Witness the Wonder

Witness the Wonder is hosted by Christina Smith and features inspiring conversations with guests whose lives have been transformed by God's faithfulness. Each episode shares real stories of miracles, answered prayer, healing, redemption, divine encounters, and God's presence through life's greatest joys and hardest seasons. Guests reveal how they've experienced God's presence, guidance, and power in both ordinary and extraordinary moments. Whether it's a quiet answer to prayer or a supernatural miracle that defies all logic, each episode is an invitation to recognize God's presence, strengthen your faith, and be reminded that God is always at work in your story. Follow Witness the Wonder for new episodes and inspiring God stories. Follow @witnessthewonder on all social media platforms. http://www.christinasmithofficial.com



When God Says Go But Fear Says Stay | Miracles in Burma with Missionary David Small

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Twelve years ago, David Small couldn't find Burma on a map. Today, it's home.


David Small has spent more than a decade serving as a Christian missionary in the war zones of Burma (Myanmar), where following God has meant sneaking across borders, navigating landmines, dodging sniper fire, and learning to trust God when there is no way to control what happens next.


In this episode of Witness the Wonder, David shares what happened when a quiet nudge from God led him days into the jungle to a remote village, an extraordinary encounter with a Rohingya Muslim team at a river crossing, and what happened after years of prayer for the people serving within the Burmese government.


You'll also hear the story behind the Jungle Discipleship School, where David and his team disciple young people from across Burma, teach them about Jesus, and prepare them to take the gospel back to their own communities.


David opens up about the personal cost of serving in a war zone, losing nearly 20 people he loved, and the unexpected way God provided exactly what he needed before one of the most difficult seasons of his life.


Through danger, miracles, grief, answered prayer and moments when fear told him to stay, David has learned what it means to trust a living God when he can't see what comes next.


As David says:

“Everyone has their own jungle.”

Your jungle may look nothing like Burma. But what happens when fear says stay and God says go?


This conversation is about faith over fear, hearing God's voice, following the Holy Spirit's nudges, Christian missions, answered prayer, sharing the gospel, trusting God through traumatic experiences, and having the courage to obey God when you don't know what's on the other side of your yes.


ABOUT DAVID SMALL

David Small is the author of the bestselling book Nameless Faceless People: Ten Years With The Free Burma Rangers and the founder and director of the Jungle Discipleship School in the jungle war zone of Burma (Myanmar).


Originally from Canada, David spent more than a decade working as a professional ice hockey coach before entering full-time missions. He has now spent twelve years serving the people of Burma.


David is also the author of The Wandering Leader and The Wandering Beloved.


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David shares in this episode that one of his biggest prayer needs is financial provision for the Jungle Discipleship School as they prepare to disciple another class of students.


You can learn more about David's work, support the Jungle Discipleship School, and find his books here:


Jungle Discipleship School — JDS.asia


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How Do You Hear God When You’re Desperate for an Answer? | Cheri Baugh Woods Miracle God Story

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

When Cheri Baugh Woods kept hearing the same words, “You’ll find the answer in the bone marrow,” she had no idea those words would end up saving her life.


In this episode of the Witness the Wonder , Cheri shares her incredible miracle story of facing two different forms of leukemia, sepsis, two brain surgeries, and a bone marrow transplant, while learning to recognize God’s voice and trust His leading through some of the hardest moments of her life.


What happened next became a journey of faith, survival, healing, and miracles that Cheri says could only have been God.


From an incurable leukemia diagnosis to hearing God point her toward the answer hidden in her own bone marrow, Cheri’s story offers hope for anyone facing cancer, a medical crisis, or an impossible situation and wondering where God is in the middle of it.


If you want to grow in recognizing God’s voice, trusting His leading, and having the faith to follow when He speaks, this conversation is for you.


Cheri is the author of Win-Win: Miracles Still Happen.


