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Jan 28
A Pilot Risks Persecution to Share Christ in His Homeland
Basit Hammad is from a country where Christians face discrimination and persecution. Despite the risks, Basit chose to place his faith in Christ as a teenager. Now, he’s preparing to return to his home country as a pilot to take the gospel to unreached people.Listen as Basit shar ... Show More
22m 23s
Jan 14
Billy Graham’s Guitarist, Franklin Graham’s Friend
Award-winning guitarist Dennis Agajanian has spent over 60 years combining blazing guitar skills with fearless evangelism. From confronting Hell's Angels bikers to performing at Billy Graham Crusades worldwide, Dennis never wavered from his motto: impress them with the guitar, th ... Show More
31m 10s
Dec 24
Four Inspiring Stories for Reflecting on Advent
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 wh ... Show More
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Aug 2024
S5 04: Waiting, Wanting, & Restless for More with Ruth Chou Simons
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Sep 2025
Faith in Difficult Days. (Ruth 1: 1–5)
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May 2024
Overcoming Suffering with Paula Umana
In this inspiring talk, Paula Umana, a former professional tennis player, shares her story of resilience over adversity when she was diagnosed with a serious condition that left her paralyzed. Even though she suffered greatly, she continues to urge us to have faith, hope, and joy ... Show More
37m 58s
Dec 2022
Ep 87 - John Ruhlin: Gratitude, Growth and Radical Generosity
<p>If you’re looking to end your year on a high note, love a good transformation story or want to feel inspired by the potential that awaits you in 2023, this episode marks the spot! </p>
<p>Today, John Ruhlin is a successful founder, CEO, author and sought-after speaker, bu ... Show More
30m 23s
Nov 2021
Ep 75 - Lisa Harper: Shedding Your Shame, Braving Your Fears and The Call of Adoption
<p>Meet Paula’s newest best friend - and soon to be yours, too! Gifted writer, speaker and host of “Lisa Harper’s Back Porch Theology” podcast, Lisa herself, is here. Buckle up for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation that will leave you wanting more from these two AccessMore p ... Show More
37m 33s
Sep 2025
God’s Redeeming Love. (Ruth 4: 1-22)
Send us a textEpisode Notes;The story of Ruth ends with hope, redemption, and joy. What began in loss and famine concludes with restoration and promise—pointing us to Christ, our Redeemer. Join us as we reflect on the final chapter of Ruth and the greater story of God’s redeeming ... Show More
27m 32s
Oct 2024
Cooking Dreams & Destiny with Ina Garten
This week, step into the studio (and kitchen!) with Jen and Amy as they have an intimate and insightful conversation with the iconic Ina Garten, a true pioneer in the culinary world who has shaped the way we cook at home. As they delve into Ina's groundbreaking career, from the b ... Show More
58m 43s
Jun 2022
Ep 72 - Tara Leigh Cobble: Navigating Change, Overcoming Intimidation, and Why Your Talent Doesn’t Always = Your Calling
<p>Imagine having the world sing your praises, celebrate your talent and anticipate your next big thing – all while deep inside down knowing just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean you’re being called to it. That’s the real life tension this week’s guest found themself ... Show More
29m 10s
Jun 2022
EP 70 - Jeannie Cunnion: Letting Go of Your Plans, Carrying One Another and Waffle House
<p>This week’s episode comes with an extra heaping of heart and humor because Paula is sitting down with her “soul sister from another mister” – celebrated author and speaker Jeannie Cunnion. Jeannie is also a wife, mother to five boys and former social worker.</p>
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37m 57s
Jul 2025
Learning How to Love Your Life Even When You Don't Like It with Rachel Awtrey
This week, we’re joined by the one and only Rachel Awtrey—podcaster, mama, and joy-finder extraordinaire! Rachel is calling in from Birmingham, Alabama and brings such a refreshing perspective on embracing life fully, even when it doesn’t look how you expected. We talk about mili ... Show More
49m 23s
Ruth Chou Simons shares her inspiring journey of immigrating from Taiwan to the U.S. to becoming an author, artist, mother of six boys, and founder of GraceLaced—a Christ-centered art company. Ruth explains that she’s always loved being a mom, but struggled through times of frustration when it came to growing a business on top of managing her household. It w ... Show More
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<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1728449/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Episode Notes:</b></p><p><br/> In the opening chapter of Ruth, we meet Naomi — a woman whose life is marked by famine, loss, and deep sorrow. Fell ... Show More
