When You Look

Mick Wienholt
  • 5.0 (24)
  • RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

When You Look is where ordinary people share their extraordinary experiences and you get to decide was it coincidence or God?

  1. I Chased Popularity & It Nearly Killed Me | Tindell Baldwin | 060

    18H AGO

    I Chased Popularity & It Nearly Killed Me | Tindell Baldwin | 060

    What happens when you finally get everything you thought you wanted and it still leaves you empty? In this powerful episode of When You Look, author Tindell Baldwin shares her raw and unfiltered story of chasing popularity, partying, relationships, and approval—only to find herself battling addiction, depression, and suicidal thoughts by the end of high school. From the outside, it looked like she had it all. On the inside, she was falling apart. This is a story about the illusion of popularity, the hidden cost of chasing the wrong things, and the moment everything changed. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to fit in, to be accepted, or to build your identity around what others think—this conversation will hit home. 👉 In this episode, you’ll hear: - What “having it all” actually felt like behind the scenes - How addiction and emptiness took hold during high school - The turning point that changed everything - What true identity and purpose really look like - Why chasing popularity is never worth it This is more than a story—it’s a wake-up call. 📚 Get Tindell’s book - Popular: Booze, Boys, and Jesus https://a.co/d/03BW11ad 📲 Follow Tindell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tindellgrace/ Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/tindellgrace Tindell's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bNfflCx0ugpXHB4zLsUYE?si=1TuckBY4SnCz_vW8GTiFFg When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ Chapters 0:31 - Meet Author Tindell Baldwin 2:35 - Chasing Popularity 9:53 - Going Off the Rails 13:06 - Spring Break in Aruba 16:47 - Off to Auburn 19:26 - Passion Conference Nashville 23:02 - Surrendering 26:55 - Radical Transformation 31:35 - Meeting Ben 34:34 - STD Test 37:12 - Character & Love 39:15 - Coincidence or God? 41:11 - How Has Your Life Changed? 42:52 - What to Add to Popular? 44:23 - Tindell's Contact Info

    46 min
  2. I Told My Daughter She Could Go | Jody Hudson | 059

    APR 29

    I Told My Daughter She Could Go | Jody Hudson | 059

    What would you do in your daughter’s final moments? After years of battling a mysterious illness that was later diagnosed as Lyme disease, Jody Hudson found herself standing beside her 22-year-old daughter’s bed faced with a challenging direction. In this deeply emotional and faith-filled conversation, Jody shares the moment she felt prompted to do something no parent ever wants to do—give her daughter permission to let go. What happened next changed her faith forever and revealed a perspective on grief, God, and purpose that will stay with you long after this episode ends. But this story doesn’t begin there. From a childhood marked by instability, to divorce and financial collapse, to a decade-long fight to save her daughter from Lyme disease —Jody’s journey is one of pain, resilience, and ultimately, purpose. You’ll also hear: • The real impact of Lyme disease and why it’s often misdiagnosed • The emotional toll of watching a child suffer—and not being able to fix it • A powerful moment where Jody cried out to God in anger… and what happened next • The meaning behind the bluebird that appeared every day at 3PM • How she turned unimaginable loss into a mission to help others This is more than a story about loss. It’s a story about faith in the darkest moments—and what it looks like to keep showing up anyway. 👉 Learn more about Jody’s work and her foundation: https://alexhudsonlymefoundation.org 👉 Get her book My Promise to Alex https://www.amazon.com/My-Promise-Alex-Jody-Hudson/dp/B09RM8WP5N When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ Chapters 0:33 - Meet Jody Hudson 3:03 - Jody's Daughter, Alex 6:43 - Not Defined By Your Past 12:46 - Raw Moments With God 18:42 - Lyme Disease 25:05 - Coincidence or God? 26:30 - How Has Your Life Changed? 29:31 - Jody's Contact Info

    31 min
  3. MIT Atheist Tried to Disprove God. The Math Didn’t Cooperate. | Douglass Ell | 058

