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The Song He Sang at Dinner… Changed Everything | Dennis Welch | 038

Chapters

0:25 - Meet Amberleigh Smith

1:34 - Summer 2021

2:57 - Hearing a Voice

5:02 - Calling 911

8:43 - Feeling Hopeless

10:05 - A Non-traditional Option

11:41 - Alice Awakens

14:37 - A Miracle

15:57 - The Why Questions

21:40 - Hopelessness in the Hospital

26:57 - Transformation

34:02 - Why a Positive Response?

38:46 - Hearing the Voice

42:08 - Coincidence or God?

42:56 - How Has Your Life Changed?

46:54 - Exploring Hard Things With God

50:49 - Baby Number 3

5 days ago

53 minutes 40 seconds

When You Look

When songwriter Dennis Welch sat down for dinner in a noisy Mexican restaurant in Nashville, he had no idea his entire life was about to change. But when a friend asked him, “What are you working on?” and followed it with “Sing it to me—right now,” Dennis took a risk that transformed the next chapter of his calling.

In this episode of When You Look, Dennis shares how singing one unfinished song at a dinner table became a defining God moment that led to a renewed music career, national airplay, Grammy ballot recognition, and a flood of divine appointments that reshaped his life.

His 18-year writing drought ended with God answering his prayer—and what happened next will challenge, inspire, and encourage anyone who has ever wondered if their calling has passed them by.

If you’ve ever asked:

Does God still open doors?

Is my gift still worth pursuing?

Can one moment really change everything?

…this conversation is for you.

🔗 Listen in and discover how God shows up in the right place, at the right time.

Connect with Dennis Welch - https://denniswelchmusic.com/

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The Moment God Spoke Through the Radio | Maggie | 037

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0:23 - Meet Dennis Welch

6:04 - Early Years

9:54 - Talking With His Wife

11:24 - Meeting Friends in Nashville

13:56 - Recording Why Not Me

15:25 - Grammy Ballot

18:22 - Praying for a Faceless Person

21:08 - Rich Says…

23:36 - Coincidence or God?

24:52 - Musician & Producer Kemper Crabb

30:02 - How Has Your Life Changed?

33:40 - Dennis' Contact Info

1 week ago

35 minutes 44 seconds

When You Look

When Maggie asked God for a clear answer, she never expected to hear His voice through a radio broadcast. What began as doubt turned into obedience — and a 22-year journey of faith, patience, and transformation.In this episode of When You Look, Maggie shares how one verse from Deuteronomy 6 became the turning point that changed everything for her family. From initially resisting God’s call to homeschooling to fully schooling both her children through high school, Maggie’s story is proof that when God calls, He equips.If you’ve ever wrestled with hearing God’s voice, questioned His direction, or wondered whether He still speaks today — this story will encourage you.🙏 Watch now to hear how God spoke through a simple radio message and turned a reluctant “no” into a faithful “yes.”

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He Lived Homeless to Find His Friend | Will Cravens | 036

Chapters

0:28 - Meet Maggie

1:20 - Nudged to Homeschool

2:45 - Make it Really Obvious God

4:48 - Answered Prayer

6:18 - Homeschool for High School?

8:19 - I Told You

11:54 - Homeschool Journey

16:09 - Success Defined

17:42 - Coincidence or God?

18:44 - How Has Your Life Changed?

2 weeks ago

23 minutes 20 seconds

When You Look

What would make a man leave his home, sleep on the streets, and live among the homeless—just to find one lost friend? In this unforgettable episode of When You Look, Will Cravens shares how a search for his childhood friend Ed turned into a Jesus size challenge that changed countless lives. From sleeping on the streets in San Diego to chasing Ed across the Pacific to Maui, Hawaii, Will’s journey shows what happens when love refuses to quit and faith moves you beyond comfort.

Hear how one act of relentless compassion led to miraculous restoration, radical grace, and a modern-day prodigal story that will wreck and rebuild your heart at the same time.

If you’ve ever wondered whether one person’s love can really make a difference — this story is your answer.

