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. Finally, click below to listen to what Frank Wright, President/CEO of National Religious Broadcasters says about the Joni and Friends TV series…

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Below are our most recent TV episodes, many of them award winners. You can view earlier episodes further down.

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Episode 08 - Season 1
I've Got Questions Nick Vujucic

A person's attitude toward himself has profound influence on his attitude toward God, his family, his friends, and his future. The amazing story of Nick Vujicic, and his ability to live life to its fullest, has a dramatic impact on people all around the world. Almost everyone struggles in ...

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Episode 07 - Season 1
When Life Isn't Fair Vicky Olivas

Over 30 years ago, Vicky Olivas headed down a secluded alley, in search of the address given her by an employment agency. The terrifying event that followed left her permanently paralyzed. As Vicky revisits the site for the first time since the attack, she shares the miraculous story of her ...

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Episode 06 - Season 1
A Blessed Christmas Hugh Martin

Although he battled a variety of challenging conditions late into his 90's, it did not slow down Hugh Martin. 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. He ...

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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 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 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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