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Once a high-dollar escort, Ateba Crocker is now a woman's advocate for Christ. Her son's comment that he'd like to be a preacher led her to seek Christ.

 

 

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Life Transformation

 

Azar: A Muslim Finds the Way to Heaven

Azar worked hard to be a good Muslim. But after years of ceremonial prayers five times a day, she grew tired of the routine.

Aurelio Baretto: For Christ and Money?

“I had a goal to make a million dollars by the time I was 30.” That was Aurelio Baretto’s goal but today he knows there’s more to life.

Kimberly Bensen: When Food Was Her God

Kimberly Bensen lost 212 pounds and has kept it off thanks to God’s answer to her prayers and the help of Weight Watchers. Now she has more energy than she ever dreamed possible.

Jeff Bright: From Behind His Bars

A young boy's love for motorcycles is the catalyst to becoming part of a motorcycle club and years of living the life of an outlaw rebel.

Paul Byrd: God is My Pitching Coach

Eleven seasons, three surgeries, six teams. Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd’s career has been a road full of bumps and twists. But this journeyman’s path is being paved by a Savior. Reporter Will Dawson explains.

Glenn Carlson: An Extreme Faith

Glenn was an extreme sports enthusiast whose obsession with adrenaline became an addiction. That drive almost consumed him before a neighbor challenged him to read the book of John three times.

Pam Bolden-Carter: A New Reason to Live

Pam Bolden-Carter tried to kill herself by overdosing when she was 15 and was thinking about suicide again. Then one day, she heard a Voice say, "Call The 700 Club." Now she is free from depression and is a minister.

Jake Clemons: Chasing After God

Jake grew up playing music and chasing fame. Then, one day he read a Bible verse that changed his direction.

Sandra Clifton: From New Age to New Life

In the late 70s, Sandra Clifton was the in-demand psychic in Los Angeles. Her radio show covered southwest markets. Sandra recently finished her book, From New Age to New Life. In it, she shares her journey of finding truth in Jesus Christ.

Ateba Crocker: Rescued and Restored

Once a high-dollar escort, Ateba Crocker is now a woman's advocate for Christ. Her son's comment that he'd like to be a preacher led her to seek Christ.

Jim Daly: Focused on His Family Now

The president of Focus on the Family proves that growing up in dysfunction doesn’t necessarily ruin you for life.

Taryn Davis: A Dying Man Saved Her Life

Taryn Davis tried drugs, alcohol and cutting to deal with her depression and bulimia. She thought Bible College would straighten her up. God used a terminally ill man to change her heart.

Revel Dawson: Managing the Madness

Physically and sexually abused as a child, Revel Dawson lived a double life preaching with a sexual addiction.

Christina DiMari: Picking Up the Pieces of My Life

Christina survived a tragic childhood of abuse and abandonment, but somehow found her way to the sea and at its edge, she found healing.

Vicky Duffy: From Rape to Restoration

After being raped by her mother's boyfriend Vicki Duffy became caught up in a lifestyle of promiscuity and addictions until she found the One who set her free.     

Demetri Emmanuel: Raving in the House of God

Meet Demetri Emmanuel. He throws raves and parties with teens at “Club Obsession.” Then he preaches the Word of God. Read the amazing testimony of the man who owes his very life to Christ.

Domenick Epps: A Rap Artist Finds Redemption

Domenick was on his way to success in the hip-hop industry as a rapper and producer. When tragedy struck his life, he found out that God had a different path for him.

Michele Esposito: Daddy's Little Girl

Michele Esposito never knew the joys of childhood. There was no daddy and an absent mommy. But a child's heartbreak and suffering led to an amazing journey of redemption.

Shannon Ethridge: Completely Forgiven

It's an unlikely situation -- treating the person who killed your wife as though she were family. However, to Gary Jarster, Shannon Ethridge had become like a daughter.  

Kathy Gilbert: A Real 'Summer of Love'

Kathy's hippie lifestyle lead her on a search for real peace and love and she found what she was looking for when she met Jesus.

The Hartins: Battling the Gambling Addiction

Suddenly nothing mattered anymore: the kids, his job, his wife Liesa. All John Hartin wanted to do was gamble, and it was tearing his life apart.

James Hartline: How HIV Turned Him to Christ

He spent more than 30 years living a gay lifestyle, but James says he wasn’t born that way. Years of physical and verbal abuse shaped for the future for this San Diego man forever until Jesus Christ saved him from himself.

Cindy Horneman: Strung-Out Stripper Goes Straight

Cindy Hornemann enjoyed the attention she received as a body builder. But when people started offering her money for her looks, Cindy was hooked as an exotic night club dancer. Find out how she escaped the fast life and landed on a better opportunity.

Meleah Jones: A Patient's Ploy Foiled

Meleah's painful childhood and misguided life led her to try to trick doctors into prescribing pain meds. One doctor prescribed Jesus instead.

Trisha Jones: Dancing Her Cares Away

Trisha grew up in fear. She began to overcome this by expressing herself through dance. Now, she is no longer bound to shyness.

Chris Klein: The Goal Celebrated Around the World

LA Galaxy midfielder, Chris Klein shares about some of the milestones in his Major Soccer League career and how God has been his greatest inspiration.  

Mark Koch: Hollywood's Comeback Kid

Mark Koch lived in the Hollywood fast lane. He released two back to back hits in 1998, but when he became a Christian shortly after their release—Mark lost his fame, money and ego. Find out how this Lost in Space movie producer fought to come back.      

Susan Krabacher: Diary of a Playboy Centerfold

Susan Krabacher was a Playboy bunny who lived the wild lifestyle. Now, in her own words, she shares the testimony of how she escaped Playboy mansion and found the loving arms of the Savior.

Irene Kunz: Escaping Four Generations of Polygamy

Irene's desire to be saved by God forced her to marry a polygamist at age 16. Find out how she broke the curse and saved her children.       

Kevin Kyle: Blessed Beyond Measure

Kevin Kyle was living it up as a rock and roll guitarist. But after three DUIs landed him in prison and brought a divorce, Kevin was ready for a change.

Felix Lincoln: The Mayor's Secret Life

Toksook Bay is a tiny Yup’ik Eskimo village at the edge of the Bering Sea. Felix Lincoln was mayor of the little fishing village for 17 years, but Felix had secrets he wanted to hide.

Shelley Lubben: Out of Pornography and Into the Light

Shelley knows the ugly side of life. From being an adult film star to prostitution, she was trapped in a world that was slowly killing her soul. Read her testimony and learn the true meaning of amazing grace.

Susan Mintz: Until Death Do Us Part

Susan was a young Jewish girl when she married her best friend. She had no idea that her husband was also gay.

Stephanie Mitchen: Looking for Love in the Right Place

After two failed marriages, Stephanie Mitchen turned to alcohol to soothe her wounds. Soon she was battling an addiction that only God could free her from.

Rocco Morelli: From Gangster to Pastor

Rocco Morelli lived a dual life: politician by day and mafia prince by night. Find out how he got caught red-handed in the most unsuspecting of places.

Wess Morgan: Look at Me Now

Wess Morgan smoked his first joint at 11, ran away with an 18-year-old girl at 14 and by the age of 18 had been in and out of five different rehab centers. You'd never know it, looking at his life now. Find out what's he's up to...

Rufus Morris: Building the Entertainment Kingdom

Stronger than his greed, Rufus began struggling with issues surrounding the hip-hop scene.

Jimmy Reeves: Shot to the Heart

This indie New York musician had a breakup that sent him into a tailspin. Hear the song that God put back in his heart.

Dave and Sandy Reynolds: A Spiritual Diet

Between Dave and Sandy, they lost close to 200 pounds. Discover their secret and get your weight loss plan back on track.

