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

How do you hear God’s voice and know when the Holy Spirit is prompting you to step out? Jason Chin of Love Says Go shares practical ways to recognize God’s voice, overcome fear, pray for healing, and begin operating in the supernatural work of God.In this episode of Witness the Wonder, Jason shares incredible stories of healings, miracles, and supernatural encounters while showing how believers can begin putting these principles into practice in everyday life.Jason shares practical wisdom for moving past fear, taking the first step, and learning to partner with the Holy Spirit.In this episode:Recognizing God’s voice in everyday lifeMoving past fear when God prompts you to step outPractical first steps into the supernaturalHealing, miracles, and supernatural encountersA practical tip for praying for healing and recognizing progressSTART LOVE SAYS GO'S FREE JUMPSTART TRAININGReady to put what you heard into practice?Jason’s FREE Love Says Go Jumpstart training provides foundational teaching and practical steps to help you hear God’s voice, step out in faith, and grow in living a supernatural Kingdom lifestyle.Get it here:LOVESAYSGO.COM/JUMPSTARTGET JASON’S BOOKSJason’s latest book, UNSEEN, explores the supernatural realm of angels, dreams and visions, and resurrection power.https://amzn.to/4ihSAXUGet Jason's Love Says Go Book.https://amzn.to/4gSfv9PSHARE YOUR STORY OR PRAYER REQUESTHas an episode of Witness the Wonder encouraged you, strengthened your faith, or impacted your life? We’d love to hear what God is doing in your story and pray with you. Share your testimony or send us your prayer requests at ChristinaSmithOfficial.com.BECOME A PARTNER OF WITNESS THE WONDERHelp Witness the Wonder continue sharing God stories of miracles, faith, and hope with people around the world.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com/become-a-partnerABOUT WITNESS THE WONDERWitness the Wonder shares true stories of faith, miracles, supernatural encounters, and the ways God is at work in people’s lives.New episodes weekly.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com

A woman with no pulse. A mother in a coma. A prophetic word for someone he didn’t know.In this episode of Witness the Wonder, Stan Lovins II shares incredible stories of miracles, hearing God’s voice, healing, prophecy, signs and wonders, and what can happen when you follow where God leads.Stan shares the encounter with 81-year-old Margaret Rose Cox that changed the direction of his life, the healing he says happened in his own body that same day, and the moment he realized, “I didn’t know Jesus, but I knew His voice.”Years later, an unexpected chain of events led him into the hospital room of a young mother in a coma whose doctors were considering pulling the plug. How Stan ended up there and what happened next is one of those stories you need to hear for yourself to believe.And before the conversation ends, Stan stops telling stories and begins praying as he receives prophetic words for those listening.Is what you can see really the end of your story?If you receive your healing while listening or prayed to receive Jesus during this episode, I’d love to hear about it. Visit my website and tell me what God is doing in your life.https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.comBECOME A PARTNER OF WITNESS THE WONDERHelp Witness the Wonder continue sharing God stories of miracles, faith, and hope with people around the world.Become a PartnerCONNECT WITH STAN LOVINS II:https://www.StanLovins.comFollow Witness the Wonder and leave a review for more God stories that remind us God is always at work, even when we can’t see it yet. And share this episode with someone who needs to hear it today.God is always at work in your story.

Twelve years ago, David Small couldn't find Burma on a map. Today, it's home.David Small has spent more than a decade serving as a Christian missionary in the war zones of Burma (Myanmar), where following God has meant sneaking across borders, navigating landmines, dodging sniper fire, and learning to trust God when there is no way to control what happens next.In this episode of Witness the Wonder, David shares what happened when a quiet nudge from God led him days into the jungle to a remote village, an extraordinary encounter with a Rohingya Muslim team at a river crossing, and what happened after years of prayer for the people serving within the Burmese government.You'll also hear the story behind the Jungle Discipleship School, where David and his team disciple young people from across Burma, teach them about Jesus, and prepare them to take the gospel back to their own communities.David opens up about the personal cost of serving in a war zone, losing nearly 20 people he loved, and the unexpected way God provided exactly what he needed before one of the most difficult seasons of his life.Through danger, miracles, grief, answered prayer and moments when fear told him to stay, David has learned what it means to trust a living God when he can't see what comes next.As David says:“Everyone has their own jungle.”Your jungle may look nothing like Burma. But what happens when fear says stay and God says go?This conversation is about faith over fear, hearing God's voice, following the Holy Spirit's nudges, Christian missions, answered prayer, sharing the gospel, trusting God through traumatic experiences, and having the courage to obey God when you don't know what's on the other side of your yes.ABOUT DAVID SMALLDavid Small is the author of the bestselling book Nameless Faceless People: Ten Years With The Free Burma Rangers and the founder and director of the Jungle Discipleship School in the jungle war zone of Burma (Myanmar).Originally from Canada, David spent more than a decade working as a professional ice hockey coach before entering full-time missions. He has now spent twelve years serving the people of Burma.David is also the author of The Wandering Leader and The Wandering Beloved.LEARN MORE + SUPPORT JUNGLE DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOLDavid shares in this episode that one of his biggest prayer needs is financial provision for the Jungle Discipleship School as they prepare to disciple another class of students.You can learn more about David's work, support the Jungle Discipleship School, and find his books here:Jungle Discipleship School — JDS.asia CONNECT WITH JUNGLE DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOLJungle Discipleship School on FacebookJungle Discipleship School on InstagramHAVE A STORY TO SHARE? WITNESS THE WONDERHave you experienced a miracle, healing, divine intervention, answered prayer, supernatural encounter, or another moment when you knew God was at work in your life?Witness the Wonder is about telling those stories. I'd love to hear yours, and your story could become a future episode.Share Your Story / Apply to Be a GuestWitness the Wonder shares hope-filled stories of miracles, healing, answered prayer, divine intervention, signs and wonders, and the supernatural ways God is moving in people's lives.Follow Witness the Wonder so you don't miss the stories still to come.ChristinaSmithOfficial.comGod is always at work in your story.

When Cheri Baugh Woods kept hearing the same words, “You’ll find the answer in the bone marrow,” she had no idea those words would end up saving her life. In this episode of the Witness the Wonder , Cheri shares her incredible miracle story of facing two different forms of leukemia, sepsis, two brain surgeries, and a bone marrow transplant, while learning to recognize God’s voice and trust His leading through some of the hardest moments of her life.What happened next became a journey of faith, survival, healing, and miracles that Cheri says could only have been God.From an incurable leukemia diagnosis to hearing God point her toward the answer hidden in her own bone marrow, Cheri’s story offers hope for anyone facing cancer, a medical crisis, or an impossible situation and wondering where God is in the middle of it.If you want to grow in recognizing God’s voice, trusting His leading, and having the faith to follow when He speaks, this conversation is for you.Cheri is the author of Win-Win: Miracles Still Happen.Get her book here: https://amzn.to/4g5bgHt🔗 Website: https://www.authorsherribaughwoods.comConnect with Christina and follow Witness the Wonder:🔗 Follow us on Social Media: @witnessthewonder💛 Follow this Christian podcast for more real stories of faith and miracles. Leave us a review. We love hearing how these stories are encouraging you.🙏 Submit a prayer request: ⁠⁠https://christinasmithofficial.com/⁠⁠🎙️ Share your story here: ⁠⁠https://christinasmithofficial.com/apply-to-be-a-guest⁠⁠❤️ Join our mission: ⁠⁠https://christinasmithofficial.com/join-our-mission⁠⁠#MiracleStory #FaithOverFear #CancerSurvivor #WitnessTheWonder #GodIsFaithful

Last week, Mick Wienholt shared the miraculous story of surviving an avalanche that should have taken his life. But that miracle was only the beginning.Years later, another unexpected tragedy would bring Mick to his knees and cause him to reach out to the last person he ever expected. That moment would forever change the direction of his life.In Part 2 of this powerful Christian testimony, you'll discover how God meets us in our deepest pain, why surrender isn't giving up, and how His relentless love continues pursuing us even when we run the other way. It's a story of faith, hope, and finding Jesus Christ when life feels impossible.Mick also shares practical wisdom on breaking unhealthy family patterns, raising children to know and experience the love of God, and becoming the kind of parent who reflects the Father's heart.If you've ever questioned God's goodness, wrestled with grief or loss, or wondered whether He is still at work in your life, I pray this conversation encourages you to recognize His hand in your own story.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎙️ Connect with Mick Wienholt🌐 https://coincidenceorgod.com🎙️ Podcast: Coincidence or God📺 YouTube: @CoincidenceOrGod━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎙️ Connect with Christina Smith🌐 https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.com📩 Have a God story to share?Visit my website to submit your story for consideration on Witness the Wonder.🙏 Need prayer?I'd be honored to pray for you. Submit your prayer request through my website.❤️ Partner with the Mission of Witness the WonderIf these God stories have encouraged your faith and you'd like to help us continue sharing them around the world, I'd love to invite you to partner with the mission by visiting my website.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📲 Follow Witness the Wonder@witnessthewonder on all social media platforms.🌐 https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.com━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Remember: God is always at work in your story.

