"It's A God Thing!" Radio Podcast: Recent Episodes
Chuck Cooper
“It’s A God Thing!” podcast is a weekly, non-denominational show devoted to interviews with believers in Jesus Christ who have experienced God in a very unusual, often dramatic and sometimes humorous way. All story-tellers claim that God moved mountains in their lives that they were unable to move themselves. They also say their “modern-day miracles” can only be described as a “God Thing!!” Ready for a real blessing? Alrighty, then let’s do this “God Thing!”
Treatment for Pastor Ernest Easley's throat cancer was successful, but second hand smoke shut down his ability to breathe normally. Numerous, desperate attempts to find a "non-smoking" motel room while attending a conference in South Georgia were unsuccessful. But, God miraculously intervened with an unbelievable "rest of the story!"
For more than 30 years, Sabrina (full name and location undisclosed for privacy) struggled to locate her son who was born out of wedlock when she was a teenager. Forced by her Father to give the infant up for adoption, Sabrina constantly wondered where her son was and asked God to reveal to her that he was okay. This amazing, heart-wrenching story of their eventual reunion will touch your heart!
Are you battling an addiction that you can't seem to overcome? Are you an alcoholic? A work-aholic? A food-aholic? A drug-aholic? A smoke-holic? Other "aholics?"
**Well, stay tuned...Dorothy Clark of Decatur, GA and Kent Cooper of Columbia, TN both battled addictions for years! Both claim they couldn't overcome their addiction on their own and that only God's intervention put them on the path to recovery!
Hopefully, their stories will inspire you to ask God to lead you (or a friend) to a new life like He did for them!**
Just a few hours after she gave premature birth to her first child, the 20-something sister of Linda Lane of Jacksonville Beach, FL, was diagnosed with a ruptured brain aneurysm. Emergency test results revealed too much blood on the brain prevented surgery. The family was told there was little hope and the Doc gave up on saving her. But, Linda, with her four year old daughter, refused to give up and spent the night in the hospital room praying for healing. Here Linda shares the miraculous events of the next morning. You will need tissues for this one!
**Mary Ann Heard of Woodstock, GA, shares her exciting medical miracle when God completely removed her cancerous tumor.
And, Brenda (name/hometown unrevealed for security purposes) shares her emotional and physical abuse and how God orchestrated her release from bondage!
Two almost unbelievable examples of how God intervenes in His followers lives to fulfill His purpose for them!**
**So, mostly out of curiosity you sign up for a free heart check up sponsored your local hospital OR you get a reminder notice from your doctor that it's time for your annual checkup!
Little did you know then that your exam would reveal a totally unexpected result requiring critical heart surgery. No symptoms...no known issues!
That's exactly what happened to both of our guests: Susan Brown, the leading operating room surgery nurse at the local hospital here in Blairsville, GA and Dr. Fred Lodge, Senior Pastor at Blairsville's First Baptist Church share their amazing unexpected heart journeys!**
For many years, Clare Kimmel of Blairsville, GA, endured the threats and rants of her husband promising that he would kill her if she left him. She was afraid to leave. But, one day, she had enough and took off running as he chased her with a knife. But, God intervened and led an unknown neighbor rescue her.
Also, Frank Rosendahl of Ham Lake, MN tells how his wife refused to marry him until he became a Christian. It took several years, but God orchestrated events so that Frank had no more excuses to miss Church. One Sunday morning, during the closing prayer, God literally pushed Frank to the altar where he accepted Christ!
Two amazing "God Thing!" stories!
**Scott and Alysse Watson of Winterville, NC share how they were miraculously alerted in the middle of the night that their house was on fire and how they were able to safely extinguish it before it burned to the ground!
And, Diana Martinez of Reed Point, MT shares how a three-way, long-distance prayer meeting on the telephone reversed the direction of an out-of-control forest fire which saved her business and entire town!
Two amazing stories of God's interventions.**
**With those four gently spoken words, God revealed to Susan Meredith Beyer of Smyrna, TN, that his love, mercy and grace were available to her.
A professional singer based in Nashville, Susan had frequently rejected any possibility that God existed until that very uncomfortable day when He dragged her, crying uncontrollably, home!
Grab some tissue...you will need it!**
**For 90 long minutes operating room personnel in Franklin, TN, frantically performed constant, but unsuccessful CPR on Henry Ray who's heart had flat-lined while undergoing shoulder surgery.
Giving Henry up for dead, they stopped all efforts to revive him and began cleaning up the surgical suite. Meanwhile, Henry's wife, Suzanne, gathered with a large group of fellow church members praying fervently for divine intervention to save Henry.
Listen as Suzanne and Henry share their amazing, incredible and inspiring story of how God supernaturally gave Henry a new heart and a new life!**
We can only imagine what the world will be like when all Christians have been raptured to Heaven by Jesus. Chaos everywhere for those who have been left behind. Unfortunately, many who claim to be Christians will remain because of those incredibly frightening words of Jesus when He says "Depart From me, I never knew you!
Please draw close to Jesus so you aren't left here!
