Wow God Stories

Sometimes, doing the wrong thing feels good. Jarrad Grooms lived, and almost died, by this principle. Here's what to expect today on Wow God Stories. Jarrad Grooms' dad died in a motorcycle accident when Jarrad was only 10. After promising he would never use drugs or alcohol, Jarrad took hydrocodone on the first day of freshman year it changed everything. Within months, addiction had taken over. He was using pills, meth, and cocaine, selling drugs at school, and driving a wedge between himself and his mom. After high school, the addiction intensified. He stole from family, was arrested at 18, and entered Teen Challenge. While at Teen Challenge, Jarrad received lifechanging money from a lawsuit. He left treatment with only weeks remaining, bought a BMW, and ran from probation. The money fed a deeper addiction to heroin, meth, and Xanax. After more arrests and violations, Jarrad was sentenced to four years in Texas prison. In prison, God showed favor on Jarrad's life. Jarrad heard God say, "It's not your time" during a parole opportunity, but he received peace and joy rather than freedom. After parole, Jarrad came home and started at the bottom in the family business. His stepdad Steve believed in him, while the rest of his family was still scared to hope. After witnessing a close friend's suicide, Jarrad spiraled toward despair. A church sign saying "God loves you," a suicide hotline worker, and the song "I Surrender" guided him to surrender. Today, Jarrad Grooms helps lead Full Armor Ministries with Pastor Antonio Graves.

Father's Day isn't easy for everyone. Some kids will spend this father's day without a dad, and some dads will spend it without their kid. But even on these hard days, God moves. Today on Wow God Stories, hear how… God helped Haylee Graham reconcile with her dad and carried her through his loss. https://www.hayleegrahamwrites.com/ Frank Agundes prayed with his team for a troubled orphan, changing his life in a small way. Support Frank's Orphanage: https://www.lilyofthevalley2.org/ Jerry Buckner saw his late son in a dream. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pac-Man_Fever_(song) God met Ken Guidroz through his son's prison story and brought them both back to faith. https://kenguidroz.com/

Have you ever been touched by God? On today's episode of Wow God Stories, hear 3 stories of people who have felt the touch of God. Hear how... David Stine had Leukemia, but was miraculously healed after his grandpa had a dream. Susie's son and daughter in law battled infertility, but God did something special for them. Faron Dice shares a simple story of being touched by God.

Have you ever done something that you didn't want to? Whether by compulsion or dependency, we've all been addicted to one thing or another. On today's episode of Wow God Stories, I'll bring you four stories of addiction that tie deeply into themes of forgiveness. You'll hear how... Terrell robbed Brandie at gunpoint, and later married her. (Yes, this really happened!) https://www.terrellscottministries.org/about Joseph O'Brien struggled with porn addiction, but everything changed after he spoke in tongues. Chevas Phillips was an alcoholic in a failing miserable marriage, and resisted her husband when he was born again. Later, she was born again. Scott Whitcomb was hopelessly addicted to prescription drugs, until God sent someone to give him a hand.

Hello, I'm April Wilson! I'm a Christ-following mother who loves to share powerful God stories. Today, I'm bringing you stories about, by, and for mothers. Let's honor the women who raised us under their wing on this episode of Wow God Stories. Today, you'll hear my own story, as well as a few others. Hear how... A mother's prayers brought a wayward child home. Faron Dice's mom had a special experience after losing her memory. Lily of the Valleys became a recurring theme in Shelly's life as a mom.

Sometimes God holds us. And sometimes He holds us through other people. Annalee lost her husband, but was embraced by her community. Mark Pelham was falling down a hill when someone mysteriously caught him. Dr. Tanya Paynter had panic attacks on Novocain, but her mom prayed for God to hold Tanya in His hands. Katie was served papers in a custody fight for her daughter, and when she prayed for peace and comfort, she received it from a stranger at the library. Mark and Katie both reached out at MyFaithPodcasts.com to share their stories, and you can too. We love hearing the moments that make you say, wow God. Here's a link to reach out with your story: https://www.myfaithpodcasts.com/contact-us/

Is God still moving in your city? Recently, a small group of people gathered in Kansas City to wrestle with that question through powerful, true stories. On today's episode of Wow God Stories, you'll hear how: • Justin, once a "crack baby" who went to prison, found his life transformed by God. • Geony encountered God after a traumatic experience left him searching for answers. • Melony survived an earthquake and watched her phone work when it shouldn't have. • Jesse received groceries and love right when she needed them most.