Testimonies

One woman shared her journey of trying to complain less and trust God more. She mentioned that she has made a concerted effort to stop grumbling and whining about situations and circumstances and instead focus more on God’s plan. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear what the young woman had to say.

Everyone whines and complains at one point or another. It’s human nature to voice complaints whenever something is not going our way. We all want to go through life without any pain, struggles or worries, but unfortunately, that is not possible. That is a fact of life.

Situations will arise in life that we don’t like or appreciate, and they might even result in pain and discomfort. Often, circumstances are totally out of our control, and we just have to grin and bear it. But what would happen if we put more trust and faith in God instead of the default human response of grumbling and complaining?

In a clip posted on YouTube, one woman explained that she has really tried hard to do just that. She even mentions a specific instance where she reached out to Jesus Christ and said she was through with complaining. Instead, she was going to trust and rely upon Him and His plan.

“But I don’t want to look back on this season, and be, like, ‘I complained my whole way through this,’” she said. “Don’t want to do that. And so, I’ve been really intentional about being present. This is what God has me in.”

Later in the clip, she mentions the Israelites and their wandering in the desert for 40 years.

“And I do not want to end up like the Israelites,” she said. “Because I’m telling you right now what should have taken them 11 days took them 40 years. And sometimes, when we keep complaining, and we have that lack of faith, we stay stuck, and we’re prolonging what God has for us.”

Philippians 2:14 “Do all things without protest and arguments;”

This is the remarkable testimony of a blind father of three from Indonesia, whose life was shattered after losing his sight to glaucoma. Abandoned by his wife and left to raise his children alone, he faced despair. But God had other plans. Through Leading The Way's Navigator, a solar-powered pocket missionary containing the New Testament and 150 of Dr. Michael Youssef's teachings in his native language, this man's life was transformed by the power of the Gospel. In the midst of his suffering, the Word of God brought him comfort, hope, and the strength to carry on for his children. Watch how the light of Christ brought redemption and purpose to this father’s heart. Let his testimony inspire you to believe in the power of God's Word to change lives, even in the darkest times.

A stranger gave Hoda Kotb some powerful and moving advice. The former host of the Today Show was on a plane when she received some insightful words of wisdom from someone. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear what a stranger told Hoda.

Life is a series of unexpected events. We cannot and will not be able to predict what will happen from one moment to the next. Throughout life, there are instances and causes for celebration. Sadly, sometimes life will hurt and result in an immense amount of pain and suffering.

No one enjoys those painful and heartbreaking occurrences. But what if those times of terrible suffering and heartache are not just about and for us? What if they are for a greater purpose? The Bible says that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him.  

That was the message that a stranger on a plane shared with Hoda. This person said that the difficulty and pain she was experiencing at the time were not just for and about her but could be used to help others. In a clip posted on social media, Hoda talked about her interaction with this stranger and the words of wisdom he shared with her.

She mentions that at the time, she was battling breast cancer and had just undergone a procedure. She was on a plane, sitting next to an individual who struck up a conversation with her. Eventually, after a lot of probing questions from the man, she shared that she had breast cancer and had undergone a mastectomy. She asked him not to just think of her as someone who had breast cancer.

What he said next shocked her.

“He said, ‘Breast cancer is part of you. Just like going to college and getting married and working at NBC,’” Hoda recalled. “He goes, ‘I’m going to give you some advice.’ “He said, ‘Don’t hog your journey. It’s not just for you. You can take your stuff and put it deep in your pockets and go to your grave, or you can help somebody. You decide.’”

Philippians 2:4 “Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others.”

