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Jimmy (USA)

Jimmy (USA)

  • October 26, 2019
  • Find GodForgiven by GodForgiven by GodGod and meGod's identityIs Jesus God?JudaismSalvationSinUncategorized
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Meet Jimmy

Jimmy has a background of outstanding intellectual achievement and career success. Yet he says those things all fade compared to knowing Jesus Christ his Savior. Jimmy was brought up in the Jewish faith, yet an encounter with a Christian at College – resulted in Jimmy seeing himself as a sinner for the first time, in need of God’s mercy. Jimmy was brought under massive conviction for using pornography. Jimmy trusted that Jesus shed His blood to secure the forgiveness of his sins.

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This story was produced by One For Israel, Colleyville, Texas, USA.

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Deb and Dave (USA)

Deb and Dave (USA)

  • May 14, 2019
  • Child, illnessChild, illnessChildrenCopingCopingCoping in a crisisCoping in a crisisIllness of someoneMy Christian lifeMy Christian life, coping with trialsThe Gospel (God's message to the world)The Gospel - applying it to me
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Meet Deb and Dave

Deb placed her faith in Jesus Christ as a child. When she met Dave as a young adult, Dave did not know God personally. Dave asked Deb if she would date him. She said no but redirected Dave to undertake a Bible study. Following the Bible study, Dave received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Dave and Deb got married and had children. They talk about how God helped them through a very difficult time when their son was seriously ill. Dave changed his job to become a pastor. He shares how grateful he is to God for all God has done in his life.

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This story was produced by Lakeside Fellowship, Polk City, Iowa, USA.

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Craig (USA)

Craig (USA)

  • May 14, 2019
  • Baby, deathChildrenDeath of a babyDeath of someoneMy Christian lifeMy Christian life, coping with trialsReligious lifeReligious life, going through the motionsReligious life, rule following
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Meet Craig

Craig describes going through the motions of religion and not knowing what was in the Bible. He attended a new church where he began to study the Bible. He understood what Jesus did for Him and placed all his trust in Jesus for the removal of his sins. Craig talks about two tragedies that occurred for him and his wife – the death of their firstborn followed by a miscarriage. He shares what it’s like to go through those times knowing God’s in control and has a plan for his life.

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This story was produced by Lakeside Fellowship, Polk City, Iowa, USA.

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Jodi (USA)

Jodi (USA)

  • April 29, 2019
  • Death of fatherDeath of someoneDoing good deedsFamilyFamily member, illnessFamily member, illnessFatherFather, deathI thought I was a ChristianIllness of someoneMy Christian lifeUncategorizedWorks-based religion
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Meet Jodi

Jodi describes growing up around the gospel without ever really understanding it. She encountered tragedy when her dad died, and her grandma’s health deteriorated to the point that she couldn’t recognise family. Jodi was struck by how close her grandma was to Jesus, and her certainty about heaven. God showed Jodi that she didn’t know how to get to heaven. After completing a Bible study Jody believed the gospel and placed her faith in Christ. Now she knows she has eternal life.

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This story was produced by Soteria Church, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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Jun and Bernie (Philippines)

Jun and Bernie (Philippines)

  • March 8, 2019
  • CatholicismHusbandHusband, problems because of my Christian faithMy Christian lifeMy Christian life, adversity from husbandThe BibleThe Bible, lack of knowledge
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Meet Jun and Bernie

Jun and Bernie are from the Philippines but went to Australia for employment. They believed they needed to do good things to be saved, and they prayed to Mary. Both Jun and Bernie started to feel restless – that they were not growing in their faith. They heard the gospel and Bernie trusted in Jesus Christ to be her Lord and Savior. She started reading the Bible and learning, but Jun made fun of her. Bernie prayed for her husband’s salvation. In time Jun did receive Christ also. Jun talks about the order that Jesus brings to his life, and how Christ has brought his family closer.

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This story was produced by MBM Rooty Hill , Sydney, Australia.

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Phil (Australia)

Phil (Australia)

  • March 5, 2019
  • SelfishnessSpiritualitySpirituality, indifferenceThe BibleThe Bible, lack of knowledge
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Meet Phil

Phil talks about how he was living for himself. He had no interest in spiritual things until a friend encouraged him to read the Bible. Reluctantly, Phil started doing Bible study with his friend. He talks about how scripture made sense to him. Phil believed that salvation comes through grace, and he understood it was all about what Jesus did for him – not what he could do for Jesus. Phil shares that he no longer lives for himself but puts Christ first, followed by his wife and son.

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This story was produced by MBM Rooty Hill , Sydney, Australia.

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Paul (UK)

Paul (UK)

  • March 5, 2019
  • Answers to lifeAnswers to lifeChristianityChristianity, lack of knowledgeGod's identityIs Jesus God?
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Meet Paul

Paul explains how he did not grow up in a Christian home in the UK, and had no spiritual interests. He experienced a lot of emotional pain as a teenager because his brother got very sick and his father suffered from a terminal illness during Paul’s teenage years. Paul began a two-year hunt for God following a conversation with a Buddhist. He spent time comparing the different world religions, but in the end, concluded that Jesus was really God. In time, Paul understood he needed to receive Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Paul is now a pastor in Sydney, Australia. In this interview, he also shares some thoughts from pastoral life.

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This story was produced by MBM Rooty Hill , Sydney, Australia.

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Mark (Australia)

Mark (Australia)

  • March 4, 2019
  • AnxietyAnxietyAnxiety, generalChild, illnessChild, illnessChildrenFatherFather, closenessFather, illnessFather, illnessFather, strained relationsIllness of someoneParenting
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Meet Mark

In Mark’s interview he talks about how he became a Christian and how his relationship with God has helped him in different areas of his life, including parenting and anxiety. Mark shares that he did not have a good relationship with his dad growing up. His dad suffered from bipolar disorder which made life very unstable for Mark. Mark didn’t learn how to have a personal relationship with Jesus until he was an adult during a time when his stepson was gravely ill. He describes being with his stepson in hospital and praying to God with a Bible in his hand. A stranger walked past Mark and showed him the verses in his Bible he needed to know to receive Christ. Mark has embraced God’s fatherly love for Him, which has healed the void left by his relationship with his earthly father.

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This story was produced by MBM Rooty Hill, Sydney, Australia.

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March 4, 2019 0

Lucas and Teresa (USA)

Lucas and Teresa (USA)

  • March 4, 2019
  • God and meGod's plan for meMy Christian lifeMy Christian life, obedience
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Meet Lucas and Teresa

Lucas and Teresa share how they heard the gospel for the first time as teenagers, and how they placed their faith in Christ. Lucas describes how God led him into missionary work in Brazil. Teresa shares how she was reluctant for a while to follow God’s plan for their lives. Both Lucas and Teresa rejoice that God has given them opportunities to serve Him.

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This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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Monica (USA)

Monica (USA)

  • February 28, 2019
  • CatholicismChildrenChildrenChildren, have childrenGet marriedThe Gospel (God's message to the world)The Gospel - don't know it
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Meet Monica

Monica shares that she experienced neglect and a lack of love in her childhood. Monica grew up with low self-esteem, and she sought love through sexual relationships. Monica did not grow up knowing the Bible, and found it hard to understand. Monica joined the Catholic church as an adult. Despite regular attendance at church she still felt there was something missing. Monica was invited to a Bible-preaching church where she heard the gospel for the first time. Monica trusted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior. Monica knows that God has forgiven her for her past choices, including an abortion she had as a young woman. Monica shares she would have liked to get married and have a family, but she is content and happy serving in the National Guard. She trusts in God’s plan for her life.

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This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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