Angels Among Us

There are moments in life that change us forever. Some bring incredible joy. Others bring unimaginable heartbreak. But what if, through it all, heaven is closer than we realize? In this powerful episode, Camille and John Lefler share the miraculous experiences that have strengthened their faith through some of life's greatest trials. From narrowly escaping deadly accidents to feeling the unmistaka...

Sometimes the most meaningful miracles aren’t dramatic—they’re spoken. While on a family reunion at Bear Lake, Brent and Mikaela tried a simple activity with their kids, nieces, and nephews: everyone took turns sharing something they genuinely loved about each person in the car. What started as a fun conversation quickly became emotional as hearts opened and people heard things about themselves th...

Some stories remind us that even in our deepest grief, God can bring purpose, healing, and hope. At just 14 years old, Morgan Whisnant lost her father to cancer. Four years later, she lost her mother as well. For years she wrestled with overwhelming grief, anxiety, and the question of how to move forward after losing both of her parents. Then something unexpected happened. What started as a simple...

This week we’re recording Short Story Wednesday a little differently—from the road during our family vacation. As we celebrate Teagon’s third birthday, we take time to reflect on the incredible miracles that brought him into our family. From one unexpected phone call to countless tender mercies along the way, we’re reminded that God is often working in ways we don’t recognize until we look back. W...

What if the hardest moments of your life were preparing you for your greatest purpose? Born and raised in Spain, Miriam Woolsey grew up hearing stories of angels and miracles. As an adult, those stories became deeply personal. From a mysterious voice that protected her on a dark street in Madrid, to powerful spiritual impressions that guided her through life, Miriam has witnessed heaven's hand aga...

This week, Brent shares a few personal reflections on parenting, forgiveness, and the reminder that every person we meet may be carrying a burden we cannot see. Drawing from one of his favorite scriptures, 2 Kings 6:16, he explores the story of Elisha and the unseen heavenly army that surrounded him. It's a powerful reminder that even when life feels overwhelming, God is with us, and there are far...

From childhood trauma and abuse to becoming a surrogate, surviving life-threatening complications, and discovering the healing power of God's love, Carmella's story is one you won't soon forget. For years, Carmella believed the lies that she was broken, unworthy, and beyond repair. After enduring abusive relationships, raising children through unimaginable challenges, and walking through heartbrea...

**REWIND | Faith Through the Highest Peaks and Lowest Valleys with Evan Pack** Some conversations deserve to be heard again. This week on **Short Story Wednesday**, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes with Evan Pack. Evan's unwavering faith, humility, and trust in God through unimaginable trials continue to inspire us every time we hear his story. After surviving a devastating fall while...

Melissa thought she was going in for a routine C-section. Instead, a devastating complication caused massive internal bleeding, multiple emergency surgeries, and a fight for her life. After receiving 23 units of blood and being rushed to another hospital, Melissa found herself in a place unlike anything she'd ever experienced. There, she encountered Jesus, who gave her a message she will never for...

In this month's Short Story Wednesday, Brent and Mikaela share two personal stories that remind us how God often works through ordinary people and quiet promptings. Mikaela reflects on how a simple act of friendship became far more meaningful than she ever realized, while Brent shares a backpacking experience where a single prompting to "hike out" may have protected an entire group from a dangerou...

What started as a simple family adventure turned into a fight for survival. When Nicole is swept away by a raging flash flood deep in the Missouri wilderness, every second becomes a battle against impossible odds. As her husband, Stephen, desperately searches for her, hope begins to fade—but God has not abandoned either of them. In this unforgettable conversation, Stephen and Nicole share the terr...

REWIND: Infertility, Faith, and Angels — The Story That Started Angels Among Us With so many new listeners joining us, we wanted to go back to where it all began. In this special rewind episode, Brent and Mikaela share their deeply personal journey through 15 years of infertility, heartbreak, faith, unexpected miracles, and the angelic moments that carried them through the waiting. This is more th...

