Story Behind

When 22-year-old Jimmy Amisial found a baby in the trash, he could have turned the boy over to authorities. Instead, he took a giant leap of faith!ANDA cat saved his owner from a heart attack by acting fast when he sensed the danger his human, Sam Felstead, didn't.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/jimmy-amisial-found-a-baby-in-the-trash/https://www.godupdates.com/cat-saved-owner-from-heart-attack/

Parents make a heartbreaking decision to give up their baby with a facial tumor, then reunite years later.ANDDoctors told motorcycle crash victim Rob Hull he is lucky to be alive. But Rob knows luck has nothing to do with it. He says his survival and healing are all God!To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/baby-with-facial-tumor-sam-ettore/https://www.godupdates.com/motorcycle-crash-victim-rob-hull-testimony/

In a viral photo from the first day of school, an 8-year-old boy holds the hand of a classmate with autism.ANDWillie Aames is a Christian now but just wait til you hear what it took the 80s star to get there!To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/boy-holds-hand-christian-connor/https://www.godupdates.com/willie-aames-christian-celebrity-testimonies/

A woman sees a dog looking sad as he stares out to sea and then uncovers his heartbreaking story. Jolie Mejia is a dog lover and a dog mom.ANDIt's always touching to see a Daddy holding his newborn. But seeing Mark Aulger hold his baby girl Savannah for the first time was especially moving.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/dog-looking-sad-staring-at-sea/https://www.godupdates.com/daddy-holding-newborn-mark-aulger/

When Perry Charles won the lottery jackpot, he could have kept the earnings all for himself. Instead, he honored a promise he made years ago.ANDWhen Chris Arsenault heard of a dedicated man walking to work after his car broke down, even though the trip was over 30 miles, he felt compelled to help out.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/man-wins-the-lottery-jackpot-and-splits-it/https://www.godupdates.com/man-walking-to-work-33-miles/

The Chrissy Teigen Instagram account made a very special announcement concerning the star and her husband, John Legend. ANDA single mom gets help in Texas when a customer stops in and leaves a $4,000 tip.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/chrissy-teigen-instagram-loss/https://www.godupdates.com/single-mom-help-in-texas-4-000-tip/

Singer, actress, and Christian celebrity Olivia Newton-John died peacefully on August 8, 2022, at age 73, following a 30-year battle with cancer.AND17-year-old Addison Bethea had her world turned upside down in late June when she was bitten by a shark while searching for scallops near Keaton Beach, Florida.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/olivia-newton-john-died/https://www.godupdates.com/addison-bethea-inspirational-overcomer/

In honor of the show's 25th season, Elisabeth Hasselbeck returns to The View and becomes embroiled in a debate with Whoopi Goldberg on what it truly means to be pro-life.AND17-year-old Adrian Rodriguez went out of his way to return the lost purse he found to its rightful owner.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/elisabeth-hasselbeck-returns-to-the-view/https://www.godupdates.com/17-year-old-returns-the-lost-purse-he-found/

A mom peeked out the window to find the neighborhood kids helping her son learn how to ride his bike. ANDOne man survived 18 hours lost at sea after finding a toy ball in the waves that helped him stay afloat.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/the-neighborhood-kids-help-boy-ride-his-bike/https://www.godupdates.com/survived-18-hours-on-soccer-ball/

Famous soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo explains why he still lives with his mom and his answer will make your heart melt.ANDOne random act of kindness for a mom brought her to tears after a tough day of parenting.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/famous-soccer-player-cristiano-ronaldo-mother/https://www.godupdates.com/act-of-kindness-for-mom-devon-linden/

A shark violently pulled 17-year-old Paige Winter under as she waded in waist-deep water at a North Carolina beach on June 2, 2019. ANDA JoJo Siwa TikTok video left Candace Cameron Bure completely baffled when it labeled her the “rudest celebrity” the teenage reality star had ever met.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/paige-winter-shark/https://www.godupdates.com/jojo-siwa-tiktok-rudest-celebrity/

Before becoming the inventor of Liquid Paper, also called White Out, Bette Nesmith Graham was a single mother just barely scraping by working as a secretary.ANDA science experiment at home goes horribly wrong and now, a 12-year-old boy needs our prayers.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/bette-nesmith-graham-inventor-of-liquid-paper/https://www.godupdates.com/science-experiment-at-home-goes-wrong/

After suddenly losing their 11-year-old son, the family of Matthew Gallagher is sending his ashes to space as a way of honoring the little boy's biggest dream. ANDA woman lottery winner in Kentucky surprises others by paying it forward with her winnings. What a wonderful act of kindness!To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/sending-ashes-to-space/https://www.godupdates.com/woman-lottery-winner-acts-of-kindness/