Jenna Robinson: Saved at the Edge of the Cliff

Two divorces and an abusive marriage left Jenna Robinson broken and suicidal. She was about to drive to her death when the Lord spoke to her and stopped her.

Walter Santos: Doo-Wopping to a Different Beat

Santos' first break into music came early, when the jazz band he played in landed a gig at Carnegie Hall. Yet, the fame was not enough to satisfy -- Santos got hooked on drugs. Find out who helped him find his second break. 

Susan Stafford: A Call Girl Calls on Jesus

How could this sweet young girl get mixed up in prostitution? However she got there, God was going to get her out.

Stephanie Taylor: Jesus Saves the Stripper

Stephanie Taylor used to dance for money in strips clubs until a demonic vision changed the way she looked at her job and her life.

Phillip Tucker: Ex-Gay Finds Fatherly Love of God

Is homosexuality a genetic predisposition or some reaction to a bad home life that can be easily excused? Phillip Tucker originally thought so and eventually opted for the gay lifestyle. But even in his committed homosexual civil union, Phillip didn't find the love he had been searching for.

Chad Varga: One Life to Live

The abuse he suffered as a child was horrific, but God turned Chad Varga's painful past into a testimony.

Brooklyn Watson: Truth Beyond the Trigger

Brooklyn Watson was in a school prayer gathering of 30 students when a gunman opened fire, killing three and injuring five. When she had an encounter with God, she was able to believe in Jesus and eventually forgive the gunman.

Steve Watt: Forgiving the Fugitive

Wyoming state trooper Steve Watt was shot during a traffic stop and left to die. For years, he struggled with hatred toward his shooter, Mark Farnham. Now Steve and Mark are best friends.

Matt Wood: The Bachelor of the Year

He was voted Cosmo magazine's '06 Bachelor of the Year. However, there's more to Matt Wood than meets the eye.

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Cults, Witchcraft and False Religions

 

Sherry Barrett: Nixing the Nightmare

It is hard to imagine how a person could end up in such a self-destructive state. Sherry says that there was nothing unusual about her home life, so what was it that made her obsessed with death?

The Blumes: The Open Doors of the Occult

A fascination with tarot cards and crystal balls almost destroyed their lives.

Debbie Bowen: Ousting the Poltergeist

"One night when I was asleep, I woke up and it sounded like a man with heavy boots was walking across that floor and then walking down those steps," says Debbie.

Tamelyn Carmon: Sick of the Dark Side

Tamelyn got so immersed into the occult that it actually made her physically sick. One day, it got so dark that she called The 700 Club for prayer. Tamelyn gave her life to the Lord that day and saw results almost immediately.

Sandra Clifton: From New Age to New Life

Recovering from an abusive marriage, Sandra searched for power and significance in the occult. After an awesome encounter with God, Sandra turned from new age to a new birth in Christ.   

Ellie Davidian: Beyond the Veil - Iranian Muslim Discovers Christ

"According to Islamic teaching, you cannot execute a virgin girl, so what they do is they rape them, and they call it temporary marriage. That is what happened to my 16-year-old friend -- and they executed her," recounts Ellie Davidian.

Derek Grier: Finding a New Nation: A Conversion to Christ

Derek Grier saw Christianity as nothing but a white man's religion. He embraced the teachings of Islam and could not be convinced otherwise. It would take a powerful encounter with Christ to change his mind and his heart. .. And that's just what he got.

Jeff Harshbarger: The Devil Inside

Jeff Harshbarger was only in the third grade when his parents bought an ouija board. It seemed like a lot of fun until he found out that it was no game.

Vanessa Holland: The Wild Child of God

Vanessa grew up with hippie parents who introduced her to a world of drugs and sex. She later learned that “free love” was not the road to peace.

Gerald Jones: Dead Man Walking

The doctors gave Gerald Jones a death sentence when his HIV turned into AIDS. Life looked like it was coming to an end, but that’s when Gerald received a phone call that changed everything.

I Married a Muslim: Katrina's Incredible Story

Scott Ross sat down with Katrina, author of Married to Muhammed, to learn more about her 14-year marriage to a Muslim, her brave escape, and her new life today.

Julie Morgan: A Spiritual Housecleaning

An unholy presence was living in Julie’s house, and she had no idea that she was the one who brought it there.

Dean Ogden: A Supernatural Showdown

Interest in the Ouija board drew Dean Ogden into the paranormal, but he had no idea what he was up against.

Jerry Rassamni: "From Jihad to Jesus"

A fierce enemy of Christians and Lebanese militant Muslim used to be accurate descriptions of Jerry Rassamni. He wanted to disprove Christianity by searching the Scriptures. However, he found a loving Savior instead.

Sarah, the Teenage Witch… No Longer

Sarah was deep into the occult and thought her suicide was the only way to find peace. Then she met two girls in college who helped her discover a new life.

Shalom Serene: Worshipping the Right God

Shalom spent most of her life searching for peace. As a teenager, she began to dabble in witchcraft, hoping the power of magic would bring her the serenity she desperately longed for.

The Smiths: The Medium, The Drunk, and the Savior

She had visions that kept her up at night. He was drowning his misery in alcohol. The Smiths were about to meet Someone who would change their lives forever.

Teresa Sutherland: Addicted to Horror

Teresa soon became addicted to the fear she had tried so hard to avoid. She began to crave the horror movies and books that scared her

Shawn Patrick Williams: Dancing with the Devil

His reputation as a drug dealer grew and so did his obsession for power. Then all hell broke loose when Shawn Patrick found a friend in the Church of Satan.

Jerimae Yoder: Quest for Truth

Jerimae Yoder was born into a religious family, but it wasn't until he was an adult that he discovered he'd never had a real relationship with God.

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Physical Healing

 

Brock Alcock: Free To Be a Teen

Most 14-year-olds look forward to playing high school varsity sports. Not so for Brock Alcock. He had a rare blood disorder. But this didn't stop him from making the wrestling team.  

Moe Altamuro: Healed from the World Trade Center Cough

Moe Altamuro was among the first responders to at Ground Zero recovering survivors. What he didn’t know at the time was that there was a hidden danger beneath the twisted mounds of debris -- toxic fumes.

Marvin Andrews: Kicking the Pain Away

Professional soccer player Marvin Andrew's career was on the line. With every injury thrown his way, surgery was never an option. He believed God for healing.

Cindy Asmus: God Stilled Me -The Testimony of a Parkinson's Sufferer

At age 44, Cindy Asmus’ life turned upside down. The doctor told her she had Parkinson’s disease. As a Christian who faithfully served as Sunday school teacher and worship team member, Cindy wanted to know why God would let this happen.

Cynthia Azevedo: The End of a Painful Journey

Cynthia Azevedo thought her walking would improve after a successful hip replacement surgery. Instead, a complication from the surgery resulted in three years of difficulty that baffled her doctors.

Brittany Bakenhaster: Brittany Has a Deathbed Visitor

Little Brittany Backenhaster had been sent home to die peacefully in her own bed. As she lay unconscious, the King of Peace paid her a visit.

Karen Becker Goes Toe-to-Toe with God

Karen Becker didn’t consider the suffering from an infection in her big toe a big deal, until it served as a reminder of something even greater.

Marypaul Bom: Vanishing Vertigo

Marypaul Bom's normal day at work went upside down when she started feeling the symptoms of a debilitating disease.

Maribel Boone: He Can Do It for You

Maribel Boone suffered from horrendous migraines. It was so bad that she was even sensitive to light. It had been four years... could the Lord heal her from such a persistent pain?

Harriet Brabham: The Impossible Made Possible

For 80-year-old Harriet Brabham, the situation couldn’t have been worse. She grew increasingly unsteady on her feet each day...

Hannah Bryant's Healing

Karen and her husband Chris named their premature, one-pound little girl Hannah. They were told that she wouldn’t survive. But incredibly, Hannah held on.