The wonders of Heaven are almost incomprehensible. Just think of it! Jesus, himself, welcoming us to Heaven! A new Earth with the most beautiful scenes ever! Streets of Gold! Walls of Jasper! Homes prepared specifically for us by Jesus! Reunions with our Christian family and friends! The wonder of it all intensifies our yearning for our permanent home! Walks in the garden with Jesus! Mysteries revealed to us! Talks with our Biblical heroes! Are you prepared for this? Time is short! Listen now to what Heaven will be like for us Christ followers presented by Dr. Fred Lodge, Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church in Blairsville, GA!
**Imagine this! The Bible says that when we get to Heaven there will be no more seas of turmoil, unrest, sadness or separation…no more tears other than joyful, happy ones…no more death…no more sorrow or crime…no more pain or suffering…no more night…and no more curse like Adam and Eve caused on present Earth by their disobedience to God!
Great googamooga! Who on this Earth would not want to spend eternity in Heaven? This eternal home is FREE to all who sincerely accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
Heads up! Not to worry! That tingling in your body is causing goosebumps because of your excitement!
Come, Lord Jesus, Come!**
**Ok, I got it, there's gonna be a new Heaven on a New Earth? And I understand that the "Old" Earth has been upgraded. So, the question remains...when I get to the New Heaven will I spend eternity floating around on a cloud and playing a harp? Heavens no! The Bible says we will have plenty to see and do there and certainly won’t be bored!
Here’s what the Bible says about our life in Heaven presented by Dr. Fred Lodge, Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church in Blairsville, GA.
I’d like to serve as Director of Golf there and spend eternity giving golf lessons and overseeing golf tournaments...maybe, maybe not!)
Here's Pastor Fred ..."FORE!" (that's golf lingo for "DUCK"!**
Ever wonder what your resurrected body will look like? Wanna know if you will recognize your family and friends in Heaven? Listen to what the Bible says on this topic as Dr. Fred Lodge, Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church in Blairsville, GA reveals Biblical truth. This series is certain to enlighten, encourage and excite you if are a Believer. If a "not-yet" believer, it will cause you to wonder about eternity!
Heaven is undeniably real! Really! That’s what we’ve learned from the first three episodes of this eight-week Bible-based study of Heaven. And, there’s much more coming!
So far we’ve learned about the various places in the Universe mentioned in Scripture where men and women go when they die.. places like Heaven, Hell, the Three Heavens, The Pit, Sheol, Paradise, Hades, the Lake of Fire and others.
That's impressive, but, for me, the most assuring thing I’ve learned is that when all believers in Christ die physically we will instantly be with Jesus in a place called “Paradise.” And, get this! We’ll stay there until He takes us to Heaven! That’s incredibly great news!
So, where is this Heaven located? Good question! Listen now to Dr. Fred Lodge, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Blairsville, GA as he shares what the Bible says. Heaven’s location is amazing!
The Bible is clear….When we believers in Jesus Christ draw our last breath, we will be with Jesus in a place called Paradise. There we’ll join those who have been martyred through the ages for standing firm in their faith and service to Him. We will wait there until he takes all of us with Him to Heaven!
That promise should cause you to shout with praise, cry crocodile tears of pure joy and fall to your knees and submit your life to Jesus! Your wood has to be soaking wet If this promise doesn’t light your fire to be fully dependent upon Jesus the rest of your time on Earth!
**Do not be deceived….Jesus, Himself, says that He is the ONLY way to God the Father and Heaven!
All this and more is unpacked in this third episode of this exciting series on “Heaven is Real!” presented by Dr. Fred Lodge, Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church in Blairsville, GA.**
Listen up and be comforted by what you learn here!
The Bible is clear….When we believers in Jesus Christ draw our last breath, we will be with Jesus in a place called Paradise. There we’ll join those who have been martyred through the ages for standing firm in their faith and service to Him. We will wait there until he takes all of us with Him to Heaven!
That promise should cause you to shout with praise, cry crocodile tears of pure joy and fall to your knees and submit your life to Jesus! Your wood has to be soaking wet If this promise doesn’t light your fire to be fully dependent upon Jesus the rest of your time on Earth!
**Do not be deceived….Jesus, Himself, says that He is the ONLY way to God the Father and Heaven!
All this and more is unpacked in this third episode of this exciting series on “Heaven is Real!” presented by Dr. Fred Lodge, Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church in Blairsville, GA.**
Listen up and be comforted by what you learn here!
**Okay, I give....what the heck is cosmology? Well, I looked it up! Technically it is defined as "the study of the evolution and structure of the Universe." Biblically, it identifies the various places in the Universe mentioned in Scripture...places like Heaven, Hell, the Three Heavens, The Pit, Sheol, Paradise, Hades, the Lake of Fire and others. They are places where men and women go when they die.
Listen carefully as Dr. Fred Lodge, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Church in Blairsville, GA explains what the Bible says about cosmology. You will likely learn bunches about things you haven't heard previously which will guide you to the Biblical truth about what happens when we die physically!
Buckle up, buttercup...here we go!
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**So, there are tons of ideas and opinions about whether or not there is a real Heaven! Many believe Heaven is a myth...many aren't sure...many are curious...and some don't give a rip!
The Bible says Heaven is real, describes it in detail, quotes a man who was sent to visit it and says that Heaven will be the eternal home, after death, for those who follow Jesus.
So, for those of you who are unsure that Heaven exists, we share the first of eight weekly Bible-based discussions presented by Dr. Fred Lodge, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Blairsville, GA.