Mick Wienholt survived an avalanche that should have taken his life. In this episode of Witness the Wonder, he shares the miracle that saved his life, the incredible God story that followed, and how God's protection became even clearer with the gift of hindsight.Have you ever walked away from something thinking, I should have died?Maybe it was a car accident.A medical emergency.Or a split-second decision you'll never forget.Some moments stay with us because deep down we know we shouldn't be here.In this powerful Christian testimony, Mick shares how surviving a deadly avalanche became the beginning of a much bigger story. It's a story of God's protection, God's faithfulness, and the realization that sometimes we don't fully understand what God is doing until we look back.If you've ever wondered how God was working through one of the hardest seasons of your life, I pray this conversation encourages you to recognize His fingerprints in your own story.🎙️ Connect with Mick Wienholt🌐 https://coincidenceorgod.com🎙️ Podcast: Coincidence or God📺 YouTube: @CoincidenceOrGod🎙️ Connect with Christina Smith🌐 https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.com📩 Have a God story to share?Visit my website to submit your story for consideration on Witness the Wonder.🙏 Need prayer?I'd be honored to pray for you. Submit your prayer request through my website.❤️ Support the mission of Witness the WonderIf these God stories have encouraged your faith and you'd like to help us continue sharing them around the world, you can support the mission by visiting my website.📲 Follow Witness the Wonder@witnessthewonder on all social media platforms.🌐 https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.comRemember: God is always at work in your story.

Deston Rogers never imagined he would experience the heartbreak of losing a child, let alone two, but he did.After losing his two-year-old son, Cody, in a tragic car accident, a DNA test separated him from another little boy he had been raising as his son. Years later, an unexpected reunion gave them the opportunity to rebuild the father-son relationship they had both missed.Then tragedy struck again.In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Deston shares what it was like to grieve the same son twice, how God met him through unimaginable pain, and why he still believes God never leaves us—even when life doesn't make sense.In this episode, you'll discover:• How one tragic accident changed Deston's life forever• The DNA test that brought a second heartbreaking loss• The unexpected reunion that restored years that had been lost• What losing Dakota taught him about grief, healing, and faith• Why community became one of God's greatest gifts during his darkest season• How God's faithfulness remained constant through every season of lossWhether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, wrestling with unanswered questions, or searching for hope in the middle of heartbreak, this conversation is a reminder that God is always at work in your story.🎙️ Connect with Deston Rogers:🌐 Website: https://eaglefreedompresents.com🎧 Eagle Freedom Presents Podcast (Available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify)📖 Miracles Are Normal (Featuring Deston's chapter, "The Miracle of the Climb")🛒 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4wHMC6BNew to Witness the Wonder?If this episode encouraged you, subscribe or follow Witness the Wonder, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with someone who needs hope today. Your support helps more people discover real-life God stories that reveal He is always at work.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube🎙️ Connect with Christina SmithTo invite Christina to speak, schedule her as a guest on your podcast, inquire about being a guest on Witness the Wonder, or support the mission of the podcast, visit:🌐 https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.com

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 fatal rollover crash that nearly claimed his wife's life, a professional assassination attempt in the North Georgia mountains traced to a cryptic FBI clue, a train collision involving members of Congress, and a season of intense political persecution that required private security and an undisclosed location.More than a survival story, this is a powerful God story about faith, miracles, and how God uses decades of smaller trials, a charging bear in Alaska, a rockslide, and a father's injury, to prepare you for the battles you can't yet see.Congressman Loudermilk walks through how faith, Scripture, and the supernatural peace of God carried him when human strength couldn't. He also opens up about PTSD, the emotional weight of political attacks on his reputation, and why he believes suffering is never random when you're walking with God.Key topics: Near death experiences, faith, miracles, God stories, miracle stories, the 2017 Congressional Baseball Shooting, surviving an assassination attempt, God's protection, supernatural protection, answered prayer, signs and wonders, overcoming political persecution, PTSD, and Christian encouragement for hard seasons.📚 Get Congressman Barry Loudermilk's Best Selling BookAnd Then They Prayed👉 https://amzn.to/4eR9TvsAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.🌐 Learn More About Congressman Barry LoudermilkPersonal Websitehttp://www.barryloudermilk.comBook Websitehttp://www.andthentheyprayed.com📱 Follow Congressman Barry LoudermilkFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/StandwithBarryInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/barry_loudermilk/Xhttps://x.com/RepLoudermilkTruth Socialhttps://truthsocial.com/@BarryLoudermilkLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-loudermilk-8b246425🙏 Need Prayer?If you're walking through a difficult season, I'd be honored to pray for you.🌐 https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.com❤️ Partner with the Mission of Witness the WonderIf Witness the Wonder has encouraged your faith, I'd love to invite you to partner with this ministry as we continue sharing stories that reveal God's faithfulness and point people to Jesus.Here are a few ways you can help:• Follow Witness the Wonder so you never miss a new episode.• Like, comment, and share this episode to help more people discover these stories.• Leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.• Pray for this ministry as we continue sharing stories of God's faithfulness around the world.• Partner financially by visiting:https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.comYour generosity helps make it possible to continue producing and sharing these stories with people who need hope.Thank you for being part of the Witness the Wonder family. Every prayer, every share, every review, and every gift helps us remind the world that God is always at work in your story.📱 Follow Witness the WonderFor exclusive clips, behind the scenes moments, and daily encouragement between episodes.🎥 YouTubehttps://youtube.com/@WitnessTheWonder📘 Facebookhttps://facebook.com/WitnessTheWonder📸 Instagramhttps://instagram.com/WitnessTheWonder🎵 TikTokhttps://tiktok.com/@WitnessTheWonder🌐 Websitehttps://ChristinaSmithOfficial.com

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 intervention that reveal what he believes are God's fingerprints throughout America's history.Did God's hand shape the course of America?Judge the evidence for yourself.In this episode you'll discover:🇺🇸 A miracle that still exists today—and you can visit it.⚡ The surprising connection between one of America's greatest military leaders and the power of prayer.📜 A forgotten story of extraordinary courage that inspired generations of Americans.🙏 Why so many of America's Founding Fathers believed the future of this nation depended on God.📖 Documented historical accounts that may completely change the way you see America's story.These aren't legends.They're documented stories that challenge us to look at American history through a different lens.Get Congressman Barry Loudermilk's Best Selling BookAnd Then They Prayed 👉 https://amzn.to/4eR9Tvs** As an Amazon Affiliate Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.Learn More About Congressman Barry Loudermilk🌐 Personal Websitehttp://www.barryloudermilk.com📚 Book Websitehttp://www.andthentheyprayed.comFollow Congressman Barry LoudermilkFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/StandwithBarryInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/barry_loudermilk/Xhttps://x.com/RepLoudermilkTruth Socialhttps://truthsocial.com/@BarryLoudermilkLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-loudermilk-8b246425🙏 Need Prayer?If you're walking through a difficult season, I'd be honored to pray for you.🌐 https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.com❤️ Partner with the Mission of Witness the WonderIf Witness the Wonder has encouraged your faith, I'd love to invite you to partner with this ministry as we continue sharing stories that reveal God's faithfulness and point people to Jesus.Here are a few ways you can help:• Subscribe so you never miss a new episode.• Like, comment, and share this video to help more people discover these stories.• Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.• Pray for this ministry as we continue sharing stories of God's faithfulness around the world.• Partner financially by visitinghttps://ChristinaSmithOfficial.comYour generosity helps make it possible to continue producing and sharing these stories with people who need hope.Thank you for being part of the Witness the Wonder family. Every prayer, every share, every review, and every gift helps us remind the world that God is always at work in your story.📱 Follow Witness the Wonder on social media for exclusive clips, behind-the-scenes moments, and daily encouragement between episodes.🎥 YouTubehttps://youtube.com/@WitnessTheWonder📘 Facebookhttps://facebook.com/WitnessTheWonder📸 Instagramhttps://instagram.com/WitnessTheWonder🎵 TikTokhttps://tiktok.com/@WitnessTheWonder🌐 Websitehttps://ChristinaSmithOfficial.com🎙 Listen to Witness the WonderSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2QDyvVjg3VCRmdX4bQ75Qe?si=ad75f26bab2d4d6dApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witness-the-wonder-god-stories-of-faith/id1817108281Remember: God is always at work in your story.#America250 #WitnessTheWonder #RepBarryLoudermilk #AmericanHistory #ChristianHistory #DivineProvidence #Miracles #GodStories #FaithPodcast #ChristianPodcast #FoundingFathers #Prayer #AndThenTheyPrayed #AnsweredPrayer #4thofjulyweekend #America #july4th #july4thweekend #july4thcelebration #America250Episode

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 and supernatural provision to powerful stories of redemption, every guest has shared incredible evidence that God is always at work in our stories.But somewhere along the way, I realized something unexpected.The miracle wasn't the destination. It was the doorway.The doorway into getting to know another person.In this episode, I share:• Why the miracles weren't what surprised me most• What the woman at the well teaches us about identity, grace, and storytelling• Why every person is carrying a story worth hearing• How asking one more question can completely change the way we see people• What God has been teaching me through the first year of Witness the WonderWhether you're searching for a Christian podcast, encouraging faith stories, powerful Christian testimonies, or reminders of God's faithfulness, I pray this conversation encourages you to slow down, see people the way Jesus did, and remember that God is always at work in your story.Thank you for making the first year of Witness the Wonder so incredibly special. Whether you've listened from Episode 1 or you're joining us for the first time, I'm grateful you're here.If this episode encouraged you:⭐ Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.⭐ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.⭐ Share this episode with someone who needs hope today.Every follow, review, and share helps more people discover these stories of God's faithfulness.🙏 Need prayer?Visit ChristinaSmithOfficial.com to send me your prayer request. It would truly be an honor to pray for you.🇺🇸 Coming Next WeekSeason 3 begins with a special America's 250th episode featuring Congressman Barry Loudermilk as he shares remarkable stories of God's providence throughout America's founding.

