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

Lisa Edmonds grew up a Southern Baptist preacher’s kid… but trauma at fifteen sent her down a dark path she never imagined. What began as hidden pain spiraled into cutting, alcohol and drug addiction, witchcraft, and a homosexual lifestyle. For decades, she ran from God — angry, numb, and convinced He had abandoned her. But in 2024, everything changed. After decades of darkness, Lisa surrendered —...

When Deena hit her breaking point, she discovered something she never expected— God didn’t change her situation… He changed her instead. In this powerful continuation of her story, Deena opens up about burnout, emotional exhaustion, surrender, identity, and the slow rebuilding process that transformed her from the inside out. Her honesty will speak to anyone walking through a season they didn’t ex...

What do you do when the life you planned suddenly shifts? In this powerful episode of Witness the Wonder, Christina Smith sits down with Deena Trocino, founder of SpeciallyEmpoweredMoms.com, who shares how a surprise pregnancy at 42 and a Down syndrome diagnosis at birth completely changed the trajectory of her life, her ministry, and her family. From leading a thriving youth outreach to navigatin...

In this special Thanksgiving episode of Witness the Wonder , we’re talking about altars of gratitude — the moments where we pause to remember what God has done. In Scripture, God’s people built altars as reminders of His faithfulness. They were altars built to mark the places where He met them, strengthened them, or carried them through. Today, we don’t build stone altars anymore, but we still nee...

Grief shows up in unexpected moments — a memory, a place, even something as simple as a family event… especially during the holidays. In this Wonder Story Highlight, Heather O’Brien , host of the Heal with God Podcast , and I talk honestly about navigating grief, seasonal depression, and what it looks like to feel the emotion, process it, and keep moving forward without staying stuck. For years, I...

Joy and grief—can they really exist together? During the holidays, grief often feels heavier, memories feel sharper, and the ache of who’s missing seems impossible to ignore. But what if joy doesn’t disappear in grief… what if it stands beside it ? In today’s heartfelt conversation, Heather O’Brien (Heal With God Podcast) joins me, Christina Smith, as we talk honestly about navigating holiday grie...

Grief, seasonal depression , and hearing God’s voice —When God woke me at 2 A.M. , I didn’t realize He was preparing me for what I couldn’t yet see and giving me a gift I didn’t know I’d need. One week later, a simple voicemail became a lifeline through loss—and a reminder that God is close to the brokenhearted. Guest host Heather O’Brien ( Heal With God Podcast ) joins me, Christina Smith , as I...

Moments before her daughter’s car flipped multiple times, Emily Meacham sensed a quiet nudge from the Holy Spirit: “Speak protection over her.” Minutes later, the Life360 crash alert no parent wants to see lit up her phone. In this powerful continuation of the Faith on Impact story, Emily and her daughter Faith share how God’s peace and prompting before the crash became undeniable proof of His pre...

Sometimes life can change in an instant. One moment, everything feels normal — and the next, you’re praying for God’s protection. In that moment, prayer isn’t just comforting — it’s powerful. In this week’s Wonder Story Highlight, Middle School Teacher, Faith Meacham shares how a routine drive turned into a life-threatening crash — and how prayer became her greatest weapon in the middle of chaos....

A routine drive. A sudden impact. A car rolling across the intersection. In this episode of Witness the Wonder , dancer and middle school teacher Faith Meacham shares how prayer and a calm, God-given focus helped her escape a devastating crash with minimal injury. Her mom, Emily Meacham , reflects on seeing the mangled car and the unmistakable protection of God over her daughter’s life. You’ll hea...

Sometimes the hardest step of faith is saying yes when you feel unqualified. In this week’s Wonder Story Highlight, Caron Carroll shares how God transformed her fear into bold faith and led her to start a women’s prayer group that reached beyond the walls of the church. Her story reminds us that when we surrender control and trust to God, He equips us for more than we ever imagined. If you have ev...

Ever felt unqualified or too afraid to share your faith? In Part 2, author and evangelist Caron Carroll explains how God led her out of a 40-year “wilderness” mindset and into bold purpose — from simple prayers and everyday conversations to leading street evangelism and prayer tents. Her message is clear: do it afraid. God meets you when you step out. Caron shares practical, Spirit-led ways to lov...