👇 Links & Resources

• Will Cravens’ ministry: https://enduranceleadership.org & https://99for1.org/

• Book: 99 for One by Will Cravens (Amazon) https://a.co/d/43Wh6Ri

• Bree Steffen ABC News Story https://vimeo.com/139889490?fl=pl&fe=vl & https://www.10news.com/news/haveyouseened-companions-travel-cross-country-in-search-of-their-homeless-friend

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God Broke Her Addiction at a Porn Convention | Ana Murby | 035

Chapters

0:27 - Meet Will Cravens

1:57 - Backstory with Ed

5:45 - Ed's Homeless

7:50 - We Gotta Go Look for Ed

8:57 - First Trip to San Diego

10:45 - Meeting Crazy Ted

13:39 - Jesus Size Challenge

14:23 - Cheapest Mission Trip Ever

16:09 - Second Trip

21:22 - Listening Well

22:56 - Bree Steffen ABC News

24:34 - Ed's a Tweaker

27:10 - Kyle

32:41 - Scene at Starbucks

38:28 - Bigger Than Ed

43:28 - Finding Ed on Trip 7

49:08 - Getting Off the Island

51:36 - Ed's Prodigal Celebration

53:51 - 5 Years Off the Street

54:11 - Outside Your Comfort Zone

58:09 - Coincidence or God?

1:01:11 - How Has Your Life Changed?

1:03:18 - Will's Contact Info

3 weeks ago

1 hour 6 minutes 55 seconds

When You Look

When Ana Murby walked into a porn convention, she didn’t expect God to meet her there — but that’s exactly what happened.

After years of battling a secret pornography addiction, failed marriages, depression, and anger, Ana was desperate for freedom. What started as rebellion and shame turned into one of the most powerful stories of redemption you’ll ever hear. From “I’m done with God” to “He broke my chains in the darkest place,” this conversation reveals how Jesus met Ana right where she was and completely transformed her life.

🎙️ In this episode of When You Look, host Mick Wienholt sits down with Ana to uncover:

• How childhood trauma and addiction took hold in her life

• The moment her 4-year-old son’s words changed everything

• What really happened inside that porn convention

• How God’s grace brought true freedom and purpose

💬 If you’ve ever wondered whether God can redeem anyone or show up in the darkest places, Ana’s story will remind you that His light shines brightest where hope seems lost.

👉 Watch now, share with someone who needs hope, and don’t forget to subscribe for more powerful stories of redemption and faith.

#faithtestimony #christianpodcast #whenyoulookpodcast #addictionrecovery #jesusheals #freedominchrist

👉Ana's Website & Podcast https://www.honestchristianconversations.com/

👉XXX Church https://xxxchurch.com/

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He Prayed “Break Him" and God Did | Peter & Slick | 034

Chapters

1:09 - Meet Ana Murby

3:59 - Ana's First Marriage

5:16 - Ana's Second Marriage

7:43 - Free Babysitting

9:23 - Conversation with God

10:24 - Repenting

11:09 - Ana's Third Marriage

14:14 - Addicted to Pornography

17:23 - God Told Me to Find You

17:53 - Ana's Desperation

19:41 - The Convention

24:57 - Ana's Anger About Being A Mom

30:35 - No Follow Up

32:34 - Why Was Porn Attractive?

37:32 - Walking Away from Christianity

43:35 - Why Go to Church?

45:01 - How Do You Hear God Speaking to You?

48:56 - More at the Conference

51:55 - Middle of the Night Repentance

54:36 - Coincidence or God?

56:02 - How Has Your Life Changed?

1:02:25 - Final Thoughts from Ana

1 month ago

1 hour 6 minutes 23 seconds

When You Look

When a college student prayed, “God, whatever it takes, break him,” he had no idea that prayer would lead to a broken hand, a new heart, and a miracle only God could orchestrate.

When Peter began praying for his classmate Slick, he never imagined how specifically God would answer. Peter’s simple midnight prayer — “God, whatever it takes, break him” — set off a chain of events that would change both of their lives forever.

Moments of anger and a broken hand led to a life-changing salvation story. This episode of When You Look reveals how prayer, pain, and purpose collided in a miraculous way — proving that God truly works all things together for good.

👉 Hear how one man’s breaking point became his turning point.

👉 Witness the joy that comes when obedience meets God’s power.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your prayers matter — this story will leave you with hope that they absolutely do.

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The Avalanche That Should’ve Killed Mick | Mick Wienholt & Steve | 033

Chapters

0:26 - Intros

2:08 - Peter & Slick at UVA

5:48 - Peter Prays for Slick

9:29 - Slick's Emptiness

11:14 - Punching the Wall

12:43 - Peter Comes to Slick

14:27 - More on Emptiness

16:04 - Why Go to Slick's Room?

