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Perry and Shawna Mornings
April 09, 2025
“Christians Are Uncomfortable Being Human”
It has become clear to Perry, himself Included, that Christians are uncomfortable being human. Perry admits, “My default mode is to come off as all put together.” So Perry takes a risk and shares some health concerns he’s facing right now. It’s conversation about the power of weakness.
Sometimes Shawna questions God’s timing. Martha & Mary both questioned Jesus’ timing too. He didn’t come right away. Shawna wonders if they were really wondering if Jesus cared. When Jesus arrived, he wept. He cared. Jesus waited with a purpose. When we question God’s timing we can be sure He’s right on time.
“We must go through many trials to enter the kingdom of God.” Perry’s son Taylor met Hashem in the Middle East. Hashem dramatically came to Jesus after having a dream of him. But on the heels of that miracle, he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. He sunk into despair and decided to end his life.
Sometimes Shawna can be pretty hard on herself and she questions if God could use someone like her. But Shawna knows the truth, “I am the temple of God. A carrier of the presence of God. That gives me God – confidence to bring the kingdom of God into the here and now!”
Shawna woke up to a text from her nephew that his daughter, 2-year-old Faye had insisted on praying for Auntie Shawna at bedtime the night before. He said, “Maybe you needed a little extra prayer from a 2-year-old tonight!” And you know what? She did!
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Perry LaHaie
Perry LaHaie's passion is to know Jesus and make Him known. “I’m all in with Jesus but not all put together. I need Jesus right now as much as I did when I first started following Him!” Perry says. In addition to co-hosting Perry and Shawna Mornings, Perry is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, and advocate for those who haven’t yet heard the gospel, especially those in the Muslim world. Born and raised in northern Michigan, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications and a graduate degree in Cross- cultural Communications. Perry also serves with Frontiers, a worldwide ministry to Muslims. Perry and his bride, Teresa, call Holland, Michigan home. They have two adult children, Kali and Taylor, and Taylor’s bride, Bri.
Shawna Beyer
Shawna Beyer has a way of telling stories that create personal connection— to her, to one another, and to God. She has been a homeschool mom, church planter, project lead for a consulting company, and church staff member. Though she’s been involved in ministry with her husband (Dan) in Iowa, Arizona, and now Michigan, she was born and raised in Southern California and as they say, “You can take the girl out of California . . .” She is mom to four grown kids (Bryn, Drayson, Eden, and Haven) who no longer need her but humor her anyway. Shawna is passionate about the rhythms we weave into the fabric of our lives to fall more in love with God each day. Healthy foods are her go-to, but she will abandon that whole track in a heartbeat for a homemade cinnamon roll like Grandma used to make.
Perry and Shawna Mornings
The Perry and Shawna Podcast: Real life conversations reminding you that you’re Abba’s child and that you’re blessed to be a blessing and loved to share Jesus’ love.