How do you deal with the hard times and struggles in your life? Are you angry and resentful? Or are you able to trust that God knows what He is doing by giving you that "thorn" - and that He even finds you worthy of the privilege of handling it? Tough questions. And yes, thorns really do hurt! But it's real life. And Charles dives into it the beauty of thorns in today's podcast.

If there ever was a podcast episode that you needed to be ready to take notes - this is it! Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of ten books, including All it Takes is a Goal and Soundtracks.

Whether you want to be more productive in your personal or professional life, need advice to tackle that next obstacle, or need some encouragement today, get ready as Charles, Adam, and Brandon pick the brain of one of the smartest guys we've talked with.

Rachel Brown knows the profound pain of loss and the miraculous power of restoration. It's tough enough to go through the death of one spouse, but Rachel has had to go through it twice! When you hear from her, though, you can't help but smile because she radiates joy, purpose, and freedom.

In today's podcast, learn not-so-secret principles to finding healing and joy through pain and tragedy.

Being a caregiver to someone is truly a special calling and blessing. But those demands can often leave someone feeling exhausted, isolated, stressed, or unappreciated.

Jess and her husband were thrown when they received the medical news that her son Lucas would be born with significant disabilities requiring lifelong care. But not long after that, Jess had to also take care of her 30-year-old husband who was dying of terminal brain cancer.

Hear her remarkable story and find out why she decided to turn her attention to other caregivers, just like her, who serve each day with grit and grace.

If you've never heard Brad Stine's comedy - you are really missing an American original. Brad and Charles go way back. Charles helped organize Brad's first live recording, Put a Helmet On!, which launched him into the national scene. But if you think this guy is just about comedy, you are sadly mistaken. Buckle up and get ready for an amazing, fast-paced, and super funny episode!

Wouldn't it be nice to start each year knowing you will be blessed? That each part of your life will have the hand of God Himself on it. In today's podcast, Charles takes each part of this special blessing from the Bible and shares how it applies to your life today as you start 2025!

These guys go way back! Charles and Scottie Wilbanks' friendship started almost 30 years ago during their NewSong days. Although they still work on projects together (Scottie just produced Charles' new song - Celebrate Me Home!), God has taken them down different but amazing roads since. Scottie is currently the keyboard player for Luke Bryan and has played alongside incredible artists like Lionel Ritchie. Buckle up for this podcast - it's a fun and fast trip down memory lane!!

Today's guest has pastored in Kentucky, Alabama, Texas, and now - Tennessee. But his story is much more than just in the pulpit. Adam Dooley and his wife, Heather, have faced some of life's toughest challenges head-on... especially when doctors told him and his wife horrible news about one of their children. Today, we talk about that crisis and how it led to writing an amazing book that could help all of us - Hope When Life Unravels.

https://adamdooley.org/