‘Afternoons With Joy’ Category Archive

A Dementia Love Story You’ve Got to Hear!

“Are you ok with this?” One morning Faron’s mom called demanding an answer to that question. She has been suffering from dementia for years and no longer recognized her husband. She called her son asking if he was ok with this random man living in her home with her. What grew out of this season is a fairytale kind of love that doesn’t come around often. Here the story of how Faron’s father consistency loved… … Continue reading

Don’t Miss Joy Singing the National Anthem at an NBA Game!

You can do things that scare you. If anxiety and fear tend to get the best of you, I understand that feeling. As much as I struggle with fear, I don’t want it to rule my life. When I found out I would be singing the national anthem at an NBA game instead f a minor league baseball game, my first instinct was GET OUT OF IT! But I knew that was my fear talking.… … Continue reading

Ryan Stevenson Reminds Us It’s Ok To Fall Apart

I have never cried like this during an interview. Cancer is such a horrible and scary word. When my Aunt told me her breast cancer was back, I asked her how she was handling everything emotionally. She said every day when she would lay on the table for radiation, she would quote lyrics from a Ryan Stevenson song to remind her that God can even use our scars. That moment I decided if I could… … Continue reading

3 Reasons Why You Need to Start Taking Selfies With Your Kids Today

Almost 2 years old, how had this already happened? As I scrolled through my phone studying each precious photo of my baby boy from the last year, I noticed one thing was missing…ME! In order to not miss a moment of my precious baby’s development,  I am constantly pulling out my camera to snap photos and create memories. However, being behind the camera means that I have very few photos of myself with my son.… … Continue reading

Seeing Your Body as Good with Jennifer Taylor Wagner

When Jennifer Taylor Wagner finally reached her weight loss goal, she discovered something was wrong. She still felt discontent with her body. That discovery caused her to look inward and realize that so much about her body image had nothing to do with her actual weight, size, or health. Jennifer realized the external changes are not what make someone feel comfortable in their body. She now shares the process of renewing our mind in the… … Continue reading

Struggling to Sleep? 5 Habits to Get You Dreaming

My alarm clock glared 1:30am again. Ugh! Why could I not sleep through the night like my husband? As a recovering insomniac, I’ve tried it all. Sleep and I have not been friends for years. With the stress of the last few years weighing on us, many people are now struggling with sleeping through the night for the first time. I can fully relate! These 5 things are not full proof, but they are what… … Continue reading

Micah Tyler Shows Joy How to Walk Free

Micah Tyler has a powerful new song called “Walking Free” with a moving music video. If you have not seen it, it’s a must watch! I decided to have a little fun with Micah by trying to “walk free” from some of our favorite movies. We have no idea what movie is playing behind us on the green screen and we have run/walk from it until we can guess it correctly!   … Continue reading

This Prayer Will Change How You Start Your Day

I did it again. I turned my alarm off after snoozing it multiple times, only to end up scrolling through social media. I never feel better after I’ve scrolled for a few minutes, only worse. I want…no, I NEED to start my day differently this year. That’s when it hits me. A memory with Joni Eareckson Tada. If you don’t know who Joni is, you are missing out! She is one of the most incredible… … Continue reading

5 Ways to Handle Anxiety in 2022

62% of Americans feel more anxious now than they did a year ago. If you clicked on this, I’m guessing you fit into that percentage. Something about the craziness of pandemic and all the other emotional things that we’ve faced stir up uncertainty and anxiety. I can feel it building in the pit of my stomach. When my palms get sweaty and my chest gets tight, I know I am about to have an anxiety… … Continue reading