    APR 22

    MIT Atheist Tried to Disprove God. The Math Didn’t Cooperate. | Douglass Ell | 058

    What happens when an MIT-trained atheist sets out to disprove God using science… and the math refuses to cooperate? In this powerful episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with former MIT student, attorney, and author Douglas Ell, who spent years believing that science had all the answers—and that belief in God was intellectually weak. But everything changed when he started asking deeper questions. After a moment in church stirred something unexpected, Doug began a personal investigation into cosmology, molecular biology, and physics. What he discovered challenged everything he thought he knew. From the complexity of DNA and digital code in human cells… to the fine-tuning of the universe… to a shocking calculation by a Yale physicist showing the odds of life forming by chance are essentially zero… Doug’s journey raises one unavoidable question: Is belief in God actually the most rational conclusion? In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why an MIT atheist began questioning everything • The shocking probability behind the origin of life (1 in 10^100,000,000,000) • How DNA functions like advanced digital code • Why some scientists believe the universe is finely tuned for life • The moment that shifted Doug’s perspective forever Was it coincidence… or God? You decide. 👉 If this conversation challenged you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. 👉 Subscribe for more real stories that explore faith, science, and truth. Connect with Douglas Ell at https://countingtogod.com When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ Chapters 0:29 - Meet Douglas Ell 4:37 - Starting to Investigate 7:20 - Moved at Church 11:12 - Christianity Didn't Answer Questions 12:39 - Doug's Deep Dive 15:47 - Probability of Life 20:28 - From Atheism to Intelligent Design 27:34 - Outside of Space and Time 30:44 - Has to be a Designer 35:01 - Nerdy Evidence 37:49 - Coincidence or God? 39:55 - How Has Your Life Changed? 41:25 - Where Does Jesus Fit In? 41:59 - Doug's Contact Info

    45 min
  4. She Knew She Was Healed Before the Pain Left | Kathleen Johnson | 057

    APR 15

    She Knew She Was Healed Before the Pain Left | Kathleen Johnson | 057

    What happens when spiritual disciplines move from theory to daily practice? In this powerful episode, Kathleen Johnson shares how the power of spiritual disciplines transformed her life from fear, anxiety, and chronic pain into peace, strength, and deep faith. After walking through heartbreak, health challenges, and emotional struggles, Kathleen discovered that practices like scripture meditation, prayer, fasting, and surrender weren’t religious routines — they were pathways to spiritual renewal. As she began strengthening her spirit instead of relying on willpower alone, everything started to change: her mindset, her emotions, her home life, and even her physical health. In this conversation, you’ll hear: ✨ How spiritual disciplines helped her overcome fear and anxiety ✨ The connection between surrender and inner peace ✨ Why fasting and prayer brought unexpected breakthrough ✨ How strengthening the spirit leads to real life transformation ✨ Practical ways you can begin applying spiritual disciplines today If you’ve ever felt stuck spiritually, emotionally drained, or hungry for a deeper connection with God, this testimony will encourage you and show you that life transformation is possible. This is more than a story — it’s an invitation to discover the life-changing power of walking closely with God. 👉 Learn more about Kathleen including her books, podcasts, etc. at her website https://kathleenjohnsonministries.com/ Books Kathleen Mentioned - Christ the healer https://a.co/d/0efiyaK5 - The Practice of the Presence of God https://a.co/d/027Dv3B6 When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ Chapters 0:29 - Meet Kathleen Johnson 4:39 - Fear 6:49 - Abiding in Him 8:54 - Seeking God 11:21 - Health Challenges 14:17 - Kathleen's Writing 15:51 - Spiritual Blocks 18:19 - Faith is a Decision 20:46 - Name It & Claim It 24:57 - Spiritual Disciplines 28:29 - Miracles in Kathleen's Life 31:26 - Coincidence or God? 32:34 - How Has Your Life Changed? 33:58 - Practicing the Presence of God 41:28 - Kathleen's Contact Info

