Witness the Wonder: God Stories of Faith, Miracles and Supernatural Signs for Hope in Everyday Life

She hated God, drank, did drugs, and smoked two packs a day — and believed she was too far gone for God to ever want her. Then one Sunday changed everything.Kristin Kurtz didn't grow up in church. She grew up in chaos — constant moves, trauma, and a deep belief that if God existed, He wouldn't want anything to do with her. By her teens she was numbing the pain with alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes, living what she calls a "Russian roulette life." She got a DWI at 20 and half-joked she'd burn a church down just by walking in.But when her sister invited her to church in November 2002, something happened she never expected. Within one or two services she gave her heart to Christ — and then every addiction, every craving for alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes just fell off. No withdrawals. No rehab. Just God.That supernatural deliverance was only the beginning of a life marked by miracle after miracle — including children doctors told her she couldn't have, and a house God so clearly prepared just for her family.Today Kristin hosts the Hope Unlocked podcast and runs New Wings Coaching, where she serves as a "wonder activator" — helping women discover the everyday miracles God is already doing around them.If you've ever thought you were too far gone for God to reach, this episode is for you.✨ In this episode:Growing up in chaos and hating GodHer descent into addiction and the "Russian roulette" yearsThe miraculous, instant deliverance — no withdrawals, no rehabHer miscarriage and the miracle children that followedRecognizing God's fingerprints in the small detailsThe house miracle: 25 years of prayers answered all at onceHow Kristin became a "wonder activator" with a mandate to help 10,000 women take flight and release their voice.🎙️ Connect with Kristin: Hope Unlocked Podcast on Apple Podcast and SpotifyWebsite: https://newwingscoaching.net New Wings Coaching:https://bookme.name/newwings/hopeunlocked 📩 New to Witness the Wonder? Follow for real-life God stories, faith testimonies, and hope-filled conversations: 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube🎙️ Connect with Christina Smith:To invite Christina to speak, schedule her as a guest on your podcast, inquire about being a guest on Witness the Wonder, or support the mission of the podcast, visit: ChristinaSmithOfficial.com#Addiction #supernaturaltestimony #christiantestimony #deliverance #witnessthewonder #christianpodcast #miraculous #addictionrecovery #faithpodcast #godsgrace #hope #godstories

Host Christina Smith sits down with Pastor Duke White Jr. for an honest conversation about failure and the unexpected way God uses it to transform our lives.Together, they explore how failure is not the end of the story but often the place where faith, surrender, and community become essential. Duke shares personal insights on the pressure of comparison, the temptation to measure success by performance, and the freedom that comes when failure is redefined through the lens of God’s purpose.This conversation also unpacks why community matters in seasons of uncertainty, how rest is not a sign of weakness, and what it looks like to trust God when life feels out of your control. Through personal stories, biblical insight, and thoughtful reflection, Christina and Duke invite listeners to see failure differently, not as disqualification, but as a doorway to deeper faith, resilience, and connection.If you have ever felt stuck, inadequate, or unsure of what God is doing in your life, this episode will remind you that you are not alone and that God is always at work in your story.Follow Witness the Wonder for more honest conversations about faith, resilience, and recognizing God at work in everyday life.

What do you hold onto when everything else is stripped away?In this powerful episode of Witness the Wonder, Charlene Quint shares her story of leaving a 21 year abusive marriage, losing nearly everything she once relied on, and discovering that God was still there when nothing else remained.Charlene opens up about the faith it took to walk away, the painful realities many women face in silence, and how God worked behind the scenes to bring healing, provision, and purpose out of devastation. Now a family law attorney, advocate, and author, she helps women recognize abuse, find safety, and rebuild their lives with clarity and hope.This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt alone, misunderstood, or unsure how God fits into seasons of deep loss, and for leaders who want to respond with wisdom, compassion, and truth.God is always at work in your story, even when He feels like all you have left.👤 FEATURED GUESTCharlene QuintFamily law attorney, advocate, and author of Overcoming the Narcissist, Sociopath, Psychopath, and Other Domestic Abusers🌐 Website: https://www.abusecare.org📘 Link to Purchase Charlene's Book: https://amzn.to/45uhhsS🤝 BIRCH GOLD PARTNERConcerned about protecting what you have worked hard to build? Get Birch Gold’s FREE Information Kit and learn how physical gold and silver may help diversify your savings.https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com🔔 SUPPORT THE PODCASTShare this episode with someone who needs encouragement todayFollow Witness the Wonder so you do not miss future storiesLeave us a Review or comment.Help us share more stories by becoming a partner of the podcast at ChristinaSmithOfficial.com

What do you do when God is warning you, but everything in you wants to move forward anyway?In this episode of Witness the Wonder, Chelsea Fain shares the part of her story where faith became deeply personal. Not because things worked out, but because they did not. From ignoring red flags and spiritual warnings to walking through abuse, prayer filled endurance, and the painful decision to leave, this conversation reveals how God’s voice often becomes clearer in the hardest seasons.This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered if they missed God’s direction and is still carrying the weight of that decision.You may recognize yourself in this story.This conversation explores what it means to remain obedient when the cost is deeply painful, and why God does not waste even the most difficult chapters of our lives.🔗 LINKS📘 Buy Chelsea Fain’s bookhttps://a.co/d/11neoiX🌐 Christina Smith Officialhttps://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com🤝 Episode partner Birch Gold Grouphttps://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com🤝 SUPPORT WITNESS THE WONDERIf this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who may be trusting God through a difficult season. Leaving a review helps these stories reach the people who need them most. If you would like to support Witness the Wonder and help these conversations continue, you can find ways to support the show at https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com