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 cigarettes, living what she calls a "Russian roulette life." She got a DWI at 20 and half-joked she'd burn a church down just by walking in.But when her sister invited her to church in November 2002, something happened she never expected. Within one or two services she gave her heart to Christ — and then every addiction, every craving for alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes just fell off. No withdrawals. No rehab. Just God.That supernatural deliverance was only the beginning of a life marked by miracle after miracle — including children doctors told her she couldn't have, and a house God so clearly prepared just for her family.Today Kristin hosts the Hope Unlocked podcast and runs New Wings Coaching, where she serves as a "wonder activator" — helping women discover the everyday miracles God is already doing around them.If you've ever thought you were too far gone for God to reach, this episode is for you.✨ In this episode:Growing up in chaos and hating GodHer descent into addiction and the "Russian roulette" yearsThe miraculous, instant deliverance — no withdrawals, no rehabHer miscarriage and the miracle children that followedRecognizing God's fingerprints in the small detailsThe house miracle: 25 years of prayers answered all at onceHow Kristin became a "wonder activator" with a mandate to help 10,000 women take flight and release their voice.🎙️ Connect with Kristin: Hope Unlocked Podcast on Apple Podcast and SpotifyWebsite: https://newwingscoaching.net New Wings Coaching:https://bookme.name/newwings/hopeunlocked 📩 New to Witness the Wonder? Follow for real-life God stories, faith testimonies, and hope-filled conversations: 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube🎙️ Connect with Christina Smith:To invite Christina to speak, schedule her as a guest on your podcast, inquire about being a guest on Witness the Wonder, or support the mission of the podcast, visit: ChristinaSmithOfficial.com#Addiction #supernaturaltestimony #christiantestimony #deliverance #witnessthewonder #christianpodcast #miraculous #addictionrecovery #faithpodcast #godsgrace #hope #godstories

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.In this episode of Witness the Wonder, Christina Smith sits down with Maggie Kavanaugh, founder of the Godfident movement, to discuss her journey from brokenness and poor choices to purpose, healing, and a deeper relationship with God. Maggie shares how a preacher stopped mid-sermon and called her out, how God led her through unexpected life changes, and how she discovered her ancestors were connected to a revival that continued for more than 100 years in Tennessee.In this episode you'll hear:• A prophetic encounter that changed Maggie's life• How hearing God's voice led her to Tennessee• A powerful testimony of redemption and restoration• The discovery of her family's 100-year revival legacy• What it means to become Godfident in your identity and purpose• Why God can use even the most broken parts of our storyIf you've ever wondered whether God still speaks today, questioned His direction for your life, or needed hope that your past does not define your future, this conversation will encourage you.Connect with Maggie Kavanaugh🌐 Moving Forward Ministries: movingforwardministriestn.com📺 Godfident Next Generation TV Show & App: Moving Forward MinistriesFollow Witness the Wonder for more real God stories, personal faith journeys, miracles, testimonies, and conversations that help you recognize how God is always at work in your story.To book Christina Smith to speak, be a guest on your podcast, or support Witness the Wonder, visit ChristinaSmithOfficial.com.#GodStories #ChristianTestimony #HearingGodsVoice #PropheticEncounter #PersonalFaith #Revival #WitnessTheWonder #ChristianPodcast

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 relationships, emotional pain, and overwhelming shame.In this honest and emotional conversation, Maggie opens up about childhood wounds, destructive choices, drug culture, codependency, and the moment she realized she needed complete surrender to Christ. She also shares how God redeemed the very places she once hid in shame and now uses her story to help others find healing and freedom.If you have ever felt too broken, too far gone, or disqualified by your past, this episode is a reminder that God’s grace is greater than your worst mistakes.In this episode:• Addiction and destructive choices• Shame, trauma, and identity struggles• Radical surrender to Jesus• Healing and redemption• Freedom in Christ• Discovering purpose after brokenness• How God transforms even the darkest storiesConnect with Maggie Kavanaugh:⁠www.movingforwardministriestn.com⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@movingforwardmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/MaggieKavanaugh⁠⁠Connect with Christina Smith:If you would like to schedule Christina Smith to speak at your church, conference, women’s event, or if you would like to support the mission of Witness the Wonder, visit:⁠⁠www.christinasmithofficial.com⁠⁠If this episode encouraged you, make sure to follow Witness the Wonder so you never miss a future episode. Leaving a 5-star review helps more people discover these stories of faith, healing, redemption, and transformation.And remember: God is always at work in your story.

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 to control the outcome…or would she trust God enough to finally lay it all at His feet?This isn’t just a story about infertility.It’s a story about surrender.About learning to trust God in the waiting. And about the first miracle that happens inside of us when we stop trying to carry things God never intended us to carry.In this episode, you’ll hear:​The devastating doctor’s appointment that shattered Christina’s dream of becoming a mother​The “two-year-old temper tantrum” she threw on God and what He said back​The prophetic word from her mother-in-law, Aggie, that ignited her faith​How what felt like delay was actually God preparing a bigger future than she could see​The moment she finally held her daughter, Kiersten Grace​How God used this season to shape the vision that eventually became her business for almost 19 yearsIf you’re in a season of waiting or facing a situation that feels impossible, this episode is for you.Just because God hasn’t done it yet…doesn’t mean He won’t.To schedule Christina Smith to speak or be a guest on your podcast please visit:ChristinaSmithOfficial.comFollow Witness the Wonder for more God stories of faith, hope, healing, and transformation.FacebookInstagramYoutube#WitnessTheWonder #GodStories #Faith #infertility #Infertilitystory #InfertilityJourney #ChristianPodcast #MiracleStory #Testimony #TrustGod #Surrender #WaitingOnGod #PersonalFaith #Healing #ImpossibleWithGod #godstory #supernatural #truestory #miracle

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, Macc shares his raw, unfiltered God story — from the streets to a moment at band practice where Jesus showed up in the room and nothing was ever the same. This faith testimony is about resilience, redemption, and what it looks like when God pursues someone who's been running hard from Him.If you've ever wondered if miracles still happen, if God is real, or if He can reach someone in the darkest place — this episode is for you.In this episode:✔️ Growing up in extreme poverty and abuse✔️ Being kidnapped and held at gunpoint by a gang✔️ Raising his daughter alone as a single dad — and graduating as valedictorian✔️ The supernatural encounter that changed Macc's life✔️ How God transforms the broken into the unbreakableIf this episode impacted you, I would love to hear your story. You can also partner with Witness the Wonder to help us continue sharing real stories that build faith and point people to Jesus.📩 Share your story, request prayer, or partner with the show:https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.comConnect with Macc Fenner:📧 Email: [email protected]🌐 Website: https://www.frontallobepodcast.comWitness the Wonder with Christina Smith shares real stories of how God is moving in everyday lives — helping you recognize His presence in your own life.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Macc's Wild God Story00:48 Macc's Early Life and Struggles02:58 The Turning Point: Gang Life and Violence05:22 Fatherhood and Personal Challenges07:18 The Search for Truth and Spiritual Awakening08:40 The Moment of Transformation10:18 Life After Transformation: New Beginnings11:19 The Power of Testimony and Mentorship12:41 Impacting Lives Through Love and Light14:47 The Ripple Effect of One Life Changed16:30 Navigating Life with Faith18:43 The Light in Darkness: A Beautiful Illustration21:31 The Power of Labels and Identity 22:41 Obedience and Manifestation of God's Power25:53 From Anger to Acceptance: A Journey of Transformation29:32 Dying to Self: The Path to New Life in Christ31:56 Trusting God's Plan and the Cost of Discipleship#SupernaturalTestimony #ChristianTestimony #GodStories #WitnessTheWonder #MiracleTestimony #RedemptionStory #FaithTestimony #MaccFenner #ChristianPodcast #SignsAndWonders #godstory #faith #miraclestory #miracle #truestory #realstory #supernatural #hope

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 their boat. Even after making it through the storm, the fear didn’t disappear. Alison found herself questioning whether she could continue the journey.But what happened next changed everything.From an unexpected encounter just three boats away to a series of moments she describes as divine, maybe even supernatural appointments, Alison began to see her story differently. This is a powerful conversation about fear, faith, and learning to trust God even when you do not understand what is happening.In this episode:A storm at sea that nearly ended their journeyThe emotional aftermath of fear and traumaAn unexpected encounter that shifted everythingHow perspective changes when you begin to trust GodFinding purpose in moments that feel out of controlConnect with Alison Gieschen:Website: https://sailmates.orgBook: https://a.co/d/0jdnxxjWTo learn more and support the show:https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.comIf this story encouraged you, follow Witness the Wonder, share it with someone who needs encouragement, and consider financially supporting the show to help us continue sharing stories of hope that build faith.

