Godly Goosebumps

Having grown up in Mexico City as the daughter of faith-filled missionaries, Kate Maupin recalls witnessing the miraculous, even at an early age. Her wholehearted faith was put to the test when she unexpectedly received several serious diagnoses that would seemingly resign her to a lifetime of pain and medication. Listen along for the turn of events that left Kate’s medical care team baffled, ultimately pointing to the healing power of God. This episode of Godly Goosebumps will provide you with the important reminder that, in Kate’s words, God is good, present, and moving—even in your deepest pain.

Have you ever faced immense hardship and wondered, “What have I done to deserve this?” This question was all too familiar to Annahita Parsan, an Iranian woman who endured profound loss before being forced to flee Iran with her abusive husband. Upon this terrible trek, Annahita would face an icy, unforgiving terrain and eventually, prison. Join as Pastor Dudley shares this compelling story of a journey that would ultimately unleash physical and spiritual freedom and learn how you too can experience the freedom that is only found in Jesus.

If you find yourself wrestling with doubt or unbelief, you’re not alone. Join as Pastor Dudley retells the remarkable story of a chain-smoking skeptic whose unlikely journey to faith began when he was handed a Bible for the very first time. He thumbed through its pages, not anticipating that he would find within it anything of value—only paper in which he could roll his tobacco. He couldn't have been more wrong. This episode will leave you with Godly Goosebumps and uncover the key to discovering an authentic, unshakable, and life-changing faith.

When Rueben—a heavily tattooed man who had spent a lifetime apart from God—was diagnosed with cancer, his family began to fervently pray, not only for his physical healing, but for his spiritual healing as well. In this episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley shares a profound word of encouragement for those who, like Rueben, are desperately in need of restoration.

The Bible teaches us that God specializes in fresh starts. If you don’t believe us, just ask Steve! In this episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley retells the powerful true story of a man whose life was in shambles. While in the middle of a divorce, Steve was arrested for a DUI and discovered to be illegally in the possession of a Jet Ski that had mysteriously disappeared from a local shop. Police returned the stolen Jet Ski to its rightful owner, who, rather than pressing charges, made a surprising request that completely changed Steve’s life.

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford turns to the Bible for our story. In Luke 15, Jesus shares three stories; the story about a lost sheep, a lost coin and a lost son. Focusing on the lost sheep, we see that there will be more rejoicing over one sinner who repents than the 99 who do not need to repent.

Born to alcoholic parents, at a mere three weeks old, Raul was left for dead outside a bar inside a paper sack. Fortunately, his grandmother found him and took care of him until he turned eight, when she entrusted him to the care of her son. However, Raul's uncle began to abuse him, which led him to flee and end up living on the streets, fending for himself. This exposed him to a world of substance abuse and criminal activity that eventually landed him in jail.

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares the testimony of Raul and how he went from in prison to finding the Lord, marrying an LAPD officer and working at a church.

One day a preacher was in the middle of a sermon when a member of the audience stood up and asked to share his testimony. Finding it odd and a bit taken back, the pastor allowed the man to share his testimony. After that day, the pastor began to hear the same testimony all around the world; a story about how a man on a street named George in Sydney, Australia gave them a track, which ultimately lead them to Jesus.

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares the story of Frank Jenner, a simply old man that was saved by being given a track and made a promise to God that he would hand out ten tracks a day in gratitude to the Lord.

When Jesus walked the earth he did so fully as man and fully as God. And being God, He had all the glory and strength to do as He willed, including sacrifice Himself for our sins.

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford talk about the greatest miracle that never happened, which involves our sin and Jesus' death.

Being laughed at the year before for sounding more like a cat than a lion in his schools 13th Annual Presbyterian Church Preschool Circus, Carlos Whittaker was nervous of what role he would get this year. As described in his book Moment Maker, Carlos says Ms. Stephens began handing out roles and it was at this moment his life would change forever. Instead of being a background character, he was given the position of Ring Master, the leader of the circus.

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford talks about how one moment in time can change the course of your life if you allow God to guide your path.