"What if the Lord asked you to do something completely outside your comfort zone—would you do it?"

In this special anniversary episode of Beyond Coincidence, host Sheila Layton steps out from behind the microphone to share her own story. While walking on a treadmill, Sheila felt an undeniable prompting from the Lord to create a podcast where people could share how they've seen His hand in their lives. But fear and self-doubt nearly stopped her in her tracks.

With encouragement from her husband, help from inspired friends, and a first editor named Jacob (who also received an answer to prayer himself), Sheila launched Beyond Coincidence. Since then, she's interviewed incredible guests, learned profound lessons, and witnessed the Lord’s hand guiding every step.

Sheila opens up about her fears, the unexpected opposition, the miracles that confirmed she was on the right path—and the message from an old friend that proved this podcast was already changing lives.

🎧 Listen now to hear the inside story of how one simple “yes” to God’s prompting has touched countless lives—and how you can share your own story of His hand in yours.
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💜 "No one should have to beg to belong."

When Allison Dayton lost her beloved brother Preston to suicide, her world shifted. Preston had come out as gay at just 13 years old—in a time when being gay was often misunderstood, feared, or treated like something to “fix.” Years later, when her own son came out, Allison knew the Lord had been preparing her heart since she was a young girl to love, support, and stand beside him—and the LGBTQ community—without hesitation.

Out of her personal journey of grief, love, and deep faith, Allison founded Lift and Love, a foundation that helps families embrace their LGBTQ loved ones while staying close to God. What began in 2019 as a small support group for moms has grown into a worldwide community offering resources, encouragement, and a message that is changing hearts: You are safe. You are loved. You are a child of God.

In this moving conversation, Allison shares her perspective on generational understanding, how God’s timing shapes our hardest trials, and why embracing the full “box of 64 crayons” God gives us makes the world more beautiful. She reminds us that love and belonging are not conditional—and that the Spirit can guide us to see people as God sees them.

Whether you are part of the LGBTQ community, a family member, or simply someone who wants to love more like Christ, this conversation will inspire you to replace fear with compassion and judgment with grace.

🎧 Listen now to hear Allison’s journey and discover how the Hand of God can guide us to love without limits.

Join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook @liftandloveorg

Check out resources available on liftandlove.org!

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📌 Disclaimer: This episode contains sensitive topics related to the LGBTQ community. Our conversation is rooted in love, kindness, and respect for all individuals. While it contains discussions of personal loss, faith, and acceptance, it is shared with the hope of encouraging compassion and understanding.

🌍 "I could’ve chased a career, but I felt prompted to chase something else—faith."
When Paul Victor gave up the traditional path of further education and career for a life of solo travel, he didn’t expect to find so many divine appointments waiting for him across the globe. From being raised by a faithful mother in Utah to backpacking through unfamiliar cities, Paul has seen the unmistakable hand of God guiding his steps—again and again.

He shares how following promptings—even when they didn’t make logical sense—led him to people who needed him, helped him shed limiting beliefs, and changed the entire trajectory of his life. From near-dangerous moments to awe-inspiring connections, Paul’s story is filled with “beyond coincidence” experiences that prove the Lord’s hand is real—and active.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you actually act on a spiritual nudge, this episode will leave you inspired to listen, trust, and move.

🎧 Listen now to hear how Paul is becoming a tool in God’s hands—one country, one conversation, and one act of faith at a time.
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What happens when a busy dad of 8 stops waiting for change and starts chasing it—inside the temple?

Entrepreneur and fatherhood influencer Bubba Page didn’t expect going to the temple weekly would take a full year before anything shifted. But he kept showing up. And somewhere along the way, “I should go” turned into “I need to go.”

Nearly a decade later, the temple is where he hears God most clearly—even in dreams.

From co-parenting with kindness, to launching a faith-fueled business, to journaling his promptings and honoring them, Bubba shares how the small, consistent things brought big spiritual transformation.

And now? He’s on a mission to help others come unto Christ—starting with a simple challenge:
🙏 Tonight, say a prayer of gratitude that’s only filled with thanks.


🎧 Catch Bubba’s powerful story on the podcast: Rebirth, Routine, and Revelation
💬 Tag someone who’s been thinking about going back to the temple
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She promised her grandma she’d read the Book of Mormon—
She didn’t expect it to change everything.

Lauren Rose grew up in the Church, but like many, life took some sharp turns. After her parents’ divorce, bad decisions, and low self-worth left her spiraling, she hit a point where something had to change.

A new job. A deathbed promise. A nudge from the Spirit. Step by step, she found herself walking back toward the faith she thought she’d left behind.

And now? She’s a twin mama, full-time believer, and host of the “Be Faithful” podcast—helping others navigate the messy middle of faith and real life.

She talks about brokenness, miracles, NICU nights, unexpected mentors, and the God who never stopped reaching for her.

