GPS: God. People. Stories.
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Singer Christine D’Clario Finds Joy After Darkness
April 17, 2024 19:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBSinger and worship leader Christine D’Clario has walked a difficult road. As a child, she was rejected because of her ethnicity, as a teen she rebelled against God, and as an adult, she struggled with infertility and severe postpartum depression. Today—in addition to traveling the world with her singing—Christine helps Christians who are battling mental illness. Listen as she shares her story on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. You can connect with us through email at gps@billy...
Suicidal Combat Vet Saved by Falling Bible
April 03, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBWhen combat veteran Fernando Arroyo left the U.S. Army, he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. It got so bad, he almost took his own life. Today, Fernando works to help other veterans find hope and overcome PTSD. Hear more of his story on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or at Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.
Vision of Jesus Changes Muslim Man’s Life
March 20, 2024 20:00 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBOn the same night that Naeem Fazal saw Jesus in a dream, he converted from Islam to Christianity. Today, he is the founding pastor of Mosaic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Find out more of his transformational story on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or at Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.
Big Daddy Weave Reflects on Loss of Brother and Bandmate
March 06, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBWhen Mike Weaver’s brother died of COVID-19 in 2022, he lost both a lifelong friend and a bandmate—but the story doesn’t end there. Find out more about the brothers’ relationship, ministry, and band, Big Daddy Weave, on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.
5 of the Most Powerful GPS Episodes—And a Preview of What’s to Come
February 20, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBFrom a shark bite survivor, to an NFL star, to a missionary doctor who nearly died of Ebola, meet some of the most memorable guests from the last eight years of GPS: God. People. Stories. Then get ready for a year of powerful new episodes as this Christ-centered podcast returns in March. You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.
Uprooting Their Texas Life to Plant a Church in Post-Christian NYC
November 29, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MB“Why do I have no family in New York City, no experience in New York City, no history in New York City, but yet I feel like I belong in it, in my gut?” That’s the question Garrett Raburn found himself asking a few years ago. It shocked his wife, Gabi, who thought they had “settled down” in Fort Worth, Texas. Hear their story of adventure in this fifth and final episode of our series on missionaries. You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio on F...
‘Do I Take a Bullet for This Kid?’
November 22, 2023 21:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBBen Page left his pro soccer career and moved to the inner city of Charlotte, North Carolina, to live among the kids in his ministry. Listen as Ben shares the challenges, dangers and joys of living out the love of Christ to his neighbors in what was once one of the most dangerous communities in Charlotte. “We would drop soccer balls on the ground and just start kicking a ball with whoever was in the park.” Subscribe to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association emails. You can connect with us...
Sharing the Hope of Christ in Peru, Even Through Deep Loss
November 15, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBCarolyn Pace has served as a missionary in Peru since the 1960s. She’s lived through military coups and violence in the streets. “We would hear an explosion, and we're sitting at the table eating … and somebody would say, ‘Oh, I wonder what building or what place that was.’ And then we would pass the potatoes or something.” Not much fazes Carolyn, but she and her family recently experienced back-to-back losses that could have led them to say goodbye to Peru for good. Listen in as Carolyn—...
Family Gives Up the American Dream to Serve Africa’s Poor (Part 2)
November 08, 2023 22:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBThe Newquist family was loving their new life onboard a medical ship off the coast of Africa. Then the COVID pandemic struck. “It was absolutely devastating,” Raeanne Newquist said. “We had given up everything to go do this. And in some ways, it felt like it had blown up in our face.” Find out what happened next in the second half of the Newquists’ extraordinary story. You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.
Family Gives Up the American Dream to Serve Africa’s Poor (Part 1)
November 01, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBThe Newquist family was living the American Dream in California. They left it all behind to serve God onboard a medical missions ship off the coast of Africa. Listen to their extraordinary story on this new episode of GPS. You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook. If you’d like to dedicate your life to Jesus Christ, or if you have spiritual questions, you can chat with a trained volunteer – available 24 hours a day – at FindPeacewit...