Burger King employee Kevin Ford gave 27 years of service to his employer and folks couldn't believe the gift he received to commemorate such incredible dedication.ANDBaby Holly has finally been found! A mother-of-five discovers her true identity and learns she's been missing for over forty years.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/27-years-of-service-working-at-burger-king-kevin-ford/https://www.godupdates.com/baby-holly-found-missing-for-years/

A 50-year-old mom, Chalise Smith, gave her daughter the greatest gift of all when acting as a surrogate for her pregnancy.ANDWhen parental control software alerted a man that a sexual predator was after his 15-year-old daughter, he notified the police. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/50-year-old-mom-surrogate-for-pregnancy/https://www.godupdates.com/dad-set-a-trap-caught-online-stalker/

One Ohio couple just celebrated 79 years of marriage and are both turning 100 years old! Talk about a lot of wonderful milestones to celebrate together!ANDTricia Barker says she went to Heaven and back after briefly dying on the operating table following a head-on collision. And her testimony is so inspiring!To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/ohio-couple-married-79-years/https://www.godupdates.com/she-went-to-heaven-and-back-tricia-barker/

A young girl loses a tooth on a plane ride, and a sweet pilot decided to write a note for her to give to the tooth fairy to explain the situation.ANDA 16-year-old named Corion Evans put his life on the line and jumped into action to save four people after a car drove off the road into a river.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/girl-loses-tooth-on-plane/https://www.godupdates.com/corion-evans-teen-saves-3-and-police/

A pair of twins save their dad when they find him unconscious in their swimming pool.ANDWhen actor Donnie Wahlberg fell in love with Jenny McCarthy, he also fell in love with her son, Evan Asher.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/twins-save-dad/https://www.godupdates.com/actor-donnie-wahlberg-jenny-mccarthy-son/

A little girl silently asked for help at a church in Florida, mouthing the words, “Please help me, this is not my dad.”ANDFor Ashley Ness, a mom pregnant with two sets of identical twins, the blessing is extra sweet. And that's because it comes after the heartache of losing four babies.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/girl-asked-for-help-church-rescue/https://www.godupdates.com/pregnant-with-two-sets-of-identical-twins-ashley-ness/

Tim Cook is both blind and deaf. And try as they might, the flight attendants just couldn't figure out how to communicate with the man who was traveling all alone.ANDSix weeks after giving birth, this mom's belly kept growing, and she could sense something was off.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/15-year-old-girl-used-sign-language-blind-deaf-man/https://www.godupdates.com/six-weeks-after-birth-twins-eliza-curby/

Daverius Peters mistakenly wore the wrong shoes at graduation and almost couldn't get inside for the ceremony. ANDOne heartwarming mother and daughter reunion happened after 80 years apart, and it even occurred on the mother's 98th birthday!To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/wrong-shoes-at-graduation/https://www.godupdates.com/mother-and-daughter-reunion-after-80-years-gerda-cole/

When Waffle House employees in Center Point, Alabama, learned Timothy Harrison was skipping his high school graduation, they immediately jumped into action.ANDThree brothers up for adoption are looking for a forever home. These three brothers long to be adopted by the same family, and their plea hits right to the heart.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/waffle-house-employees-timothy-harrison-graduation/https://www.godupdates.com/3-brothers-up-for-adoption/

Accounts from the school shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, paint a picture of unimaginable terror and chaos.AND11-year-old Uvalde survivor Miah Cerrillo is one of the few to make it out alive from the classroom at Robb Elementary school in Texas where a horrible massacre occurred.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/robb-elementary-uvalde-texas/https://www.godupdates.com/11-year-old-uvalde-survivor-miah-cerrillo/

Few people must allow nearly three hours to get to work each day, but one Oklahoma native, who walked to work every day took that-his only option-in stride.ANDKevin McCarthy, a dad killed at the Highland Park Parade on the 4th of July, made the ultimate sacrifice to save his 2-year-old son.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/walked-to-work-donte-franklin/https://www.godupdates.com/dad-killed-highland-park-parade-4th-july/

One six-year-old daughter saves her dad with a Google search after he yells for help.ANDActor Dick Van Dyke, age 96, was recently spotted in Malibu leaving a restaurant, and he shared that he was "just glad to still be here."To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/daughter-saves-dad-google-search/https://www.godupdates.com/van-dyke-age/

A homeowner came home to find a raccoon on the roof in the most hilariously bizarre position.ANDYou'll want to praise God after learning about this miraculous story of how a three-year-old boy survived all alone in the wilderness in Montana for two days.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/raccoon-on-the-roof/https://www.godupdates.com/3-year-old-boy-survived-wilderness-in-montana/

