Godly Goosebumps

In this episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley shares about the time he received a jarring Instagram message from an atheist who declared the Bible to be nothing more than a fairy tale. While it seemed highly unlikely that such a man would ever be receptive to the message of the gospel, Pastor Dudley engaged the man in conversation, hoping for the opportunity to plant a seed of faith. Their mo...

Has a season of pain or loneliness ever led you to ask, "God, where are you?" Join in as Pastor Dudley retells the moving story of a heartbroken widow who received an unexpected gift and a much-needed reminder of the Lord's loving care for her. If you are in need of this same reminder, this episode of Godly Goosebumps is for you. 

Do you ever question God's feelings toward you? Do you worry that sin or personal shortcomings have disqualified you from His love or purpose? Pastor Dudley kicks off a brand new season of Godly Goosebumps with a story that points to an important spiritual reality: God cherishes broken people. Don't miss this powerful episode and the encouragement that the Lord desires to work in and throu...

Wildly successful and at the peak of his career, multi-time world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao had everything the world could offer at his fingertips. All the while, Manny found his life outside the ring to be vastly incomplete—his marriage was in shambles, his family life was strained, and he was drifting deeper into a life of drinking, gambling, and self-destructive indulgence. Listen in as Man...

It’s difficult to fathom that international icon and twelve-time boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao was once a young boy in the Philippines fighting devastating hunger and poverty. Entering the ring for the first time, he boxed with the simple hope of being able to provide food to his family. Don’t miss the first of this incredible three-part episode as Pastor Dudley recalls his first encounter...

Do you ever wish you could summon the courage to speak the truth? If so, you’re in good company. In this episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley, who boldly preaches before thousands of people week after week, makes a confession that might surprise you—he was once quiet, timid, and often times afraid. Join in as he shares his personal testimony and how God used a few cigarette-smoking elders to...

Having grown up in Mexico City as the daughter of faith-filled missionaries, Kate Maupin recalls witnessing the miraculous, even at an early age. Her wholehearted faith was put to the test when she unexpectedly received several serious diagnoses that would seemingly resign her to a lifetime of pain and medication. Listen along for the turn of events that left Kate’s medical care team baffled, ulti...

Have you ever faced immense hardship and wondered, “What have I done to deserve this?” This question was all too familiar to Annahita Parsan, an Iranian woman who endured profound loss before being forced to flee Iran with her abusive husband. Upon this terrible trek, Annahita would face an icy, unforgiving terrain and eventually, prison. Join as Pastor Dudley shares this compelling story of a jou...

If you find yourself wrestling with doubt or unbelief, you’re not alone. Join as Pastor Dudley retells the remarkable story of a chain-smoking skeptic whose unlikely journey to faith began when he was handed a Bible for the very first time. He thumbed through its pages, not anticipating that he would find within it anything of value—only paper in which he could roll his tobacco. He couldn't ha...

When Rueben—a heavily tattooed man who had spent a lifetime apart from God—was diagnosed with cancer, his family began to fervently pray, not only for his physical healing, but for his spiritual healing as well. In this episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley shares a profound word of encouragement for those who, like Rueben, are desperately in need of restoration.

The Bible teaches us that God specializes in fresh starts. If you don’t believe us, just ask Steve! In this episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley retells the powerful true story of a man whose life was in shambles. While in the middle of a divorce, Steve was arrested for a DUI and discovered to be illegally in the possession of a Jet Ski that had mysteriously disappeared from a local shop. Po...

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford turns to the Bible for our story. In Luke 15, Jesus shares three stories; the story about a lost sheep, a lost coin and a lost son. Focusing on the lost sheep, we see that there will be more rejoicing over one sinner who repents than the 99 who do not need to repent.

Born to alcoholic parents, at a mere three weeks old, Raul was left for dead outside a bar inside a paper sack. Fortunately, his grandmother found him and took care of him until he turned eight, when she entrusted him to the care of her son. However, Raul's uncle began to abuse him, which led him to flee and end up living on the streets, fending for himself. This exposed him to a world of subs...

One day a preacher was in the middle of a sermon when a member of the audience stood up and asked to share his testimony. Finding it odd and a bit taken back, the pastor allowed the man to share his testimony. After that day, the pastor began to hear the same testimony all around the world; a story about how a man on a street named George in Sydney, Australia gave them a track, which ultimately le...

When Jesus walked the earth he did so fully as man and fully as God. And being God, He had all the glory and strength to do as He willed, including sacrifice Himself for our sins. On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford talk about the greatest miracle that never happened, which involves our sin and Jesus' death.

Being laughed at the year before for sounding more like a cat than a lion in his schools 13th Annual Presbyterian Church Preschool Circus, Carlos Whittaker was nervous of what role he would get this year. As described in his book Moment Maker , Carlos says Ms. Stephens began handing out roles and it was at this moment his life would change forever. Instead of being a background character, he was g...

At only eight years old, Bridgette Czarnecki started to lose her vision and did not know why. Her parents thought she was beginning to have her mothers vision and need glasses, but the prognosis was much worse – Bridgette had a cancerous tumor in her brain that was causing several physical and emotional ailments to her body. On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford talks wi...

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares the story of Dr. David Livingstone. Livingstone left his home, his culture, pleasure and wealth to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to Africa. Not having the ability to contact him, many people thought Livingstone dead until a man named HM Stanley travelled all of Africa to eventually find him and asked him to come home. ...

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares a story about Dr. John R. Claypool. John was nationally and internationally recognized as one of our nation’s most gifted preachers, but it wasn't until after the death of his daughter that his preaching gave him an unshakable conviction that “life is a gift,” a spiritual insight he used to encourage countless "fellow struggle...

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares a story about a man named Joe, who is filled with anger and bitterness for life because things have not quite gone his way. From being a recovering alcoholic to a widow to being divorced, Joe can't seem to find happiness in anything. But, as God would have it, a man enters Joe's life that would show him a life he never thought...

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares the story of Edward Kimble, a simple shoe salesman and Sunday school teacher. Little did Edward know that when he began to evangelize to and eventually bring his co-worker to Christ, that this co-worker would become the greatest evangelist of his time. This co-worker's name was Dwight L. Moody. All because of one man's faith –...

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares a story of two brothers with adjoining farms. After 40 years of living in peace and harmony, they begin to bicker and fight over small circumstances that escalates to the younger brother building a river between their two farms. But, as God would have it, an unlikely character visits the older brother to help with more than ju...

Born in Mexico City, Mexico, Maria Rodriquez came to the United States with her family age the age of 5 in hopes of a better life. Not knowing what it would do, at the age of 15, Maria started to drink alcohol socially with friends. Fast forward to after high school, Maria is now married with children, an alcoholic and addicted to drugs. After losing her home and needing food stamps to feed her fa...

Born in Mexico City, Mexico, Maria Rodriquez came to the United States with her family age the age of 5 in hopes of a better life. Not knowing what it would do, at the age of 15, Maria started to drink alcohol socially with friends. Fast forward to after high school, Maria is now married with children, an alcoholic and addicted to drugs. After losing her home and needing food stamps to feed her fa...

Caleb Kaltenbach was raised by LGBT parents, marched in gay pride parades as a child and experienced firsthand the hatred and bitterness of some Christians toward his family. Invited to a Bible study by a friend, Caleb thought he would go and dismantle their faith, but was surprised to find a loving, caring God that wanted a relationship with him all along. From that day on, Caleb has dedicated hi...