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 discovering what it means to find identity, security, and healing in God. This is a powerful Christian testimony and one of those real God stories that reminds us we can experience God even in the middle of our pain.If you’ve ever struggled with a father wound, felt abandoned, or questioned where God is in your life, this episode will help you see how people begin to hear God, trust Him, and recognize His presence in their story.Today, Sean leads God Is My Dad, a ministry helping fatherless families and single mothers around the world and guiding people toward deeper personal faith and healing.Topics covered:• Growing up fatherless and healing the father wound• Losing a grandfather who became a father figure• Trusting God after abandonment• Finding identity and security in God• Breaking generational cycles of fatherlessness• The heart behind the God Is My Dad ministry🔗 Connect with Sean:www.godismydad.com@GodIsMyDad on all platforms📚 Sean’s Books:The Fatherless Journey For Guyshttps://a.co/d/05NoHiHvThe Single Mom Journey: A 30-Day Devotional Guidehttps://a.co/d/0iZ7ongjThe Fatherless Journey for Girlshttps://a.co/d/05UeaYMiThe Fatherless Journey – A Devotional For Guyshttps://a.co/d/04ph3x8s🔗 Connect with Witness the Wonder:Website: https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.comInstagram: @witnessthewonderFacebook: @witnessthewonderIf this conversation encouraged you, I’d love for you to follow the show and leave a review. It helps these stories reach more people.Witness the Wonder is hosted by Christina Smith, sharing real life stories, personal faith journeys, and how God is always at work in your story.

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 years in the adult entertainment industry. At 27, she had a supernatural encounter with God that revealed the reality of what she was living in, a moment that would begin to change everything.She battled addiction, survived a suicide attempt, and lost everything she owned to a hurricane. But through it all, God kept showing up, through miracle provision, healing, and undeniable moments where she could hear God guiding her path forward.This episode is a powerful Christian testimony of redemption, healing, and transformation. It’s a reminder that no matter your past, you can still experience God, hear His voice, and step into a completely new life.Today, Jeanne is an author of Shattered for Glory, works with strip club ministries, and serves survivors through outreach and advocacy, helping others find the same freedom she did.If you’ve ever wondered if your past story disqualifies you from God’s plan, this miracle story will show you that it actually equips you to help others more effectively.Jeanne's book: Shattered for Glory: Human Trafficking Survivor's Journey to Freedom👉 Buy Jeanne’s book: https://amzn.to/4vfQ6x9Connect with her: www.shatteredforglory.comConnect with Christina: https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.comCHAPTERS 00:00 The Story That Shouldn’t Have Happened00:42 Groomed at 17: How It Started03:15 21 Years in the Adult Industry06:40 The Night Everything Shifted09:25 A Supernatural Encounter on Stage12:10 Addiction, Pain, and a Suicide Attempt15:05 Losing Everything in a Hurricane17:40 When God Kept Showing Up20:10 The $5,000 Check & Unexpected Provision22:30 Healing from PTSD Through Psalm 9124:45 From Brokenness to Purpose26:30 Helping Other Survivors Find Freedom28:00 What Her Story Means for YouNew episodes every Tuesday — Follow so you never miss a God story. If you love the stories we share on Witness the Wonder leave us a review. It helps these stories reach more people.#ChristianTestimony#HumanTraffickingSurvivor#RedemptionStory#FaithStory#MiracleTestimony#GodStories#WitnessTheWonder#TrueStory#SurvivorStory#FromDarknessToLight

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 discovered along the way, and the moment everything began to shift.Their story is a powerful reminder that even in the hardest seasons, God is always at work, often in ways we don’t see until our prayers are answered.In this episode, you’ll hear:• The hidden struggle their son was carrying• What Josh discovered at https://NIDS.net that changed how he saw autism• The prayer that became a turning point• Why God can feel silent in the hardest moments• The moment God spoke three words that stopped Josh in his tracksAbout the GuestsJosh and Shelly Hankins are the hosts of the God’s Goodness Podcast, where they share real stories of faith and how God is at work in everyday life.Listen here: God’s Goodness PodcastAbout the ShowWitness the Wonder, hosted by Christina Smith, shares real stories of how God is at work in everyday lives, helping people recognize His presence in their own story.If this story encouraged you, visit ChristinaSmithOfficial.com to connect, learn more, and partner with the mission of Witness the Wonder.

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 that don’t make sense, God is still at work.If you’re navigating a difficult season or learning to trust God in a deeper way, this story will encourage you.This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation.Josh and Shelly Hankins are the hosts of God’s Goodness podcast.Connect with them:https://hihello.com/p/77b08bb6-e070-4227-bd63-69a2dd2b958aBirch Gold:If you’re interested in learning more about protecting your savings through gold, you can get your FREE Birch Gold INFO KIT here:https://bitira.go2cloud.org/SHBBConnect with Christina:https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.comIf this episode encouraged you and you’d like to support the show:https://paypal.me/WitnessthewonderWitness the Wonder shares real stories of how God is at work in everyday lives, helping people recognize His presence in their own story.God is always at work in your story.

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: learning to intentionally look for what God was doing in the middle of it.In this conversation you'll discover:​Why what you focus on determines whether hardship becomes trauma or testimony​How God sometimes prepares our hearts before difficult seasons arrive​The surprising ways God often works through people​How parents shape how children interpret difficult seasons​How gratitude can restore perspective during hardship.Near the end of the episode, Jenilee also shares a powerful question that has helped many people begin healing painful memories and recognize where Jesus may have been present in their story.Even when life floods everything around you, God is always at work in your story.Connect with Jenilee Samuel:Jenilee Samuel Websitehttps://www.JenileeSamuel.comListen to Jenilee’s podcastJava with JenGet Jenilee's Free Resource – Hear God Email SeriesConnect with Christina SmithWebsitehttps://ChristinaSmithOfficial.comFollow @WitnesstheWonder on Social MediaSupport Witness the WonderIf this episode encouraged you and you'd like to help these stories continue reaching people around the world, you can support the podcast here:Partner with the ShowYour generosity helps cover production, editing, and distribution so these stories can continue being shared.

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 powerful concept she calls “Sweaty Armpit Time.” These are the moments when stepping into obedience feels terrifying, uncomfortable, and completely outside your comfort zone. Yet these moments are often where God grows us the most.From navigating the overwhelming aftermath of a viral video to the tension many women feel between motherhood and calling, Melissa shares how to move past the internal dialogue of “Who am I to do this?” and step forward in faith.If fear of judgment has been keeping you silent, this honest and encouraging conversation may be the push you need to speak up, step out, and trust the story God is writing in your life.CONNECT WITH MELISSA LEA HUGHESWebsitewww.melissaleahughes.comFollow on Instagram @melissaleahughesCONNECT WITH CHRISTINA SMITH & WITNESS THE WONDERWebsitewww.christinasmithofficial.comFollow on all platforms@witnessthewonderABOUT WITNESS THE WONDERWitness the Wonder is a faith based video podcast hosted by Christina Smith featuring real conversations and powerful God stories. Each episode invites you to see how God is moving in everyday lives and discover the wonder of His work in your own story.SUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode encouraged you, please follow the channel and leave a review. Those simple actions help more people discover these stories of faith and transformation. To financially support Witness the Wonder visit www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com#ImposterSyndrome#GodStories#PersonalFaith#ChristianPodcast#WitnessTheWonder#FaithInGod

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 voice of God ask him one question that changed everything.Todd and Christina discuss his early years in Hollywood, the emptiness behind the lifestyle, the night of the attack, the miraculous way doctors said he should not be alive, and the moment he surrendered to God’s call on his life. He also shares how God led him into pastoral ministry, his work as an evangelist and broadcaster, and his heart for a “remnant” of believers who refuse to bow to the culture.If you’ve ever wondered whether your past disqualifies you, felt caught between two lives, or asked if God can really redeem your story, Todd’s testimony will give you hope and remind you that God still speaks, still saves, and still performs miracles.In this episode, we cover:Todd’s journey from Hollywood sets to a near-death experienceThe night he was stabbed 9 times and heard God speakWhy survival was only the beginning of his transformationHow God called him into ministry and what he’s doing todayEncouragement for anyone who feels too far gone or “in between”Connect with Todd Coconato:Website: https://toddcoconato.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealToddCoconatoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddcoconatoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ToddCoconatoConnect with Christina Smith & Witness the Wonder:Website: https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Christina.Smith00/Instagram: https://instagram.com/witnessthewonderYouTube: https://youtube.com/@witnessthewonderIf you believe in what we’re building through Witness the Wonder and want to help these stories reach more people, you can learn more and support the show at:https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.com#ToddCoconato #ChristianTestimony #MiracleStory #Stabbed9Times #NearDeathExperience #HearingGodsVoice #GodSpoke #FromHollywoodToJesus #ChristianPodcast #FaithStories #RedemptionStory #JesusSaves #GodStillHeals #SpiritualAwakening #WitnessTheWonder #ChildActor #Hollywood

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 truth, and what happens when people choose to share what God has carried them through. These stories remind us that even in our lowest moments, God is still at work.If you’ve ever wondered whether your story is important enough to tell, this episode is for you.Episode Highlights​(00:00) The story we’re afraid to share​(02:15) Meet Missy Maxwell Worton & Donna Bess​(08:30) Resilience and rising after failure​(14:45) Healing through sharing your story​(22:10) Why testimony brings freedomFeatured Guests​Missy Maxwell Worton: https://www.missymaxwellworton.com​Books by Missy: https://amzn.to/4qrE5Rw​Donna Bess: https://www.donnabessofficial.com​Books by Donna: https://amzn.to/4qmqN8QMentioned in this Episode​Get the Book: Resilience 3: The Rise After the Fall here: https://amzn.to/4aDq4eMConnect with Witness the Wonder​Visit https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.com for episode resources, guests, and more.​Read Christina’s Story (Chapter 7) in Resilience: Women Rising to Their Greatest Moments https://amzn.to/3MxyDPmDisclaimer: Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Witness the Wonder.