How an Incurable Diagnosis Led to an ‘Incurable Faith’
July 26, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBAndrea Herzer was an active young mother of three when unbearable pain left her suddenly bedridden. Since then, she has endured many years of illness, including cancer and a debilitating, chronic pain disorder. Today, Andrea is blessing others with her wisdom, faith, and perseverance in the midst of ongoing suffering. Hear her powerful story in this new episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.
They Already Had Three Children. Then They Met a Baby No One Else Wanted.
July 19, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBCarl and Anna Streck already had three young children when Anna held a foster baby in her arms and declared that he would become their son. Doctors said the baby boy would never walk, talk, see or hear. Carl didn’t see how his wife could be serious. “What I was really faced with was my own selfishness,” Carl said. “When you adopt a medically fragile kid, they’re going to live in your house forever. And that was not the path that I believed my life was headed down.” Hear the rest of the S...
ALS Is Taking His Body, but His Soul Is Secure
July 12, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBSteve Cochlan received devastating news four years ago. He was told, “Steve, you've got ALS. You've got two to three years to live, so go home and get your house in order.” Today, even as his body is shutting down, Steve is clinging to faith in Christ—and sharing it with others. Be challenged and inspired as he shares his story in the second episode of our new podcast series, “The Great Physician.” You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio on ...
2 Heart Transplants and An Unshakable Faith
July 05, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBBritt Bentley was 28 years old, in the prime of his life, when he found out his heart was failing. Fifteen years after his first heart transplant, he was told he would need another—and a new kidney as well. He takes us on the roller coaster ride that brought him to the brink of death and rebuilt his faith—a journey he and his wife are still navigating with Jesus Christ as their compass. You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook. And...
Musician Ben Fuller: From Self Destruction to Salvation
April 05, 2023 21:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBBen Fuller was 16 years old when he picked up a gun to end his life. As scenes of his funeral flashed before him, he put the gun down, but the battle for his soul was just beginning. When Ben left his home in Vermont and moved to Nashville in 2018 to chase country music stardom, addiction and darkness were chasing him. This is the story of how God rescued Ben and helped him see who he really is. Find out more about Ben Fuller at his website and listen to his latest single, "Who I Am." Y...
Mom Creates ‘Anxious Abby’ to Ease Children’s Worries
March 22, 2023 21:00 - 23 minutes - 33 MBWhen Alyssa Cathers became a Christian counselor, she couldn’t find many kid-friendly resources for helping children. So, she decided to create her own. Meet Alyssa and “Anxious Abby,” the character who’s helping children in the aftermath of natural disasters and other trauma. This is part 4 of our new 5-part podcast series “Creating for the Creator.” Visit Alyssa’s website to learn more about “Anxious Abby,” and follow Alyssa on Facebook. You can connect with us through email at gps@bil...
‘Love Thy Nerd’: Gamer Starts Ministry for Fellow Nerds
March 15, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBBubba Stallcup was awestruck when he realized he could combine his passion for video games with his love for Jesus. Today, Bubba and his team run “Love Thy Nerd,” an outreach for gamers of all kinds. In Part 3 of the five-part series “Creating for the Creator,” hear how Bubba is reaching out to fellow nerds online and in real life. Found out more about Love Thy Nerd at their website, or watch them stream live on their Twitch.tv channel. Connect with us through email at [email protected]...
From Fashion to Fine Art: Kimberli Esther’s Artistic Journey
March 08, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBAlthough Kimberli Esther spent most of her career in the New York City fashion industry, she left that world behind. In this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., Kimberli shares how she now uses art to express and share her love for Jesus Christ. Discover how art can be a powerful tool for evangelism and worship in the second episode of our series, “Creating for the Creator.” Read more of Kimberli’s journey and view her art on her website, KimberliEstherArt.com, and her blog, SimplyMom...