This "Overview" episode will start you on the path of discovery of details of what your future looks like if you are a true believer in Jesus Christ. If you are not a Christ follower you will likely face a very hot future!
Enjoy and Learn!**
HERE IS THE CONCLUSION OF LAST WEEK'S EPISODE REVEALING HOW GOD USED A CONVICTED FELON TO BEGIN A PERSONAL MINISTRY HELPING ALL ADDICTS RECOVER. PLEASE SHARE THIS AMAZING STORY WITH ALL YOU KNOW THAT NEED TO HEAR IT! GOD WILL BLESS YOU FOR DOING SO!
**Having served his sentence in prison, Joe Dyer says that experience taught him the law, how to operate inside the law and provide “nicely” for his young family.
His wife, Cheryl, became a Christian because of some needed financial help from a local church in Blairsville, GA. Even so, Joe insisted that she never again mention Jesus to him.
But, the law caught up again with Joe (who was already well known by local law folks!) and he faced long-term prison time. Thankfully, a former cell-mate at a half-way house convinced Joe to accept Christ.
Later, Joe experienced a “miracle” when a judge unexpectedly dropped all charges and freed Joe. It was then that Joe partnered with that friend to lead their very successful, weekly, court-supported recovery program.
Amazing how God works in strange ways to fulfill His purposes!**
IF THERE IS EVER A TIME TO SHARE A PODCAST, IT IS NOW.!!
If you know any drug addicts, hearing this podcast can certainly be a turning point that will change their lives and set them on a God-guided productive life adventure. Save lives...SHARE!
You see, Joe Dyer was an all-star high school football player who gave up many college scholarship offers to begin his own very successful trucking business In Chattanooga, TN. The long hours on the road and away from home led Joe to choose meth as his constant companion.
Here, Joe reveals how he got caught up in hauling illegal “special cargo” that resulted in prison time. He hated cops, he hated jail and he hated and mocked anyone who believed in Jesus.
Eventually, Joe submitted his life to Christ, quit meth, and organized a Christ-centered recovery program in Blairsville, GA with one of his former inmate buddies.
An incredible lesson of how God turns lives around for those who decide to believe in Him!
**Pam Outz, of Blairsville, GA tells how she volunteered one of her kidneys to a close friend who needed a transplant or face certain death. Her story is one of God’s guidance, love for a friend and and a servant’s heart!
And, Martha Tomlinson, now from near Dallas, TX shares her miraculous discovery, diagnosis and treatment by a Godly heart surgeon to save her life! Amazing!
Feel free to shed tears!**
Are you battling an addiction that you can't seem to overcome? Are you an alcoholic? A work-aholic? A food-aholic? A drug-aholic? A smoke-holic? Other "aholics?"
**Well, stay tuned...Dorothy Clark of Decatur, GA and Kent Cooper of Columbia, TN both battled addictions for years! Both claim they couldn't overcome their addiction on their own and that only God's intervention put them on the path to recovery!
Hopefully, their stories will inspire you to ask God to lead you (or a friend) to a new life like He did for them!**
**Just a few hours after she gave premature birth to her first child, Donna, the 20-something sister of Linda Lane of Jacksonville Beach, FL, was diagnosed with a ruptured brain aneurysm. Emergency test results revealed too much blood on the brain for surgery.
The family was told there was little hope and the Doc gave up on saving her.
But, Linda, with her four year old daughter, refused to give up and spent the night in the hospital room praying for healing. Here Linda shares the miraculous events of the next morning.
Incredible proof that God uses miracles to confirm His will!**
The "Fireproof" movie was the catalyst which not only saved their marriage, but their lives as well!
You see, recreational drugs became an extremely serious addiction for both Matthew and Jody Bell, owners of a chicken and cattle farm near Royston, GA! Although both were baptized as youngsters they chose meth over their Christian beliefs and upbringing.
Meth first caused hateful tension in their relationship. At separate times, both tried to get clean, but those attempts generated lies, deceit, and critical financial issues. They divorced!
Matthew gave up drugs because he couldn't find any strong enough. Jodi failed three times to end her life. But, God miraculously saved their lives!
This amazing story is so unbelievable that you may doubt what you hear! So, grab some tissues...you’re gonna cry! I did...twice!
Please share with family and friends who need to hear this!
**The conclusion of the compelling story of Maury Davis and how he was “radically” saved while serving a life sentence for the brutal murder of a Texas woman.
God called him to preach the gospel and miraculously arranged for his release from prison. For years, but retired now, Dr. Davis served as pastor of Cornerstone Church in Madison, TN.
Yes...God will forgive all sins, even murder, for those who sincerely accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior!*Note*: Dr. Davis is now retired, but still serving his Lord!
**At age 18, Maury Davis was convicted of the brutal murder of a 51-year-old woman in Texas. While serving a life sentence, Maury was introduced to Christ by his attorney.
Here, with his permission, is the first installment of his two-part, pre-recorded story of how God called him to preach and miraculously released him from prison. Maury is the long-time (some say “controversial”) pastor of Cornerstone Church in Madison, TN.**
For many years, Clare Kimmel of Blairsville, GA, endured the threats and rants of her husband promising that he would kill her if she left him. She was afraid to leave. But, one day, she had enough and took off running as he chased her with a knife. But, God intervened and led an unknown neighbor rescue her.
