Story Behind

Carlos Fresco, a man, puts his dying dog in a wheelbarrow so they can go on one final adventure. AND A 3-day-old baby born with organs coming out of her tiny body undergoes surgery to save her life. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/dog-in-wheelbarrow-final-adventure/ https://www.godupdates.com/organs-coming-out-of-the-body/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Few things are as joyous as learning that a baby is coming, but when one young wife surprised her husband with the news, it was extraordinarily special! AND Peggy Means’ unwavering love for her daughter, Jennifer Flewellen, shattered the boundaries of impossibility and breathed life into the darkest moments. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/wife-surprised-husband-pregnancy/ https://www.godupdates.com/jennifer-flewellen-miracle-story/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Paul Alexander, who was known as the man who lived in an iron lung for seventy years, died, leaving behind a legacy of inspiration. AND Jim goes above and beyond for his wife with dementia, Maureen, striving to make each day the “best day she can have.” To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/man-who-lived-in-iron-lung-paul-alexander/ https://www.godupdates.com/wife-with-dementia/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Together, a Michigan police dog and his handler have safely located five lost children during their seven-year partnership. AND Sometimes people ask Chloe Benton why her son is named after her stepdad, John Witt Senior. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/a-police-dog-kuno/ https://www.godupdates.com/named-after-stepdad/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Legendary actress Shirley MacLaine shares her plans for her 90th birthday. Approaching her 90th birthday on April 24th, the iconic Hollywood legend Shirley is gearing up for a celebration unlike any other! AND Doctors said their six-year-old boy would die because of his childhood brain stem glioma, but he's a living miracle and a medical marvel, too! To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/shirley-maclaine-birthday/ https://www.godupdates.com/childhood-brain-stem-glioma/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

After working out at the gym, a TikTok user named Stephanie had a story she just had to share. A stranger came up to her as she was leaving and what he said moved her to tears! AND The parents of Sloan Mattingly, a 7-year-old killed by a sinkhole in the sand, speak out about the hidden danger that took their daughter’s life. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/struggling-woman-tears-at-the-gym/ https://www.godupdates.com/sloan-mattingly-sinkhole-in-sand/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

An Iowa man wins the lottery, then gets to his car and realizes he no longer has the ticket. Where could it be? AND The story behind this dad’s tattoo is heartbreaking, But it’s also quite a lovely tribute to his daughter, who passed away from cancer. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/lottery-winner-in-iowa/ https://www.godupdates.com/dad-s-tattoo-daughter-drawing/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Benny’s mother couldn’t help but notice her son’s glowing eye on the baby monitor. She could just tell something wasn’t right. AND The Today Show host Savannah Guthrie opens up about what faith in God has done for her life over the years. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/glowing-eye-on-baby-monitor-tumor/ https://www.godupdates.com/savannah-guthrie-faith/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Harrison "Gray" Canales has been defying medical odds for 22 years, and with a brand new nose, he's planning a bright future. AND Michael Strahan's daughter details her agony after the family got the devastating news she had brain cancer. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/gray-canales-nose/ https://www.godupdates.com/michael-strahans-daughter-isabella/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

At just 15 months old, Poppy Massey passed away from TBCD – a genetic disorder that impacts the brain, spinal cord, and frequently other areas of the body. AND K9 Biza, a determined dog, tracked a scent for over two miles in the freezing cold, and it saved a missing child. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/tbcd-poppy-massey/ https://www.godupdates.com/dog-tracked-missing-child/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A pic of Christian singer Jeremy Camp in the hospital, shared by his loving wife Adrienne, serves as a testament to God’s grace and healing hands at work. AND Mia Amabile got engaged to her fiancé Alex and received a text message that had her in tears. What a wonderful way to start a marriage! To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/singer-jeremy-camp-pic-heart-surgery/ https://www.godupdates.com/received-a-text-mia-amabile/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

After getting left at the altar by her groom, no one would have blamed 27-year-old Kayley Stead if she called off the whole day. AND For actor Jeff Bridges, family is far more valuable than money or fame. And this “Dude-Pa” just loves spending time with his grandchildren! To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/getting-left-at-altar/ https://www.godupdates.com/jeff-bridges-and-family/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The song lyrics for ‘Mary Did You Know’ have long been treasured as a classic for the Christmas season. AND When a man noticed his neighbor walking alone and realized she'd lost her husband, he dropped everything and rushed to give her a much-needed hug. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/song-lyrics-for-mary-did-you-know/ https://www.godupdates.com/hug-for-neighbor-who-lost-her-husband/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

An Atlanta woman being held hostage had the foresight and mouthed the words "help me" to communicate the nature of her situation. AND In Córdoba, a city in Argentina, a team of 49 women and 1 man, volunteer to hold newborns in the hospital. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/mouthed-help-me/ https://www.godupdates.com/volunteer-to-hold-newborns-in-hospital/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Hazel and Norman Bollinger of Minnesota will celebrate 75 years of marriage this June. The couple has advice for how they have made their marriage work. AND Wouldn’t it be nice if someone cooked breakfast for you on a Saturday morning? These parents got to experience just that. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/75-year-marriage-keep-close-to-god https://www.godupdates.com/boy-cooks-breakfast/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Taylor Swift scam left Sam and her daughter heartbroken to discover the concert tickets they purchased were fakes. But then, local radio hosts decided to try and make things right! AND 5 abandoned puppies were found in a crate, on the doorstep of the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society (FAPS.) They were left with a letter, and the story is a bit heartbreaking. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/taylor-swift-scam/ https://www.godupdates.com/abandoned-puppies-found/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In early February, A Florida Deputy arrived on the scene of an accident. A baby was trapped but he was able to save her. AND One little girl at a dance recital made no effort to hide her true feelings. And as the rest of the kids performed the adorable routine, her hilarious reaction had everyone cracking up! To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/baby-trapped-fatal-crash/ https://www.godupdates.com/little-girl-at-dance-recital-is-not-having-it-and-her-reaction-is-absolutely-hilarious/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The journey into motherhood took an unexpected and harrowing turn for Andrea West, with a rollercoaster of emotions that would redefine the meaning of resilience. AND One man protects his dog from a coyote by going head-to-head with the wild animal. And his way of dealing with the snarling beast just might surprise you! To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/andrea-west-what-is-cmtc/ https://www.godupdates.com/man-protects-dog-from-coyote/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In heartbreaking news, Gary Sinise’s son, McCanna Anthony Sinise, died at the young age of 33. AND Lilly Baker is an 18-year-old high school senior from Tennessee. She is also a hero as she saved a woman in a wheelchair about to get hit by a train. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/gary-sinises-son-mac/ https://www.godupdates.com/hit-by-a-train/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Singer Amy Grant, 63, is back on tour after recovering from a bike accident where she hit a pothole in July of 2022 in Nashville, where she calls home. AND A woman crocheting on a plane couldn’t help but notice she’d captured the attention of a nearby baby. And what she did next proves kindness will always win the day! To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/singer-amy-grant-health-condition/ https://www.godupdates.com/crocheting-on-a-plane-baby-hat/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.