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Story Behind
by Story Behind
Story Behind is a Christian podcast sharing true stories of God at work in the lives of ordinary people: from answered prayers and unexpected miracles to everyday heroes, extraordinary courage, and the good news happening in our world today.Each episode goes beyond the headlines to uncover the remarkable people, moments, and circumstances behind these stories. Discover how God is moving through people, families, and communities, and find hope in the places you might least expect it.From the team behind GodTube and GodUpdates, Story Behind brings you the good news worth knowing and the stories worth sharing. Follow each week to discover how God is still at work in our lives.
Episodes
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Man Receives Postcard From His Late Parents 26 Years After They Sent It
Bob Sheppard received an unexpected gift when a long-lost postcard from his late parents arrived in his mailbox 26 years after they mailed it from Copenhagen, Denmark. Having lost both parents, including his father during the pandemic when he couldn't say goodbye, Bob calls the mysterious…
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9 College Students Rescued After Getting Lost on Kentucky Hiking Trail at Night
Nine college students were rescued after getting lost in Kentucky's Red River Gorge while hiking near the dangerous Indian Staircase trail to watch the sunset. With darkness falling, little water, and steep cliffs nearby, the students called 911, and the Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team guided...
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Golden Retriever Helps Care for Owner With Alzheimer's and Keeps Her Safe
When Donna Aho was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, her 10-year-old golden retriever, Skye, became more than a beloved pet, stepping into the role of a loving caregiver and faithful protector. Once rescued from a puppy mill, Skye now watches over Donna, alerts her husband, Michael, when...
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William Shatner and Daughter Melanie Beat Cancer After Supporting Each Other Through Treatment
Star Trek actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, faced frightening cancer diagnoses just one year apart, with William battling stage 4 melanoma and Melanie undergoing treatment for aggressive breast cancer. Through chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and emotional moments…
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Dad Donates Part of His Liver to Save Baby Son's Life on His Birthday
New York father Brian gave his baby boy, Benjamin, the ultimate birthday gift when he donated part of his liver to save his son's life on his own birthday. Diagnosed shortly after birth with a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder called OTC deficiency, Benjamin desperately needed a liver...
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Twins Celebrate 100th Birthday Together and Share Their Secrets to a Long Life
Twins Jane Southwick and Bill Abbott celebrated their 100th birthday together, marking a century of family memories, remarkable adventures, and resilience through life's challenges. Born in Hawaii in 1926, the twins have lived through World War II, personal loss, and countless milestones, and now...
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9-Year-Old Finds Uncle’s Wedding Ring in Minnesota Lake 10 Years After It Vanished
Stephen Meyers thought his wedding ring was gone for good after losing it while swimming in Minnesota’s Lake Belle Taine 10 years ago, despite his family repeatedly searching for it. Then his 9-year-old niece, Harper, spotted the ring shimmering in shallow water, making an especially meaningful...
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17 Labor and Delivery Nurses Are Pregnant at the Same Ohio Hospital
Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, is experiencing a remarkable baby boom, with 17 labor and delivery nurses expecting babies of their own. Some are first-time moms, while others are growing their families alongside close friends and coworkers, including two nurses who trust each other so...
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Dad Loses Leg Saving 2-Year-Old Daughter From Oncoming Truck
California dad Jordan Stannard lost his left leg after pushing his 2-year-old daughter, Sadie, to safety moments before an oncoming pickup truck struck him. Despite serious injuries and hours of daily physical therapy, the father of two is determined to recover, return to an active life, and…
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Woman Marries Organ Donor’s Brother Decades After Life-Saving Liver Transplant
Brooklyn Dotson was given just three days to live before receiving a life-saving liver transplant from 10-year-old organ donor Michael Waters, who died in a car accident. Decades later, Brooklyn’s connection to Michael’s family became an extraordinary love story when her childhood friendship with...