Also, Frank Rosendahl of Ham Lake, MN tells how his wife refused to marry him until he became a Christian. It took several years, but God orchestrated events so that Frank had no more excuses to miss Church. One Sunday morning, during the closing prayer, God literally pushed Frank to the altar where he accepted Christ!
Two amazing "God Thing!" stories!
**Virtually all of us have asked this foundational question at least once during our quest for the "truth."
Dr. Ron Carlson, world- recognized biblical scholar and creation scientist, gives us four practical reasons how we can know that we know that the Bible is the infallible, inerrant, inspired word of God.
This one is a must for you to learn how to boldly defend the attacks on the Bible from your unknowing friends.
We are thankful to Dr. Carlson for his willingness for us to use these edited comments from his popular seminar on this subject.**
God's hand is all over the "coincidences" that assured Judi Rinehart, now of Blairsville, GA, that He was guiding her to an extremely happy and successful God-driven life and marriage!
**You see, against her Christian upbringing and beliefs, Judi , then 18, made a huge mistake. She fell in love with a smooth-talking, married man! After he divorced, she married him!
Because of his constant physical and mental abuse, Judi turned back to God, asking for forgiveness and direction, Courageously, she fled his abuse and divorced him.
Hear now how God answered Judi's prayers by orchestrating events several years later that lead her to Bob Rinehart, the Godly husband she had been praying for. Incredible!
Judi's advice to teenage girls is worth the listen as she hopes to protect them from falling into the teen age "love trap" like she did!**
**So, mostly out of curiosity you sign up for a free heart check up sponsored your local hospital OR you get a reminder notice from your doctor that it's time for your annual checkup!
Little did you know then that your exam would reveal a totally unexpected result requiring critical heart surgery. No symptoms...no known issues!
That's exactly what happened to both of our guests: Susan Brown, the leading operating room surgery nurse at the local hospital here in Blairsville, GA and Dr. Fred Lodge, Senior Pastor at Blairsville's First Baptist Church share their amazing unexpected heart journeys!**
Angie Gossage of Ashland, VA and Catherine Jones of Fayetteville, GA reveal how they learned God’s secret to handing money and how to survive the economic downturn our country faces.
Both say He “miraculously” taught them a critical “money management” lesson which has proven to them that God is faithful in fulfilling His promises!
Incredible stories of how God takes care of our finances, too!
**With those four gently spoken words, God revealed to Susan Meredith Beyer of Smyrna, TN, that his love, mercy and grace were available to her.
A professional singer based in Nashville, Susan had frequently rejected any possibility that God existed until that very uncomfortable day when He dragged her, crying uncontrollably, home!
Grab some tissue...you will need it!**
**Last week we learned that Michael Carruthers survived a vicious gang attack and was left for dead. His best friend, Jimmy, died at the scene.
Michael, a God-mocker, prayed constantly that Jesus would give him a second chance while docs battled to save his life! Those fervent prayers were answered in a mighty way, causing Michael to promise that he would serve God the rest of his life!!
This week we conclude Michael's amazing "God Thing!" story. God called him to be a traveling evangelist. He traveled in a motor home with his family for 14 years and settled in Foley, AL.
Wife Staci, found a great job in Foley and they rented an empty house for them. Listen to her amazing story of how God furnished their home.
HINT: Listen to the end - Michael's story ends tragically!**
**This one is a jaw-dropper! Michael Carruthers of Foley, AL shares this unbelievable story of being attacked by a gang, shot eight times, left for dead and how his cries for Jesus to save him led to his vow to serve God the rest of his life.
Michael became a full-time traveling musical evangelist who shared his testimony and the songs he wrote after God literally saved him.
This is the first of two segments of Michael's story. Don't miss next week's episode with the inspiring, but shocking end of the story!**
**When Barbara Cone was 20 years old she gave birth to a wanted baby girl she named Annette. At first sight, Barbara saw there was something wrong, but nurses said she was “okay.”
Meanwhile, Docs in another room told Barbara’s husband that Annette was a Down Syndrome child and advised him to immediately send her to an institution and tell Barbara she had died! Hubby told them he wouldn’t lie.**
That began a true love story as Barbara promised God she would take care of Annette at home and care for her as long as He kept her sweet baby alive. Hear now as Barbara shares the heartaches, the trials, and the love between them that endured with no help from Barbara’s husband.
Because God doesn’t make mistakes, Barbara and Annette survived for 60 years. Together, they created “Parent to Parent,” a now international support group to assist parents of children with born will challenges.
This incredible story of their faith in God and how He used both of them to bless all who encountered them will truly bless you, too!
Update: Sweet Annette went home to her Lord on December 21, 2020!
**For 90 long minutes operating room personnel in Franklin, TN, frantically performed constant, but unsuccessful, CPR on Henry Ray who's heart had flat-lined while undergoing shoulder surgery.
Giving Henry up for dead, they stopped all efforts to revive him and began cleaning up the surgical suite.
Meanwhile, Henry's wife, Suzanne, gathered with a large group of fellow church members praying fervently for divine intervention to save Henry.
Listen as Suzanne and Henry share their amazing, incredible and inspiring story of how God supernaturally gave Henry a new heart and a new life!**
**Dr. Ernest Easley, former Pastor at Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta, GA, shares his incredible failed search for a "non-smoking" motel room with an unbelievable "rest of the story" the proves God's provision for all who submit their lives to Him.