Kim Bushey: Stop The Spinning

It seemed like there was no solution to her debilitating problem, until one day she heard something amazing on The 700 Club.

The Cabreras: Step of Faith Heals Woman with Swollen Feet

Hope Cabrera and her husband, Valentine, were on a trip to Raleigh from their home in Charlotte, North Carolina, when Hope, who was pregnant at the time, noticed that her feet and ankles were swelling.

Nancy Caffee: Grandma Cheats Death

With her rare disease, Nancy’s chances for survival were not good, but that didn’t stop this grandmother from praying for a miracle.

Healing: Diane Caffell

Diana’s hand and wrist were healed through a Word of Knowledge given by Terry.

Kriste Chase: Honey, I'm Pregnant!

It's hard to imagine life without little Noah. Yet, with one Word of Knowledge, this miracle baby was fashioned in his mother's womb.  

Elizabeth Cobb: 'He Touched Me'

For Elizabeth Cobb, ten years past without relief from sinus headaches. She feared the pain would never go away. That was before she watched The 700 Club.

Alysa Conselyea: Refusing to Let Go of God's Grip

After a year and a half in and out of natural and drug induced comas, she was miraculously healed from a brain infection, and married the boyfriend who stayed by her side through her illness.

Sandra Cruz: No Small Healing

After suffering with allergies for four years, Sandra Cruz began to wonder if God really cared.

Scott Cust: I Gave God My Wrestling

He’s a state champion wrestler and a mean cook. However, in the blink of an eye, Scott Cust could have lost it all.

Roy Davidson: A Doubting Thomas Gets Healed

When Roy Davidson was only 31, his doctor told him he had the worst case of multiple bleeding ulcers he’d ever seen. After a specialist’s examination, it was clear that surgery was not an option.

Andy Delbridge: Death-Defying Faith

Andy Delbridge was diagnosed with the most deadly form of cancer. He and his wife Nancy thought that was the worst news but more was to come.

A Healing for Emma

Her headaches were so bad that she couldn't work. One day she founder herself watching a Christian program from the United States called The 700 Club, and God touched her.

Patti Foster: My Only Constant

Patti survived a horrific car accident and sustained traumatic brain injury that doctors said would leave her a vegetable. She says the Lord woke her from a six-week coma and healed her from permanent brain damage.

Andrew Franklin: Small Chance

Eight-year-old Andrew Franklin had a stroke on the left side of his brain. Doctors doubted much of a recovery. Andrew’s family prayed and believed that Andrew would recover and against all odds, he has made a near 100% recovery.

Maria Fratacci: Freedom from Pain

Maria thought she’d tried everything to get rid of her severe migraine pain…everything except the One Source that would cure her forever.

God's Platform for Healing

Orteil Gay not only sprained her foot, she also severely twisted her back in a freak accident. When traditional medicine couldn't get her back on her feet,Orteil found relief through the supernatural hand of God.

The Gays: The Word and the Promise

A prophetic word said that Robert and Stacy Gay would have a baby girl. However, the doctors found no life in her womb.

Ed Gibson: How to Heal a Failing Heart

Ed Gibson thought he was headed for a family vacation at Disney World. He had no idea he was actually headed for a heart attack.

Leticia Gutierrez: Beating Back Pain

It seemed like there was no solution to her debilitating back pain, until one day she heard something amazing on The 700 Club.

Lessie Hall: No More Nerve Pain

Lessie Hall suffered from a pinched nerve that caused pain in her left shoulder and arm. But then God chose to heal her through a word of knowledge given on The 700 Club.

Carl Hanton: Surviving the Ride of his Life

One bad trip on Carl Hanton's motorcycle almost ended his life. With a ruptured spleen and a loss of blood, he was in the hospital for three weeks. Things looked bad but Carl was a faithful 700 Club watcher...

Marilyn Harper: 'Blessings Like This'

Marilyn Harper took a bad fall while walking her dogs in the woods. She prayed with Pat Robertson for healing and was given relief from her pain.

Allie Harriager: That Healing Was For Me!

Ailie experienced sudden debilitating migraines that kept her incapacitated until God chose to heal her.

Candace Henry: Healed from Hepatitis

Candace Henry remembers how a routine visit to the doctor took a different turn. “I was traumatized. I felt so good. How could I be sick?”

Tekoya Hester: To Dance Again

A young vibrant girl suffered pain in her shoulder and arm from a car accident until the Lord healed her. Now she is back to her energetic lifestyle of working out and hip hop dancing.

Wayne Higgins: The Cry That Cured Cancer

Wayne Higgins had always counted on himself for success in life. Then after reading through the New Testament, he realized he needed God in his life. What he didn’t know, was he would have to depend on God in ways he never imagined.

Word of Knowledge: Douglas Hilton

Douglas’ neck and shoulder were injured. He received healing through a Word of Knowledge given by Kristi Watts.

Margaret Hurtado: Nineteen Years of Pain End with One Word

When Margaret Hurtado had surgery to remove a cyst from her hand, the complications were horribly painful. But it turned out that the solution to her suffering was remarkably simple.

Paul Janssen: A Psalm to Remember

Chuck and Shelley Janssen slept soundly until the police called with the news that their son, Paul, had been in a terrible accident. As Paul lay unconscious, Chuck sought the Lord for hope and he was given a particular Psalm to pray.

Mark Jones: Finding God in the Balance

Mark is a successful cancer survivor, but the tumor in his chest left him with some equilibrium problems that only God could heal.

Patricia Jones: How He Healed Me

Patrica Jones is an ordinary woman with an extraordinary testimony. She wants to share with you how the Lord delivered her from pain.

Victoria Justiniano: Fighting Cancer on Her Knees

Victoria Justiniano was one busy lady! Author, singer, pastor’s wife, counselor... Vitality was her middle name until grabbing a bite for lunch stopped her dead in her tracks.

Phyllis Kidd: A Pure Heart for Healing

Terry Meeuwsen gave a word of knowledge for someone with celiac disease. Phyllis knew in her heart that it was for her.

Dan Kirk: When Life's a Blur

Dan Kirk's eyesight was slowly slipping away from him. He was just content to get through the day. However, his wife, Fran, wouldn't give up on his miracle.

Ann Leffler: The Crippled Will Walk

She was healed from arthritis in her legs.

Cindy Lewis: The Breath of Life

A chronic sinus infection made pain an everyday issue in Cindy Lewis's life. Doctors had given up and medications seemed not to work. However, Cindy watched The 700 Club faithfully, and one day she received a word that was a breath of fresh air.

The Lowrises: A Healing Confession

John Lowris knew that confessing his sins was the only way to healing but it also meant telling his wife something that could destroy their marriage.

Ludmila: Suffering in Silence

This Ukrainian woman lived in pain for almost four decades without any hope of help.

Heather Mabbott: A Marathon Miracle

Heather's doctor sent her home with a grim report and a bottle of anti-inflammatories. But after God's healing intervention, Heather now runs marathons.

Michelle Mabie: An Overnight Change

Michelle was already suffering with lower back and leg pain when she developed an ulcer. That additional pain practically incapacitated her, making it impossible for her to play with her 2-year-old.

Nasir: Healed from Within

Nasir prayed and asked the Lord to come into his life. At the moment, he felt electricity pass through the paralyzed side of his body.

The Maples: Faith for the Impossible

The doctors told Denise she might need crutches for the rest of her life; however, Denise and her husband Steve had a miracle in mind.

Wendy Moore: Wrestling Lou Gehrig

Lou Gehrig's Disease threatened to take away everything that the Moore family treasured. Is it possible to be healed from this nerve-damaging malady that has no survivors, according to doctors? Just ask Wendy Moore.

