Beyond Coincidence Podcast

Sheila Layton
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Beyond Coincidence is a podcast exploring how the divine touches our daily lives. Hosted by Sheila Layton, the show shares powerful stories of people who have experienced undeniable moments of divine intervention, guidance, or inspiration. Through personal stories and uplifting discussions, each episode reveals how what seems like coincidence may be a higher power at work. Whether you seek comfort, inspiration, or deeper faith, Beyond Coincidence offers a space to connect with the miraculous in the ordinary.

  1. 6D AGO

    Ep 079: Watching for the Miracles | Denae Branch

    What if the miracle isn’t that your trials disappear… but that God keeps showing up in the middle of them? Denae Branch grew up in California with a diverse group of friends, strong opinions, and a typical teenage streak of rebellion. It wasn’t until attending EFY that she decided to ask for herself: Is there a God? And does He love me? The answer came in a way she has never forgotten—an overwhelming, warm, fiery peace that changed the direction of her life. That prompting led her to move in with her grandparents for a fresh start. Even her parents received confirmation it was the right decision. From a young age, she learned that God doesn’t just answer prayers—He orchestrates lives. Years later, during one of the hardest seasons her family had ever faced, Denae felt her heart hardening with anger and self-pity. Sitting in church one Sunday, as her bishop spoke about Job, she felt a quiet nudge from the Lord: Watch for the miracles instead of counting the losses. So she did. And they were everywhere. Promptings to list their home when it didn’t make sense. Guidance to a specific new house that became a place of healing. Small, steady reassurances that God was near—even when life felt chaotic. Now, after witnessing trauma that would shake anyone’s sense of safety, Denae has chosen not to grow quiet—but to grow bold. Her testimony is simple and steady: when we look for God’s hand, we find Him. And when we find Him, our trust deepens. If you’ve been focusing on what’s gone wrong, maybe this is your reminder to start watching for what’s going right. Listen to Denae’s story and ask yourself: Where has God shown up for me lately? #BeyondCoincidencePodcast #WatchingForMiracles #FaithInTheFire #TrustGod #SeeingGodsHand #TenderMercies #WomenOfFaith #HopeInHardTimes #ChooseFaith #GodInTheDetails

    25 min

  2. FEB 27

    Ep 078: From Heartbreak to Home || The Plan She Never Expected with Kamarie Edwards

    They were told they would never have children… and then a phone call changed everything. Kamarie Edwards grew up learning to cook from scratch, living a simple life in small-town BC, and trying to figure out her faith like many young adults do. After meeting her husband Derek, they faced devastating news early in their marriage—having biological children was unlikely. Years of fertility treatments, heartbreak, and unanswered prayers left Kamarie feeling angry at God and unsure of her faith. Just as they began to accept a different future, a temporary job took her to Regina for what was supposed to be only a few months. While there, a sudden phone call from a coworker changed their lives forever: her daughter had just had a baby and wanted Kamarie and Derek to adopt him. Kamarie now sees how every detour, delay, and disappointment led them exactly where they were meant to be. Years later, another unexpected call brought their daughter into the family too. Looking back, she can see a plan unfolding—one far different from the one she imagined, but more beautiful than she ever could have planned. If this story reminds you that life rarely unfolds the way we expect, listen to this episode and share it with someone who needs hope today 💛 #BeyondCoincidencePodcast #AdoptionStory #FaithJourney #GodsPlan #MiraclesHappen #TrustTheProcess #MotherhoodJourney #HopeInHardTimes #FaithStories #HandOfGod

    58 min

  3. FEB 20

    Ep 077: The Advocate’s Heart || Will Ewing on Justice, Mercy, and Seeing God in the Details

    What does a death-penalty defense attorney learn about God after a lifetime of defending people at their worst? Will Ewing has spent most of his career standing beside people who couldn’t stand alone—working as a public defender on homicide and death-penalty cases. Day after day, he stepped into courtrooms filled with pain, grief, and broken stories. Seeing God in that work wasn’t always easy. But over time, he began to notice something powerful: forgiveness in courthouse hallways… love between families who once stood on opposite sides… and the quiet reminder that every person is still a child of God. Long before his legal career, Will learned that God is in the details. After his mother passed away when he was just three years old, his father later married a widowed friend who had walked a similar path of loss. Two grieving families became one family of twelve. Looking back, Will sees the Lord gently weaving lives together to bring healing. Years later, a young man Will helped with a simple legal case spoke at his missionary farewell and compared Will’s advocacy to what the Savior does for all of us. That moment crystallized a lifetime of work: he hadn’t just been defending clients—he’d been practicing Christlike advocacy. Because at the heart of the gospel is the ultimate Advocate. One who speaks for us when we cannot speak for ourselves. Listen to this conversation and reflect: Where have you seen mercy, forgiveness, or quiet miracles in unexpected places? #TheAdvocate #JusticeAndMercy #GodInTheDetails #FaithInTheWork #ForgivenessHeals #ChildOfGod #SeeingGodsHand

