#413: Can I Take Joy Seriously? With Tim Hawkins

What do you do when your relationship with your adult child isn't what you hoped it would be? Maybe your child is struggling and you want to help, but your advice comes across as criticism. Maybe you disagree with their parenting choices, worry because they've walked away from the faith, or feel heartbroken because they've cut off contact altogether. In this conversation, Dr. Kathy Koch offers biblical wisdom and practical help for navigating these complicated relationships. You'll discover how your relationship with your children needs to change as they become adults, what heart posture to have toward them, and how to communicate in ways that build connection instead of conflict. Dr. Kathy also shares specific things to avoid saying when you're trying to coach an adult child, along with a few communication hacks to help you relate to them more effectively. Whether you're frustrated, discouraged, or grieving a relationship that isn't what you thought it would be, this conversation will remind you that there is still hope—and that you can love your adult children well, even when the relationship is hard. *** LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Heaven for Today: 60 Devotions on How the Life to Come Changes Your Life Right Now - book by Jennifer Rothschild Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children: Strategies and Conversations that Work - book by Dr. Kathy Koch   RELATED EPISODES Can I Navigate the Path of Parenting Adult Kids? with Mary DeMuth Can I Live a Full Life With an Empty Nest? With Jill Savage Can I Redefine the Second Half of My Life? With Dawn Barton Can I Find Purpose in My Next Season of Life? With Shayne Moore and Carolyn Castleberry Hux Can I Stop Being a Control Freak Mom? With Crystal Paine Can I Drop the Good Mom Myth? With Alli Worthington   SUBSCRIBE Get my weekly email Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new episode releases. LET'S CONNECT Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) VISIT THE SHOW NOTES ON MY WEBSITE LEARN MORE

Elijah's story is filled with dramatic miracles, courageous faith, and unforgettable moments. But if you look a little closer, you'll find someone who isn't all that different from you! He knew fear. He experienced exhaustion. He wrestled with discouragement. And in between the extraordinary moments, there were long seasons of ordinary, faithful obedience. So in this first episode of the Jennifer Rothschild Show, best-selling author Max Lucado joins me to explore what Elijah's life can teach us about facing fear with faith, praying boldly, and trusting God through both the extraordinary and the ordinary. You'll discover what courage really is (and what it isn't), why the power of prayer has always been in the God who hears us—not the one who prays—and how to live with an expectation of divine disruption while faithfully serving God in the everyday. Because the same God who strengthened Elijah is faithful to strengthen you too… no matter what season you're in! *** LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Unbreakable Courage: Strong Faith in an Age of Anxiety, Chaos, and Exhaustion by Max Lucado Listen to other podcast episodes with Max Lucado on taming your thoughts or finding happiness RELATED EPISODES Can I Overcome Fear With Faith? Can I Take Courage When I Can't Take One More Thing? Can I Become More Courageous? Can I Choose Courage When I Don't Feel Confident? Can I Be Brave When Deep Down I'm Afraid? With Annie F. Downs Can I Choose Faith Over Fear? With Dr. Debbye Turner Bell SUBSCRIBE  Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new episode releases. LET'S CONNECT Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) VISIT THE SHOW NOTES ON MY WEBSITE LEARN MORE

Elijah's story is filled with dramatic miracles, courageous faith, and unforgettable moments. But if you look a little closer, you'll find someone who isn't all that different from you! He knew fear. He experienced exhaustion. He wrestled with discouragement. And in between the extraordinary moments, there were long seasons of ordinary, faithful obedience. So in this first episode of the Jennifer Rothschild Show, best-selling author Max Lucado joins me to explore what Elijah's life can teach us about facing fear with faith, praying boldly, and trusting God through both the extraordinary and the ordinary. You'll discover what courage really is (and what it isn't), why the power of prayer has always been in the God who hears us—not the one who prays—and how to live with an expectation of divine disruption while faithfully serving God in the everyday. Because the same God who strengthened Elijah is faithful to strengthen you too… no matter what season you're in! *** LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Unbreakable Courage: Strong Faith in an Age of Anxiety, Chaos, and Exhaustion by Max Lucado Listen to other podcast episodes with Max Lucado on taming your thoughts or finding happiness RELATED EPISODES Can I Overcome Fear With Faith? Can I Take Courage When I Can't Take One More Thing? Can I Become More Courageous? Can I Choose Courage When I Don't Feel Confident? Can I Be Brave When Deep Down I'm Afraid? With Annie F. Downs Can I Choose Faith Over Fear? With Dr. Debbye Turner Bell SUBSCRIBE  Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new episode releases. LET'S CONNECT Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) VISIT THE SHOW NOTES ON MY WEBSITE LEARN MORE

