Beyond Coincidence Podcast

Sheila Layton

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. 22h ago

    Ep 102: Elisha Harris on Healing, Discernment & Learning to Hear God’s Voice

    What if learning to trust yourself could actually help you learn to trust God? For Elisha Harris, that journey took years—and it began in the middle of a childhood shaped by divorce, loss, confusion, and survival. Growing up in Utah, Elisha didn't have a simple faith foundation. Her parents divorced, her mother eventually left the Church, and she later lost her father to suicide. Basketball became one of the ways she coped, but beneath the surface she carried a deep longing for something more. She didn't know how to trust her own instincts, and years of difficult experiences left her questioning what was true and what she could rely on. Eventually, Elisha began an intentional journey of healing, mentorship, and seeking God for herself. She started learning to slow down. To listen. To discern. To recognize the difference between her own thoughts, the expectations of others, and the quiet voice of the Lord. Some of that journey meant saying no to opportunities that looked good on paper because she felt they weren't right for her. Other times, God placed exactly the right people in her path for exactly the right season. Looking back, Elisha can now see God's hand in moments she didn't recognize at the time. Today, she helps others move from survival to surrender and from brokenness to purpose, while sharing her testimony of Jesus Christ and His power to redeem, restore, and transform. Her message is simple: The more intentionally we look for God's hand, the more clearly we begin to recognize Him. Listen to Elisha's full story and consider this question: Where might God already be guiding you that you haven't recognized yet? Find her journey on IG @elishaaharris If this conversation encouraged you, share it with someone who is searching for healing, direction, or a deeper connection with God. #ElishaHarris #FaithJourney #HearHisVoice #Discernment #JesusChrist #HealingJourney #TrustGod #HandOfGod #ChristianPodcast #FromSurvivalToPurpose

  2. Aug 7

    Ep 101: Flowers: Samantha Ebert's Story of Lyme Disease, Faith, and Hope

    At just 21 years old, Samantha Ebert's life changed overnight. A mysterious illness left her confined to her bedroom for months, with no answers and no clear future. But it was in that valley that God gave her a song—and a deeper testimony of His love. Samantha Ebert grew up surrounded by faith, music, and a loving Christian family. While studying psychology at the University of Ottawa and serving on worship teams, she never imagined that debilitating pain would suddenly bring her life to a halt. After five long months of searching for answers, she was diagnosed with late-stage Lyme disease. The illness confined her to her room, stole her strength, and left her wondering what God was doing in the middle of her suffering. Then her mother shared a simple but profound truth: "God does His best work in the hardest seasons of our lives." Comparing life to flowers that grow in harsh mountain conditions, Samantha began to see that even difficult places have purpose. Inspired by that conversation, she sat down to write a song—and within just a few hours, "Flowers" was born. As she continued her healing journey, God placed the right doctors, treatments, and people in her path at exactly the right time. Looking back, Samantha sees His hand sustaining her every step of the way. Listen to Samantha's inspiring story and discover how God can grow hope, faith, and purpose—even in life's deepest valleys. You can find Samantha's music on Spotify and Apple Music, and follow her on social media at @samanthaebertmusic. #SamanthaEbert #FlowersGrowInTheValley #FaithJourney #HopeInSuffering #ChristianPodcast #LymeDiseaseAwareness #GodIsFaithful #TrustGod #Hope #HandOfGod

  3. Jul 31

    Ep 100: 100 Episodes Later: What 13 Incredible Guests Taught Me About Seeing the Hand of God