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 performance, and the freedom that comes when failure is redefined through the lens of God’s purpose.This conversation also unpacks why community matters in seasons of uncertainty, how rest is not a sign of weakness, and what it looks like to trust God when life feels out of your control. Through personal stories, biblical insight, and thoughtful reflection, Christina and Duke invite listeners to see failure differently, not as disqualification, but as a doorway to deeper faith, resilience, and connection.If you have ever felt stuck, inadequate, or unsure of what God is doing in your life, this episode will remind you that you are not alone and that God is always at work in your story.Follow Witness the Wonder for more honest conversations about faith, resilience, and recognizing God at work in everyday life.

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 vision that didn’t unfold the way he expected, wrestling with fear and identity, and learning what God was actually doing in the space between fear, failure, and faith.Together, we explore why failure often feels like disqualification, how comparison distorts our understanding of calling, and what God reveals when outcomes don’t match expectations. We also talk about why surrender and community matter more than appearances, and how God can still be at work when the story feels unfinished.If you’ve ever wondered whether failure means you missed God, this conversation offers clarity, perspective, and hope.Season 2 PartnerMany people are asking how to protect what they’ve worked so hard to build, especially in seasons of economic uncertainty. Birch Gold helps individuals diversify their savings with physical gold and silver.Learn more or request your free information kit at ChristinaSmithOfficial.comInterview Guest Pastor Duke White Jr. is the co-founder of the Goodvue Network and also hosts Real Life with Duke White. You can watch Witness the Wonder and Real Life with Duke White on your smart TV by downloading the Goodvue app on Roku, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire TV.If this episode encouraged you, follow the show so you don’t miss future conversations. If you have a moment, leaving a review or sharing it with someone who needs it really helps these stories reach more people.God is always at work in your story.

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, and how God worked behind the scenes to bring healing, provision, and purpose out of devastation. Now a family law attorney, advocate, and author, she helps women recognize abuse, find safety, and rebuild their lives with clarity and hope.This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt alone, misunderstood, or unsure how God fits into seasons of deep loss, and for leaders who want to respond with wisdom, compassion, and truth.God is always at work in your story, even when He feels like all you have left.👤 FEATURED GUESTCharlene QuintFamily law attorney, advocate, and author of Overcoming the Narcissist, Sociopath, Psychopath, and Other Domestic Abusers🌐 Website: https://www.abusecare.org📘 Link to Purchase Charlene's Book: https://amzn.to/45uhhsS🤝 BIRCH GOLD PARTNERConcerned about protecting what you have worked hard to build? Get Birch Gold’s FREE Information Kit and learn how physical gold and silver may help diversify your savings.https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com🔔 SUPPORT THE PODCASTShare this episode with someone who needs encouragement todayFollow Witness the Wonder so you do not miss future storiesLeave us a Review or comment.Help us share more stories by becoming a partner of the podcast at ChristinaSmithOfficial.com

In Part 2 of Chelsea Fain’s story, she shares how God met her after divorce, loss, church hurt, and a life-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 Scripture, Chelsea shares how God uses our difficult seasons not to punish, but to transform us.If you have ever wondered whether God was truly with you in your hardest moments, this conversation may help you see your story differently.🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES📘 Buy Chelsea Fain’s Bookhttps://a.co/d/3yPDe87🌐 Episode resources & guest infohttps://ChristinaSmithOfficial.com🥇 Birch Gold Group FREE INFO KIThttps://ChristinaSmithOfficial.com

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, this conversation reveals how God’s voice often becomes clearer in the hardest seasons.This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered if they missed God’s direction and is still carrying the weight of that decision.You may recognize yourself in this story.This conversation explores what it means to remain obedient when the cost is deeply painful, and why God does not waste even the most difficult chapters of our lives.🔗 LINKS📘 Buy Chelsea Fain’s bookhttps://a.co/d/11neoiX🌐 Christina Smith Officialhttps://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com🤝 Episode partner Birch Gold Grouphttps://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com🤝 SUPPORT WITNESS THE WONDERIf this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who may be trusting God through a difficult season. Leaving a review helps these stories reach the people who need them most. If you would like to support Witness the Wonder and help these conversations continue, you can find ways to support the show at https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com

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.JR shares how God used loss, waiting, and surrender to strip away false identity and reveal calling. Together, they explore how living in alignment with God’s design leads to clarity, peace, joy, and lasting fruit.This episode covers:God stories behind calling and purposeWhy alignment matters more than strivingHow humility and obedience shape spiritual growthRecognizing when you’re living out of alignmentFinding joy even in difficult seasons🔗 Free Spiritual Gifts Assessment — Brushfire Ministrieshttps://www.brushfires-digital.com/link/LZwtmm?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brushfires-digital.com%2Fclient-accessAffiliate link at no extra cost to you.To connect with Christina, access episode-related resources, or get the free Birch Gold Information Kit, visit ChristinaSmithOfficial.com.New episodes of Witness the Wonder release weekly. Subscribe and follow to hear more stories of how God is always at work in our lives.

Before you set goals 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 top 5 audience favorite moments from Season 1.We talk about:Jeremiah 29:11 and trusting God’s plans for hope and a futureHabakkuk 2:2 and what it really means to write the vision and make it plainWhy God led vision brings freedom instead of pressureThen we count down the top 5 audience favorite stories from Season 1, powerful reminders that God gets the final say and that He is always at work in our story.You’ll hear moments of:Redemption and surrenderJesus reaching people through dreamsLoss and God’s nearnessObedience when outcomes are not immediateA jaw dropping testimony of being raised from the deadChristina also shares her heart for 2026 and what God is stirring for the future of Witness the Wonder.Season 2 begins next week.Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s ahead.To stay updated and hear about future Wonder Story Live events, visit ChristinaSmithOfficial.com and join the email list.#witnessthewonder#witnessthewonder#christianpodcast#newyearsresolutions#faithbasedpodcast#2026#2026plans#2026resolutions#godstories#trustgod#christianencouragement#testimony#jeremiah2911#habakkuk22#godsplan#christianinspiration#faithjourney#godisworking#seasonfinale#MiracleStories

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 exact and unexpected ways through community, provision, and peace.Angel shares a deeply personal Christmas miracle following the loss of her first child. In a moment she never asked for, God brought comfort and reassurance from heaven, reminding her that He sees every longing of the heart.Christina also shares her own Christmas miracle. During a season of financial struggle, God provided through others and taught her the humility of receiving with gratitude when pride wanted to resist.Together, these stories remind us that miracles do not always come the way we expect, but God is always present, always faithful, and always at work in our story.In this episode, we talk about:• Trusting God when the situation feels impossible• God’s provision during financial uncertainty• Adoption, fear, and faith colliding• The power of community and answered prayer• Comfort from heaven in seasons of loss• Learning how to receive with humility when pride wants to resist• Why gratitude opens the door to miraclesIf you are believing for a Christmas miracle, whether it is provision, comfort, peace, or hope, this episode is for you.🛡️ AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIP - BIRCH GOLDIf you are looking for a way to protect your savings in uncertain times, Birch Gold offers options to diversify with physical gold and silver.Learn more here: 👉 ChristinaSmithOfficial.com💛 SUPPORT THE PODCASTIf Witness the Wonder encourages you, consider supporting the show. Your support helps keep these stories of faith and hope going.👉 ChristinaSmithOfficial.com/witness-the-wonder🙏 MY PRAYER FOR YOUGod, for every listener longing for a miracle this Christmas,I ask that You meet them right where they are.Provide where there is lack.Bring comfort where there is grief.Give peace where fear has taken hold.Remind them that You see them, You hear them, and You are near.In Jesus’ name, Amen.🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRISTINAWebsite: ChristinaSmithOfficial.comFollow Witness the Wonder on YouTube and social media:@WitnessTheWonder⭐ God is always at work in your story.

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 — and Jesus met her in a supernatural encounter that broke every chain and rewrote her entire story.In this powerful conversation, Lisa shares:• How trauma opened the door to addiction• How witchcraft gained influence in her life• What living a double life did to her identity• Her battle with self-harm and suicide• The moment Jesus physically intervened• Her deliverance, sobriety, and restored identityIf you need hope, freedom, or a reminder that no one is beyond God’s reach — this story is for you.📖 If You Need a BibleLisa offered to send a free physical Bible to anyone who doesn’t have one. Email your mailing information to: [email protected]💛 Support Witness the WonderIf this episode encouraged you, would you consider supporting the podcast?Give here: ChristinaSmithOfficial.com/witness-the-wonder🙌 A Prayer for YouJesus, for every listener longing for freedom, I ask that You do for them what You did for Lisa. Break every chain of addiction, trauma, witchcraft, confusion, and bondage. Silence every lie of the enemy and fill them with Your peace, Your truth, and Your presence. Restore what was stolen and lead them into the freedom only You can give. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.✝️ Prayer to Receive JesusIf you’re ready to surrender your life to Jesus like Lisa did, you can pray this right now:“Jesus, I need You. I’m tired of doing life on my own. I believe You are the Son of God, that You died for my sins, and that You rose again. Today, I surrender everything to You; my past, my mistakes, my pain, and my whole life. Please forgive me, wash me clean, and make me new. I choose to follow You from this moment forward. Thank You for loving me, for saving me, and for never giving up on me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”🔗 Connect with Christina SmithWebsite & Free Resources: ChristinaSmithOfficial.comYouTube & Socials: @WitnessTheWonder🛡️ Protect Your Future with Birch GoldLooking for a way to protect your savings in uncertain times?Request your free info kit: ChristinaSmithOfficial.com⭐ And Remember: God is always at work in your story.#ChristianTestimony#Deliverance#JesusSaves#SetFree#FreedomInChrist#WitchcraftTestimony#AddictionRecovery#WitnessTheWonder #HomosexualLifestyle #Homosexuality