Mattew was raised in church, raised by a father who was an unconventional preacher. He was baptized in junior high, full of faith and hope. But after high school, everything changed. One by one, he lost the people who meant the most to him - his grandfather, his grandmother, and then, most painfully, his mother. The weight of that grief pulled him into a spiral of alcohol and hard drugs, trying to numb what felt unbearable. in 2019, Matthew hit rock bottom with a near-fatal drug overdose. That was the moment his friends and family, heartbroken and desperate, gave him a choice: get clean and fight for your life, or lose us completely. By the grace of God, Matthew chose life. Now, five years sober, Mattew stands as a living testimony of redemption. He volunteers with a prison ministry, pouring his heart into others who feel lost just like he did. And through his story - his pain, his healing, and his faith - God has brought 20 souls to Christ. He was lost, but now he is found ❤️ #testimony #redemption #sobrietysuccess #faith #godisgood #prisonministry #prodigalson

Lauren Daigle reveals what inspired her to write “Thank God I Do.” One of the biggest names in Christian music explained the story behind and the origins of the hit song. Watch the short but powerful clip where Lauren talks about “Thank God I Do” and what moved her to write it.

This world is a sad and broken place full of people who are lost, struggling and hurting. Many are looking for anything to help them make it through whatever situation they are facing. Sadly, way too many people will continue searching, never finding the one true answer to all their worries, anxieties and heartache.

However, because we live in a broken world, we, as Christians, are not immune to experiencing painful and frightening situations. We will still encounter circumstances that cause fear and anxiety. But because we know and have faith in a gracious, loving God, we know He’ll see us through whatever the situation.

But what about those who don’t know God? That was the thought in Lauren’s mind when she wrote, “Thank God I Do.” She was praising Him because she is a follower of His and knows He will guide her and protect her in whatever situation she faces.

“I find myself whenever you’re living this human walk, right, on this planet; it’s not that we escape the things that are human; it’s that he gives us the sword to go through it, right?” Lauren said. “He gives us the power to go through it. And I just thought, when I was having these panic attacks, what would people do if they didn’t know the truth? Like, if they didn’t know what I know? I know that I’m going to make it through to the other side because of Him. I know that. But what would people do without it? And that song was written kind of out of that experience.”

What a powerful testimony about the peace and comfort found only in Him.

John 16:33 “I have said all these things to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world.”

One man shared a powerful illustration of God’s love using his son. His perfect example accurately describes God’s never-ending, unconditional love for humanity. Watch the short but powerful clip to see and hear his example, which helps to put God’s love for us into perspective.

The human brain is limited. Even the most intelligent person alive, the individual with the highest IQ, will not come close to understanding God's ways. Our minds cannot grasp and comprehend many concepts and aspects of God.

One of the things that is especially hard to understand about God is the depth, magnitude and never-ending nature of His love for all humanity. Most people likely cannot imagine loving every single person on Earth. Yes, there are people we love, but there are also those we really don’t. While we don’t hate them, we aren’t going to go out of our way to offer them any assistance. We merely tolerate them when we must.

In a clip posted on YouTube, one man beautifully explains and illustrates God’s love and uses his son and his relationship to him as an example. Much like a father’s love for his son, God’s love for us was not earned, and there is nothing we could have done to earn it. He gives it because that is who He is; we are his children.

“This boy didn’t work to be my son,” he said. “He didn’t deserve it. He still can’t speak, and then you saw the noises he was making. He was my son because we wanted him to be here. When you’re a child of God, you’re a child of God because of God’s grace and God’s love for you. You didn’t earn it, deserve it and you couldn’t ever pay for it.”

Later in the clip, the man mentions what those who fast will learn and discover in the process.

“When we fast, we don’t make him our Father,” he said. “Fasting doesn’t make him your father. Fasting makes you aware of the love and the care that He has. Because sometimes we’re just distracted, and He helps us to slow everything down so that we become near to Him, so we can hear Him and be aware of Him.”

Romans 5:8 “But God has made clear his love to us, in that, when we were still sinners, Christ gave his life for us.”

Willie was sentenced to 75 years in prison—a life of hopelessness behind bars. While serving out his sentence, a fellow inmate introduced him to Dr. Michael Youssef’s teachings—and the hate in Willie’s heart began to melt away. Watch how God has transformed Willie’s heart and see how the Lord is still working in his life today.