Last week, KC caught me off guard with a series of thoughtful questions I never saw coming. Well... we're back with Part 2! In this episode, our conversation continues as KC asks who I really am when the microphone is off, what might surprise you about my walk with God, whether I'm really as confident as I seem, which biblical figure I'd most want to share a cup of coffee with, and the one thing I hope every listener knows about God. By the end of our conversation, I was reminded how valuable it is to simply sit down with someone over a cup of coffee and ask meaningful questions. Because the more we learn about each other, the more we learn about ourselves—and ultimately, the more we learn about God. So after you listen, I hope you'll do just that. Grab a friend, pour a cup of coffee, and maybe even borrow a few of KC's questions. You never know what you might discover! SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/aboutJR2  Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

I get asked questions all the time, but I was caught off guard when KC turned the mic back on and started asking some thoughtful (and surprising!) questions… about ME! I had no idea what was coming, and honestly, I didn't even know some of my own answers until I said them out loud. But it was so much fun that I thought you might enjoy listening in. In Part 1 of our conversation, KC asked about my best life hack of all time, what people often assume about me that's completely wrong, who has shaped my faith more than anyone else, and what I hope every woman remembers long after she reads one of my books or attends one of my events. But that's not all… KC had plenty more questions, and we just couldn't fit them all into one episode!  So be sure to join me next week for Part 2, where we talk about who I am when the microphone is off, what might surprise you about my walk with God, whether I'm really as confident as I seem, and the one thing I hope every listener knows about God. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/aboutJR1  Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

CLICK HERE to take the Podcast Survey You've laughed with Tim Hawkins for years—but today, you get to meet the man behind the comedy. In episode 413 of the 4:13 Podcast (wink!), Tim shares the story behind his journey into comedy, the failures that shaped him, and what he's learned about making people laugh. And (spoiler alert!) it's not about being witty or delivering the perfect punchline. You'll also find out how he decides which jokes become part of his routines (including his popular song parodies), which topics don't make the cut, and how his family feels about becoming part of the act. But more importantly, you'll get to hear Tim's heart. He's clever, thoughtful, and passionate about using the gifts God has given him well. Because, as C.S. Lewis says, "joy is the serious business of Heaven," and it should be at the heart of how we live out our calling. CLICK HERE to take the Podcast Survey SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/413  Read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

What if the most meaningful moments of your year weren't the big milestones—but the ordinary ones you almost missed? In this special bonus episode, I'm inviting you to slow down, pay attention, and look at life differently.  As we flip through some of my favorite "audio pictures" from 2025, I'm bringing you into my world to show you how everyday moments can become sacred memories when we choose to notice them. You'll hear moments from ministry travels, laughter with my BFFs, practicing a dance with my son before his wedding, my prayer plant rescue mission, and peaceful moments by the lake.  After listening to this episode, you may find yourself noticing your own everyday moments a little differently—and discovering joy, gratitude, and God's goodness in places you might have otherwise overlooked. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/soundsof2025  Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

CLICK HERE to take the Podcast Survey Delighting in God changes everything. It changes how you experience faith, relationships, and even your circumstances. But what if you've lost your delight in God—or what if you've never really experienced it in the first place? Well today on the 4:13, Stephanie Rousselle explores what it really means to "delight yourself in the Lord" (Psalm 37:4). She shares her remarkable journey from atheism to faith and explains how her French background gave her a fresh understanding of what it truly means to "taste and see that the Lord is good." You'll discover that delighting in God isn't another thing to add to your spiritual to-do list. It's the very thing your soul has been craving! CLICK HERE to take the Podcast Survey SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/412 (including the TRANSCRIPT) Claim your FREE GIFT or ENTER THE GIVEAWAY Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

Come along as I take you on a journey through Ireland. But there's no passport required for this trip because in this special BONUS episode, we're going there with our ears.  Instead of sharing photos, I'm sharing "audio pictures"—the recordings I make to capture the moments around me. As someone who is blind, these little audio snapshots help me revisit memories without being able to see them, and today, you'll get to experience them with me. From the lively streets of Dublin and Belfast to the breathtaking Giant's Causeway and places connected with C.S. Lewis and the world of Narnia, you'll hear the sounds, conversations, and little moments that invite us to delight in the beauty of God's creation. So settle in, listen closely, and let your imagination carry you to Ireland—one audio picture at a time. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/Ireland  Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

CLICK HERE to take the Podcast Survey Are you a morning person? Well, what if I told you we're ALL morning people? Hmm… Today on the 4:13, author Jennifer Dukes Lee shares what she discovered after studying more than 200 mornings in Scripture—and her findings just might change the way you think about mornings altogether. You'll learn the difference between a morning routine and a morning ritual, why God's mercies really can reshape your day, and how to create a morning practice that fits your personality and season of life. Plus, you'll discover how Jesus approached the start of His day, what to do when life feels too busy for quiet time, and one simple shift that can move your mornings from dread to hope. So, if you're longing to begin each day with greater purpose, intention, and joy, listen in. This conversation will help you encounter God in the first moments of your day—and carry that perspective into everything that follows. CLICK HERE to take the Podcast Survey SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/411 Read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.