17:49 - Peter's Impact on Slick

20:00 - Changes After Being Saved

23:55 - Tremendous Joy

27:14 - Coincidence or God?

28:34 - How Has Your Life Changed?

1 month ago

35 minutes 35 seconds

When You Look

When 19-year-old climber, Mick Wienholt, set out for a solo adventure in the Colorado mountains, he had no idea it would end in a fight for his life. Fueled by ego he attempted a challenging climb on Grays Peak only to cause an avalanche that should have killed him. Not buried in the snow, Mick hikes back to the trailhead and meets a Steve, a complete stranger—who had no reason to be there.

This powerful true story of survival and divine intervention will leave you speechless. From a catastrophic avalanche to emergency brain surgery, every step of this incredible journey shows how God can orchestrate miracles in the middle of chaos.

🎧 In this episode of When You Look, Mick and Steve relive the day that changed both their lives forever—proving that no coincidence is ever random, and that God still saves.

👉 If you’ve ever questioned whether God still moves in our world, this story will make you believe again.

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Hit by Car, Woke Up With No Memory | Nicole Gibson | 032

Chapters

0:29 - Meet Steve

1:54 - Morning of Nov. 7, 2000

5:45 - At the Trailhead

9:21 - Base of the Route

12:29 - Avalanche

13:41 - Regaining Consciousness

17:53 - Back to the Trail

18:39 - Steve's Morning

21:33 - Bakerville Exit

24:37 - Steve Gets to the Trailhead

26:11 - Steve Encounters Mick

28:46 - First Words

31:40 - Why Get Off the Highway

32:43 - Mountain Bike Crash

34:31 - Hiking Down the Trail

35:26 - Interacting in the Parking Lot

43:57 - Getting Mick's Jacket Off

51:16 - Getting in Steve's Truck

56:40 - Driving to Hospital

1:00:16 - 911 Call

1:01:13 - Arriving at Summit Medical Center

1:05:47 - Steve Drives Home

1:09:50 - Mick Recalls Getting to SMC

1:14:29 - Ambulance to Denver

1:18:03 - At St. Anthony's Hospital

1:20:15 - Brain Surgery

1:23:06 - Full List of Injuries

1:26:42 - Can't Open Mouth

1:29:44 - Hearing a Dial Tone

1:31:01 - Recovery Timeline

1:31:40 - Mick Thanks Steve

1:32:57 - Coincidence or God?

1:45:29 - How Has Your Life Changed?

1:54:04 - Ripple Effect

1 month ago

2 hours 52 seconds

When You Look

At just 20 years old, Nicole Gibson’s life changed in an instant. After being hit by a car at 30 miles per hour, she suffered seven skull fractures, a traumatic brain injury, and complete memory loss. Doctors told her family there was little hope—but God had a different plan.

In this powerful conversation, Nicole shares her journey from coma and confusion to healing and purpose. She opens up about the anger, depression, and questions she wrestled with—and how faith became the turning point that pieced her life back together.

Now, as the author of Shattered Into Grace, Nicole helps others find hope despite their own brokenness. Her story is a living reminder that even when we forget who we are, God never forgets us.

🎧 Watch now to hear how God brought her back—from shattered to strong.

Connect with Nicole on her website: https://www.dynamicallycrafted.com/

Learn more about Nicole's book, Shattered Into Grace: https://a.co/d/6Ddn3qP

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6 Years Ago They Gave Him 60 Days to Live | Bryan Berry | 031

Chapters

0:29 - Intros

1:26 - Hit Waiting to Cross the Street

5:13 - 8 Years of Recovery

6:34 - Relationship with God in College

9:05 - Shattered Into Grace

11:00 - Lasting Impacts from TBI

12:39 - Recovering Her Memory

16:51 - Impact to Nicole's Friend

18:21 - No Longer Abandoned

22:34 - Prompting to Write

26:15 - Coincidence or God?

28:46 - How Has Your Life Changed?

30:07 - Nicole's Contact Info

1 month ago

31 minutes 52 seconds

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Six years ago, doctors told Bryan Berry he had just 60 days to live. His liver was failing. His kidneys were shutting down.

But in the middle of his darkest hours, God stepped in — not once, but twice.

After surviving a double organ transplant and later a widow-maker heart attack, Bryan’s story is nothing short of miraculous. In this powerful conversation with host Mick Wienholt, Bryan shares how faith, prayer, and divine timing sustained him through every moment of uncertainty.

