Episode 191: What If Your Biggest Breakthrough Is Simply Knowing Jesus? | Karen Berg-Johnson

What if your biggest breakthrough isn’t a dramatic life change, but simply knowing Jesus? In this episode, Karen Berg-Johnson shares how a lifelong relationship with Jesus can transform how you face adversity, grow in faith, and share the gospel naturally.Karen gave her life to Jesus when she was just four years old, and her story challenges the idea that a “real” breakthrough has to involve a dramatic before-and-after moment.Instead, Karen talks about what it looks like to walk with Jesus through every season of life, including seasons of deep adversity and suffering. She shares how her faith was tested when both of her daughters faced serious health struggles, and how she learned to trust God even when she didn't have answers.One of Karen's biggest reminders is simple: you don't have to have everything figured out before you come to Jesus. Whether you're four or ninety-four, today can be a new beginning.If you're hurting, questioning God, or wondering whether you've gone too far to come back to Him, Karen's closing encouragement is especially for you.👉 Watch the full episode and share it with someone who needs to be reminded that Jesus meets us right where we are.Podcast Chapters:00:00 Karen’s Unexpected Breakthrough01:03 Born Again at Four02:41 Hearing Jesus Say Yes03:39 A Lifelong Friendship With Jesus05:27 Why Your Story Doesn’t Have to Be Dramatic07:47 Your New Beginning Can Start Today10:35 Faith Through Adversity11:32 Trusting God Through Her Daughters’ Suffering15:14 Daily Practices That Keep Faith Alive17:31 Grounding Yourself in Scripture18:33 Expecting God to Do Something New20:17 Jesus Is Your Friend20:35 From Art to Evangelism24:32 Nothing Is Wasted25:47 Stepping Into Global Evangelism27:27 Fundraising as Worship30:18 How to Share Your Faith Naturally32:45 Pray for Boldness and Opportunity33:32 Bring in the Name of Jesus34:30 Everything With God Stays New35:45 Learning Through God’s Mystery37:43 Living With Expectation39:39 Jesus Meets You in Your HurtGuest's bio:Karen Berg-Johnson has spent her life investing in people and advancing the gospel. For 20 years, she served as an associate professor of art at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she taught photography, directed art exhibitions, and helped students explore the intersection of the arts and a biblical worldview.Karen later stepped into a new chapter of ministry leadership with Pulse Evangelism, where she served in senior leadership for more than a decade. Through her leadership, relationships, and work with donors, she helped advance Pulse's evangelistic mission and raise resources to share the gospel, particularly among young people.Today, Karen serves on the Pulse Evangelism Board and remains actively involved at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. She and her husband, Jay, have two grown daughters, two sons-in-law, and a granddaughter.Karen gave her life to Jesus at just four years old and has spent her life growing in her relationship with Him, sharing her faith, and encouraging others to know Jesus personally.#YourBiggestBreakthrough #FaithInJesus #ChristianPodcastCall to action:Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.comTo find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!