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School Staff Save Student After Cardiac Arrest in Band Class
California high school sophomore Mark Moon went into sudden cardiac arrest during band class, prompting school staff to spring into action with CPR, an AED, and a coordinated emergency response. The AED shocked Mark’s heart back into rhythm, and after receiving further treatment at the hospital…
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Hero Kids Rescue Missing Dog Days After Terrifying Car Crash
A group of kids paddleboarding in Vermilion, Ohio, helped rescue Sugar, an injured dog who had been missing for days after being thrown from a vehicle during a terrifying rollover crash. Ten-year-old Maverick Sharon spotted Sugar trapped among rocks along the shoreline, setting off a rescue...
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Alabama First Responder Reunites With Baby Whose Life He Saved
Alabama firefighter and paramedic Justin Ramsey helped save newborn baby John after the infant had gone nearly 10 minutes without breathing, finally opening his eyes and taking a breath during the ambulance ride. Months later, the first responder reunited with the healthy, smiling baby in an...
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Couple Celebrates 80 Years of Marriage After Falling in Love as Teenagers
Kermit and Betty Eastman, both 99, celebrated an incredible 80 years of marriage after a love story that began as teenagers in Minnesota and endured Kermit’s World War II service. After raising generations of family together, the couple says the secret to their long marriage is simple: honesty…
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Toddler Found Alive in Hospital Morgue Hours After Being Declared Dead
An Arizona family experienced an extraordinary turn of events after 18-month-old Vincent Lorenzo Fiorino was pulled from a backyard swimming pool and declared dead at the hospital. Hours later, a medical examiner’s transporter discovered the toddler was still breathing with a pulse, and Vincent…
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Couple Raises 37 Children Through Adoption, Faith and an Open Door
Paul and Jeane Briggs never planned on having a mega-family, but over nearly 50 years, their family grew to 37 children, including 32 adopted children and five biological children. Guided by prayer and a willingness to welcome children in need, the West Virginia couple built a remarkable legacy…
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Adopted Identical Twins Reunite After Families Discover the Truth 3,000 Miles Apart
Two families living 3,000 miles apart discovered that their adopted daughters, Olivia Coogle and Emaline Ricketts, were actually identical twins after one mother spotted an unmistakable resemblance in a photo shared by an adoption group. Separated after being left at the same orphanage in China,...
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Yellowstone Bison Attack Sends Grandfather 8 Feet Into the Air
A Yellowstone bison attack left 65-year-old Carl McDaniel with a femur broken in four places after the animal charged and threw him roughly eight feet into the air as he tried to draw it away from his 13-year-old grandson. Though the bison stood over him and could have attacked again, Carl...
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84-Year-Old Train Manager Proves You're Never Too Old to Love What You Do | Seniors in Tennessee Had a Fun Day On the Slip and Slide
An 84-year-old train manager in the U.K. has never quit doing what he loves. Bob Carpenter is one of London’s oldest train managers. AND Seniors in Tennessee had a fun day on the slip-and-slide, one they will never forget. Who says summer fun has an age limit? To see videos and photos referenced…
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12-Year-Old Girl Saves Friend After She Has a Seizure in Ocean | 12-Year-Old Boy Recovering After Shark Attack Thanks to His Brother
Pensarn Beach in Abergele, Conwy, Wales. Tamika Hezzell, 12, Sofia-Ann McKenna, 14, and their friend, 12-year-old Ruby Wilikins, were swimming when the tide pulled them out too far from the beach. AND A 12-year-old boy is recovering after a shark attack thanks to his brother’s quick thinking. To...