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What Do You Do When You Can't Fix the Situation? | Mick Wienholt's God Story

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Last week, Mick Wienholt shared the miraculous story of surviving an avalanche that should have taken his life. But that miracle was only the beginning.


Years later, another unexpected tragedy would bring Mick to his knees and cause him to reach out to the last person he ever expected. That moment would forever change the direction of his life.


In Part 2 of this powerful Christian testimony, you'll discover how God meets us in our deepest pain, why surrender isn't giving up, and how His relentless love continues pursuing us even when we run the other way. It's a story of faith, hope, and finding Jesus Christ when life feels impossible.


Mick also shares practical wisdom on breaking unhealthy family patterns, raising children to know and experience the love of God, and becoming the kind of parent who reflects the Father's heart.


If you've ever questioned God's goodness, wrestled with grief or loss, or wondered whether He is still at work in your life, I pray this conversation encourages you to recognize His hand in your own story.


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🎙️ Connect with Mick Wienholt


🌐 https://coincidenceorgod.com


🎙️ Podcast: Coincidence or God


📺 YouTube: @CoincidenceOrGod


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Remember: God is always at work in your story.





Impossible Survival | How One Man Miraculously Walked Away from a Deadly Avalanche | Mick Wienholt's God Story

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Mick Wienholt survived an avalanche that should have taken his life. In this episode of Witness the Wonder, he shares the miracle that saved his life, the incredible God story that followed, and how God's protection became even clearer with the gift of hindsight.


Have you ever walked away from something thinking, I should have died?


Maybe it was a car accident.


A medical emergency.


Or a split-second decision you'll never forget.


Some moments stay with us because deep down we know we shouldn't be here.


In this powerful Christian testimony, Mick shares how surviving a deadly avalanche became the beginning of a much bigger story. It's a story of God's protection, God's faithfulness, and the realization that sometimes we don't fully understand what God is doing until we look back.


If you've ever wondered how God was working through one of the hardest seasons of your life, I pray this conversation encourages you to recognize His fingerprints in your own story.


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🌐 https://coincidenceorgod.com

🎙️ Podcast: Coincidence or God

📺 YouTube: @CoincidenceOrGod


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Can Faith Survive Unimaginable Loss? | Deston Rogers' God Story

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Deston Rogers never imagined he would experience the heartbreak of losing a child, let alone two, but he did.


After losing his two-year-old son, Cody, in a tragic car accident, a DNA test separated him from another little boy he had been raising as his son. Years later, an unexpected reunion gave them the opportunity to rebuild the father-son relationship they had both missed.


Then tragedy struck again.


In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Deston shares what it was like to grieve the same son twice, how God met him through unimaginable pain, and why he still believes God never leaves us—even when life doesn't make sense.


In this episode, you'll discover:


• How one tragic accident changed Deston's life forever
• The DNA test that brought a second heartbreaking loss
• The unexpected reunion that restored years that had been lost
• What losing Dakota taught him about grief, healing, and faith
• Why community became one of God's greatest gifts during his darkest season
• How God's faithfulness remained constant through every season of loss


Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, wrestling with unanswered questions, or searching for hope in the middle of heartbreak, this conversation is a reminder that God is always at work in your story.


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🌐 Website: https://eaglefreedompresents.com

🎧 Eagle Freedom Presents Podcast (Available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify)


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How God Prepares You for the Battles You Never See Coming | Barry Loudermilk's God Story

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

What happens when a sitting U.S. Congressman survives not one but multiple life threatening events in the same year?


In this episode of Witness the Wonder, Congressman Barry Loudermilk shares his extraordinary personal testimony of faith, survival, and God's protection.


He recounts being targeted in the 2017 Congressional Baseball Shooting, where 22 bullets were fired and none hit him, a near fatal rollover crash that nearly claimed his wife's life, a professional assassination attempt in the North Georgia mountains traced to a cryptic FBI clue, a train collision involving members of Congress, and a season of intense political persecution that required private security and an undisclosed location.


