Send us a text In this insightful episode of the Welcome with the Savior Podcast, host John Merrill Kirkman sits down with life coach Becky Webb to discuss the transformative power of choosing Jesus Christ. Becky shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity, dealing with multiple concussions, and finding healing through proper nutrition and mindset. They delve into themes of surrender, love, and the importance of seeing oneself as a child of God. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that ...
Jun 22, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 72
Send us a text In this episode of the Walking with the Savior Podcast, host John Merrill Kirkman sits down with Inner Peace and Resilience Coach Erika Michelle. Erika shares her profound experiences of overcoming a high-conflict marriage characterized by narcissistic traits and emotional abuse. Through her faith in Christ, Erika found the strength to leave the toxic environment and rediscover herself. She discusses the critical role of setting boundaries, renouncing the spirit of offense, and se...
Jun 14, 2025•37 min•Ep. 71
Send us a text In this heartwarming episode of 'Walking with the Savior Podcast,' host John Merrill Kirkman is joined by Hailey Dunaway as they share personal stories and insights about their journey with Jesus. They discuss the importance of focusing on Jesus during both good and challenging times, and how doing so can bring peace and clarity to one's life. Hailey shares her experiences of finding Jesus during her darkest moments, specifically through her journey of divorce, and offers a touchi...
Jun 07, 2025•55 min•Ep. 70
Send us a text In this episode of the Walking with the Savior Podcast, host John Merrill Kirkman is joined by his friend Andrew Caprio to discuss the presence of Jesus Christ in their lives. The theme centers around the belief that the Savior knocks at our door, ever willing to assist us if we answer. Andrew shares a personal story of a time when his son was injured and how it heightened his understanding of God's love as our father. The conversation touches on the profound love of God and how f...
Jun 01, 2025•31 min•Ep. 69
Send us a text Faith and chocolate cake?! Oh My! In this episode of the Walking With the Savior Podcast, host John Merrill Kirkman is joined by Jess Shelton, a dedicated disciple of Christ. Jessica shares a heartfelt story from her mission in Brazil that beautifully intertwines her experiences of faith, struggle, and witnessing divine love symbolized through chocolate cake. This story serves as a powerful reminder of God's attentiveness to our lives, even in the smallest details. Tune in to hear...
May 25, 2025•24 min•Ep. 68
Send us a text Join John Merrill Kirkman and his guest Monica Bambrough in this week's episode of Walking with the Savior where they delve into the inspiring message of making room for others on the path to heaven. Monica shares her experience of creating 'Make Heaven Crowded' sweatshirts and how this initiative has spread among her kids and community. They discuss the importance of extending kindness, compassion, and Christ-like love to everyone, regardless of their circumstances. Through heart...
May 18, 2025•47 min
Send us a text Watch on Youtube Discover the transformative power of healing through faith as this episode dives into the profound connection between body, mind, and spirit. In "Healing Through Faith: Body, Mind & Spirit Connection 🙏," Staci Rivera shares her incredible journey from battling mental health challenges to finding complete healing through a faith-centered approach. Learn how her unwavering belief in the love of Jesus Christ and the integration of spiritual, emotional, and physi...
May 10, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Send us a text Prepare to be inspired by this incredible testimony of faith and redemption in "I Heard God’s Voice: My Miracle Story 🙏." In this moving episode, hear the miraculous story of a young man who overcame the debilitating challenges of functional neurological disorder through the transformative power of prayer, fasting, and the undeniable love of Jesus Christ. Struggling with physical and cognitive setbacks, his life took a profound turn when he heard God’s voice encouraging him to st...
May 03, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Send us a text Experience the transformative power of faith and redemption in this heartfelt episode of "Walking with the Savior." Join John and his guest, Chad Palmer, as they share deeply personal stories of trials, forgiveness, and the unwavering love of Jesus Christ. Chad opens up about his journey of overcoming immense challenges, finding hope in the darkest moments, and embracing the life-changing truth that Christ loves us exactly as we are. From childhood struggles to spiritual triumphs,...
Apr 26, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Send us a text Why is grace always sufficient for your struggles? In this heartfelt and transformative discussion, Michelle Wilson shares her personal journey of faith, love, and the power of Jesus Christ’s grace. Drawing insights from her book, "Perfect in Christ," Michelle opens up about her family’s adoption story, the challenges of parenting, and the profound lessons she’s learned about humility, hope, and relying on God’s sufficient grace. Through touching personal anecdotes, Michelle revea...