    43 min
  5. 4 People. 4 Conversations. This Shouldn’t Have Happened. | Ryan, Butch, Matthew, Mick | 056

    APR 8

    4 People. 4 Conversations. This Shouldn’t Have Happened. | Ryan, Butch, Matthew, Mick | 056

    What started as four ordinary conversations turned into something far greater! A failing business. A desperate prayer for a job. A meeting at church. A conversation at a birthday party. Individually, they seemed to mean nothing. Together… they changed everything for Ryan! In this episode of When You Look, you’ll hear how four completely separate moments connected in a way that feels impossible—from a job offer that came out of nowhere, to a man struggling to rebuild his life who found purpose, provision, and a second chance. This is a real story about faith, timing, second chances, and the power of connection—and how one small conversation can change the trajectory of someone’s life forever. 👉 Watch until the end and decide for yourself: was this all random… or was God in it? #whenyoulookpodcast #miracle When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ Chapters 0:33 - Meet the Guys 2:50 - Mick's & Butch Have Lunch 7:59 - Mick Repenting 12:53 - Matthew is Hiring 17:16 - Birthday Party 22:55 - Mick Calls Matthew 25:06 - Ryan Calls Matthew 29:36 - Coincidence or God? 34:44 - How Has Your Life Changed?

    41 min
  6. Out of Gas at 4AM… Then This Voice Came Over the Radio | Roger Hershberger | 055

    APR 1

    Out of Gas at 4AM… Then This Voice Came Over the Radio | Roger Hershberger | 055

    What started as a routine family road trip in the middle of the night turned into a moment this family would never forget. At 4AM on a dark, empty highway, Roger’s family ran out of gas with no stations open and no help in sight. Stranded on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, his mother prayed a simple prayer asking God to see them and help them. Seconds later, the CB radio crackled to life. A truck driver was right behind them — hauling 9,000 gallons of gasoline. In this powerful Christian testimony, Roger shares how this childhood moment became a lifelong faith anchor, shaping how he trusts God through uncertainty, job loss, and life’s unexpected turns. This story is a reminder that prayer is never wasted, God sees us in our need, and His provision often comes in ways we could never imagine. If you’ve ever wondered whether God still answers prayers or shows up in everyday life, this story will encourage your faith. 👉 Watch to the end to hear how this miracle impacted Roger decades later — including another unexpected moment of provision that changed his career path. #whenyoulookpodcast #christiantestimony #godprovides When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ Chapters 0:35 - Meet Roger Hershberger 2:17 - Driving to Ohio 3:15 - Out of Gas 6:39 - Impact on Roger 9:42 - Job Loss 12:48 - God's Abundance 16:04 - Rejoicing 17:08 - Coincidence or God? 17:44 - How Has Your Life Changed? 18:45 - Living Without Worry

    22 min
  7. God Told Me Not to Take the Job… I Did Anyway | Healey Ikerd, LPC, LMFT | 054

