Joni and Friends Television Series

Joni and Friends, a television program hosted by Joni Eareckson Tada, highlights a refreshingly honest approach to people’s toughest questions about the goodness of God in a world shattered by pain and suffering.

Through dramatic and powerful glimpses into the lives of real people who have endured – or are still enduring – heart wrenching trials, Joni and her guests put Scripture to the toughest of tests, showing why God is worth believing and how to trust Him in the worst of times. In this unique program, we meet the exceptional people who inspire Joni Eareckson Tada, world-famous quadriplegic author and artist. Joni and Friends is a half-hour of riveting images, soul stirring stories, and proof-positive truths from the heart of God’s Word, which will change your life.

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Episode 01 - Season 1
I'd Rather be in This Wheelchair Knowing Him... Joni Eareckson Tada

Shortly after the diving accident, which left her a quadriplegic, Joni Eareckson Tada, found herself asking, “How could this be an answer to a prayer for a closer walk with you, God?” Joni did not let her questions drive her away from God; instead, they pushed her deeper into His ...

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Episode 02 - Season 1
The Prison that Set Me Free Warden Burl Cain of Angola Prison

The door clangs shut to the outside world in a prison where all life sentences are without parole. All hope is gone…or is it? Meet Warden Burl Cain who is doing what is near impossible: offering hope, redemption and even purpose to lives in the darkest of situations. For ...

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Episode 03 - Season 1
From Tragedy to Triumph Jim and Janet Slaight

Jim and Janet Slaight and their four children were heading off for a long awaited vacation in their van, when the unthinkable happened. This is a story about acceptance – not coping, adjusting, submitting or resigning oneself to problems, but truly accepting that God is in control. A riveting story of ...

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Episode 04 - Season 1
Get Busy Living Ron and Bev Huckabee

This is the story of Ron and Bev Huckabee from Texas. It was a discouraged Bev who had emailed Joni, desperately asking for help and explaining that her husband, a former pastor, had sunk into depression after he broke his neck, battled cancer, and wrestled constant infections. Ron had decided ...

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Episode 05 - Season 1
When Robin Prays Robin Hiser

Over 50 years ago, when Robin was born with Down syndrome, it was recommended to her parents that she be institutionalized. Her loving family rejected that idea, took her home and raised her right alongside her siblings. Now she inspires all who meet her. A regular attendee and volunteer at ...

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Episode 06 - Season 1
A Blessed Christmas Hugh Martin

Although he battles a variety of challenging conditions and is well into his 90’s, Hugh Martin hasn't slowed down. Well known as the lyricist who penned “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” for Judy Garland, Hugh re-wrote the words to this beautiful song after he came to Christ ...

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