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In this heartening episode, I interview Lisa Lewis Koster, seasoned Bible teacher and author of the study Enough on the book of Numbers. Lisa shares an extraordinary testimony of learning to trust God through chronic pain, impossible obedience, and divine humor.

For 25 years, Lisa lived with debilitating pain that made walking difficult. When her church announced a mission trip to rural Kenya, her husband asked what she thought about going. Her immediate reaction? "Have you seen me lately? I can't even go to the mall!" But when Lisa tried to get rejected by being honest about her condition, the mission organization accepted her anyway. After wrestling with God and receiving Judges 6:14—"Go in the strength you have. Am I not sending you?"—she reluctantly committed.

What followed was everything she feared: grueling flights, airsickness in a tiny plane, no beds (just thin foam mats on the ground), and stepping in a hole that re-injured her hip exactly like before departure. In her tent that night, Lisa had it out with God, ending with: "If I knew there wouldn't be beds, I never would have come!" God's response? "I know, that's why I didn't tell you."

But here's the miracle: When Lisa returned home, her physical therapist asked what happened—she had the exact same injury but wasn't acting like it. God had given her "bookends"—experiencing the pain before and after, but removing it during the trip so she could serve.

This episode offers encouragement for anyone God is calling to something that seems impossible, hope for those dealing with chronic pain or limitations, and inspiration to trust God's sense of humor and perfect timing even when His plans make no sense.

May you gain lessons from God in your own life today, my friend.

Until next time…

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Join us for a compelling episode of God's Power Stories as we sit down with Tami DeVine, a woman whose life narrative exemplifies the transformative power of faith. Born in a mud hut in Sierra Leone, Tami faced extreme challenges, including the loss of her mother and siblings, and abandonment by family members. Despite these tribulations, she was miraculously rescued by missionaries who brought her to the United States, where she found a new family and a fresh start.

With resilience and determination, Tami built a successful career in media, becoming a recognized figure on major TV networks and now leading Divine Family Entertainment, a platform that offers inspirational content for families. Throughout her journey, Tami has been guided by unwavering faith, trusting in God's plan even when life seemed bleak.

Tune in to hear Tami's testimony of overcoming adversity as well as her vision for a brighter future where media uplifts rather than diminishes. Her story is a testament to the divine purpose that God has for each of us, reminding us that we are never forgotten. Whether you're feeling lost or looking for inspiration, Tami's story is a beacon of hope.

May you witness the power of God in your own life today, my friend.

Always, Anna

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In this powerful episode, I interview Karen Cook, a Bible teacher and associate minister who shares her modern-day prodigal son story. After suffering mental illness in her late teens that left her believing she was damned, Karen walked away from God completely—choosing rebellion, a live-in boyfriend, and a lifestyle that broke her father's heart.

But God wasn't finished with her. When Karen flippantly prayed, "Well, God, I suppose if you wanted to get my attention, you could do it," He took her up on it. The very next day, her beloved 1972 Buick Skylark—the car she called her "metallic child"—was totaled in a seemingly impossible low-speed accident that left the other vehicle with only a dent. Karen knew immediately: God was getting her attention.

Yet the turning point came earlier, when Karen got stuck in mud on a two-track road and had to call her estranged father at midnight. Despite everything she'd done—the violence, the stolen items, the character destruction—he simply said, "I'll be right there... Gotta go, toots. I love you." That disarming kindness became the crack in her armor that eventually led her home to God.

Karen vulnerably shares how God used divine intervention (the totaled car), human kindness (her father's mercy), and persistent discipleship (a woman named Joan who called twice daily) to draw her back from the far country.

This episode offers hope for parents of prodigals, encouragement for those who feel too far gone to return to God, and testimony to God's relentless, pursuing love that never gives up on His children.

May you experience the power of God's love and His plan for you in your life, my friend.

Always, Anna

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In this deeply moving episode, I interview Angela Chambers, founder of Restored Ministries, who shares her powerful testimony of God's restoration after leaving a 28-year abusive marriage. Angela vulnerably opens up about her journey from being a pastor's kid who tried to "do everything right" to facing the devastation of separation, financial uncertainty, and church rejection.

Two months into her separation, during a quiet morning at the beach—her favorite place on earth—God gave Angela a divine encounter she'll never forget. As she collected beautiful, whole shells that had survived a recent storm, God spoke clearly: "These shells were in turbulence, but they made it to shore. You're going to make it. I will restore you." That beach revelation became the birthplace of Restored Ministries and Angela's calling to help others find hope in brokenness.

