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God’s Goodness Podcast is a Christian podcast sharing real stories of faith and how God is at work today—in ordinary lives, unexpected seasons, and journeys that don’t always make sense at first. Hosted by Shelly and Josh Hankins, each episode features honest conversations and modern-day testimonies from guests who have encountered God in real life. These stories include moments of healing, provision, obedience, restoration, and quiet faithfulness—often unfolding over time, not overnight. This podcast is for you if: You love Jesus but feel weary, uncertain, or stretched in your faith You’re walking through a season where answers aren’t clear You want encouragement grounded in real experiences, not formulas Rather than offering quick fixes, God’s Goodness Podcast creates space for authentic testimony—stories that help you recognize God’s goodness and trust Him in the middle of the journey. 🎧 New episodes released weekly on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms. 🙏 If this podcast encourages you, please follow, rate, and share. 💛 Want to support the ministry? Your generosity helps us reach more people with these incredible testimonies of faith. ➡️ Support the podcast. Find giving options, as well as opportunities mentioned in the show, here👉 https://hihello.me/p/77b08bb6-e070-4227-bd63-69a2dd2b958a ******************************************************************** 📩 Sign up for our emails here!👉 Join Our Email List Here ********************************************************************

  1. 128: When Something Feels Off in Your Marriage — Heather O’Brien

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    128: When Something Feels Off in Your Marriage — Heather O’Brien

    Nothing is technically wrong… but something feels off in your marriage. No conflict. No crisis. Just a quiet disappointment you haven’t named. This episode is for Christian wives who love God but feel tension in their marriage and aren’t sure why. When disappointment goes unspoken, it doesn’t fade—it reshapes how you see your spouse, yourself, and even God. If you’ve been looking for Christian marriage advice, clarity in your relationship, or understanding emotional distance in marriage, this conversation will help you recognize what’s already happening beneath the surface. Before resentment takes root, God often invites you to pause… and listen. In part one of this two-part conversation, Heather O’Brien (Heal with God Podcast) walks through where disappointment actually begins, how communication breaks down in marriage, and how to respond with clarity, faith, and truth. You’ll learn how to: • recognize early signs of tension in marriage • examine what you’re believing about your spouse • hear God’s voice in your relationship • and take the next faithful step—before it grows louder If you’ve been praying for clarity in your marriage but aren’t sure how to move forward, this episode will help you see what you’ve been feeling… more clearly. If this resonates, consider sharing it with someone who may be navigating similar challenges in their marriage. Resources: ✨️ Click here for Heather's website and resources ✨️ Click here for the Pray for Him and Pray for Her book set by Amanda Hayhurst ✨️ Click here for The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian ✨️ Click here for The Power of a Praying Husband by Stormie Omartian

    1 hr
  2. 127: When God Shuts It All Down — Ali Jacaruso

    FEB 10

    127: When God Shuts It All Down — Ali Jacaruso

    What do you do when life looks successful on the outside—but something inside still feels unsettled, tense, and hollow? This episode is for anyone who loves God yet quietly wonders why peace hasn’t followed obedience. Ali Jacaruso shares from a season when achievement, spiritual substitutes, and constant striving offered relief that felt convincing—but never lasted. What seemed like peace on the surface couldn’t reach the deeper unrest her body and soul were carrying. When God intervened, it wasn’t subtle. Everything she relied on began to fall silent, forcing a decision: keep accepting temporary calm, or trust God when He removes what once felt secure. What followed was not instant clarity, but a slow restoration of identity, safety, and trust—rooted in the kind of peace only God can give. As the conversation unfolds, you’ll recognize why striving can keep the body on edge, how counterfeit peace can mask deeper misalignment, and why God sometimes grows quiet before restoring true peace beneath the surface. This episode invites you to trust God when He’s rebuilding you from the inside out. If this met you where you are, consider sharing it with someone who may be walking through a similar season. Ali is offering a free gift for listeners who want to go deeper. You’ll find access HERE. Resources from this episode: Connect with Ali Jacaruso and explore the resources she mentioned HERE. ******************************************************************** 🌿 Curious about earning extra income and getting access to top-quality health and wellness products at affordable prices? Take a free tour of Live Good and see how you can enjoy great products and a simple, powerful business opportunity — all from your phone! 👉 www.livegoodtour.com/GodsGoodnessPodcast ******************************************************************** ✨ Feel Your Best with LifeWave! ✨ At God’s Goodness Podcast, we love sharing stories of faith, miracles, and God’s goodness! Part of that journey includes caring for the incredible bodies He’s given us. That’s why we’ve partnered with LifeWave—a company using light to support wellness in a whole new way! LifeWave’s phototherapy patches, like X39, are designed to naturally enhance energy, improve overall well-being, and help you feel your best. Want to learn more? Check out our Linktree! 🔗 Explore LifeWave Here Disclaimer: LifeWave products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Because feeling good is just another way we get to experience God’s goodness!