Apr 20, 2025•52 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Send us a text Watch on YouTube. Special guest Tyler Smith shares insights into his beautifully illustrated Easter book, "Palms," which recounts the final week of the Savior’s life, from His triumphal entry to His ultimate victory over death. Together, the hosts and Tyler reflect on the sacred symbolism of Jesus Christ’s hands and how His infinite grace invites us to find hope, healing, and redemption, even in life’s darkest moments. This episode weaves stories of faith, the gospel, and spiritua...
Apr 12, 2025•52 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Send us a text Discover the profound impact of finding true identity, finding true worth in Jesus Christ in this testimony. Join a heartfelt discussion with Sonrisa Hasselbach filled with personal stories and powerful insights about overcoming struggles, combating negativity, and reclaiming true identity through the love of Jesus Christ. In this episode, hear how embracing God's message, recognizing His tender mercies, and tuning into His voice can illuminate your divine purpose, self-worth and ...
Mar 29, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Send us a text In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Cheryl shares her 18-year journey through the depths of depression and how the transformative power of Jesus Christ healed her heart. With raw honesty, she opens up about her struggles, her faith, and the pivotal moments that revealed the Savior's unwavering love and grace in her life. Cheryl's story is a testament to the power of faith, redemption, and finding joy even in the darkest times. From grappling with feelings of abandonment to ex...
Mar 22, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text Discover the transformative power of forgiveness and faith in "How Forgiveness Healed My Broken Heart Through Christ." In this heartfelt episode of Walking with the Savior, our guest shares an inspiring personal journey of healing after betrayal, heartbreak, and a challenging season of doubt. Through the love of Jesus Christ and the gospel’s eternal perspective, he found the strength to forgive, let go, and embrace a new chapter filled with hope and grace. Hear how faith and redem...
Mar 15, 2025•29 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text Join the Walking with the Savior podcast as we explore "How God’s Grace Heals Amid Ukraine’s Pain and War." This powerful episode features Lindsay Bone, a humanitarian and professional violinist, who shares her heartfelt experiences serving on the front lines in Ukraine. Through the transformative power of faith, love, and music, Lindsay has brought comfort and hope to those suffering during one of the world's most challenging conflicts. From distributing life-saving supplies to p...
Mar 08, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text In this episode of "Walking with the Savior," John interviews Curtis Morley, an emotionologist, about the distinctions between love and lust and their roles in marriage. Curtis shares insights on how love is about giving and receiving, whereas lust is about taking. They discuss various aspects of intimacy, explaining that intimacy goes beyond sexual interactions and includes emotional, spiritual, financial, and physical connections. They also talk about the importance of seeing an...
Mar 01, 2025•42 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text Alan Casper shares his journey of battling religious scrupulosity, a form of OCD where he obsessively worries about his spiritual worthiness, leading to intense anxiety. He discusses moments in his life where this condition profoundly impacted him, including experiences at the MTC and during a difficult period in 2012-2013. Alan recounts his struggles with feelings of unworthiness and relentless anxiety, which led to significant weight loss and emotional trauma. He eventually soug...
Feb 22, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text Join us on this inspiring episode of Walking with the Savior where we dive into the extraordinary journey of Kate Lee. Have you ever felt a divine calling yet doubted your ability to fulfill it? Today, Kate shares her incredible story of how she was moved by the Spirit to write about Brandon Sulser's miraculous survival through four near-fatal accidents. Despite feeling inadequate and overwhelmed, Kate’s faith and perseverance led to a powerful testimony of spiritual experiences. ...
Feb 18, 2025•41 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text Discover the transformative power of faith as Brandon Soler shares his incredible journey of overcoming tragedy through Christ’s strength. In this heartfelt episode of "Walking with the Savior," host John Merrill Kirkman welcomes Brandon, who recounts facing four life-altering accidents that tested him mentally, physically, and spiritually. Despite unimaginable challenges—a traumatic head injury at 12, a broken neck at 18, near-death in an ATV accident at 30, and a devastating hea...
Feb 09, 2025•45 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text Discover the transformative power of faith as Curtis Morley shares his heartfelt testimoony of Jesus Christ and his journey of pain and joy on this episode of the Walking with the Savior podcast. From navigating the challenges of divorce and loss of a dear friend to suicide to reframing the meaning of pain and surrendering it to the love and testimony of Jesus Christ, Curtis reveals how his hardest trials brought him closer to God. Together with host John Merrill Kirkman, they exp...
