Witness the Wonder: God Stories of Faith, Miracles and Supernatural Signs for Hope in Everyday Life

What happens when a sitting U.S. Congressman survives not one but multiple life threatening events in the same year? In this episode of Witness the Wonder, Congressman Barry Loudermilk shares his extraordinary personal testimony of faith, survival, and God's protection. He recounts being targeted in the 2017 Congressional Baseball Shooting, where 22 bullets were fired and none hit him, a near...

As America celebrates its 250th birthday , discover the documented miracles, divine providence, and God stories throughout American history that most of us never learned in history class. In this special America 250 episode of Witness the Wonder , Congressman Barry Loudermilk , best selling author of, And Then They Prayed , shares remarkable stories of faith, answered prayer, and miraculous interv...

After one year of hearing Christian testimonies, miracle stories, answered prayers, and incredible God stories, I thought the miracles would be what changed me most. I was wrong. In this special one-year anniversary episode of Witness the Wonder , I reflect on what God has taught me after a year of sitting with people whose lives have been transformed by His faithfulness. From miraculous healings...

She hated God, drank, did drugs, and smoked two packs a day — and believed she was too far gone for God to ever want her. Then one Sunday changed everything. Kristin Kurtz didn't grow up in church. She grew up in chaos — constant moves, trauma, and a deep belief that if God existed, He wouldn't want anything to do with her. By her teens she was numbing the pain with alcohol, drugs, and cig...

A powerful God story of redemption, hearing God's voice, and discovering a family revival legacy that had been hidden for generations. Maggie Kavanaugh never planned to move to Tennessee. In fact, she fought the idea. But after a prophetic encounter changed the direction of her life, she found herself walking a path that would eventually uncover a remarkable piece of her family's history....

Maggie Kavanaugh shares her testimony of addiction, shame, destructive choices, trauma, and the moment Jesus radically transformed her life. Before ministry, before speaking, and before helping others find healing and freedom, Maggie describes herself as a walking testimony of destruction. What began as a search for love, identity, and acceptance eventually spiraled into addiction, broken relation...

In this deeply personal episode of Witness the Wonder, Host Christina Smith shares her own miraculous journey through infertility and the powerful lesson of surrender that became one of the most transformational seasons of her life. After being told by specialists that conceiving was medically impossible, Christina found herself at a crossroads: Would she continue striving, obsessing, and trying t...

Macc Fenner was kidnapped by a gang, held at gunpoint, and raised his daughter alone — but this supernatural testimony doesn't end where you'd expect. God had a wild plan that changed everything. What happens when a man who survived poverty, abuse, and gang violence finally runs out of road? For Macc Fenner, that's exactly when the miracle started. In this episode of Witness the Wonder...

What do you do when a dream you’ve spent 25 years working toward almost destroys you? In this episode of Witness the Wonder, Alison Gieschen shares her story of surviving a life-threatening storm at sea that left her shaken, afraid, and wondering if she could keep going. What began as a lifelong dream to sail around the world quickly turned into a fight for survival when massive waves overtook the...

He was nine months old when his father threw him to the police… and then walked away from the family. Sean Teis grew up without a dad, later lost the man who stepped in as a father figure, and wrestled with a question many people carry deep inside: Can I really trust God as Father? In this conversation, Sean shares his personal story of growing up fatherless, navigating abandonment, and discoverin...

She was trafficked at 17, attempted suicide, lost everything in a hurricane, and God refused to let go. Jeanne Roberson’s story is a powerful God story and one of the most raw and redemptive personal faith journeys you’ll hear. This is more than a testimony, it’s a real account of what happens when someone experiences God in the middle of brokenness. Jeanne was groomed at 17 and spent the next 21...

What do you do when nothing seems to be working? When their son began experiencing severe autism symptoms, Josh and Shelly Hankins were out of answers. As autism parents, they found themselves navigating overwhelming behaviors, unanswered questions, and a season that felt impossible to understand. In this episode of Witness the Wonder , they share the reality of what they walked through, what they...

