Story Behind

When it comes to Bette Midler songs, ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ is undeniably one of her biggest hits. But now, the renowned singer says she’s preparing to “fade away.” And so, she’s opening up about nearly passing on one of her most iconic tunes, as well as calling out a few songs she regrets ever recording. AND Suspicions arose after two sanitation workers noticed a car parked in an unusual locatio...

A bear chases a skier down a mountain slope in an alarming incident on the slopes. How terrifying, for the man fleeing for his life, and the powerless onlookers rooting for the guy to escape. One family in Long Island, New York was scolded through an anonymous letter for leaving up their Christmas lights for too long. And that insensitive letter led a community to rally around that family when the...

When a 3-year-old boy and his dog were heartlessly abandoned at a cemetery right before Christmas, the community sent a wave of support. AND A couple divorced, and 55 years later found themselves again united in matrimony. To see photos and videos associated with this episode, visit GodUpdates! Couple Divorced In 1965 And Then Found Each Other Again 55 Years Later: https://www.godupdates.com/coupl...

A wedding gift for a newlywed couple was not opened until 9 years after their wedding day. And what they found was priceless. AND It was just an ordinary day at work for one Walt Disney World employee until they noticed that something seemed very wrong during one customer's phone order to buy tickets. Imagine fearing for your safety but being under the watchful eye of the very person who threatene...

In the parking lot of the Kentucky Humane Society, someone left a dog named Ethan for dead. Given his terrible condition, the workers didn’t have much hope for him at first. But over the next few days, Ethan amazed them with his transformation and inspired the entire community! AND After Lois and PJ Connor enjoyed more than 50 years together in marriage, the Ohio couple died hours apart while hold...

Doctors urged Tim Tebow’s mom to end her pregnancy because of its many complications, but she refused. And now, Tim shares the moving story. AND When 5 sisters unexpectedly lost their mother, God gave a “new mission” to their aunt and uncle. And they are putting all of their trust in Him as they set out to raise these orphaned children. To see videos and photos associated with this episode, visit...

After 20 years of working in the same apartment building in New York, a cleaning lady lost her job. And when the residents found out, they did something incredible for her! Dwayne Johnson’s dad had a ‘complicated’ relationship with his son. And now, The Rock is opening up about it and how it shaped his own life. To see photos and videos associated with this episode, visit GodUpdates! Dwayne Johnso...

Musician Luke Smallbone of For King & Country revealed the real-life story behind ‘Need You More,' one of the most intimate songs on the band’s new album. It is the story of how he witnessed the lifeless body of his son and how it inspired the popular song. AND Marriage. We dream about it when we're young and as we grow up, we dream about growing old together. But what happens when your husband di...

CNN reporter Sara Sidner couldn’t hold back tears during a live broadcast as she reflected upon the widespread grief caused by the coronavirus pandemic. And the touching moment really hit home. One son hands his work-from-home mom a drawing and it broke her heart. She shared the photo online, and it hit close to home for so many people. To see photos and videos referenced in this episode, visit Go...

Double amputee Jessica Long is tired of strangers shaming her for parking in a handicapped spot simply because she doesn’t “look” the part. So she took to social media and her words are powerful! AND A laid-off preschool teacher learns that God doesn't just provide, He surpasses our needs. To see photos and videos associated with these stories, visit GodUpdates at: https://www.godupdates.com/laid-...

When a young mom of quadruplets unexpectedly passes away, her loved ones were devastated. But her strong faith inspires her family to hold on and keep moving forward. AND The story behind the celebrity phone call has us cracking up! Legendary actor Marlon Brando once called Carol Burnett out of the blue. And Carol shares the hilarious reason the unexpected phone call had her in “heaven and hell” a...

After an angry customer threw a drink at a pregnant fast-food worker, a good samaritan went out of her way to make it right. AND A daughter who thought she'd ‘never have kids' gives birth just weeks after her own mother serves as surrogate for her! To see photos and videos associated with this episode, visit GodUpdates! Daughter Who’d ‘Never Have Kids’ Gives Birth Just Weeks After Her Mother Is Su...

In the hit TV show Blue Bloods, Tom Selleck, and actor Donnie Wahlberg play the role of father and son. But in this real-life positive news story, Donnie’s act of kindness inspired Tom to follow up with his own! AND When a homeless mom Shannon Loveless saw Sacramento police officers Johnny Le and Tim Yee coming toward her family, she thought they were in trouble. But this inspiring short story is...