And, as a Christmas gift to you from us, the US Navy quartet presents its version of the very popular song "The 12 Days of Christmas!" Enjoy!**
**For more than 30 years, Sabrina (full name and location undisclosed for privacy) struggled fervently to locate her son who was born out of wedlock when she was a teenager.
Forced by her Father to give the infant up for adoption, Sabrina constantly wondered where her son was and asked God to reveal to her that he was okay.
You'll be blessed to learn how God orchestrated many events in this amazing, heart-wrenching story of their eventual reunion.
This incredible Christmas story will touch your heart.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!**
As a young teenager, Milissa Wright, the youngest of five siblings in their dysfunctional family, was forced to live with her “Uncle!" Quietly, she endured several years of him "taking advantage**" of her because she had no where else to live. She was shuffled from home to home during her high school years.
Eventually, her softball skills provided a“full ride” athletic scholarship to a Christian college. She was a fish out of water because she didn’t believe in God. But, the life-style of her team-mates produced the strong desire to learn more about God and Jesus.
Finally, the influence of her team-mates and what she calls “a Godly man” (now her husband) led to her decision to follow Jesus and never turn back! Amazing story!**
This remarkable story reveals how God works in the lives of those who earnestly seek him and Jesus!
**Jack and Maryanne Larocque of Kalamazoo, MI share their differing spiritual quests. Jack first rebelled against Roman Catholicism, then embraced Jehovah Witnesses’ beliefs and eventually learned the “truth” about Jesus and who He is through their joint Bible study and the influence of Maryanne’s son, Mark.
They are now equally yoked! Inspiring to truth seekers!
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Are you battling an addiction that you can't seem to overcome? Are you an alcoholic? A work-aholic? A food-aholic? A drug-aholic? A smoke-holic? Other "aholics?"
**Well, stay tuned...Dorothy Clark of Decatur, GA and Kent Cooper of Columbia, TN both battled addictions for years! Both claim they couldn't overcome their addiction on their own and that only God's intervention put them on the path to recovery!
Hopefully, their stories will inspire you to ask God to lead you (or a friend) to a new life like He did for them!**
**Last week we learned that Michael Carruthers survived a vicious gang attack and was left for dead. His best friend, Jimmy, died at the scene.
Michael, a God-mocker, prayed constantly that Jesus would give him a second chance while docs battled to save his life! Those fervent prayers were answered in a mighty way, causing Michael to promise that he would serve God the rest of his life!!
This week we conclude Michael's amazing "God Thing!" story. God called him to be a traveling evangelist.
HINT: Listen to the end - Michael's story ends tragically!**
**This one is a jaw-dropper! Michael Carruthers of Foley, AL shares this unbelievable story of being attacked by a gang, shot eight times, left for dead and how his cries for Jesus to save him led to his vow to serve God the rest of his life.
Michael became a full-time traveling musical evangelist who shared his testimony and the songs he wrote after God literally saved him.
This is the first of two segments of Michael's story. Don't miss next week's episode with the inspiring, but shocking end of the story!**
God's hand is all over the "coincidences" that assured Judi Rinehart, now of Blairsville, GA, that He was guiding her to an extremely happy and successful God-driven life and marriage!
**You see, against her Christian upbringing and beliefs, Judi , then 18, made a huge mistake. She fell in love with a smooth-talking, married man! After he divorced, she married him!
Because of his constant physical and mental abuse, Judi turned back to God, asking for forgiveness and direction, Courageously, she fled his abuse and divorced him.
Hear now how God answered Judi's prayers by orchestrating events several years later that lead her to Bob Rinehart, the Godly husband she had been praying for. Incredible!
Judi's advice to teenage girls is worth the listen as she hopes to protect them from falling into the teen age "love trap" like she did!**
So, mostly out of curiosity you sign up for a free heart check up sponsored your local hospital OR you get a reminder notice from your doctor that it's time for your annual checkup! Little did you know then that your exam would reveal a totally unexpected result requiring critical heart surgery. No symptoms...no known issues!
That's exactly what happened to both of our guests: Susan Brown, the leading operating room surgery nurse at the local hospital here in Blairsville, GA and Dr. Fred Lodge, (Senior Pastor at Blairsville's First Baptist Church) share their amazing unexpected heart journeys!
**God is in the Mountain Moving business...both big and small!
Here are three incredible examples of how God moved mountains to resolve issues for His obedient followers when they prayed for help! He can move mountains for you, too, to prove Himself to you... even if you are a "not-yet" believer.. But I diverse!
First, Marion Ballard, then of Savannah, GA, received a huge, much needed sales commission when he stood up for God. He refused to allow some co-workers to engage in ungodly activities.
Then, Marion's wife, Mary, shares a very personal story of how, answering constant prayers, God miraculously healed their infant son of an extremely serious, life threatening disease when there appeared to be no hope for him. Today both of their healthy sons are Godly men serving God professionally!
And, Host Chuck Cooper, shares the incredible story of how an unknown Christian mechanic at Glacier National Park repaired the air brakes on their motor home which failed as they tried to enter their employee campsite at Glacier.
God's grace and mercy for sure. Be inspired by what an awesome God will do for his obedient followers!
