Real Faith Stories

Late one night In a New York City bar, all by herself on her birthday, out of nowhere Carla heard the voice of God speak to her. She immediately put her drink down, walked outside and got into a cab where her life was forever changed. That was the beginning of a three year journey which has lead to an amazing transformation in her life and business. Special Guest: Carla Pratico. Links: Meet Carla...

The near-death helicopter crash as a Navy pilot was Ryan’s wake up call. After that moment he began to see how God had been orchestrating divine interventions throughout his entire life. Although many of these interventions/pivots were “packaged” in a way he initially resisted, he began to realize God WAS answering his heart’s cry to lead him into his calling. Ryan’s life message is this: “God WIL...

Isaac could no longer deal with the double life he’d been living for 25 years. So, he methodically planned how he would take his own life while his wife was away on a trip to California. But when she sent him a text saying she was coming home early, that set in motion a series of God-ordained events which powerfully saved him from suicide and completely changed his life. Special Guest: Isaac Benne...

In 2005, Shanyn attended a conference where one of the speakers talked about raising the dead. She remembers thinking, "That's really great. That doesn't happen here. Nice story." And that was the end of it. However, she had no idea that nearly 10 years later, God would use THAT STORY to remarkably change her life and completely free her from her fears. Special Guest: Shanyn Stew...

As a real estate developer in late 2007, Paul was $2.5 million dollars in debt and If he didn't pay, he was going bankrupt. It was right at this time he felt compelled to increase his charitable giving beyond anything he'd ever done before. Many of those around him thought his idea was crazy. Yet 13 months later, despite going thorough America's worst financial crisis since the great d...

In 2018 Robert Owens was declared “The Fittest and Mentally Toughest 66-Year-Old in the World” by Joe De Senna of Spartan Games. Robert says, “Everyone wants to be an overcomer, but nobody wants the battle. Everybody wants to be victorious, but nobody wants to fight through. If you can tolerate it in your life, you won't change it. Everything we want in life lies outside our comfort zone, and...

Amy's parents created the highly acclaimed Sonlight homeschool curriculum and, for over 30 years they've had paid staff who prayed for every facet of their business, from customers to vendors. But it wasn't until they hired an intercessor (yes, a paid intercessor) that they saw their business explode. The results were so remarkable that Amy collaborated with the intercessor they hired...

While Michael was nearing the completion of his finance degree in college, he felt an undeniable calling to become a pastor. Yet, after visiting seminaries all around the country, he sensed God telling him NOT to go, but instead, “get a job.” So he did, as a financial analyst. And that step of faith became the starting point for an amazing journey of experiencing the realization that God wants to...

As a hospice chaplain for over 10 years Bryan has personally witnessed thousands of people breath their very last breath. The difference between those who expressed regret and those who did not? The WORDS they chose to believe about themselves versus the ones they did not. And, Bryan shares the one thing he's found that can destroy regret, even up to the last moment of life. Text "Bryan&q...

It happened during a trip to Israel: Shane and his wife Bridget were praying separately in the Garden of Gethsemane when BOTH sensed God saying, “A transition is coming, will you trust Me?” Then, over the next several years, God undeniably and powerfully orchestrated changes in their faith, family and vocation they never would have imagined. Special Guest: Shane Myers. Links: Meet Shane Launch Glo...

After Cordell surrendered his life to the Lord, he started “knowing” things about people which he later identified as the gift of prophecy. The more he studied and practiced it, the more God used him to powerfully bring hope and encouragement to others both inside and outside the church. In this episode he provides a wonderful framework for stepping into this gift and becoming “naturally supernatu...

Growing up in a militaristic home environment coupled with his Catholic faith, Joseph always felt like he needed to perform in order for God to love him. However, one piece of advice from a billionaire Christian businessman sent him on an 8-month journey that remarkably and permanently changed his relationship with God. Then, Joseph shares how God smashed the idol of self-reliance through a deeply...

Jordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. Find out why. Special Guest: Jordan Raynor. Links: Meet Jordan + His Social Media Links Jordan's Website Jordan's Children's Book: The Creator In You Jordan's Other Books More About The Real Faith Stories Podcast Meet the Host of Real Faith Stories

For eight years Nathaniel had been successfully managing a fast-growing landscaping firm with 45 employees, then the Lord told him to leave all of it and go back to school. Everyone counseled him not to do it. But when he fully surrendered to the Lord’s direction, he experienced clearly miraculous provision. Special Guest: Nathaniel Escobar. Links: Meet Nathaniel The Promise Church Lifestyle Chris...

After selling over 1 million albums and touring around the world with the highly acclaimed alternative rock band, Anberlin, in 2014 Stephen Christian played his last show. He decided it was time to focus on being a husband and father. The plan was working until all his income sources dried up during a 30-day period. It was then the Lord began to show Stephen how He can be trusted with absolutely E...

In his early 20’s Geoff faced a 50-year prison sentence after a business venture with his father went terribly wrong. Then a series of God-ordained events began to unfold which lead to his early release and a business that is now touching the lives of people from all over the country. Special Guest: Geoff Wood. Links: Meet Geoff Geoff's Website Geoff's Instagram Geoff's Facebook Page Find Out More...

Adam Gunton is living proof that God wants to use your story to set other people free. Listen and be amazed. Also, included in the show notes below, be sure to click on the worship song link that was hand-picked for this episode. Special Guest: Adam Gunton. Links: Episode Worship Song: Pour Your Spirit Out (Spotify) Episode Worship Song: Pour Your Spirit Out (YouTube) Meet Adam (About & Social Med...

Through one of the most stressful experiences of my life, I share how God helped me finally break free from the lie of not being enough. Then Dave Charlson shares his story about experiencing God’s life-giving power in weakness. Meet David: https://www.realfaithstories.com/guests/davidcharlson David's Website: http://www. DavidCharlsonCoaching.com Find Out More About The Real Faith Stories Pod...

SUPERNATURAL is the one word that describes Chris Donald's faith walk. From his profound salvation experience at age 18 to the miracles he's seen traveling to 16 nations. What he tells other people of faith is this; "With theory there's no authority," but if you go (and do what the Lord is prompting you to do) you WILL grow and see amazing things. Very simply, as you go you g...

Steve and Wendy Backlund have experienced amazing transformation in their lives because they changed what they said about themselves; this, in turn, powerfully changed what they believed about themselves. Steve says it this way; “Transformation doesn’t come from surrendering your heart, it comes from surrendering your beliefs. And you change your beliefs by changing what you say.” In this episode...

Sean was listening for a fresh new word from the Lord for 2022. He received a verse from Jeremiah 6:16, “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls.” With that, the Lord showed him the power of doing what he already knew to do. Meet Sean: https://www.realfaithstories.com/guests/seanpatterson Sean's...

Troy had been managing his relationship with God on his own terms. Then everything fell apart in his marriage, work and family. It was at this point of brokenness he started to experience a love which profoundly changed his life. Meet Troy: https://www.realfaithstories.com/guests/troymangum Troy's Website and Podcast: https://troymangum.com/home/ https://thekindlingfire.com/ Troy's Book: F...

Lou Santiago is known as one of the greatest modern drummers of all time. Incredibly, at the height of his career, the Lord told him to quit drumming. Then in a dramatic pivot, by faith, Lou went into a vocation he never dreamed he would go into and succeeded beyond anyone's expectations. Meet Lou: https://www.realfaithstories.com/guests/lousantiago Lou's Website: https://www.99centdrumles...

From working 100 hours a week to save his business to a vegetative state after a devastating brain infection, David Howell shares his miraculous story of how prayer literally saved his life and forever changed him. Meet David: https://www.realfaithstories.com/guests/davidhowell David's Website: http://www.aceatlas.com Find out More About the Real Faith Stories Podcast: http://www. RealFaithSto...

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!” Meet Keli: https:...