On this special Christmas Eve episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., hear four testimonies that each carry a theme of the Advent season—hope, peace, joy, and love. From a young boy who found the hope of Jesus Christ after living on the streets of Uganda to a U.S. Army chaplain who experienced the ultimate peace that only comes from Christ. These stories will point you to the true reason we celebrate Christmas. Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at ...

When John Schafer was a boy, he first heard about God through A Charlie Brown Christmas—but it wasn’t until his life broke apart years later that he drew near to the Lord. Today, as the co-director of the new movie Light of the World, John uses his passion to glorify Jesus Christ. Listen as John shares how he finally surrendered to God during one of the toughest seasons of his life and how, even as a Christian, he had to contend with struggles and mistakes. Connect with us through email...

Megan Fate Marshman's journey into vocational ministry began with a college shoplifting incident, which led to discovering her gift for public speaking. But when tragedy struck in Megan’s life, she learned that true strength comes not from giftedness or miraculous “walking on water” moments, but from reaching out to Jesus in moments of weakness. Megan learned that faith isn't about pretending everything is fine, it's about honestly bringing our anxieties, grief, and disappointments to God and...

On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., we celebrate a decade of the GPS podcast by revisiting some of the most powerful and transformational stories from the past ten years. From a well-known musician’s battle with addiction to a Navy fighter pilot facing a life-threatening emergency at 32,000 feet, these testimonies reveal God's incredible power to redeem, restore, and transform lives. Whether you're new to GPS or have been listening since 2015, this episode reminds us that no matter...

Torrie Jarrett dreamed of raising four children on a farm after she married her husband, but she never imagined the heartbreaking years of infertility and miscarriages that lay ahead. Through the pain and waiting, she learned to lean on God in ways she never had before. Today, Torrie is a mother of four and social media influencer who shares her joy and faith journey online with hundreds of thousands of followers. Hear how she trusted God through loss and discovered His perfect plan on ...

Andrea Herzer was an active young mother of three when unbearable pain left her bedridden. Since then, she has endured many years of illness, including cancer and a debilitating, chronic pain disorder. Today, Andrea is blessing others with her wisdom, faith, and perseverance in the midst of ongoing suffering. Hear her powerful story in this encore episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. Listen to other episodes in “The Great Physician” series: · Two Heart Transpl...

When Colton Dixon first tried out for the reality TV competition American Idol, he didn’t make it to the on-air rounds. On the following season, he took seventh place on the show. On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., listen to how God has used one setback after another in Colton’s life to prepare him for a successful music career that glorifies Jesus. Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio. If you’d like to know mo...

From tarot card readings and wearing crystals, to consulting a psychic medium, Jenn Nizza was intrigued about the supernatural. After Jenn was told her own psychic abilities were a “gift from God,” she became a professional psychic. Jenn realized she was actually being manipulated by the devil when Jesus Christ rescued her from the demonic oppression her psychic activities brought. Hear Jenn share her story of freedom in Christ on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. Connect...

Although Phil Tuttle always had a deep fear of public speaking, God called him to be the pastor of a church and later the CEO of the ministry, Walk Thru the Bible. Over the years, God has continually grown his faith through challenging seasons, including infertility. Listen to how God has used an ordinary man to do extraordinary things for the Gospel on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio.&n...

When floodwaters swept through Camp Mystic in the early morning hours of July Fourth, Skyler Derrington and her fellow campers found safety and strength by singing through the storm. After that night, Skyler wrote a song to the tune of “Hallelujah,” which quickly went viral, bringing comfort to many who were affected by the tragedy. Listen to Skyler and her mom, Lacey, share about the heartbreaking flood—and the hope that has followed—on this episode of GPS: God. People Stories. ...

Becky Thompson and her mom, Susan Pitts, manage the Facebook group Midnight Mom Devotional—a community of women who pray for other moms every night. After a post about chicken nuggets went viral, the prayer-centered group saw explosive growth and now has over 1.6 million followers. Listen as they share how their community grew from one mom to over 1 million. “The night is dark and lonely, but God’s presence doesn’t leave us just because everybody else goes to sleep,” Becky said. T...

When Britney Higgs went on a high-risk mission to northern Iraq, she met a group of women and girls who had just been rescued from trafficking by ISIS. As she looked into their eyes, they shared heartbreaking stories. Even though they were physically free, many of them wished they had died in captivity. Britney knew that couldn’t be the end of their story. That moment inspired Britney to create a nonprofit that helps survivors of human trafficking. Listen to more of Britney’s personal ...

When Mike Arena realized he and his family were becoming too busy in life, they took a sabbatical and prayed about what God had in store next. That’s when Mike received an email from his dad with a request that would take him and his wife far away from their comfortable life in Georgia. Today, Mike and his wife are missionaries in Alaska’s rugged wilderness, where Mike serves as a Christian radio broadcaster helping to spread the Gospel to some of America’s most remote communities. &nbs...

Although Rhett Walker grew up in a Christian home, he lived by his own rules in his teenage years. That was, until his girlfriend became pregnant. Find out how his young journey to parenthood led the Christian singer to see God’s grace on this episode of GPS: God. People Stories. Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio. If you’d like to know more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ, or deepening the faith you already ...

Tony Dungy won his first Superbowl during his second year in the NFL. When he was traded and released at 25 years old, he thought his career was over. On this Father’s Day episode, listen as the former NFL player and coach shares how his faith saw him through many unexpected twists and turns in his career and family—such as becoming a father to 12—nine of them through adoption. Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio. If you’d lik...

When Mark Batterson was 22 years old, his church plant in Chicago failed. “It was embarrassing. It was discouraging. It was a little confusing, to be honest,” Mark said. However, God used that closed door to redirect Mark to start a church plant in Washington, D.C.—this time with a very different outcome. Today, he’s pastored National Community Church for nearly 30 years and launched Kingdom-focused businesses to help people in his city. “I want people to hear my heart here...

After her first child was born with Down syndrome and her anxiety led to crippling panic attacks, Rebekah Lyons encountered God’s supernatural peace and healing. Rebekah is a wife, mother, Bible teacher, author, and speaker. On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., she shares how she came to embrace Jesus’ admonition not to let your heart be troubled. Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio. If you’d like to know more about beginni...

Driving fast is something Michael McDowell has done since he was a child. He began racing go-karts when he was eight, and since then he's gone on to win the Daytona 500 in 2021 and the Brickyard 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2023. While he chases track wins with fierce determination, Michael pursues Jesus Christ with even more passion. Listen as he talks about the highs and lows of his life and career—and how a scary wreck impacted his faith. Connect with us through email at gps@b...

Lee Strobel is a skeptic by nature. With a law degree and a career in investigative journalism, he set out to disprove the merits of Christianity. In his research—all for the purpose of “rescuing” his wife from a local church—he discovered something unexpected. On this Easter episode, Lee tells us about his investigation into the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and how those three truths are the source of ultimate hope. Lee Strobel is the bestselling author of boo...

Phylicia Masonheimer wasn’t even a teenager yet when she was exposed to and trapped by sexual sin after she stumbled upon a “smut novel” at a garage sale. But after discovering the transformative power of Jesus Christ in her teens, she found that faith in Him empowered her—and can do the same for you. On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., Phylicia shares how personal struggles can become a platform for ministry and making disciples. Connect with us through email at gps@billygra...