Snapshot Testimony Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Snapshot Testimony is a short feature and podcast on Moody Radio. Through interviews and storytelling, host Ally Domercant brings listeners inside the unique moments when a life is transformed by the power of Christ. Whether it's an unmistakable answer to prayer, the comforting whisper of the Holy Spirit, or the unforgettable day of salvation, we all have pivotal moments when the hand of the Lord is obvious and personal. These stories are the snapshots that make up a life of faith.
Josh and Dana suffered the unimaginable loss of two newborn sons, born four years apart. In this episode, they share honestly how they're surviving the grief and unanswered questions, and why their resolve to live for Christ is stronger than ever.
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Dexter is a husband and father who spent 20 years as a functioning alcoholic. In this episode he describes a life changing encounter with God that saved his life and broke his addiction.
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Christian recording artist Tasha Layton recalls a season of life and ministry where she reached a breaking point, and realized she was not ok. In this episode, she shares the moment she knew she needed a radical break, and the process that enabled her to finally get untangled from the lies she’d believed about God and herself.
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For more on Tasha Layton: https://www.tashalayton.com/
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Denise had been a Christ follower for years, but she was completely unprepared for a spiritual battle that ravaged her life for nearly a decade. Baffling physical and psychological symptoms confounded doctors and left her nearly unrecognizable, even to those closest to her. So there was nothing sweeter than the moment when she heard God’s voice and could finally see light again.
Resources on Spiritual Warfare:
Books:
Understanding Spiritual Warfare: A Comprehensive Guide
God’s Devil: The Incredible Story of How Satan’s Rebellion Serves God’s Purposes
When Demons Surface: True Stories of Spiritual Warfare and What the Bible Says about Confronting the Darkness
Articles:
Enjoying God Ministries
Desiring God Ministries
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Christian recording artist Mac Powell grew up in a small country church where he heard the gospel and even made a commitment to follow Jesus. But it took a crisis of faith as a young adult for his eyes to be fully opened to what it really meant to walk with Him.
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Mac Powell, originally from Alabama, moved to Atlanta, GA as a sophomore in high school where he would soon co-found the Christian rock band Third Day. Throughout their nearly three-decade career, the band sold over 10 million albums, earned four Grammy Awards, one American Music Award, 24 Dove Awards, and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Since Third Day’s farewell tour in 2018, Mac released his debut solo Christian album “New Creation” on October 15th, 2021 which landed at NO. 1 on the Top Christian & Gospel album chart. River of Life, the debut single from “New Creation” became a Top 10 hit at Christian radio followed by the multi-week title track, New Creation, which spent 7 weeks at NO. 2 and 19 weeks inside the top 10. Mac’s second solo Christian album “I Love Jesus” released on October 25th, 2024. Mac lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Aimee and children. Click here for upcoming tour dates.
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Karina is a passionate follower of Jesus Christ with a unique approach to sharing her faith. In the last year, she has mailed more than 700 letters to addresses selected at random throughout the United States. Each one is beautifully written and decorated, inviting the reader to consider their need for Jesus. When one of the letters landed in the mailbox of Snapshot Testimony host Ally Domercant, she was determined to learn more about the mystery sender.
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Gospel recording artist Anthony Evans was born into a well-known Christian family, and active in music ministry. But when he headed off to college, he was confronted with the reality that he’d been riding the coattails of his parents faith. In this episode, hear his journey of discovering Jesus for himself.
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For more on Anthony Evans: https://anthony-evans.com/
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Rick was radically saved and a leader in his church when a personal crisis upended his life. Instead of running to God, he returned to the sins of his past, and cut off all contact with anyone who tried to intervene. In this episode, he describes how God rescued him from his folly and restored what was broken in him.
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Christian worship leader Skye Reedy’s formative years were marked by pain and loss. Her own debilitating chronic illness followed by the death of her mother drove her away from her once close relationship with God. But He never stopped pursuing her. In this episode she describes two moments of supernatural healing in the presence of God.
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For more on Skye Reedy: https://www.skyereedy.com/
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Donna grew up going to church every time the doors were open. But instead of it drawing her closer to God, she was stuck in a system of religious performance that kept Him just out of reach. Hear the story of how God saved her, plus an honest discussion about the illusion of salvation that persists in many church circles, and what we can do about it.