NEXT???**
**If there was ever a marriage made in Heaven, it was meant for Jack and
Pam Schroeder, formerly from San Francisco; but now living in Blairsville, GA!
You see, both had lost spouses to cancer and neither was seeking a second marriage. But! God had unexpected plans for each of them. In fact, He orchestrated their meeting and marrying with a series of incredible, unlikely and almost unbelievable events to accomplish His will for them!
HINT! As you listen be aware of the numerous events God directed that drew them to their eventual marriage. A personalized license plate, perhaps? Or, a picture on a wall? Maybe even a tennis match!**
Angie Gossage of Marietta, GA and Catherine Anliker of Fayetteville, GA reveal how they learned God’s secret to handing money and how to survive the economic downturn our country faces. Both say He “miraculously” taught them a critical “money management” lesson which has proven to them that God is faithful in fulfilling His promises!
**With no warning signs, Jan Reynolds, then of Athens, GA, was called one day to her Pastor’s office from her teaching classroom to learn that her son, Joel, an honor student at the University of Georgia, had committed suicide.
Shaken to the core, Jan relied on her strong Christian faith to endure the terrific pain and sorrow she experienced. Here, Jan openly shares her heartfelt grief and explains how and why she is not bitter and how Joel’s death led her to a personal help ministry.**
We have a couple of doozies for you this week that will inspire and bless you. So, listen up and be amazed once again at how God orchestrates unplanned events to fulfill His will!
First, Dina Beck of Phoenix, AZ shares how God told her, while on vacation in Italy, to pray specifically for her brother about a medical condition she didn't know about!
Then, host Chuck Cooper shares an amazing, unepected divine appointment he experienced that saved a man's life!
Both incredible stories prove God's sovereignty, will and guidance!
God had miraculously restored her sight after years of blindness. But, unknown to Marolyn Ford of Holland, MI, God had a second incredible miracle for her!
Having relaxed in her Jacuzzi after a long flight home from an overseas ministry trip, Marolyn slipped and suffered a long-term debilitating fall. That fall paralyzed and shut down her internal organs. Years of unsuccessful treatment forced doctors to send her home to die.
Too weak to let her pastor husband know the end was near, she struggled to ask him to pray for her healing one more time. Listen now to hear the rest of this incredible story! You just may need some tissues!
**Marolyn Ford of Holland, MI thought her “normal” life was over when she suddenly lost her sight at work one day. But God had yet unrevealed plans for her!
Frightened, Marolyn was totally unaware that God was about to give her two incredible miracles and a world-wide ministry because of her strong Christian faith and her total submission to Jesus!
Listen to how God answered Marolyn's fervent, continual prayer for years and miraculously restored her sight! Incredible!**
**Trapped between warring factions in Lebanon with her infant daughter, Linda Lane and her mother Betty Smith, both of Jacksonville Beach, FL, tell the incredible story of how God used a Muslim soldier to locate them and lead them to safety.
And, Angie Martin of Port Orange, FL relates how God answered her fervent prayers to safely remove her young son from the dangerous acts of a classmate bully wielding a pair of scissors.
Two incredible stories of God at work!**
Pete Kutz of Franklin, TN shares his incredible story of how God miraculously cured his cancer which led to Pete’s personal “tassel” ministry; Hope Hines of Brentwood, TN relates how he and IAGT host Chuck Cooper made an unexpected visit to a friend’s office which led to saving that friend’s life. Incredible examples of God’s relevance, mercy and love for his followers!
Dillard and Jane Wilbanks, now of Cumming, GA, lost nearly all of their material possessions when their home in Lake Whitney, TX was devastated by an overwhelming flood. Here they share the amazing story of how God orchestrated numerous, miraculous “interventions” to allow them to fully recover, including a new home! You will be excited to learn how He placed the right people (some they didn’t even know!) in the right place at the right time to assist their amazing "God Thing!" recovery.
**Have you ever felt or heard a message directly from God? Either a special feeling or even an audible voice? Well, stay tuned. We have two incredible stories of hearing directly from God!
First, Karen Neal, from Middle Tennessee, shares her incredible experience of receiving a signal from Tom, her recently deceased sweetheart, that he was in Heaven with Jesus. Amazingly, just hours after Tom’s death, Karen got the signal she was praying would come!
And, IAGT Host Chuck Cooper reveals his story of hearing the audible voice of Jesus giving him instructions on how to deal with the loss of his life savings to a former business partner.
Stay tuned, you'll will be amazed and encouraged by what you hear today!**
Two incredible stories reveal how God used others to provide material needs for two of His committed followers! Staci Carruthers of Foley, AL, shares how God miraculously provided a house full of desperately needed furniture when her traveling missionary family couldn’t afford it; and Mary Hahn of Evergreen, MO, tells how God provided for her needs and helped her get back on her feet following a devastating divorce.
NOTE: Staci shares how a stranger attending one of Michael's concerts wrote a huge check enabling Michael to produce a second CD of his inspiring songs. We have several of those CDs available FREE. To get one (first come, first served) email your request to us at: itsagodthingpodcast@gmail.com. Include your mailing address! ,
He describes himself as a former “functional” alcoholic who by being “a very good liar” was able to hide his drinking problem from his wife, Sharon, and from his employers. Here, Marc Wingertsahn of Blairsville, GA shares his incredible “God Thing!” story who as an adult was led to Christ by his pastor son.
