For the final episode of the year, we do a high-level recap of the six conversations that comprised this first season of Life Upside Down with Abel Speaks, sharing audio clips and highlight moments. If you’re been listening along, we hope you’l

11 - Choosing “hard” with no regrets, with Matthew Lyle Mooney

Dec 8th, 2020 31m 3s

“After so much hard, why did you choose more hard?” This is the honest question Matt & Ginny Mooney were asked as they adopted their daughter with disabilities after losing their firstborn son. We continue our conversation with Matt as he speak

10 -“Is God at work in my sufferings?” with Matthew Lyle Mooney

Dec 1st, 2020 33m 33s

The reality of suffering in this life can lead us to question the reality of a good and loving God. But is it somehow possible to understand God less, and yet, come to know Him more? Is it possible that our greatest “good” is actually found in

09 - Processing and praying as spouses with Ryan & Ally Wall

Nov 24th, 2020 37m 35s

It’s no secret that men and women are very different. God designed it to be this way! And yet, as spouses and parents, these differences will present their fair share of relational challenges early and often. What do we do when we’re simply not

08 - How long will we wait? with Ryan & Ally Wall

Nov 17th, 2020 33m 45s

There are times where we feel left wanting and left waiting. Sometimes these stretches seem to last for an eternity and leave us wondering if our heart’s longings will ever come to fruition. When will God just finally throw us a bone? Has He fo

07 - “When God doesn’t answer…” with Jonathan Pokluda

Nov 10th, 2020 23m 4s

In this episode, we resume our conversation with Jonathan “JP” Pokluda about prayer. It’s one of the most foundational parts of walking with God, and yet, for many of us it’s also one of the most challenging parts. Last week we discussed three

06 - “Why is prayer so difficult for us?” with Jonathan Pokluda

Nov 3rd, 2020 22m 59s

Prayer. It’s one of the most foundational parts of walking with God, and yet, for many of us it’s also one of the most challenging parts. Jonathan “JP” Pokluda joins the podcast to talk about three of the main reasons we struggle to experience

05 - Will God make me healthy, wealthy and blessed? with Sean DeMars.

Oct 27th, 2020 30m 47s

Does God promise prosperity and wellness to his people? And if that’s not what my life looks like, am I doing something wrong? In this episode, we visit with Sean DeMars of 6th Avenue Community Church in Decatur, AL. He shares his personal stor

04 - Can my faith change my circumstances? with Jacob and Melissa Robinson

Oct 20th, 2020 30m 48s

We resume our conversation with Jacob & Melissa Robinson, tackling big questions about faith, prayer, comparison and control in the Christian life. Do the Scriptures speak to our unresolved sufferings? If we just have enough faith, will God ine

03 - Would God give me more than I can handle? with Jacob and Melissa Robinson

Oct 13th, 2020 31m 53s

In the first of a two-part conversation with Jacob & Melissa Robinson, we hear their story of watching their son move from health to sickness to significant special needs in a matter of days. The Robinsons open up about their rollercoaster ri

02 - Why is this happening to me? with Brett & Chrissy Billman

Oct 6th, 2020 41m 24s

Why is this happening to me? (Walking with God through brain tumors, diabetes, crohn’s disease, lupus, and chronic pain) Have you ever felt like the hits have kept on coming, one after another? In this episode, the Crawfords sit down with Brett

01 - Can joy and sorrow coexist?

Sep 29th, 2020 20m 33s

Where do you turn when life turns upside-down? Welcome to the Life Upside-Down podcast hosted by Abel Speaks co-founders, Daniel and Kelly Crawford. In this inaugural episode, the Crawfords begin by sharing the primary “need” that led to the

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Sep 18th, 2020 2m 50s

When life turns upside down, we can see the world from a new perspective. No matter who you are, you have either walked through deep hardship, you are in a hard season as we speak, or you will be soon enough. Sorrow and suffering can feel deepl

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