    31 min

  4. FEB 13

    Ep 076: A Life That Continues to Inspire | Honoring Louise Zobell

    Some stories don’t end—they keep shining long after someone is gone. In memory of Louise Zobell, this special legacy episode of Beyond Coincidence, Sheila Layton sits down with Louise—a woman whose quiet faith turned into powerful humanitarian work through the Dominican Starfish Foundation. Louise shares how she went from being a stay-at-home mother to building homes, supporting education, and working toward a women’s shelter and orphanage. Throughout her journey, she continually recognized the hand of God guiding her path and opening doors she never could have imagined. As we remember Louise after her passing, this conversation stands as a beautiful reminder that a life lived in faith and service keeps blessing others long after we’re gone—making a difference one starfish at a time. Listen, remember, and share this episode with someone who inspires you to do good in the world. 💛 #BeyondCoincidencePodcast #LegacyOfFaith #WomenWhoServe #FaithInAction #HumanitarianWork #MakeADifference #InspiredByFaith #LeaveTheWorldBetter #StarfishFoundation #LifeOfService

    39 min

  5. FEB 6

    Ep 075: Heaven Fell Upon My Family || Kelsey Oldroyd on Grief, Trusting God, and Not Drowning in the Storm

    What do you do when God doesn’t change the outcome—but walks with you through the fire? Kelsey Oldroyd is a mother of four boys, a storyteller, and a woman who knows grief intimately. After 15 years of marriage, her husband Brian was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. In just nine months, cancer took him from a strong, mountain-man of a husband to hospice care—and then home to heaven. Watching the person she loved most decline was devastating. And for the first time, Kelsey’s will didn’t align with God’s. She didn’t want this story. She didn’t want this ending. And she had to ask the hardest question of her faith: If God takes Brian… can I still trust Him? Somehow, in the darkest season of her life, Kelsey felt closer to God than ever before. She and Brian chose—daily—to see God in all things. Because the alternative was anger that would consume them. Years earlier, the Lord had quietly prepared her. Through prayer journaling. Through tender warnings. Through images of God’s hands blessing her home—what she now calls a “big hug” from God before the storm. Through inspired decisions that later became undeniable mercies. After Brian’s passing, grief came in waves. On one overwhelming day, Kelsey watched the scene in The Chosen where Peter begins to sink—and Jesus pulls him from the water. The message was unmistakable: Keep your eyes on Me, and you won’t drown. That has become her testimony. Some days are heavy. Some days she’s angry. But when she looks back and writes down the mercies—when she lets her heart stay soft—she can still hear Him. The miracles haven’t ended. God is still present. And love is still louder than loss. If you’re grieving, angry, or barely keeping your head above water—this conversation is for you. Listen to Kelsey’s story and ask yourself: Where have I seen God’s hand, even in the hardest moments? Find more of Kelsey's story on her Instagram @kelseyoldroyd. #HeavenFellUponMyFamily #GriefAndGrace #TrustingGod #TenderMercies #FaithInTheFire #KeepYourEyesOnHim #HopeInChrist #SeeingGodsHand

    53 min

  6. JAN 30

    Ep 074: Never Change Who You Are: Reagan Hopkins on Faith, Identity, and Trusting God When the Path Changes

    What if staying true to who you are becomes the very miracle you’re praying for? Reagan Hopkins was raised on quiet, faithful habits—family prayer, scriptures, and choosing God one decision at a time. As a competitive water polo athlete, those choices were easy… until they weren’t. When competitions went national, playing on Sundays became the norm—and the pressure to compromise grew louder. Reagan prayed. A lot. Then, in the middle of a pool, a teammate looked at her and said, “Never change who you are.” With the help of a wise mother, Reagan knew God had answered her prayer. From that moment on, she became “the girl who doesn’t play on Sundays”—and the peace that followed confirmed she was exactly where she needed to be. Her faith carried her forward—to a mission call to Quito, Ecuador, far outside her comfort zone. Language barriers, physical pain, and months of unanswered questions followed. When the pain became unbearable and support was scarce, Reagan clung to her patriarchal blessing—feeling the Lord’s comfort when she needed it most. Eventually, a compassionate mission president helped her see the truth: coming home wasn’t failure. It was mercy. God had seen her. Heard her. Loved her enough to invite her to care for herself. Three years later, Reagan still lives with daily pain—but also with deep trust. God isn’t finished writing her story. Through service, humanitarian work, and her mission-focused heart, she continues to seek the One—Jesus Christ—finding His love in moments big and small. If you’ve ever wrestled with disappointment, identity, or unanswered prayers—this episode is for you. Listen, reflect, and ask yourself: Where have I seen God’s hand—and His love—in my life? #SeeingGodsHand #NeverChangeWhoYouAre #FaithOverFear #TrustGodsTiming #TenderMercies #LoveGod #SeekTheOne #FaithJourney

