Living Testimonies

What do you hold onto when everything around you seems to be falling apart? In this powerful episode of Living Testimonies , Israel sits down with Joli Conley for an honest conversation about pain, loss, insecurity, faith, and discovering that God is still faithful—even when life doesn’t make sense. Joli shares how she learned to cling to God and His Word through difficult seasons and how the rede...

What happens when the things we spend years pursuing suddenly look different after encountering Jesus? In this powerful episode of Living Testimonies , Israel sits down with Dr. Laurette Willis for an honest conversation about faith, transformation, surrender, and discovering God’s purpose. Dr. Laurette opens up about her journey, the moments that challenged her, and how God began leading her in a...

In this deeply honest episode of Living Testimonies , I sit down with Noelle Cablay —author, musician, and Adjunct Professor of Music at Biola University—to talk about faith, identity, love, and the journey of discovering who God is in the midst of life’s unexpected seasons. Noelle shares her powerful story of growing up in difficult circumstances, facing a rare and life-threatening cancer diagnos...

What happens when a life surrounded by spiritual darkness encounters the light of Jesus? In this powerful episode of Living Testimonies , Israel sits down with Jai Roza to hear his incredible journey from practicing spiritualism to pursuing a relationship with Christ. At just 17 years old, Jai reached a moment of deep despair and was preparing to take his own life when a friend unexpectedly called...

Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect. For Marit Welker , the journey has included cancer, depression, chronic pain, illness, financial hardship, and the heartbreaking pain of child estrangement. Yet through every trial, God remained faithful. In this powerful episode of Living Testimonies , Marit shares how the Lord met her in some of life’s darkest moments and performed two incredible mir...

What happens when tragedy leads you on a search for answers? In this episode of Living Testimonies , I sit down with Scott LaPierre to hear how God used an unexpected and difficult season in his life to draw him closer to Him. Raised in the Catholic Church, Scott never expected that one invitation, one sermon, and one encounter with God’s Word would completely change the direction of his life. Sco...

What happens when God asks you to leave behind everything that feels safe? In this episode of Living Testimonies , Kristin Kurtz shares how God’s grace met her in some of the darkest seasons of her life and led her through a journey of healing, surrender, and radical obedience. From overcoming personal struggles to walking away from a successful corporate career, Kristin opens up about learning to...

In this powerful episode of Living Testimonies, I sit down with Tom Snow, whose life is a remarkable testimony of God’s power, faithfulness, and redemption. At just 16 years old, Tom was dying of cancer when he heard the audible voice of God. Although he gave his life to Christ, he soon found himself battling alcoholism, suicidal thoughts, and destructive influences before God completely transform...

What if the tension in your marriage isn’t the real problem? In this episode of Living Testimonies, Tom Anderson shares how years of struggle in his marriage led to a powerful realization—God wasn’t just trying to fix their relationship… He was revealing something deeper. What felt like everything falling apart was actually God bringing hidden things to the surface—insecurities, control, striving,...

In this episode of Living Testimonies, John Jarman shares his powerful journey from living life without Christ to fully surrendering everything to Him. For years, John walked his own path — not knowing God and not realizing what was missing. But in 2010, something began to stir. A sense that there had to be more. That hunger led him to start seeking, questioning, and opening his heart to faith. Th...

What do you do when life pushes you to the point where hope feels completely gone? In this powerful episode of Living Testimonies , David Libby shares his family’s journey through years of deep suffering—seasons that tested his faith in ways most people never experience. But instead of walking away from God, David found his trust in Christ grow stronger through the fire. This conversation is a raw...

In this powerful episode of Living Testimonies, I sit down with Georges Cordoba to hear a remarkable story of faith, perseverance, and God’s healing power. Georges was diagnosed with Stage IV melanoma and eight tumors in his brain, two of which doctors said were inoperable. Over the course of ten years, he endured ten surgeries, including four brain surgeries, as he fought for his life. Eventually...

In this episode of Living Testimonies, I sit down with David Ebel to hear a remarkable story of perseverance, faith, and transformation. David’s life began with overwhelming challenges that shaped much of his early years. As he grew older, those struggles led him down a difficult path filled with pain, addiction, and hopelessness. But everything changed when he encountered the life-changing power...