    1h 3m
  3. 126: Is This God or Just Me? — April Snook

    FEB 3

    126: Is This God or Just Me? — April Snook

    Have you ever felt God nudging you — but wondered if it was really Him or just your own thoughts? In this episode, April Snook shares a real moment where she had to trust a quiet inner prompting from God while facing financial pressure and uncertainty. With only $30 for groceries and two small children at home, she stood at a decision point: dismiss the thought… or act on it in faith. This conversation gives language to a question many believers carry: How do I recognize God’s voice with confidence? You’ll hear what His guidance can sound like in everyday life, how faith grows through practice, and how God responds when we choose to trust His leading. This episode is for anyone who wants greater clarity, confidence, and peace in hearing God’s voice. If this encouraged you, consider rating the podcast so more people can encounter God’s goodness. APRIL'S BIO & LINKS: For 25 years, April has taught how to do real life with the REAL God through speaking, podcasting and coaching, using inspirational and instructional personal stories that stir a deeper thirst for Him. Connect with her here: Instagram TikTok Facebook The Well House Life Website ******************************************************************** ✨ Feel Your Best with LifeWave! ✨ At God’s Goodness Podcast, we love sharing stories of faith, miracles, and God’s goodness! Part of that journey includes caring for the incredible bodies He’s given us. That’s why we’ve partnered with LifeWave—a company using light to support wellness in a whole new way! LifeWave’s phototherapy patches, like X39, are designed to naturally enhance energy, improve overall well-being, and help you feel your best. Want to learn more? Check out our Linktree! 🔗 Explore LifeWave Here Disclaimer: LifeWave products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Because feeling good is just another way we get to experience God’s goodness! ******************************************************************** 🌿 Curious about earning extra income and getting access to top-quality health and wellness products at affordable prices? Take a free tour of Live Good and see how you can enjoy great products and a simple, powerful business opportunity — all from your phone! 👉 www.livegoodtour.com/GodsGoodnessPodcast

    52 min
  4. 125: When Growth Feels Like Going Backward — Caitlin Childs

    JAN 27

    125: When Growth Feels Like Going Backward — Caitlin Childs

    Have you ever stayed faithful—and still wondered, Why do I feel like I’m going backward? This episode is for believers who kept praying, obeying, and trusting God, only to find old thoughts, fears, or patterns resurfacing after a season of spiritual momentum. Caitlin Childs returns to share a deeply personal stretch of her journey when growth didn’t feel victorious—it felt confusing. Instead of rushing the process, God met her there, gently revealing that what felt like regression was actually part of maturing faith. You’ll hear how God walks with us through seasons where clarity fades, emotions quiet, and obedience continues without instant reassurance. If you’ve questioned whether you’re failing—or being formed—this conversation offers perspective, permission, and renewed confidence that God is still at work. If someone you love feels tired, discouraged, or quietly questioning their progress with God, send them this episode—it may be the reminder their faith needs in this season. Here's the Amazon link for Caitlin's newest book! If you want to check out Caitlin's 1st appearance with us that's blessing so many, click HERE. ******************************************************************** ✨ Feel Your Best with LifeWave! ✨ At God’s Goodness Podcast, we love sharing stories of faith, miracles, and God’s goodness! Part of that journey includes caring for the incredible bodies He’s given us. That’s why we’ve partnered with LifeWave—a company using light to support wellness in a whole new way! LifeWave’s phototherapy patches, like X39, are designed to naturally enhance energy, improve overall well-being, and help you feel your best. Want to learn more? Check out our Linktree! 🔗 Explore LifeWave Here Disclaimer: LifeWave products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Because feeling good is just another way we get to experience God’s goodness! ******************************************************************** 🌿 Curious about earning extra income and getting access to top-quality health and wellness products at affordable prices? Take a free tour of Live Good and see how you can enjoy great products and a simple, powerful business opportunity — all from your phone! 👉 www.livegoodtour.com/GodsGoodnessPodcast

