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Petra (Czech Republic)

Petra (Czech Republic)

  • October 31, 2019
  • Death of motherDeath of someoneGod and meJesusJesus, a relationship with HimLIFE EVENTS AND CIRCUMSTANCESMotherMother, deathMother, illnessRELATIONSHIPS AND ROLESSkeptical about GodUncategorized
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Meet Petra

Petra talks about her devastation when her mother died. She had called out to God to help, but when nothing happened, she thought about God no more. In her grief, she met some Christian friends and she was very drawn to their kindness. Over time, she realized that it was the love of God in them. At a Christian event, God allowed Petra to see Him clearly for the first time. She believed that Jesus died on the cross on her behalf. She delights in the personal relationship she has with Jesus, and He provides comfort and rest for Petra when she thinks about the loss of her mother.

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Petra’s story was produced by Moving Works, Austin, Texas, USA. 

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October 31, 2019 0

Meredith (USA)

Meredith (USA)

  • April 29, 2019
  • Christian upbringingChristian upbringing, reject itFeeling like a failureGod and meSkeptical about God
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Meet Meredith

Merideth knew the gospel growing up but into adult years she describes pushing God away and following sinful choices. She had doubts about God, and life got close to breaking point for her through a set of circumstances. Following her marriage and becoming a mom, Merideth started attending a church and Bible study. Through that, she understood that God is willing and able to forgive her for her sins. She placed her faith in Jesus’ work on the cross and now has freedom knowing she is forgiven.

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

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April 29, 2019 0

David (USA)

David (USA)

  • March 26, 2019
  • CareersCareers, armyChildhoodChildhood, from a violent homeChildhood, traumaticChristiansChristians, dislike or hostilityGod and meHostile towards GodTraumatic eventTraumatic event, childhood
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Meet David

David describes a very traumatic upbringing which made him think God couldn’t exist. David joined the army and devoted his life to it. He shares how he hated Christians and Christianity. However, God intervened in David’s life and through a radio broadcast, God opened David’s eyes so he could see how much God loved him. David responded and placed his faith in Jesus’ work to make him right with God. Though David has been through difficult circumstances, he feels unburdened and knows God loves him. He is passionate about telling others about what Jesus offers them too.

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

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March 26, 2019 0

Lisa (USA)

Lisa (USA)

  • February 21, 2019
  • Angry with GodEmptinessGod and meReckless lifestyleSkeptical about God
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Meet Lisa

Meet Lisa. Lisa shares her early life felt empty and unstable. She tried to fill the void with drugs and alcohol. After her twin brother was killed in a train accident she had anger towards God and became an atheist. Despite a successful career, Lisa continued to make reckless choices and this affected her ability to parent her young son. Lisa describes how God took her at her lowest point and she trusted in Christ’s work for the forgiveness of her sins. God gave Lisa a new start and now she has Jesus as her source of stability.

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

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February 21, 2019 0

Jim (USA)

Jim (USA)

  • January 18, 2019
  • AtheismCancerCancer, leukemiaThe Gospel (God's message to the world)The Gospel - believing itThe Gospel, skeptical about the gospel
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Meet Jim

Jim is a magician. He talks about how he had a skeptical mind and thought that the idea of God was make-believe. Jim describes his experience of life-threatening leukemia and the search for a blood donor. God used the experience of needing blood from another person to help Jim understand the gospel and the blood sacrifice of Christ and the new life we have in Him. Jim is thankful for what God allowed in his life, as He used it to show Jim truth.

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This story was produced by I Am Second, Franklin, Tennessee, USA.

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January 18, 2019 0

Phil (USA)

Phil (USA)

  • December 17, 2018
  • Answers to lifeAnswers to lifeFind GodGod's identityIs Jesus God?RelativismSPIRITUALITY AND SKEPTICISM
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Meet Phil

Phil’s philosophy about life started out as ‘if you think its true, then it’s true’. But after someone challenged his thinking Phil became overwhelmingly restless searching for concrete truth and the answers to life. He wanted to know for sure if God existed at all, and if Jesus was God. Phil was drawn to go to church. From the pastor’s message, God gave Phil the faith to believe in Jesus Christ. Phil now has a personal relationship with Jesus and the certainty he longed for. Phil explains how the Bible can stand up to any scrutiny.

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Phil’s story was produced by Anchored North, Anaheim Hills, California, USA.

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December 17, 2018 0

Lore (USA)

Lore (USA)

  • December 12, 2018
  • Feeling distant from GodGod and meSkeptical about GodThe Gospel (God's message to the world)The Gospel, confusion about it
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Meet Lore

Lore describes some difficult things that happened to her growing up – her brother was tragically killed and her parents divorced. She felt lonely, but that loneliness was overcome when she joined a very welcoming church. She describes hearing the gospel at church but never really understood about Jesus, His death and her sin. Her deep sense of lack of peace came to a climax when she told her pastor (and employer) that she had doubts about God’s existence. Shortly thereafter she gave up her whole life and moved to another state just so she could sit in on a Bible study run by Jen Wilkin. There, reading Genesis 1:1, God revealed Himself to Lore and she believed the truth of the gospel. Over the next few months reading the book of Genesis, Lore came to a rich understanding of God and her own sin.

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Lore’s story was produced by Revive Our Hearts, Niles, Michigan, USA.

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