    One hundred episodes. Hundreds of miracles. Countless reminders that God has never left us. When this podcast began, the goal was simple: invite ordinary people to share the extraordinary ways they've seen God at work in their lives. One hundred episodes later, one truth has become impossible to ignore. God shows up. Sometimes it's through a life-changing diagnosis. Sometimes it's during grief, addiction, betrayal, infertility, depression, or loss. Sometimes it's through a stranger, a quiet prompting, a doctor, a friend, or an unexpected opportunity. In this special centennial episode, we're revisiting 13 unforgettable guests and the powerful lessons they taught about recognizing God's hand in every season of life. Each story is different. Each journey is unique. But together they testify of one beautiful truth: God is aware of us. He walks with us through every challenge, and His hand is often working long before we recognize it. Thank you to every guest who has courageously shared their story—and to every listener who has joined us on this journey through 100 episodes. Here's to the next 100. Listen to this special celebration episode, reflect on your own "hand of God" moments, and share this episode with someone who could use a reminder that they are never walking alone. #100Episodes #HandOfGod #FaithJourney #ChristianPodcast #JesusChrist #HopeInChrist #Miracles #TenderMercies #GodIsGood #PodcastCelebration

  4. Jul 24

    Ep 099: "Help Women Stand": How One Prayer Changed Lynnette Sheppard's Mission

    What if one quiet prayer could completely redirect your life's purpose? For Lynnette Sheppard, that prayer came alone on a mountainside—and the answer from God was unmistakable: "Help women stand." Lynnette Sheppard grew up with a deep foundation of faith, but like many people, she quietly battled feelings of not being enough. Childhood insecurities followed her into adulthood, motherhood, and even as she raised five children. Everything began to change after hearing a message from Sheri Dew about knowing who we truly are. Little by little, Lynnette learned to recognize that the voices telling her she wasn't enough weren't coming from God. Then, during the uncertainty of the pandemic, she noticed increasing criticism and confusion surrounding faith online. Troubled by what she was seeing, she took her questions to the Lord during a solitary hike. The answer surprised her. Instead of stepping away from the noise, she felt called to step into it. With the simple but powerful instruction to "help women stand," Lynnette launched a podcast and social media ministry dedicated to strengthening faith in Jesus Christ and helping women navigate today's challenges with truth, hope, and confidence. Today, she continues sharing light online, reminding others that when we actively look for God's hand, we discover He has been with us all along. If you've ever questioned whether God is aware of you—or wondered how to stay grounded in faith amid today's noise—this conversation will encourage your heart. Listen to the full episode and share it with someone who needs the reminder that God truly has them. #HandOfGod #FaithJourney #StandInChrist #JesusChrist #LDSPodcast #ChristianPodcast #WomenOfFaith #ComeUntoChrist #TenderMercies #HopeInChrist

  5. Jul 17

    Ep 098: When Every Door Opened: Jessica Low’s Story of Faith, SMA, and Aubrey’s Miracles

    At one month old, Jessica Low knew something was different with her baby girl. What followed was a rare diagnosis, an urgent race for treatment, a move across borders during COVID, and a series of moments that reminded her family they were not walking alone. Jessica Low is a fitness instructor, mom of three, and a woman whose faith has carried her through the unexpected. Her youngest daughter, Aubrey, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 1—a rare, degenerative neuromuscular disorder that once came with a devastating prognosis. But Aubrey’s story did not end there. From meeting the right specialist at exactly the right time, to securing life-changing treatment, to crossing the border just before it closed during the pandemic, Jessica saw one provision after another. Their family temporarily moved from Calgary to Boston so Aubrey could receive specialized care, and Medicaid approval covered treatment that otherwise would have been impossible to afford. Today, Aubrey is seven years old. She continues to receive care, wears braces, uses a wheelchair for mobility, and is becoming an active voice in her own health decisions. Jessica shares how recognizing God’s hand in the details has brought her greater happiness, peace, and confidence that He is with them. Listen to this powerful episode and be reminded that even when life changes in an instant, God can open doors, send help, and strengthen us for the road ahead. #HandOfGod #FaithInHardTimes #SpinalMuscularAtrophy #SMAWarrior #RareDiseaseAwareness #HopeAndHealing #FaithJourney #MiracleStories #ChristianPodcast #LatterDaySaint

