Testimonies

A fictional account of a wrestler by the name of Josiah Samson Santos. He managed to hit the big time only to be betrayed by the one he loved. This caused him to drink heavily and lose hope, but God had a plan for his life. Take some time to check out this short but important video patterned after the life of Samson in the Bible. Also, I created this as a tribute to my son Joshua, who once was a professional wrestler but is now retired and blessed with a good job. Finally, Thanks to my son Mark for giving me the plot for the story. Enjoy and be blessed.

We are continuing our study on the life of King David. In this study, we will take a look at David's background as a Shepherd boy. God trained this lad in the field. He faced the Bear and Lion. David was tough, and ran after he Bear and Lion when they took his sheep. He killed them and snatched the lamb from their mouths. This training prepared him to face his Giant.  Whether you know it of not, God has some of you in training for your purpose in life. You have a Giant waiting for you. Are you ready to face your giant? Which things stand out as we study the Life of David? What can we learn from David and use for our life today? Are you facing trials and tests? God wants you to pass the test. Join us as we find out what did David to defeat his Giant. God bless.

While at pharmacy school, Heba experienced something out of the ordinary—a Christian professor. After noticing something different about this professor, Heba began searching—which led her to THE KINGDOM SAT, our 24/7 satellite channel. After watching the channel for several years and being discipled by our field teams, she made a dramatic decision that would forever alter the course of her life. Hear more testimonies of God at work around the globe when you visit our website at https://www.ltw.org. Join us in our mission to passionately proclaim uncompromising truth. Subscribe to our channel and be part of a global ministry that is transforming lives every day.

One woman shared powerful and encouraging words about our access to God. Everyone would do well to remember her message, especially when we’re struggling or in a place of uncertainty and confusion. Watch the short but moving clip to hear what she says about reaching out to and communicating with the Lord.

Regularly getting into and studying God’s word, attending church and being part of a strong community of believers are vital for everyone’s walk with the Lord. However, while those are great and necessary activities, there is one that tops all the rest: prayer.

Prayer is the opportunity to talk and communicate with the Creator of the world. We can share our hopes, worries, fears, concerns and requests with Him through prayer. We should also praise Him for what He has done and is doing in our lives while praying.

Prayer gives us direct and open access to Him anytime, day or night. How awesome is that? In a clip posted on YouTube, one woman mentions how God is always present, willing and able to listen to what we have to say.

“You don’t have to worry about saying the right words,” she said. “Just be real. Say, ‘God, here’s what I’m feeling’ or ‘I don’t know what to do about this.’ He just wants to hear from you.”

Later in the clip, she mentions why and how we have this special 24/7 access to God, and it has nothing to do with anything we’ve done. We could never and will never do anything worthy of having this kind of close, special relationship with the Creator of the world.

“We have all access to God,” she said.  “Not because of anything we did, but just because Jesus loves us and He wants to be with us. So, let’s use it. Let’s live like He’s right here, right now, because He is.”

Psalm 16:8 “I have put the Lord before me at all times; because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved.”

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Candace Cameron Bure reveals the family crisis that led to her faith in Christ. The actress, author and podcast host mentioned how a tumultuous and uncertain time in her family resulted in her accepting Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear how a family crisis led her to find Jesus Christ.

Unfortunately, we will all experience hardships and trials. As most people know, they have a way of finding us at one time or another. That’s a simple and unavoidable fact of life. No one’s life is perfect, regardless of fame, status and net worth. People aren’t perfect, far from it, and so, because of that, our relationships will not be either.

Sadly, this often means that even marriages can go through rough spots, where even divorce looks like a real possibility. In a clip posted on YouTube, Candace shares how a tough period in her parents’ marriage ended with her finding and turning her life over to Jesus Christ.

“My parents were on the brink of divorce when I was 12,” she said. “A friend invited them to go to counseling at their church. My dad was not a believer. My mom was a believer, but my dad agreed to go to counseling and to start going to church.”

She mentions her parents truly wanted to fix their marriage but were unsure of how to go about doing that.

Later in the clip, Cameron says she made a life-changing decision several months after attending church.

“This started our journey going to church,” she said. “So, at 12, you know, probably after a couple of months of going, six months of going, I gave my life to Christ.”

What a powerful testimony and example of how Jesus Christ can make something beautiful from a seemingly broken and hopeless situation.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

Ayman Kafrouny, a former pop singer from Lebanon, talks about how the Lord started using his talent for the glory of God after surrendering his life to Jesus. Now, he is working with Leading The Way and THE KINGDOM SAT to share the good news of Jesus with his audience. Hear more testimonies of God at work around the globe when you visit our website at https://www.ltw.org.

