Story Behind

90-year-old veteran, Bill Rodgers of New Hampshire, goes skydiving once a year for a very special reason.    AND   Actors Jonathan Roumie of "The Chosen" and "Reagan" star Dennis Quaid recently did a humorous back-and-forth in their respective characters.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/veteran-goes-skydiving-to-honor-late-wife/  ...

6 sisters beat the world record for the highest combined age of six siblings.   AND   Buckle up and get ready to be misty-eyed as you read about a love story made for the movies.    To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!  https://www.godupdates.com/6-sisters-world-record/   https://www.godupdates.com/bet-in-school-yearbook-comes-true/   Discover more Christian podca...

A 105-year-old woman gets her master's degree after waiting more than 80 years for it.   AND   Kirsten and Jason Clawson were married in 2022 after both losing their spouses to cancer.    To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/105-year-old-woman-gets-her-masters-degree-after-84-years/   https://www.godupdates.com/kirsten-and-jason-clawson/...

A precious young man gives heartwarming explanation of how God answers prayers.   AND   Newlyweds Joshua and Elizabeth Colbert were not only born on the same day but also at the same hospital just 6 hours apart.    To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/young-man-explanation-of-how-god-answers-prayers/   https://www.godupdates.com/couple-b...

An elderly woman with dementia has no problem remembering Jesus and His love for her.   AND   6-year-old Zola Tomic talked to Jesus while doctors worked to save her in the hospital.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/woman-with-dementia-remembers-jesus/   https://www.godupdates.com/6-year-old-talked-to-jesus-zola-tomic/   Discover mo...

In a heartwarming tale of loyalty and courage, a devoted dog named Blue ran four miles to alert others that his owner desperately needed help.    AND   Four soldiers are adopting the dogs they fell in love with while deployed overseas.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/dog-ran-four-miles-to-save-owner/   https://www.godupdates.com/s...

Sweet little boy has a precious mealtime prayer and it will totally melt your heart.   AND   Kelly Clarkson calls these 5 sorority sisters "Rad Humans" when they see a vehicle go off the road, and they race to save a mom and two kids from their sinking car!   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/childs-mealtime-meal-melts-hearts/   https...

Cristian Ramirez was found 22 hours after he went missing during a family camping trip.   AND   Rachel Burns, a courageous 22-year-old mother from Northern Ireland, received devastating news shortly after celebrating her daughter Raeya's first birthday.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/cristian-ramirez-was-found-miracle/   https://...

Levi Wright gave his parents a chance to say goodbye. His rodeo star father, Spencer Wright, and his wife need prayers after taking their son Levi off life support.   AND   Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith sits down with Gary Sinise for an interview about his late son’s 5-year cancer journey.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/le...

Robert Irwin gets emotional as he discusses the impact his late father had on the lives of others.   AND   When Joey Marsico lost his foot, he didn't fret. Instead, this little boy comforts his mom, who is in tears as she sees him for the first time after his accident.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/robert-irwin-gets-emotional-fa...

When little Harvey finds out he’s finally adopted, the 6-year-old’s reaction is just too precious. What a joyful moment!   AND   Distraught mom Gena Wilson reunited with her missing baby boy after a determined stranger found the child just in time!   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/finally-adopted-6-year-old-harvey/   https://www.go...

Lucy Morgan passed away from a freak accident on a family vacation.   AND   A day after the bride was riding in the bed of a truck and flew out, a Utah couple married and started sharing about safely securing vehicle items on the road.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/lucy-morgan-freak-badminton-accident/   https://www.godupdates.c...

Kevin Costner hits the Red Carpet surrounded by his kids and surprises them with emotional reaction.   AND   Michael Cloyd is getting a second chance after a family took in this homeless 73-year-old veteran and changed his life.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/kevin-costner-red-carpet/ https://www.godupdates.com/michael-cloyd-home...

Thanks to human kindness, a hardworking veteran can finally retire.   AND   This new movie, ‘Reagan,’ with Dennis Quaid, brings to life the inspiring story of Ronald Reagan’s rise to the presidency.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/veteran-can-retire-after-strangers-raise-money/   https://www.godupdates.com/movie-with-dennis-quaid-...

A young woman has been returned to her father after missing and being kidnapped two years ago.    AND   While March is Reba McEntire's birthday month, it's also the month she lost her beautiful, inspiring mother and her band.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/daughter-reunited-with-dad/   https://www.godupdates.com/reba-mcentire-los...

Bruce Springsteen signed a student’s note for school, excusing them for their absence.   AND   Michael W. Smith performs an unforgettable rendition of ‘In Christ Alone.’     To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/bruce-springsteen-signed-note/   https://www.godupdates.com/michael-w-smith-performs-in-christ-alone/   Discover more Christian...

Eight months ago, Mary Lou Retton was fighting for her life. Today, she is thankful to God and her four daughters.   AND   Lulu Gribbin,15, took a beach trip with her mom, twin sister Ellie, friends, and their moms.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/mary-lou-retton-fighting-for-her-life-update/   https://www.godupdates.com/lulu-grib...

After pulling Waylon Saunders’ lifeless body from a pool, the toddler without a pulse spent three hours technically dead.   AND   Mom awakes to realize her husband isn't breathing and has passed away, leaving her to raise her 8 kids alone.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/toddler-without-a-pulse-waylon-saunders/   https://www.godup...

Chip and Joanna Gaines have a rule in their home: You cannot use social media until the summer before going to college.   AND   In the bustling streets of Sacramento, California, Lauren Jope found herself in a moment of unexpected heroism.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/chip-and-joanna-gaines-no-social-media/   https://www.godupd...

Considering the morals in Hollywood, you may not expect Lenny Kravitz and celibacy to go hand-in-hand.   AND   A tragedy became a story of miracles about a baby boy born with extra skin that shocked the doctors.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/lenny-kravitz-celibacy/   https://www.godupdates.com/tomm-tennent-born-with-extra-skin/...

A dog in England tragically passed away in an apartment fire, but not before saving his owner's life.   AND   A school bus driver passes out in Michigan, leaving a vehicle full of children in serious peril.    To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/dog-saved-owner-from-fire/   https://www.godupdates.com/bus-driver-passes-out-in-michigan/  ...

A homeless man’s life changed for the better, all because of the unconditional love of one sweet dog.   AND   A drive-thru employee, without hesitation, leaps into action to help an unresponsive child.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/homeless-mans-life-changed/   https://www.godupdates.com/drive-thru-employee-saves-child/   Discov...

It was heartbreaking to hear of gospel and contemporary Christian artist Mandisa’s death back in April.   AND   Rescuers' hearts break as they find puppies in a dumpster, but love transforms them.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/mandisa-s-death-danny-gokey-christian-singer/   https://www.godupdates.com/puppies-in-dumpster/   Disco...

Amanda Rector was reunited with her biological son in a Walmart. The two of them hadn’t been together for 18 years.   AND   Country music singer Alan Jackson has announced his plans to extend his farewell concert tour as he battles his sickness.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/reunited-biological-son/   https://www.godupdates.com/...

A father and stepfather walk down the aisle together with the bride on her special day.   AND   Earlier this spring, a Good Samaritan who thought she was rescuing kittens took possession of babies of an entirely different sort!   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/father-and-stepfather-walk-down-the-aisle/   https://www.godupdates.com/...