Story Behind

When no one would sign the yearbook of 6th-grader Brody Ridder, it just broke his mom’s heart. So, she turned to social media for help.ANDIt was just over twenty years after Holly Shearer handed over her newborn to his adoptive parents when she met the son she’d given up for adoption.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/brody-ridder-sign-yearbook/https://www.godupdates.com/given-up-for-adoption-reunion-story/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

One World War II Veteran lost nearly all of his belongings when his house burned down.ANDA beautiful bride sings walking down the aisle. And as she sang the touching words to ‘I Choose You’, it made for such a special surprise for her groom.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/the-house-burned-down-veteran-paul-roberts/https://www.godupdates.com/bride-sings-walking-down-the-aisle-masha-and-dima/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This is a story of love from beyond the grave when a wedding ring is found by a widow, Ann Kendrick, thirty-five years later!ANDSteve Harvey on Family Feud did more than just entertain the crowd. Between takes of the popular game show, the Christian celebrity delivered an inspiring and powerful speech about the God-given gifts we are “built” to use.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/wedding-ring-found-by-widow/https://www.godupdates.com/steve-harvey-on-family-feud-gifts/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Misty Loman's Mugshot progression is tragic but her story shows, ‘prayers really work.' Her story proves it’s never too late to turn to Jesus!AND28-year-old Dimitty Bonnett of Australia was shocked when she gave birth in the shower because she didn’t even know she was pregnant!To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/misty-loman-mugshot-progression/https://www.godupdates.com/birth-in-the-shower/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Their daughter, Esther Kuper, was given a death sentence after being diagnosed with a fatal disorder, but her story continues to bring hope around the world. ANDNaomi Judd’s husband, Larry Strickland, opened up about the days leading up to his wife’s death and just how “fragile” she was.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/esther-kuper-fatal-disorder/https://www.godupdates.com/naomi-judd-s-husband-larry-strickland/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Valerie Bertinelli's weight, her struggles with the scale, and her freedom from religiously stepping on it are discussed in her third book related to her life-long battle. ANDA woman named Emily Beineman and her dog Blue jogged by a funeral home where 6-year-old Raelynn Nast sat outside. The little girl asked the pair to stop so she could pet Blue.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/valerie-bertinelli-weight/https://www.godupdates.com/woman-and-her-dog-emily-beineman/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The pull and power of first love is indeed strong, and one couple reunited after 50 years apart knows that better than most!ANDDoctors told Chelsea Bannatyne it would be impossible to get pregnant. So imagine her delight when God blessed her with her own miracle baby, Layke!To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/couple-reunited-karen-lehmann-and-dennis-vinar-story/https://www.godupdates.com/impossible-to-get-pregnant-chelsea-bannatyne/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Ashley Judd accompanied Wynonna Judd to the ceremony where they shared a Bible passage in their late mother’s honor.ANDThis sweet viral video shows a lonely grandpa asking his granddaughter over for a sleepover and the plans that they end up making for the night.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/naomi-judd-s-death/https://www.godupdates.com/lonely-grandpa-texts-granddaughter/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode of the Happy Rant, Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper wander to and fro through a variety of topics:1. Who we are, a brief introduction for new listeners2. What we love about podcasting together3. How we would describe our show: The Seinfeld of podcasts, a Piper family dinner party, and a description to aspirational college studentsSubscribe to Happy Rant:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-rant/id878250651Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iIwABQZ3mTsFtOx6hOafXListen on LifeAudio: https://www.lifeaudio.com/the-happy-rant/episodes Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Candace Cameron Bure church invitation led Hallmark star and GAC Family actress Danica McKellar to experience something miraculous.AND6-year-old Dominick Krankall suffered third-degree burns after a tennis ball soaked in gasoline and set on fire hit him in the face.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/candace-cameron-bure-church-danical-mckellar/https://www.godupdates.com/prayers-for-dominick-krankall/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.