Story Behind

Hillarie Galazka, a heroic mom, died saving her twins during a car crash when she used her own body to shield them from the impact. And her selfless sacrifice goes to show a mother’s love knows no bounds!ANDImagine this, a man trapped at sea for over half a day. He survives by latching on to a buoy, holding on for his life, and hoping to be rescued.To see photos and videos associated with this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/trapped-at-sea-vidam-perevertilov-story/https://www.godupdates.com/mom-died-saving-twins-hillarie-galazka/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Orphaned at sea at just 11 years old, Terry Jo Duperrault's story is not for the faint of heart. In fact, it took over 50 years before she was ready to share her horrific experience publicly. But in bravely doing so with the book "Alone: Orphaned on the Ocean," she's given purpose to all of the pain she's overcome. And Terry Jo Duperrault now wants her unbelievable survival story to be a message of hope to encourage other hurting souls!ANDRealizing his time on earth was coming to an end, Texas dad Charles Torres made a video to say goodbye. He told his family just how much he loved them and then he was gone.To see photos and videos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates:https://www.godupdates.com/video-to-say-goodbye-charles-torres/https://www.godupdates.com/orphaned-at-sea-terry-jo-duperrault-now/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Crystal Sauser’s funny obituary goes viral after she honors her late husband, Eric Sauser, with the type of humor she knew he’d appreciate.ANDOne middle school principal helped out a student that was feeling insecure after a recent haircut. This is one heartwarming story that will remind you just how much some people do in our schools to make students feel loved and cared for.To see videos and photos referenced this episode, visit GodUpdates!Middle School Principal Dug Deeper When Boy Refused To Take His Hat Off In Class: https://www.godupdates.com/middle-school-principal-haircut/Wife’s Funny Obituary for Husband Goes Viral For All The Right Reasons: https://www.godupdates.com/funny-obituary-goes-viral-eric-sauser/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

11-year-old Makayla Villatoro should have been celebrating her twelfth birthday. Instead, her grieving mom is pleading with parents everywhere to dig deeper when their kids say “I’m ok.”ANDSome may not realize, but blue bathing suits for kids is a bad idea. In fact, avoiding blue bathing suits can save a child's life!To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!Grieving Mom Begs Parents To Push Past ‘I’m OK’ After Losing Her 11-Year-Old Daughter: https://www.godupdates.com/grieving-mom-plea-makayla-villatoro/Scary Image Shows Why Parents Need to Use Caution When Choosing Bathing Suits For Kids: https://www.godupdates.com/blue-bathing-suits-for-kids-warning/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

One dad fights for his daughter after losing her to adoption. And get this – the adoption happened without his consent.ANDWhen her dad stood her up for the father-daughter school dance, 7-year-old Skylar Hamerter was heartbroken. But that’s when her big brother stepped up and saved the day in this inspirational short story!To see videos and photos associated with this episode, visit GodUpdates!Devoted Dad Fights For Daughter After Mom Puts Her Up For Adoption Without His Permission: https://www.godupdates.com/dad-fights-for-daughter-christopher-emanuel/Girl Crushed When Dad’s A No-Show for Father-Daughter School Dance So Brother Steps In: https://www.godupdates.com/father-daughter-school-dance/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

After a fatal interstate pile-up left a Texas nurse pinned between multiple tractor-trailer trucks, she began to wonder whether she would be able to escape the car where she was now trapped, but after a kind stranger found and freed her, her first instinct was to go straight to work.ANDA tragic school bus accident in New York left one 6-year-old boy dead and his heartbroken family in desperate need of prayers.To see videos and photos associated with this episode, visit GodUpdates:Nurse Emerges From Interstate Pile-Up That Ended 6 Lives And Heads Straight To Work: https://www.godupdates.com/interstate-pile-up-hero-nurse/Family Is In Desperate Need Of Prayers After 6-Year-Old Dies in Tragic School Bus Accident: https://www.godupdates.com/school-bus-accident-6-year-old/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Once hidden, a secret attic room surprises a man named David J. Whitcomb when he discovers what's inside.ANDAfter hearing about an Amber Alert in Minnesota, a woman named Barbara Gusse played a vital role in the rescue of a 1-year-old boy. But in this positive news story, the observant woman insists she’s not a hero, just a grandma!To see photos and videos associated with this episode, visit GodUpdates!Vigilant Grandma Spots Vehicle From Amber Alert In Minnesota And Saves A 1-Year-Old Boy: https://www.godupdates.com/amber-alert-minnesota-hero-grandma/Man Spots Something Odd About Ceiling And Stumbles Into Secret Attic Room Full Of Treasures: https://www.godupdates.com/secret-attic-room-david-j-whitcomb/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When it comes to Bette Midler songs, ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ is undeniably one of her biggest hits. But now, the renowned singer says she’s preparing to “fade away.” And so, she’s opening up about nearly passing on one of her most iconic tunes, as well as calling out a few songs she regrets ever recording.ANDSuspicions arose after two sanitation workers noticed a car parked in an unusual location while they were on their typical trash route. And when they realized the car matched the description of one mentioned in a recent amber alert, they sprung into action!To see videos and photos associated with this episode, visit GodUpdates!2 Sanitation Workers Notice Something’s Not right And Save A 10-Year-Old Girl: https://www.godupdates.com/sanitation-workers-save-girl/Ready To ‘Fade Away’, Bette Midler Talks Songs She Regrets And 1 Hit She Almost Turned Down: https://www.godupdates.com/bette-midler-songs-wind-beneath-my-wings/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A bear chases a skier down a mountain slope in an alarming incident on the slopes. How terrifying, for the man fleeing for his life, and the powerless onlookers rooting for the guy to escape.One family in Long Island, New York was scolded through an anonymous letter for leaving up their Christmas lights for too long. And that insensitive letter led a community to rally around that family when they needed it most.To see videos and photos associated with this episode, visit GodUpdates!Bystanders Scream Warnings As Bear Chases Skier Down Mountain And Cameras Caught It Allhttps://www.godupdates.com/bear-chases-skier/Mourning Family Is Shamed For Leaving Up Christmas Lights So Neighbors Step Inhttps://www.godupdates.com/leaving-up-christmas-lights/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When a 3-year-old boy and his dog were heartlessly abandoned at a cemetery right before Christmas, the community sent a wave of support.ANDA couple divorced, and 55 years later found themselves again united in matrimony. To see photos and videos associated with this episode, visit GodUpdates!Couple Divorced In 1965 And Then Found Each Other Again 55 Years Later: https://www.godupdates.com/couple-divorced-remarried-dennis-diane-reynolds/Car Races Away After Dropping 3-Year-Old Boy And His Dog At Cemetery So Strangers Step In: https://www.godupdates.com/boy-and-his-dog-cemetery/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.