Angela shares the humbling seven years God had her clean houses (yes, seven years!), and the profound lessons He taught through moments like bathing an elderly client and being called "the maid" by her great-niece. Through tears and laughter, she reveals how God used these experiences to teach her obedience, rebuild her identity, and prepare her for ministry.

This episode offers hope and biblical encouragement for anyone walking through divorce, separation, abuse recovery, church hurt, or any season where restoration seems impossible. Angela's story proves that God specializes in restoration and that He sees you even when others don't. 

May you be inspired to trust in the Lord's plan and witness His incredible restoration in your own life today, my friend.

Always, Anna

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Maid in His Image: 

Buckets, mops, brooms and rags. 

Laundry, dishes and trash by the bags. 

Vacuums, dusting, soap scum and more. 

Don’t forget to dust over the door. 

Wash all the windows, reach high and bend low. 

So much to do, so don’t be slow. 

Scrub all the toilets, wash every tub. 

Shine every mirror, use elbow grease, rub! 

Change all the bed sheets, toss down the shoot. 

Sweep under the bed, what I find is a hoot!! 

Pick up all the toys and put them away. 

Hurry, hurry, can’t stay here all day. 

I had to chuckle when I read, 

The text that came to me and said, 

I need you to come and paint. 

I replied, LOL I can't!

My painting skills are none at all. 

I don’t even paint my walls! 

Lord, I thank you for my job each day,  

For there are bills that I must pay. 

But this!! This isn’t how I see myself, 

Just a MAID, dusting a shelf. 

See, I want to be in ministry. 

You know, seeing others how you see. 

Maybe a speaker or Children’s pastor or such. 

But here I am, up to my elbows in muck!! 

What’s that Lord, This is ministry? 

Helping others with their needs? 

By dusting and mopping their dirty floors, 

They have times for their families when they come through the door. 

By helping bathe that one old soul, 

For me that day, was your goal? 

Going to the store to buy food for someone, 

You knew she was sick and needed it done. 

Helping with children, wiping their noses. 

Rocking to sleep till the little one dozes.  

Hanging up curtains made her room bright. 

The others didn’t let in much light.  

Taking one to the doctor to get a form signed. 

You asked me to do it, because it was kind.  

I remember the lady so feeble so sweet, 

You whispered in my ear, Just wash my feet. 

So doing these things, I’m becoming like You? 

This is the job you want me to do? 

Now I see as I continue this pilgrimage 

I am being MAID in your Image! 

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In this encouraging episode, I interview Peg Arnold, a dynamic retreat speaker, author, and "drama queen for Jesus." Peg shares her powerful testimony of moving across the country from Maryland to Colorado after 32 years in the same home, and how God taught her to truly trust Him when everything felt uncertain.

When both of Peg's adult children relocated to Colorado, her husband suggested they move too—a transition that left Peg feeling like she was "jumping off a cliff" into an abyss. With an established ministry on the East Coast, deep community roots, and no connections out West, Peg struggled to understand God's plan. But during a pivotal prayer walk, God spoke these life-changing words: "What makes you think I don't have things prepared for you in Colorado?"

Peg vulnerably shares how God met her through unexpected trials—including a major water skiing accident that left her immobilized for months—and how He used these challenges to teach her about His faithfulness, His timing, and putting faith over fear.

This episode offers practical wisdom and biblical encouragement for anyone facing relocation, retirement, empty nest, career change, or any major life transition where God's plan seems unclear.

May you be blessed today as you follow God's plan for your own life today, my friend.

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In this powerful and vulnerable episode, I interview my brother-in-law Dave Caruth about our family's ongoing battle as my sister Margie fights for her life in the ICU. Recording from separate cars during this crisis, we share how God is teaching us to trust Him in the midst of the trial—not after the victory.

Dave shares Margie's 15-year journey with rare hereditary angioedema (HAE) and chronic lymphoblastic leukemia (CLL), and how what began as the flu escalated to life-threatening pneumonia requiring sedation and ventilator support. Through the lens of the biblical story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace, they explore what it means to have faith when God's healing doesn't look like you expected.

This raw, honest episode offers hope and practical faith lessons for anyone walking through medical crises, chronic illness, or waiting on God's timing for breakthrough.

May you witness God's miracle in your own life today, my friend.

Always, Anna

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Does God really care which direction you turn on your walk? When you're asking "right" or "left," does He actually answer? For Gaylyn Williams, author of 41 books and a part-time Israel resident since 2016, the answer is a resounding "yes." And twice, that practice of asking God about "small" details literally saved her life.

