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For John Erickson (Season 2, Episode 24), being a children's author was the farthest thing from his mind as a young man. But God carefully orchestrated John’s life and career, eventually touching millions of children and exposing them to a much-needed Christian worldview.
StoryCraft
Linda Strom (Season 1, Episode 1) shares how God took her broken past and redeemed it through her work in prison ministry, and especially through the time she spent working on death row. One particularly impactful inmate Linda mentions is Karla Faye Tucker, the first woman executed in Texas in over 100 years.
Carol Everett (Season 1, Episode 3) was so deeply deceived and hurt by her own abortion, that she opened multiple abortion clinics of her own to hide her pain. Yet even after Carol was involved in the murder of thousands of babies, God never gave up on her. He continued reaching out to her, until she had no other refuge to turn to but Him.
Blood Money
David Gibbs (Season 1, Episode 9) During the mid-2000s, David had the opportunity to serve as the lead attorney in the Terri Schiavo case, representing her parents to the U.S. Supreme Court as they fought to save their daughter’s life.
Fighting For Dear Life
Rob and Heidi Fuller (Season 1, Episode 9&10) share their special story of God growing their family through the process of adoption, and providing for their every need along the way, not just once, but many times!
Kathy Brace (Season 2, Episode 22&23) In a beautiful act of redemption, God used Kathy’s terrible birth experiences and even her abortion to eventually lead her into her current profession of midwifery. And, in a completely unexpected turn of events, God graciously reunited Kathy with both of the babies she had given up for adoption years before.
Born to Deliver
Todd Nettleton works for Voice of the Martyrs, finding and telling stories of modern-day Christians who are being persecuted and martyred throughout the world. A widow in Turkey, a Chinese woman who was imprisoned for her faith in Christ, and a new believer in Laos who couldn’t wait to share his faith with others... These are just a handful of the persecuted Christians Todd has interacted with throughout his time with Voice of the Martyrs which have had a deep impact on his own faith.
Restricted Nations: North Korea
Brian Birdwell was at the Pentagon on 9/11 when American Airlines flight 77 crashed just yards away from him, instantly engulfing his body in flames. Brian was faced with certain death but also with complete peace in knowing that his faith was already placed in a Savior. His story is raw, true, and filled with miracles.
Refined by Fire
Gracia Burnham was serving as a missionary in the Philippines when she and her husband were kidnapped by Muslim terrorists. They spent over a year in the jungle as hostages enduring hardships of all kinds, including constant shortage of drinking water, near starvation, and 17 gun battles. Even more difficult than the physical challenges were the questions Gracia wrestled with. How could God still love her? How could she forgive those who had so horribly mistreated her?
God worked in miraculous ways through Gracia’s time in captivity to change her heart, all for his glory.
In the Presence of My Enemies
Virginia Prodan is an attorney from Romania who was persecuted by her government during the 1980s after she began defending Christians in court from the Communist regime. After Virginia brought international attention to the plight of Christians in her country the Romanian president authorized an assassin to kill her at her office one evening. She was alone and unprotected, and you would never imagine what happened next…
Saving My Assassin
Jason and David Benham (a.k.a The Benham Brothers) share the remarkable story of growing up as identical twins, becoming professional baseball players, and working today as successful real estate entrepreneurs. But everything took a twist when they were told their national reality TV show would be canceled unless they renounced their beliefs in the Bible.
Whatever the Cost
In 2010, Doug and Selah Helms saw their world turned upside down when a terrible car accident left their 17-year-old son, Peter Helms, with a traumatic brain injury and minimally conscious. As they faced the prospect of being long-term caregivers for their son they would have to grapple with what it means to trust the sovereignty of God and rely on Him every day.
That Your Faith May Not Fail
For years, Laura Perry rejected God and hated her own body. Laura thought she would find answers by transgendering herself into a “man”. She had numerous hormone injections and extensive surgeries, removing every female organ in her body. But after living as a transgender “man” for almost 10 years she encountered the love of Christ and was transformed by Him. Laura’s mother, Francine Perry, joins us as well to share her perspective throughout Laura's journey.
Transgender to Transformed
As a young boy, Ken Freeman was beaten, neglected, and molested for years. Anyone ever claiming to love him simply wanted to abuse him. But then one day, Ken was introduced to the love of a Perfect Father, and his life would never be the same.
Rescued By the Cross
Hormoz Shariat, once chanted "Death to America!" in the streets of Tehran, Iran, but after doubts crept into his heart about Islam he was forced to reckon with what he truly believed about God. His conclusions and ensuing actions, would eventually lead the Iranian government to branding him as an enemy of the state.
Iran’s Great Weekend
Evelyn’s husband, Rick was selected by NASA to be an astronaut in 1994 and was the Commander of the Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003. While Evelyn knew that her husband always faced dangers inherent with being an astronaut, she was eventually confronted with a moment where she would have to trust the Lord, no matter what.
High Calling
Greg Stier grew up in a crime-infested part of Denver surrounded by gangs, violence, and unbridled hatred. Greg was small and mild-mannered and just didn’t fit in with his family of thugs and criminals. In the world’s eyes it may have seemed Greg's family was hopeless, but Greg would discover there is a power in Heaven that can change and transform… even an entire family.
Unlikely Fighter
Andy and Jamie Stewart were expecting their first child when they received the crushing news their baby was not going to survive. How could they trust a God who would let that happen?
Walk with Me
Curtis and Deann Lewis took their 5-year-old daughter Natalie in for a routine heart procedure. But during the operation, something went terribly wrong.The doctors shared the terrible news that Natalie would never recover, and probably, not even survive.And just like that, Curtis and Deann were thrust into the most difficult season of their lives... faced with decisions about trust, forgiveness, and ultimately... hope.
When Life Crumbles
Melody Green was raised in the Jewish tradition, but during the 70s married a fiery young singer named Keith Green, who was exploring the teachings of Jesus, a Jewish Rabbi who appeared to have found the pathway to God. Alongside her husband, Melody embarked on a personal quest to live a life of sold-out devotion to this Messiah. But when God blessed their efforts and grew their ministry with meteoric speed, the unthinkable occurred, where Melody would have to trust the God she had found.
No Compromise: The Life Story of Keith Green
Lee Strobel was a committed atheist and Pulitzer-nominated investigative journalist for the Chicago Tribune. When his wife became a Christian Lee was disgusted and set out to prove her beliefs about Jesus to be untrue. But along the way, he was going to find more than he'd bargained for.
The Case for Faith
In the 1960s, Tom Tarrants was a young man on a mission - to save America from Communism, Marxism, and desegregation. He was prepared to do anything, including joining the Ku Klux Klan, drive-by shootings, or even dying for his cause. Yet God had a far greater plan for this would-be revolutionary.