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Christian songwriter and worship leader Sean Curran describes his journey of discovering how to connect with God. From his encounter with God while riding his bike as a kid, to the moment someone first handed him a guitar, you’ll be inspired to hold on to child-like faith, and look for the fingerprints of God in your own life.
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For more on Sean Curran: https://www.seancurranmusic.com/
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Tracey lives with a physical challenge and is used to stares and comments from strangers. But she will never forget the day a stranger approached her in a coffee shop with a message from God that left her absolutely speechless.
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Jay Lowder will never get over how God pulled him from the brink of addiction, despair and suicide and set him on a new path.. It took some time, but from the moment he met Jesus, nothing in his life has ever looked the same.
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For more on Jay Lowder: https://www.jaylowder.com/
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Worship leader Sarah Kroger battled the effects of childhood bullying for years. The negative self-image, fear of rejection, and insecurity almost kept her from stepping into God’s call on her life. In this episode, she talks about the moment she said yes to God, and started using the gift for music she’d kept hidden for years.
For more on Sarah's music, visit https://www.sarahkroger.com/
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Kim Walker-Smith is a worship leader and songwriter. At the height of her career, she went through a painful period of doubt as she grieved the death of her beloved stepfather. George had entered her life when she was almost a teenager and brought love and stability after years of instability and abuse. He was the one who showed her what it looked like to worship Jesus before she even knew there was such a thing. When Kim’s prayers for his healing weren’t answered, she was confronted with whether she could still believe the lyrics of the songs she’d become so famous for singing.
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Dawn is a wife, grandma, and Christ-follower. No one could see the crushing shame and regret she still carried from an abortion she had as a teenager, but it touched nearly every area of her life. Until the moment she took a reluctant step of faith, and let God into the place in her heart she’d kept locked away.
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Matthew West is a five-time Grammy nominee, with 30 number one songs and counting. But at the height of his success in the industry, a doctor told him he may never be able to sing again due to severe injury to his vocal chords. What followed was a season of silence that forever re-defined how he views his calling as a musician.
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Josiah is a father of three and military veteran who spent three decades of his life battling addiction to drugs and alcohol. After countless failed stints in rehab and counseling, he shares the secret he discovered that finally led to freedom. Watch the full video episode on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@SnapshotTestimony
Resources Mentioned:
Karl and Crew Mornings - https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/karl-and-crew-mornings/
The 7 Resolutions - https://www.7resolutions.com/
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CeCe Winans is the best selling, most awarded female gospel artist of all time. In this episode, she brings us into a personal and faith-defining moment in a hospital waiting room, where a doctor broke the news that it was time to come in and say goodbye to her brother. What happened next was an absolute miracle that will renew your faith in the power of prayer.
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For more information on CeCe Winans, including upcoming tour dates, visit https://cecewinans.com/
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Jada Peebles is a college athlete at a major university who recently went public with her decision to follow Christ. She took to social media to share the news, and give a glimpse into some of the hardship that ultimately led to her surrender. She had quietly endured physical injuries, mental health concerns, and had survived a suicide attempt, all while trying to continue to pursue success on the court. Even those closest to her weren't fully aware of all she'd had to overcome. Now, she’s sharing her story to point people to Jesus, and give hope to those who feel alone in their struggle.
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Montrell will never forget the details of an alarming dream he had more than a decade ago. He woke up fully aware of his need for God, and terrified of what a life apart from Him would mean. In this episode, he describes the dream, and how it drove him to make the best decision of his life.
Episode Resources:
If you struggle with knowing where you stand with God, read this article. https://www.180chicago.church/posts/nine-ways-god-stands-with-you
If you want to read the full story of Lazarus and the Rich Man from Luke 16:19-31, visit https://www.biblegateway.com/
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Rachel was the life of the party, the funny friend, always ready to make people laugh. But her larger than life persona masked deep pain and insecurity that she hid from even those closest to her. In this episode, she shares what led to her gradual undoing and how after decades of trying to make herself enough for other people, she learned how to finally rest in God’s love and approval.
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Songwriter and worship leader Pat Barrett has written popular anthems like Good, Good Father and Build My Life. In this episode, he talks about a season a struggle that is both personal and universal– waiting on God when you feel like He’s gone silent. He learned a lesson in that season that forever shifted how He views God’s timing.
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Linda always prided herself on being strong, in control and able to handle whatever life threw at her. Until the moment she became a mom to a baby girl born way too early, and found herself staring down challenges she was powerless to control. It was the beginning of a beautiful surrender that actually made her grateful for the struggle.
