Have you ever been mistreated as a result of your faith in Christ? If so, this episode of Godly Goosebumps—in which Pastor Dudley shares the recording of an interview conducted during a weekend worship service at Shepherd Church—is sure to encourage and inspire you. Join Pastor Dudley as he revisits his moving conversation with Bob Fu, an educator and advocate for the persecuted Church in China and the founder and president of ChinaAid. Born, raised, and educated in China, Bob was a student leader during the deadly 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations before accepting Christ and ministering as a house church leader in Beijing. Ultimately, he and his wife, Heidi, were arrested under the charges of "illegal evangelism" before a miraculous escape enabled them to enter the United States of America as religious refugees. This jaw-dropping episode points to an important Biblical truth: The persecuted will be rewarded. 

In this episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley shares the powerful testimony of author, poet, Bible teacher, and hip-hop artist Jackie Hill Perry. After a life-changing encounter with the Lord, Jackie made the difficult decision to leave a cherished same-sex relationship and assume a new identity, found not in any earthly relationship but instead in a relationship with the one true God. While journeying into the unknown, through heartache and uncertainty, Jackie discovered a love like no other.

Are you curious—or perhaps even concerned—about life after death? In this episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley, with tear-filled eyes, recounts a dream he had shortly after the death of his beloved mother, Pattie Rutherford. In a fleeting moment of sleep, filled with images that seemed all-too-real, Pastor Dudley encountered someone he'd been desperately longing to see. Don't miss this heart-wrenching episode that highlights the reality that there is more to life than this life. 

In 1996, a pastor from Wichita, Kansas, sparked nationwide controversy after offering an opening prayer before a session of the state House of Representatives. Forgoing any expected politically correct niceties, Pastor Joe Wright stood boldly before legislators and lifted up an impassioned prayer of repentance. As the United States wades into another charged political season, this episode will convict your heart and point you to our nation's only hope for maintaining God's hand of blessing.

If you've ever questioned the reason for your existence, this episode is for you! Join as Pastor Dudley retells the incredible story of a single mother who was being held hostage by a violent criminal on the run. While the man had committed a number of atrocious crimes and it appeared that her life was in great danger, it soon became clear that their time together was a divine appointment. This episode is sure to leave you with Godly Goosebumps and the encouragement that no matter who you are or what you've done, there is an important purpose for your life.

Don't miss this episode of Godly Goosebumps as Pastor Dudley shares one of the greatest displays of faith he's ever witnessed—at Dodger Stadium, no less! While attending a game with a buddy, Pastor Dudley found himself seated next to a young boy who, though completely blind, sat in the stands wearing a firmly fit baseball glove, hoping to catch a foul ball he would be unable to see coming. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity would soon present itself, illustrating the great opportunity bestowed on all believers: the chance to share the hope of Jesus with a world trapped in darkness. 

Who would have dreamt that an American man brutally enslaved in Africa in the 1800s would act as an impetus for the emancipation of those held in American chains? Join Pastor Dudley as he retells the true story of James Riley, captain of an American merchant ship that wrecked off the coast of Northern Africa in 1815. Escaping the dangers of the pounding sea, Riley and his crew miraculously made it ashore, only to be soon captured and enslaved. While his story is full of unexpected turns and unimaginable travails, the Lord's guiding presence was evident, offering a powerful reminder that He can redeem any situation!

If you have ever been mistreated—or even persecuted—and left unsure of how to respond, then this episode is for you. Pastor Dudley shares the true story of a man by the name of Shodankeh Johnson who was residing in war-torn Sierra Leone when he was captured and held at gunpoint. Moments away from death, as a commanding officer prepared to pull the trigger, Shodankeh offered up a bold prayer of faith—he asked the Lord to provide him with the courage and wisdom to share Christ with his oppressor. Listen in, and you won’t believe what happened next!

In this episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley shares about the time he received a jarring Instagram message from an atheist who declared the Bible to be nothing more than a fairy tale. While it seemed highly unlikely that such a man would ever be receptive to the message of the gospel, Pastor Dudley engaged the man in conversation, hoping for the opportunity to plant a seed of faith. Their moving interaction underscores the biblical truth that God desires to use every believer, including you, to build bridges to those who seem out of reach.

Has a season of pain or loneliness ever led you to ask, "God, where are you?" Join in as Pastor Dudley retells the moving story of a heartbroken widow who received an unexpected gift and a much-needed reminder of the Lord's loving care for her. If you are in need of this same reminder, this episode of Godly Goosebumps is for you.