    MAR 25

    God Told Me Not to Take the Job… I Did Anyway | Healey Ikerd, LPC, LMFT | 054

    What happens when you know God is telling you not to do something… and you do it anyway? In this powerful and honest conversation, licensed counselor, veteran, and author Healey Ikerd, LPC, LMFT shares the story of a career decision she made out of fear instead of faith — even after sensing a clear warning from God. What followed was a season of stress, frustration, and one of the most difficult work environments she had ever experienced. But this isn’t just a story about disobedience — it’s a story about grace, redemption, and God’s faithfulness even when we get it wrong. Healey opens up about: • Hearing God’s guidance but choosing the perception of security instead • The miserable job that confirmed she should have listened • Letting go in faith without a safety net • The unexpected opportunity God provided just weeks later • Learning to trust God with finances, career, dating, and marriage • Why God can still use our mistakes for good If you’ve ever struggled to trust God with a big decision… taken the “safe” route instead of the faith route… or wondered if you missed His plan — this testimony will encourage you. God’s mercy is bigger than our fear, and His plans don’t fall apart when we do. God doesn’t abandon us in our missteps — He walks with us, teaches us, and lovingly redirects us. 👉 Connect with Healey, her counseling resources, and her podcast Website https://writtenbyhealey.com/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WrittenbyHealey Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3KpdNfuwfiESMbx4SPRVcE?si=6f05b2f4007f4f73⁠Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-redeemed-helping-christians-grow-in-mental/id1777581136 Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B093HHXSRZ/allbooks?ccs_id=e9acf3bb-c4d5-48e2-8850-19b45fc6b7ea #whenyoulookpodcast #christiantestimony #podcast When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ Chapters 0:22 - Meet Healey Ikerd 2:03 - Getting into Counseling 4:18 - Quotas 6:24 - Scared to Move to Private Practice 10:27 - God, I'm Sorry 17:04 - Recap 20:17 - How Do You Hear From God? 22:14 - No Dating 23:19 - Meeting Her Husband 25:09 - Trusting God 28:32 - Coincidence or God? 29:48 - How Has Your Life Changed? 32:28 - Healey's Book & Podcast 35:26 - Why Healey Reads the Bible 39:23 - Why Mick Reads the Bible

    49 min
  8. Our Marriage Was Over… Then This Happened | Ralph Estep, Jr. | 053

    MAR 18

    Our Marriage Was Over… Then This Happened | Ralph Estep, Jr. | 053

    What happens when you have success, money, and everything the world says should make you happy — but you feel completely empty inside? In this powerful Christian testimony, Ralph shares how he built a life filled with wealth, career success, and financial security, yet found himself separated from his wife, disconnected from his family, and generally empty. On the outside, he looked like he had won. On the inside, he was falling apart. Just as his marriage was ending and divorce was days away, everything changed. Through brokenness, humility, and a desperate turning back to God, Ralph experienced a marriage restoration miracle, a faith revival, and a complete shift in how he viewed money, success, and purpose. This is a raw story about: • Feeling empty despite financial success • Hitting emotional and spiritual rock bottom • Marriage separation and reconciliation • How God uses brokenness to rebuild lives • Trusting God instead of money • Finding purpose beyond wealth and status If you’ve ever felt like success didn’t satisfy, or you’re struggling with marriage, faith, or identity, this testimony will remind you that God often does His deepest work when we are at our lowest point. 👉 God doesn’t just restore finances. He restores hearts, marriages, and purpose. “God Had to Break Me” isn’t the end of the story — it’s where real life began. More on Ralph... Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ralph-Estep-Jr/author/B0CNV1QMC4?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=cab21731-de00-432d-a3c0-9582d103b037 Website: https://www.financiallyconfidentchristian.com/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@financiallyconfidentchristian | Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1pdyDOlswGiaPKTPBQOkcZ?si=6b85c7ee3e6445c4 | Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financially-confident-christian/id1301508993 #whenyoulookpodcast #christiantestimony When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ Chapters 0:27 - Meet Ralph Estep, Jr. 2:06 - Early Financial Troubles 4:30 - Trust 6:51 - Coincidence or God? 8:02 - How Has Life Changed for You? 9:03 - Breast Cancer 14:04 - Mission Fields 15:54 - Is This All There Is? 17:18 - Stillness 18:20 - Germany 20:40 - Feeling Empty 23:20 - Where Am I Spending? 24:39 - Divorce, Almost 27:42 - Being Humbled 30:04 - Damaging Relationships 31:35 - Picking His Wife Up 34:34 - Undoing the Tyrant 36:05 - Massive Weight Loss 37:27 - Ralph's Contact Info

    39 min
See All (60)

5
out of 5
24 Ratings

About

When You Look is where ordinary people share their extraordinary experiences and you get to decide was it coincidence or God?

Information

  • Creator
    Mick Wienholt
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mick Wienholt
  • Show Website
    When You Look

You Might Also Like