On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares a story of two brothers with adjoining farms. After 40 years of living in peace and harmony, they begin to bicker and fight over small circumstances that escalates to the younger brother building a river between their two farms. But, as God would have it, an unlikely character visits the older brother to help with more than just building a fence at the river bank.

Born in Mexico City, Mexico, Maria Rodriquez came to the United States with her family age the age of 5 in hopes of a better life. Not knowing what it would do, at the age of 15, Maria started to drink alcohol socially with friends. Fast forward to after high school, Maria is now married with children, an alcoholic and addicted to drugs.

After losing her home and needing food stamps to feed her family, Maria is given a choice once her lifestyle is discovered by authorities; either lose her children or go into a 7-day sober living home. With the threat of losing her children, it is this opportunity that God uses in Maria's life to start her on a path to recovery.

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, we listen to part two of Pastor Dudley Rutherford's interview with Maria Rodriquez about how she overcame her addiction to drugs and alcohol that ultimately brought her into a loving relationship with Jesus.

If you live in the greater Los Angeles area and need help with addiction or substance abuse, Shepherd Church has a program to help. Christ Powered Recovery (CPR) is a fellowship that helps those struggling and recovering from substance abuse, sexual addiction while offering support to the family members who love them. Learn more at https://shepherdchurch.com/supportgroups.

Born in Mexico City, Mexico, Maria Rodriquez came to the United States with her family age the age of 5 in hopes of a better life. Not knowing what it would do, at the age of 15, Maria started to drink alcohol socially with friends. Fast forward to after high school, Maria is now married with children, an alcoholic and addicted to drugs.

After losing her home and needing food stamps to feed her family, Maria is given a choice once her lifestyle is discovered by authorities; either lose her children or go into a 7-day sober living home. With the threat of losing her children, it is this opportunity that God uses in Maria's life to start her on a path to recovery.

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, we listen to part one of two as Pastor Dudley Rutherford talks with Maria Rodriquez about her addiction to drugs and alcohol.

If you live in the greater Los Angeles area and need help with addiction or substance abuse, Shepherd Church has a program to help. Christ Powered Recovery (CPR) is a fellowship that helps those struggling and recovering from substance abuse, sexual addiction while offering support to the family members who love them. Learn more at https://shepherdchurch.com/supportgroups.

Caleb Kaltenbach was raised by LGBT parents, marched in gay pride parades as a child and experienced firsthand the hatred and bitterness of some Christians toward his family. Invited to a Bible study by a friend, Caleb thought he would go and dismantle their faith, but was surprised to find a loving, caring God that wanted a relationship with him all along. From that day on, Caleb has dedicated his life to ministry and has become one of the nation's leading experts on how to help churches love and foster community with LGBTQ individuals without sacrificing theological convictions.

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford talks with Caleb Kaltenbach about growing up in the LGBTQ community with three gay parents, and how "Christians" interact with the LGBTQ community. Caleb also shares practical ways for us as Christians to love on and share the message of Jesus with the LGBTQ community.

You can learn more about Caleb and his ministry Messy Grace at calebkaltenbach.com.

Residing in the United Kingdom, J. John became a follower of Jesus on February 9, 1975, and has since made it his life’s purpose to tell as many people as he can about the difference encountering Jesus can make in their lives. He has been married to his wife, Killy, for 38 years with many children and grandchildren.

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford talks with J. John about what it is like being an evangelist across the entire globe in today's world. J. John also shares how as followers of Christ we are all evangelists and gives us practical ways to share our faith with others.

You can learn more about J. John and his ministry at canonjjohn.com.

Darwin “Casey” Diaz is a native of El Salvador and a former gang leader. Growing up on the streets of Los Angeles, California, he was forced to fight for his life. He was eventually thrown in prison as one of the most violent criminals in California and placed in solitary confinement. His life was forever changed in that cell when one day God approached Casey in a miraculous way.

In the last episode of a three-episode interview, Pastor Dudley Rutherford talks with Diaz about how his life in prison after finding Jesus was still filled with prison fights and attempts on his life. Though it wasn't easy, Casey is finally paroled only to encounter another problem seconds after stepping out of prison.

You can buy Casey's book The Shot Caller on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shot-Caller-Gangbangers-Miraculous-Violence/dp/0785224386

Darwin “Casey” Diaz is a native of El Salvador and a former gang leader. Growing up on the streets of Los Angeles, California, he was forced to fight for his life. He was eventually thrown in prison as one of the most violent criminals in California and placed in solitary confinement. His life was forever changed in that cell when one day God approached Casey in a miraculous way.

In the second episode of a three-episode interview, Pastor Dudley Rutherford talks with Diaz about going to prison at the age of 16 and how continuous encounters with unlikely people helped him find Jesus. 

You can buy Casey's book The Shot Caller on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shot-Caller-Gangbangers-Miraculous-Violence/dp/0785224386

Darwin “Casey” Diaz is a native of El Salvador and a former gang leader. Growing up on the streets of Los Angeles, California, he was forced to fight for his life. He was eventually thrown in prison as one of the most violent criminals in California and placed in solitary confinement. His life was forever changed in that cell when one day God approached Casey in a miraculous way.

In this first episode of a three-episode interview, Pastor Dudley Rutherford talks with Diaz about his early life and what ultimately landed him in prison as a "shot caller".

You can buy Casey's book The Shot Caller on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shot-Caller-Gangbangers-Miraculous-Violence/dp/0785224386

What do you do when it looks as though God is taking a very long to answer your prayer—or not answering at all? On this episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares the story of a Brazilian woman who looked up to the sky on her birthday one year and prayed, “Dear God, please send someone to tell me how to know you.” She was not a Christian, but she had a deep longing in her heart to know her Creator. A year came and went, and no messenger came to her. She prayed the same prayer on her next birthday, and the next one, too.

You are sure to get goosebumps when you find out what happens in this amazing story that will inspire you not to give up hope. Keep praying! Keep hoping! The answer to your prayers may seem delayed—but it’s on its way!

When God speaks to us, it either can be a loud voice or a quiet voice. Sometimes when we don’t listen to the quiet voice, He will speak to us in a loud, thundering voice.

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares about a time when he and his friend, Patrick Bet David, were stranded on the side of the Los Angeles freeway on what was supposed to be one of the most thrilling days of his life (at the time). Out of gas, distracted, frustrated—and now late for Game 7 of the NBA Finals—Dudley stood amongst the weeds and briars on the side of the 210 freeway. It was then that Dudley heard God’s voice through his friend. You don’t want to miss this story!