GPS: God. People. Stories.

Although Rhett Walker grew up in a Christian home, he lived by his own rules in his teenage years. That was, until his girlfriend became pregnant. Find out how his young journey to parenthood led the Christian singer to see God’s grace on this episode of GPS: God. People Stories.   Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio .  If you’d like to know mo...

Tony Dungy won his first Superbowl during his second year in the NFL. When he was traded and released at 25 years old, he thought his career was over.  On this Father’s Day episode, listen as the former NFL player and coach shares how his faith saw him through many unexpected twists and turns in his career and family—such as becoming a father to 12—nine of them through adoption.   Connect with us...

When Mark Batterson was 22 years old, his church plant in Chicago failed.  “It was embarrassing. It was discouraging. It was a little confusing, to be honest,” Mark said.   However, God used that closed door to redirect Mark to start a church plant in Washington, D.C.—this time with a very different outcome. Today, he’s pastored National Community Church for nearly 30 years and launched Kingdom-fo...

After her first child was born with Down syndrome and her anxiety led to crippling panic attacks, Rebekah Lyons encountered God’s supernatural peace and healing. Rebekah is a wife, mother, Bible teacher, author, and speaker. On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. , she shares how she came to embrace Jesus’ admonition not to let your heart be troubled. Connect with us through email at gps@bi...

Driving fast is something Michael McDowell has done since he was a child. He began racing go-karts when he was eight, and since then he's gone on to win the Daytona 500 in 2021 and the Brickyard 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2023. While he chases track wins with fierce determination, Michael pursues Jesus Christ with even more passion. Listen as he talks about the highs and lows o...

Lee Strobel is a skeptic by nature. With a law degree and a career in investigative journalism, he set out to disprove the merits of Christianity. In his research—all for the purpose of “rescuing” his wife from a local church—he discovered something unexpected.   On this Easter episode, Lee tells us about his investigation into the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and how those three...

Phylicia Masonheimer wasn’t even a teenager yet when she was exposed to and trapped by sexual sin after she stumbled upon a “smut novel” at a garage sale. But after discovering the transformative power of Jesus Christ in her teens, she found that faith in Him empowered her—and can do the same for you. On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. , Phylicia shares how personal struggles can become...

Riley Kehoe was 10 years old when she and her family ran for their lives to escape the massive Thailand tsunami of 2004. The experience shaped Riley's life, leading her to become passionate about courageously living her faith in Jesus and helping others do the same. On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. , hear how Riley has demonstrated bold faith, perseverance, and a desire to help p...

After serving as a missionary in Africa, Brandon Holmes was shocked to discover families in his own hometown struggling with basic necessities. When he learned children were sleeping on the floor of their homes, Brandon and two friends founded "Beds for Kids," a ministry dedicated to providing youth a comfortable place to sleep. On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. , hear Brando...

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains are ministering to residents in Southern California—where recent wildfires claimed at least 29 lives and left thousands of people without homes.   In this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. , chaplain Scott Lasch shares stories from his deployment to offer Christ’s comfort to those devastated by the Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires.  Connect with us t...

Alex Nsengimana was only 6 years old when he and his two siblings survived the Rwandan genocide in 1994. Nearly 1 million other people did not.  On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., Alex shares how he escaped death, discovered eternal life, and forgave the men who acted in violence against him and his family.  Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy G...

All around the world, modern-day slavery and human trafficking devastate millions of lives. After a shocking encounter in Africa, Becky Murray was driven to fight against these injustices. On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. , Becky talks about her journey to begin a ministry dedicated to rescuing and empowering some of the most vulnerable people across the globe.   Connect with us throu...

Michael Cochren is the lead singer for the Christian band Cochren & Co. and uses music to impact people’s lives for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. But he wasn’t always all in for Jesus Christ, as he filled his high school and early college years with alcohol and parties. Find out how Michael’s life changed forever as he sat in his car in a parking lot on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories....