Have you ever thought of yourself as a hope- giver, commissioned to tell God’s story? Do you ever feel weary, defeated or terrified? How do we arise in hope and awaken hope in others? (Scripture referenced: Judges 4:4-9, Judges 5: 6-7) Discussion/Reflective Questions: 1 What  resonates with you most in this episode? 2 How has a time when hope faded motivated you or someone you know into action? 3 When have you experienced a time when community has reminded you that you are not responsible for God’s plan all by yourself? 4 How has someone motivated you to act when your hope had become suffocated in the face of insurmountable odds? 5 What does it mean to take hope into your hands? 6 What does the term hope-giver mean to you?

One musician, Emily Ann Roberts, shared a powerful message about trusting and having faith in God and remembering and counting how He has blessed our lives. Her moving words are a terrific reminder to lean not on our power and understanding but instead to place our faith and trust in Him. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear her words and message that likely hit close to home for many.

The world is way too often a sad, cold and cruel place. Nearly everywhere we look, we are reminded of this fact. Turn on any evening news broadcast or log onto social media, and you’ll see a hundred different ways how this is true. Dwelling and continually thinking and worrying about the lost and hopeless state of the world is enough to drive the sanest, most stable person crazy.

Worrying about things out of our control is not the answer. In Luke, Jesus says exactly this when he mentions that worry will not add a single hour to your life. Instead, cast your cares and concerns about Him, which was precisely what Emily said in a clip posted on YouTube.

“I could wake up this morning and focus on all the things I wish I was doing instead of the things I get to do and the blessings that God has given me,” she said while picking green beans. “And if I focused on all that for too long, then I’d probably be in a bad mood, I’d be ungrateful and I’d miss the blessings right in front of me, like these green beans right here.”

Later in the clip, Emily mentioned how she used to be ridden with anxiety, which kept her from enjoying and appreciating much. She said a passage of Scripture she came across changed everything.

“And there was a passage of Scripture that I came across that really changed my life forever, and the peace of God and His word changed my life forever,” she said. “The verse is so simple. It says, ‘Don’t worry about anything, but instead pray about everything.’ Tell God what you need, thank Him for all He has done, and then you’ll experience God’s peace.”

Philippians 4:6 “In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”

Michael W. Smith has revealed the origins of his hit song “Place in This World.” The background story of the beloved and iconic tune is powerful, likely to bring a tear or two or three to your eyes. Watch the short but moving clip to hear Michael explain what inspired the song’s title and lyrics.

Most people thoroughly enjoy listening to music. Honestly, who doesn’t love music? However, while many people like and appreciate music, most have no idea how their favorite tune came into being. What inspired those lyrics that you automatically sing along to whenever that tune comes on the radio, Spotify or Apple Music?

Every song must come from somewhere, from some experience or event. What was the motivation for that melody and those lyrics? In a clip posted on YouTube, Michael explains how and from where he drew inspiration when creating “Place in This World.” It’s a powerful story that may change how you look at and feel about the song.

The clip begins with Michael mentioning his overall aim for making music, stating that he wanted to use his musical gifts to bring glory and honor to His name.

“You know, I just wanted to make pop music and sing about Jesus and sing about my faith,” he said.

Later in the clip, he mentions specifically “Place in This World” and the heartbreaking place from which the lyrics came.

“I remember writing, when I wrote ‘Place in This World,’ when I even wrote the music, I remember just thinking, ‘I think this is a hit song.’” Michael said.

He mentioned bringing in Amy Grant and Wayne Kirkpatrick to help write the lyrics.

He added, “And it was inspired by all these letters I got from kids. They’re going, ‘I just, I just want to take my own life. I don’t, I don’t have anything to live for. And I think in one of those letters, a girl said, ‘I’m just trying to find my place in this world.’”

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

Granger Smith shares some powerful truths about Christ’s place in our lives. The former country singer shared a moving message that everyone needs to hear and apply to their lives. Watch the short but moving clip to hear Granger’s words about Jesus Christ and about the position He should be in our lives.

Life is not always a fun, joyous and easy-going experience. Yes, there will be instances, circumstances and reasons worth celebrating, but there will also be times when there is hurt and heartbreak. Absolutely no one likes going through trials and struggles. Pain is unpleasant, and we want it to end as quickly as possible.

People will also encounter situations that make them uncomfortable. Some might even argue that feeling ill at ease and dealing with uneasiness is worse than experiencing pain. One reason someone may feel this way is because of conviction and the work of the Holy Spirit. In a clip posted on YouTube, Granger shared a powerful message that is likely to convict many who hear his words.

In the video, Granger recalled an interaction with an individual during which the man joked about “everyone needing a little Jesus.”  The man’s awkward and strange comment about Jesus Christ immediately put off Granger and didn't sit right with him.

“I nodded politely, but inside, something twisted,” he said. “A little Jesus? It says so much about what we have reduced him to in this society.”