Little Miracle Morgan

Morgan Moeller loves to run and play just like other eight-year-olds. It wasn't always this way. Against all odds, she miraculously recovered from diabetic ketoacidosis.

Andrew Nelson: A Walking Miracle

Andrew was healed of gangrene in both lower legs and feet right before they were scheduled to be amputated.

Olia: A Double Dose of Healing

Olia endured immense pain, but felt God's healing relief after praying with a 700 Club prayer counselor.

Evangeline Osborn: The Word that Changed It All

Evangeline Osborn used to lie awake at night in absolute pain. Today, she’s able to laugh and play with her family. What changed?

Ian McCormick: The Sting of Death

Ian McCormick had always felt at home in the depths of the ocean, reveling in the mysteries and majesty of the deep. But one day, the lurking power of the sea literally took him by the arm. And reckoning with the forces of nature became a struggle for life.

Christopher Phelps: God in the Operating Room

"As a scientist, I have to look for explanations. I can tell you that there is no explanation except that whatever Chris and his wife did, the power was there."

In Sickness and In Health: The Love Story of Johnny and Janice

When Johnny and Janice met, it was love. Then the dream shattered when, at the age 32, Janice was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Johnny could have left, but he decided to stand by his woman until a miracle came.

The Popes: A Blessing in Reality

What made TLC’s While You Were Out come knocking on the door of the Popes? When this decorating crew came to redo their basement, little did they know that the Popes had already received the greatest blessing of all.

Russell Prewitt: A Speedy Recovery

Russell experienced excruciating pain in his shoulder after a motorcycle accident. When Russell cried out to God for healing, God surprised him.

The Roberts: Healed by the Grace of God

Bill and Toni were both medical professionals. However, when Toni was diagnosed with cancer, they needed more than just textbook knowledge to get them through.

Andrea Roussel: No More Bad Hair Days

At the age of four, Andrea was born with an incurable autoimmune disease and lost all her hair. Then 20 years later, she met a janitor who prayed for her to be healed.

Art Sanborn: Faith That Restored a Quadriplegic

Missionary Art Sanborn was paralyzed after a surfing accident broke his neck. He was told he would live the remainder of his days in a wheelchair. But Art had faith to believe he would walk again.

Sarah Seward: The Divine Sore Throat Cure

Sarah had been struggling with a sore throat for two weeks. Even the emergency room couldn't offer her relief. Only the Great Physician could give her the healing she so desperately needed.

Brent Sigman: Like Fire in the Bones

The joints of his former soldier ached due to his excessive physical training for the military. He would soon experience a healing that no one could explain.

Deena Spagnoi: Never Give Up

See how this marathon runner continued to race even after cancer claimed one of her legs.

The Sting: A Miracle for June

When a wasp sting caused her fingers to swell, June was about to cut her grandmother's heirloom rings. Then, out of the blue, the 700 Club called. Find out what happened next.

Roy Sasscer: … But Now I See

A devastating diagnosis… an unshakeable faith… The stage was set for Roy Sasscer’s miracle.

Sharon Schaible: 'He Comes Through'

Sharon Schaible of eastern Kentucky doesn’t hesitate to pick up the phone when she needs to pray with someone. Who does she call? Her steady source of encouragement -- CBN’s prayer counseling center.

Donna Sikes: A Head-On Collision with Healing

Car accidents happen every day but not many result in a cancer diagnosis. This was Donna Sikes’ fate until she learned about God’s “Infinite Power.”

The Smileys: Blind Eyes and a Purple Heart

Tiffany received the call that every military wife fears. Her husband Scott Smiley was injured in Iraq. See how they faced the ultimate test of their faith in God.

Judy Snipes: Miracles, Two for One

Judy Snipes suffered with pain in her upper neck and jaw for over 18 years.

The Stacys: In the Fight of His Life

Leukemia in newborns is very rare but somehow Ethan Stacy was born with it. According to his doctors, he would die from it. So his family began the painful process of preparing for his death until a miracle happened. The 700 Club Producer Ken Hulme tracked Ethan’s remarkable journey.

Anita Steenkamp: A Birthday Spill Leads to a Healing Surprise

Just imagine. It’s your birthday, and a pleasant day at the beach ends in a trip to the ER. It happened to Anita Steenkamp, and she knew just what to do.

David Sumrell: Reading, Writing, & Beating Cancer

David Sumrell is active in his Greek orthodox church in Norfolk, Virginia. He loves to tell people that God had great plans for him and those great plans involved a miracle.

Susie Tait: Drive-By Deliverance

Susie Tait never had a doubt that she'd go from terminal to totally healed. She gave up on driving the wheel of her life and watched God move.        

The Tanzarellas: A Double Word of Knowledge

Cosimo and Pricilla Tanzarella of South Africa received two miracles while watching The 700 Club. She is healed of knee pain, and he is healed of Parkinson’s.

Vickie Tarver: Like Brand New

She had acid reflux and a hiatal hernia that sent her on a frightening trip to the emergency room. The medication wasn’t working but a Word of Knowledge was waiting to change her life.

Healing: Majorie Tolbert

Marjorie was healed of blindness in her left eye after a Word of Knowledge from Gordon Robertson.

Barbara Torra: God Still Heals Today

For eight months, Barbara Torra lived in pain, but she believed that God would heal her.

Jeanie Traub: A Recipe to be Cancer-Free

Jeanie Traub was devastated when she was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. She searched for a second opinion and discovered a healing recipe straight from the Bible.

Christina Valka: The Sound of Faith

Christina Valka had problems with her ears almost from birth. Doctors could do nothing for her. When it was discovered that her eardrum was ruptured, 10-year-old Christina decided it was time to take a step of faith.

Gordon Vitus: Back in the Driver's Seat

After a terrible car accident, Gordon Vitus suffered back and leg pain for nine years. He had surgery and tried chiropractor treatments, but that didn't help. Then, one day Gordon turned on the TV and discovered instant relief.

Mark Wade : The Ringing Stopped

Mark had suffered with loud ringing in his ears that caused him to miss out on life. But then God chose to heal him through a word of knowledge.

Kristi Watts: 'Would You Heal Me, Lord?'

When the doctors told Kristi that her leg injury would kill her chances of running her big race, Kristi turned to the only One who could give her a second opinion.

Ted Webster: Twenty Years of Pain, One Miracle

An accident with a drunk driver left Ted Webster with damage to his body that doctors thought would last a lifetime. What they didn’t know was that God was at work in Ted’s life.

Toni Worthen: A Prayerful Power Surge

Imagine suffering with migraine headaches every week for six years! You’ve taken medicine, but it’s not working. That’s what happened to Toni Worthen until God sent her a miracle…

The Wrobels: When God Promises a Child

From the age of 13, Jeanne was told she’d never have children. She married Mike as an adult and forgot her dreams of motherhood… but God had other plans. For anyone who ever believed a promise was impossible, this story is for you.

Lori Young: Neck Deep in Healing

Lori Young was cleaning her house when the accident happened. She was using an extension pole to clean a high-beamed ceiling. Her neck was tilted back for an extended time, in which she cracked a vertebra. With no health insurance and no doctor, Lori was in need of a miracle.

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Family Restoration

 

The Agostos: A Marriage Revival

Rafael's addictions pushed everyone away from him. Even his wife, Linda, said, "He loved the drugs more than his family -- that’s how I saw it.”

The Aitkens: Island Vows Renewed

The Bahamas, the number one tourist spot in the world, has beautiful beaches and breathtaking sunsets. But living here holds a hidden danger. They call it "island fever." It's the lure of sex, drugs, and non-stop good times. Island fever trapped Troy Aitken at an early age.

The Andersons: Forgiving the Prodigal Spouse

What leads a woman to have an affair? And how could her husband take her back? Ron and Nancy Anderson found the answers they needed in Jesus Christ.