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 expect or don’t feel strong enough to carry.“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)In this episode:• The breaking point that led to transformation• How stress and burnout impact the body and spirit• Why masking pain leads to deeper exhaustion• What surrender really looks like• The story behind Specially Empowered Moms• How God prepares us long before we realize it• Encouragement for anyone walking through the unexpectedConnect with Deena:speciallyempoweredmoms.comYouTube & Socials: @speciallyempoweredmomsConnect with Christina:ChristinaSmithOfficial.comYouTube & Socials: @WitnessTheWonder💛 Support the ShowIf this episode encouraged you, would you consider supporting the podcast? You can give here:  ChristinaSmithOfficial.com/witnessthewonder🛡️ Protect Your Future with Birch GoldLooking for a way to protect your savings in uncertain times?Request your free info kit from Birch Gold here: ChristinaSmithOfficial.com🙏  A Prayer for YouLord, for every listener who feels overwhelmed, exhausted, or at the end of themselves, I ask that You meet them right where they are. Remind them that Your grace is enough, Your strength is made perfect in their weakness, and You are already at work in their story. Bring peace, clarity, and hope into every place that feels heavy.Amen.Thank you for listening and sharing — every subscription helps us spread hope to those who need it.Remember: God is always at work in your story.#WitnessTheWonder#FaithStories #TrueStory#ChristianPodcast #Parenting#SpecialNeedsMom #Parenting Support#DownSyndrome #inspirational #encouragement#speciallyEmpoweredmoms

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 navigating unexpected grief, identity shifts, and a new calling she never saw coming—Deena’s story is honest, raw, and full of God’s faithfulness in the unexpected.If your life feels “off script,” this episode will remind you:God is still writing the story.What We Talk AboutWhen your plans and God’s plans collideRunning a youth center for at-risk teens for nearly 20 yearsThe shock of pregnancy at 42The silent delivery room and the Down syndrome diagnosisBecoming an advocate overnightThe hidden grief of losing the life you thought you’d haveThe toll on ministry, marriage, and her older childrenHow God reoriented her identity and callingEncouragement for parents walking through difficult seasons✨ ScriptureRomans 8:28 (ESV)“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good…”🔔 Stay ConnectedWebsite: ChristinaSmithOfficial.comYouTube & Social: @witnessthewonderContact / Speaking Requests: Via ChristinaSmithOfficial.com💛 Connect with Deena TrocinoYouTube & Socials:@SpeciallyEmpoweredMomsWebsite: SpeciallyEmpoweredMoms.com💰 Birch GoldTo learn how to protect your retirement with physical gold and silver, go to ChristinaSmithOfficial.com and click the Birch Gold link to get your FREE INFO KIT. 🙌 Support the PodcastVisit ChristinaSmithOfficial.com for ways to support the show, find more resources, and join the community.And remember…God is always at work in your story.

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 need reminders of what God has done so we can hold onto hope when life feels uncertain.This is also my first solo episode of Witness the Wonder, and I’m grateful to share it with you. It feels meaningful that this moment is anchored in gratitude and remembering what God has done.✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:• What altars of gratitude are and why the Israelites built them• How remembering strengthens your faith today• The anonymous check taped to our door during a financial crisis• How God met me personally through a small yellow-and-black bird• How your Thanksgiving table can become a place of remembrance• Why looking back helps you trust God for what’s ahead• Why your story has power to inspire and encourage othersIf you’re in a season where you need encouragement, hope, or reassurance that God is still working — this episode will help you remember the places He met you before so you can trust Him for what’s ahead.📖 Scripture References• Joshua 4 — Stones of remembrance• 1 Samuel 7:12 — “Ebenezer: thus far the Lord has helped us”• Genesis 28 — Jacob’s encounter at Bethel• Isaiah 38 — Hezekiah’s prayer and God’s response• Psalm 77:11 — “I will remember the deeds of the Lord”❤️ Thanksgiving BlessingAs you gather with the people you love, may your home be filled with joy, peace, and reminders of how faithful God has been this year.Happy Thanksgiving, friends — and remember, God is always at work in your story.🪙 BIRCH GOLD Looking for a way to protect your savings in uncertain times? Birch Gold makes it simple to diversify your portfolio with gold and silver. To learn more and get your FREE INFO KIT👉 Visit: ChristinaSmithOfficial.com🙌 SUPPORT WITNESS THE WONDERIf this podcast blesses you and you'd like to partner with the ministry, you can give here:👉 ChristinaSmithOfficial.com/witnessthewonder🎤 BOOK CHRISTINA TO SPEAK OR BE A GUESTIf you’d like me to speak at your event, church, women’s gathering, or be a guest on your podcast, you can connect with me here:👉 ChristinaSmithOfficial.com (use the contact form)📺 Subscribe for more God stories, testimonies, and conversations of faith:All Streaming and Social Media Platforms: @witnessthewonder⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 — Welcome + Thanksgiving Introduction01:02 — Travel Reflections & Unexpected Ministry Moments03:49 — What Are Altars of Gratitude?06:10 — Biblical Examples of Altars08:24 — Why We Need to Remember What God Has Done08:33 — Birch Gold Sponsor (Ad #1)09:49 — The Story Behind Isaiah 3810:55 — The Anonymous Check on Our Door15:54 — When the Story Didn’t Go How We Expected18:54 — Birch Gold Sponsor (Ad #2)19:10 — A Personal Encounter With God’s Love (The Tree & the Bird)23:02 — What Altars Has God Built in Your Life?24:50 — How to Create Modern-Day Altars25:55 — A Thanksgiving Invitation for Your Family Table27:50 — Final Blessing: You Are Loved, Seen & Not Alone#WitnessTheWonder #GodStories #ChristianTestimony #AltarsOfGratitude #GodIsFaithful #RememberGodsFaithfulness #ChristianEncouragement #FaithInHardTimes #GratitudeStory #ThanksgivingMessage #ChristianYouTube #GodIsAtWork #EncouragementForToday #MiracleStory #ChristianPodcast #Thanksgiving #Thanksgiving2025 #Gratitude #Thankfulness #Godswonders

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 avoided grieving. I stayed busy, took care of others, and pushed my own tears aside. But as loss kept piling up, I realized I couldn’t outrun it anymore — I had to grieve.And in that journey, God met me with a closeness I didn’t even know to expect.In this conversation, we explore:• How grief shows up in everyday moments• Why avoiding grief keeps you stuck• What healthy grieving looks like• How to take negative thoughts captive before they pull you deeper• Why community matters when depression whispers “isolate”• The surprising connection between helping others and emotional healing• What the Bible actually says about comfort, mourning, and hopeIf you're walking through grief or depression, this highlight is for you.You’re not alone. There is hope.✨ Watch full episodes on any streaming platform:YouTube • Goodvue Network • FaithfulStream.com • Spotify • Apple PodcastsSearch: Witness the Wonder — Christina Smith✨ CONNECT WITH HEATHER O’BRIENProphetic Healing Workshop: https://heatherobrien.net/workshopPodcast: Heal With GodInstagram: @healwithgodpodcast✨ CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA SMITHYouTube: https://youtube.com/@witnessthewonderInstagram, Facebook, TikTok: @witnessthewonderWebsite: https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/witnessthewonder🤝 PARTNER WITH WITNESS THE WONDERIf this highlight encouraged you, would you consider supporting the show? Your shares, reviews, and financial gifts help keep these stories going.Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=MKYXMV2Q4JS8U💛 BIRCH GOLD FREE INFO KIT:Looking for a way to protect your savings in uncertain times?Birch Gold makes it simple to diversify with physical gold and silver.Get your free info kit at: https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com#grief #grieftips #griefsupport #depressionhelp #seasonaldepression #healingjourney #innerhealing #mentalhealthmatters #emotionalwellbeing #takeeverythoughtcaptive #choosingjoy #overcomingdepression #youarenotalone #healingispossible #holidaygrief #mindsetmatters #witnessTheWonder

