GPS: God. People. Stories.

GPS: God. People. Stories.

From murderers to missionaries and actors to athletes, people from all walks of life have life-changing encounters with God. Listen to them share their stories here.

Episodes

October 1, 2025 23 mins

When Colton Dixon first tried out for the reality TV competition American Idol, he didn’t make it to the on-air rounds. On the following season, he took seventh place on the show. 

On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., listen to how God has used one setback after another in Colton’s life to prepare him for a successful music career that glorifies Jesus. 

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From tarot card readings and wearing crystals, to consulting a psychic medium, Jenn Nizza was intrigued about the supernatural. After Jenn was told her own psychic abilities were a “gift from God,” she became a professional psychic. 

Jenn realized she was actually being manipulated by the devil when Jesus Christ rescued her from the demonic oppression her psychic activities brought. Hear Jenn share her story of freedom in Christ on ...

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Although Phil Tuttle always had a deep fear of public speaking, God called him to be the pastor of a church and later the CEO of the ministry, Walk Thru the Bible.

Over the years, God has continually grown his faith through challenging seasons, including infertility. Listen to how God has used an ordinary man to do extraordinary things for the Gospel on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories

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When floodwaters swept through Camp Mystic in the early morning hours of July Fourth, Skyler Derrington and her fellow campers found safety and strength by singing through the storm. After that night, Skyler wrote a song to the tune of “Hallelujah,” which quickly went viral, bringing comfort to many who were affected by the tragedy.  

Listen to Skyler and her mom, Lacey, share about the heartbreaking flood—and the hope that has foll...

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Becky Thompson and her mom, Susan Pitts, manage the Facebook group Midnight Mom Devotional—a community of women who pray for other moms every night. 

After a post about chicken nuggets went viral, the prayer-centered group saw explosive growth and now has over 1.6 million followers. Listen as they share how their community grew from one mom to over 1 million. 

“The night is dark and lonely, but God’s presence doesn’t leave us just be...

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When Britney Higgs went on a high-risk mission to northern Iraq, she met a group of women and girls who had just been rescued from trafficking by ISIS.

As she looked into their eyes, they shared heartbreaking stories. Even though they were physically free, many of them wished they had died in captivity. Britney knew that couldn’t be the end of their story.  

That moment inspired Britney to create a nonprofit that helps survivors of h...

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When Mike Arena realized he and his family were becoming too busy in life, they took a sabbatical and prayed about what God had in store next. That’s when Mike received an email from his dad with a request that would take him and his wife far away from their comfortable life in Georgia. 

Today, Mike and his wife are missionaries in Alaska’s rugged wilderness, where Mike serves as a Christian radio broadcaster helping to spread the G...

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Although Rhett Walker grew up in a Christian home, he lived by his own rules in his teenage years. That was, until his girlfriend became pregnant.

Find out how his young journey to parenthood led the Christian singer to see God’s grace on this episode of GPS: God. People Stories.  

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Tony Dungy won his first Superbowl during his second year in the NFL. When he was traded and released at 25 years old, he thought his career was over. 

On this Father’s Day episode, listen as the former NFL player and coach shares how his faith saw him through many unexpected twists and turns in his career and family—such as becoming a father to 12—nine of them through adoption.  

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When Mark Batterson was 22 years old, his church plant in Chicago failed. 

“It was embarrassing. It was discouraging. It was a little confusing, to be honest,” Mark said. 

However, God used that closed door to redirect Mark to start a church plant in Washington, D.C.—this time with a very different outcome. Today, he’s pastored National Community Church for nearly 30 years and launched Kingdom-focused businesses to help people in his...

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May 14, 2025 20 mins

After her first child was born with Down syndrome and her anxiety led to crippling panic attacks, Rebekah Lyons encountered God’s supernatural peace and healing.

Rebekah is a wife, mother, Bible teacher, author, and speaker. On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., she shares how she came to embrace Jesus’ admonition not to let your heart be troubled.

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Driving fast is something Michael McDowell has done since he was a child. He began racing go-karts when he was eight, and since then he's gone on to win the Daytona 500 in 2021 and the Brickyard 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2023.

While he chases track wins with fierce determination, Michael pursues Jesus Christ with even more passion. Listen as he talks about the highs and lows of his life and career—and how a scar...

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Lee Strobel is a skeptic by nature. With a law degree and a career in investigative journalism, he set out to disprove the merits of Christianity. In his research—all for the purpose of “rescuing” his wife from a local church—he discovered something unexpected.  

On this Easter episode, Lee tells us about his investigation into the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and how those three truths are the source of ultimate h...

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Phylicia Masonheimer wasn’t even a teenager yet when she was exposed to and trapped by sexual sin after she stumbled upon a “smut novel” at a garage sale. But after discovering the transformative power of Jesus Christ in her teens, she found that faith in Him empowered her—and can do the same for you.

On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., Phylicia shares how personal struggles can become a platform for ministry and making d...

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Riley Kehoe was 10 years old when she and her family ran for their lives to escape the massive Thailand tsunami of 2004. The experience shaped Riley's life, leading her to become passionate about courageously living her faith in Jesus and helping others do the same.

On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., hear how Riley has demonstrated bold faith, perseverance, and a desire to help people encounter the love and presence...

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After serving as a missionary in Africa, Brandon Holmes was shocked to discover families in his own hometown struggling with basic necessities. When he learned children were sleeping on the floor of their homes, Brandon and two friends founded "Beds for Kids," a ministry dedicated to providing youth a comfortable place to sleep.

On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., hear Brandon's journey from ministry abroad...

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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains are ministering to residents in Southern California—where recent wildfires claimed at least 29 lives and left thousands of people without homes.  

In this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., chaplain Scott Lasch shares stories from his deployment to offer Christ’s comfort to those devastated by the Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires. 

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February 5, 2025 26 mins

Alex Nsengimana was only 6 years old when he and his two siblings survived the Rwandan genocide in 1994. Nearly 1 million other people did not. 

On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., Alex shares how he escaped death, discovered eternal life, and forgave the men who acted in violence against him and his family. 

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All around the world, modern-day slavery and human trafficking devastate millions of lives. After a shocking encounter in Africa, Becky Murray was driven to fight against these injustices.

On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., Becky talks about her journey to begin a ministry dedicated to rescuing and empowering some of the most vulnerable people across the globe.  

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Michael Cochren is the lead singer for the Christian band Cochren & Co. and uses music to impact people’s lives for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. But he wasn’t always all in for Jesus Christ, as he filled his high school and early college years with alcohol and parties.

Find out how Michael’s life changed forever as he sat in his car in a parking lot on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.
 
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