The Backuses: Striking Out at Home

Rosco Backus was a man who cared more for baseball than his family. Then after his salvation his wife wanted a divorce. Could prayer bring them back together?

Mike Barrett: Taking a Risk on God

Mike Barrett was addicted to adrenaline and loved extreme sports. His life was even
moving fast, until reality hit him hard.

The Bryants: A Christmas Miracle of Marriage Restoration

In 1988, Deborah and Clayton had the coldest winter of their relationship... but it wasn't because of the weather.

Graham's Prodigal Grandson Comes Home

How does the grandson of Billy Graham reject everything he was raised on? He doesn't, for long.

Ingrid Lee: Restoration after Abuse

Ingrid Lee suffered from abusive relationships in silence. However, her tears were not hidden from God.

The Lowes: In and Out of Love

She was a stripper. He had an anger problem. The Lowes’ marriage was explosive from the start and was headed for divorce court until one Easter morning.

Matt and Tiffany McClain: Couples Who Pray, See Results

Matt and Tiffany McClain took the "Share the Prayer" challenge and have seen the positive results of their prayers. Now they are expecting a child.

Jason Roy: My Hero, My Dad

Despite his impressive list of accolades, Building 429 lead singer Jason Roy is most amazed at how God has used his music to change the life of his own father.

The Ruggerios: Learning to Trust Again

Steve cheated on his wife Laurie for years before she found out. They were forced to decide the fate of their marriage, and their choice may shock you.

The Shrivers: After the Affair

On the surface, Gary and Mona Shriver had it all together. They loved each other; they were active in their church. But there was a ticking time bomb that threatened to destroy everything.

The Stewarts: Re-Married for Better or Worse

They walked down the aisle and straight into divorce court. By the end, Michael and Michelle couldn't stand each other. So why did they get married again?

The Strattons: The Broken Marriage

Scott had a bonafide sexual addiction. Paula had enough and kicked him out her house. But she never let go of God’s promise.

Glen Suma: Addicted to Love

When Glen's father lost his job and the bank took everything that they owned. Glen, then 13, was having a very hard time accepting his family's new circumstances. When Glen turned 17, he lived on the streets.

Tullian Tchividjian: Graham's Prodigal Grandson Comes Home

How does the grandson of Billy Graham reject everything he was raised on? He doesn't, for long. A rebellious childhood led Tullian straight to the loving arms of His Heavenly Father. And now, he has a testimony to share with the church he pastors.

Wright-ing His Wrongs

Former NFL star Alexander Wright reveals a history of physical abuse from his childhood that he carried into his own marriage. He and his wife eventually accepted Christ, but he still struggled for years to find freedom from his abusive past.

 

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Drugs, Alcohol and Addictions

 

Ron Brown: Facing the Music

As his wife walked out the door, she told Ron Brown, “I love you. But I just can’t watch you kill yourself.” Would it be enough to keep him off drugs?

Thaddeus Bruce: Saved by Little Faith

Thaddeus Bruce started using crack at age 21. He felt hopeless, until a little girl named Faith came along to pray for him. Today, he is totally set free and has a new wife and job.

Lorna Effler: Creating Revelation Art

“We would do drugs for days,” she says. “It was always a time of wanting more.” See how Lorna Effler came down from her high and into the gracious arms of the Father.

Finally Out of the Business

Jemal Farrell sold heroin on the streets of Baltimore. His lust for money put his family in harm's way – that is, until a TV preacher set him straight.

Mike Farris: Worship Therapy

This gospel blues singer was deep in the darkness of drugs. See how Mike Farris eventually saw the light.

Anthony Gonzales: Prodigal Hip-Hop Son

Anthony Gonzales grew up believing in God. Closely timed deaths of his mother and his twin brother put him in a spiritual tailspin to drugs and alcohol. His father never stopped praying for him.

Biking According to Jim

In the midst of chrome and black leather, you can tell that biker Jim Hamilton lives for something more than a cross country ride. He now ministers in the Dakotas and leads an outreach at the Sturgis Bike Rally.

Josh Hamilton: A Rookie's Rise to Recovery

He was a minor league player with a major league problem. And at home, Josh Hamilton was about to strike out. Then, his wife got a message from God...  

Huey Harris: Saved By a Vision of God

Huey Harris is a former crack dealer. He got saved after he had a vision and today he’s a pastor.

Saving Laurie Ishii

From Asian street gangs to trading sex for drugs, it’s a miracle that Laurie Ishii is still alive. But she is and ministering the Gospel to God’s lost children on the streets.

Dave Jenson: Coming Home

Although he was raised in a Christian home, David became an alcoholic. Then, God sent him two friends to show him the way back home.

Brian Jones: Drunken Past Bright Future

Drunk and behind the wheel, Brian killed another person. He did time in prison and began to read the Bible. There, he accepted Christ and his life was changed forever.

Kat Jordan: Little Girl Lost

Kat Jordan was at the wheel with a crack pipe in her hand and the cops on her tail. She says, “I was going to pull over, but I panicked and I just stepped on the gas.”

Kevin Kyle: Blessed Beyond Measure

After three DUIs landed him in prison and brought a divorce, this rock and roll guitarist was ready for a change.

Michael Leahy: Internet Porn Addiction Cost Him Everything

He lost his wife, family, friends and job because his life was steeped in internet porn. He then began an affair. Now he's free and warns others how dangerous this secret can be.

Shawn McDonald: A Hippie Reborn

Abandoned by his parents, he was lost in a world of endless raves and dealing drugs. See how God gave this singer a spiritual high.

Frank Perez: At the End of His Rope

After being introduced to drugs early in life, Frank Perez’s life was controlled by them for 24 years. His addiction almost cost him his life and that ultimately led him to seek Christ.  

Keith Pintar: Like Son, Like Father

After the death of his mother, Keith did not get along with his father. Keith wanted to kill himself, but God had other plans. Not only did God change Keith's mind on life, but He also used Keith to impact his father's life.

Bill Roam: Escaping the Pain

He was an abused child who escaped by taking drugs. Once Bill gave his life to God, he became a model husband and wrote Christian songs for a band.  

Dale Shiffman: When Baseball Goes Bad

Dale Shiffman had dreams of playing big league ball that did not quite pan out. But his career as a freelance photographer for the Pirates got him close to the action - and to the players.

Ben Stacy: The Comeback Missionary Kid

Missionaries Roger and Penny Stacy did everything they knew to do to provide a loving home for their family. Yet loneliness and depression took their son on a dangerous journey of drug use.

Nick and Shane Sterner: Like Father, Like Son

Nick and Shane Sterner are a father and son team who started using drugs together. Shane got busted and decided to
enter a drug-rehab on one condition... his dad would join him.

Jennifer Strickland: You See the Real Me

It seemed like a dream come true but becoming a top fashion model wasn’t what Jennifer thought it would be.

Deshawn Tatem: Touched by an Angel at the ATM

DeShawn Tatem, a drug dealer, was about to commit murder. Just before he executed his plans, he ran into a woman who had a special message for him.

Mike Thornton: A Life of Surrender

He became a male prostitute to pay for his drug addiction. But beyond the pain and the shame, he found a Love who could truly redeem him.

Dying in the High Life: The Salvation of Danny Velasco

Danny Velasco lived the high life as a celebrity hair and make-up artist until drugs had him living on the streets of New York City. In this David Kithcart interview, Danny tells The 700 Club how the Lord rescued him from nearly going insane.

Holly Wagner: A Home in Christ

By Holly's winner smile and cheerful disposition, you'd never know that this Regent University student was once homeless and addicted to alcohol.

Barry Washington: A Drug Dealer Set Free

He was a drug dealer who battled a fierce addiction. But Barry Washington’s life changed when he accepted Christ.