Nicolas Toledo lost his life when a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Chicago, turned into a scene of terror and tragedy. And in doing so, he saved several other members of his family.ANDWrestler John Cena is generally considered to be one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. In addition, he is an actor and a former rapper.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/nicolas-toledo-highland-park-hero/https://www.godupdates.com/wrestler-john-cena-and-misha/

One picture of a police officer praying after pulling someone over was shared online, and the sweet moment will restore your faith in humanity.ANDBrittany and Daniel Brooker were both widowed at young ages and both had small children to raise. But God led them through their grief to one day find love again as the Brooker Bunch! To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/picture-of-police-officer-praying/https://www.godupdates.com/brittany-daniel-brooker-bunch/

Siblings share so much, but the Robinson brothers of Redditch, England share the births of their first sons in an especially big way!ANDMany may remember Claudia Wells as the actress from Back To The Future. But behind her success lay a world of hurt.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/first-sons-of-brothers-born-same-day/https://www.godupdates.com/claudia-wells-actress-from-back-to-the-future/

Walmart, carrying just about everything that everyday folks need, is a staple stop for most American families, but it's the dog found in Walmart's parking lot that Cat Suzuki wouldn't want the world to be without!ANDAt 26 years old, Khari Willis of the Indianapolis Colts had a bright future ahead of him with the NFL. But instead, the young man chose to walk away from millions. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/dog-found-in-walmart-parking-lot/https://www.godupdates.com/khari-willis-indianapolis-colts-follows-jesus/

The news that 18-year-old Hannah Wadiso died in a car crash devastated her father. He broke down in tears and hit his knees in prayer. Then, something miraculous happened!ANDNathan Boos knew he was adopted but he had no idea he was already friends with his dad.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/died-in-a-car-crash-hannah-wadiso/https://www.godupdates.com/nathan-boos-knew-he-was-adopted/

When no one would sign the yearbook of 6th-grader Brody Ridder, it just broke his mom's heart. So, she turned to social media for help.ANDIt was just over twenty years after Holly Shearer handed over her newborn to his adoptive parents when she met the son she'd given up for adoption.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/brody-ridder-sign-yearbook/https://www.godupdates.com/given-up-for-adoption-reunion-story/

One World War II Veteran lost nearly all of his belongings when his house burned down.ANDA beautiful bride sings walking down the aisle. And as she sang the touching words to ‘I Choose You', it made for such a special surprise for her groom.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/the-house-burned-down-veteran-paul-roberts/https://www.godupdates.com/bride-sings-walking-down-the-aisle-masha-and-dima/

This is a story of love from beyond the grave when a wedding ring is found by a widow, Ann Kendrick, thirty-five years later!ANDSteve Harvey on Family Feud did more than just entertain the crowd. Between takes of the popular game show, the Christian celebrity delivered an inspiring and powerful speech about the God-given gifts we are “built” to use.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/wedding-ring-found-by-widow/https://www.godupdates.com/steve-harvey-on-family-feud-gifts/

Misty Loman's Mugshot progression is tragic but her story shows, ‘prayers really work.' Her story proves it's never too late to turn to Jesus!AND28-year-old Dimitty Bonnett of Australia was shocked when she gave birth in the shower because she didn't even know she was pregnant!To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/misty-loman-mugshot-progression/https://www.godupdates.com/birth-in-the-shower/

Their daughter, Esther Kuper, was given a death sentence after being diagnosed with a fatal disorder, but her story continues to bring hope around the world. ANDNaomi Judd's husband, Larry Strickland, opened up about the days leading up to his wife's death and just how “fragile” she was.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/esther-kuper-fatal-disorder/https://www.godupdates.com/naomi-judd-s-husband-larry-strickland/

Valerie Bertinelli's weight, her struggles with the scale, and her freedom from religiously stepping on it are discussed in her third book related to her life-long battle. ANDA woman named Emily Beineman and her dog Blue jogged by a funeral home where 6-year-old Raelynn Nast sat outside. The little girl asked the pair to stop so she could pet Blue.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/valerie-bertinelli-weight/https://www.godupdates.com/woman-and-her-dog-emily-beineman/

The pull and power of first love is indeed strong, and one couple reunited after 50 years apart knows that better than most!ANDDoctors told Chelsea Bannatyne it would be impossible to get pregnant. So imagine her delight when God blessed her with her own miracle baby, Layke!To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/couple-reunited-karen-lehmann-and-dennis-vinar-story/https://www.godupdates.com/impossible-to-get-pregnant-chelsea-bannatyne/

Ashley Judd accompanied Wynonna Judd to the ceremony where they shared a Bible passage in their late mother's honor.ANDThis sweet viral video shows a lonely grandpa asking his granddaughter over for a sleepover and the plans that they end up making for the night.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/naomi-judd-s-death/https://www.godupdates.com/lonely-grandpa-texts-granddaughter/