What would you do if you had no income for over two years? In this episode of Witness the Wonder , Josh and Shelly Hankins share their powerful story of walking through 27 months with no income…and still seeing every bill paid. They open up about the uncertainty, the questions, and the unexpected peace they experienced in the middle of it all. This conversation is a reminder that even in seasons t...

When life suddenly falls apart, where do you find hope? In this episode of  Witness the Wonder , Jenilee Samuel , Host of Java with Jen , shares the powerful story of what happened after a devastating hurricane flooded her family’s home and turned their world upside down. Instead of focusing only on what they lost, Jenilee learned something that changed how her entire family experienced the storm:...

Have you ever felt completely unqualified for the exact thing God is asking you to do? You are not alone. In this episode of Witness the Wonder, Melissa Lea Hughes opens up about the reality of imposter syndrome , the fear of being misunderstood, and why experiencing what she calls the “ cringe factor ” may actually be the greatest sign that you are right where God wants you. Melissa shares the po...

When Todd Coconato was a child actor in Hollywood, he thought he was living the dream. He was surrounded by celebrities, parties, and everything the world calls success. But none of that mattered the night he was stabbed nine times, including once in the heart, and bleeding out in his car. In this powerful conversation, Todd shares how, in that moment between life and death, he heard the audible v...

In this episode of Witness the Wonder, host Christina Smith sits down with publisher Missy Maxwell Worton and editor Donna Bess to talk about Resilience: The Rise After the Fall , a powerful anthology featuring 22 true stories of women who have walked through loss, failure, betrayal, and starting over. This conversation explores why our stories matter, how healing often comes through telling the t...

Host Christina Smith sits down with Pastor Duke White Jr. for an honest conversation about failure and the unexpected way God uses it to transform our lives. Together, they explore how failure is not the end of the story but often the place where faith, surrender, and community become essential. Duke shares personal insights on the pressure of comparison, the temptation to measure success by perfo...

Failure has a way of making us question everything, our calling, our obedience, and whether we heard God correctly in the first place. In this episode of Witness the Wonder , Pastor Duke White Jr. shares his honest journey through seasons that felt like failure, disappointment, and emotional isolation, even while continuing to lead and serve others. Duke opens up about investing years into a visio...

What do you hold onto when everything else is stripped away? In this powerful episode of Witness the Wonder,  Charlene Quint shares her story of leaving a 21 year abusive marriage, losing nearly everything she once relied on, and discovering that God was still there when nothing else remained. Charlene opens up about the faith it took to walk away, the painful realities many women face in silence,...

In Part 2 of Chelsea Fain’s story, she shares how God met her after divorce , loss, church hurt , and a l ife-threatening medical crisis, and how He began revealing where He had been in every painful season she walked through. This episode is for anyone who has trusted God and still found themselves walking through loss, trauma, divorce, or unanswered questions. Through healing, reflection, and Sc...

What do you do when God is warning you, but everything in you wants to move forward anyway? In this episode of Witness the Wonder , Chelsea Fain shares the part of her story where faith became deeply personal. Not because things worked out, but because they did not. From ignoring red flags and spiritual warnings to walking through abuse, prayer filled endurance, and the painful decision to leave,...

What if the lack of peace or joy you’re feeling isn’t because you’re doing too little — but because you’re doing things God never asked you to carry? In this Season 2 premiere of Witness the Wonder , Christina Smith is joined by John "JR" Rennie, founder of Brushfire Ministry and author of Divine Design , for an honest and hope-filled conversation about alignment, identity, and purpose....

Before you set g oals for 2026, ask God this question: “ What do You want my 2026 to look like?” If you’re thinking about New Year’s resolutions for 2026 , this Season 1 finale of Witness the Wonder will help you shift from pressure filled plans to God led vision. In this episode, Christina Smith shares a Christian New Year’s message about inviting God into your planning process, then rewinds the...

In this special Christmas Miracle episode of Witness the Wonder , host Christina Smith is joined by Anne Day and Angel Faulk to share real stories of how God showed up during some of their most difficult Christmas seasons. Anne shares her journey through financial hardship, adoption uncertainty, and a life-altering medical diagnosis. In the middle of fear and unanswered questions, God provided in...