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State Trooper Found a Kitten On Road, Then He Adopted Him | One Trail Change, One Incredible Rescue: Woman Found After 3 Days Trapped
What began as a routine call along a Wisconsin interstate became the start of an unexpected friendship neither of them saw coming. AND For Kathryn Woessner, 68, what began as an ordinary drive turned into three terrifying days trapped in mud near her van in rural Minnesota. To see videos and…
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Sisters Give Birth to Twin Boys, Just Hours Apart | Her Father Promised to Walk Her Down the Aisle, After a Heart Attack, Still Made it
Four babies are a lot to bring into one family, but that’s what happened to this Texas clan. AND That’s the thing about dads, they’re our heroes from the moment we take our first breath, and they will move mountains to make our dreams come true. To see videos and photos referenced in this…
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After 16 Hours Alone in Yard, Elderly Woman Gets Help From Two Teens | Young Teen Saves Older Brother With CPR Skills He Learned
What began with a Pop-Tart, a FaceTime call, and plans for an ordinary summer morning became a life-saving act of kindness neither boy will ever forget. AND For 14-year-old Cody Aliff of Wilson, North Carolina, what started as a duck hunting trip with his 20-year-old brother, Hunter, and their...
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Firefighter Was Able to Save Daughter After Receiving Crash Alert | Community Rallies Around Firefighter After Wife's Death
In one terrifying moment, a father went from answering emergencies for strangers to racing toward the one call he prayed he'd never receive—his own daughter's. AND When a first responder in Miami-Dade County, Florida, lost his wife to a rare form of cancer, his community made sure he felt their...
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Granddaughter Steps Into Spotlight in Same Role As Her Grandmother | Boy Couldn't Buy Ice Cream, Vendor Turned Moment Into Something Beautiful
Everyone loves The Sound of Music, and many different venues perform it, even all these years later. It is truly a classic. AND When a Massachusetts ice cream truck owner noticed a little boy wanted a sweet treat but could not pay, the ice cream shop offered him a scoop of kindness. To see videos...
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Mother of Three Passed Away Unexpectedly, Neighborhood Did Something Beautiful | Determined Young Girl Launches Fundraiser For Friend
A mother of three passed away unexpectedly, then her neighborhood did something beautiful. AND A young girl starts fundraising for her friend once she realizes she needs a little bit of help to play. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!...
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Father Saves Teenage Son's Life By Donating Kidney | When His 7-Year-Old Son Had a Stroke in the Pool, Father Saved His Life
A North Texas father donates a kidney to his son after he’s diagnosed with a genetic disease called Alport Syndrome. AND When his 7-year-old son had a stroke in the pool, this father saved his life. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!...
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Couple Celebrating Diamond Anniversary Shares the Secrets to Long Marriage | Firefighters Adopt This Sweet Pup That Ended Up at Firehouse
A very special couple is celebrating their diamond anniversary after 75 impressive years of marriage. They got together in 1951, and the happy couple is still in love after so many years. AND The newest member of the Fort Worth Fire Department isn't a firefighter. He has four paws, a wagging…
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Stranger Reaches Out to Help a Family of Six Whose Van Was Stolen | Couple From Oklahoma Drive Their 100-Year-Old Car On Route 66
When a family with six kids went on vacation on the Oregon coast, they only made it one full day before their van, with all their camping gear, 7 bikes, and a stroller, was stolen. AND A couple celebrated the 100th anniversary of America’s most famous roadway by driving Route 66 to California…
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Young Man Rings the Cancer-Free Bell, and Graduates High School | Lost Teddy Bear Goes on an Airport Adventure Before Returning Home
A young man rings the cancer-free bell and graduates from high school, all on the same day. AND A little bear named Bobby had quite the airport adventure when his owner, 4-year-old Patrick, accidentally left him at the DFW airport before embarking on a family vacation. To see videos and photos...
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After 50 Years of Teaching, She Said Goodbye to Students | High School Throws Their 90-Year-Old Well-Loved Janitor a Birthday Party
Everyone’s favorite teacher at St. Margaret School in Narberth, Pennsylvania, retires after 50 years, and it’s so bittersweet. AND A high school throws their 90-year-old, well-loved janitor a birthday party, and the students think he deserves more than what they could offer. To see videos and...