Sometimes the hardest thing to let go of is the very thing keeping you from freedom. In this Wonder Story Highlight, Caron Carroll shares how one act of surrender opened the door to true freedom in Christ. “Jesus doesn't demand that we change before coming to him. He just says, Come as you are.” 🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode, The UnBelieving Believer, on Witness the Wonder 👉 https://...

Have you ever called yourself a Christian but felt like something was missing? Author and evangelist Caron Carroll shares how she broke free from years of religion, shame, and alcohol to find real freedom in Christ. For decades she went through the motions—church on Sunday, faith in words but not in heart. Then everything changed when she finally surrendered to Jesus. In this heartfelt conversatio...

From fighting for justice to facing a brain tumor, Angel Faulk’s story is full of faith, resilience, and purpose. Known as The Fitness Angel, she’s helping women in their 40s, 50s & 60s take back their health and discover strength that starts from the inside out. In this finale, Diagnosis to Destiny, Angel opens up about her health battle, how God turned pain into purpose, and why your mindset...

During more than two decades of waiting for justice, Angel Faulk faced a new and unexpected battle — this time with her health. A sudden loss of hearing led to a devastating diagnosis and the start of a fight that would test her strength, identity, and faith in ways she never imagined. In Part 2 of her story, Angel opens up about the reality of facing a life-threatening brain tumor, the challenges...

A daughter’s love. A mother’s memory. And a 23-year fight for justice. In this powerful conversation, Angel Faulk shares how her mom, Sharon, went missing, how her body was later found across state lines, and why Angel refused to give up. For 23 years she waited for an arrest—and 24 years before her mother’s killer was finally behind bars. Through grief, setbacks, and years of silence, Angel held...

Doctors told Bev McCann she might never sing again. After losing part of her lung, it looked like her music career, and her voice were over. But God had other plans. In this episode of  Witness the Wonder , Bev shares how her songwriting flows straight from the presence of God, the surprising story behind her #1 song, and the moment her journey took an unexpected turn. You’ll also hear how she ste...

When Bev McCann thought her story was over, God stepped in and rewrote it. From a devastating divorce that nearly broke her to a beautiful marriage of 34 years, Bev’s testimony reveals the power of God’s redemption, purpose, and faithfulness. In this candid conversation, she shares how closed doors weren’t a “no” but a “not yet,” and how every season — even the broken ones — prepared her for the m...

Families trapped in modern-day slavery in Pakistan’s brickyards are finding freedom through Victorious Living International's Humanitarian Aid efforts. Bishop Ed Akers shares powerful stories of rescue, restoration, and raising up pastors worldwide. In this conversation, we dive into: How VLI rescues families from multi-generational debt bondage in Pakistan’s brickyards—and why $2,250 = freedom ....

Cancer healed. Debt erased. Blind eyes see and deaf ears hear. These miracle testimonies show that God still heals, provides, and moves in power today. ✨ Join Christina Smith on Witness the Wonder as Ed Akers shares stories from global crusades with Victorious Living International (VLI) : ✨ A young woman dying of liver cancer who was miraculously healed ✨ Deaf ears opened and blind eyes restore...

EP. 12 | From Trauma to Triumph with Missy Maxwell Worton: How Writing Your True Story Brings Healing, Identity, and Freedom While Unlocking Faith, Purpose, and Transformation for Others What happens when you say “yes” to sharing your true story? In this episode of Witness the Wonder , host Christina Smith welcomes back award-winning author, speaker, and publisher Missy Maxwell Worton to share how...

Adoption to Rescue Mission: Missy Maxwell Worton’s True Story of Faith and Courage When Missy Maxwell Worton traveled to Ethiopia to finalize the adoption of her daughter, Favor, she expected a short embassy appointment and a joyful trip home. Instead, she and her husband, Mark, found themselves in a dangerous, high-stakes rescue mission that would test their faith, endurance, and courage at every...

Angie Pedigo found herself in a moment of desperation —funds running out and facing the possibility of having to put a  For Sale  sign on the very house that had become a haven for women in recovery. But what happened next? A divine dream. A bold fast. A miracle check. And a moment so specific, so personal, that only God could have written it. In Part 2 of our conversation, Angie shares powerful s...

✨ What if your messiest season was the start of your breakthrough? Angela didn’t plan to write a book — but when she said “yes” to the nudge, everything changed. This episode gets real about codependency, recovery, and finding freedom when you least expect it. Angela opens up about her journey, the book that started it all (The 12 Steps of Armor), and how surrendering to God’s leading unlocked pu...