John Krasinski says his kids don’t believe he’s an actor, and the reason is hilarious. The “Office” star shared a hysterical story that perfectly illustrates why his children have difficulty seeing their father as an actor. Check out the short but laugh-out-loud video to hear why John’s children don’t think their dad is the acting type.

“The Office” is easily one of the most beloved television sitcoms of all time. It’s a show that can be watched multiple times, and the jokes will never get old and tired. It’s so quotable and can keep you laughing long after an episode ends. Also, Michael Scott, as the boss who desperately wants to be best friends with his co-workers, is arguably the best television character ever.

In addition to Michael, one of the main characters was Jim, played by John Krasinski. “The Office” was a springboard for John, who has gone on to star in movies and television shows. That show was big for his career, but as John says, “The Office” has hilariously caused some problems and confusion for his kids.

In a clip posted on YouTube, John explains to Stephen Colbert why his children do not think he is an actor. It all has to do with his time on “The Office.” His kids have no issue believing their mother and John’s wife, Emily Blunt, is an actress. They’ve seen her in the most recent “Mary Poppins” movie.

“Well, Emily had a head start by being in Mary Poppins,” he said. “My kids thought she had married me out of charity. They’re like, ‘You’re so nice to marry an accountant. Like that’s so nice of you.’ ‘Cause they don’t know what I do.”

Later in the clip, he explains an interaction that explains why his children are a little confused as to what their father does.

“I was walking them to school one day, and this guy came up, and he was very nice,” John said. “And he came up, and he went, ‘John from “The Office!” And I went, ‘Yeah,’” and he goes, ‘Oh my God, it’s so good to see you!’ And I said, ‘Thanks!,” and we kept walking. And she said, ‘So, do you work with him?’ And I went, ‘No.’ And she goes, ‘Why are you lying to me?’ And I said, ‘I’m not lying to you.’ And she goes, ‘He just said he knows you from “The Office.”

Job 8:21 “The time will come when your mouth will be full of laughing, and cries of joy will come from your lips.”

Irish rap star Casper Walsh and his wife Kim share their powerful journey of fame, depression, and despair to finding hope in Christ.

Tauren Wells reflects on his faith journey and musical mission. The popular and incredibly talented Christian musician talks about his life and faith and how his faith in God has resulted in him creating music and leading a church. Watch the short but moving video to hear Tauren’s powerful testimony.

Everyone has plans for their lives and how they envision things going. That’s all fine and great, but as anyone who has been alive for any significant amount of time knows, life doesn’t work like that. It’s been said that if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans. Most people would likely wholeheartedly agree with that saying.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Tauren goes through his life story. He mentions that as a 9-year-old growing up in Michigan, his life’s direction changed when his father arrived home and said the family was going to church. Soon after starting to attend church, Tauren discovered he had a knack for music.

“That summer, I went to church camp, and that’s when I first started singing in church,” he said. “And realized God had given me something that I could use for His glory to minister to His people.”

While majoring in and studying theology in college, Tauren states that God continued to work on his heart. He formed a band in Bible college, eventually leading to a record deal. Later, Tauren would go out on his own, becoming a solo artist.

Soon after becoming a solo artist, Tauren states that he felt God’s pull on his heart to start a church and become a minister. However, Tauren adds this situation, which taught him patience and the need to rely even more on God to open doors.

“A lot of times when God gives us a vision, we think we have to do it immediately,” he said. “And I think that instant obedience is a good quality to have, but God does so much more over time than He tends to do overnight. And had it not been for that season that felt like a pause in a lot of ways, we would have not launched with the height and the trajectory that we launched with in 2024.”

In addition to being one of the most popular Christian music artists, Tauren is the head pastor of the Church of Whitestone, a church in Cedar Park, Texas.

What a powerful testimony that beautifully displays the power of God!

From your lips to God's ears. The tiny pulpit series grants lay people an opportunity to share and spread God's word. The heart of Tiny Pulpit is an everyday person sharing with everyday people spiritual truths from an ever-present God.