In this powerful episode of Living Testimonies, Mark Nelson shares a deeply personal story of faith, brokenness, and redemption. After growing up in the church, Mark walked away from his faith at a young age and spent many years searching for identity and fulfillment apart from God. But everything changed following a devastating AIDS diagnosis that ultimately placed him on life support. After flat...

In this episode of Living Testimonies, I sit down with Cathy Garland for a deeply meaningful and encouraging conversation about what it truly means to know God on a personal level. Rather than viewing faith as routine, obligation, or information, Cathy shares her heart for what she calls revelationship — a way of walking with God that is rooted in revelation, intimacy, and genuine relationship. Th...

Many Christians believe in Jesus, attend church, and know the language of faith — yet still feel like something is missing. Why does faith sometimes feel shallow, controlled, or unsatisfying? In this episode of Living Testimonies, Phill Tague shares his journey from growing up in a well-meaning but legalistic Christian home, through seasons of rebellion and questioning, into a life fully surrender...

In this special Resurrection Sunday bonus episode, I reflect on a powerful connection many people miss. Long before the cross… long before the empty tomb… God was already telling the story. From Passover to the resurrection, the Bible reveals a redemption plan that points directly to Jesus. What began with a lamb in Exodus would ultimately lead to the greatest victory the world has ever seen. And...

Many believers start strong in their faith, but struggle to endure through failure, loss, doubt, and long seasons of hardship. What does it take to develop a faith that actually lasts? In this episode of Living Testimonies, Brad Church shares his journey of walking with Jesus for over 60 years. From childhood faith and seasons of rebellion to addiction, career loss, and deep spiritual struggle, Br...

Life can change in a moment-but God remains faithful. In this episode of Living Testimonies, Victoria Burmeister shares how faith, perseverance, and trust in God carried her through life-altering circumstances. through seasons of uncertainty, waiting, and growth, her story points back to the faithfulness of God and the power of choosing victory over fear. This conversation is an encouragement for...

What happens when faith shifts from rules and striving to joy and relationship? In this episode of Living Testimonies, I sit down with Shannon Coulter to share a powerful and joy-filled testimony of what it means to truly be born again. Raised Catholic and familiar with Jesus—but not fully knowing Him—Shannon opens up about the moment everything changed and how Jesus has continued to show up in ev...

After losing her husband of 17 years to cancer, Michelle Bader Ebersole found herself walking through overwhelming grief, unanswered questions, and the painful silence that follows loss. In this powerful episode of Living Testimonies, Michelle shares how God met her in the valley, transformed her pain into purpose, and brought beauty from ashes. Out of her heartbreak came her book Widow Goals and...

Jeanne Roberson knows what it feels like to believe you’ve gone too far for God to ever want you back. Groomed, manipulated, and trafficked into the adult entertainment industry at 17, her life spiraled into addiction, exploitation, emotional and physical abuse, post-abortion guilt, and deep spiritual warfare. For years she believed her past defined her and her mistakes disqualified her. But God m...

He was raised in a devout Orthodox Jewish home where reverence for God was expected, but the grace of Jesus was unknown. As a child, he battled dyslexia, humiliation, and violence—pain that hardened into anger and shaped him into a professional fighter and, eventually, a committed atheist. But even in the ring, God was pursuing him. Through a series of unexpected encounters, conversations, and mom...

Santa Jones carried wounds no child should ever face—abuse, betrayal, and a stolen childhood marked by silence and fear. Moving from place to place, she longed for safety but instead found herself mistreated, manipulated, and controlled by those who were supposed to protect her. The pain followed her into adulthood through hidden pregnancies, stripping to survive, and years of carrying shame that...

This short Christmas message is a simple reminder of why we celebrate — the moment God stepped into the world through Jesus Christ. Beyond traditions and celebrations, Christmas is about the greatest gift ever given, one that still brings hope, peace, and redemption today. Thank you for being part of the Living Testimonies family. May this season draw your heart closer to Christ — the true reason...