Beyond Coincidence Podcast

🎻 Tuning the Heart to Hear God What if hearing God was less about learning something new… and more about tuning what you already have? Jackie Coleman-Faldmo has spent her life surrounded by music. From violin at age five to decades performing with the Orchestra at Temple Square, her world has been shaped by sound, discipline, and devotion. But her testimony didn’t come automatically just because...

What if the next big thing in your life doesn’t come from a perfect plan… but from a quiet nudge that simply says, “Make it.” Cali Black is an author, speaker, podcaster, and scripture-lover—but before the books, podcasts, and study guides, she was a teacher, a young mom, and a woman asking a simple question: “Am I all in?” That question first took root in eighth grade, when a single verse—“Believ...

Days before her 19th birthday, Jill McAuley’s life changed in an instant. What she didn’t know then was that God was about to redefine her identity—not around what was lost, but around who she had always been. Jill McAuley grew up singing, riding horses, playing sports, and navigating life as the peacemaker in a big family. But a devastating car accident left her with a severe spinal cord injury,...

He left Nigeria to pursue an education—then found himself trapped in the middle of a war. What followed was a journey led not by certainty… but by revelation. Wisdom Chigbu grew up in a faithful home in Nigeria, carrying the dreams of his family with him as he traveled alone to Ukraine for school. In February 2022, everything changed. For five days, he lived in a war zone—sleeping in metro station...

One hunting trip changed everything for Hunter Rasmussen. And instead of asking “Why me?” — he asked, “What is God trying to teach me?” Hunter Rasmussen (@1_legged_hunter) is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and faith-driven creator with a mission to help people rise above their hardest moments and chase the purpose God has placed inside them. After returning home from his mission, Hunter was...

What happens when a logic-driven, science-minded student realizes she’s… mad at God? For Zoe, that moment changed everything. Zoe Plzak (@itszoezap) is a Christian content creator and a math PhD student at the University of Utah — but she didn’t grow up religious, never had a church routine, and was raised by a father who was a staunch atheist and valued reason over faith. Through her teens, Zoe f...

What if the angels you’ve prayed for… were actually your ancestors? And what if God has been sending help all along — even when grief made it hard to feel Him? Brooke Stone — singer, songwriter, and part of the beloved trio Mercy River — has spent more than 17 years sharing her testimony through music. But behind the albums, the tours, and the harmonies are deeply personal experiences with God, id...

“I’m not where I used to be… and I’m not where I’m going. But I AM right in the middle of what God is doing — and He’s doing something intentional in me.” — Ashley Henriott 💛 This week, I sat down with Ashley Henriott — author of Confidence Is an Inside Job, host of Confidence and Coffee, confidence coach, mama of four, and a woman who has fought her way from chaos to calling. Ashley shares how s...

What if the place you thought was wrong… was exactly where God needed you all along? In this episode, artist and creator Jennie Moss shares her deeply personal journey of faith, healing, and learning to trust the long view of the Lord — even when nothing made sense in the moment. Jennie Moss—mother of five, artist, and creator of Latter-day Ladies—has lived a life full of quiet miracles, unexpecte...

Sometimes the biggest miracles happen right in the middle of chaos. For Ashley Faldmo, that moment came when she found herself delivering her baby on the kitchen floor — guided not just by emergency responders, but by unseen hands she later realized were angels, her ancestors offering support where they could! In this episode, Ashley opens up about the divine experiences that have shaped her famil...

What happens when you feel like you’re drowning — and heaven shows up in the smallest, most unexpected ways? For Jasmin Rappleye, that moment changed everything. In this episode, Jasmin — a creator, scholar, and co-host of Informed Saints — shares how she found the courage to stand firm in her faith during one of the hardest seasons of her life. While studying at BYU, Jasmin was overwhelmed — dead...

⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode includes sensitive content about assault and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Some moments change us forever. For Robyn Warner Williams, that moment came one quiet morning on a Utah canyon trail — a moment that should have been ordinary but became life-altering. What followed was terror, survival, and the unmistakable whisper of divine guidance — step by...