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 grief, emotional triggers, and the unexpected moments where God brings light into our darkest seasons.I share a personal story from my own journey—hosting our annual family cookie night just five days after losing my mom. In that moment, I discovered something I didn’t know was possible: joy and grief can truly co-exist. God met me in both, and He wants to meet you there too.Together, we explore how to grieve on purpose, how to take your thoughts captive when emotions feel overwhelming, and how to honor your grief without losing your joy.If you’re facing the holidays with a heavy heart, this conversation offers comfort, clarity, and hope. God is close to the brokenhearted, and He is with you in every season—joyful or painful.🌿 What We Cover• Why grief often intensifies around the holidays• What “fantasy grief” is and how it keeps us stuck• Taking your thoughts captive (2 Cor. 10:5) in emotional seasons• How to plan your grief instead of being overwhelmed by it• The power of choosing joy even when you’re hurting• Practical ways to support someone who is grieving• Healthy ways to avoid isolation when depression whispers “withdraw”• How God meets us—even in the hardest places📖 Scriptures MentionedEcclesiastes 3:1 • 2 Corinthians 10:5 • Psalm 34:18Philippians 4:8 • Romans 8:37⏱️ Chapters00:00 – “I choose joy.”00:20 – Can joy & grief co-exist?01:47 – Christina’s story: holidays after multiple losses03:06 – Why grief hits harder during the holidays05:19 – Grieving relationships that never became what you hoped06:40 – “Fantasy grief” and the lies that accompany it08:52 – How to grieve on purpose10:44 – Taking thoughts captive in heavy seasons14:42 – Cookie night five days after losing my mom17:32 – Joy & grief as two sides of the same coin20:35 – Preparing emotionally & spiritually for the holidays22:44 – Supporting someone who is grieving25:31 – Heather’s final encouragement27:18 – Closing reminder: God is always at work🤝 Partnership: Birch GoldLooking for a way to protect your savings in uncertain times? Birch Gold makes it simple to diversify with gold and silver. Get your free info kit at:https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com✨ Connect with Heather O’BrienProphetic Healing Workshops: heatherobrien.net/workshopPodcast: Heal With God✨ Connect with Christina Smith, Host of Witness the WonderYouTube: https://youtube.com/@witnessthewonderInstagram, Facebook & TikTok: @witnessthewonderWebsite: https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/witnessthewonder💖 Partner with Witness the WonderIf these conversations have encouraged you, would you consider supporting the show? You can give by listening, sharing, reviewing, or financially partnering. Together, we’ll keep telling stories that remind the world: God is always at work in your story.Donate:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=MKYXMV2Q4JS8U

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 share my personal story. We talk about recognizing God’s voice and gentle nudges, walking through seasonal depression, and choosing community over isolation. If you’re grieving or dealing with depression this holiday season, this conversation offers Scripture, practical tools, and the comfort of God’s presence.📖 Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”🌿 What We CoverHow God prepares us and speaks through quiet “nudges”Processing grief and seasonal depression with faith and scriptureTaking thoughts captive (2 Cor 10:5) and refocusing our thoughts (Phil 4:8)Choosing community when depression says “withdraw”Why God feels closest in our hardest seasons📖 Scriptures Mentioned2 Corinthians 10:5; Philippians 4:8; Psalm 34:18; Romans 8:37; James 1:17Chapters00:00 Ministry, honesty, and depression00:46 Birch Gold message01:09 Welcome + why this episode is different02:02 Handing the mic to Heather (guest host)02:08 Setting the scene02:19 God woke me at 2 A.M.03:08 Calling my brother in the night04:45 “I’ll call you back—don’t answer.”05:32 The voicemail I’ll treasure forever06:04 One week later: sudden loss07:00 Seeing God’s fingerprints08:37 “My sheep hear my voice.”09:10 Learning to notice the gentle tap09:43 The last-minute dinner with Grandma11:13 A final family gift12:48 Learning God’s voice personally14:14 Birch Gold message14:27 Holidays, seasonal depression, and grief15:23 Learning to actually grieve18:01 Everyday triggers and letting tears come20:41 One takeaway for the heavy-hearted21:22 Taking thoughts captive (2 Cor 10:5)21:27 Training your focus (Phil 4:8)21:56 Doing the opposite of isolation22:52 Catching thoughts before they drop to the heart23:19 Identity truths that fight the lies24:57 Simple dopamine wins when you feel stuck25:21 God is near the brokenhearted (Ps 34:18)26:44 Every good and perfect gift (James 1:17)27:41 Birch Gold + closingPartnership Birch GoldLooking for a way to protect your savings in uncertain times? Birch Gold makes it simple to diversify with gold and silver. To get your free info kit, visit: https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.comConnect with Christina Smith, Host of Witness the Wonder: 📺YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@WitnesstheWonder📱TikTok, Instagram & Facebook: @witnessthewonder🌐Website: ⁠https://www.christinasmithofficial.com⁠🤝Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/witnessthewonder⁠💖 Partner with Christina Smith and support Witness the WonderIf these conversations have blessed you, would you consider partnering with us? You can give your time (by listening, sharing, and writing a review), your talent (by using your creative gifts to spread the message), or your treasure (by giving financially). Together, we’ll keep telling stories that remind the world: God is always at work in your story.👉 Donate here: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=MKYXMV2Q4JS8U⁠#WitnessTheWonder #SeasonalDepression #depression #grief #griefsupport #GriefAndHealing #griefandloss #unexpectedgifts #depressionhelp #depressionawareness #overcomingdepression #HearingGod #godsvoice #hearinggodsvoice #mentalhealth #GodStories #truestory #Podcast #MiracleStories #FaithJourney #Encouragement #holidays #holiday #healwithgod #mentalhealthpodcast

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 presence—revealing a testimony of His preparation, protection, and power.If you’ve ever prayed for your child’s safety or wrestled to trust God with what you cannot control, this episode will renew your faith that He goes before you and is always at work, even in the unseen moments.ScripturePhilippians 4:7 — “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Watch Part 1: Faith on Impact | A True Story of God’s ProtectionLearn more: ChristinaSmithOfficial.comSponsorLooking for a way to protect your savings in uncertain times? Birch Gold makes it simple to diversify with gold and silver. To get your free info kit, visit https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.comChapters00:00 “God just did a miracle.”00:23 The Life360 setup and the crash alert no parent wants01:07 Sponsor: Birch Gold01:20 Welcome and context for parents02:13 The morning nudge to pray protection04:37 How she knew it was the Holy Spirit06:12 Peace that does not come from circumstances07:17 Processing the trauma and choosing trust08:41 Refusing fear and rebuilding confidence to drive11:21 At the scene: calming others and testifying12:18 Letting go and trusting God with your child14:28 Sponsor: Birch Gold15:15 God prepares our hearts before crisis17:14 Encouragement for parents praying for their kids19:18 You are not praying alone20:25 Listening prayer and being led by the Spirit23:38 Praying God’s will and finding peace25:21 For helicopter parents: leaning into God’s peace26:41 Closing encouragement and promise for parents27:51 Sponsor: Birch Gold#WitnessTheWonder #parenting #prayer #prayerworks #truestory #miracle #MiracleStory #FaithStory #GodsProtection #Testimony #FaithBasedContent #HolySpirit #EverydayMiracles #christianpodcast #podcast #realstory #lifethreatening #crash #carcrash #carcrashes

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.Her story is a powerful reminder that when everything feels out of control, God is still in control.Prayer isn’t our last resort; it’s our first line of defense.📖 Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”💛 SPONSORLooking for a way to protect your savings in uncertain times?Birch Gold makes it simple to diversify with gold and silver.👉 Learn more → https://www.christinasmithofficial.com🌟 WATCH NEXT / LINKS🎧 Watch the full episode → Faith on Impact | A True Story of God’s Protection🎙️ Listen to more Wonder Story Highlights → @WitnessTheWonder🌐 Connect with Christina Smith Your Host → ChristinaSmithOfficial.com🙌 ABOUTWelcome to Witness the Wonder — a faith-based podcast sharing powerful, real-life stories that reveal how God is always at work in our lives.Hosted by Christina Smith, Evangelist, Writer, Speaker, and Life Coach.New episodes weekly — subscribe for stories that build bold faith and real hope.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 When Life Changes in an Instant00:45 Sponsor – Birch Gold00:58 Take Us Back to That Day01:03 The Crash and Roll-Over02:14 Processing the Moment04:33 God’s Present Help in Trouble05:03 A Prayer That Changed Everything06:19 Finding Purpose Through the Crash06:24 What Really Matters Most07:11 Closing Reflection#WitnessTheWonder #WonderStoryHighlight #WhenPrayerBecomesYourGreatestWeapon #PowerOfPrayer #FaithStory #GodsProtection #ChristianPodcast #Testimony #FaithBasedContent #EverydayMiracles #truestory #truestories #miracle #miracles #miraclestory #protection #supernaturalprotection #supernatural #prayerworks #prayer #pray #lifethreatening #spiritualweapons #godstories #god #podcast #faith

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 hear how to recognize God’s voice, make space for Him in a busy schedule, and respond to crisis with peace and prayer.📖 Scriptures: Psalm 46:1 · Psalm 46:10 · James 4:8🎙️ Host: Christina Smith⏱️ Duration: 28 minutes🌐 Connect with Christina at: ChristinaSmithOfficial.com✨ Sponsor:Now through October 31, Birch Gold is giving back in a big way for Veterans Day. Get a free patriotic silver round for every $5,000 in precious metals purchased — and veterans receive their first year of IRA fees covered.👉 Claim yours at ChristinaSmithOfficial.comWitness the Wonder is a faith-based podcast sharing real stories that reveal God’s presence in everyday life.#WitnessTheWonder #FaithStory #GodsProtection #MiracleTestimony #ChristianPodcast #EverydayMiracles

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 ever wondered whether God can use you, this moment will speak straight to your heart. 💛🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode now streaming on Witness the Wonder.🌐 Connect with Christina Smith → https://www.christinasmithofficial.com🌐 Connect with Caron Carroll → https://www.caroncarroll.com💡 Sponsor: Birch Gold. Learn more about the Veteran’s Day Free Silver Patriot Coin Promotion at ChristinaSmithOfficial.com#WitnessTheWonder #CreatedForMore #FaithJourney #DoItAfraid #CaronCarroll #ChristianPodcast #Testimony #HolySpirit #Purpose #Obedience #FreedomInChrist #ExperienceGod #HearGod #FaithOverFear #ChristianPodcast #HolySpirit #Obedience #ExperienceGod #HearGod #godqualifiesthecalled