After Leslie McCaddon lost her veteran husband, she and her children met Gary Sinise at the Snowball Express program put on by the actor’s foundation. Gary made a promise to Leslie that day and honored it for years to come. And Leslie recalls how it helped bring redemption to the family’s story of tragedy. See photos and videos associated with this story, and see Leslie's story in her own words at...

Dad, Trenton Brown, sings The National Anthem impromptu at a high school basketball game after the sound system fails. And the talented man not only stunned the crowd with his amazing voice but saved the day in this positive news story, too! Audrey Bell certainly didn't expect good to come from her and her twin sister's DNA test results as it uncovered a dark family mystery involving their dad's t...

Candace Cameron Bure’s Christian beliefs and lifestyle often draw criticism and ridicule from Hollywood. But, when an uproar arose from the Christian community over a photo taken of her and her husband, it came as a shock to her. AND There’s no question, Drew Kohn is a modern-day miracle. Following an awful motorcycle accident, doctors declared him brain dead, reeling off a long list of things he’...

One simple act of kindness from a stranger came at just the right time for a recent widow named Juanita. And the thoughtful deed left the woman both in tears and in awe of God’s goodness! When doctors told Evgeny Anisimov he had a baby with Down syndrome, his wife wanted to give the child up. But instead, this brave dad sacrificed everything so he could raise his beautiful son alone. And he’s comm...

Have you ever hidden a message somewhere? Perhaps in a book, or inscribed on a tree? You aren't the only one. There is a story behind the secret inscription only 3 people know on the wedding ring of Queen Elizabeth. AND After hearing the shaken baby syndrome story of 2-month-old Easton, LeAnne and Eric Stadler realized God had put them in his life for a reason. To see photos and videos associated...

From the show Blue Bloods, Donnie Wahlberg gave one waitress a shock after he left her a huge tip of $2,020 on his lunch bill. How generous! AND An image of a doctor holding a lonely, elderly patient in the ICU was taken by Go Nakamura. The photographer had his camera in the hospital at the right time to capture the heart-wrenching moment. And the photo went viral for showing the brutal reality of...

Dolly Parton and Carl Dean, her husband, have been married for more than 50 years. And even though Dolly loves the spotlight, you'll rarely see her husband in front of the crowds. Here's the reason why. And The giant Bible used by Joe Biden at the Presidential Inauguration Day has a long history. Here’s the story behind this 127-year-old family heirloom! To see photos and videos referenced in this...

Erica Morales didn’t get a chance to give her quadruplets names or even hold them before she tragically passed away. And while Carlos Morales misses his wife dearly, the four beautiful blessings God gave him gives him the strength to keep going. AND Christian celebrity Dennis Quaid battled cocaine addiction along with plenty of other demons before finally getting clean and finding Jesus. After kee...

When Teo Jordan, a teen working at Kroger in Kentucky, overheard a cashier telling an elderly man to put back the items he couldn’t afford, the young man instantly stepped in. And the simple act of kindness has so many praising the humble teen! Cassi Free tragically lost her 9-year-old son Andrew on a boating trip after carbon monoxide levels in his blood went sky high. Now she’s warning everyone...

Life changed dramatically when father-of-7 Dakota Nelson lost his wife suddenly. But the widower’s story of loss turned into an inspirational Christmas story of hope when a stranger showed up with a huge surprise. AND A grizzly bear charges and barely misses a UPS delivery man. . . and the security cameras capture the whole scary encounter! See videos and photos associated with these stories at: h...

Off-duty firefighter Sivad Johnson was enjoying a day at the river with his 10-year-old daughter when he spotted three girls in trouble. The brave dad wasted no time jumping in to save them. AND Divine intervention leads fishermen to find a mystery woman floating at sea and realize that she's been missing for two years. See videos and photos associated with these stories on GodUpdates: https://www...

Following a school bus crash, a heroic bus driver named Johnathon Grayer used the last moments of his life to save as many kids as he could. AND A heartbreaking Shannen Doherty update reveals that the star’s cancer has returned. Now, she’s planning when she will say goodbye to her family and loved ones. See photos and videos associated with these podcasts at: https://www.godupdates.com/school-bus-...