'Termite' Watkins: Knocking Out Addictions

It wasn't until former boxer Maurice Watkins stopped fighting God that he won the battle over his drug addiction.

Craig Weaver: The Repentance of a Repeat Offender

While other kids were in high school, Craig Weaver was in and out of jail. One day a Catholic nun would explain the gospel message in a way that brought this thug to his knees.

Randy Webb: Healing the Wounds from War

A tortuous tour in Vietnam left Randy Webb paranoid and addicted to the rush of shooting up with drugs. As his sanity slowly slipped away, so did his family. Suicide suddenly seemed to be his only solution.

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Miracles

 

Carly Baynor: Not That Innocent

Carly Baynor’s family didn’t realize this mild-mannered teen was living a double life until the night she didn’t come home.

Stephanie Beard: Walking The Walk

Stephanie Beard was 16 when her car hydroplaned and turned upside down. The medical community believed she'd never walk. God healed her and she danced in less than a year from the accident.

The Benton Sisters: Remembering 7/7

It has been two years since three subways and a double-decker bus were bombed by terrorists in London, But forEmily and Katie Benton, the details remain as clear as the day it happened.

Jason Black: Peace in the Pain

As a budding opera star, Jason Black’s voice is his future. However, a freak accident is about to steal his dream and nearly take his life.

Scott Brown: With a Whole Heart

It would be the ultimate gift and sacrifice but that's exactly what Scott Brown needed to survive. This active, outdoors man who used to be full of life was hanging on by a thread. Would a heart donor come in time to save him?

Diana Burgess: Surviving the Crash

Diana Burgess has a story that will make your jaw drop. Her’s is a tale full of one miracle after another that would end so remarkably, she admits that it could only have been the hand of God.

Bush Family: The Amazing Birth of Baby Kaia

When Jimmy and Heather Bush learned they were pregnant for the second time, it was great news! But then, for no understandable reason, it seemed their hopes would be crushed...

The Carrs: A Baby Born Again

No woman expects to hear that she has colon cancer at age 30, but Dawn Carr soon learned that wasn’t the only thing growing inside of her.

Tony Davis: Unfinished Business on Earth

Tony was shot multiple times on an L.A. street and actually died. He says he went to heaven, only to be sent back to earth.

Yilma Gudini: The Writing on the Wall

Yilma of Ethiopia learned how to read supernaturally. One night, he had a vision and God simply gave this illiterate man the ability to read.

Elise Hester: The Big Faith of a Child

The driver of an SUV ran into a music store where 4-year-old Elise was sitting playing the drums. Jesus Himself picked her up and moved her to safety.

Hunter Ozmer: Hope for a Cure

In the midst of a fight for her life, Hunter Ozmer is a model of strength and encouragement for her parents.

Christopher Phelps: God in the Operating Room

"As a scientist, I have to look for explanations. I can tell you that there is no explanation except that whatever Chris and his wife did, the power was there."

Don Piper: At Heaven's Gate

Little did Don Piper know he would be late for the service that night--not just by minutes or hours, but by months--and before he got home, he would take a detour he would never forget.

The Resurrection of Isaiah Reed

Isaiah Reed's bright smile and warm disposition make it almost impossible to believe that 20 years ago, he was pronounced dead. In a drug deal gone bad, he was shot twice and stabbed 16 times. Today, he's alive, well, and sharing his testimony of his God-given life after death.

Mike Robie: Eleven Bullets, One Miracle

When Mike Robie stepped into his office one beautiful spring morning, he had no idea that his life was about to be turned upside down by two total strangers

Lois Ryder: And She Spoke to the Waters

After reading Pat Robertson’s book, Miracles, Lois Ryder was especially encouraged that God still performs the supernatural. Then she got a chance to put her faith into action…

The Seays: Fighting for His Life

Jonathan was a frail, premature baby. He was only able to breathe on a machine. However, Jonathan had not only one prayer warrior in his corner… but a whole prayer counseling center.

Fatuma Shubisa: Twelve Hours in Heaven

To Fatuma of Ethiopia, only one day stands out more than the day she died. It is the day she came back to life.

The Stephens: Always Wear a Helmet, Always Pray

It was a dangerous hill 11-year-old Auston sped down. He took a tumble that sent him to the hospital and sent his parents to their knees.

Lane Wood: On a 'One-Way' Road to Healing

Lane Wood rocks out with is band, One Way, but a near fatal accident almost took away his dreams and his very life.

 

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Divine Protection

AJ: Riding Out the Storm

As Hurricane Katrina had approached, AJ, Gracie Anne, and Mike decided to ride it out. It would become a battle against nature itself.

The Arnetts: Against All Odds

It is a mother’s worst nightmare. Terri turned on the news to see a horrific accident involving the bus that her son was on to go to camp. What unfolded next is nothing short of a miracle.

The Bernhardts: God in the Whirlwind

Kim is a loving single mom with a playful 4-year-old son, Evan. One day, while running errands around town, Kim says the skies grew strangely dark. Kim and Evan came face to face with a level 3 tornado.

Matthew Botsford: To Hell and Back

He was shot in the back of the head by a stray bullet. By all indications, Matthew Botsford was going to die. In fact, he actually did.

Richard Breland: A Church Still Standing

In the midst of the tragedy and chaos of Hurricane Katrina, glimmers of hope are bringing forth miracles. Richard Breland had seen two miracles in his life. Both happened at the Gulfport Church of God.

Beth Catania: Mercy in the Twister

"Literally, the house was starting at that moment to break, and then all I could hear was a screech as the phone went dead," says tornado survivor Beth Catania.

The Couillards: Letters from the Lost

As he sat in a dark cave in the Turkish ski slopes, Mike Couillard wrote, “My darling wife Mary, how I grieve at leaving you behind. I hate to come to that conclusion, but after eight days…”

Abraham Deng and The Lost Boys of Sudan

In the '80s, the Sudanese genocide forced thousands of children to flee their homes. Abraham Deng was one of them, but his story had a happy ending 19 years later.

William Lee Golden: Weathering the Storm

The Oak Ridge Boys have earned nearly 100 awards over 15 years including six Grammy Awards.  700 Club Reporter Mia Evans spent the day with baritone William Lee Golden to learn about his life and a tragic event that he and his family overcame.

Morris Goodman: In the Blink of an Eye

Suddenly Morris Goodman went from happy and healthy to a man whose life hung in the balance. See how he escaped death and earned the name "The Miracle Man."

The Greens on the Last Frontier of Faith

Have you ever fantasized about moving away from it all? That’s exactly what Tom and Penny did. They live in the heartland of Alaska, and The 700 Club's Chuck Holton is about to see what it's like to fend for himself.

Jim Hunt: Rescued in Thin Air

Ready for a day of recreational flying, Jim and his passengers encountered some unexpected circumstances during takeoff and the flight turned life-threatening.

Frank Icenhour: A Night on Open Water

Just two summers ago, shark sitings and reports of shark attacks dominated the news. With so much danger in the waters, how would you feel if you were stranded in the ocean by yourself over night? Fifteen-year-old Frank Icenhour didn’t have to imagine this scary scenario, he experienced it firsthand.

Immaculee: The Real Life of a Refugee

Read the dramatic two-part series on Immaculee, a simple woman who survived the horror of the Rwanda genocide.

A Daring Escape from Katrina’s Flood Waters

Hurricane Katrina flooded Pass Christian, Mississippi, last year. Follow David Kithcart as he heads down south to see how they’re doing now.

Stephen Kirkpatrick: Lost in the Amazon

When Margaret Hurtado had surgery to remove a cyst from her hand, the complications were horribly painful. But it turned out that the solution to her suffering was remarkably simple.

No Greater Love: The Story of Carrie and David McDonnall

Most Americans would never go into the Middle East, but for the McDonnalls, it was like a second home. Their devotion to the Arab Muslims led them to give the ultimate sacrifice...