More than a survival story, this is a powerful God story about faith, miracles, and how God uses decades of smaller trials, a charging bear in Alaska, a rockslide, and a father's injury, to prepare you for the battles you can't yet see.


Congressman Loudermilk walks through how faith, Scripture, and the supernatural peace of God carried him when human strength couldn't. He also opens up about PTSD, the emotional weight of political attacks on his reputation, and why he believes suffering is never random when you're walking with God.


Key topics: Near death experiences, faith, miracles, God stories, miracle stories, the 2017 Congressional Baseball Shooting, surviving an assassination attempt, God's protection, supernatural protection, answered prayer, signs and wonders, overcoming political persecution, PTSD, and Christian encouragement for hard seasons.


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America 250: Would America Even Exist Without These Miracles? | The God Stories They Never Taught in History Class | Rep Barry Loudermilk | And Then They Prayed

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, discover the documented miracles, divine providence, and God stories throughout American history that most of us never learned in history class.


In this special America 250 episode of Witness the Wonder, Congressman Barry Loudermilk, best selling author of, And Then They Prayed, shares remarkable stories of faith, answered prayer, and miraculous intervention that reveal what he believes are God's fingerprints throughout America's history.


Did God's hand shape the course of America?


Judge the evidence for yourself.


In this episode you'll discover:


🇺🇸 A miracle that still exists today—and you can visit it.


⚡ The surprising connection between one of America's greatest military leaders and the power of prayer.


📜 A forgotten story of extraordinary courage that inspired generations of Americans.


🙏 Why so many of America's Founding Fathers believed the future of this nation depended on God.


📖 Documented historical accounts that may completely change the way you see America's story.


These aren't legends.


They're documented stories that challenge us to look at American history through a different lens.


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After 1 Year of God Stories and Supernatural Miracles: Here's What Surprised Me Most

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:00:01 GMT

After one year of hearing Christian testimonies, miracle stories, answered prayers, and incredible God stories, I thought the miracles would be what changed me most.


I was wrong.


In this special one-year anniversary episode of Witness the Wonder, I reflect on what God has taught me after a year of sitting with people whose lives have been transformed by His faithfulness.


From miraculous healings and supernatural provision to powerful stories of redemption, every guest has shared incredible evidence that God is always at work in our stories.


But somewhere along the way, I realized something unexpected.


The miracle wasn't the destination. It was the doorway.

The doorway into getting to know another person.


In this episode, I share:

• Why the miracles weren't what surprised me most

• What the woman at the well teaches us about identity, grace, and storytelling

• Why every person is carrying a story worth hearing

• How asking one more question can completely change the way we see people

• What God has been teaching me through the first year of Witness the Wonder


Whether you're searching for a Christian podcast, encouraging faith stories, powerful Christian testimonies, or reminders of God's faithfulness, I pray this conversation encourages you to slow down, see people the way Jesus did, and remember that God is always at work in your story.


Thank you for making the first year of Witness the Wonder so incredibly special. Whether you've listened from Episode 1 or you're joining us for the first time, I'm grateful you're here.


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🇺🇸 Coming Next Week

Season 3 begins with a special America's 250th episode featuring Congressman Barry Loudermilk as he shares remarkable stories of God's providence throughout America's founding.





When You Think You're Too Far Gone | Kristin Kurtz's Addiction God Story Proves Otherwise

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

She hated God, drank, did drugs, and smoked two packs a day — and believed she was too far gone for God to ever want her. Then one Sunday changed everything.


Kristin Kurtz didn't grow up in church. She grew up in chaos — constant moves, trauma, and a deep belief that if God existed, He wouldn't want anything to do with her. By her teens she was numbing the pain with alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes, living what she calls a "Russian roulette life." She got a DWI at 20 and half-joked she'd burn a church down just by walking in.


But when her sister invited her to church in November 2002, something happened she never expected. Within one or two services she gave her heart to Christ — and then every addiction, every craving for alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes just fell off. No withdrawals. No rehab. Just God.


