Longing for More
The Longing for More podcast with Vona Johnson is where Christians come to strengthen their faith, revive their soul and learn to live their lives with a sense of fulfillment and peace. Listen to learn how to incorporate your faith into your daily activities, stop wandering through life feeling empty and unfulfilled, and begin to live your More!This show was originated under the name, Reviving Your Soul,
Episodes
181 episodes
178. Trust the Path: Praying Loved Ones Back to Truth
Have you ever watched someone you love drift off the path you thought God had for them? It’s painful—but it doesn’t mean their story is over.In this crossover episode (from Courageous Retirement) of Longing for More, V...
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177: Forgiving the Unforgivable ~ A Christmas Story
Christmas is a season of hope, joy, and peace, but for many, it is a season when old hurts resurface, reminding us of things that are anything but joyful.Vona Johnson explores the profound theme of forgiveness in this heartfelt episode ...
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176: The Quest for MORE
Welcome back to Longing for More! It's been too long since I've released an episode here and I'm excited to share what's been happening since our last episode. Host, Vona Johnson, reflects on her faith journey and understanding God's pl...
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175: How is God Using You to Make an Impact?
Do you long to make an impact in the world? Do you question whether God can use you? In this episode of Longing for More, special guest Jessica Klassen shares her journey of creating a unique approach to making an impact, and we'll div...
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Season 5
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Episode 175
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174: Are You Fulfilling God's Purpose For Your Life?
Join host Vona Johnson and her guest, Dr. Bren Williams, as they explore fulfilling God's purpose in life. Discover the obstacles that hinder destiny, embrace daily opportunities, and strengthen your faith. Dr. Bren shares insights from ...
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Episode 170
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173: Walking In Obedience Through the Hard Seasons of Life
In this amazing episode of "Longing for More," we visit with the wonderful Jodi Howe, host of the podcast Air That I Breath, speaker, Worship Leader, and new Author. We talked about in this time when Satan is actively impacting every area of li...
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Episode 173
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172: Discovering Your True Identity in a World of Lies
On this episode of Longing for More, Vona Johnson and guest Elaine Briefman discuss the issue of "identity abuse" and how it can impact people's lives. Elaine shares her personal struggle and how she overcame it with the help of God. The episod...
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Episode 172
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171: Understanding the Part You Play in the Body of Christ
In this episode, guest Marty Mitchell shares how to connect more deeply with the Holy Spirit and experience holiness in our lives. He challenges listeners to see past denominational lines and to focus on what unites Christians rather than what ...
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Episode 171
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170: Where Will Your Faith Journey Take You?
Just like everyone's DNA is different, everyone's faith journey is different. We have diverse experiences, beliefs, and backgrounds. We get to choose what course we will take, and our choices impact our path. It's an incredible gift that we can...
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169: Don't Ever Give Up
Do you ever get discouraged, feel like your work has little value, and begin to doubt if God can use you in your current circumstances? You're not alone. We all waver between certainty and doubt at times. We want to walk in God's will, b...
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Season 5
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Episode 169
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168: Shining Our Light in the Darkness
The world can be a dark place. Too many focus on our differences and respond to the things we disagree on in unkind ways. Jesus calls us to love our neighbor, including those who aren't easy to love. As conservatives, we often hesitate ...
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Season 5
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Episode 168
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167: Are You More Like Bold Peter or Doubting Thomas?
In this episode, we explore the age-old question of whether we are more like bold Peter or doubting Thomas. Through stories and reflections from the Bible, we examine the moments in our lives when we take risks, step out of our comfort zones, a...
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Season 5
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Episode 167
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166: Biblical Rest–What if it looks different than we thought?
We know God rested on the seventh day after creation. But what if the word rest has a different meaning than we thought? What if Jesus offers something deeper than physical rest, inviting His followers to expe...
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Season 5
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Episode 166
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165: The Only Thing That Matters
Trusting in God and focusing on Jesus in difficult times is challenging, but when you layer the death of a loved one and a parent with Alzheimer's, you quickly learn it's the only way to get through it. You realize how important it is to remain...
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Season 5
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Episode 165
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164: Look for the Good in Everything
Trusting God is easy when our plans come together the way we want. But when things don't go our way, we tend to focus on the negative and doubt God's plan. Like Peter, we begin to falter when we take our eyes off Jesus and look at the storm ar...
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Season 5
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Episode 164
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163: Unvarnished Faith–Love with a Servant's Heart
Our faith intersects with life experiences every day. This conversation with author Bill Yoh emphasizes how faith should be embraced and how it can serve as a guide to having great relationships. In it, Bill encourages us to pursue service and ...
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Season 5
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Episode 163
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162: Finding Hope Through Faith–Overcoming Addiction
This discussion focuses on how leaning on our faith in God to avoid alchohol helps us to cope with difficult situations. Rose Ann Forte shares some key takeaways on how to stay mindful of risks associated with alcohol while also finding alterna...
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Season 5
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Episode 162
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161: Are You Living Intentionally?
There are only two paths we can follow in life. We can live a faithful life, or we can live a faithless life. There is no middle ground. But if we aren't intentional about how we spend our days, it is easy to drift onto the wrong path. T...
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Season 5
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Episode 161
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160: Equipped for More
Living our faith daily can be challenging at times. We know why we should, but sometimes knowing HOW to do it can seem daunting. In this SPECIAL EPISODE, we explore Vona's new book, Equipped for More. Join author and coach Dana ...
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Season 4
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Episode 160
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159: Are You REALLY Ready?
When preparing for Advent, we typically focus on preparing our homes by decorating, baking, wrapping gifts, and preparing meals. But how much time do we invest in preparing our hearts for the Advent of Jesus' return? In this episode, we...
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Season 4
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Episode 159
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158: The Gift of Light
The season of Advent is a beautiful time of year. Some conversations can be challenging as we celebrate with friends, coworkers, and family. It's an excellent time to remember that we reflect the light into th...
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Season 4
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Episode 158
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157: Keep Taking the Shots
Every sports fan knows you keep shooting shots on goal at every opportunity. When you think about it, it's that way with our faith, too. We love others, share our stories, and show kindness even if we occasionally miss the mark. We keep going e...
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Season 4
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Episode 157
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156: Courage is a Choice
We are called to have conversations that speak the truth and to live in such a way that people will want to know Jesus after being with us. But it takes courage. I love how today's guest, Rebecca Tabbert, calls herself a Former Overweig...
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Episode 156
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155: Finding Beauty Along the Way
Life's journey is full of ups and downs. This episode will inspire you to find beauty amid trials in life. You will hear parts of a longer conversation. Though we specifically talk about breast cancer in honor of Breast Cancer Awa...
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Season 4
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Episode 155
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154: When God Doesn't Answer Our Prayers
It can be frustrating when God doesn't answer our prayers the way we want. In this episode, we discuss how that can be a good thing—that God may have something better in store for us. Vona shares her greatest unanswered prayers and why s...
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