Brock Purdy, mentioned how faith has guided his life and path to the NFL. The 49ers quarterback mentioned how God has guided his every step, especially when the way forward was uncertain. Watch the short video to hear Brock’s powerful testimony.

Many youngsters dream of becoming professional athletes. They grow up watching games on television and hope one day to emulate what they saw those players do on the field or the court. However, while many want to be in the NFL or the NBA, the number of people who make it is tiny.

Despite that reality, Brock, like most young men, dreamed of playing in the NFL. In a clip posted on YouTube, while playing in high school, Brock recalls being told he was too this or too that and even starting to think his football journey may end in high school. No matter what happened, Brock was going to trust God.

“I was so hurt because I was, like, wanting it so bad,” he said. “If I don’t have a scholarship or an offer, I could walk on, yes. Is this really what my life is going to look like or not? Man, did I feel lost. Am I actually that? Am I actually what people were saying of me?  Because I knew, deep down, that if, you know, I’m a follower of Jesus Christ, like, it should only matter what He thinks. So, that’s when I opened up God’s Word. I felt so much joy in His presence, and I felt content. I was like, ‘Dude, I have everything I need.’ If football works out, great. But if it doesn’t, it’s going to be OK. Because, according to the Bible and God’s Word, I’m loved so much, and wherever I go, He is going to continue to guide me where He needs me to.”

Eventually, Brock got a scholarship offer from Iowa State at the last minute. While starting all four years at Iowa State, Brock set several school records.

In 2022, Brock was the last player selected in the NFL draft. Again, despite the odds, Brock made the team, and in 2024, he became the lowest-drafted quarterback to start in the Super Bowl.

“This is my season of life of where God has me,” he said. “You know, I don’t know how long I’m going to play. It could end tomorrow; it could end in another 20 years. What I do know is making life about serving others, and laying down my life for my wife, my family, my teammates. Not putting a spotlight on yourself, but making others around you feel loved, and use what I have to point people to Jesus. I think that’s greatness.”

Romans 10:17 “So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.”

Patricia Heaton reflects on “The Middle,” and shared love for her castmates. The award-winning actress looked back on the popular, long-running show and talked about her castmates and why she thought of the cast's youngest member as her peer. Watch the short but heartwarming video to hear Patricia discuss “The Middle.”

Patricia is arguably best known for playing Debra Barone on the iconic, beloved sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond.” It’s a show that never gets old, no matter how many times you’ve seen this or that episode. But after that show ended its run, Patricia found another show that was nearly as beloved as “Everybody Loves Raymond:” “The Middle.” 
 
Set in Indiana, “The Middle” follows the Heck family and their many hilarious misadventures as they navigate life together. Patricia played Frankie Heck, the mother who tries to hold everything together when everything falls apart. While it was a very different show than “Everybody Loves Raymond,” they were alike in some ways. The writing was excellent, and the show had a ton of heart.

In a clip posted on social media, Patricia reflects on her time on “The Middle” and the actors, the people who made up the Heck family.

“When you’re on a single-camera show like “The Middle,” they become like your family,” she said. “Fortunately, I was with Neil Flynn, playing my husband, and the kids were Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher and Atticus Shaffer, and they were amazing.”

Later in the clip, she mentions a specific memory involving Atticus Shaffer, who played Brick Heck, the family's youngest member.

“Atticus Shaffer, who was maybe nine when we started the show, something like that, he was so professional,” she said. “He could hit every punchline and knock it out of the park that I started thinking of him as a young adult. And I would kind of goof with him and josh with him. I got a call saying, ‘Could you ease off on Atticus?’ Oh! I forgot he’s nine! I actually went to apologize, ‘I’m sorry, I’m just kind of joking around ‘cause you’re so good and you’re so grown up that even though I’m 50 years older than you, I feel like you’re my peer.’”

Job 8:21 “The time will come when your mouth will be full of laughing, and cries of joy will come from your lips.”

"Called Out of Darkness" is a song about 1 Peter 2:9.