Feb 02, 2025•52 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text Host John Merill Kirkman sits down with Kate Lee to explore why Jesus is worth choosing in life’s hardest moments. Kate opens up about her deeply personal journey through financial struggles, the challenges of raising children, and the profound lessons she learned about faith, grace, and redemption along the way. From facing seven years of financial instability to navigating the complexities of motherhood and mental health, Kate shares how the transformative power of the gospel an...
Jan 26, 2025•41 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Heroic: Personal Excellence. Collective Flourishing . Leah Kelley - From failed abortion to freedom - witness an extraordinary story of survival, healing, and God's transformative power. As the child of a teenage mother's traumatic pregnancy, Leah shares her raw, honest journey through attempted suicide, kidnapping, and abuse to find complete healing and purpose through faith in Jesus Christ. Despite facing rejection, abandonment, and life-threatening ...
Jan 19, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text In this inspiring episode, guest Manny Lopez shares his incredible journey from a troubled childhood to a life centered around faith, redemption, and service. Manny recounts his experiences growing up in a dysfunctional family, his struggles with addiction and crime, and his time in foster care and prison. He explains how becoming a father motivated him to seek change and break free from gang life. Manny emphasizes the importance of connection, community, and spirituality in overc...
Jan 12, 2025•41 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text This is a Highlight episode Trevor Heninger's full episode. From suicidal thoughts to a life transformed by Christ's love, Trevor Heninger shares his powerful journey of redemption. Raised in a Christian home, Trevor struggled with perfectionism, pornography addiction, and feelings of worthlessness. At his lowest point, a timely text message prevented him from taking his own life, sparking a transformative journey to understand his purpose and masculinity. Through books, men's ret...
Jan 08, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text From suicidal thoughts to a life transformed by Christ's love, Trevor Heninger shares his powerful journey of redemption. Raised in a Christian home, Trevor struggled with perfectionism, pornography addiction, and feelings of worthlessness. At his lowest point, a timely text message prevented him from taking his own life, sparking a transformative journey to understand his purpose and masculinity. Through books, men's retreats, and allowing Christ's unconditional love to heal his ...
Jan 04, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text Curtis Morley, a successful entrepreneur and best-selling author, joins to talk about overcoming pornography addiction through Christ. Curtis discusses the pervasive problem of pornography, misconceptions about addiction, and the importance of recovery over mere sobriety. He introduces a shame-free program that focuses on understanding and addressing the underlying needs leading to addiction rather than just the behavior itself. The conversation also delves into the concepts of sh...
Dec 29, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Send us a text Whitney Owens Hemsath (Watch on YouTube) shares of finding comfort in Christ amidst life's struggles. Whitney shares a poignant personal story from her college days, where she felt lost and directionless until she received spiritual guidance. She discusses the heartbreak and sorrow she endured when her best friend and boyfriend, Dustin, began dating someone else, and how she found solace through hymns and a deeper connection with Christ. Eventually, Dustin realized he loved her, a...
Dec 22, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Send us a text Sahar Qumsiyeh grew up in Palestine and faced many hardships and conflicts. Sahar discusses her experiences growing up near Bethlehem, witnessing violence and facing persecution. She recounts her journey of faith and healing through Christ, which led her to overcome deep-seated hatred and bitterness. Her faith in Christ provided her solace and made her confront and resolve her negative emotions towards Israeli soldiers, whom she previously saw as enemies. Highlighting her commitme...
Dec 15, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Send us a text Watch on YouTube Naomi Fox Reina. The episode discusses Naomi's powerful personal story of overcoming violent marriages, finding faith, healing, and eventually rediscovering love. Naomi shares her experience of confiding in a friend during her tumultuous times and the deep spiritual reassurance she received. She describes her journey through trauma healing, therapy, and the transformative power of her faith. The conversation touches on the complexities of ending a violent marriage...
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 45
Send us a text Watch on Youtube. Heather Johns expresses her journey seeking a greater endowment of the Spirit. She finds this path through applying the 12 steps for addiction recovery to her spiritual development. The chat also touches the crossroads where Heather confronts past harms done to and by her seeking forgiveness and healing. Heroic - the Program to get you to the next level...
Dec 01, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 44