The McLeans: A Miracle for Christmas

For the McLeans, skiing was the ultimate way to share the holidays together as a family. But on one Christmas outing, the dangers of bitter cold and hidden, snow-drenched trails promised only a desperate fight for survival.

Methu: Escaping Radical Islam: A Story of Martyrdom and Survival

Thousands of Indonesian Christians have lost their lives after attacks by radical Muslims. Christians have been left homeless, had their businesses and churches burned and been forced to renounce their faith. Methu and his family were among the Christians who found themselves running for their lives.

Gene Moe: Downing the Killer Bear - An Alaskan Huntsman's Tale

Gene Moe has been an expert huntsman in the Alaskan backcountry for more than 50 years. But nothing quite prepared him for a malicious attack by a Kodiak brown bear.

Always Faithful: The Story of Lance Corporal Joel Murray

Joel, a Marine, and family are convinced that prayer was instrumental in saving Joel from mortar fire during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Amber Nesbitt: A Christmas Miracle

It was doubtful that Amber Nesbitt would ever be normal again after a Christmas car accident. But her family never gave up their belief in miracles.

The Newkirks: Living on a Prayer

Kirk and Sally Newkirk of Gulfport, MS, decided to wait out the hurricane in their condo…but when they realized Katrina was stronger than they could bare, they put all their hope in the Lord. Tim Branson met up with the couple, as they visit what use to be their home.

Ethan Payne: "Angels Catched Me"

Two-year-old Ethan Payne fell out of a second-story window. Doctors worried he would have brain damage or never walk again. But through the power of prayer, Ethan was better within six hours.

Ashley Smith: An 'Unlikely Angel'

Ashley Smith was held hostage by a rapist and alleged killer. Go inside those chilling seven hours and learn how God used this near tragedy to set Ashley free.

Phil Snyder: A Mission of Mercy

It was a clear day for missionary Phil Snyder when a rock was hurled at his window and the shots rang out. What happened next would shake his faith and threaten his life.

Tony Stevens: A Marine on the Frontlines

Semper Fi. It means “always faithful.” It’s the motto of the U.S. Marine Corp and something Lance Cpl. Tony Stevens takes personally.

Dialing God: The Miraculous Rescue of Kayaker Jon Stockton

A quiet retreat kayaking off the coast of Hawaii goes awry for this vacationer, leaving him drifting for five long days on treacherous waters.

The Warrenders: On the Rocks Between Life and Death

It was supposed to be a fun family outing for the Warrenders but when Bruce climbed a 30-foot rock and got stuck on top, suddenly the fun was over.

Paul Weimer: Walking on Water

For more than 20 hours, Paul Weimer was a missing pilot in the bitterly cold waters of Alaska.

Ukrainian Preacher Remembers Religious Persecution

Since biblical times, Christians have sacrificed their lives for the sake of the gospel: Christians like Aleks Tyshkevich, who lived life in fear because of his Christian beliefs. "They tried to break my spirit by any means, and it was painful," Aleks says.

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Emotional Healing

 

Dionne Arceneaux: Learning How to Breathe Again

She was over eight months pregnant when her husband decided to leave her for another woman. What would you do? Dionne Arceneaux of Mesa, Arizona, faced this reality head on.

Ron Baptiste: An Untamed Heart

Ron Baptiste lived a life plagued with violence and drugs. He spent most of his life trying to fit into the world around him, but it wasn’t until he discovered the love of God that he achieved the acceptance he had always longed for.

Jennavave Barbero: A Role Model Tells All

Jennavave is a designer, former model, and major catalyst for redefining beauty in the fashion industry. She says she'd never be where she is today, if she hadn't run back home to Christ.

Sgt. Michael Belew: Finding God in the Army Again

Sgt. Michael Belew joined the military and walked away from God. See how the intense training of the Army ranger program brought him back to the Lord.

Allison Bottke's Spiritual U-Turn

"I was abused very badly in this foster home and locked in the closet for days at a time. I had a horrible fear of the dark," says Allison Gappa Bottke, who, at the age of 4, was abused as a foster child.

Bridget Coates: The Princess Within

She was one of over 11 children, raised in the projects and abused by relatives. No one thought Bridget Coates would amount to anything. Then one day she learned she was a daughter of the King, and everything changed.

Jada Collins: The Truth About Beauty

From the ashes of her childhood of abuse and insecurities, Jada Collins grew into a beautiful, confident, and forgiving woman of God and successful supermodel.

Kristin Depola: God Rescued Me

Ever felt like God hated you? Kristin Depola thought she had proof. When her father died, her world collapsed.

Natalie Grant: Her Heart Revealed

Christian singer Natalie Grant talks about her new CD, Relentless, and her struggle with bulimia.

Tammy Hanks: Freedom From Fear

Tammy's fears made her a prisoner in her own home until the Lord set her free.

Jackie Holland: Searching for the Perfect Man

"It started lightly, I guess. Just slap you, and then afterwards, he would say, 'I'm so sorry. I never wanted to hurt you.' And, I mean, I believed that." Until it happened again. It was a vicious cycle that Texan Jackie Holland couldn't break. It all started when she married her high school sweetheart at 15.

Lori: Dancing for an Audience of One

She lived and breathed ballet to the point where she starved herself to be thin. See what happened when God led Lori in the dance for her life.

Jennifer Mallan: Chasing Perfection

Jennifer Mallan was obsessed with being perfect. She had to be the smartest, the prettiest -- the girl who had it all together. However, in the midst of building this image of herself, she was falling apart inside. Read about her journey towards acceptance through God's unfailing love.

Julian Mayo: He Called Me by Name

The Mayos knew they should be in ministry but they felt stuck in a rut. That is until Julian heard the Lord call him… personally.

David Meurer: Behind the Laughter

He’s a comedian who pokes fun at the family life. But Dave's growing up was no laughing matter.

Doug Partain: The Love He Longed For

As Doug grew up, he wrestled to understand why his dad had to die. There were no good answers, so he blamed God.

Breaking the Bondage of Bulimia: The Story of Laura Schultz

"I remember sitting in a room with my mother and the doctor, and he looked at me and in all seriousness said, 'You need to prepare yourself that this is what your life is going to be like. You're going to be in and out of hospitals for the rest of your life. Eating disorders are not curable. Depression is not curable,' " Laura Schultz recalls.

Michelle Sprawl: The Living Truth Behind the Abortion Lie

Michelle thought her abortion would be a simple, in-and-out procedure. As a teen, she was not prepared for the devasting effects.

Rosa Tkachev: No Fear

This Ukrainian woman never outgrew her childhood fear of the dark. Now she’s living life without a nightlight. What brought her peace?

Sharon Trainor: When Reoccurring Pain Meets Everlasting Love

Sharon Trainor suffered emotionally and physically. No matter what she did, the pain kept coming back. She learned to live with it but God had other plans.

The Whites: Behind the Makeover

When the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition crew remade the Whites’ house, they gave them more than a new look. They helped in the healing process for a family that lost their spiritual leader.

Joyce Zounis: Born Again

Joyce grew up seeing abortion as an easy way out. Little did she know the toll it was taking on her body and her soul.

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Forgiveness

 

Haji Mohammed Ahmed: Seeing Double Visions

An imam who used to beat Christians and burn their Bibles is directed in several dream visions to change his ways and follow Christ.

Heather Gemmen: Finding ‘Beauty’ after Rape

She was sexually assaulted at knifepoint by a total stranger just inches away from her sleeping children. Then, when she found out she was pregnant, Heather Gemmen had to make the most difficult decision of her life.