As a result of submitting his life to Christ, Marc says he quickly gave up drinking and eventually he and Sharon were led to organize and lead a “Celebrate Recovery” program sponsored for the community by Blairsville’s First Baptist Church.
**This week’s episode shares two angel encounters experienced by close friends of ours. Both were comforted by what they conclude as God’s angels! Enjoy!
First, Marilyn and Jim Proudfit of Caledonia, MI, tell of the appearance of a comforting angel to their young granddaughter the night before she faced serious surgery!**
And, Evangelist Michael Carruthers of Foley, AL, shares how God used a Good Samaritan (angel?) to provide help when his motorhome broke down in unfamiliar territory;
Also, Pastor Alton Ray, of Waco, TX, relates how he was chastised for using his faith to stop a suicide. Incredible stories of how God guides and comforts his kids!
THIS episode is a "must" for your friends, relatives and others who are dealing with fertility issues! So please share it with them! They will thank you! Email this link to them! https://www.buzzsprout.com/474535/3397624
**Fran Cline of Snow Hill, Maryland, re-lives her five long years of excruciating pain, intense anger, deep frustration and continual disappointment as she and husband, Joe, tried everything they could think of to have a child.
Fran's passion and God’s intervention will bring tears of empathy and joy.
Tissues needed!**
**Stephen Gregory, now of Blairsville, GA grew up in a Christian family and accepted Jesus as his Savior when he was 11 years old. Throughout his high school years, Stephen faithfully attended church. He was known as a "good kid"!
BUT! When he got to college Stephen's spiritual life fell apart as he yielded to the temptations college life presented and lived life as he wanted to live it. Sound familiar? He describes his life throughout his 20s as a "total disaster."
Eventually, Stephen realized his life was falling apart and he desperately called on Jesus to be his Lord, too, and clean up the mess Steven had made. Sound familiar?
God answered the plea in an incredible way and began the process of leading Stephen to a new spiritual life. Steven got heavily involved in volunteering in his church.
One Sunday night, he was approached by a church member who asked, outta the blue: "Are you ready to go to Africa?" That question led Stephen to a personal ministry of telling telling the world that he's a Christian...literally!
You will be greatly blessed and encouraged to hear the rest of Stephen's incredible story! Thank you, Jesus!**
**In the Spring of 2016, 24-year-old Kaitlynn Heinl, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, was diagnosed with an extremely rare intestinal disease which prevented food digestion. The disease created severe weight loss because she was unable to keep any food down. Here, she shares the incredible story of how her unwavering Christian faith and constant prayer from believers around the world allowed her to eat again without expelling all she ate.
Tissues are needed!!
UPDATE! Since we aired this interview with Kaitlynn, this ugly disease has reared its ugly head again. Kaitlynn has lost much more weight, but she has not lost her dependence upon God's will for her life!**
Gary Franklin of Melbourne, FL is the former high tenor in Trust Quartet, a traveling gospel group based in Okeechobee, FL. Here, Gary shares the incredible story of having spent 14 years in a recliner while puzzled doctors tried to determine the causes of his dangerously high pulse, his several heart attacks, his addiction to drinking water and his numerous other health challenges. Be forewarned: You are going to feel Gary’s heartache and pain as you listen to this amazing, miraculous story.
We have two incredible “God Thing!” stories on this week’s podcast. Both show how God takes care of those who love Him!
First, Pam Outz, of Blairsville, GA tells how and why she made the decision to volunteer one of her kidneys to a close church friend who needed a transplant or face certain death. All tests answered lots of prayers by proving that Pam’s kidney was the only perfect match among the numerous possible donors! Her story is one of God’s guidance, love for a friend and a servant’s heart!
Secondly, Martha Tomlinson, now from Farmers Branch, TX shares how God orchestrated events that led to a Godly surgeon who saved her life! Others claimed nothing could be done. Her surgeon, dependent upon God, miraculously discovered, diagnosed, and healed her heart. That healing led to her personal ministry!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/474535/2361932-donating-her-kidney-to-a-friend-god-heals-her-heart
Questions?
1. Do you believe that God created Earth in six literal days?
2. Do you believe the Earth was covered with a literal flood?
Undeniable evidence that both of those accounts in Genesis are accurate and have been verified by "Answers in Genesis" scientists. They are presented to the public at the Creation Museum (https://creationmuseum.org) and Ark Encounter (https://arkencounter.com**) attractions in Northern Kentucky.
Sweet Sue and I visited there a while back and strongly encourage each of you to put a visit to both attractions on your "bucket" list. You will be blessed to learn the truth!
Here, spokesman Patrick Kanewske gives insight into the "genesis" of Biblical truth! https://www.buzzsprout.com/474535/2361464-biblical-truth-about-creation-and-the-flood.mp3?blob_id=7633028&download=true**
**HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Sweet Sue and I gave up New Year Resolutions long ago. We quickly learned that they don't work if we don't make them work!
So...because so many of you have asked how and why we got started with our radio/podcast ministry, we kick off 2020 by airing the interview we did early on with Carol Henry, owner/manager of WKTO-FM in New Smyrna Beach, FL.
Carol was the first one in the radio industry that we contacted with our God-directed program idea. She strongly encouraged us to forge ahead...and WKTO was the first to air our weekly programs.