👉 If you’ve ever doubted that God still performs miracles, this episode will restore your hope.

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She Lost Her Baby, Not Her Faith | J. Harrington | 030

Chapters

0:23 - Meet Bryan Berry

3:45 - Not Feeling Well

8:39 -1st Dr. Appt

11:29 - Get to the ER ASAP

14:11 - End Stage Liver Disease

16:56 - T Minus 60

23:31 - Don't Fall Asleep

26:54 - Pointing at My Chest

29:45 - Transfer to Charlotte

32:03 - Lump on Your Thyroid

34:45 - Monday Before Thanksgiving

35:57 - Donor Organs Available

38:04 - Transplant Operations

40:14 – Clarity on Important Things

42:36 – Charity Golf Tournament

43:26 – Something Squeezing My Chest

51:55 – Moving to Charlotte

59:35 – Mad at God?

1:00:59 – Gift Cards

1:03:28 – Conversations With God

1:05:20 – Not Questioning God

1:07:53 – Recap

1:09:16 – Why Are You Still Alive?

1:17:56 – Coincidence or God?

1:20:07 – How Has Your Life Changed?

1 month ago

1 hour 25 minutes 33 seconds

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When J. Harrington faced the unimaginable loss of her baby boy, Camden, she found herself at a breaking point — surrounded by heartbreak, questions, and the presence of both darkness and peace. In this powerful episode of When You Look, J. shares how God met her in the middle of her pain and turned deep sorrow into a story of healing, purpose, and faith that could not be shaken.

From hearing the Holy Spirit’s warning before the storm, to finding supernatural peace in the hospital, to rediscovering her calling through her Bible study Swords Up, J.’s testimony reveals that even in loss, God is present, merciful, and working for our good.

🙏 Whether you’re walking through grief, searching for hope, or wondering where God is in your suffering — this story will remind you that you are never alone.

📘 Learn more about J.’s Bible study, “Swords Up”:

Website: https://jpharrington.com/

Amazon https://a.co/d/6aQ1wkg

🎧 Subscribe for more real stories of faith, hope, and redemption.

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"Chaos" Was In God's Plan | Tony Smith | 029

Chapters

0:31 - Intro

1:28 - Backstory

4:22 - Praying for a Baby Boy

8:07 - Couldn't Find a Heartbeat

11:56 - Noticing the Evil

12:43 - After the Hospital

15:39 - Peace

18:43 - Evil is Present

21:10 - Going to Church

25:36 - Making the Turn

28:15 - Swords Up

38:44 - A Third Baby

40:43 - Counseling

42:50 - Holy Culture Radio

45:53 - Coincidence or God?

47:16 - How Has Your Life Changed?

49:22 - J.'s Contact Info

2 months ago

52 minutes 31 seconds

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In this powerful testimony, Pastor Tony Smith shares how God turned what looked like chaos into a perfectly orchestrated plan. Born into a broken home, labeled as a struggling student who would “never read or write,” and facing bullying through his school years, Tony’s path looked anything but promising. Yet God was writing a greater story!

From being raised by his grandmother in church, to becoming the first in his family to earn a degree, to pastoring at just 24 years old, Tony’s journey proves that God uses broken pieces and people for His glory. Today, he is a pastor, teacher, and author of multiple books—living proof that what man counts as failure, God turns into victory.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your trials, setbacks, or broken beginnings could be part of something bigger, this episode will inspire you to see God’s hand at work in every step.

👉 Watch now and discover how chaos was God’s plan—and how He can orchestrate your story too.

Learn more about Tony and his books https://tonyraysmith.com/

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The Trouble with Jesus: From Doubt to Faith | Constance Hastings | 028

Chapters

0:36 - Intro

2:08 - Tony's Early Years

7:06 - Miss Atkins Impact

9:43 - Going to Church With Grandmother

11:14 - Pastoring at 24

13:30 - God Works in Messy Situations

16:24 - Anchored in Church

21:04 - Tricked by God

27:39 - Becoming an Author

31:13 - Coincidence or God?

33:00 - God Orchestrating

34:51 - Bank Job

37:03 - How Has Your Life Changed?

