A Stronger Faith

This episode is part 2 of our two-part series The Miracle of Kennedy Buettner. In part 1, Dr. Craig and Amy Buettner describe the miracle that saved their son Kennedy upon his drowning. Part 2 is the second major miracle in this story that was only revealed when four-year-old Kennedy was able to speak again. Link to the Kindle edition of the book: Kennedy: A Story of God's Grace For more epis...

On June 15, 2000, four year old Kennedy Buettner’s lifeless body was pulled from the bottom of a swimming pool by a group of young boys at a summer pool party. The events that would unfold over the next hours and days is a story of the grace of God you will never forget. Link to the Kindle edition of the book: Kennedy: A Story of God's Grace Link to Psalm 18 when God first told Amy of Kennedy...

Lanette Samaniego was abused, neglected, raped at 6 years old, abandoned, homeless, an addict, and suicidal, all before she was 18. Today, she shares that journey, and the incredible way God broke in to put her on the path to healing and ultimately to ministry. The passage in Song of Solomon spoken to Lanette by the angel is found in Song of Solomon 2:10-14

Christian speaker, entertainer, and comedian Travis Crim shares his spiritual life as we discuss grace and works, trusting God, discerning God’s will, more grace, and a host of other topics. Episode 30 is a fun conversation about the real spiritual life of the modern Christian. To learn more about Travis, watch his videos, and for booking information, please visit TravisCrim.com

Sometimes we wonder where God is in the hard times. When Ashley Maughan was asked that question, she didn’t hesitate with her answer. Today she shares how God showed Himself to her when life knocked her off course.

Pastor Garcia’s path from a homeless child on the streets of Mexico bound for ruin, to servant of God reads like an action/adventure movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat. But really, it is a story of the power of God reaching into the lowest places to make a faithful disciple. Just settle in and hear it for yourself.

Whitney Hubbard faced the imminent need of a heart transplant to preserve her life. Today, she shares not only the story of survival, but the perspective and spiritual enlightenment that came with it.

Rebekah Welch talks about the choice of perspective and God’s presence in the midst of pain as she shares experience of the sudden loss of her mother.

James Floyd suffered more life-altering trauma before he was 15 than most people experience in a lifetime. Today he shares his story, and what happened to make him one of the most joyful people you’ll meet.

Jennifer Crew was addicted to drugs for 24 years, the last 12 of which included some of the hardest and most potent intravenous drugs, felony charges, and jail. Today, she describes the specifics of her path into addiction, and the miracle that was the path out. For help with addiction: bradfordhealth.com Faith-based program mentioned by Jennifer: newbirthoutreach.org

Josh Giambalvo unexpectedly lost his son Brayden after only 26 days of life. The pain was as unbearable as you’d imagine. In episode 23, Josh shares the experience of how God used his pain to give rise to his purpose. The Brayden House website

For the first ten years of his life, Quanah Spence and his twin brother Kai lived in ten different homes. Their birth mother struggled with a hard life, and alcoholism. Today he shares the story of how some amazing grace saved him, his brother, and ultimately the mother who abandoned them.

Keke Prewitt grew up raising his younger siblings in the projects while his mother worked multiple jobs just so they could survive. There wasn’t much hope until at age 12, he found an invitation for free pizza at a local church on his door. Keke would never be the same.

Mark Kessler has lived a big life, full of big success and big hurt, with big lessons. He is a remarkable person. I know this because he’s one of my closest, lifelong friends. Today, we accept the challenge of two close friends openly discussing his powerful story and the presence of God through it all.

Rachel and Brian Harrison were coached to abort their unborn daughter due to multiple abnormalities revealed on a prenatal ultrasound. Their faith coached them to choose life. Today, Rachel Harrison shares the story of that challenging time, and the gift they now know as Anna Pruitt. Book mentioned by Rachel: I Will Carry You - Angie Smith

Paul Palmer was a drug dealer in the ‘70’s hippie culture in northern California, until one person offered him a glimpse of Jesus Christ with a simple smile and handshake. Paul Palmer is now known as Pastor Paul on the inner streets of Atlanta. Today’s story carries a mighty truth of how small doses of love can change large numbers of people forever.

Noah Evans was taken from this life and his family at the age of 13 from an aggressive brain cancer. What he endured was heartbreaking, yet somehow he was the light in the darkness of suffering. Noah’s mom Lori graciously invited us into their home and into their world to share the life changing story of the faith of her son Noah, and how God has moved, and continues to move in their lives. What y...

Ken Higginbotham was given nine months to live after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor at the young age of 33. He had a fantastic wife, two brand new daughters, and an amazing life ahead of him. Today, his wife Shan describes how, through this battle, God changed them all.

For most of the world, the year 2020 brought challenges we’d never known before. For Julie Smith, 2020 brought staggering adversity that would challenge her faith, and dramatically reshape the rest of her life. Today, she shares the story of her survival, and ultimately her rebirth through faith, community, and the unmistakable presence of God.

Jonathan Cook holds two masters degrees and is a professional marriage and family counselor, specializing in Christian counseling. Today, he discusses his professional experience with the demonic presence in the spiritual life, including the shocking story of his personal demonic deliverance. Connect with Jonathan Cook at Abundant Living Therapy Book mentioned by Jonathan: I Give You Authority: Pr...

On December 12th, 2015, Molly Remmert Rossell peacefully departed this life for eternity in Heaven after an aggressive 5-month fight with stage 4 melanoma. She was just 32 years old with a husband and three little girls. Today, Molly’s father, Bill Remmert, and sister Lucy Strozier share the powerful story of how Molly, her family, and the community that rallied around them, through faith, navigat...

Jenny Clark was a single mother of two when she answered God’s call to not only begin adopting and fostering children, but specifically children with Down's Syndrome and other life threatening, incurable, even terminal medical conditions. You’re about to get a front row seat to one of the most powerful stories of obedience to God you’ve ever heard. Jenny's blog:  www.jennymo.com A Strong...

Will you inherit eternal life? Are you saved? Will you go to heaven when you die? What exactly is salvation? In today's episode, Father Tom Ackerman  joins us for a rich discussion of the often controversial topic of salvation.

Dr. Jeff Laubenthal is a highly respected and highly-rated family medical doctor, collegiate sports team doctor, high school coach, and former Division 1 college athlete. Today, he shares the incredible details of his personal encounter with God. Amazon links to books mentioned in this episode: The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope for, and Believe - Rich...

Cal and Vicki Holt open the books on what's caused them to have a successful marriage for 45 years. Amazon links to books mentioned: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High - Patterson, Grenny, McMillan,  Switzler Link to Myers-Briggs Myers-Briggs personality test