    54 min
  5. 124: When We Step Out, God Shows Up | Erica Meads

    JAN 20

    124: When We Step Out, God Shows Up | Erica Meads

    What happens when you stop waiting to feel ready and choose to obey God anyway? This episode speaks to believers who love Jesus but hesitate when obedience feels uncomfortable, awkward, or costly. In this conversation with Erica Meads, you’ll hear what faith looks like when it’s lived out loud—praying for people, stepping toward those in need, and trusting God to move when you move first. Erica shares moments where broken fingers were healed through prayer, where people encountered Jesus and became believers, and where simple obedience became God expanding His Kingdom right here on earth. This isn’t a story about having all the answers. It’s about trusting God enough to act and watching His goodness show up through everyday faithfulness. If you’ve been wondering what obedience really looks like in real life, this episode will give you clarity, courage, and a next step. Share it with someone who’s been praying for the courage to obey. ******************************************************************** ✨ Feel Your Best with LifeWave! ✨ At God’s Goodness Podcast, we love sharing stories of faith, miracles, and God’s goodness! Part of that journey includes caring for the incredible bodies He’s given us. That’s why we’ve partnered with LifeWave—a company using light to support wellness in a whole new way! LifeWave’s phototherapy patches, like X39, are designed to naturally enhance energy, improve overall well-being, and help you feel your best. Want to learn more? Check out our Linktree! 🔗 Explore LifeWave Here Disclaimer: LifeWave products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Because feeling good is just another way we get to experience God’s goodness! ******************************************************************** 🌿 Curious about earning extra income and getting access to top-quality health and wellness products at affordable prices? Take a free tour of Live Good and see how you can enjoy great products and a simple, powerful business opportunity — all from your phone! 👉 www.livegoodtour.com/GodsGoodnessPodcast

    58 min
  6. 123: Obeying God With No Backup Plan | Christina Smith

    JAN 13

    123: Obeying God With No Backup Plan | Christina Smith

    What if God asked you to walk away from something successful—with no backup plan? This episode is for anyone who’s paused mid-prayer, felt resistance rise in their chest, and wondered if obedience is really what God is asking right now. If you’ve ever hesitated before a step that didn’t make sense—or delayed a decision because the future felt too uncertain—this conversation will meet you there. Christina Smith shares a real-life faith testimony of obeying God’s clear instruction to close a successful business after more than 17 years—before she understood what was ahead. What unfolds is a faith journey shaped by surrender, steady trust, and learning to hear God’s voice without relying on certainty. This episode speaks to the moment when faith becomes personal—when trusting God isn’t theoretical, but required. If you’re standing at a crossroads and need reassurance now, this conversation will remind you that God goes before you—and can be trusted even when the future feels unclear. If this episode encourages you, share it with someone who may be wrestling with obedience—and consider rating the podcast to help more people encounter stories of God’s goodness. Find Christina and her podcast/resources HERE ******************************************************************** ✨ Feel Your Best with LifeWave! ✨ At God’s Goodness Podcast, we love sharing stories of faith, miracles, and God’s goodness! Part of that journey includes caring for the incredible bodies He’s given us. That’s why we’ve partnered with LifeWave—a company using light to support wellness in a whole new way! LifeWave’s phototherapy patches, like X39, are designed to naturally enhance energy, improve overall well-being, and help you feel your best. Want to learn more? Check out our Linktree! 🔗 Explore LifeWave Here Disclaimer: LifeWave products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Because feeling good is just another way we get to experience God’s goodness! ******************************************************************** 🌿 Curious about earning extra income and getting access to top-quality health and wellness products at affordable prices? Take a free tour of Live Good and see how you can enjoy great products and a simple, powerful business opportunity — all from your phone! 👉 www.livegoodtour.com/GodsGoodnessPodcast

