Finding Purpose in the Dissonance: A Songwriter’s Journey

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Finding Purpose in the Dissonance: A Songwriter’s Journey

Lindsey Dail | The Grove

April 22, 2024

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What do you do when life puts you in the middle of pain, broken relationships, addiction, and hopelessness? You dread the familiar chorus of depression, isolation, and insecurity, yet it comes again and again. Join The Grove podcast this week as Lindsey Dail tells how she cried out to God to change her life. Only, the melody didn’t play out the way she expected.

A Purpose in Waiting: The Testimony of a Children’s Minister

November 18, 2024

Even though Nikki Boyd grew up in church, it wasn’t until early adulthood that Jesus showed her what it meant to truly surrender. As she was maturing in her walk, she understood that Jesus isn’t just the Savior, but He is Lord. With a passion for song and a heart full of Jesus, she began a journey giving her life to the Lord through music, and then children's ministry. But, what if there was more God needed to teach her? What if she had to wait in order to see her role in building God's Kingdom? Listen, as we unpack a children’s minister’s story full of intercession, lessons in waiting, trials, the birth of Ramp 56, and more. Nikki reflects back on the purpose in each season through the lens of a faithful witness to God's Kingdom work.

Jesus is The Vine: A Former Athlete’s Story to Bearing Fruit

November 4, 2024

With a God-given entrepreneurial spirit, a 9-year-old partnered with God as God turned a tiny lemonade stand into a massive, non-profit enterprise through little Johnny Crater. Little did Johnny know, the enemy had plans to step in and entice Johnny with a different path years later with a life in football. However, God wasn’t going to lose his partner to the lust of the world, so He interceded by waking Johnny up. It was time for God to show Johnny who is the branch, and WHO is the vine. After pointing Johnny back to Him, God continued to perform blessings and miracles in Johnny’s life. As God’s plan unfolded, He walked Johnny through marriage, ministry, tragedy, loss, and community - reminding Johnny that when things don’t go the way you think they should, God is still in control.

When Jesus is in the Boat: A Mother’s Journey in Beating Cancer

October 21, 2024

After Christ rescued Jessica Long from anxiety at a young age, she was faced with more of life’s challenges leading her to remember His mercy and goodness. Ultimately, all of her struggles prepared her for the biggest challenge yet - a cancer diagnosis. Jessi shares with us how the Lord stood by her, and used His Word to remind her that Jesus is with us in the storm. As her doctor now reveals disease free scans, Jessi reflects on how God made sure His Glory would shine during this trial, pointing back to God being the Sovereign Lord over all.