Lord. Overcome Performance Christianity at Fresh Faith 24/7 Take the Spiritual Self-Assessment test Coaching and training with Jon   ..read more

TODAY’s special episode gives me joy. It’s a new episode of my other podcast, Journalists Advancing Ministry, featuring my good friend, author and podcaster Cindy LaFavre Yorks. I started this at thejam.online because as a former journalist, I know I wrestled with my faith and my job. But I’m seeing more journalists turn to ministry, and I think that is a good thing. I still believe in the importance of journalism, but I know God created communicators to give him glory, and former journalists like Cindy and me are doing this.  Listen to Cindy's on "His GPS for Your SOS" here. Find Cindy's ..read more

God led to me set up a table in a grocery store to tell people about my Devotional series, "Whispering in His Ear" and "God's Voice and How to Listen." But along with sales, came evangelism, prayer, and an opportunity to remind people that God is faithful and is with us always! Special shoutout to Danielle Bernock of the Victorious Souls podcast for telling me about the Authors in Grocery Store program! If you missed me at the stores, get my Devotional series on Amazon ..read more