Conversations with John & Lisa Bevere

As we kick off 2023, we want to share how we set our focus for the year ahead.We all want to start our year off right, but how many of us know that a little distraction or deviation can quickly derail everything? That’s why we want to prepare you with focus.The power of focus will eliminate confusion and help you meet your goals. As the saying goes, “You become what you behold."Join us as we launch the first episode of the New Year with a conversation about focus, and through sharing some of our personal stories, we hope you’ll leave equipped, empowered, and ready to take on 2023.

Before we rush into the new year, we thought it would be valuable to spend this episode of the Conversations Podcast reflecting back on some of the key takeaways from 2022.In this episode, we’re diving into some of the key lessons we learned personally over this last year, as well as offering some thoughts on what happened in the world. A lot happened in 2022, and we’re talking about it here!What are some lessons you learned over this last year? Take the time to do some personal reflection of your own so you can cement these things in your heart—as well as let go of the things you don’t need to carry forward into the next year! Praying this episode helps you in your own process as you sort through this last year and find your focus heading into 2023!

Ignorance is bliss, right? Wrong. When it comes to marriage, what we don't know often causes us untold amounts of frustration and heartache. Today on Conversations, we want to talk about four things we wish we would have known decades ago.Our goal in sharing these lessons is that we can deposit these life-altering, marriage-changing truths into your life so that you can learn from our mistakes. From watching your words, to investing in the right people, our sincere hope is that this episode will help you get where you want to go faster, while avoiding some of the common pitfalls we fell into along the way.This conversation is jam-packed with wisdom that you don’t want to miss out on!

Are you losing hope and feeling like you have nothing to look forward to in your family or marriage? Over the last forty years, we've grown and changed in many ways, but one of the best things we've done has been learning to find more joy in each other and in our family.Joy can be hard to find—especially when you are struggling to keep the right perspective in challenging seasons. On this episode of the Conversations podcast, we want to give you some essential keys to squeezing a bit more joy out of life—no matter what your current season looks like.The little things in life all add up, and in this episode, we'll give you some strategies to make the most of them and to begin experiencing a deeper, abiding enjoyment of life.

We are BACK!Today, after a short hiatus, we're picking up where we left off with the Conversations podcast!We recently celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary—which is no small feat considering how difficult things were early on for us. We know many of you guys are going through similar struggles to what we went through, so we wanted to share some big take-aways that we've learned over the past four decades.Whether it's dealing with comparison, moving from your spouse's critic to their champion, learning how to play to their strengths, or beyond—you'll find something in this episode that will bless you! It’s our hope that these lessons bring breakthrough to couples who need answers and direction—like we did!We’re excited to be back on Conversations! Tune in, and if you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode.

We have something exciting in store for this season of Conversations with John & Lisa. We'll be back in two weeks with new, fresh podcast content! But to celebrate passing 200 episodes, we’d like to bring you the “Best of Conversations” to share some of our most popular episodes you may have missed!In today’s throwback episode, John and Lisa offer personal stories as well as insights from James 5:16-18 to encourage us to pray with passion and a persistent attitude. This is just part one of a three-part series that initially aired in 2017!If you enjoyed today’s conversation, check out the two remaining episodes in the series by following the links below!Part 2 - Taking Authority https://conversations-with-john-lisa-bevere.simplecast.com/episodes/fervent-prayer-taking-authorityPart 3 - Speak to It https://conversations-with-john-lisa-bevere.simplecast.com/episodes/fervent-prayer-speak-to-it

We have something exciting in store for this season of Conversations with John & Lisa. We'll be back shortly with new, fresh podcast content! But to celebrate passing 200 episodes, we’d like to bring you the “Best of Conversations” to share some of our most popular episodes you may have missed!As parents, we all want our kids to grow up with a solid grasp on faith and an understanding of who they are created to be in Christ. But how do we truly impart this revelation from one generation to the next?Today on the Conversations podcast, we’re unpacking this question with our oldest and youngest sons, Addison and Arden.In this episode, we’re sitting down to discuss how one generation can truly instill faith and identity into the next. We’re sharing stories from our own experiences, and while we haven’t done this whole thing perfectly, we hope you’re able to take some lessons from the things we’ve done well (and not so well!), and build a legacy of faith for your family!We hope this episode equips you to embrace the adventure of life with God as you discover who He created you to be!Also, you can dive deeper into the I AM and I AM Transformed messages today — get the books anywhere books are sold or in the Messenger Store by following the link below!https://store.messengerinternational.org/products/i-am-transformed

We have something exciting in store for this season of Conversations with John & Lisa. We'll be back shortly with new, fresh podcast content! But to celebrate passing 200 episodes, we’d like to bring you the “Best of Conversations” to share some of our most popular episodes you may have missed!Today's episode, recorded in 2019, is one of our most popular and shared episodes.Anger is a deep emotion that not many handle well—especially in marriage or in the raising of kids. But today, we want to give those of you out there who are ready to form a healthier relationship with anger the tools we used to experience breakthrough. Join John and Lisa in this honest conversation and uncover practical ways to overcome unhealthy anger in your life!Want more conversations on the every day topics that shape our lives? Check out our newest podcast called “At Home With The Beveres” and join a vibrant discussion on navigating family well!

We are living in a world full of distractions. With all of the noise of our fast-paced, hurried lifestyles, it's critical we learn to slow down, still our hearts, and hear from God.Today on Conversations, we dive into a most needed conversation—practicing solitude. Do you have a rhythm of being alone with God? Or do you find yourself gravitating toward disconnection and escapism?There are many differences between merely isolating yourself and intentionally practicing solitude. Our hope for this podcast is that it leaves you inspired to cultivate a new rhythm of rest and connection in the secret place.

What drives your obedience to God? Is it receiving a blessing? Does it come from feeling obligated? Or does it come from a deep love for Him? When it comes to obedience, your motivation matters. A lot. So how do you find the right motivation so you can walk in sustained, long-term obedience to God?How do you obey even when the road is marked with difficulty and sacrifice?Today, we discuss the right motivation for long-term obedience—and the blessings that come from it. May this episode help you tap into a more-surrendered and more fulfilling life!