Using YouTube for God’s Glory: Meet the Women Behind ‘Coffee & Bible Time’
March 01, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBAshley Armijo and Taylor Krause were only high schoolers when they began to harness the power of the internet to share their faith. Today, the two sisters and their mom, Ellen, have more than a quarter-of-a-million subscribers on their YouTube channel, “Coffee & Bible Time.” In Part 1 of our new series “Creating for the Creator,” meet the family behind the faith-filled videos that have touched millions of lives. Watch “Coffee & Bible Time” on their YouTube channel or connect with them on...
Special Needs & the Church: A Ministry Born Out of a Short, But Precious Life
November 30, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB“He had the sweetest cry I’ve ever heard. I can still hear it ringing in my ears.” Ginny and Matt Mooney’s baby boy, Eliot, spent 99 days on Earth before he went to be with Jesus. As they grieved, the Mooneys knew they had to share what they had learned through Eliot’s precious life. Listen to their story in the final episode of the five-part podcast series, “More Than Our Abilities.” Visit their organization's website to watch the video about Eliot, and follow them on Instagram. You ...
Special Needs & the Church: Fighting for Disabled Children
November 23, 2022 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBKay Morgan-Gurr was 14 years old when she decided to advocate for children with disabilities in the U.K. A few years later, Kay was diagnosed with a disability herself. “I could just see the church needed a big education when it came to disability.” Listen to her story in Part 4 of this 5-part podcast series, “More Than Our Abilities.” Visit Kay’s blog and The Pondering Platypus resource pages. Follow Kay on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can connect with us through email at gp...
Special Needs & the Church: Charlotte Ministry Is ‘More Than Just Something Sweet’
November 16, 2022 22:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBThe Charlotte-based ministry Cakeable trains and equips teens and adults with special needs, with the goal of helping them succeed in the workforce. As they work in a commercial kitchen and sell their delicious treats at local markets and pop-ups, they share the light of Christ. “We know that first and foremost, that people with disabilities are created by God on purpose, with intention to display His glory,” said Cakeable co-founder Renee Ratcliffe. Hear her story, and meet some of the ...
Special Needs & the Church: ‘We Felt So Alone’
November 09, 2022 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB“We felt such isolation … because your whole world gets turned upside down when you have a child with special needs.” Becky and Jeff Davidson’s son, Jon Alex, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, autism, and epilepsy. In the midst of their own challenges, Becky and Jeff started a ministry for families with special needs. In this second episode of the “More Than Our Abilities” series, hear how God has kept Rising Above Ministries–and the Davidson family–strong, even in the face of devastati...
Special Needs & the Church: How One Mom Makes Sure No One Is Left Behind
November 02, 2022 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB“I didn't know anything about special needs." But Lynn Wilkerson had to learn when her young son showed signs of developmental delays. This is the story of how Lynn became a leader in serving people with special needs at her church—and how Christ followers can make sure none of God’s children are left behind. You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.
Former Inmate Gives Hope to Other Prisoners
July 27, 2022 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBLouis Dooley’s life was “like the wild, Wild West.” But it was only a matter of time before his crimes caught up with him. At the age of 19, he received two life sentences plus 100 years in prison. But on his first day in prison, a mysterious package led him to accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Louis was later given parole after 15 years. Now he ministers to inmates, even at the prison where he served time. This is the final installment in the “Christ to Their Community” seri...
From Survival Mode to Serving Others: A Brooklyn Pastor’s Story
July 20, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBA man and a woman fighting in the street. Teenagers getting high. Rats burrowing into the sidewalk. Danny Torres had learned to block it all out. “I’m just walking by because it’s just another day, and you’re just in survival mode in New York City.” But in one defining moment, God got Danny’s attention, and his heart became broken over the state of his Brooklyn neighborhood. Learn more about Swerve Church in Brooklyn. Subscribe to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association emails. You can...