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Alvie was forced to leave home at the age of 15 to escape an abusive mother. She was physically free for the first time in her life… but God had even more for her! She found a spiritual freedom she didn’t even know existed. In this hope-filled episode, you’ll hear a story of healing, forgiveness, and making peace with a painful past.
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Gayle was a Christian. Jim was not, but on December 10th 1978, a simple invitation to a Christmas concert at a local church changed everything. Join us for the first ever Snapshot Testimony Christmas Special and hear how a high school crush turned 40 year marriage finds its beginnings in the true story of Christmas.
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Tiffany Hudson is a member of Elevation Worship and the award winning songwriter behind worship anthems like Graves Into Gardens and Never Lost. Growing up as a pastor’s kid, she was in church every night, constantly hearing about God. But her deepest desire was to really experience Him for herself.
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Evan Craft’s rise to become one of the most successful artists in Latin music may be surprising to some. But not when you hear the heart behind his love for the Latin community. In this episode, he shares honestly how God helped him confront his own bias and ambition… and why he had to be humbled to be useful.
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Has the pain of life ever caused you to question the goodness of God? For Nick Johnson, it was the absence of his father, followed by the deaths of his mother and brother. He was a kid forced to grow up way too fast. But God used his favorite sport – basketball – and the diligent witness of a high school classmate, to show Nick His love… and save his life.
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When Christopher Beth reluctantly agreed to be a chaperone on an overseas missions trip, his only objective was to make sure his daughter got home safely. He didn’t have a heart for missions and says he wasn’t even very strong in his faith. But somewhere in the middle of the Amazon, he unexpectedly heard the voice of the Lord. It would ultimately lead him to trade his career in business for a brand new calling.
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Christopher Beth is the founder of The Bucket Ministry. The mission is to "share God’s love through the gift of clean, safe, drinking water. We provide under-resourced communities around the world with long-lasting water filters, forge and nurture new relationships with Jesus Christ, and inspire systemic, Christ-centered change through discipleship training." For more, visit https://thebucketministry.org/
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Snapshot Testimony is a podcast by Moody Radio. Through interviews and storytelling, host Ally Domercant brings listeners inside the unique moments when a life is transformed by the power of Christ.
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Jon Reddick is a gifted worship pastor, songwriter, and painter whose struggle with perfectionism nearly drove him to quit. In this episode, an honest conversation about dealing with shame, the pressure to be perfect, and how to release control to God.
For the full video episode, visit, https://www.youtube.com/@SnapshotTestimony
"Jon Reddick has a heart for the church and the songs that pour out from congregations into the world. Throughout his writing career he’s intentionally composed lyrics that speak about redemption and hope in a way that impacts cross cultural narratives of a generation hungry for healing..." For more, visit https://www.jonreddickmusic.com/
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Benjamin William Hastings leads worship with Hillsong United and has written some of the most popular anthems sung in the church today. He shares how a conversation with a stranger in the middle of a rainstorm helped unleash God's call on his life.
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Recording artist Micah Tyler wasn't sure how God was using his music, until he met a woman who heard his song on the radio at the precise moment she faced a life or death decision. Her story continues to be the 'why' behind every song Tyler writes.
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Wayne's life was forever changed the day a colleague opened fire in his workplace, killing three, and injuring two others. For the next two years, he was crippled by overwhelming fear, paranoia, and darkness...until one pivotal night.
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It's been more than a decade since recording artist Laura Story released her hit song Blessings, written on the heels of her husband's brain injury. Now a mother of four, she reflects on her family's journey living with a disability, and redefining what abundant life in Christ looks like.
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Cynthia was raised in the Amazon jungle as a missionary kid. She reflects on the moment she truly came to understand the importance of the gospel, and the risk her parents were willing to take to see others know Jesus.
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For Michael Cochren, (Cochren and Co.) a religious upbringing and musical talent kept him up in Christian circles, but his heart was far from God. Until the night the presence of God stripped away all of his pretending.
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Kimberly spent 17 years living a lesbian lifestyle, including a marriage to another woman. She proudly declared that she’d just been born that way, until 2016, when a series of events turned her world upside down.
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Keith was always searching for a way to make life work. God used a former party buddy, and a wild motorcycle trip to Canada, to reveal the truth he'd been missing.
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Lynn considered herself an atheist until a religious experience at a bar opened her eyes to the existence of God. Hear how God used her younger brother to help disciple her, and how this training helped her stand firm in the face of tragedy.
