Bones to Life

Corey Bishop
  • 4.8 (4)
  • Christianity
  • Updated Weekly

Welcome to Bones to Life, where stories of resurrection, redemption, and calling take center stage. This is a space where dry bones come alive. In each episode, we’ll hear from believers who’ve been through struggles, wrestled with faith, and encountered the Holy Spirit. These are testimonies of grace — raw, real, and rooted in the power of the Gospel.

  1. Aug 9

    Unshakeable Faith-Derek Avilez (36)

    Derek Avilez never imagined his life would change in a single second. A skimboard, a wave, and three feet of water. All of the sudden, everything he knew was rewritten. Yet from the moment he woke face‑down in the ocean to the long road of recovery that followed, Derek has seen God show up in ways no accident could explain. In this conversation, Derek shares how faith carried him through professional soccer, firefighting, unimaginable injury, and the quiet miracles that kept unfolding—friends who appeared at the exact moment he needed them, surgeons who prayed over him, and a platform he never asked for but now uses to point others to Jesus. It’s a story of family, resilience, and a God who wastes nothing. As Psalm 34:18 says, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” May Derek’s testimony remind you that even in the deepest waters, God is already there. Be sure to follow the show on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube, and make sure you leave a rating or review! If you have your own story to tell, please reach out! BonesToLifePodcast@gmail.com

    Unshakeable Faith-Derek Avilez (36)

  2. Jul 26

    Faith Through Perseverance-Stephen Heckler (35)

    Some stories remind us that faith isn’t built in the spotlight, it’s shaped in quiet woods, cold mornings, lonely battles, and the long obedience of simply keeping on. In this powerful testimony, Stephen Heckler shares how God met him in every season: as a pastor’s kid living in his father’s shadow, as a young man navigating Asperger’s and bullying, as a Civil War reenactor discovering the weight of chaplaincy, and as a father learning to pass on a faith forged through perseverance. At the heart of Stephen’s story is one word: perseverance. As he puts it, “No matter how hard things look… keep going. Persevere. You will get through it. God has your back.” This episode is an invitation to breathe, to steady your soul, and to remember that Jesus still speaks peace over waves that feel too big. “Why are you afraid?” Stephen reminds us of that moment, and the calm that followed. Remember to follow the show on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube, and leave a rating/review! If you have your own story to tell, please reach out! BonesToLifePodcast@gmail.com

    Faith Through Perseverance-Stephen Heckler (35)

  3. Jul 19

    The Second Chance: How Loss Became David's Light-David Figueroa (34)

    David Figueroa was born four months premature, small enough to fit in the palm of a hand and given only months to live. Doctors said he’d never walk, never read, never write, never have a future. But God had already spoken a different word over his life. In this conversation, David shares how cerebral palsy shaped his early years, how a devoted stepmother fought for his dignity, and how faith carried him through moments of deep pain, doubt, and misunderstanding. He tells the story of climbing his own Mount Everest, walking across the stage at UCF as an arena erupted in celebration, and how that moment became the foundation for his calling as a motivational speaker and advocate for others with disabilities. It’s a testimony of perseverance, identity, and the quiet strength of a man who refuses to let limitations define him. David’s life is a reminder that God’s works are often displayed most clearly in the places the world overlooks. Remember to follow the show on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube. Please leave a rating or review as it helps the show tremendously! If you have your own story to tell, please reach out! BonesToLifePodcast@gmail.com

    The Second Chance: How Loss Became David's Light-David Figueroa (34)

  4. Jul 12

    I Can Do All Things Through Christ - JD Smith (33)

    JD Smith grew up in a home shaped by divorce, church pews, and a grandfather whose quiet faith held the family together. But even with all that early exposure to church life, JD never pursued Jesus — not really. In this episode, he opens up about the years he spent doing faith by obligation, the shame he carried from childhood, and the moment God broke through all of it. JD shares how fatherhood became a mirror, how leadership taught him to reflect instead of run, and how Encounter Weekend became a flag marker — the moment he felt the manifest presence of God for the first time. He talks honestly about anxiety, racial wounds, forgiveness, and the slow, steady work of learning to turn toward God instead of inward. This is a story of awakening. Of a man who spent years trying to muscle through life on his own, only to discover that God had been waiting...patiently, gently...to rebuild him from the inside out. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube and leave a rating or review! It helps the growth of the show! If you have your own story to tell, please reach out! BonesToLifePodcast@gmail.com

