In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Naeem Fazal, pastor of Mosaic Church and Author of Ex-Muslim and Tomorrow Needs You. Naeem discusses the inspiration behind his latest book Tomorrow Needs You emphasizing the importance of recognizing beauty in our everyday lives as a way to combat fear and hopelessness. Our conversation encourages listeners to embrace growth through pruning and to actively create during challenging times. Naeem discusses the concept of 'Babylon seasons,' drawing parallels to the biblical exile of the Israelites. And of course, we wrap up with my favorite question I ask all of my guests and me shedding a few (happy) tears.

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Instagram: @naeemfazal

Website: https://www.naeemfazal.org

Purchase Naeem’s book: https://www.ivpress.com/tomorrow-needs-you

Mosaic Church: https://www.mosaicchurch.tv/

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Author, speaker, and host of the podcast, Between the Now and the Next, Heather N. Justice, shares conversations with authors of newly released books, and has discussions with people about faith and the waiting periods they experience in their lives. Here, we become friends and help one another navigate life’s in between moments.

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In today’s conversation with Jackson TerKeurst, we discuss personal journeys of growth, resilience, and faith. We discuss the challenges of navigating life’s expectations, the weight of purpose, and the importance of overcoming fear toembrace change. Jackson shares his experiences of survival and self-discovery, while I reflect on my own journey of emotional healing and calling. We discuss the importance of trusting in God’s plan, especially during the periods ofwaiting because God’s plan is always better than our own. We talk about Jackson’s newly released book called, The Only Way Forward is Back and we hear about his childhood growing up in the war-torn country of Liberia.

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Instagram: @jacksonterkeurst_

Website: https://www.jacksonterkeurst.com

Purchase Jackson’s book: https://a.co/d/0zCIWIw

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Author, speaker, and host of the podcast, Between the Now and the Next, Heather N. Justice, shares conversations with authors of newly released books, and has discussions with people about faith and the waiting periods they experience in their lives. Here, we become friends and help one another navigate life’s in between moments.

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Spread the Word. Leave a Rating and Review.

It would mean so much to me if you would⁠ rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave a brief review⁠! Don’t have Apple Podcasts? That’s ok! You can do the same on ⁠Spotify⁠! Your ratings and reviews help to spread the word to new friends! And your feedback lets me know how I can be a better host. When you’re listening to the podcast, it’s like I’m inviting you to into my home, so I want to do all of the things to make our time together feel welcoming and warm and fuzzy!

In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Ashlee Keene, the creative force behind The Sassy Barn. We discuss Ashlee's journey through personal challenges, including marriage, divorce, and recovery from a nearly 20-year eating disorder. Ashlee shares how these experiences led her to embrace her creativity and start her own business, emphasizing the importance of patience and self-kindness during waiting periods in life. The conversation highlights the joy of DIY projects and the fulfillment she found while pursuing her passions. We wrap up with my favorite question to ask all my guests where Ashlee tells us what advice she would give to her younger self

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Find recipes, DIYs and Ashlee’s shop (https://thesassybarn.com/)

Instagram: @thesassybarn

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Author, speaker, and host of the podcast, Between the Now and the Next, Heather N. Justice, shares conversations with authors of newly released books, and has discussions with people about faith and the waiting periods they experience in their lives. Here, we become friends and help one another navigate life’s in between moments.

Spread the Word. Leave a Rating and Review. It would mean so much to me if you would⁠ rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave a brief review⁠! Don’t have Apple Podcasts? That’s ok! You can do the same on ⁠Spotify⁠! Your ratings and reviews help to spread the word to new friends! And your feedback lets me know how I can be a better host. When you’re listening to the podcast, it’s like I’m inviting you to into my home, so I want to do all of the things to make our time together feel welcoming and warm and fuzzy!

On today’s episode, I have a heartfelt conversation with Kimberly Stuart, author of 'Star for Jesus (And Other Jobs I Quit)'. We discuss the theme of her book: Grace. Additionally, we converse about the journey of writing, the impact of loss and grief, and the importance of redefining prayer and intimacy with God. Kimberly shares her personal experiences, insights on navigating waiting periods in life, and wraps up with the advice she would give to her younger self.

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Purchase Star for Jesus (And Other Jobs I Quit) on Amazon

Visit Kimberly’s website here

Instagram: @kimberly.stuart.writes. . . . .

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Author, speaker, and host of podcast, Between the Now andthe Next, Heather N. Justice, shares conversations with authors of new books, has discussions with people about faith and the waiting periods they experience in their lives. Here, we become friends and help one another navigate life’s in between moments.

Spread the Word. Leave a Rating and Review.

It would mean so much to me if you would rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave a brief review! Don’t have Apple Podcasts? That’s ok! You can do the same on Spotify! Your ratings and reviews help to spread the word to new friends! And your feedback lets me know how I can be a better host.When you’re listening to the podcast, it’s like I’m inviting you to into my home, so I want to do all of the things to make our time together feel welcoming and warm and fuzzy!

Between the Now and the Next Podcast is officially launching on Tuesday, June 3, 2025! You don't want to miss out on season one and all of the amazing guests I have lined up for this season!

Until next time, keep living between the now and the next!