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Luis was an ordained minister and worship leader who lost his way, until a near death experience woke him up to how far he was from the Lord.
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Mike Kinney was 17 years old when the truck he was driving crashed into a tree and caught fire. His injuries were devastating. But Mike's story is one of miracles, big and small, and the power of the presence of God.
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James was highly suspicious of the church. Until God used his daughters, and a kids discipleship program called Awana, to open his eyes to the gospel of Jesus Christ in a brand new way.
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After the death of her father, Esther looked for acceptance through parties, fashion, and a high society lifestyle. But a sense of belonging was always elusive until this "daddy's girl" found her way home.
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Worship Leader and songwriter Cody Carnes recalls the moment he sensed God calling him to full-time music ministry, and how he overcame the fear he’d never be able to write a worship song.
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Britta heard the gospel for the first time from a woman sitting next to her on an international flight. By the time the plane landed, Britta had given her life to Christ, and started what would become a lifelong friendship between two strangers on a plane.
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Bart Millard, lead singer of Mercy Me, shares a personal story of the week his oldest son Sam was diagnosed with diabetes, and the prayer that changed his life.
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Merl St. James was raised in church but rebelled as a young adult. Hear as he shares about the one friend who loved him enough to confront him.
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Joe Pitt was raised in a religious home and spent years calling himself a Christian but living a lifestyle that totally contradicted what he said he believed. Until a family crisis led to a Y in the road.
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J Warner Wallace is a L.A. homicide detective and a former atheist who decided to investigate the gospels using the same techniques he uses on cold cases.
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Singer/songwriter Anne Wilson was just 15 years old when her older brother was killed in a car accident. In the days following his death, she heard the voice of the Lord distinctly on two separate occasions. Hear how those moments shaped her faith and gave her a new mission.
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At least 70 percent of adults have experienced a traumatic event in their lives. Guest Jocelyn Jones is the founder of Faith on the Journey Christian counseling and she’s on a mission to help Christians heal from trauma and painful pasts.
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Author and radio host Chris Fabry and his family battled a series of mysterious illnesses that were eventually linked to toxic mold in their home. His wife was ready to leave everything behind and start over but Chris wasn't so sure. Hear the story of the phone call that forced him to wrestle with a critical question: "What does love look like right here?"
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Heather Holleman is an author and college professor, and has the kind of contagious faith and excitement in Christ that makes you want to know more. She reveals what helps her to share her faith more joyfully, consistently, and effectively, and why it's far easier than most people realize.
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Christian music icon Steven Curtis Chapman reflects on the 35th anniversary of his first album, how the last two years changed his music, and why he keeps showing up.
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Paul Shepherd was born and raised in India, worshipping the many gods of the Hindu faith. When he started exploring the Bible, it was originally to disprove the claims of Christianity. But over time, he began to see that the God of the Bible is the one true God. He shares how his decision to follow Jesus led to persecution and even disownment by his own father.
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Author and speaker Vaneetha Risner has suffered the loss of a child, an unwanted divorce, and chronic health challenges that make daily tasks difficult. She shares honestly about battling anger and disillusionment with God, the moment she felt His presence most tangibly, and why she now views suffering as a gift.
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Brittany battled drug and alcohol addiction for 15 years. When she surrendered her life to Jesus, she finally got sober, only to find there were many more issues she'd never dealt with. Hear her messy and beautiful road to freedom in Christ.
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Tania and her group of friends were a lot like the popular TV show "Friends." With personalities that mirrored the main characters, they lived a wild, party lifestyle and spent most of their time together. Everything changed when Danny, the 'Joey' of the group, became a Christian.
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Singer songwriter Jordan St. Cyr recounts the moment in a hospital hallway where he felt a helplessness unlike any he'd felt before. Faced with a challenging diagnosis for his daughter, he experienced God in a whole new way.
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As one of the hottest DJs in Chicago, Burt lived for the night life. Even after a devastating car accident, all he wanted was his old life back. But God's grace was relentless...
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When Jody lost her oldest grandson to an overdose, she sought solace in a Christ-centered support group for others dealing with loss. She had no idea how God would use her brokenness to help others heal.
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Arlene is a Moody Radio listener who was battling a season of debilitating fear and anxiety. She struggled to find reasons to get out of bed, until the Lord started waking her up every morning around 4 a.m. Hear her story of how unwelcome interruptions turned into faith shaping moments with the Lord.
