Story Behind

A woman dies a hero after shielding her grandson from an oncoming car. These are the kinds of stories that will forever mark a family, as when a grandmother saves her grandson.   AND   For Kelsey Boone, her son Boston’s first birthday wasn’t just about cake and candles. It was about a room full of people choosing to meet a little boy exactly where he is.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/grandmother-saves-grandson.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/family-learns-asl.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

For one couple’s 75th anniversary, they shared the secret to love that lasts. After 7 and a half decades, their answer is pretty good.   AND   A must-read about a 9-year-old with a big heart who created autism emergency kits for first responders.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/75th-anniversary-advice.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/autism-emergency-kits.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When 7-year-old Reid lost his beloved binder of Pokémon cards at Denver International Airport, his heart broke. The binder held a collection he had carefully built, card by card, treasure by treasure.   AND   One young man in Long Beach, California, is turning grief into purpose with his new venture. He recently opened a cafe in honor of his late girlfriend, Reinne.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/airline-workers-replace-lost-cards.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/turning-grief-into-purpose.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In a world where many animal rescue stories end in heartbreak, one lonely pup is reminding people that sometimes the most beautiful endings are still possible.   AND   One dad is running in memory of his child, who died from cancer. Proceeds went to families with a child who has cancer and cancer research.    To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/dog-left-at-airport-adopted.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/running-in-memory-of-child.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The kids cheering for their basketball team have their own mini-student section on the bleachers. It’s safe to say they’re the high school team’s biggest fans.   AND   After calling 911 to help save her father’s life, a young girl is being honored by her community. She didn’t freeze up, she didn’t panic, she did the next best thing, and Mia Bates took action.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/kids-cheering-basketball-team.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/young-girl-honored-by-her-community.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When a couple reunited after tragedy, their love blossomed into a beautiful story. The pair, Sloan and Matt Bowan, had gone out a couple of times, but didn’t go steady until Matt became quadriplegic.   AND   Grab a tissue and watch how this bride honors her dad in the most beautiful way before their father-daughter dance.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/couple-reunited-after-tragedy.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/bride-honors-dad-in-a-beautiful-way.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In Belton, Texas, high school students bond with seniors through fun matches of chair volleyball. It’s a beautiful—and competitive—relationship between teens and the elderly.   AND   Aaron Martin of Plano, Texas, has a new baby boy, Parker. But tragedy surrounded his birth. Natalie Martin, Parker’s mother and the loving wife of Aaron, died while giving birth to him.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/high-school-students-bond-with-seniors.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/losing-wife-after-childbirth.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.