Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer, Susie McEntire sits down with author and speaker Alexandra Hoover for an honest conversation about how unresolved hurt can shape our identity and impact our relationships - including our relationship with God.
Alexandra shares her personal journey of early rejection and explains how pain can turn inward, offering practical insights on recognizing the “check engine lights” God places in our lives, facing our struggles with honesty, humility, and faith, and passing healing on to the next generation. She also discusses forgiveness, praying for those who have wounded us, and what it truly means to love our neighbor.
Watch more conversations like this on the Jesus Calling YouTube Channel for inspiring messages about healing, God’s guidance, and finding hope through life’s deepest challenges.
#JesusListens #StoriesOfPrayer #AlexandraHoover #JesusCalling
Chapters:
00:23 Alexandra Hoover’s Family Life
01:13 Seeing God’s Work Through Our Pain
01:39 What Does “Living Offended” Mean?
02:59 Carrying Rejection
04:00 How Offense Affects Us
04:52 Our Check Engine Light from God
06:06 Passing Healing to Our Kids
06:30 Getting to the Root of Offense
07:30 Pray for Those Who Hurt Us
08:33 How to Love Your Neighbor
09:30 More About Alexandra Hoover
09:52 Jesus Listens Reading: April 14
Resources & Mentions:
– Guest’s links: https://a.co/d/0i2hgjep
– Jesus Calling by Sarah Young: jesuscalling.com/books
– Explore the Jesus Calling Product Guide: bit.ly/JCproduct-guide
– Subscribe now to our free magazine: jesuscalling.com/magazine
About Jesus Calling:
Jesus Calling® by Sarah Young is a beloved devotional series that has helped millions experience God’s peace in their daily lives. Through heartfelt reflections, inspiring stories, and moments of prayer, this channel offers encouragement for those seeking a deeper walk with Jesus—one quiet moment at a time.
Let Us Walk With You:
Subscribe to the channel and join a growing family of faith-seekers. Whether you’re watching from your kitchen table or listening during a quiet morning walk, may these stories remind you that God is always working—even in the smallest acts of love.
Find More Stories of Faith on Your Favorite Platform:
– YouTube: bit.ly/4kpwy2w
– Apple: apple.co/2Pxa7eS
– Spotify: spoti.fi/2E2C1vA
– iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4
– LifeAudio: bit.ly/4lrLZZi
In this episode of Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer, Susie McEntire sits down with author and speaker Alexandra Hoover for an honest conversation about how unresolved hurt can shape our identity and impact our relationships - including our relationship with God.
Alexandra shares her personal journey of early rejection and explains how pain can turn inward, offering practical insights on recognizing the “check engine lights” God places in our lives, facing our struggles with honesty, humility, and faith, and passing healing on to the next generation. She also discusses forgiveness, praying for those who have wounded us, and what it truly means to love our neighbor.
Watch more conversations like this on the Jesus Calling YouTube Channel for inspiring messages about healing, God’s guidance, and finding hope through life’s deepest challenges.
#JesusListens #StoriesOfPrayer #AlexandraHoover #JesusCalling
Chapters:
00:23 Alexandra Hoover’s Family Life
01:13 Seeing God’s Work Through Our Pain
01:39 What Does “Living Offended” Mean?
02:59 Carrying Rejection
04:00 How Offense Affects Us
04:52 Our Check Engine Light from God
06:06 Passing Healing to Our Kids
06:30 Getting to the Root of Offense
07:30 Pray for Those Who Hurt Us
08:33 How to Love Your Neighbor
09:30 More About Alexandra Hoover
09:52 Jesus Listens Reading: April 14
Resources & Mentions:
– Guest’s links: https://a.co/d/0i2hgjep
– Jesus Calling by Sarah Young: jesuscalling.com/books
– Explore the Jesus Calling Product Guide: bit.ly/JCproduct-guide
– Subscribe now to our free magazine: jesuscalling.com/magazine
About Jesus Calling:
Jesus Calling® by Sarah Young is a beloved devotional series that has helped millions experience God’s peace in their daily lives. Through heartfelt reflections, inspiring stories, and moments of prayer, this channel offers encouragement for those seeking a deeper walk with Jesus—one quiet moment at a time.
Let Us Walk With You:
Subscribe to the channel and join a growing family of faith-seekers. Whether you’re watching from your kitchen table or listening during a quiet morning walk, may these stories remind you that God is always working—even in the smallest acts of love.
Find More Stories of Faith on Your Favorite Platform:
– YouTube: bit.ly/4kpwy2w
– Apple: apple.co/2Pxa7eS
– Spotify: spoti.fi/2E2C1vA
– iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4
– LifeAudio: bit.ly/4lrLZZi
![A Faith-Filled Christmas with CMA Country Christmas Artists [Podcast]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sxB_Vh1Nlfc/mqdefault.jpg "A Faith-Filled Christmas with CMA Country Christmas Artists [Podcast]
The Christmas season is a beautiful time when the light of faith often breaks through in the most surprising and wonderful ways—and sometimes, right on prime-time television!
We love watching artists who sing and speak from their hearts and who have shared their Jesus Calling journey with us, step onto the world’s biggest stages. December 2nd, that moment is happening on ABC with the annual CMA Country Christmas special. The show will also be available to stream on Hulu starting on December 3rd.
We are thrilled that several friends of this show—talented artists who have graced our podcast and shared their stories with you—are part of this yearly event. We’ll revisit powerful moments of inspiration and deep connection from GRAMMY award winning artists Bebe Winans and Hillary Scott from Lady A, plus CMA Song of the year Award winner Jordan Davis, who will also be co-hosting this CMA Country Christmas special.
#JesusCalling #BebeWinans #HillaryScott #JordanDavis #LadyA
Chapters:
00:30 Christmas Bonus Intro
01:40 BeBe on Family & Faith
02:26 Music That Transforms Lives
04:19 Born with a Purpose
05:00 Value of God’s Word
06:08 Reading: Jesus Listens
07:45 Jordan Davis Intro
08:30 Jordan’s Life Purpose
09:37 Talking to God
12:19 Hillary & Chris Intro
13:25 Power of Worship Music
14:37 Connecting with God
15:04 Reading: Jesus Calling
16:20 Hillary & Chris’ Song
19:12 Thanks for Listening
Resources & Mentions:
– BeBe Winans: https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/learning-to-thrive-in-the-struggle-bebe-winans-tasha-cobbs-leonard/
– Hillary Scott: https://www.jesuscalling.com/video/4-ways-to-find-balance-when-life-is-turned-upside-down/
– Jordan Davis: https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/the-beauty-of-leaning-on-each-other-jordan-davis-curt-thompson/
– Jesus Calling by Sarah Young: https://jesuscalling.com/books
– Explore the Jesus Calling Product Guide: http://bit.ly/JCproduct-guide
– Subscribe now to our free magazine: https://www.jesuscalling.com/magazine
About Jesus Calling:
Jesus Calling® by Sarah Young is a beloved devotional series that has helped millions experience God’s peace in their daily lives. Through heartfelt reflections, inspiring stories, and moments of prayer, this channel offers encouragement for those seeking a deeper walk with Jesus—one quiet moment at a time.
Let Us Walk With You:
Subscribe to the channel and join a growing family of faith-seekers. Whether you’re watching from your kitchen table or listening during a quiet morning walk, may these stories remind you that God is always working—even in the smallest acts of love.
Find More Stories of Faith on Your Favorite Platform:
– YouTube: https://bit.ly/4kpwy2w
– Apple: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS
– Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA
– iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4
– LifeAudio: https://bit.ly/4lrLZZi
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