That supernatural deliverance was only the beginning of a life marked by miracle after miracle — including children doctors told her she couldn't have, and a house God so clearly prepared just for her family.


Today Kristin hosts the Hope Unlocked podcast and runs New Wings Coaching, where she serves as a "wonder activator" — helping women discover the everyday miracles God is already doing around them.


If you've ever thought you were too far gone for God to reach, this episode is for you.


In this episode:


Growing up in chaos and hating God


Her descent into addiction and the "Russian roulette" years


The miraculous, instant deliverance — no withdrawals, no rehab


Her miscarriage and the miracle children that followed


Recognizing God's fingerprints in the small details


The house miracle: 25 years of prayers answered all at once


How Kristin became a "wonder activator" with a mandate to help 10,000 women take flight and release their voice.


🎙️ Connect with Kristin:


Hope Unlocked Podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify

Website: https://newwingscoaching.net

New Wings Coaching:

https://bookme.name/newwings/hopeunlocked 


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Maggie Kavanaugh | Hearing God's Voice, a Prophetic Encounter & a 100-Year Family Revival Legacy

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

A powerful God story of redemption, hearing God's voice, and discovering a family revival legacy that had been hidden for generations.


Maggie Kavanaugh never planned to move to Tennessee. In fact, she fought the idea. But after a prophetic encounter changed the direction of her life, she found herself walking a path that would eventually uncover a remarkable piece of her family's history.


In this episode of Witness the Wonder, Christina Smith sits down with Maggie Kavanaugh, founder of the Godfident movement, to discuss her journey from brokenness and poor choices to purpose, healing, and a deeper relationship with God. Maggie shares how a preacher stopped mid-sermon and called her out, how God led her through unexpected life changes, and how she discovered her ancestors were connected to a revival that continued for more than 100 years in Tennessee.


In this episode you'll hear:

• A prophetic encounter that changed Maggie's life

• How hearing God's voice led her to Tennessee

• A powerful testimony of redemption and restoration

• The discovery of her family's 100-year revival legacy

• What it means to become Godfident in your identity and purpose

• Why God can use even the most broken parts of our story


If you've ever wondered whether God still speaks today, questioned His direction for your life, or needed hope that your past does not define your future, this conversation will encourage you.


Connect with Maggie Kavanaugh

🌐 Moving Forward Ministries: movingforwardministriestn.com

📺 Godfident Next Generation TV Show & App: Moving Forward Ministries


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From Addiction, Shame, and Self-Destruction to Freedom in Christ | Maggie Kavanaugh's God Story

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Maggie Kavanaugh shares her testimony of addiction, shame, destructive choices, trauma, and the moment Jesus radically transformed her life.


Before ministry, before speaking, and before helping others find healing and freedom, Maggie describes herself as a walking testimony of destruction. What began as a search for love, identity, and acceptance eventually spiraled into addiction, broken relationships, emotional pain, and overwhelming shame.


In this honest and emotional conversation, Maggie opens up about childhood wounds, destructive choices, drug culture, codependency, and the moment she realized she needed complete surrender to Christ. She also shares how God redeemed the very places she once hid in shame and now uses her story to help others find healing and freedom.


If you have ever felt too broken, too far gone, or disqualified by your past, this episode is a reminder that God’s grace is greater than your worst mistakes.


In this episode:


• Addiction and destructive choices

• Shame, trauma, and identity struggles

• Radical surrender to Jesus

• Healing and redemption

• Freedom in Christ

• Discovering purpose after brokenness

• How God transforms even the darkest stories


Connect with Maggie Kavanaugh:


⁠www.movingforwardministriestn.com⁠

⁠www.youtube.com/@movingforwardmedia⁠⁠

⁠linktr.ee/MaggieKavanaugh⁠⁠


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If you would like to schedule Christina Smith to speak at your church, conference, women’s event, or if you would like to support the mission of Witness the Wonder, visit:⁠⁠www.christinasmithofficial.com⁠⁠


If this episode encouraged you, make sure to follow Witness the Wonder so you never miss a future episode. Leaving a 5-star review helps more people discover these stories of faith, healing, redemption, and transformation.