🌿 What if your rock bottom was actually the place God started rebuilding you? Nia Lui grew up in a loving home, strong in her faith — but like many of us, she had to discover her own testimony. College life pulled her in a different direction. Little choices here and there didn’t seem like a big deal… until suddenly, she found herself somewhere she never thought she’d be — single, pregnant, and f...

💭 What if the Lord really can help you? What if you’re wrong about how far away He feels? When David Butler was a young missionary in Seoul, Korea, he felt completely lost and alone — half a world away from home, unsure of himself, and wondering if God even knew where he was. Then one day, sitting on a random college campus, a song began to play over the loudspeakers — in English, no less — a son...

✨ What if the lowest point of your life became the turning point that defined your purpose? Portia Louder spent 5 years in federal prison—time that could have broken her. Instead, it became the place where she discovered who she truly was. Once trapped in addiction and shame, Portia found healing, faith, and purpose behind prison walls. She became known as the “sunshine girl” because of the light...

A story of loss, hope, and learning to trust God’s hand—even when the miracle looks different, and “but if not...” becomes the deepest kind of faith. Sunny Mahe, a former volleyball All-America, mother of ten, and speaker at BYU Women’s Conference, shares her powerful story of faith, loss, and miracles. When her daughter Elsie passed away in a tragic accident, Sunny’s family was faced with unimagi...

What happens when God asks you to not follow the plan you’ve always imagined for yourself? In this episode, Rachel Tucker—life coach, author, public speaker, and mom of four—shares her journey of unexpected faith. From preparing for a Spanish-speaking mission she never served, to later being called to use her Spanish in teaching and ministry, Rachel’s story is filled with God’s fingerprints in pla...

When Jennifer Davis lost her son Parker to suicide, her world shattered. He was just 23 years old, a firefighter, and her only son. In her grief, Jennifer turned to the Lord, pleading for the miracle of saving his life. Instead, the Lord whispered: “There are more miracles, bigger miracles, and better miracles than the one you are asking for.” At first, she didn’t understand. But over time, Jennif...

 📌 This episode contains discussion of a violent attack and serious injuries. Listener discretion is advised. At 24 years old, Lauren Willardson has already faced darkness most of us can’t imagine. Just weeks into her mission, an intruder broke into her apartment and stabbed her nine times, leaving her and her mission companion severely injured. But in the middle of the attack—bleeding, terrified...

"What if God never stopped chasing you—even when you ran the other way?" Dusty Smith has been a soldier, an attorney, a city councilman—and for 26 years, an outspoken critic of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Raised in a devout multi-faith Christian home, Dusty’s faith collapsed after a tragic loss, and though a Book of Mormon literally fell from a bookshelf to start his...

"What if the Lord asked you to do something completely outside your comfort zone—would you do it?" In this special anniversary episode of Beyond Coincidence, host Sheila Layton steps out from behind the microphone to share her own story. While walking on a treadmill, Sheila felt an undeniable prompting from the Lord to create a podcast where people could share how they've seen His h...

💜 "No one should have to beg to belong." When Allison Dayton lost her beloved brother Preston to suicide, her world shifted. Preston had come out as gay at just 13 years old—in a time when being gay was often misunderstood, feared, or treated like something to “fix.” Years later, when her own son came out, Allison knew the Lord had been preparing her heart since she was a young girl to...

🌍 "I could’ve chased a career, but I felt prompted to chase something else—faith." When Paul Victor gave up the traditional path of further education and career for a life of solo travel, he didn’t expect to find so many divine appointments waiting for him across the globe. From being raised by a faithful mother in Utah to backpacking through unfamiliar cities, Paul has seen the unmista...

What happens when a busy dad of 8 stops waiting for change and starts chasing it—inside the temple? Entrepreneur and fatherhood influencer Bubba Page didn’t expect going to the temple weekly would take a full year before anything shifted. But he kept showing up. And somewhere along the way, “I should go” turned into “I need to go.” Nearly a decade later, the temple is where he hears God most clear...

She promised her grandma she’d read the Book of Mormon— She didn’t expect it to change everything. Lauren Rose grew up in the Church, but like many, life took some sharp turns. After her parents’ divorce, bad decisions, and low self-worth left her spiraling, she hit a point where something had to change. A new job. A deathbed promise. A nudge from the Spirit. Step by step, she found herself walkin...