Episode 26

In this episode of Be the Storm, Dr. John Eckhardt is joined by Skip Simonds and Abby Navarra to explore what it truly means to live out Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5—turning the other cheek, going the extra mile, and choosing healing over division. Through honest stories from Abby's experiences in both Christian and secular environments, they unpack how humility, patient listening, and genuine love open more hearts than arguments ever could. This conversation will encourage you to value people over winning debates, trust the Holy Spirit with the results, and love like Jesus—one interaction at a time.

Episode 25

In this uplifting episode of Be the Storm, Dr. John Eckhardt, Skip Simonds, and Abby Navarra dive into one of the most overlooked spiritual disciplines—the gift of listening. Together, they unpack how truly hearing someone communicates value, builds trust, and opens hearts in ways debate never can. Abby shares real-life stories that highlight why slowing down, asking good questions, and resisting the urge to "fix" people creates space for the Holy Spirit to work. This conversation will remind you that listening isn't weakness—it's love in action, and it can transform relationships one moment at a time.

Episode 24

In this powerful continuation of the Orphans and Sons series, Dr. John Eckhardt and Skip Simonds unpack what it really means to move from knowing about God as Father to actually experiencing Him as Abba—Papa God. They show how the Holy Spirit relentlessly works within us to dismantle orphan thinking, renew our minds, and reshape our identity from fearful servants into confident sons and daughters.

Through clear biblical insights and practical examples, this episode highlights the significant differences between striving orphans and secure sons: earning versus receiving, insecurity versus partnership, shame versus growth. You'll be challenged to let the Holy Spirit renovate your heart, release old religious mindsets, and embrace the freedom, confidence, and closeness that come with being fully adopted into God's family.