And remember: God is always at work in your story.





When God Says Wait...My Supernatural Testimony| Christina Smith's Miracle God Story

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

In this deeply personal episode of Witness the Wonder, Host Christina Smith shares her own miraculous journey through infertility and the powerful lesson of surrender that became one of the most transformational seasons of her life.


After being told by specialists that conceiving was medically impossible, Christina found herself at a crossroads:

Would she continue striving, obsessing, and trying to control the outcome…or would she trust God enough to finally lay it all at His feet?


This isn’t just a story about infertility.

It’s a story about surrender.

About learning to trust God in the waiting. And about the first miracle that happens inside of us when we stop trying to carry things God never intended us to carry.


In this episode, you’ll hear:


  • ​The devastating doctor’s appointment that shattered Christina’s dream of becoming a mother
  • ​The “two-year-old temper tantrum” she threw on God and what He said back
  • ​The prophetic word from her mother-in-law, Aggie, that ignited her faith
  • ​How what felt like delay was actually God preparing a bigger future than she could see
  • ​The moment she finally held her daughter, Kiersten Grace
  • ​How God used this season to shape the vision that eventually became her business for almost 19 years


If you’re in a season of waiting or facing a situation that feels impossible, this episode is for you.


Just because God hasn’t done it yet…doesn’t mean He won’t.


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From Gang Kidnapping to God Encounter: Macc Fenner's Wild God Story | #supernatural #miracles #faith

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Macc Fenner was kidnapped by a gang, held at gunpoint, and raised his daughter alone — but this supernatural testimony doesn't end where you'd expect. God had a wild plan that changed everything.


What happens when a man who survived poverty, abuse, and gang violence finally runs out of road? For Macc Fenner, that's exactly when the miracle started.


In this episode of Witness the Wonder, Macc shares his raw, unfiltered God story — from the streets to a moment at band practice where Jesus showed up in the room and nothing was ever the same. This faith testimony is about resilience, redemption, and what it looks like when God pursues someone who's been running hard from Him.


If you've ever wondered if miracles still happen, if God is real, or if He can reach someone in the darkest place — this episode is for you.


In this episode:


✔️ Growing up in extreme poverty and abuse


✔️ Being kidnapped and held at gunpoint by a gang


✔️ Raising his daughter alone as a single dad — and graduating as valedictorian


✔️ The supernatural encounter that changed Macc's life


✔️ How God transforms the broken into the unbreakable


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📧 Email: macc@frontallobepodcast.com


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Witness the Wonder with Christina Smith shares real stories of how God is moving in everyday lives — helping you recognize His presence in your own life.



⏱️ Chapters:



00:00 Introduction to Macc's Wild God Story


00:48 Macc's Early Life and Struggles


02:58 The Turning Point: Gang Life and Violence


05:22 Fatherhood and Personal Challenges


07:18 The Search for Truth and Spiritual Awakening


08:40 The Moment of Transformation


10:18 Life After Transformation: New Beginnings


11:19 The Power of Testimony and Mentorship


12:41 Impacting Lives Through Love and Light


14:47 The Ripple Effect of One Life Changed


16:30 Navigating Life with Faith


18:43 The Light in Darkness: A Beautiful Illustration


21:31 The Power of Labels and Identity


22:41 Obedience and Manifestation of God's Power


25:53 From Anger to Acceptance: A Journey of Transformation


29:32 Dying to Self: The Path to New Life in Christ


31:56 Trusting God's Plan and the Cost of Discipleship




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When You Don’t Know If You’ll Make It Through the Storm | Alison Gieschen's Survival God Story

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

What do you do when a dream you’ve spent 25 years working toward almost destroys you?


