Real Faith Stories

Jeff and Laura Duncan were living a wonderfully fulfilling life, then 10 years into their marriage the unthinkable happened: Jeff died from a debilitating disease and Laura was now a widow with four young children. Where was God in this? Why did God answer Jeff’s prayers to heal so many others, but then Jeff, who believed God would heal him, passes away just months after his diagnosis? Why now? Wh...

After what seemed like a huge failure, Donna experienced a life changing transformation. What she discovered is that the failure and accompanying feelings of shame and unworthiness were not an attack of the enemy in her life, but an INVITATION to know God at deeper levels she could only have dreamed about. From this deeper relationship with God, she has been able to crush fear and live a life of t...

Matt grew up going to church but never personally experienced the transforming power of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, until his wife encountered the Lord in a dramatic, supernatural way. Through her transformation, Matt became hungrier for God but was stuck in this frustrating cycle of trying to do better but falling back into old behavior patterns. Then he was invited to join an even...

For as long as Kyle could remember, the most dominant feeling he had about himself was that he didn't belong; that he was an "outcast." Because he never felt "good enough" he wound up quitting virtually everything he attempted. Radically changed by God, Kyle is no longer the timid person he once was. Now he communicates with thousands of people weekly about the power of God...

Many people have a sense of God’s calling but struggle with the belief that He wants to actually USE THEM to make a mighty impact. As Andy shares in this episode, the key is directly related to the power of God’s presence. Special Guest: Andy Mason. Links: Meet Andy Heaven in Business Facebook LinkedIn More About the Real Faith Stories Podcast Meet the Host of Real Faith Stories

In a college introduction to business class (which he signed up for on a whim), Bruce had a powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit that has marked him for life. During that encounter the Lord spoke to his heart and said, "If I allow you to go into business and be prosperous, will you give it back to me?" He responded and said "yes." And over the past 30+ years, through multipl...

In 2020 Ted went on a quest to find the answers to three unanswered questions he had always had about marriage. Through research studies, scripture, and neuroscience, he was shocked to find the answers to these questions all pointed to the same place. The findings were so profound, he felt he should share them with his publisher who immediately agreed he needed to write a book about it. And from t...

The Stoll family has partnered with God in their manufacturing business for three generations. Instead of prayer as an afterthought, it is THE CORNERSTONE upon which Stoll Industries continues to grow and flourish. In this episode you'll hear riveting stories of how God is powerfully meeting the needs of the company, it's employees and customers, over and over again. Special Guest: Darris...

When Jennifer was diagnosed with breast cancer, it was an absolute shock. The treatment was a two-year process, but at the beginning of it she said to the Lord, "I will not miss out on joy in the midst of all this." So, she went all in studying what the Bible has to say about the subject of joy and, it changed her life. So much so that she's written a book about it: Simply Joy Rain o...

Several years ago Blair Reynolds experienced such a powerfully transformative moment, he resigned from the job he was in and 14 days later became a Life Consultant. In that role he helps others uncover their true identity - that is, the person God uniquely created them to be. He says, "The world is craving the revelation of your true identity, and the things that we put in place of that, such...

As a real estate investor in over 2,500 deals the past 30 years, Dan has experienced his fair share of intense, stressful, and anxious moments. However, in 2018 he made a commitment, in writing, to give his life and business completely to the Lord as Master Owner of everything. Since then, he’s experienced “a peace that surpasses human understanding.” Special Guest: Dan Rudat. Links: Meet Dan Dan'...

Benjamin Nolot is a modern-day abolitionist working to expose and end sex trafficking and its underlying roots connected with prostitution and the porn industry. His documentaries, which have won over 24 film festival honors, have been viewed nearly 35 million times around the world. As a result of this work, he has received consultative status with the United Nations and has advised governments a...

Leray was on top of the world having been honored twice by Ernst & Young, Merrill Lynch and Inc. Magazine as an elite CEO/entrepreneur of a food service company with 250 employees. Then he was FIRED. This led him into an intense 18-month period of seeking God. As a result, he experienced a change in the trajectory of his life that is now impacting CEOs all over the world; proving that when lif...