In this episode of the Happy Rant, Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper wander to and fro through a variety of topics:1. Who we are, a brief introduction for new listeners2. What we love about podcasting together3. How we would describe our show: The Seinfeld of podcasts, a Piper family dinner party, and a description to aspirational college studentsSubscribe to Happy Rant:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-rant/id878250651Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iIwABQZ3mTsFtOx6hOafXListen on LifeAudio: https://www.lifeaudio.com/the-happy-rant/episodes

A Candace Cameron Bure church invitation led Hallmark star and GAC Family actress Danica McKellar to experience something miraculous.AND6-year-old Dominick Krankall suffered third-degree burns after a tennis ball soaked in gasoline and set on fire hit him in the face.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/candace-cameron-bure-church-danical-mckellar/https://www.godupdates.com/prayers-for-dominick-krankall/

Patty and Carlos Hernandez are the proud parents of a family with 16 kids with no plans of stopping any time soon. ANDOne first-time mom in England was in for a surprise when she gave birth to an 11 lb newborn!To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/family-with-16-kids-patty-carlos-hernandez/https://www.godupdates.com/11-lb-newborn-sarah-dines/

For the first time since the 94th Academy Awards, Denzel Washington is speaking out about the Oscars Will Smith and Chris Rock incident. And what the Christian celebrity has to say is powerful!ANDLauren and Steve Banks never would have chosen to have their baby born at a gas station between pumps four and five. But after the hospital refused to admit the pregnant mom, that's exactly what happened.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/oscars-will-smith-denzel-washington-prayer/https://www.godupdates.com/baby-born-at-gas-station/

Most of us would like to forget the misdeeds and mistakes of our youth, but Jake Bosacker prefers to remember the night when he was the man arrested by a state trooper doing the very job that he'd hoped to one day.ANDMichella Meier-Morsi is the proud mother of both triplets and twins. But the journey to get there hasn't been easy, especially for her body.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/man-arrested-thanks-trooper/https://www.godupdates.com/michella-meier-morsi-triplets-and-twins/

Officer Jody Thompson not only rescued an 8-year-old child from unimaginable horror, but the heroic officer adopts the boy, too!ANDSome sweet news happened at the Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Virginia when 3 firefighters all became dads within the same 24 hours!To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/officer-adopts-the-boy-child-abuse-case-jody-thompson/https://www.godupdates.com/3-firefighters-become-dads/

“I don't think I'll ever fully get over the shock,” said Madison Collier now that she is outnumbered by not just one but four newborns.ANDJennifer Garner is worth millions, but she proves that kindness is priceless as she goes around Los Angeles doing random good deeds.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/madison-collier-natural-quadruplets/https://www.godupdates.com/jennifer-garner-worth/

Denzel Washington's words of advice for Will immediately following the unfortunate incident offers some powerful insight for all of us. ANDAfter fostering a dog from a shelter, one boy decided to sneak in some sweet notes in the dog's file for her future family to read. How heartwarming is that!To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/will-smith-slap-oscars-2022-reaction/https://www.godupdates.com/roman-duncan-fostering-a-dog-from-a-shelter/

Chuck Norris' wife was gravely ill so he quit his career to help nurse her back to health.ANDHenry Winkler recalls a troubled childhood and won't make his parents' mistakes with his family.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/chuck-norris-wife-health/https://www.godupdates.com/henry-winkler-and-family/

One couple celebrates 70 years of marriage and has a heartwarming photoshoot where the bride wears her original dress to commemorate the amazing milestone.ANDA man beat up 72-year-old Shirlene Hernandez and then stole grandma's car at a gas station in San Antonio. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/couple-celebrates-70-years-of-marriage/https://www.godupdates.com/stole-grandma-s-car-shirlene-hernandez/

A baby so small, he fit into the palm of a hand. Family rejoices as a baby born so tiny that he fit into the palm of his mother's hand goes home after 460 days in the hospital.ANDAfter an EF-3 tornado ripped through their home in Salado, Texas, the family of Vanessa and Joel Rios needs prayer. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/palm-of-a-hand-baby-kendall-jurnakins/https://www.godupdates.com/ef-3-tornado-rios-family/

He went to bed on a Friday night and didn't wake up Saturday morning, and the fabric of the Gagnier family was torn in an instant as their healthy nine-year-old went to sleep and never woke up. ANDRecently, singer Donny Osmond was in Las Vegas see his older brother, Merrill Osmond, perform at his final show.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/died-in-sleep-logan-gagnier/https://www.godupdates.com/donny-osmond-in-las-vegas-hugs-brother/