Before you set goals for 2026, ask God this question: “What do You want my 2026 to look like?”If you’re thinking about New Year’s resolutions for 2026, this Season 1 finale of Witness the Wonder will help you shift from pressure filled plans to God led vision.In this episode, Christina Smith shares a Christian New Year’s message about inviting God into your planning process, then rewinds the top 5 audience favorite moments from Season 1.We talk about:Jeremiah 29:11 and trusting God’s plans for hope and a futureHabakkuk 2:2 and what it really means to write the vision and make it plainWhy God led vision brings freedom instead of pressureThen we count down the top 5 audience favorite stories from Season 1, powerful reminders that God gets the final say and that He is always at work in our story.You’ll hear moments of:Redemption and surrenderJesus reaching people through dreamsLoss and God’s nearnessObedience when outcomes are not immediateA jaw dropping testimony of being raised from the deadChristina also shares her heart for 2026 and what God is stirring for the future of Witness the Wonder.Season 2 begins next week.Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s ahead.To stay updated and hear about future Wonder Story Live events, visit ChristinaSmithOfficial.com and join the email list.#witnessthewonder#witnessthewonder#christianpodcast#newyearsresolutions#faithbasedpodcast#2026#2026plans#2026resolutions#godstories#trustgod#christianencouragement#testimony#jeremiah2911#habakkuk22#godsplan#christianinspiration#faithjourney#godisworking#seasonfinale#MiracleStories

Lisa Edmonds grew up a Southern Baptist preacher’s kid… but trauma at fifteen sent her down a dark path she never imagined. What began as hidden pain spiraled into cutting, alcohol and drug addiction, witchcraft, and a homosexual lifestyle. For decades, she ran from God —angry, numb, and convinced He had abandoned her.But in 2024, everything changed.After decades of darkness, Lisa surrendered — and Jesus met her in a supernatural encounter that broke every chain and rewrote her entire story.In this powerful conversation, Lisa shares:• How trauma opened the door to addiction• How witchcraft gained influence in her life• What living a double life did to her identity• Her battle with self-harm and suicide• The moment Jesus physically intervened• Her deliverance, sobriety, and restored identityIf you need hope, freedom, or a reminder that no one is beyond God’s reach — this story is for you.📖 If You Need a BibleLisa offered to send a free physical Bible to anyone who doesn’t have one. Email your mailing information to: WitnessTheWonder@outlook.com💛 Support Witness the WonderIf this episode encouraged you, would you consider supporting the podcast?Give here: ChristinaSmithOfficial.com/witness-the-wonder🙌 A Prayer for YouJesus, for every listener longing for freedom, I ask that You do for them what You did for Lisa. Break every chain of addiction, trauma, witchcraft, confusion, and bondage. Silence every lie of the enemy and fill them with Your peace, Your truth, and Your presence. Restore what was stolen and lead them into the freedom only You can give. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.✝️ Prayer to Receive JesusIf you’re ready to surrender your life to Jesus like Lisa did, you can pray this right now:“Jesus, I need You. I’m tired of doing life on my own. I believe You are the Son of God, that You died for my sins, and that You rose again. Today, I surrender everything to You; my past, my mistakes, my pain, and my whole life. Please forgive me, wash me clean, and make me new. I choose to follow You from this moment forward. Thank You for loving me, for saving me, and for never giving up on me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”🔗 Connect with Christina SmithWebsite & Free Resources: ChristinaSmithOfficial.comYouTube & Socials: @WitnessTheWonder🛡️ Protect Your Future with Birch GoldLooking for a way to protect your savings in uncertain times?Request your free info kit: ChristinaSmithOfficial.com⭐ And Remember: God is always at work in your story.#ChristianTestimony#Deliverance#JesusSaves#SetFree#FreedomInChrist#WitchcraftTestimony#AddictionRecovery#WitnessTheWonder #HomosexualLifestyle #Homosexuality

What do you do when the life you planned suddenly shifts?In this powerful episode of Witness the Wonder, Christina Smith sits down with Deena Trocino, founder of SpeciallyEmpoweredMoms.com, who shares how a surprise pregnancy at 42 and a Down syndrome diagnosis at birth completely changed the trajectory of her life, her ministry, and her family.From leading a thriving youth outreach to navigating unexpected grief, identity shifts, and a new calling she never saw coming—Deena’s story is honest, raw, and full of God’s faithfulness in the unexpected.If your life feels “off script,” this episode will remind you:God is still writing the story.What We Talk AboutWhen your plans and God’s plans collideRunning a youth center for at-risk teens for nearly 20 yearsThe shock of pregnancy at 42The silent delivery room and the Down syndrome diagnosisBecoming an advocate overnightThe hidden grief of losing the life you thought you’d haveThe toll on ministry, marriage, and her older childrenHow God reoriented her identity and callingEncouragement for parents walking through difficult seasons✨ ScriptureRomans 8:28 (ESV)“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good…”🔔 Stay ConnectedWebsite: ChristinaSmithOfficial.comYouTube & Social: @witnessthewonderContact / Speaking Requests: Via ChristinaSmithOfficial.com💛 Connect with Deena TrocinoYouTube & Socials:@SpeciallyEmpoweredMomsWebsite: SpeciallyEmpoweredMoms.com💰 Birch GoldTo learn how to protect your retirement with physical gold and silver, go to ChristinaSmithOfficial.com and click the Birch Gold link to get your FREE INFO KIT. 🙌 Support the PodcastVisit ChristinaSmithOfficial.com for ways to support the show, find more resources, and join the community.And remember…God is always at work in your story.