The Power of Prayer in a Facebook Group of Moms
July 13, 2022 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBBecky Thompson and her mom, Susan Pitts, manage the Facebook group Midnight Mom Devotional—a community of women that prays for other moms every night. After a post about chicken nuggets went viral, the prayer-centered group saw explosive growth and now has over 1.6 million followers. Listen as they share how their community grew from one mom to over 1 million. “The night is dark and lonely, but God’s presence doesn’t leave us just because everybody else goes to sleep,” Becky said. Joi...
Bigger Than a Hurricane: Family’s Faith Is Tested (Part 2)
March 30, 2022 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBOn October 14, 2020, Tim and Tobi Flair received the worst news parents can hear. The previous night, their 17-year-old son Ashton took his own life while in Advanced Training for the U.S. Army. The Flairs were devastated by Ashton’s death, but they didn’t lose their faith in God. Instead, they were inspired by looking back on Ashton’s own personal relationship with Jesus. When Hurricane Ida hit the next year, Tim and Tobi Flair were ready to face the storm, knowing God would be with them....
Bigger Than a Hurricane: Family’s Faith Is Tested
March 23, 2022 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MBTim and Tobi Flair were with their three-year-old son in Hurricane Katrina as the storm ravaged the Gulf Coast. Tim and Tobi’s faith had grown routine, but God would use the hurricane to prepare them for their greatest trial in life. As Toby explains when “something on such a large scale that devastates so many areas… you rely on God as much as you can to get you through it.” Listen to the first part of their two-part story in our series, “God’s Presence in Disaster.” Subscribe to Bil...
‘We Were Trapped’: As Bronx Fire Raged, Family Called on God (Part 2)
March 16, 2022 20:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB“I knew that if I opened that door, that would have been it.” As thick, black smoke blocked the only exit of her high-rise apartment, Rosie Ramos herded her family members—ages 2 to 81—into a small bedroom and called 911. While Rosie talked to dispatchers, her elderly mother was talking to God—and their family believes that made all the difference. This is the second and final part of the Ramos family’s gripping story of survival and faith from our podcast series, “God’s Presence in Disas...
Faith in the Flames: Family Trusts God in the Bronx Fire
March 09, 2022 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBA fire in a Bronx high rise apartment building in January of this year claimed 17 lives. Among those who were trapped in the building were Rosie Ramos, her elderly parents and her two young granddaughters. As their apartment began to fill with smoke, Rosie’s 81-year-old mother, Milagros, remained calm as she prayed to the God she’s trusted for more than 60 years. This is the next installment of the “God’s Presence in Disaster” series and the first part of the Ramos family’s harrowing stor...
Prayer Answered in a Tornado: God’s Presence in Disaster
March 02, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBOn Friday, December 10, 2021, a devastating series of tornadoes ripped through the Central U.S. That night, Tim Allred was in Illinois for work, and his wife, Angie, was in their new home in Benton, Kentucky. Alone. Taking shelter under a staircase in their home, Angie cried out to God to protect and save her as a tornado wreaked havoc all around her. Tim said, “God protected her that night. There’s no question. No other explanation. God, by His grace, protected her.” Listen to their st...
Part 2 of 2: How a Hindu Monk Discovered the One True God
August 04, 2021 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBMichael Austin had spent years in a Hindu meditation cult before becoming agnostic. Then, at age 59, he finally found the truth he had been searching for. This is the second part of Michael’s amazing story. You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook. You’re anxious or fearful and would like to pray with someone, call the Billy Graham Prayer Line at 1-888-388-2683. Learn more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ or deepen...
Part 2 of 2: How a Hindu Monk Discovered the One True God
August 04, 2021 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBMichael Austin had spent years in a Hindu meditation cult before becoming agnostic. Then, at age 59, he finally found the truth he had been searching for. This is the second part of Michael’s amazing story. You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook. You’re anxious or fearful and would like to pray with someone, call the Billy Graham Prayer Line at 1-888-388-2683. Learn more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ or deepen...
