Episode 64: Just say Jesus with James Alexander

Today's guest is someone who is probably a familiar face to so many of you who attend Desert Springs. We were so honored to have our friend and Worship Leader James Alexander in the studio with us. James faithfully leads each week in our 8am service and we're so thankful for his heart and ministry! James pours out his heart in today's interview and we know that you all will appreciate his vulnerability. James met his wife Tiffany on his first day of college. It was a love at first sight moment and their friendship quickly developed into a relationship that led to marriage. It is sweet to hear James describe the early days of their love and how they transitioned into parenthood shortly after being married. Over a decade had passed and James and Tiffany felt they had come to a place of healthy routine and rhythm in their life when suddenly life as they knew it came to a halt. Tiffany began having issues with her heart and after a few doctor's visits they discovered that the issues were quite serious - Tiffany was going to need open heart surgery. James walks us through what it was like to watch the person you love most in the world go through something so traumatic. He is incredibly open with us as he describes the lead up to the surgery, being in the waiting room for hours, sitting by her bedside and sticking through all of the recovery as it was a long road to trek. Though this was something his wife was going through, James experienced it in his own way as well. The marriage vows "in sickness and in health" became a true reality. He had to cling to Jesus and remember who his wife ultimately belonged to. We really appreciate James' vulnerability and willingness to share with all of us. As James encourages us, when you don't know what to say, just say Jesus. 

"Just Say Jesus" by 7eventh Time Down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8CLgiYZyZE

90.3 Family Life Radio: https://www.myflr.org/phoenix-christian-music-radio-station/

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