According to Granger, far too many people have reduced the Savior of the world to a good luck charm, almost like a rabbit’s foot or something else individuals hold onto for superstitious reasons.

“He is not a trinket,” Granger said. “He is the judge of the living and the dead. And He comes into our lives, not just to round it out. He comes to take it over. The real Jesus is no figurine. He is not a part of your life. He is your life, or He is nothing at all.”

John 14:6 “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the true and the living way: no one comes to the Father but by me.’”

Tim Tebow shared why every believer needs a strong spiritual community. The former Heisman Trophy winner pointed out why belonging to and being plugged into a faith community is vitally important. Watch the short but powerful clip where Tim shares why this is a must for every follower of Jesus Christ.

The world is not always a friendly, welcoming, and uplifting place. Life frequently puts you through situations that leave you battered and bruised, hurting and downright discouraged. These trials and hardships can be agonizing and gut-wrenching, but some people will try to do it independently, completely, without anyone by their side.

When we endure trials and testing alone, the enemy attacks. Thoughts and feelings of worthlessness and depression start to creep into our minds. We’re suddenly reminded of past stumbles and failures. In a clip posted on YouTube, Tim shares why Christians need to belong to a strong community of other believers.

“The enemy says you’re alone, but God says I will never leave you and forsake you,” Tim said. “And so, that’s why it’s so important to have a renewing of your mind in God’s word, in Scripture, in prayer, and with other people around you because when we get isolated, when we get alone, all of those voices from the enemy start to leak in and they start to creep and they start to say and they start to point out all of those flaws.”

However, people were not meant to do life alone. We were made for relationships—to encourage and uplift one another.

Later in the clip, Tim adds that while we may have scars from what we’ve suffered in the past, God says that does not define us.

“You have to get back to Scripture because God’s saying, ‘No, no, no, no. You’re missing the mark because you’re missing the point. Yes, you have scars, and you have flaws, but you’re not defined by your scars. You’re defined by mine.”

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their work. And if one has a fall, the other will give him a hand; but unhappy is the man who is by himself, because he has no helper.”

Candace Cameron Bure had an inspiring take on hearing the word “no.” The actress, author, and podcast host shared how she responded when she was told no in her life. Watch the short clip to hear the encouraging and powerful way Candace has reacted whenever she encounters an obstacle.

It requires a fair amount of persistence and perseverance to accomplish anything and to get anywhere in life. Whether it’s personal or professional, there will be a lot of ups and downs. Many of those obstacles will come from people, naysayers who say something is impossible. They will say why this or that cannot be done, or they will simply respond with “no” and move along.

“No” is a word everyone is familiar with. Although it may only be two letters, hearing it can be soul-crushing, depending on the situation. In a clip posted on YouTube, Candace shares the unique way she has handled it when someone told her no in her life. Instead of allowing the harsh, straightforward response to keep her down, she has turned those situations into opportunities.

“We have figured out solutions to a lot of nos in my life and my career,” she said. “And so, people have shut that door and said, ‘No, that would never work. We’ve never done that before.’ And we come back and go, ‘Great, you’ve never done that before. Let us show you a way in which we can do that.’”

Later in the clip, Candace added that when someone responds negatively and states something is impossible for whatever reason, we should remember that we serve a mighty, all-powerful God capable of anything.

“And so, it’s a good lesson for all of you guys,” she said. “Don’t take a no at face value, and if someone tells you, like, ‘No, it’s never been done.’ Well, it doesn’t mean God can’t do that for you, and God can’t do it differently through you.”

Luke 1:37 “For there is nothing which God is not able to do.”

Raised in an Islamic environment, Ali abandoned all faith when he moved to the United States. Through the influence of his wife and a life-changing conversation with a Leading The Way field team member, Ali made a decision that would change his life forever. Hear more testimonies of God at work around the globe when you visit our website at https://www.ltw.org. Join us in our mission to passionately proclaim uncompromising truth. Subscribe to our channel and be part of a global ministry that is transforming lives every day.

Comedic legend Carol Burnett has shared her favorite role from The Carol Burnett Show. She did not hesitate in the slightest when she was asked to name the character she liked playing the most on the classic television program. Watch the short clip to hear Carol name the character she enjoyed playing the most and why.

If there were a Mt. Rushmore of comedy, Carol Burnett’s face would most certainly be on it. Her comedic genius, which has been on display throughout her illustrious career, is unmatched. Her lightning-fast, razor-sharp wit and impeccable comedic timing have made her a joy to watch for decades.

The Carol Burnett Show's zany, off-the-wall skits remain the stuff of legend, even decades after the show’s run on television ended. People can’t help but laugh themselves silly every time they catch one of those laugh-out-loud, hysterical sketches. Even though Carol appeared in hundreds of sketches and played hundreds of characters, she has a clear favorite.