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Community Welcomes Beloved Mailman Back After Beating Cancer | For 40th Anniversary, Utah Couple Decides to Bike 4,000 Miles Across Country
Willie Stone is the “mailman of the century” after spending 40 years on the same routes in Henrico County, Virginia. AND Bliss and Robert Sawyer of Saratoga Springs, UT, recently set out on what may be their most ambitious journey yet: biking across America from Washington state to New Jersey. To...
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Father's Goal Lives On as Family Completes 365 Days of Playing Catch | Teacher and Fellow Students Support Young Girl Battling Cancer
In March of 2024, Cory Wiederin of Ankeny, Iowa, found out he had cancer. He passed away in January of 2026 from a rare form of kidney cancer. AND When one of her students got diagnosed with a rare disease, a Virginia music teacher took a big step to support the young girl with cancer in a very...
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A School in Pennsylvania Buried a Time Capsule in 1976, They’ve Finally Opened It 50 Years Later | A Woman Battling Incurable Cancer Set Her Sights on Everest, and Made It to the Top
In today's uplifting news, a Pennsylvania elementary school finally opened a time capsule that had been buried for fifty years. Claysville Elementary School in Claysville, PA, buried the capsule in 1976, and students and teachers gathered in the school auditorium to see what had been hidden away...
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Woman Walks Away with Only a Few Scratches after a Car Crashes through Her Windshield | A Simple Wrong Number Led to a Beautiful Friendship between Two Strangers
A Texas woman survived a terrifying highway accident when a three-foot piece of rebar flew through her windshield and struck her glasses without leaving a scratch. She was driving through Flint, Texas, while delivering Instacart orders when a utility truck passed in the opposite direction and a...
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Soldier Surprises Daughter at Her High School Graduation | Community Steps Up to Honor WWII Veteran With No Known Family
A Louisiana high school senior thought she was going to have a good graduation day after years of studying, but it became great when her father, a soldier, surprised her with her diploma. AND In Hanson, Massachusetts, 98-year-old World War II veteran John Bernard Arnold was laid to rest, but he…
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Mom and Daughter Share Life in Retirement Community, it is Quite Special | Firefighters Save Little League Game and Give Kids a Memory
Some very special family members in New York are enjoying a mother-daughter bond that most people don’t get to experience at their ages. AND Firefighters save a Little League game and give the kids a memory they will never forget. There’s something about firefighters when you’re a kid. To see...
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Martin Short Opens Up About Love, Loss, and Finding Joy Through Hardest Moments | California Couple Celebrates Their 80th Anniversary
CBS Sunday Morning sat down with Martin Short to talk about his life, his losses, and his new documentary, Marty, Life is Short, which is now streaming on Netflix. AND A California couple celebrates their 80th anniversary after meeting as teenagers. At 101 years old, Jennifer McMullen still...
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Paralyzed Nearly 2 Years Ago, Man Walked Across the Stage to Earn His MBA | A Nurse Saved a Baby, 50 Years Later, They Still Have Bond
A paralyzed man walks again at Virginia Union University, for the second time, thanks to a whole lot of determination and a pair of robotic legs. AND A nurse saved a baby no one thought would survive; 50 years later, they still have a strong bond. To see videos and photos referenced in this...
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Woman Gives Birth to Baby On Airplane With the Help of Passengers | Born in 1918, This 108-Year-Old Woman Has No Plans of Slowing Down
A woman named Ashley was aboard a Delta flight traveling from Atlanta to Portland when labor suddenly began mid-flight. AND One woman born in 1918 is still going strong in Dover, Delaware. She’s 108 years old, exercises every day, and still drives. To see videos and photos referenced in this...
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Baby Who Was Born Twice After Miracle Surgery Celebrates First Birthday | 85-Year-Old Man Receives His Doctorate Degree
A miracle baby born twice is about to celebrate his first birthday. Little Cassian Joubert’s life is truly a wonder. AND Tennessee State University had a very special grad this year. The college had the honor of having an 85-year-old receive a doctorate degree. To see videos and photos referenced...