In this episode of Witness the Wonder, Alison Gieschen shares her story of surviving a life-threatening storm at sea that left her shaken, afraid, and wondering if she could keep going.


What began as a lifelong dream to sail around the world quickly turned into a fight for survival when massive waves overtook their boat. Even after making it through the storm, the fear didn’t disappear. Alison found herself questioning whether she could continue the journey.


But what happened next changed everything.


From an unexpected encounter just three boats away to a series of moments she describes as divine, maybe even supernatural appointments, Alison began to see her story differently. This is a powerful conversation about fear, faith, and learning to trust God even when you do not understand what is happening.


In this episode:


  • A storm at sea that nearly ended their journey
  • The emotional aftermath of fear and trauma
  • An unexpected encounter that shifted everything
  • How perspective changes when you begin to trust God
  • Finding purpose in moments that feel out of control


Connect with Alison Gieschen:

Website: https://sailmates.org
Book: https://a.co/d/0jdnxxjW


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Father Wound Healing: When Both Parents Walk Away — Who Can You Trust? | Sean Teis' Christian Faith Testimony

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

He was nine months old when his father threw him to the police… and then walked away from the family.


Sean Teis grew up without a dad, later lost the man who stepped in as a father figure, and wrestled with a question many people carry deep inside:


Can I really trust God as Father?


In this conversation, Sean shares his personal story of growing up fatherless, navigating abandonment, and discovering what it means to find identity, security, and healing in God. This is a powerful Christian testimony and one of those real God stories that reminds us we can experience God even in the middle of our pain.


If you’ve ever struggled with a father wound, felt abandoned, or questioned where God is in your life, this episode will help you see how people begin to hear God, trust Him, and recognize His presence in their story.


Today, Sean leads God Is My Dad, a ministry helping fatherless families and single mothers around the world and guiding people toward deeper personal faith and healing.


Topics covered:
• Growing up fatherless and healing the father wound
• Losing a grandfather who became a father figure
• Trusting God after abandonment
• Finding identity and security in God
• Breaking generational cycles of fatherlessness
• The heart behind the God Is My Dad ministry


🔗 Connect with Sean:
www.godismydad.com
@GodIsMyDad on all platforms


📚 Sean’s Books:
The Fatherless Journey For Guys
https://a.co/d/05NoHiHv

The Single Mom Journey: A 30-Day Devotional Guide
https://a.co/d/0iZ7ongj

The Fatherless Journey for Girls
https://a.co/d/05UeaYMi

The Fatherless Journey – A Devotional For Guys
https://a.co/d/04ph3x8s


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Witness the Wonder is hosted by Christina Smith, sharing real life stories, personal faith journeys, and how God is always at work in your story.





From Exploitation to Redemption: Trafficked at 17, a Supernatural Encounter with God, and Overcoming PTSD and Anxiety

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:00:01 GMT

She was trafficked at 17, attempted suicide, lost everything in a hurricane, and God refused to let go.


Jeanne Roberson’s story is a powerful God story and one of the most raw and redemptive personal faith journeys you’ll hear. This is more than a testimony, it’s a real account of what happens when someone experiences God in the middle of brokenness.


Jeanne was groomed at 17 and spent the next 21 years in the adult entertainment industry. At 27, she had a supernatural encounter with God that revealed the reality of what she was living in, a moment that would begin to change everything.


She battled addiction, survived a suicide attempt, and lost everything she owned to a hurricane. But through it all, God kept showing up, through miracle provision, healing, and undeniable moments where she could hear God guiding her path forward.


This episode is a powerful Christian testimony of redemption, healing, and transformation. It’s a reminder that no matter your past, you can still experience God, hear His voice, and step into a completely new life.


Today, Jeanne is an author of Shattered for Glory, works with strip club ministries, and serves survivors through outreach and advocacy, helping others find the same freedom she did.


If you’ve ever wondered if your past story disqualifies you from God’s plan, this miracle story will show you that it actually equips you to help others more effectively.