Patricia Heaton praised God as she reflected on “Everybody Loves Raymond.” The award-winning actress looked back at and shared some memories of her time on the beloved sitcom. Watch the short but powerful clip of Patricia discussing “Everybody Loves Raymond.”

There are some sitcoms and other television programs that, regardless of how old they are, will always remain rewatchable. “Everybody Loves Raymond” is one of those special shows. It does not matter how often you’ve seen this or that episode; it will always cause you to laugh.

On the iconic and award-winning sitcom, Patricia played Debra Barone, Raymond’s wife, who is locked in a constant, never-ending battle with Ray’s mother, Marie. In a clip posted on social media, Patricia shared some memories of her time on “Everybody Loves Raymond,” mentioned her audition for the show and praised God for the opportunity to play Debra Barone.

“Obviously, ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ was life-changing,” she said. “I went into that show with two kids. I came out with four kids, two Emmys and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, plus some really great friends who are still my friends. And I got to work with iconic actors like Peter Boyle and Doris Roberts and Katherine Helmond and Robert Culp and so many people who aren’t with us now, and I had the privilege of being with them. God is good. I was so blessed. I’m so grateful that I got to be a part of that, what is now, an iconic show.”

Patricia hilariously confesses that one of her biggest worries going into her audition for the show was Ray Romano. She didn't see him becoming a television star, but she is big enough to admit when she was wrong.  

“I don’t know. He doesn’t come across like a big TV star,” she said. “I was wrong.”

2 Timothy 1:3 “I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of you in my prayers night and day;”

A young couple’s love has only deepened after a devastating accident. The horrific, life-changing incident has brought the young man and woman closer. Check out the short but beautiful, tear-jerking clip to hear about this couple’s powerful story. Make sure you have tissues nearby; you will need them.

Life is unpredictable. No one knows what will happen from one moment to the next. We can have a good idea of what might happen based on past experiences. But anyone who says they can predict the future is either lying, crazy or probably a little bit of both.

Sadly, due to life's unpredictable nature, bad things can and do happen. Typically, they occur when we least expect them, catching us completely off guard. But while we may be caught off guard and unprepared for them, how we respond to those situations and circumstances matters.

A clip posted on YouTube shows the beautiful and heartwarming way one couple responded to a horrific injury that left one of them paralyzed a week after they started dating. Brooklyn hit her head on the bottom of the pool, leaving her paralyzed. But her boyfriend and now fiancée, Alan, did not leave her side the entire time she was in the hospital.

Following the injury, Brooklyn spent months in the hospital recovering and rehabilitating. At that time, she told Alan she would understand if he wanted to move on and date someone else.

“I had told him that, like, I understood if he, like, if he didn’t want to continue dating or anything like that just because I wasn’t naïve to that, that not everyone can do that or wants to do that,” she said. “But he never left my side.”

Alan is amazed by Brooklyn as he remains by her side, watching what she has done since her injury.

“To witness firsthand all that she’s got to accomplish and do, even with the injury, has been, I mean, nothing less than amazing,” he said. “And again, I’m very blessed that I get to have one of the front-row seats to that experience.”

Five years since the accident, the two are now engaged.

“He is just such a blessing,” she said. “That’s one of the number one words that comes to my brain when I think of Alan, is just a blessing straight from God.”

1 Corinthians 13:13 “But now we still have faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love.”

One woman shared how repentance leads to true freedom. The young lady mentioned that instead of cowering and hiding from the Lord when we sin and fall short, run to him and ask for forgiveness. Watch the short clip to hear what she says about getting freedom from sin and shame.

The world is a lost and broken place full of hurting and struggling people. Everyone is a sinner; all have fallen short of God's glory. The Bible is very clear on this point. We all need the Lord’s grace, mercy and forgiveness.

Turning to the Lord and asking Him for forgiveness brings new life, making those in Christ new creations. His love and forgiveness release people from sin and shame, bringing true freedom.  Sadly, many people look anywhere and everywhere else to ease their pain and suffering, but there is only one answer. There is only one place to turn to achieve true forgiveness and to be freed from one’s past.

