Story Behind

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.

Patty and Carlos Hernandez are the proud parents of a family with 16 kids with no plans of stopping any time soon. ANDOne first-time mom in England was in for a surprise when she gave birth to an 11 lb newborn!To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/family-with-16-kids-patty-carlos-hernandez/https://www.godupdates.com/11-lb-newborn-sarah-dines/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

For the first time since the 94th Academy Awards, Denzel Washington is speaking out about the Oscars Will Smith and Chris Rock incident. And what the Christian celebrity has to say is powerful!ANDLauren and Steve Banks never would have chosen to have their baby born at a gas station between pumps four and five. But after the hospital refused to admit the pregnant mom, that’s exactly what happened.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/oscars-will-smith-denzel-washington-prayer/https://www.godupdates.com/baby-born-at-gas-station/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Most of us would like to forget the misdeeds and mistakes of our youth, but Jake Bosacker prefers to remember the night when he was the man arrested by a state trooper doing the very job that he'd hoped to one day.ANDMichella Meier-Morsi is the proud mother of both triplets and twins. But the journey to get there hasn’t been easy, especially for her body.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/man-arrested-thanks-trooper/https://www.godupdates.com/michella-meier-morsi-triplets-and-twins/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Officer Jody Thompson not only rescued an 8-year-old child from unimaginable horror, but the heroic officer adopts the boy, too!ANDSome sweet news happened at the Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Virginia when 3 firefighters all became dads within the same 24 hours!To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/officer-adopts-the-boy-child-abuse-case-jody-thompson/https://www.godupdates.com/3-firefighters-become-dads/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.