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Brad Hutchcraft met his dream girl in college and was moving toward marriage, until God led him to walk away from the relationship. He describes his three years alone with God as a missionary, how he finally made peace with his singleness, and the surprise reunion that led to marriage.
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Martha's battle with postpartum depression was so severe, she ended up hospitalized for ten days in a hospital psychiatric ward. That's where her faith in God was restored.
If you are looking for help getting connected to a Christian counselor in your area, use this helpful tool from Focus on the Family.
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Chris Fabry is the host of Chris Fabry Live on Moody Radio. Hear why he almost turned down the opportunity, until a moment with a stranger at a stoplight changed his mind.
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John and Mary met in a Missouri federal prison, where she served as a Christian volunteer and school teacher, and he was an inmate serving a 25 year sentence. Now married for more than 40 years, they share the story of God's redemption, and how they discovered love where they least expected it.
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The quiet struggles of cross cultural missionaries often go overlooked. Hear the story of Steve, one young man trying to change that.
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Pastor Simon Guevara was raised in poverty and made a vow at 7 years old that if he wasn't rich and famous by the time he turned 30, he would end his own life. This vow would haunt him as he approached his milestone birthday facing his own brokenness and failure to live up to his high expectations. Hear what happened on the night of his 30th birthday that changed his life forever.
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Batjargal 'Bat' Tuvshintsengal grew up in a communist country with no awareness of God's existence, until a Christian missionary handed him his first Bible. Hear the moment Bat's eyes were opened to Jesus, and how he became one of his country's first Christian converts.
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What do you do when you see your spouse drifting away from their faith? In this episode, Kelli shares about the years she prayed for her husband, the fight against discouragement, and the surprising gift she didn't even realize she'd prayed for, until God answered it.
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When Dave and Erica experienced a life-threatening condition during pregnancy with twins, a church they'd never even attended rallied around them in prayer. They went on to deliver healthy baby boys, but that was only the first in a series of miracles. In this episode, they explain how nearly losing their babies saved their marriage and restored their faith.
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Grappling with the fallout from addiction and an extramarital affair, Heidi looked at the mess she'd made of her life and saw no way out, until a stranger asked a simple question that forced her to re-evaluate her entire approach to life. Hear the moment she finally gave up control and received God's healing and forgiveness.
Sensitive Content Warning: This episode mentions a past suicide attempt. If you are battling thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help. 1- 800-273-8255
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Going to prison for armed robbery ended up being the best thing that could have happened to John, a Moody Radio listener from Elgin. He describes the moment that broke him and caused him to surrender to the God he had once denied.
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Have you ever struggled with feelings of worthlessness? Guadalupe is a Moody Radio listener from Chicago who never felt beautiful or valuable, even to her own family. Years of trying to find comfort in things like food and shopping only left her feeling worse. Hear the verse shared in a Bible study that hit her like a lightning bolt, and allowed her to finally see herself as God does.
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Tricia McMillan is a senior producer for Moody Radio. She recalls the moment as an anxious first time-mom, when she learned her baby would need emergency surgery. Through this crisis, she learned the beauty of releasing control to a sovereign God who loved her baby even more than she could.
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Jackie Hill Perry is a hip-hop artist, poet, bible teacher and author of a book called "Holier Than Thou." Hear the one question that prompted her to write it, and how she was changed through the process.
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Content Warning: This episode includes mention of suicide ideations. If you are battling thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help. 1- 800-273-8255 Kevin fell into a deep depression during his college years. Everything changed in one night when, with nothing to lose, he had an honest moment with God. What followed was a vivid encounter with the presence of God that forever changed him.
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Chris Brooks is the host of Equipped on Moody Radio, and the Senior Pastor of Woodside Bible Church in Detroit. He and his wife always wanted a big family but were told by doctors they were unlikely to have biological children. Hear how God built their beautiful family through adoption, and the surprise moment 16 years into marriage when Chris and Yodit found out their family wasn't yet complete.
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This one question changed Ela's Czaja's life forever. "I'll go to Heaven because I'm a good person," she promptly responded to the friend who was bold enough to ask her about her eternal destination. Ela was shocked to find out what the Bible actually says.
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Christian Ballenger is a pastor, worship leader and author of a new book "All Man All Amazing." He grew up in a fatherless home with a mother who battled mental illness. He recounts the return visit to his hometown that forced him to finally confront the pain from his childhood, and the moment he knew he had to forgive his parents.