Before Brad Wilcox became a beloved teacher, author, and speaker, he was a young missionary struggling with a question he never expected to ask: "Is there a God?" In this deeply personal conversation, Brad shares the turning-point experience that transformed his faith and shaped the rest of his life. He opens up about unanswered prayers, spiritual wrestling, and what happened when the answer he de...

After the laughter and chaos of last week’s story, Brent and Mikaela take a moment to introduce themselves to some of the new listeners who have recently joined the Angels Among Us family. They share a little of their journey together, from high school sweethearts to navigating years of infertility, adoption, and the experiences that eventually led them to start this podcast. The heart of this epi...

What happens when the family you've prayed for comes through heartbreak first? Brett and Kari share a deeply personal journey through infertility, pregnancy loss, grief, and ultimately hope. After losing twin girls and later triplet boys through miscarriage, they found themselves navigating questions no parent ever wants to ask. Yet in the middle of unimaginable loss, God continued to place people...

Sometimes the stories we share are deeply spiritual. Sometimes they are heartbreaking. And sometimes... they remind us that life is meant to be laughed through as well. In this special Short Story Wednesday episode, Brent and Mikaela finally share a story they've been teasing for months—a camping trip, a strange experience in the middle of the night, and a moment that became an unforgettable famil...

What happens when someone who teaches others that they're never alone suddenly finds herself believing the very lie she's spent years helping people overcome? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Brent and Mikaela sit down with bestselling author, speaker, and mental health advocate Ganel-Lyn Condie. Together they discuss faith, mental health, grief, infertility, purpose, and the angels t...

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"Who do you say that I am?" This week on Angels Among Us, we sit down with Amanda Rendon — former Muay Thai fighter, missionary, single mom, and founder helping women reclaim their identity through Christ. Amanda shares her incredible journey from addiction, bulimia, and searching for truth in temples across Thailand… to encountering God in the jungles while serving orphans. She opens up about hea...

The Truth About the Cokeville Miracle In this powerful episode of Angels Among Us, we sit down with Jason Haskell, son of bomb investigator Rich Haskell, the deputy sheriff who helped investigate the 1986 Cokeville Elementary School hostage crisis.  From cut wires and leaking gasoline to eyewitness accounts of unseen protectors in the classroom, this conversation dives deep into the miracles, myst...

What really happened during the The Cokeville Miracle? In this powerful episode of Angels Among Us, survivors Jeromy Jamison and Brad Nate share their firsthand experiences from the 1986 Cokeville Elementary School hostage crisis — a day that changed their lives forever. As children trapped inside the classroom during the hostage situation, both Jeromy and Brad describe hearing a voice call them b...

What if one painful accident was actually part of God’s plan to change someone’s life forever? While serving as a missionary in Germany, Dalton suffered a devastating foot injury during a soccer game. Doctors were convinced he would need multiple surgeries and might be sent home early from his mission. But after a priesthood blessing and a night of fervent prayer, the next day’s X-rays revealed so...

After losing their unborn daughter and watching his wife battle terminal cancer, Ben Scott faced more heartbreak than most people can imagine. In the midst of overwhelming grief, he began seeking God with his whole heart and experienced a powerful answer to prayer that changed his life forever. In this deeply emotional episode of Angels Among Us, Ben shares the incredible love story he had with hi...

In this fun and heartfelt episode of Short Story Wednesday, Brent and Mikaela pull back the curtain on the story behind Angels Among Us and answer some of the questions listeners have been asking. How did the podcast begin? What almost stopped them from starting? Which episodes have impacted them the most? And who is more likely to forget to hit record or cry during an interview? Brent and Mikaela...

What happens when your honeymoon is followed by years of unimaginable suffering—and your love only grows stronger? In this deeply moving episode of Angels Among Us, Brent and Mikaela sit down with Alex and Elise Trujillo, a remarkable couple whose marriage has been forged in the fires of chronic illness, unanswered questions, and unwavering faith. Since childhood, Elise has battled severe health c...