How a Hindu Monk Discovered the One True God
July 30, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB“I looked back and recognized I was in a cult for 15 years.” Michael Austin spent most of his 20s and 30s in a Hindu meditation cult worshiping an Indian guru. He thought he found the spiritual truth he was searching for, only to discover it was a lie. This is the first part of his dramatic life story. You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.
Searching for Truth, Modern Hippie Finds Jesus (Part 2/2)
July 21, 2021 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBWhen Jeremy Inglesi embarked upon a journey to discover ultimate truth, he wanted to know if any sort of god existed. His search involved psychedelic drugs and traveling across the U.S. and into Mexico. The place where he finally found his answers might surprise you. In the second part of this two-part episode, Jeremy shares how God finally led him home. This latest episode in our series “In Search of Truth” features the songs, “Wake Up Sleeper” by Austin French and “Jesus Happened” by Bay...
Searching for Truth, Modern Hippie Finds Jesus
July 15, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBJeremy Inglesi wanted to discover truth and if there really is a god. He thought being part of a psychedelic drug-using community would start him on the right path, but he was wrong. In part 1 of 2, listen as Jeremy tells the story of how he eventually discovered the Truth he was looking for in Jesus Christ. This latest episode in our series “In Search of Truth” features the songs “You Get Me High” and “Save Me” from Skillet. You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or...
How a Cold Case Detective Uncovered the Ultimate Truth
July 07, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBPolice detective J. Warner Wallace thought he had it all—a happy family life and successful career—with no need to believe in God. “It kind of looked like science would eventually be able to answer all the important questions anyone could ever ask about life or the universe. So why would you default to God? I just wasn’t interested.” When his wife asked him to go to church, he felt led to investigate the Bible the same way he investigates cold cases. Hear the story of his search for t...
An Atheist Changed by the Reality of the Resurrection
March 31, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBLee Strobel is a skeptic by nature. With a law degree and a career in investigative journalism, he set out to disprove the merits of Christianity. All for the purpose of “rescuing” his wife from a local church. What he discovered was not what he was expecting. On this Easter episode, Lee tells us about his investigation into the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and how those things are the source of ultimate hope. Featuring music from Micah Tyler, and excerpts from the Billy ...
Pro Fighter Discovered He Couldn’t Earn His Way to Heaven
March 24, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBBeneil Dariush has won most of the mixed martial arts fights he’s entered. Beneil didn’t think he needed God for anything—until circumstances left him with nowhere else to turn. When he decided to surrender his life to Jesus, Beneil wrestled with accepting that he couldn’t earn his way into heaven and that he had to rely completely on Jesus. Listen as he talks about moving from Iran to the U.S., his career as an MMA fighter and becoming a faithful follower of Jesus on this episode of GP...
Pro Fighter Earns Top 10 Ranking, Discovers You Can’t Earn Your Way to Heaven
March 24, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBBeneil Dariush has won most of the mixed martial arts fights he’s entered. He didn’t think he needed God for anything—until circumstances left him with nowhere else to turn. When he decided to surrender his life to Jesus, Beneil had to wrestle with accepting that he couldn’t earn his way into Heaven and that he had to rely completely on Jesus. Listen as he talks about moving from Iran to the U.S., his career as an MMA fighter and becoming a faithful follower of Jesus on this episode of G...
Remembering Evangelist Luis Palau’s life – Battling Cancer, Following Christ and Finding Your Calling.
March 17, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB“When they discovered that I have cancer, the devil came attacking. I could hear his voice saying, ‘What makes you think you have eternal life?’” Evangelist Luis Palau was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 2018, and went to be with Jesus on March 11th, 2021. It was a difficult battle, both physically and spiritually, but Luis knew that he would spend eternity with Jesus Christ. From his days as a street preacher in Argentina to his large-scale outreaches across the globe, Luis Palau t...
