God’s Goodness | Christian testimonies, hearing God’s voice, miracles, true stories, God stories

Shelly & Josh Hankins | God stories, faith stories, breakthrough, God encounters, faith podcast
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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. What If That Isn’t Actually Your Limit? | Terry Tripp | Ep. 132

    1D AGO

    What If That Isn’t Actually Your Limit? | Terry Tripp | Ep. 132

    There’s usually something we quietly accept as the limit. A weakness. A struggle. Something that never seemed to come as naturally as it did for everyone else. So we adjust. We build our lives around it… and stop expecting much to change. Dr. Terry Tripp, also known as Doctor Blue Duck, grew up unable to communicate clearly. People often had to speak for him. But he didn’t stay there. He worked relentlessly to improve. To read better. To communicate clearly. And in that process, God met him. Today, his voice is the very thing he uses to teach and lead others. Because the thing he once believed was the limit was never meant to be permanent. This is one of those God stories that makes you stop and ask… What if the thing I’ve accepted isn’t actually the end of the story? And if someone just came to mind… don’t ignore that. Send this to them. Connect with Terry Tripp Click HERE to learn more about Terry, his podcast, book, and resources. ************************************************************************* 🌿 Looking for a simple way to earn extra income from your phone while getting high-quality wellness products at member prices? Take a free tour of LiveGood to see how the membership works, how people are earning weekly commissions, and how you can get access to their supplement line. 👉 www.livegoodtour.com/GodsGoodnessPodcast

    53 min
  2. I Prayed… Nothing Changed | Waiting on God | Debra E. Johnson | Ep. 131

    MAR 10

    I Prayed… Nothing Changed | Waiting on God | Debra E. Johnson | Ep. 131

    When someone you love is struggling… and you can’t fix it. They keep calling you. You keep praying. And nothing changes. Not the next day. Not the next week. That’s the space Debra E. Johnson found herself in. In this conversation, Debra shares what it looked like to keep trusting God while waiting for answers—and the quiet ways God was still moving even when nothing seemed to change. If you’ve ever wondered whether God hears you when your prayers feel unanswered, this faith story will help you see what might be happening when everything feels silent. These kinds of Christian testimonies remind us that even when we can’t see it yet, God is still at work. And if someone you love is walking through a hard season right now, this may be the encouragement they need today. Consider sharing this episode with them. Connect with Debra E. Johnson: If this conversation resonated, you can hear more real stories of God’s goodness on Debra’s podcast, Tell of His Goodness, where people share how God has shown up in their everyday lives. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TellofHisGoodness ************************************************************************* 🌿 Looking for a simple way to earn extra income from your phone while getting high-quality wellness products at member prices? Take a free tour of LiveGood to see how the membership works, how people are earning weekly commissions, and how you can get access to their supplement line. 👉 www.livegoodtour.com/GodsGoodnessPodcast

    35 min
  3. 130: What Helps a Marriage Grow (And What Quietly Hurts It) | Josh & Shelly Hankins

    MAR 3

    130: What Helps a Marriage Grow (And What Quietly Hurts It) | Josh & Shelly Hankins

    Not everything that seems like it should help your marriage actually does. In this episode, Josh and Shelly break down what they’ve learned firsthand—what strengthened their relationship, what quietly created distance, and what they didn’t realize until they were already in it. This isn’t theory. It’s what actually played out. They share the patterns that didn’t work, the shifts that made the biggest difference, and how small changes in how they communicated and showed up began to change everything. This conversation will help you: • Recognize what may be hurting your marriage without realizing it • Understand what actually helps a marriage grow over time • Make simple shifts that lead to real connection If you’ve ever wondered what really works in marriage—and what doesn’t—this episode will give you clarity.

    36 min
  4. 129: Husband Feels Distant? How to Reconnect and Fix It with Heather O’Brien

    FEB 24

    129: Husband Feels Distant? How to Reconnect and Fix It with Heather O’Brien

    Why does he feel distant… even though nothing big happened? You’re still talking. Still showing up. But something feels different—and you can’t pinpoint when it changed. This conversation with Heather O’Brien gets underneath emotional distance in marriage—where it actually starts and why it’s so hard to fix once it’s there. Because emotional disconnection doesn’t usually happen overnight. It often begins with something unspoken, unresolved, or unmet—and over time, that turns into withdrawal, resentment, and feeling alone in your own marriage. If you’ve been wondering how to fix emotional distance in your marriage, this will help you see where it began, what’s really happening underneath, and how to move forward. Don’t ignore that feeling—listen now and send this to someone you’ve been feeling it with. Resources: ✨️ Connect with Heather HERE ✨️ 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

    1h 2m
  5. 128: Why Your Marriage Feels Off (And How to Fix It) with Heather O’Brien

    FEB 17

    128: Why Your Marriage Feels Off (And How to Fix It) with 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
  6. 127: God Shut the Door. Now What? — Ali Jacaruso

    FEB 10

    127: God Shut the Door. Now What? — 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
  7. 126: Is This God or Just Me? How to Know for Sure — April Snook

    FEB 3

    126: Is This God or Just Me? How to Know for Sure — 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
  8. 125: Going Backward? You’re Actually Growing — Caitlin Childs

    JAN 27

    125: Going Backward? You’re Actually Growing — 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
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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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