Overcoming Life’s Toughest Challenges: Bethany Joy Lenz & JT Mestdagh | Jesus Calling Podcast

When life tests your faith, where do you turn?

Actress Bethany Joy Lenz, author of Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show, and inspirational speaker and author JT Mestdagh share powerful stories of crisis, healing, and the strength of God’s love.

Bethany opens up about leaving a toxic, cult-like group that shook her faith and how she found hope again, reminding us to trust God even in the darkest seasons. JT shares his incredible journey of climbing Kilimanjaro against all odds and discovering how faith carries us through adversity.

If you’ve ever struggled with doubt or wondered how to rebuild your faith, this episode will encourage your heart and remind you that God is always with you!

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00:00:47 Meet Bethany & JT
00:01:59 Bethany’s Acting Journey
00:03:36 Surviving a Toxic Faith Group
00:05:03 Rebuilding Faith After Brokenness
00:08:08 First Encounter with Jesus Calling
00:09:18 Reading from Jesus Listens
00:11:35 Meet JT Mestdagh
00:14:13 Finding Your Tribe in Trials
00:15:10 Climbing Kilimanjaro with Faith
00:16:46 Strength Through Hardship
00:18:19 JT’s Foundation of Hope
00:19:55 A Word from Jesus Listens
00:21:48 What’s Next on Jesus Calling

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– JT Mestdagh’s foundation: www.jtmestdaghfoundation.org/
– Jesus Calling by Sarah Young: jesuscalling.com/books
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