Story Behind

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Story Behind is a Christian podcast sharing true stories of God at work in the lives of ordinary people: from answered prayers and unexpected miracles to everyday heroes, extraordinary courage, and the good news happening in our world today. Each episode goes beyond the headlines to uncover the remarkable people, moments, and circumstances behind these stories. Discover how God is moving through people, families, and communities, and find hope in the places you might least expect it. From the team behind GodTube and GodUpdates, Story Behind brings you the good news worth knowing and the stories worth sharing. Follow each week to discover how God is still at work in our lives.

  1. 1d ago

    Couple Celebrating Diamond Anniversary Shares the Secrets to Long Marriage | Firefighters Adopt This Sweet Pup That Ended Up at Firehouse

    A very special couple is celebrating their diamond anniversary after 75 impressive years of marriage. They got together in 1951, and the happy couple is still in love after so many years.   AND   The newest member of the Fort Worth Fire Department isn't a firefighter. He has four paws, a wagging tail, and a heart that has already captured an entire station.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/celebrating-diamond-anniversary.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/firefighters-adopt-dog.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  2. 3d ago

    Stranger Reaches Out to Help a Family of Six Whose Van Was Stolen | Couple From Oklahoma Drive Their 100-Year-Old Car On Route 66

    When a family with six kids went on vacation on the Oregon coast, they only made it one full day before their van, with all their camping gear, 7 bikes, and a stroller, was stolen.   AND   A couple celebrated the 100th anniversary of America’s most famous roadway by driving Route 66 to California from Oklahoma.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/stranger-gives-family-van.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/driving-route-66-to-california.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  3. 6d ago

    Young Man Rings the Cancer-Free Bell, and Graduates High School | Lost Teddy Bear Goes on an Airport Adventure Before Returning Home

    A young man rings the cancer-free bell and graduates from high school, all on the same day.   AND   A little bear named Bobby had quite the airport adventure when his owner, 4-year-old Patrick, accidentally left him at the DFW airport before embarking on a family vacation.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/cancer-free-and-graduates-high-school.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/lost-teddy-bear-at-the-airport.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  4. Aug 12

    After 50 Years of Teaching, She Said Goodbye to Students | High School Throws Their 90-Year-Old Well-Loved Janitor a Birthday Party

    Everyone’s favorite teacher at St. Margaret School in Narberth, Pennsylvania, retires after 50 years, and it’s so bittersweet.   AND   A high school throws their 90-year-old, well-loved janitor a birthday party, and the students think he deserves more than what they could offer.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/teacher-retires-after-50-years.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/well-loved-janitor-birthday.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  5. Aug 10

    Community Welcomes Beloved Mailman Back After Beating Cancer | For 40th Anniversary, Utah Couple Decides to Bike 4,000 Miles Across Country

    Willie Stone is the “mailman of the century” after spending 40 years on the same routes in Henrico County, Virginia.    AND   Bliss and Robert Sawyer of Saratoga Springs, UT, recently set out on what may be their most ambitious journey yet: biking across America from Washington state to New Jersey.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/mailman-of-the-century.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/couple-bikes-across-country.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  6. Aug 7

    Father's Goal Lives On as Family Completes 365 Days of Playing Catch | Teacher and Fellow Students Support Young Girl Battling Cancer

    In March of 2024, Cory Wiederin of Ankeny, Iowa, found out he had cancer. He passed away in January of 2026 from a rare form of kidney cancer.   AND   When one of her students got diagnosed with a rare disease, a Virginia music teacher took a big step to support the young girl with cancer in a very special way.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/family-finishes-dads-goal.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/supporting-young-girl-with-cancer.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  7. Aug 3

    A School in Pennsylvania Buried a Time Capsule in 1976, They’ve Finally Opened It 50 Years Later | A Woman Battling Incurable Cancer Set Her Sights on Everest, and Made It to the Top