    46 min

  7. JAN 23

    Ep 073: Princess Bombyck on Faith, Courage, and Trusting God’s Plan

    What do you do when choosing faith costs you everything—but opens the door to everything else? Princess Bombyck’s life has been shaped by courage, prayer, and relentless trust in God. Born in Liberia and raised in a strong Christian home, her childhood was marked by war, separation, and uncertainty. When conflict forced her father to leave, her faith journey took unexpected turns—eventually leading her back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, even when that choice was deeply misunderstood. Coming to the United States for school happened faster than anyone expected—a miracle she sees now as part of God’s plan. But choosing to stay true to her convictions came at a cost. When family members opposed her decision, Princess found herself without a home… until a prayer on a porch was answered by a phone call from the missionaries. A family she barely knew took her in—despite facing their own hardships—and became her guardians for two years. When that season ended, another began. More prayers. More uncertainty. Then another miracle: a scholarship, a job, housing, and a path forward. Through it all, Princess kept moving. Today, she’s a graduate student, entrepreneur, and advocate—founder of Juah Apparel and the Health Impact Alliance—using fashion and community to break barriers and expand access to health and wellness. What began as survival has become service. She knows this much: when you recognize God’s hand in your life, you remember who you are, why you’re here, and that you are never walking alone. If you’ve ever felt stuck between fear and faith, this episode is for you. Share this with someone who needs the reminder to keep believing, keep trusting, and keep moving forward 🤍 Find her links: juahapparel.com; on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @shopjuahapparel #SeeingGodsHand #FaithInAction #KeepMovingForward #TrustGodsPlan #PurposeDrivenLife #WomenOfFaith #EntrepreneurWithPurpose #HealthEquity #MiraclesStillHappen

    38 min

  8. JAN 16

    Ep 072: Jackie Coleman-Faldmo on Music, Ancestry, and the Language of the Spirit

    🎻 Tuning the Heart to Hear God What if hearing God was less about learning something new… and more about tuning what you already have? Jackie Coleman-Faldmo has spent her life surrounded by music. From violin at age five to decades performing with the Orchestra at Temple Square, her world has been shaped by sound, discipline, and devotion. But her testimony didn’t come automatically just because she was raised in the gospel. In her early twenties, Jackie realized she needed to know for herself. Drawing from what she understood best, she likened faith to music: just as an instrument must be carefully tuned to play in harmony, our hearts and spirits must be tuned to recognize the Holy Spirit. That sensitivity deepened as she began exploring her genealogy after receiving her patriarchal blessing. Discovering her pioneer heritage and uncovering connections to ancestors—and even strangers who turned out to be family—changed the way she saw God’s hand in her daily life. Through tender spiritual moments, unmistakable “coincidences,” and even feeling her mother’s passing, Jackie came to understand the Spirit as a language she had been learning all along. To her, the Spirit speaks the way a violin sings—quiet, precise, and unmistakable when you know how it feels. As you listen to this episode, ask yourself: What helps me tune my heart to the Spirit? Share this with someone who finds God through music, family history, or the quiet impressions that bring comfort and peace 🤍 #SeeingGodsHand #FaithAndMusic #TuningTheHeart #GenealogyAndFaith #SpiritSpeaks #LatterDaySaints #TestimonyThroughExperience #GodInTheDetails #FaithJourney

    53 min
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Beyond Coincidence is a podcast exploring how the divine touches our daily lives. Hosted by Sheila Layton, the show shares powerful stories of people who have experienced undeniable moments of divine intervention, guidance, or inspiration. Through personal stories and uplifting discussions, each episode reveals how what seems like coincidence may be a higher power at work. Whether you seek comfort, inspiration, or deeper faith, Beyond Coincidence offers a space to connect with the miraculous in the ordinary.

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  • Creator
    Sheila Layton
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Beyond Coincidence Podcast
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