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Exchanged Security for God's Calling | 3:38

From a young age, Kevin desired financial security. He decided to become a doctor but then felt God’s calling into the ministry. After several successful years, again, Kevin felt God calling him away from his “comfortable” church and to plant a church in a tough neighborhood in San Francisco. This story can also be found in All the Places to Go featuring John Ortberg.

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High Hopes and Disappointment | 2:29

Jonathan had high hopes for his career. He assumed he would go straight into a position in his field, but instead, he ended up in a string of disappointing, temporary jobs. Even though Jonathan’s life is not where he thought it would be at this point, he is learning to trust God’s plan for his life and to follow Him daily. This real-life story originally appeared in Adulting with JP Pokluda. 

When God Provides | 4:04

After his son had a bad experience in public school, Erik began to pray for different options for his kids. He felt like God told him that He would bring a Christian school to his area—and that's exactly what He did. This story originally appeared in The Good Book with Deron Spoo and Kyle Idleman.

Trust God Always | 3:53

As a baby, Jordyn was diagnosed with a cancer that the doctors said would inhibit her from every having children. Not long after she married her husband, they found out they were pregnant. The doctors discovered Jordyn had a heart condition that could claim her life if she had her baby. She decided to trust God to take care of her and her child. This real-life story was originally featured in Fear and Faith with Trillia Newbell. 

Know God's True Character | 1:24

After her brother died, Theresa doubted God. He was supposed to be her protector—why did he allow tragedy in her life? She began to fear for her family and tried to protect them from pain. In the midst of it all, God taught her about His true character. This real-life story was originally featured in Fear and Faith with Trillia Newbell. 

Faith in the World of Fashion | 2:52

As a makeup artist in the fashion world, Lana knew she needed to live her faith out every day. She couldn’t keep it locked away in a closet. But showing God’s love proved to be riskier than she thought. This true story appeared originally in the series “Thriving in Babylon” featuring Larry Osborne.

When It All Falls Apart | 3:14

When his wife divorced him, everything Charley held dear fell apart. He cried out to God in his pain, but couldn’t see the purpose in these “closed doors.” As he began working through the hurt and his role in the collapse, he began see God in a new, more intimate light. This story can also be found in All the Places to Go featuring John Ortberg.

A Demotion and an Open Door | 3:50

Todd was living the American Dream. He had successfully moved up the corporate ladder and was living a typical, although somewhat selfish, life. When he was demoted at work, his world was crushed, but through the support of his small group he was able to see God open a door to start a non-profit company that raised 6 million pennies for charity (AIDS care in Africa). This story can also be found in All the Places to Go featuring John Ortberg.

Brittle Bones, Strong Heart | 3:51

Taylor Carpenter was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a condition giving her very fragile bones and from which she suffered many fractures and painful treatments. She often questioned why God would have made her this way and allowed all the pain in her life, but she knows that He has a purpose for her.

Life with Autism | 2:11

Steve and Kim faced the news that their two year old son had autism. In this real-life story, they reveal the pain, doubts and struggles they've experienced as they tend to his special needs and raise three other children.

The Giglio's Story of Passion | 4:09

In this real-life story, Louie and Shelley Giglio share their experiences as husband and wife in starting the Passion movement. They reveal the joys and trials in marriage and balancing ministry.