Carol Johnson: Forgiving the Man Who Killed Tami

Carol Johnson’s daughter was shot three times in cold blood by her boyfriend. Now Carol stands face to face with the killer, and she has only one thing to say…

Bernadette Powers: ‘Power’ to Forgive a Murderer

“I remember seeing him laughing and then looking back at the baby. Then there was this emergency stop. It was so sudden. The next thing, I was looking down the barrel of a gun. Within seconds, my life was to change forever."

Luann Prater: Needed to Forgive

Luann was molested as a young girl by her youth pastor. She lost all respect for the church and sought her own way in life. After several marriages she read the gospel of John. She was stunned by the story of the Woman at the well and had a complete life turnaround. She is now a major Woman’s speaker and writer with Proverbs 31 Ministries.

 

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Salvation

 

Todd Beezley: I Sold My Soul to the Devil

"A 13-year-old child in the [hospital] bed next to me said, 'Everything will be OK with your leg if you just join my club.' I said, 'What club is that?' He said, 'The devil's club, but you've got to understand, once you've joined, there's no way out. And you can never tell anyone.' "

Levi Blatchford: A Mother’s Prayer for Levi

Levi Blatchford said, “Nothing would anger me more than hearing, ‘I’m praying for you.’ I felt like, ‘Every time you pray for me, something bad happens.’”

Kristy Burchard: God in the Graffiti

This graffiti artist/break dancer talks about how she got into a bad relationship, got pregnant, and then found redemption in Jesus Christ and a new lease on life.

David Choy: A Healing in the Key of Christ

David Choy’s life looks perfect as an award-winning composer and pianist. He loves his wife and children, but in the midst of this is a history of near tragedies that marred his life.

Legalism or Love: James Clay's Escape from the Sect

James Clay's mother left her husband, the father of her three children, to join a legalistic Christian sect. It was a decision that confused James' understanding of God for years.

Lance Foreman: Beyond the Prison Walls

Lance Foreman was the product of a broken home. As result he spent most of his time on the street dealing drugs. It was a road that led to a deadend and left him nowhere to go but up.

Mary Forsythe: Finding Life Behind Bars

She went from making big dollars as a pharmacist to making pennies mopping floors in prison. What went wrong? And why was she reading the Bible in a shower stall?

Ronnie Hall: Pieces of His Heart

Ronnie always wanted to be a firefigher. However his dream nearly got him killed. Read this inspirational story of a man who lost his leg but gained a new heart.

Al Hollingsworth: Who’s the Real Boss?

Al and Hattie Hollingsworth rose to prominence in the late ‘60s and ‘70s as business entrepreneurs. But, when misfortune struck their health and finances, they turned to the only one who could really help them recover.

Al Jandl: Living Proof

The robbery only lasted a few minutes, but for Al Jandl, those few minutes brought him right to death’s door.

Uncle Ray Jenkins' Divine Revelation

For years Ray Jenkins struggled in business until he found a new source of inspiration. Now, he has a new lease on life... And it only took a trip to hell and back.

Bryan Jennings: Riding the Waves With God

This young, professional surfer talks about how he got into surfing and about how God got a hold of him.

Meleah Jones: A Patient's Ploy Foiled

Meleah's painful childhood and misguided life led her to try to trick doctors into prescribing pain meds. The doctor saw right through her and prescribed Jesus instead.

Jared Legg: In the Line of Fire

Being inches from death made all the difference in Jared's life. Read how a near fatal police pursuit led him eventually to Promise Keepers and into the arms of Christ.

Steve Lillis: The Pastor Shoots Pool

He calls himself the Pastor of Pool, and Steve Lillis is taking the Gospel to the billiard hall.

Almetia Mack: The Battered Wife and The Loving Savior

Almetia was bruised, abused and staring down the barrel of a gun – pointed at her by her own husband. See how she escaped the cycle of domestic violence.

The McAdoos: Hoop Dreams Deflated

They were the king and queen of the court. Former college basketball stars Ronnie McAdoo and Janet Davis ruled the hoops. They both went pro, but once they married, life off the court became a battle.

Tommy McGouey: The Standoff

Surrounded by seven cops, a depressed Tommy McGouey had staged “the perfect suicide”. He drew his weapon fully expecting to be shot down. But God had other plans…

Michael Mead: XXL Heavy Weight Lifted

Michael used to weigh over 650 pounds. He simply loved eating -- a lot. Four hundred pounds left after Christ came into Micahel's life and changed his priorities.

Greg Montgomery: The Phone Call that Changed Everything

A diagnosis of MS leads a prodigal preacher’s kid to salvation and to an unexpected healing.

Mark Mynheir: Inside the SWAT

Cops, CSI, NYPD Blue, The Shield... Police dramas are all the rage on television. But Mark Mynheir knows the real story. He and his partner Ernie face the perils of law enforcement every day through the strength of Christ.

Ben Quinn: Free Falling into Grace

Skydiving is the greatest thrill but it can be the biggest risk. Ben Quinn had his license and was a pro. But even his experience couldn’t save him from a deadly accident at 4,000 feet.

Stephen Schimmel: Finding the Love of the Messiah

The one thing a boy needs more than anything else growing up is the love and acceptance of his father. Stephen had neither.

Diego Sedano: Nothing Left to Lose

It’s difficult to imagine the trauma of a child being ripped away from his mother. That’s exactly what happened to Diego Sedano. That tragedy sent him marching down a path of self-destruction until one fateful New Years Eve.

Ricky Sinclair: On the Run from God

Alcohol and drugs drove Ricky Sinclair to places he never thought he’d go, including prison. See how God turned his life in a different direction that led to redemption.

Ann-Lesley Smith: From Riches to Rags to Redemption

She had the world and the benefits that came with it, but Ann-Lesley Smith will tell you she was in hell.

Earl Smith: Jesus in the Jail Cell

You've got to be tough to make it in San Quentin State Prison but Earl Smith knows he has the Lord on his side. As the chaplain for California's oldest prison, Earl is telling these inmates how he was once in their shoes.

Frank Sylvia: Renegade Redemption

A man, a bike, and an open road. For some it’s the ultimate statement of freedom. For Frank Sylvia, it meant never having to answer to anyone.

Jim Tate: Changing an Irishman’s Heart

Jim Tate recalls, “I hated the Roman Catholics. We sung songs about it. We hate the pope... It’s a strange thing, because I didn’t know one Roman Catholic.”

Merry Christmas, Mr. Thomas

It would take a near-fatal accident for Rod Thomas to see the joy in Christmas. But that's exactly what God used...

Paul Tribus: Holy Joe in the Vietnam War

This Veteran’s Day one solider recalls the war that divided a nation, and how he found Jesus on the frontlines.

Heather Twitchell: A Teen's Brush with Death

Eighteen-year-old Heather Twitchell was heading on a collision course with disaster and like most teenagers she never saw it coming.

Anthony Walton: Through the Laughter and the Valley

Anthony Walton kept Nashville in stitches with his comedy routines. Yet, his criminal lifestyle kept him on the neighborhood watch. When his two worlds collided, Anthony needed more than a few good laughs to get him through.

 

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Suicide

 

Kristen Anderson: Suicide Interrupted

She tried to commit suicide by throwing herself in front of an oncoming train. Although Kristen is missing both legs, it is a miracle that she is still alive to tell her story. Kristen has appeared on Oprah and is studying Women's Ministry at Moody Bible Institute.  

Ron Roberson: Behind the News

Homeless and hopeless, Ron Roberson was a teenage runaway with little to cling to. Today, he's an L.A.-based anchor for one of the most respected news organizations in America. What took this man from the slums of southern California to the CNN news desk?

Lonna Vopat: An Unlikely Cinderella Story

When Lonna was a child, she suffered unthinkable abuse at the hands of family members and friends. As a teen, she dated men that beat her up. So it’s not surprising that by the time she was in college, she wanted a way out.

 

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