Meet Baby Miles, Whose Short Life Radiated God’s Love (Part 2/2)
March 10, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB“Now the decision is not, ‘Do you want to sustain his life or not?’ Now it is, ‘How do you want him to go out?’ That’s not a decision that any parent wants to face.” Adam and Christina Hannan did everything they could for their baby boy, Miles. But then the time came to say goodbye. This is the second half of their deeply moving story of life and death—and the faith that sustained them through it all. You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio ...
Meet Baby Miles, Whose Short Life Radiated God’s Love
March 03, 2021 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIt was news no parent ever wants to hear. Adam and Christina Hannan learned their 3-day-old baby, Miles, might not survive. And if he did, his life wouldn’t be anything like what they had imagined. When faced with the choice to provide Miles lifesaving medical services, the Hannans leaned into their faith and made a decision. This is the first part of their deeply moving story of life and death. You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio on Fac...
Wrestling Champ With One Leg Finds His Strength in God
February 24, 2021 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBAnthony Robles credits his mom and Jesus for his determination to overcome all the obstacles that go along with having only one leg. Listen as Anthony talks about his journey to becoming the 2011 NCAA national wrestling champion. If you’re anxious or fearful and would like to pray with someone, call the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Prayer Line at 1-888-388-2683. Learn more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ or deepening your relationship with Him: www.FindPeaceWith...
How God Moved Through Billy Graham’s Life—and Death
February 17, 2021 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBOn February 21, 2018, Billy Graham’s soul left this earth to be with Jesus. His death triggered a wave of extraordinary events seen around the world. In this episode of GPS, hear the remarkable behind-the-scenes account from those who had a front row seat. If you’re anxious or fearful and would like to pray with someone, call the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Prayer Line at 1-888-388-2683. Learn more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ or deepening your...
Singer Laura Story on Seeing Trials as Blessings
February 10, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBSinger and songwriter Laura Story was a newlywed when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Laura hoped it was a short detour on the road they had mapped out for themselves—but that wasn’t the case. Listen to what Laura has learned through this difficult, ongoing experience and how it inspired her best-known song, “Blessings.” If you’re anxious or fearful and would like to pray with someone, call the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Prayer Line at 1-888-388-2683. Lea...
‘His Best Plan’: Annie F. Downs on Following God’s Calling Even When It’s Scary
February 03, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBWhen Annie F. Downs felt God calling her to leave her hometown and start a new life in a new city, she wished she had never prayed for direction. Today, she’s glad she did. Annie is a best-selling author, popular speaker and podcast host who encourages people to trust God and do things they enjoy. This episode features an excerpt from Billy Graham’s message “Choices.” Listen to the full message: https://billygraham.org/audio/choices-2/ If you’re anxious or fearful and would like to pray ...
Suddenly Unemployed: How a Corporate Leader Found His True Identity
January 27, 2021 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBFrom the day he turned 16, Dale Kreienkamp had always had a job. When he was unexpectedly laid off after 25 years with the same organization, he felt lost. “My identity was too tied up in my job,” Dale said. His journey through unemployment taught him about his true identity in Christ. This led to an unexpected opportunity to help others struggling with job loss. This episode features an excerpt from Billy Graham’s message “Why I Am an Optimist.” Listen to the full message: https://bill...
NFL Player Leaves Multi-Million Dollar Deal to Help Those in Need
January 20, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBFormer NFL player Jason Brown was the highest paid center in the league. For years he avoided having a relationship with Jesus Christ, but that all changed one night in 2011. “I said ‘tomorrow’ a thousand times, and again Jesus said ‘today.’" Shortly afterward, God called Jason to retire from the NFL and dedicate his life to feeding communities and families in need. Now, he owns and operates First Fruits Farm, where he donates almost all of his crops. Jason shares about it on this episode ...