God Stories Radio

Fritz and Tina
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Bringing Hope and Encouragement to the world, through the power of the Christian Testimony.

  1. 2d ago

    The House Was Full - EP379

    THE STORY OF GOD'S FAMILY Podcast based on The House Was Full Central Thesis The Bible is not simply a collection of 66 books containing unrelated stories about different people. It is one great story revealing who God is, what He wants from humanity, what went wrong with His creation, what He did to redeem it, and where He intends to take His children in the end.  It truly is 'one story', and as such, the greatest story ever told. One of the clearest threads connecting that entire story is family. God creates. Humanity rebels. God pursues. God promises. God enters. God redeems. God adopts. God restores. The Bible begins with God and His human family together in creation. It ends with God and His redeemed family together in a restored creation. Everything between tells us how He brings His family home. 1. OPEN WITH THE QUESTION THAT STARTED THE BOOK Suggested Opening I didn't begin writing The House Was Full because I wanted to write another Christmas book. In fact, I've come to believe the book has very little to do with Christmas as a holiday. It has everything to do with a much larger question: Who is God... and what does He actually want from us? For much of my life, I carried another question: Who am I? My grandfather had been adopted into the Sullivan family, and that eventually led me into genealogy. I became fascinated with names, generations, family lines, and where I came from. But somewhere in that search I discovered something much more important than my earthly genealogy. My deepest identity wasn't found in a surname. It wasn't found in DNA. It wasn't found in an ancestral record. My deepest identity was found in relationship with God. I am His child. And once I began looking at the Bible through that lens, I started seeing something I could no longer unsee. Family is everywhere in the Bible.  It is the theme that ties all the stories together in a clear and comprehensive understanding of God's plan for mankind. Hook Line "I went looking for my family tree and eventually discovered that the most important genealogy was the one that told me whose child I am." Transition That realization caused me to ask a question I had never seriously asked before: What happens if you read the entire Bible looking for family? Not merely marriages. Not merely children. Not merely genealogies. But: Father. Son. Children. Brothers. Sisters. Bride. Household.

  2. Sep 11

    Father Issues - EP378

    Join us tonight as we welcome Mr. Robert Montero. What an amazing story from his childhood experiences with his father growing up, to present. An amazing story. Welcome.

  3. Aug 28

    What To Do With God's Love - EP377

    We use the phrase "God loves you" so often that it has almost stopped meaning anything. It goes on bumper stickers and church signs. It gets said at funerals when nobody knows what else to say. And somewhere along the way it turned into background noise. In this episode I want to slow down and take it apart. Not the sentimental version — the real one. The kind of love that shows up before you have cleaned yourself up, that does not flinch at the parts of your story you would rather keep buried, and that does not run out when you fail again. [ONE PERSONAL STORY — 3 to 5 sentences. A moment you did not feel loved by God, or a moment His love reached you through another person. This is the single most important paragraph in the episode. Listeners forgive a rough recording. They do not forgive an abstract one.] We look at what Scripture actually claims about God's love — that it moved first, while we were still in the wrong (Romans 5:8), that it is not one of God's moods but His nature (1 John 4:8), and that nothing in your past or your future has the power to separate you from it (Romans 8:38-39). If you are carrying something you think has disqualified you, I hope you stay to the end of this one. WHAT WE COVER p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Why "God loves everyone" is easy to believe and "God loves me" is not p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> The difference between being tolerated, being approved of, and being loved p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> What God's love is not: not approval of everything you do, not the absence of hard seasons

  4. Aug 13

    God's Word Speaks - EP376

    Join me tonight as I welcome Glen and Charity to the show. Soft spoken and humble yet powerful stories.

  5. Aug 7

    Meaghan - EP 375

    We at God Stories Radio, are firm supporters of Celebrate Recovery, and the work that they do to help people with "Hurts,Habits and Hangups" From time to time you will hear a testimony from someone that attends Celebrate Recovery, and is in recovery, and graciously allows us to use there testimony as just another tool to reach people for Christ. Enjoy, this is a good one!

  6. Jul 24

    New Season - EP 374

    God Stories Radio family, we are about to embark on a new journey in Christ. GSR Espanol will be lauching in 3 weeks from now. Stay tuned, and tell your spanish speaking friends how exciting this is going to be. Meet Pastor Reyes and Eddie, hosts of the new podcast in conjunction with GSR English podcast, which will continue. God is good!!

  7. Jul 9

    Joy In Bearable - EP373

    Episode Title: Joy in the Bearable Special Guest: Greg Brown Life isn't always easy, and not every season is filled with mountaintop moments. Sometimes our greatest spiritual growth happens in the ordinary struggles—the burdens we carry, the trials we endure, and the moments we simply choose to trust God one day at a time. In this encouraging episode of God Stories Radio, special guest Greg Brown shares how true joy isn't found in perfect circumstances but in the presence of Christ through every circumstance. Together, we explore what it means to experience God's peace in the middle of life's challenges and discover how He transforms our perspective when we surrender our burdens to Him. Whether you're walking through loss, uncertainty, disappointment, or the daily weight of life's responsibilities, this conversation will remind you that biblical joy isn't the absence of hardship—it's the confidence that God is faithful in the midst of it. Join us as we discuss practical ways to keep our eyes fixed on Christ, embrace His strength when ours is gone, and find lasting hope in the One who never leaves us. Key Topics: Finding joy in difficult seasons Trusting God's purpose through hardship Choosing faith over feelings The difference between happiness and biblical joy Living with hope in every circumstance Key Scriptures (NKJV): James 1:2–4 — "Count it all joy when you fall into various trials..." Philippians 4:4 — "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!" Nehemiah 8:10 — "...For the joy of the Lord is your strength." No matter what you're facing today, God offers a joy that goes deeper than circumstances—a joy rooted in His unchanging character, His promises, and His abiding presence. We pray this conversation with Greg Brown encourages you to discover that even in life's most bearable burdens, Christ is faithfully at work, bringing hope, strength, and lasting joy.

  8. Jul 2

    No Ability To Love - EP372

    Episode Title: No Ability to Love Special Guest: Elias Reyes What happens when life leaves your heart wounded, hardened, or seemingly incapable of loving? Whether through betrayal, disappointment, trauma, or years of emotional pain, many people find themselves asking, "Why can't I love the way I used to?" In this powerful episode of God Stories Radio, special guest Elias Reyes joins us for an honest conversation about the spiritual and emotional barriers that can rob us of our ability to love God, others, and even ourselves. Together, we explore how unforgiveness, fear, pride, and brokenness can create walls around our hearts—and how the transforming love of Christ can tear those walls down. Through biblical truth, personal testimony, and practical encouragement, you'll discover that what seems impossible for us is completely possible with God. If you've ever struggled with loving difficult people, healing from past hurts, or believing you're worthy of God's love, this episode offers hope, restoration, and a reminder that the Holy Spirit can renew even the hardest heart. Key Topics: Why our hearts become hardened The effects of unforgiveness and unresolved pain Receiving God's love before giving it away Healing through surrender and grace Learning to love as Christ loves Key Scripture: "We love Him because He first loved us." — 1 John 4:19 (NKJV) No matter how distant or damaged your heart may feel today, God's love has the power to restore what you thought was lost. Join us for an inspiring conversation that reminds us that love isn't something we manufacture—it's something we receive from Christ and allow Him to pour through us.

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Bringing Hope and Encouragement to the world, through the power of the Christian Testimony.

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  • Creator
    Fritz and Tina
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    381
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    © TM 2013 God Stories Radio Inc
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