Veronica Miranda is a joyful young woman who is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with people in her community. But her early life was very different. It was marked by her parents’ incarceration, frequent moves, and deaths in her family. She became bitter after she and her siblings were sent to a Christian orphanage.  In this Christmas episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. , Veronica shar...

When Lisa* was a little girl, Thanksgiving meant ordering fast food while family members got drunk and fought. Her traumatic childhood led her to decades of dysfunction, drug abuse, and jail time. During those years of chaos, Lisa had five children.   When Lisa hit rock bottom in 2019, she checked into a Christ-centered residential recovery center in Charlotte, North Carolina. By the grace of God,...

For much of his early life, soccer was everything to Ben Locke. He was on the path to success until health issues—and something more sinister—nearly ended more than just his sports career.  When Ben could no longer rely on his physical abilities, he learned to lean on Jesus Christ and a new talent God revealed. Listen as he shares his journey on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.  Connect...

Growing up, Chip Ingram believed that anything short of constant success meant failure. That all changed when he was invited to a Fellowship of Christian Athletes camp where he traded his ideals of success for salvation in Jesus Christ. Chip now leads Living on the Edge, a ministry that encourages people to live out their faith in Jesus Christ. Hear how Chip’s journey from performance-driven livin...

Hurricane Helene caused torrential floods and mudslides in Western North Carolina—devastating the entire region in late September.  On Saturday, September 27, one North Carolina resident—Ken Fisher—rescued his neighbor and lifelong friend who had been caught up in a landslide and then trapped in a storm drain. Ken shares the terrifying events of that day, and how God is with us in the worst situat...

As a professional bareback bull rider, Todd Pierce had “lots of close calls with life and death situations.” However, his biggest fear lurked within. Find out how Todd overcame a career-ending injury, his deepest fears, and how God lead him to use his rodeo experience to share the love of Jesus Christ on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.   Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham....

Greg Stier didn’t fit in with his family. He was a timid youth surrounded by uncles who were street fighters, bodybuilders, and boxers. Even the Mafia called them the “Crazy Brothers.”  However, in an unlikely turn of events, God led Greg—and his family—out of darkness and called him into ministry. Today, Greg Stier is the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, an organization that equips teenagers t...

Ruth Chou Simons shares her inspiring journey of immigrating from Taiwan to the U.S. to becoming an author, artist, mother of six boys, and founder of GraceLaced—a Christ-centered art company. Ruth explains that she’s always loved being a mom, but struggled through times of frustration when it came to growing a business on top of managing her household. It was during that time when Ruth came to un...

 After a diving accident rendered her quadriplegic, Joni Eareckson Tada went through a dark time in her life. However, just as Joni’s physical life was changed in an instant, her spiritual life also changed quickly--and permanently. Now, Joni is an accomplished writer, singer, podcaster, painter, and advocate for the disabled. Find out how the love of Jesus Christ fills her life with joy and purpo...

Sherrie Fausey has experienced everything from earthquakes to gang violence in the 24 years since she followed God’s leading to become a missionary in Haiti. But she’s also witnessed people experience spiritual and physical healing.  Hear Sherrie talk about how God has guided and protected her through the joys and challenges of her ministry on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. Connect wit...

Lisa Harper was in her 40s when she felt that her plan to adopt a child was looking like a pipe dream. That is, until she received a phone call from some friends in Haiti. She’s now Mom to Missy—a Haitian girl who was so sick she almost didn’t live to see her third birthday. “She was 2½ years old and 19 pounds.” Listen as Lisa shares insight about trusting God wherever He leads. Connect with us th...

On a late November morning, Jillian Myers’ life changed forever when her husband Jason, a local TV meteorologist, died in a helicopter crash.  In the wake of the crash, Jillian’s faith in Jesus carried her through the lowest point in her life. “I’ve surrendered what I never would’ve freely given. And a lot of it is coming from a deep place of trust and recognizing that Jason was the gift God gave...