GPS: God. People. Stories.

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, singer Steve Amerson encourages Christians to pray for the nation and for the men and women serving in Washington, D.C. Known by some as “America’s Tenor,” Steve has sung on more than 175 feature films and has also ministered through music at Billy Graham Crusades. Twice a month, Steve travels to Capitol Hill to help lead worship in Statuary Hall and en...

At just 15 years old, Anne Wilson experienced heartbreaking loss when her older brother passed away in a car accident. In the midst of grief, she sang publicly for the first time at his funeral. That moment changed the course of her life. Today, Anne is an award-winning Christian and country artist whose music, including her two-time Platinum hit “My Jesus,” has encouraged millions. On this episod...

Ronald Olivier shot and killed another teen in New Orleans in 1991. Tried as an adult and facing the possibility of the death penalty, Ronald cried out to God. Right away, amazing things started to happen. Hear how Ronald’s life was transformed during the decades he spent in one of America’s most notorious prisons on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.   Join with us in prayer for the Unite...

Richard Gamble went on national radio in the UK to announce his plans for a massive, million-brick monument to answered prayers—a tribute to God’s faithfulness. But the response he received was deeply disappointing.  Frustrated, Richard cried out to God. What happened next is part of an amazing story that’s unfolding right now in the heart of England.   Visit the Eternal Wall of Prayer website: et...

While hiking on a mission trip in Nicaragua, Chad Roberts began experiencing eye problems. He had no idea that would lead to losing his sight completely.  As Chad continues to pastor his church, he helps people trust in a God they can’t see. Hear his journey of faith on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.   Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham...

Fernando Arroyo is a combat veteran who saw the worst of war and brought those memories home with him. After deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, he struggled with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and overwhelming isolation.  One night, believing there was no way out, Fernando was about to end his life. But then a Bible fell to the ground.  Hear how God met Fernando in his darkest m...

Nick Skytland spent 25 years working for NASA—and sharing his faith in Jesus Christ along the way. Then he sensed God calling him to a controversial new frontier: artificial intelligence, or, simply, “AI.” Listen as Nick shares his story, including a rocky childhood, a soaring career, and championing the intersection of faith and technology.  Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or...

After losing both of her parents during the AIDS pandemic in Uganda, Zahara McCoy became an orphan at just 10 years old. Soon after, she learned she would likely be married off when she turned 13.  Desperate and afraid, Zahara cried out to God for rescue.  Listen to Zahara share how God answered her prayers through a sponsor on the other side of the world—restoring her education, protecting her fr...

As a teenager, Stef Reid had dreamed of becoming a professional rugby player. She never expected a weekend at the lake with her friends to change her life forever. Listen as Stef shares about surrendering her life—and dreams—to God, learning to thrive after her foot amputation, and her journey to becoming a Paralympian.   Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy...

Dylan Novak is on a mission to reach an often-forgotten mission field: Hollywood celebrities. From movie stars to singers of hit songs to TV talk show hosts, Dylan has been sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the famous for over a decade. Listen as Dylan shares stories of faith encounters and what it means to boldly evangelize in unexpected places on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.  ...

Basit Hammad is from a country where Christians face discrimination and persecution. Despite the risks, Basit chose to place his faith in Christ as a teenager. Now, he’s preparing to return to his home country as a pilot to take the gospel to unreached people. Listen as Basit shares his story—and mission to reach others in the midst of persecution—on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.   Co...

Award-winning guitarist Dennis Agajanian has spent over 60 years combining blazing guitar skills with fearless evangelism. From confronting Hell's Angels bikers to performing at Billy Graham Crusades worldwide, Dennis never wavered from his motto: impress them with the guitar, then lead them to Christ.  On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. , you’ll hear about his unforgettable storie...

On this special Christmas Eve episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. , hear four testimonies that each carry a theme of the Advent season—hope, peace, joy, and love.  From a young boy who found the hope of Jesus Christ after living on the streets of Uganda to a U.S. Army chaplain who experienced the ultimate peace that only comes from Christ. These stories will point you to the true reason we celeb...