39:30 - God Orchestrated Chaos

44:14 - Discussing Job

46:47 - Handling Trouble

47:40 - Tony's Contact Info

2 months ago

49 minutes 42 seconds

When You Look

In this inspiring conversation, Mick Wienholt sits down with author and counselor Constance Hastings to explore doubt within faith. Constance shares how God led her through unexpected twists—from growing up in a non-religious family, to resisting church membership for 20 years, to finally surrendering her life and calling to ministry.

She opens up about her struggles with doubt, control, and suffering, and how those challenges ultimately revealed a deeper purpose: serving others and pointing them to Christ. Her book, The Trouble with Jesus: Considerations Before You Walk Away, invites both believers and skeptics to wrestle honestly with their questions and discover hope in Jesus.

👉 In this episode, you’ll hear about:

- Why Constance resisted joining the church—and what changed everything

- How she transitioned from teaching into faith-based counseling

- Wrestling with doubts about suffering, prayer, and God’s will

- The surprising way God gave her purpose through writing her book

👉 If you’ve ever struggled with doubt, wondered about God’s plan, or longed to discover your true purpose, this story will encourage and challenge you.

📖 Learn more about Constance and her book: https://www.constancehastings.com

✦ Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today

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From Chaos & Prison to Peace | Dustin "DL" Largusa | 027

Chapters

0:24 - Meet Constance

0:47 - Constance's Early Years

5:03 - Getting Into Counseling

7:56 - Life Turned Upside Down

10:03 - Navigating Challenges As A Counselor

12:24 - Directed to Write a Book

14:41 - Book Overview

19:38 - Skeptics Point of View

21:22 - Lingering Questions

24:50 - Doubt vs. Not Believing

27:41 - What Are Skeptics Looking For?

33:39 - Coincidence or God?

35:40 - How Has Your Life Changed?

37:31 - Constance's Contact Info

2 months ago

40 minutes 36 seconds

When You Look

In this moving episode of When You Look, Dustin “DL” Largusa opens up about his extraordinary journey from a life of chaos, crime, and loss to discovering peace, purpose, and faith in God.

After enduring the devastating loss of his mother, sister, and grandfather—followed by prison and multiple suicide attempts—DL reached his lowest point. But in the moment he was ready to end it all, God intervened in a way he could never have imagined. Today, DL’s life has been completely transformed. Once defined by violence, and despair, he now walks in peace, prayer, and restoration. His testimony proves that no matter how broken life feels, God doesn't stop loving the children He created.

👉 Was it coincidence… or the undeniable hand of God?

🔔 Subscribe for more powerful stories of faith, hope, and transformation.

📌 Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today.

Learn more about DL and his work:

Website: https://livingthelowlife.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThelowLIFEShow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingthelowlifeig/

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From Rock Bottom to Breakthrough | Meme Mulugeta | 026

Chapters

0:54 - Intros

2:54 - Backstory

4:46 - Moving to Vegas & Mom Dying

7:51 - Heading to the Streets

8:54 - Suicide Attempt by Pills

10:15 - Gun Jammed

10:41 - Prison

11:36 - Getting Out

19:02 - Suicide by Bullet

20:45 - Complete Peace

30:30 - Showing up to Church

34:03 - Encounter with God

36:31 - Getting Into Podcasting

44:35 - God's Confirmation

56:16 - Awareness Of vs. Relationship With God

1:00:29 - Coincidence or God?

1:01:45 - How Has Your Life Changed?

1:04:01 - DL's Contact Info

2 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes 35 seconds

When You Look

What happens when you hit rock bottom and nothing seems to fill the void? In this powerful episode of When You Look, Meme Mulugeta shares her incredible journey from rejection, loss, and business failure to an unexpected breakthrough that only God could have orchestrated.

After years away from faith, a 3 A.M. dream, divine encounters, and a bold step of obedience led Meme to start a publishing company she never imagined running—one that now helps countless others share their stories. From fasting that broke chains, to miraculous provision, to surrendering her family into God’s hands, Meme’s testimony is both raw and inspiring.

👉 Was it coincidence or God? You decide.

💬 Share your thoughts in the comments—have you ever had a breakthrough moment that changed everything?

👍 If this story encourages you, subscribe for more powerful testimonies of faith, hope, and God’s provision.