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Erik Hultquist is the Director of Strategy, Facilities, and Public Safety at Moody Bible Institute. He tells the story of a single vehicle that God used strategically in the lives of four different owners with a similar mission.
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Glenda Maldonado was four months pregnant and lost in a world of addiction and self-destruction. Her doctor said she'd need to choose whether to save her unborn child's life or her own. But God... In this extended Snapshot Testimony with Ally Domercant, you'll hear a story of the power of prayer, the hope of redemption, and the unexpected promise that God used to save a mother and her son.
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Tricia McMillan is a senior producer for Moody Radio. When she was pregnant with her first child, she longed to step away from full-time work to stay home with her baby, but she wasn’t sure how it could work financially. A stranger’s unexpected gift gave her just the confirmation she needed.
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Ashley Dubois is a gifted worship leader who has lost four babies to miscarriage. She sits down with host Ally Domercant to talk about the power of song lyrics, clinging to hope in God, and why she no longer tries to hide her tears.
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Cicely was an overwhelmed medical student, trapped in an abusive relationship, when she turned to drugs and alcohol to deal with the pressure. God met her on her last night of partying, through sobs that wouldn't stop, and a sense of conviction she couldn't escape.
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Standing in her kitchen, Laurie polished off one gooey, homemade chocolate chip cookie. Instead of reaching for more, she felt something she could only attribute to the power of the Holy Spirit: satisfaction.
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Dr. Bill Thrasher is a professor at Moody Bible Institute and the author of "The Journey to Victorious Praying: Finding Discipline and Delight in your Prayer Life." Hear him describe the moment the Lord sparked his passion to live a life of prayer, and the request he believes the Lord always honors.
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Roy Patterson is a preacher and worship leader, and the Community Relations Director at Moody Bible Institute. Years ago his heart was set on attending Moody but he didn't have the money. God showed Roy his faithfulness by putting it on someone else's heart to bless him.
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Dr. Winfred Neely left home to join the Army at age 18, and found himself fighting an internal war to find meaning and purpose in life. He attended a church service on the army base when a few words spoken by a faithful preacher changed the course of the rest of his life.
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Moody Radio host Jon Gauger describes the Sunday night from 50 years ago, when he was saved in his living room. He was just six years old...
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Moody Bible Institute professor Dr. Sanjay Merchant was once a broke college student, newly married, with no money to pay a $200 bill. The timing of the answer to his prayer showed him the precision of God’s providence.
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Moody Bible Professor Dr. Jim Coakley was once a rebellious teenager who hoped that one day his good works would outweigh his bad works and earn him a spot in Heaven. Then he heard the real gospel of Jesus Christ...
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Bob was a self-described hypochondriac who always feared the absolute worst. When he was faced with a life-threatening surgery, he found a peace in God that surprised everyone.
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The 2008 recession wiped out 80% of his family's income. For Dr. Craig Hendrickson, this difficult season proved to be the set-up for a financial miracle he never saw coming.
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Dr. Bill Thrasher was a Christian who read his Bible every day. But he still felt totally defeated, until a college friend told him about the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
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She had battled her eating disorder for so many years, she wasn't sure she would know how to live without it. One important discovery was the first step toward freedom.
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Dr. Samuel Namaan's brother was martyred for his Christian faith in their home country. Through the pain of loss, his mission became clearer than ever.
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Moody Radio host Nancy Turner recalls the moment that started her shift from agnostic to Believer.
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Moody Radio listener Javier only went to church that day so his friend would stop pestering him. Hear how God used one sermon to change his life.
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Moody Radio host and producer Jon Gauger says a lost Bible on a missions trip forever changed his relationship with the Word of God.
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Elizabeth Smith is a professor at Moody Bible Institute who heard God's voice right in the middle of one of the worst moments of her life. Hear the words that calmed her soul, and the miracle that saved her son.
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Jonathan Renke is a part of the Karl and Crew Mornings team on Moody Radio Chicago. As a pastor's kid, he grew up in the church but struggled with whether or not he was truly saved. Hear the moment he heard from the Lord and what finally helped settle his doubts. Click here for the resource.
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Snapshot Testimony is a two-minute short feature and podcast on Moody Radio. Through interviews and storytelling, host Ally Domercant brings listeners inside the unique moments when a life is transformed by the power of Christ.
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