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Grandma Never Got to Go to a Prom, So Young Man Took Her to His | A Man Took the Stage at Graduation, Announced He Was Paying Off Loans
Junior high school student Avant Williams fulfilled a promise he made as a toddler by taking his grandmother, Svala Heller, to prom. AND A hard-working man by the name of Anil Kochhar stepped up to the microphone and changed lives with a few simple words and a deep pocket. To see videos and…
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Pilot’s Final Flight Was Canceled, Then Rival Airline Gave Him Deserved Goodbye | Triplets Turn 86-Year-Old and Have So Much to Share
A pilot’s final flight was canceled, then a rival airline gave him the goodbye he deserved. AND The first-ever-recorded triplets in Forsyth County, North Carolina, will celebrate more than 8 and a half decades together on June 6th. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit...
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Couple Delivers Baby at Stoplight, Not Making it to Hospital | First Grader Saves Classmate From Choking, Now Honorary Member of Fire Dept
They were so close to the hospital, but not close enough. David Larvick-Rounds recalls clearly when his wife, Madison, demanded, “Get out right now! The baby’s coming.” AND A first-grader saves his classmate from choking and is now an honorary member of the fire department! To see videos and…
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He Helped Deliver Her, 22 Years Later, He Watched Her Graduate | 30 Years Apart, Siblings Found Each Other Again in Retirement Home
A lifelong friend of one of the graduates, a firefighter who delivered her as a baby, attended and made her day. AND Siblings Becky Gibson and Ralph Slawter had not seen each other for three decades. Then, one day, they found that they were both in the very same Ohio retirement home. To see…
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95-Year-Old Veteran Honored by Schoolchildren in Birthday Celebration | A Grandpa Just Completed the World’s Largest Jigsaw Puzzle
A 95-year-old veteran honored by schoolchildren in a sweet birthday celebration will make you misty-eyed. You may want to grab a box of tissues. AND A grandpa just completed the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle, 60,000 pieces in all, and you’ll be surprised to have a little advice about life coming...
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A Reunion at a Hospital of NICU Families and Care Teams | Dolly Parton Gives Update on Her Health and Life After Husband's Passing
A beautiful reunion at a California hospital brings NICU families and care teams back together for a sweet moment. AND The singer and entertainer had been dealing with some health issues. Knowing she is doing better is quite the relief, and we pray she continues to heal. To see videos and photos...
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91-Year-Old Man Becomes Grandfather For the First Time | Teens Receive Unexpected Surprise After Being Spotted Praying Before Prom
A 91-year-old is one proud poppy after getting the world record for the oldest grandfather in the world. AND Teens received an unexpected surprise after someone saw them praying before prom. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!...
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Denny’s Busboy Serves for 48 Years—Then Is Honored with Celebration | Coffee Shop Creates Opportunities for Workers with Disabilities
Denny’s Busboy serves for 48 years–then is honored with a heartwarming celebration. It’s rare to stay in a job we like, and it’s even more rare to let that passion for a job last nearly fifty years. AND A coffee shop creates opportunities for workers with disabilities and inspires a community. To...
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Facing Cancer Diagnosis, Teen Found Joy in Hospital Prom | A Football Player Met a Boy Selling Lemonade, Act of Kindness Sparked Hope
For 17-year-old Kaitlyn Hutchins, prom became something even deeper. It became a night of courage, love, and memories wrapped in pink tulle and hope. AND It was a warm day in 2023 when the South Dakota State Jackrabbits player saw 9-year-old Kamden on the side of the road with no customers. To…
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Story Behind is a Christian podcast sharing true stories of God at work in the lives of ordinary people: from answered prayers and unexpected miracles to everyday heroes, extraordinary courage, and the good news happening in our world today.Each episode goes beyond the headlines to uncover the remarkable people, moments, and circumstances behind these stories. Discover how God is moving through people, families, and communities, and find hope in the places you might least expect it.From the team behind GodTube and GodUpdates, Story Behind brings you the good news worth knowing and the stories worth sharing. Follow each week to discover how God is still at work in our lives.
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