👉 Learn more about Meme's publishing company https://www.the1andonlypublishing.com/

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Chapters

01:04 - Growing up in church & facing rejection at 19

02:53 - Business success, failure & 17 years away from God

03:51 - Returning to God: the altar call that changed everything

05:18 - Creative ways to serve God

08:59 - The dream at 3:11 AM that started a book

11:42 - Attending a Women's Conference

14:48 - Receiving a 10-year blueprint

15:55 - Laid off but trusting God’s plan

17:57 - Starting The 1 and Only Publishing

19:01 - God provides mentors & divine connections

21:30 - Marketing without God's support

22:14 - “Be still”: learning to trust God in business

23:59 - Fasting for Breakthrough

26:00 - Current State

28:17 - Why she finally went back to church

31:33 - How Meme hears God’s voice

33:31 - Prayer hack

35:29 - Meme's experience fasting

37:18 - Brother Give Life to the Lord

41:08 - Why be obedient?

43:15 - What giving up the family really means

47:11 - Publishing her first book Testified Steps

48:22 - Coincidence or God?

48:45 - How Meme’s life has changed

51:31 - Closing reflections

2 months ago

54 minutes 40 seconds

When You Look

God's Greatest Hits Vol. 1 | Mick Wienholt | 025

Mick Wienholt, host of When You Look, shares God's Greatest Hits Vol. 1, a powerful testimony of how God interrupted his plans to deliver blessings beyond imagination. From surviving an avalanche to navigating personal loss and unexpected moves, Mick recounts how the Holy Spirit revealed a divine pattern of interruption, transition, and miraculous provision. This episode explores key moments where God transformed Mick’s life, including his marriage, the loss of his son Luke, and moves to Maryland & Virginia. This story highlights faith, resilience, and God’s unending goodness.

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Fear, Control, and the Idols We Build | Jake Doberenz | 024

Chapters

0:25 - Intro

1:45 - Greatest Hits

2:30 - Pattern Revealed

2:57 - Avalanche

4:30 - Mick's Wife

5:05 - Luke's Death

6:58 - Move to MD

8:06 - Move to VA

10:58 - Same Pattern in 2025

12:30 - Future of WYL

13:55 - Closing Thoughts

3 months ago

15 minutes 55 seconds

When You Look

In this episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with Jake Doberenz, host of Christianity Without Compromise, for an honest conversation about fear, control, and the modern idols we build without realizing it.

From money and politics to technology and even good things like ministry metrics, Jake unpacks how idols creep into our lives as false safety nets—and why they are so dangerous. Together, they explore how fear drives our need for control, how Jesus calls us to something radically different, and practical ways to start smashing idols and returning to the true center of faith.

If you’ve ever wrestled with anxiety, misplaced trust, or the pull of cultural “gods,” this episode will challenge and encourage you to refocus on Jesus above everything else.

👉 Share your thoughts in the comments—what idols are hardest to let go of in your life?

Learn more about Jake at

👉 https://jakedoberenz.com/

👉 https://jakedoberenz.substack.com/

Check out the Christianity Without Compromise Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/2OQQE2bx5HqGzY1wWBFD34

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christianity-without-compromise-for-christians-choosing/id1764845367

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Chapters

0:30 - Introducing Jake

4:56 - Realizing You're Not Right

8:30 - Idols

11:47 - Things Built Around Jesus

16:13 - Contrasting God vs. Idols

18:31 - Sinister Idols

23:26 - How Do We Smash Idols?

27:55 - Good on the Surface

33:00 - The Core

35:58 - Final Thoughts

3 months ago

38 minutes 29 seconds

When You Look

Overdose in Vegas: One Breath from Death | Mark Thomas | 023

Mark Thomas lived the fast life in Las Vegas—partying with celebrities, chasing money, and battling addictions that nearly destroyed him. After three overdoses, he found himself literally one breath from death, writhing on the floor of his Vegas apartment. But in his darkest moment, he cried out to God—and everything changed.

On September 11, 2001, while the world watched tragedy unfold, Mark experienced his own personal miracle: an instant encounter with Jesus that stopped his seizures, gave him peace, and set him free from years of addiction.

In this powerful episode, Mark shares:

- His wild journey from West Virginia to Sin City

- How the Vegas lifestyle led to drug overdoses and near death

- The prayer that turned his life around

- Why 9/11 is not only a national tragedy, but also his spiritual birthday

- How God took him from addiction to evangelism

This is a raw and inspiring Christian testimony of hope, healing, and transformation—proof that no one is too far gone for God’s love.

👉 If you’re struggling with addiction, searching for hope, or wondering if God is real, Mark’s story will speak to you.

Learn more about Mark Thomas & Evangelism on Fire

Website www.evangelismonfire.com

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