    I Can Do All Things Through Christ - JD Smith (33)

  5. Jul 5

    God's Lottery-Gerald Jones (32)

    Gerald Jones joins Bones to Life to share how God shaped his journey from humble beginnings in San Bernardino to Emmy‑winning storyteller and co‑founder of the new faith-based social media app, Blessn. His testimony moves through childhood struggles, sleepless nights of work and school, missed opportunities, and moments of deep discouragement. Yet every chapter reveals God preparing him for a calling he couldn’t see. Gerald speaks openly about the inspiration behind Blessn, the power of his grandmother’s prayers, and his desire to create a space where positivity and faith can go viral. Rooted in Jeremiah 29:11, this episode encourages anyone feeling stuck or unseen to trust that God is still writing their story. Remember to drop a follow wherever you listen and leave a rating/review. If you have your own story to tell, please reach out! BonesToLifePodcast@gmail.com

    God's Lottery-Gerald Jones (32)

  6. Jun 28

    A Name Only God Knew-Kenny Zehner (31)

    Kenny Zehner’s story is a reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. In this conversation, Kenny shares how a life marked by trouble, prison time, and deep confusion was interrupted by the unexpected kindness of believers who saw him before he could see himself. From a phone call he never meant to make, to a prayer meeting that terrified him, to the moment God called him by name, Kenny’s testimony is honest, unpolished, and full of the surprising ways the Lord pursues His people. If you’ve ever wondered whether God still rescues, still speaks, or still rewrites stories, Kenny’s journey will encourage your heart and strengthen your faith. May it remind you that the Lord meets us right where we are, and leads us into something new. Remember to follow where you listen and leave a rating/review, as it truly helps to grow the show and get the message out there! If you have your own story to tell, please reach out! BonesToLifePodcast@gmail.com

    A Name Only God Knew-Kenny Zehner (31)

  7. Jun 21

    Nothing is Wasted-Chris Barnes (30)

    In this conversation, Chris Barnes opens up about a life shaped by faith, calling, and the quiet faithfulness of God in every season. From growing up in the deep South’s church culture to discovering a real relationship with Jesus in the middle of bullying and loneliness, Chris shares how God met him long before he understood what following Him truly meant. He reflects on early steps into worship leading, an unexpected journey into touring and ministry, and the prayer that shaped his calling: “Lord, if You let me do this, I’ll do it for no one but You.” Chris also speaks honestly about recent hardship; losing his job, financial uncertainty, and learning to trust God when the math doesn’t add up. Through it all, he returns to a simple truth: nothing is wasted in the hands of God. If you’re walking through confusion, transition, or doubt, Chris’s story offers a gentle reminder that God is present in every chapter; seen and unseen, expected and unexpected. Please remember to follow the show on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube, and leave a rating/review! It truly helps the show! If you have your own story to tell, please reach out! BonesToLifePodcast@gmail.com

    Nothing is Wasted-Chris Barnes (30)

  8. Jun 14

    Small Steps, Big Faith-Marty O'Hora (29)

    Marty O’Hora grew up in Lake Ariel with a childhood full of joy, family, and faith, until a moment he never saw coming reshaped everything. In this conversation, he opens up about the slow, steady steps that formed his walk with Jesus: the ache of unanswered prayers, the people who carried him, the culture that shaped him, and the quiet “God winks” that kept nudging him home. His story is a reminder that not every testimony hinges on a single moment. Sometimes it’s the small mercies that lead us back to the heart of God.Please share this episode with a friend who needs to know that they are not alone, and they aren't too far gone for God. Remember to follow on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube and leave a rating or review! If you have your own story to tell, please reach out! BonesToLifePodcast@gmail.com

    Small Steps, Big Faith-Marty O'Hora (29)
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About

Welcome to Bones to Life, where stories of resurrection, redemption, and calling take center stage. This is a space where dry bones come alive. In each episode, we’ll hear from believers who’ve been through struggles, wrestled with faith, and encountered the Holy Spirit. These are testimonies of grace — raw, real, and rooted in the power of the Gospel.

Information

  • Creator
    Corey Bishop
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Corey Bishop
  • Show Website
    Bones to Life