In a clip posted on YouTube, one of the women with Girls Gone Bible illustrates her point of finding freedom in Him by using Adam and Eve’s fall in the garden. That should have led them both to turn toward God instead of hiding from Him. He would have freed them from their sin and shame. Instead, they were afraid and knew full well that they had disobeyed. But God was still hoping they would confess and repent of their sins.

“We aren’t supposed to run from God when we do wrong,” she said. “We run to Him. That’s the whole point of repentance; is we don’t need to be in shame and run. We need to run to Him and get and get on our knees and say, ‘I am sorry’ and own up to what we did. And that’s where the freedom comes. That’s when you are free. The truth will always set you free. You can’t run from God and He knows everything.”

What powerful and true words about Him, who is quick and faithful to forgive sins.

1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

A wedding ceremony is one of the most beautiful things you’ll ever witness. What could be more moving than two people standing at the altar vowing in front of God, their family and friends to remain together regardless of what life may throw at them? Those people in attendance are watching a family being formed. It’s a tear-jerking display, for sure.

But after the wedding and the ceremony ends, real life begins. Like everything else good and worthwhile in life, marriage is not easy. It requires work from both parties to keep the relationship strong, happy and healthy. In a clip posted on YouTube, CeCe Winans shared what else, or rather who else, has been instrumental in her 40-year marriage.

“Put Jesus first, making him the center of our marriage,” she said. “We would have been divorced a long time ago if Jesus was not the center of our marriage.”

Later in the clip, CeCe mentions that she speaks to couples a lot. During one conversation with a young woman, she shared that the Lord reveals something about herself to her every time she goes to the Lord about her marriage or about her husband.

“I said, but when every time I submit to Jesus, then He always tells me about me, you know? I’ll go to Jesus to talk about Alvin, and the Lord is, like, ‘No, it’s you. It’s you again.’  I’m, like, ‘No, it couldn’t be me again. I know I’m right.’” CeCe says with a laugh.

The clip ends with CeCe sharing what has helped to keep her marriage strong and lasting.

“So, the secret is both of us submitting to Him, submitting to Him,” she said. “And I’m so glad I have a husband who was willing to not just submit to Jesus, but also to authority.”

Genesis 2:24 “For this cause will a man go away from his father and his mother and be joined to his wife; and they will be one flesh.”

Olivia Lane has shared how God guided her through fear and uncertainty. The musician says that she came to a place in her life and career where she felt called into a specific direction, but she was unsure what to do next. Watch the short but powerful and moving story of how Olivia answered God’s call and how He guided and directed her through fear and uncertainty.

Most people like being in control or, at the very least, knowing what is coming and what lies ahead. This would allow us to prepare for whatever is coming. However, that is rarely, if ever, how life works. Many would conclude that life is a series of unexpected events and that what matters is how we respond to those situations and circumstances.

But it’s still human nature to be nervous and apprehensive when the road ahead is uncertain, and the outcome is murky. In a clip posted on YouTube, Olivia shares how she was facing an unclear and uncertain situation in her life. After giving her life to Christ, the musician felt called to write and produce songs about Jesus but being a country artist for 10 years; she naturally had a great deal of fear and anxiety.

As she shares, all she could do at that point was rely on Christ and His direction for her path forward.

“And I remember going for a hike, and I was talking with the Lord and praying, and I just asked Him, ‘Lord, what do you want me to do with my music? Like, I need clear direction here. This is my calling, I feel. This is what I want to do with my life, but I want to honor You in it,’” she said.

She mentioned the Lord answered her, telling her to begin writing songs about Him. She says that even though she felt and heard His response, she still didn’t know anyone in the Christian music world, and she wasn’t sure if this would work.

“I didn’t know what the next steps really were, but I knew how to write a song, and I knew that God would handle the outcome,” she said. “I just had to be obedient to His call, and man, the Lord showed up and totally blew up my life but in the best way possible.”

Psalm 32:8: “I will give you knowledge, teaching you the way to go; my eye will be your guide.”

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