When John Schafer was a boy, he first heard about God through A Charlie Brown Christmas —but it wasn’t until his life broke apart years later that he drew near to the Lord. Today, as the co-director of the new movie Light of the World , John uses his passion to glorify Jesus Christ. Listen as John shares how he finally surrendered to God during one of the toughest seasons of his life and how, even...

Megan Fate Marshman's journey into vocational ministry began with a college shoplifting incident, which led to discovering her gift for public speaking. But when tragedy struck in Megan’s life, she learned that true strength comes not from giftedness or miraculous “walking on water” moments, but from reaching out to Jesus in moments of weakness. Megan learned that faith isn't about prete...

On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. , we celebrate a decade of the GPS podcast by revisiting some of the most powerful and transformational stories from the past ten years. From a well-known musician’s battle with addiction to a Navy fighter pilot facing a life-threatening emergency at 32,000 feet, these testimonies reveal God's incredible power to redeem, restore, and transform liv...

Torrie Jarrett dreamed of raising four children on a farm after she married her husband, but she never imagined the heartbreaking years of infertility and miscarriages that lay ahead. Through the pain and waiting, she learned to lean on God in ways she never had before.  Today, Torrie is a mother of four and social media influencer who shares her joy and faith journey online with hundreds of thous...

Andrea Herzer was an active young mother of three when unbearable pain left her bedridden. Since then, she has endured many years of illness, including cancer and a debilitating, chronic pain disorder.  Today, Andrea is blessing others with her wisdom, faith, and perseverance in the midst of ongoing suffering. Hear her powerful story in this encore episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.   Listen to...

When Colton Dixon first tried out for the reality TV competition American Idol , he didn’t make it to the on-air rounds. On the following season, he took seventh place on the show.  On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. , listen to how God has used one setback after another in Colton’s life to prepare him for a successful music career that glorifies Jesus.  Connect with us through email at...

From tarot card readings and wearing crystals, to consulting a psychic medium, Jenn Nizza was intrigued about the supernatural. After Jenn was told her own psychic abilities were a “gift from God,” she became a professional psychic.  Jenn realized she was actually being manipulated by the devil when Jesus Christ rescued her from the demonic oppression her psychic activities brought. Hear Jenn shar...

Although Phil Tuttle always had a deep fear of public speaking, God called him to be the pastor of a church and later the CEO of the ministry, Walk Thru the Bible. Over the years, God has continually grown his faith through challenging seasons, including infertility. Listen to how God has used an ordinary man to do extraordinary things for the Gospel on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories . ...

When floodwaters swept through Camp Mystic in the early morning hours of July Fourth, Skyler Derrington and her fellow campers found safety and strength by singing through the storm. After that night, Skyler wrote a song to the tune of “Hallelujah,” which quickly went viral, bringing comfort to many who were affected by the tragedy.   Listen to Skyler and her mom, Lacey, share about the heartbreak...

Becky Thompson and her mom, Susan Pitts, manage the Facebook group Midnight Mom Devotional—a community of women who pray for other moms every night.  After a post about chicken nuggets went viral, the prayer-centered group saw explosive growth and now has over 1.6 million followers. Listen as they share how their community grew from one mom to over 1 million.  “The night is dark and lonely, but Go...

When Britney Higgs went on a high-risk mission to northern Iraq, she met a group of women and girls who had just been rescued from trafficking by ISIS. As she looked into their eyes, they shared heartbreaking stories. Even though they were physically free, many of them wished they had died in captivity. Britney knew that couldn’t be the end of their story.   That moment inspired Britney to create...

When Mike Arena realized he and his family were becoming too busy in life, they took a sabbatical and prayed about what God had in store next. That’s when Mike received an email from his dad with a request that would take him and his wife far away from their comfortable life in Georgia.  Today, Mike and his wife are missionaries in Alaska’s rugged wilderness, where Mike serves as a Christian radio...