Story Behind

To ensure veterans were honored rather than forgotten, Duane Bratvold of Lake Tapps, Washington, built what he calls the “Veterans Chair.”    AND   In her now-viral graduation speech, valedictorian Lydia Owens of Woodmont High School in South Carolina reminds grads to find their worth in Jesus.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!   https://www.godupdates.com/veterans-honored-duane-bratvold-veterans-chair/ https://www.godupdates.com/graduation-speech-valedictorian-lydia-owens/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this inspiring short story, a brave homeless man saves a family from a fire.   AND   A young man, Rehan Staton, who overcame many struggles early in life, got accepted to and graduated from Harvard University and has inspired many.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!   https://www.godupdates.com/homeless-man-saves-family-apartment-fire-in-phoenix/ https://www.godupdates.com/rehan-staton-story/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Beloved comedian and actor Robin Williams brought laughter and joy to millions and it turns out, he may have also secretly worked to help many who were struggling.   AND   One man displayed unexpected kindness and love when he voluntarily gave up his first-class seat on an airplane to an elderly woman.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!   https://www.godupdates.com/robin-williams-contract-homeless-rider/ https://www.godupdates.com/first-class-seat-on-plane-act-of-kindness/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A teenager managed to get off a bus full of passengers after a car on fire slammed into it, but before she did, she turned around and took someone else with her, saving a child's life.   AND   A baby declared dead wakes up and leaves one grateful mother praising God!   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!   https://www.godupdates.com/bus-full-of-passengers-aleira-kiran/ https://www.godupdates.com/baby-declared-dead-wakes-up/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Two parents in Australia are speaking out about the dangers of "chroming" after the death of their 13-year-old daughter.   AND   One young man, Clovis Hung, who is not even old enough to drive, graduated from a college in California with a handful of degrees.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!   https://www.godupdates.com/chroming-death-esra-haynes/ https://www.godupdates.com/12-year-old-who-graduated-college-clovis-hung/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Chip and Joanna Gaines, married 20 years, reflect on how they fought for their family. And their journey is truly inspiring!   AND   A woman in her 90s was in attendance to cheer on and see her 72-year-old son graduate from college.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!   https://www.godupdates.com/chip-and-joanna-gaines-married/ https://www.godupdates.com/first-in-family-to-graduate-college/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Samantha Miller, a woman killed on her wedding day at Folly Beach, never expected “’til death do us part” to come so soon.   AND   One person who is a fan of a popular Netflix series helped authorities locate a girl from Illinois who had been missing for years in North Carolina.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!   https://www.godupdates.com/woman-killed-on-wedding-day-samantha-miller-folly-beach/ https://www.godupdates.com/illinois-missing-kayla-unbehaun-update/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A heartbroken college student sobs on his graduation day, but they aren’t happy tears.   AND   One woman and her grandson have shown that you are never too old to go out on an adventure and for exploring.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!   https://www.godupdates.com/college-student-sobs-jeric-rivas/ https://www.godupdates.com/grandson-road-trip-with-grandma/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A lost crucifix, which went missing during a battle in 1916, finally made its way back to its rightful church in France over a century later. And what an incredible story it is!   AND   Doctors in the United States pulled off an amazing procedure: performing brain surgery on a child still in the womb.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!   https://www.godupdates.com/lost-crucifix-returned/ https://www.godupdates.com/brain-surgery-on-baby-in-womb/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Authorities in Wisconsin responded to a scene for a report of a bobcat stuck in a car’s grill.   AND   A frantic search for a missing 8-year-old boy who went missing in a Michigan state park ended with the best possible result: his recovery.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!   https://www.godupdates.com/bobcat-stuck-in-car-grill/ https://www.godupdates.com/prayers-are-answered-as-boy-who-went-missing-while-camping-is-found-safe-2-days-later/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.