    In today's uplifting news, a Pennsylvania elementary school finally opened a time capsule that had been buried for fifty years. Claysville Elementary School in Claysville, PA, buried the capsule in 1976, and students and teachers gathered in the school auditorium to see what had been hidden away for half a century. Some students guessed correctly what would be inside, including money and old pencils. A former fourth-grade teacher who had taught at the school when the capsule was buried recalled placing a felt eraser and pieces of chalk inside. When the capsule was opened, it revealed Bicentennial coins, a two-dollar bill, photographs, newspapers, stamps, classroom supplies, and a congratulatory letter written to the students by then President Gerald Ford. A manual calculator from a math classroom was also inside, a device many of today's students had never seen before. To mark the occasion, the current students and teachers created a new time capsule to be buried and opened in 2076, continuing the tradition for the next generation. Ponder Some memories and traditions are worth waiting for, and they connect one generation to the next. Scripture "One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts." Psalm 145:4 AND Here are the show notes for this one: Woman Battling Incurable Cancer Set Her Sights on Everest, and Made It to the Top Summary A woman from the U.K. became the first female stage 4 cancer patient to climb Mount Everest, completing the climb for the second time in her life. The 50 year old exercise psychologist was diagnosed with incurable stage 4 breast cancer two years ago and has undergone radiotherapy, liver surgery, and a double mastectomy. She trained for an entire year to prepare for the climb, which she first completed over two decades earlier. Upon reaching the summit, she encouraged others facing cancer to keep taking steps forward no matter how difficult the journey. The coldest nights on the mountain proved to be the hardest part of the climb, as her body temperature dropped while she rested in her tent. She raised more than $100,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support during the expedition and also gathered research on how low oxygen levels affected her cancer markers, hoping her data could benefit future patients and doctors. She has also completed the Everest Marathon and climbed Mount Aconcagua, Elbrus, and Kilimanjaro, and she hopes her climb inspires others to believe they can accomplish big things despite their diagnoses. Ponder Facing a difficult diagnosis does not mean giving up on big dreams, and determination can inspire others walking through their own battles. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/woman-climbs-mount-everest.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/50-year-old-time-capsule.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  8. Jul 31

    Woman Walks Away with Only a Few Scratches after a Car Crashes through Her Windshield | A Simple Wrong Number Led to a Beautiful Friendship between Two Strangers

    A Texas woman survived a terrifying highway accident when a three-foot piece of rebar flew through her windshield and struck her glasses without leaving a scratch. She was driving through Flint, Texas, while delivering Instacart orders when a utility truck passed in the opposite direction and a piece of rebar came loose, flying directly toward her car. She had no time to react or move out of the way. The rebar sliced vertically through the windshield, hit her glasses, and landed in her lap, leaving her with only minor scratches. EMTs who responded to the scene told her she should not have survived the impact. She credits her survival entirely to God, saying she has no explanation for how she walked away unharmed. Ponder God can protect us in moments when there is no time to react and no way to help ourselves. Scripture  “For he will give you into the care of his angels to keep you wherever you go.” Psalm 91:11 AND A simple wrong number turned into a lifelong friendship between two strangers decades apart in age. Lauren Stevens, 24, began receiving text messages on her work phone meant for someone else, all addressed to "Vern Dog." Curious, she searched online and discovered the messages were meant for Verner, a 72-year-old San Francisco photographer who had spent decades traveling the world behind a camera. What started as a mix-up grew into a genuine connection as emails turned into phone calls, phone calls turned into video chats, and eventually the two were spending time together in person, singing karaoke and making TikToks together. As Verner struggled financially in an increasingly digital world, Lauren stepped in to help by sharing his photography online and starting a GoFundMe that raised more than $40,000 in his support. What began as a wrong number became a rare and meaningful friendship that changed both of their lives. Ponder True friendship does not check birth certificates, and it can arrive through the most unexpected circumstances, including a simple wrong number. Scripture "A friend loves at all times." Proverbs 17:17 To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! chttps://www.godtube.com/blog/woman-survives-bar-through-windshield.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/friendship-between-strangers.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Story Behind is a Christian podcast sharing true stories of God at work in the lives of ordinary people: from answered prayers and unexpected miracles to everyday heroes, extraordinary courage, and the good news happening in our world today. Each episode goes beyond the headlines to uncover the remarkable people, moments, and circumstances behind these stories. Discover how God is moving through people, families, and communities, and find hope in the places you might least expect it. From the team behind GodTube and GodUpdates, Story Behind brings you the good news worth knowing and the stories worth sharing. Follow each week to discover how God is still at work in our lives.

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  • Channel
    LifeAudio
  • Creator
    Story Behind
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    878
  • Rating
    Clean
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