Jeanne's book: Shattered for Glory: Human Trafficking Survivor's Journey to Freedom


👉 Buy Jeanne’s book: https://amzn.to/4vfQ6x9Connect with her: www.shatteredforglory.com


Connect with Christina: https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.com


CHAPTERS


00:00 The Story That Shouldn’t Have Happened

00:42 Groomed at 17: How It Started

03:15 21 Years in the Adult Industry

06:40 The Night Everything Shifted

09:25 A Supernatural Encounter on Stage

12:10 Addiction, Pain, and a Suicide Attempt

15:05 Losing Everything in a Hurricane

17:40 When God Kept Showing Up

20:10 The $5,000 Check & Unexpected Provision

22:30 Healing from PTSD Through Psalm 91

24:45 From Brokenness to Purpose

26:30 Helping Other Survivors Find Freedom

28:00 What Her Story Means for You


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Hope for Autism Parents: A Miracle Story

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:01 GMT

What do you do when nothing seems to be working?


When their son began experiencing severe autism symptoms, Josh and Shelly Hankins were out of answers. As autism parents, they found themselves navigating overwhelming behaviors, unanswered questions, and a season that felt impossible to understand.


In this episode of Witness the Wonder, they share the reality of what they walked through, what they discovered along the way, and the moment everything began to shift.


Their story is a powerful reminder that even in the hardest seasons, God is always at work, often in ways we don’t see until our prayers are answered.


In this episode, you’ll hear:


• The hidden struggle their son was carrying
• What Josh discovered at https://NIDS.net that changed how he saw autism
• The prayer that became a turning point
• Why God can feel silent in the hardest moments
• The moment God spoke three words that stopped Josh in his tracks


About the Guests


Josh and Shelly Hankins are the hosts of the God’s Goodness Podcast, where they share real stories of faith and how God is at work in everyday life.

Listen here: God’s Goodness Podcast


About the Show


Witness the Wonder, hosted by Christina Smith, shares real stories of how God is at work in everyday lives, helping people recognize His presence in their own story.


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We Had No Income for 27 Months But Every Bill Was Paid with Josh and Shelly Hankins

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

What would you do if you had no income for over two years?


In this episode of Witness the Wonder, Josh and Shelly Hankins share their powerful story of walking through 27 months with no income…and still seeing every bill paid.


They open up about the uncertainty, the questions, and the unexpected peace they experienced in the middle of it all. This conversation is a reminder that even in seasons that don’t make sense, God is still at work.


If you’re navigating a difficult season or learning to trust God in a deeper way, this story will encourage you.


This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation.


Josh and Shelly Hankins are the hosts of God’s Goodness podcast.


Connect with them:


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When Life Falls Apart: How to Find God, Hope and Healing in Your Storm with Jenilee Samuel and Christina Smith on Witness the Wonder

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:30:20 GMT

When life suddenly falls apart, where do you find hope?


In this episode of Witness the Wonder, Jenilee Samuel, Host of Java with Jen, shares the powerful story of what happened after a devastating hurricane flooded her family’s home and turned their world upside down.


Instead of focusing only on what they lost, Jenilee learned something that changed how her entire family experienced the storm: learning to intentionally look for what God was doing in the middle of it.


In this conversation you'll discover:


  • ​Why what you focus on determines whether hardship becomes trauma or testimony


  • ​How God sometimes prepares our hearts before difficult seasons arrive


  • ​The surprising ways God often works through people


  • ​How parents shape how children interpret difficult seasons


  • ​How gratitude can restore perspective during hardship.


Near the end of the episode, Jenilee also shares a powerful question that has helped many people begin healing painful memories and recognize where Jesus may have been present in their story.


Even when life floods everything around you, God is always at work in your story.


Connect with Jenilee Samuel:


Jenilee Samuel Website

https://www.JenileeSamuel.com


Listen to Jenilee’s podcast

Java with Jen


Get Jenilee's Free Resource – Hear God Email Series


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