Godly Goosebumps

Prayer can break down any obstacle, open any door, and change any circumstance. This truth is exemplified in the life of John Hyde, the son of a Presbyterian minister, who moved to India in 1899 where Christians were the minority. Physically challenged through partial deafness, John Hyde soon realized something that was stronger than his weakness: the power of prayer. After nine years of very little success and very few conversions to Christ, John Hyde began to pray what many thought to be an impossible request: “God, give me one soul today.” On this episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares the stunning results of John Hyde’s prayer.

Kenneth Wallace felt discomfort in his body one day which led him to a doctor’s appointment to get it checked out. There, his doctor gave him the news that no one ever wants to hear: stage four cancer. On this episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares the amazing story of Kenneth’s cancer diagnosis, the faithful people who surrounded him in prayer, and the incredible outcome!

After suffering severe leg burns from a terrible accident that killed his older brother, Glenn Cunningham was told he would never walk again—let alone run. His is a story of incredible perseverance, determination, and hope. If you are facing any type of impossible obstacle, you will be inspired this episode of Godly Goosebumps as Dudley Rutherford shares Glenn’s remarkable story.

How far would you go to find something of high value that was lost? How deep into the muck and mire would you reach to extract that lost item? Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares the story of a wealthy woman dressed in an exquisite gown who was walking down the streets of Paris, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Suddenly, she tripped or stumbled, and the large diamond from within the setting of her ring became dislodged. Utterly aghast, the woman watched as that expensive jewel bounced and rolled—right into the disgusting, slimy sewer. What would the woman do? Would she stoop so low to attempt to retrieve it with no guarantee she would even find it? See for yourself how this story unfolds and its amazing, biblical tie-in. 

Sometimes we think that what we do in the here and now only affects the here and now. But the choices we make have a ripple effect that can alter our future—or someone else’s. On this episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares a letter he received from a woman named Jennifer about a choice she made. She was a recovering addict who was in crisis and happened to attend Shepherd Church one morning. She heard Pastor Dudley preach a sermon that seemed directed specifically at her. This decision led to another decision that changed the course of her life forever.

If God told you to “go,” would you go? Philip was in Samaria during a time of great persecution for Christians when a supernatural event happened—an angel of the Lord appeared to him and told him to go south (Acts 8:26). Philip didn’t know why; he just did what he was told. God basically said to him, “I have a job for you,” and Philip responded, “Lord, whatever you ask me to do, I’ll do.” It was on his way south that Philip met an official in charge of all the treasure of the queen of Ethiopia. The man, who was an Ethiopian eunuch, was sitting in his chariot, reading from the book of Isaiah the prophet. He was an important man, a wealthy man. But what happened next broke through class, race, and economic status and is sure to give you godly goosebumps! Pastor Dudley tells this incredible story of the chariot appointment of Philip and Ethiopian eunuch.

Imagine traveling for miles and miles, exhausting yourself as you searched for treasure that was in your own backyard all along. Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares an incredible story that Dr. Russell Herman Conwell, founder of Temple University, told more than six thousand times around the world. Pastor Dudley puts a unique spin on the story, relating it to the real live treasure YOU have in your own possession at the very moment.

In the first official episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley shares a compelling true story about what God did in the heart of a skeptic, using a compassionate evangelist who looks like the British comedian, Mr. Bean. Sometimes it just takes a willing and bold believer to listen and share the truth—and five coffees.

Godly Goosebumps is a brand-new podcast hosted by Pastor Dudley Rutherford. Its purpose is to share miracles and stories that only God could orchestrate—sure to give you goosebumps as you listen in awe of what the Lord has, can, and will do! This new podcast will inspire you and give you hope. As the lead pastor of Shepherd Church in Porter Ranch, CA., Dudley is a passionate communicator of the Good News of Jesus Christ. He loves to encourage others and share how God’s providence, protection, and provision is so clearly woven in each of our lives, drawing us near to the Lord as we seek and serve Him!