💛 Listen to Lauren’s incredible comeback story now on the podcast.
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Listen to the Be Faithful podcast here! @befaithfulpodcast

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Christine Mecham didn’t set out looking for a new religion. She was a teacher, a young mom, and had just come through a difficult divorce. Religion—at least structured religion—wasn’t something she thought she needed.

But God had other plans.

Through quiet examples from students, fellow teachers, good friends, and one incredibly kind family of a student in her classroom, Christine began to feel something stir. And even though she met with missionaries a few times over the years, nothing ever quite stuck—until one particular missionary changed everything.

That young man touched Christine’s heart in a way no one else had. She joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints… and later married Doug—a man whose heartbreak led him to stay faithful, and whose own mission homecoming talk inspired that very same missionary years earlier.

Coincidence? Or a divine connection?

In this episode, Christine shares her full story—how God weaves people, pain, and purpose together across years and miles to bring His children home. Her story is a powerful reminder that God is always making connections… especially when we don’t even realize it.

If you’ve ever wondered if God sees you, this is your sign to look for the connections He’s already made.

🎧 Listen now to hear Christine’s journey and be reminded that you are never, ever forgotten.
👇 Tell us: What divine connection in your life has shaped your path?

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B.J. Allen is a marketing professor, a father of six, and the author of the powerful book "The Compensating Power of Christ." But long before the book came to be, B.J. was just someone searching—trying to understand how the Atonement of Jesus Christ could possibly make things right in a world that feels so broken.

In this interview, he shares the deeply personal journey that led him to write a book he didn’t think he was qualified to write. A journey full of wrestling with doubt, with feelings of inadequacy, and with OCD. But also a journey full of revelation, peace, and unmistakable promptings from the Lord.

What started as a study of a single quote—"All that is unfair about life can be made right through the Atonement of Jesus Christ"—turned into something transformative, not just for B.J., but for the readers he now reaches and the people he serves as a bishop.

This is a conversation about human limitations, divine compensation, and the tender mercy of a Savior who meets us in our mess and says, “I will make up the difference.”

If you've ever felt like you're not enough—this episode is for you.
🎧 Tune in now to hear how the hand of God guided this story from start to soul-impacting finish.
💬 What’s one moment in your life where you saw Him bridge the gap?

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Barry Moore didn’t grow up with much religion in his life—but he did grow up with a deep desire to understand why he was here and who God was. In his late teens, he started searching for answers. That search led him to a conversation with missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and eventually to a truth that completely shifted his identity: he was a child of a loving Heavenly Father.

His story isn’t just about joining a church—it’s about the quiet, patient process of building a relationship with God over a lifetime. He talks about the influence of faithful families, moments of unseen protection, and the feeling in homes that radiated peace and purpose. Today, Barry gives that same feeling to the next generation—offering a sense of welcome, warmth, and truth.

His testimony is a reminder that the hand of God is in the details, and if we wait too long or look too far ahead, we might miss the miracle that’s right in front of us.

Tune in to hear Barry’s journey from questioner to convert—and how he learned to trust the process, the people, and the prompting.

🎧 Watch or listen now. Link in bio.
💬 What little moment helped you see God’s hand in your life?

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Emily Stewart—a gifted musician, devoted wife, and mother of four—never imagined a business trip with her husband would turn into a fight for her life. What started as a persistent headache turned out to be a stroke caused by a torn artery in her neck. In the middle of this terrifying experience, Emily found herself in exactly the right place, with exactly the right people: her husband by her side, the right hospital nearby, and a team of doctors who knew exactly what to do.

Two stents. Emergency surgery. And a recovery journey that taught her how to walk, talk, and move again.

But more than anything, Emily learned this: God is in the tiniest details. From waking up in the middle of the night to feeling His love in a public bathroom during a dark moment, her story is a testimony that the Lord never leaves us—He goes before us, prepares the way, and fills in the gaps.

Don’t miss this deeply moving interview with Emily Stewart—a story of miracles, music, and learning to see God in the hardest parts of healing.
🎧 Watch or listen now. Link in bio.
💬 Tell us: When have you seen God in the details of your own life?

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Dr. Wayne Burton wears many hats—family physician, father of five, and internationally recognized Christian singer and songwriter. In this interview, he shares how music became the divine thread weaving through every season of his life. From writing songs mid-flight to feeling divinely guided lyrics come through him, Wayne opens up about how God's hand has shaped his path both in clinics and on stages. His testimony is carried in melodies—messages of faith, purpose, and a Heavenly Father’s enduring love.

Wayne’s life is a powerful reminder that inspiration often arrives when we’re listening—and that God’s fingerprints are everywhere if we just pause to look.

🎶 Bonus: Hear Wayne perform two original songs—God of All and Working Wonders—live during this episode.

🎧 Watch, listen, and let the music speak to your soul.
🔗 Find Wayne’s music at wayneburton.com or on Spotify & Apple Music. Follow him on IG @wayneburtonmusic 
💬 What song has brought you closer to God? Tell us in the comments!