We know that we know that God called us to record and share "God Thing!" stories more than 10 years ago! Sharing your story or one you've heard is an extremely effective way to to fulfill Jesus' command to share the "Good News" to the World.
We pledged to serve Him this way and we are both totally "all-in" until He leads us somewhere else or takes us home to Heaven.
Enjoy the interview!
Chuck & Sue Cooper, Hosts
P.S. Your story needs to be told! Send a summary to us at: itsagodthingradio@hotmail.com. We will respond quickly!**
Our friend Jan Reynolds of Blairsville, GA recently succumbed to Stage 4 cancer after nearly 13 years of intense treatments. She survived three times, but the fourth time God took her home. During this time, Sweet, but strong, Jan, witnessed openly about her faith in Christ to all she encountered including the numerous doctors, nurses, medical technicians and fellow patients.
As a tribute to her strength, her faith, her humor and her positive attitude, we present this interview with Jan we did in 2017!
Her "God Thing!" story is certain to inspire you!
Just a few hours after she gave pre-mature birth of her first child, the 20-something sister of Linda Lane of Jacksonville Beach, FL, was diagnosed with a ruptured brain aneurysm. Emergency test results revealed too much blood on the brain for surgery. The family was told there was little hope and the Doc gave up on saving her. But, Linda, with her four year old daughter, refused to give up and spent the night in the hospital room praying for healing. Here Linda shares the miraculous events of the next morning. You'll need tissues for this one!
HE DIED THREE TIMES! With no previous heart issues or warnings, Jerry Hall of Blairsville, GA reveals details of how in 2013 he died from three heart attacks in one day! It took an ambulance ride and a helicopter flight to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA before surgeons were able to miraculously save his life from 100% blockage, Amazing!
OUR "PERFECT" TRUCK! Bill Cairns of Wilmar, MN shares how God clearly orchestrated several events to lead to the "perfect" work truck... two years before it would be needed for Bill and wife, Carol, to pull the "perfect" camper to serve the Lord as SOWER volunteers all over the U.S.
God's hand is all over the "coincidences" that assured Judi Rinehart, now of Blairsville, GA, that He was guiding her to an extremely happy and successful God-driven life and marriage!
You see, against her Christian upbringing and beliefs, Judi , then 18, made a huge mistake. She fell in love with a smooth-talking, married man! After he divorced, she married him!
Because of his constant physical and mental abuse, Judi turned back to God, asking for forgiveness and direction, Courageously, she fled his abuse and divorced him.
Hear now how God answered Judi's prayers by orchestrating events several years later that lead her to Bob Rinehart, the Godly husband she had been praying for. Incredible!
Judi's advice to teenage girls is worth the listen as she hopes to protect them from falling into the teen age "love trap" like she did!
"Imprisoned For Murder; Called To Preach!” - Part Two:The conclusion of the compelling two-part story of Maury Davis and how he was “radically” saved while serving a life sentence for the brutal murder of a Texas woman. God called him to preach the gospel and miraculously arranged for his release from prison. Dr. Davis, is the now-retired Pastor of Cornerstone Church in Madison, TN.
An incredible example of God's forgiveness, mercy, guidance and calling to His service!
"Part 1: Imprisoned For Murder; Called To Preach!”At age 18, Maury Davis was convicted of the brutal murder of a 51-year-old woman in Texas. While serving a life sentence, Maury was introduced to Christ by his attorney. Here, with his permission, is the first installment of his two-part story of how God called him to preach and miraculously released him from prison. Maury is the now retired long-time (some say “controversial”) pastor of Cornerstone Church in Madison, TN.
So, mostly out of curiosity you sign up for a free heart check up sponsored your local hospital OR you get a reminder notice from your doctor that it's time for your annual checkup! Little did you know then that your exam would reveal a totally unexpected result requiring critical heart surgery. No symptoms...no known issues!
That's exactly what happened to both of our guests: Susan Brown, the leading operating room surgery nurse at the local hospital here in Blairsville, GA and Dr. Fred Lodge, Senior Pastor at Blairsville's First Baptist Church share their amazing unexpected heart journeys!
For many years, Clare Kimmel now of Blairsville, GA, endured the threats and rants of her husband promising that he would kill her if she left him. She was afraid to leave. But, one day, she had enough and took off running as he chased her with a knife. But, God intervened and led an unknown neighbor rescue her. Also, Frank Rosendahl of Ham Lake, MN tells how his wife, Kathy, refused to marry him until he went to Church with her, became a Christian, quit smoking and gave up alcohol!. He did, She did!!
Scott and Alysse Watson of Winterville, NC share how they were miraculously alerted in the middle of the night that their house was on fire and how they were able to safely extinguish it before it burned to the ground! And, Diana Martinez of Reed Point, MT shares how a three-way, long-distance prayer meeting on the telephone reversed the direction of an out-of-control forest fire which saved her business and entire town! Two amazing stories of God's interventions.
Virtually all of us have asked this foundational question at least once during our quest for the "truth." Dr. Ron Carlson, world- recognized biblical scholar and creation scientist, gives us four practical reasons how we can know that we know that the Bible is the infallible, inerrant, inspired word of God. This one is a must for you to learn how to boldly defend the attacks on the Bible from your unknowing friends. We are thankful to Dr. Carlson for his willingness for us to use these edited comments from his popular seminar on this subject.