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 love people well, start conversations (“Can I pray for you?”), handle rejection, and watch God turn ordinary moments into divine encounters. You’ll also hear a moving salvation story and how Caron’s new book, How Can I Pray for You: The Revelation That Changed Everything, was born out of healing and obedience.In this episode:- From religion to relationship — and the “wilderness” revelation- How to share your faith (even when you feel unqualified)- Street evangelism, prayer tents, and everyday boldness- Handling fear of man and trusting the Holy Spirit- Equipping others + Caron’s new book and calling📚 Learn more about Caron & her book: CaronCarroll.com🌐 Connect with Christina: ChristinaSmithOfficial.comSponsor: Birch Gold — To learn more about Birch Gold's Veteran's Day Free Silver Patriot Coin Promotion visit ChristinaSmithOfficial.com#WitnessTheWonder #DoItAfraid #CaronCarroll #FaithJourney #ChristianPodcast #OvercomingFear #Testimony #HolySpirit #Obedience #FreedomInChrist #GodStories #Purpose #ExperienceGod #heargodsvoice #heargod

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://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com👉 https://www.CaronCarroll.com#WitnessTheWonder #ComeAsYouAre #FreedomInChrist #FaithJourney #Testimony #ChristianPodcast #JesusSaves #HopeInJesus #Redemption #Grace #Deliverance #Healing #Transformation #Faith #GodStories #LetGoLetGod

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 conversation, Caron reveals how God transformed her pain into purpose and restored her identity through His love.In this episode:• From religion to real relationship with Jesus• Freedom from guilt, shame, and alcohol• Hearing God’s voice and finding peace• Discovering your true identity in ChristIf this story encouraged you, follow Witness the Wonder and share it with a friend. Every listen helps us reach more people with stories of faith and transformation.Learn more about Caron Carroll → www.caroncarroll.comConnect with Christina Smith → www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.comListen and connect on all platforms → https://linktr.ee/ChristinaSmith7Sponsor: Birch Gold — Get a free patriotic silver round for every $5,000 invested from Oct 13 – Oct 31 to learn more visit ChristinaSmithOfficial.com

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, faith, and nutrition all matter when it comes to healing. We’re talking body recomposition, protein truths, perimenopause struggles, and what it really means to steward your body as a temple, without toxic diet culture. You will also hear about her new book, Praise through the Pain: Diagnosis to Destiny coming out October 11th. (Link to buy below)Her journey is proof that God doesn’t waste pain, He repurposes it. If you’ve ever felt stuck, tired, or unsure how to start again, this convo will fire you up to move, pray, and believe that your best chapter is still ahead.🌟 Resources & LinksOur Partners:Protect Your Savings with Gold & Silver – Birch GoldLooking for a safe way to diversify your retirement savings? Birch Gold makes it simple to roll over your IRA or 401(k) into a tax-sheltered account backed by physical precious metals.👉GRAB YOUR FREE KIT: https://bitira.go2cloud.org/SHBBConnect with Angel Faulk (The Fitness Angel):🌐 Website: https://thefitnessangel.net📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitnessangeltv📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelPhillipsFaulk📺 TV Program: Download the Christian Television Network (CTN) app and search “The Fitness Angel”📖 Book: Praise Through the Pain: Diagnosis to Destiny – https://amzn.to/4q1sOsaConnect with Christina Smith Host of Witness the Wonder:📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@witnessthewonder📱 TikTok / Instagram / Facebook: @witnessthewonder🌐 Website: https://www.christinasmithofficial.com🔗 All Links: https://linktr.ee/ChristinaSmith7Support the Show:If today’s story encouraged you, take a moment to share it. Your support helps us keep bringing stories of faith and hope to more people.You can also support Witness the Wonder through Patreon or by giving a one-time or monthly PayPal donation.💖 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witnessthewonder💖 PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=MKYXMV2Q4JS8U#DiagnosisToDestiny #AngelFaulk #WitnessTheWonder #ChristinaSmith #FaithPodcast #FaithAndFitness #WomenOfFaith #ChristianMotivation #HealingJourney #Resilience #FaithTransformation #GodIsAlwaysAtWork #MidlifeWomen #PerimenopauseJourney #BodyRecomposition #FaithOverFear #ChristianEncouragement #PurposeAndFaith #TheFitnessAngel #PraiseThroughThePain #truestory #truestories #menopause #perimenopause #perimenopausefitness #perimenopausehealth #perimenopauserelief #perimenopauseweightloss #menopausepodcast #menopauseworkout #menopausetips #menopauseweightgain #menopauseweightloss #menopausecoach #menopausewellness

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 of recovery, and the emotional weight of losing her smile. Yet through every obstacle, she discovered resilience, community, and the unshakable presence of God walking with her. This is more than just a story about survival. It’s a testimony of courage, faith, and the determination to keep moving forward — even when the road ahead looks impossible.Whether you’ve faced your own health battle or know someone walking through one now, Angel’s journey will leave you encouraged to hold on to hope and never give up.💡 Protect Your Savings with Gold & Silver - Birch Gold Looking for a safe way to diversify your retirement savings? Birch Gold makes it simple to roll over your IRA or 401(k) into a tax-sheltered account backed by physical precious metals. Learn more today at ⁠https://bitira.go2cloud.org/SHBB⁠. (FREE KIT)Resources & LinksConnect with Angel Faulk | The Fitness Angel: 📖 The Hunt for My Smile (Angel’s story included): ⁠Buy on Amazon⁠🌐Angel’s Website: ⁠https://thefitnessangel.net ⁠📸Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thefitnessangel⁠📱Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/AngelPhillipsFaulk⁠💜 Facial Paralysis Encouragement & Support (Facebook Group): Search by name to join   Support & Connect with Witness the Wonder: 📺YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@WitnesstheWonder📱TikTok, Instagram & Facebook: @witnessthewonder🌐Website: ⁠https://www.christinasmithofficial.com⁠🤝Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/witnessthewonder⁠💖 Partner with Witness the WonderIf these conversations have blessed you, would you consider partnering with us? You can give your time (by listening and sharing), your talent (by using your creative gifts to spread the message), or your treasure (by giving financially). Together, we’ll keep telling stories that remind the world: God is always at work in your story.👉 Donate here: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=MKYXMV2Q4JS8U⁠#WitnessTheWonder #AngelFaulk #FaithStories #GodStories #HealingJourney #Resilience #Testimony #Overcoming #NeverGiveUp #ChristianPodcast #MiracleStories #BrainTumorSurvivor #FaithAndHealing #Encouragement #Inspiration #BrainTumor #CancerSurvivor #TrueStory #BrainTumorSurvivor #TrueStories #HealthJourney #fitness #WitnessTheWonder #AngelFaulk #FaithStories #GodStories #BrainTumorSurvivor #OvercomingIllness #ChristianTestimony #SurvivorStories #HealingTestimony #ResilienceStory #NeverGiveUp #PowerOfFaith #ChristianPodcast #MiracleTestimony #HopeInHardTimes #TestimonyOfFaith #EncouragementForTheJourney

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 onto her faith and pressed forward in the fight for justice. If you’re in a long season of waiting or walking through loss, this episode will meet you with honesty, hope, and practical courage.Resources & LinksNational Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.): 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) — 24/7Angel House (VOCAL – Montgomery, AL):  ⁠https://vocalonline.org/angel-house/⁠Wiregrass Angel House (Dothan, AL):  ⁠https://www.wiregrassangelhouse.org⁠Connect with Angel Faulk:🌐 Website: ⁠https://thefitnessangel.net⁠  📱Facebook: Angel FaulkFollow Witness the Wonder:📺 YouTube: @witnessthewonder📱 TikTok, Instagram & Facebook: @witnessthewonder🌐 Website: ⁠www.witnessthewonderpodcast.com⁠Support the Show🤝 Partner with us on Patreon to access exclusive behind-the-scenes content and bonus clips: ⁠patreon.com/WitnessTheWonder#FightForJustice #AngelFaulk #WitnessTheWonder #GodStories #FaithStories #ChristianPodcast #TrueCrimeAndFaith #Resilience #NeverGiveUp #JusticePrevails #faithinaction #MiraclesToday #ChristianContent #truestory #truestories #truecrimestories #truecrimestory #truecrimedocumentary #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #truecrimeaddict #justice #justiceserved #justiceforvictims

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 stepped into leadership as President/CEO of Nashville 37201 TV and Absolutely Gospel.What you’ll discover in this episode:Bev’s Spirit-led songwriting process Why awards don’t define ministry The #1 single she almost didn’t record Candid advice for songwriters & creatives waiting on God’s timing How God merged her calling in music with media The powerful testimony behind her miracle comeback 👉 If you missed Part 1, go back and hear the redemption story that set the stage for this miracle.Connect with Bev McCann:🌐 Website: www.bevmccann.com📘 Facebook: Bev McCann & FriendsFollow Witness the Wonder:📺 YouTube: @witnessthewonder📱 TikTok, Instagram & Facebook: @witnessthewonder🌐 Website:  www.witnessthewonderpodcast.com#witnessthewonder #MiracleComeback #FaithStories #GodStories #TestimonyTuesday #ChristianPodcast #FaithInAction #HopeInChrist #InspiringStories #ChristianContent #truestory #truestories #podcast #realstory #realstories #faithstories #gospelmusic #gospelmusicians #grandoleopry #BevMcCann #Nashville37201tv #absolutelygospel