    56 min
  7. 122: Why Some Battles Keep Returning with Heather O’Brien

    JAN 6

    122: Why Some Battles Keep Returning with Heather O’Brien

    If God has already forgiven you, why do some fears, reactions, or inner battles keep coming back no matter how hard you pray? That question is where this conversation begins. As we stepped into a new year, there was a clear sense this was how God wanted us to begin. Not with striving. Not with performance. But with healing. In this episode of the God’s Goodness Podcast, we sit down with Heather O’Brien to talk about a truth many believers have never been taught. Deliverance is for everyone. And no matter how long you have been following Jesus, you never outgrow the need for it. Healing and freedom often unfold as a gentle, ongoing work of the Holy Spirit. Heather shares from lived experience how she functioned well on the outside while carrying anxiety, emotional numbness, and unresolved trauma. She walks through the biblical process God used to bring healing, including how to recognize what is not from Him, how to break agreement with it, and how to invite the Holy Spirit to restore what was affected. This conversation offers clear, scriptural steps toward freedom. If your heart is open to receiving these truths, this episode will bring clarity, direction, and renewed hope for what God is healing in you. This is one of those episodes meant to be listened to slowly, prayerfully, and honestly. Listen now. Follow and rate the God’s Goodness Podcast to help more listeners find freedom. Share this episode with someone who may be quietly wrestling with the same questions. And if you are able, support the show. (Link in About section) Your generosity helps these conversations reach hearts at the right time. To connect with Heather O’Brien and join her free monthly coaching workshop, visit HERE. To listen to the Heal with God podcast, click HERE. ******************************************************************** ✨ Feel Your Best with LifeWave! ✨ At God’s Goodness Podcast, we love sharing stories of faith, miracles, and God’s goodness! Part of that journey includes caring for the incredible bodies He’s given us. That’s why we’ve partnered with LifeWave—a company using light to support wellness in a whole new way! LifeWave’s phototherapy patches, like X39, are designed to naturally enhance energy, improve overall well-being, and help you feel your best. Want to learn more? Check out our Linktree! 🔗 Explore LifeWave Here Disclaimer: LifeWave products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Because feeling good is just another way we get to experience God’s goodness! ******************************************************************** 🌿 Curious about earning extra income and getting access to top-quality health and wellness products at affordable prices? Take a free tour of Live Good and see how you can enjoy great products and a simple, powerful business opportunity — all from your phone! 👉 www.livegoodtour.com/GodsGoodnessPodcast

    54 min
  8. 121: It Didn’t Start With Faith with Tracy Morgan

    12/30/2025

    121: It Didn’t Start With Faith with Tracy Morgan

    Not all faith journeys look the same. But like a race, what matters isn’t where you start - it’s that you do. Some begin early. Some begin late. And some don’t look like they’ll ever begin at all. If coming to faith felt harder for you than it seemed to for others - or if belief came slowly through skepticism or resistance - this episode will help you make sense of your story. Tracy Morgan didn’t grow up believing in God. She thought Christians were naïve. The first time she ever stepped into a church, she didn’t come seeking God - she picked up a Bible out of curiosity and quietly judged the people around her for praying. That day, the church stopped to pray for a newborn baby who wasn’t expected to survive. About a month later, Tracy returned and came face to face with the baby they had prayed for - alive and well, now home with his mother. What followed wasn’t instant belief, but a slow unraveling of resistance through kindness, patience, scripture, and time. And in the process, Tracy began to understand God - and the power of prayer - in a completely new way. By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with clarity and relief - a way to see your own journey not as delayed or broken, but meaningful from the very beginning. If this resonates, follow the podcast so you don’t miss stories that help make sense of faith when it doesn’t start easily, leave a review to help others who feel behind find reassurance, and share this episode with someone who may think it’s too late to begin. _____________________________________ ✨ Feel Your Best with LifeWave! ✨ At God’s Goodness Podcast, we love sharing stories of faith, miracles, and God’s goodness! Part of that journey includes caring for the incredible bodies He’s given us. That’s why we’ve partnered with LifeWave—a company using light to support wellness in a whole new way! LifeWave’s phototherapy patches, like X39, are designed to naturally enhance energy, improve overall well-being, and help you feel your best. Want to learn more? Check out our Linktree! 🔗 Explore LifeWave Here Because feeling good is just another way we get to experience God’s goodness! _____________________________________ 🌿 Curious about getting access to top-quality health and wellness products at affordable prices while earning extra income at the same time? Take a free tour of Live Good and see how you can enjoy great products and a simple, powerful business opportunity — all from your phone! 👉 www.livegoodtour.com/GodsGoodnessPodcast

    52 min
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God’s Goodness Podcast is a Christian podcast sharing real stories of faith and how God is at work today—in ordinary lives, unexpected seasons, and journeys that don’t always make sense at first. Hosted by Shelly and Josh Hankins, each episode features honest conversations and modern-day testimonies from guests who have encountered God in real life. These stories include moments of healing, provision, obedience, restoration, and quiet faithfulness—often unfolding over time, not overnight. This podcast is for you if: You love Jesus but feel weary, uncertain, or stretched in your faith You’re walking through a season where answers aren’t clear You want encouragement grounded in real experiences, not formulas Rather than offering quick fixes, God’s Goodness Podcast creates space for authentic testimony—stories that help you recognize God’s goodness and trust Him in the middle of the journey. 🎧 New episodes released weekly on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms. 🙏 If this podcast encourages you, please follow, rate, and share. 💛 Want to support the ministry? Your generosity helps us reach more people with these incredible testimonies of faith. ➡️ Support the podcast. Find giving options, as well as opportunities mentioned in the show, here👉 https://hihello.me/p/77b08bb6-e070-4227-bd63-69a2dd2b958a ******************************************************************** 📩 Sign up for our emails here!👉 Join Our Email List Here ********************************************************************

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