In a clip posted on YouTube, the legendary comedian, in an interview from 1995, was asked to name her favorite character she played on the show. Without hesitation, Carol replied to the question with Eunice from The Mama’s Family skits. As she explains, it had nothing to do with the laughs she would inevitably get while playing that character, but more to do with the character itself.

“I think it was Eunice,” Carol said. “She started out as such a witch. She was just horrible, and then, as it developed, you could understand where her rage was coming from. It was this mother and feeling trapped and her dreams of being a movie star. Of course, were, you know, ridiculous.”

Later in the clip, Carol mentions how Eunice always wanted to be something else and was constantly striving for more.

Proverbs 17:22 “A glad heart makes a healthy body, but a crushed spirit makes the bones dry.”

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Nearly 2,000 people were baptized in a powerful display of their commitment to Christ. All who participated in the moving, massive baptismal service signaled their decision to forsake their old ways and follow Jesus Christ. Watch the short but tear-jerking and powerful clip to see thousands receive baptism and make a decision for Christ.

None of us would have a chance if not for the love, mercy and grace of Jesus Christ. Without those life-changing gifts, we’d all still be lost, living in sin and shame. We’d all be staring down an eternity of being lost and forever separated from Him once our days on Earth come to an end. 

However, we now have hope and a future due to Christ’s never-ending and inexplicable love for us. Love, forgiveness, grace and hope are freely offered and given to all who turn to Him and ask for His forgiveness. He is faithful and quick to do so, cleansing the heart and providing a peace that surpasses all understanding and knowledge.

A clip posted on YouTube shows approximately 2,000 people who have made a decision for Christ, asked for His forgiveness and chosen to follow Him. In an outward display of their commitment and to demonstrate what has already occurred in their hearts, they were baptized in the Atlantic Ocean.

The powerful service took place in Jacksonville, Florida, and was put on by The Church Eleven22. In total, more than 11,00 people were in attendance.

The church’s pastor, Joby Martin, explained the importance of baptism and why the massive beach service was a reason to become excited and celebrate with those who have made a commitment to Jesus Christ.

“Baptism is a public declaration that Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior,” he said. “And it’s not the water that baptizes you; it’s that relationship that you have with Christ, through the Gospel of Jesus. And so, this is just an opportunity for us to celebrate these people whose sins have been washed away, and they’ve been resurrected to a newness of life.”

Acts 2:38 “And Peter said, ‘Let your hearts be changed, every one of you, have baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will have the Holy Spirit given to you.’”

The frontman for We Are Messengers shared a powerful message about navigating life’s tough seasons. His uplifting and encouraging words are for anyone going through a challenging situation who feels like it will never end. Watch the short but passionate and compelling clip to hear what he had to say.

Sadly, in life, we will all experience unpleasant and trying situations. If, for some reason, you thought life was nothing but roses and rainbows, and everything would always be perfect, you were severely mistaken. Hardships and trials are unavoidable. They have a way of finding all of us at one time or another.

Some situations can become so painful and go on for so long that we’ll start to wonder if they will ever end. While it may not feel like it at the time, those horrible situations and circumstances will not last forever. God is still in control, on the throne and is working everything out in His time. That was the message Darren Mulligan shared with the crowd in a video posted on YouTube.

In the clip, Darren reminds people that Jesus Christ is still at work even during those challenging situations.

“You got to remember that Jesus is in all of it, working all things together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purposes,” he said. “That’s why seasons matter.”

Later in the clip, Darren mentioned how the words we often use to express our current state and season of life are usually wrong, indicating that our present season is permanent. He adds that difficult situations will not last forever, even though, at the time, they feel like they will never cease.

“Do not identify yourself with the season you’re in,” he said. “All these things are temporary. They’re passing away. Remember that God is making all things new and all things well.”

Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.”

Facing an unplanned pregnancy and living in an environment that encouraged abortion, Monica Cline’s immediate response was to schedule one herself—until a friend came along and changed everything. Today, Monica is an outspoken follower of Christ. See how she is boldly impacting her community—and learn about the crucial role Dr. Youssef’s teachings are playing in her ministry to others. *Monica’s story was also featured in Episodes 58-59 of our podcast, Candid Conversations with Jonathan Youssef. Listen to it here: https://www.ltw.org/listen/candid/episode-58 Hear more testimonies of God at work around the globe when you visit our website at https://www.ltw.org. Join us in our mission to passionately proclaim uncompromising truth. Subscribe to our channel and be part of a global ministry that is transforming lives every day.

Discover how God guided Richard through his struggles with identity and led him on a path to healing. If you’ve ever felt broken or alone, his story will resonate deeply. In this powerful show, Richard shares how he found faith, belonging, and hope—even in the face of rejection and fear. Come hear how God reached him when no one truly knew who he was.