In her early 20's Cheryl experienced the power of the Holy Spirit in a way that super-charged her faith. From that time forward God has consistently given her a vision that's BEYOND her RESOURCES which continually invites her into thinking bigger and trusting Him more. Special Guest: Cheryl Stauffer. Links: Meet Cheryl Cheryl's Website Crimson Design Group | Facebook Crimson Design Group |...

In today’s world, you can buy a position, elevate yourself, and then claim that you’re walking in the favor of God. You can manipulate others to achieve results, and then claim that you have found favor with God. You can be visibly prosperous as a result of non-stop grinding and anxious toil and convince yourself and others that your “prosperity” is evidence of God’s favor. This all begs the quest...

One day in the family room of his home, Jim heard his teenage son speak in a demonic voice that he says, “literally sounded like it was from the pit of hell.” Because that experience shook him so deeply, he went all-in learning as much as he could about the Holy Spirit and His power. He had no idea how dramatically that search was going to impact his life. Special Guest: Jim Harris. Links: Meet Dr...

Jed had always dreamed of making a powerful impact in the world by being a full-time filmmaker. Yet, after having the electricity shut off multiple times, almost losing his home to foreclosure, and living virtually hand to mouth for five years with his wife and six children, in desperation he met with a friend who gave him advice that led to a MAJOR decision that shifted EVERYTHING in his business...

Keli was home alone at night with her young daughters in a remote South American village while her husband was gone on a supply run. She heard the door open, and when she went out to check, there stood a man with a knife who had just said to his friends that he was going to rape and kill her. That’s when Keli heard God say to her heart, “I’m with you, I’m with you, I’m with you!” Special Guest: Ke...

Shawn was at the absolute darkest place in his life: addicted to heroin and meth, selling drugs, a DJ at a strip club, and facing a federal indictment for obtaining drugs from a police narcotics evidence locker. He knew he was supposed to move away from where he lived and try to make a fresh start. So, with $272 to his name, he went to another city and checked into a low-end weekly rate hotel. It...

Jamie Winship spent nearly 30 years living and working in conflict zones, and during that time he has learned an important truth: all human conflict originates from fear, and fear originates from a false view of God, ourselves, and others. Until we exchange what's false for what's real, we will never experience being fully alive, fully human, and fully free. This exchange starts with one c...

Sexually abused at age 11. Shot down at age 17 and left for dead. Addicted to sex, money, porn, fame. Full of anxiety, depression, and pride. Then God met him right where he was by using a Christian college student who asked him questions about his identity and purpose; then later, used her again to deliver him from suicide via a social media post at exactly the right moment. Since then, EVERYTHIN...

Two years after leaving her corporate banking career to be home with her newborn son, Jaime cried out to God for a billion dollar idea that would change the world and leave a legacy for her family. Here's what happened next. Special Guest: Jaime Cross. Links: Meet Jaime Home - MIG Living Homepage - The HER Effect® - Rise. Run. Become. The HER Effect | Facebook Jaime Cross - YouTube More About...

Josh & Ashlee Latimer were "minding their own business" when seemingly, out of the blue, God tells them to move to Costa Rica. Then everything miraculously lined up for them to make the move. But after arriving there it got ugly. Really ugly. Yet they wouldn’t trade their experiences for anything because God was preparing them to make an even greater impact then they could have imagi...

Imagine at six years old, you wake up one morning to find that both of your parents have left you - literally abandoned you - and they're not coming back. Now you're an orphan. What Luke Redus experienced from that moment forward is both heart-wrenching and ultimately, awe-inspiring. Links: Meet Luke Luke's Website | Compassion United Book That Luke References: The Supernatural Ways of Roy...

Melvin grew up in South Africa living in a tin shack with his parents and five siblings. At seven years old, because of a deeply painful experience, he made a vow to free himself from the bonds of poverty. Through an amazing series of God-ordained events, he eventually became one of eight Zig Ziglar Platinum Speaker/Trainers in the world. Melvin ultimately credits all of this to one critical thing...