  6. Jul 10

    Ep 097: Ashlee Boyson: Finding God's Light After Unimaginable Loss

    What happens when your entire world falls apart overnight? For Ashlee Boyson, one knock at the door forever changed the course of her life. But it wasn't the end of her story. Ashlee was a young mother of five when she discovered her husband had been unfaithful. Just hours after confronting him, police arrived at her door with devastating news: he had been killed in a tragic act of violence. In the years that followed, Ashlee wrestled with grief, anger, shame, and self-blame. She searched desperately for healing, trying to make sense of a life she never imagined living. Then something remarkable happened. A simple blog became a place where she stopped recording her pain and started recording the moments she could see God's hand in her life. One of those moments came after the murder trial. While walking through a grocery store, she repeatedly felt prompted to give $100 to a complete stranger. When she finally obeyed, the woman tearfully shared that she only had $13 left to feed her children. Ashlee realized that while she longed to feel seen by God, one of the greatest ways He healed her was by allowing her to become the answer to someone else's prayer. Today, Ashlee shares a message of hope: no matter how dark life becomes, Christ's light is always greater. If you've ever wondered whether God can carry you through heartbreak, this conversation will remind you that He never leaves us alone. Listen now, and if this episode encourages you, please share it with someone who may need hope today. #HandOfGodPodcast #AshleeBoyson #HopeAfterLoss #FaithInChrist #HealingJourney #TrustGod #Resilience #ChristianPodcast #GodsLove #HopeAndHealing

  7. Jul 3

    Ep 096: Title: Ganel-Lyn Condie: Finding Wholeness Through Faith, Loss, and Lupus

    What if healing isn't the same thing as being whole? For years, Ganel-Lyn Condie battled lupus, infertility, family struggles, and the devastating loss of her sister to suicide. Yet through every challenge, she discovered that God's hand was guiding her story—even when she couldn't see it at the time. Author, speaker, and mental health advocate Ganel-Lyn Condie has spent her life sharing stories of faith, resilience, and hope. But some of her most powerful lessons came from her own journey. As a young woman, a misplaced college application unexpectedly led her to the school where she met her future husband. Later, after being diagnosed with lupus and facing a grim prognosis, she was blessed to find one of the leading specialists in the field, helping her welcome two miracle children into her family. Then came one of the hardest experiences of her life: losing her sister to suicide. In a remarkable turn of events, a book she had been compiling about faith and suicide loss became deeply personal when she found herself writing her own family's story into its pages. Today, Ganel-Lyn teaches that while she may not be fully healed, she feels whole because of her relationship with Jesus Christ. Listen to this inspiring conversation and discover how God can bring purpose, connection, and hope through life's unexpected turns. Learn more about Ganel-Lyn, her books—including Sourdough and the Savior—and her speaking events at @ganellyn and ganellyn.com. You can also follow her at @all.faithkeepers for inspiring interfaith content. #HandOfGodPodcast #GanelLynCondie #FaithAndHope #MentalHealthMatters #LupusWarrior #FaithJourney #JesusChrist #ChristianPodcast #LatterDaySaint #HopeInHardTimes

  8. Jun 26

    Ep 095: Celeste Mergens: The 2:30 AM Prompting That Changed Millions of Lives

    What if one quiet prompting from God could change the lives of millions of women and girls around the world? Growing up in poverty, surrounded by instability, abuse, and mental illness, Celeste Mergens could have easily lost hope. Instead, she held onto a deep belief that she was loved by God and that her life had purpose. Years later, while serving in Kenya and witnessing heartbreaking poverty firsthand, she found herself pleading with God for answers. Then at 2:30 in the morning, she woke with a simple question impressed upon her mind: "What do the girls do for feminine hygiene?" That question led to research, action, and eventually the founding of Days for Girls—a global movement that has helped transform the lives of millions of women and girls through menstrual health education, dignity, and opportunity. Celeste shares how God often works through ordinary people willing to listen, act, and trust Him one step at a time. Listen to this inspiring conversation and discover how recognizing God's hand can transform hardship into purpose. You can learn more about Celeste's work through @DaysforGirls and @celestemergens, and find her book The Power of Days on Amazon and at local bookstores. #HandOfGodPodcast #CelesteMergens #DaysForGirls #FaithInAction #ChristianPodcast #LatterDaySaint #HopeInChrist #PurposeDrivenLife #WomenOfFaith #Inspiration

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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
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Beyond Coincidence Podcast
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