I do think that when things get really tough and I can take a moment and say

oh right remember I'm supposed to walk with you today and you're there to take care of all

my problems there is a peace in that.

Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast.

Today's guests show that when we stay closely connected to God and each other,

we become better friends and better neighbors to the world, entertainer Christian Chenoweth, Mr.

Rogers wife Joanne Rogers, and pastor and R&B sensation,

Monteel Jordan. First up, Kristen Chenoweth is a star on the screen and on the stage.

Growing up singing in church, Kristen is as comfortable singing in front of a choir as she is performing

solos in Broadway plays.

She talks with us about her varied career, one of her favorite gifts that actor producer Rita

Wilson gave her and how her faith has always anchored her through every season of her life.

I'm Kristen Chenoweth, self-admitted, petite person,

lover of donuts, and dogs.

Oh, and I also do Broadway Broadway and TV and film and movies and concerts and yeah.

I grew up in a tiny town in Oklahoma called Broken Arrow.

I'm so thankful I grew up in the house that I did and I

happened to be an adopted child but the truth is you know my mom and dad or my

mom and dad if you met them and you saw us all together you would say that's their kid growing up that's when I

learned to play the piano and I learned music and I was just in my piano and writing

and I was writing poetry and you know listening to music and I

don't know that's when I really first of all came to understand what I wanted to do

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