In this compelling episode, Gaylyn shares two harrowing stories from Israel: the day God said "turn around" just before she would have driven into a six-hour firefight that killed nine people, and the morning God redirected her walk away from the old city—straight into a knife attack that killed two. Through these vivid accounts, Gaylyn reveals the power of the Hebrew word "shema" (hear and obey), why asking God about seemingly insignificant choices matters, and how to distinguish God's voice from your own thoughts.

In This Episode:

Key Themes: Hearing God's voice practically, shema hear and obey, divine protection from terrorism, Israel Syria border danger, knife attacks Jerusalem, learning to distinguish God's voice, asking God about small decisions, City of David archaeology, Messianic Jews in Israel, Genesis 12:3 Hebrew meaning, blessing Israel biblically, persecution of Jews by Christians, Holocaust and Christian responsibility, God's heart for Israel, living part-time in Israel, missionary stories, writing books by God's leading, Orthodox Jews and Yeshua

Whether you've ever wondered if God truly cares about your daily decisions, struggled to hear His voice clearly, or questioned what it means to bless Israel biblically, Gaylyn's stories offer both practical instruction and powerful proof: God speaks about the details. The question isn't whether He's talking—it's whether we're stopping long enough to listen and obeying instantly when we hear.

Challenge: For one week, practice asking God "dumb little questions" like which direction to turn. Stop and actually listen for the answer. You're training yourself to recognize His voice for when you really need it.

Content Note: This episode discusses terrorism, knife attacks, firefights near Syria border, Christian persecution of Jews, the Holocaust, and living in conflict zones with honesty about danger and God's protection

May you witness God’s power in your own life today, my friend.

Always, Anna

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What would you do if you had a dream about falling and hearing a voice say, "It's a match," seven months before your 10-year-old daughter collapsed with kidney failure? For Cornelius Bornman, that March 2021 dream seemed random and forgettable. But when his daughter JL arrived at the hospital with blood pressure of 250/150, kidneys the size of prunes, and 12 IVs keeping her alive, that dream suddenly made terrifying sense.

In this emotional episode, Cornelius shares the harrowing journey from emergency room to ICU to dialysis to transplant surgery—and the miraculous ways God showed up at every single step. From the rainbow that appeared at the exact moment he needed hope, to the nurse who read Ecclesiastes 3 to a sedated child, to the Subway worker who secretly bought cookies, to the dream that predicted he'd be his daughter's kidney donor—this story will leave you stunned at God's precision.

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Key Themes: God speaks through dreams, prophetic dreams fulfilled, pediatric kidney failure, children's hospital miracles, living kidney donation, father donating to daughter, blood pressure crisis, dialysis for children, God's promises and rainbows, Ecclesiastes 3 comfort, community rallying support, medical miracles testimony, divine timing precision, God's provision during crisis, sustaining faith through trauma, Revelation 19:10 testimony, sharing your God story, kidney donation advocacy

This isn't just a medical miracle story. It's a testament to a God who prepares us before crisis hits, who speaks through dreams we dismiss as "crazy," who shows up through rainbows and nurses and high school kids at Subway. Whether you're in crisis now, doubting if God still speaks, or wondering if your own "random" experiences might mean more than you think, Cornelius's story offers profound hope: God is orchestrating details you can't yet see, and He will sustain you through whatever valley lies ahead.

Challenge: Don't dismiss your "crazy" dreams or random moments as meaningless. God may be preparing you for something you can't yet imagine.

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Content Note: This episode discusses pediatric medical crisis, kidney failure, emergency surgery, ICU experiences, dialysis, and organ donation with detail and hope. Medical descriptions may be intense for some listeners

May God reveal himself to you in unique and unexpected ways today, my friend.

Always, Anna

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What are the odds? A Cuban refugee who fled as an infant. A Messianic Jewish pastor invited to speak during Castro's communist regime. A last-minute work extension. A spontaneous invitation to a remote farm. And on that farm, on that exact day, a man discovers he's standing on the land his grandfather lost decades ago—the very inheritance stolen by Castro's revolution.

In this powerful episode, host Anna Moore Bradfield shares a story from Jonathan Cahn's The Josiah Manifesto that will leave you stunned at God's precision. When Jonathan was invited to proclaim the biblical Year of Jubilee across Cuba—a message of freedom, restoration, and return—he asked Felix to translate. What Jonathan didn't know until the last day: Felix was Cuban and had always dreamed of returning. God was about to fulfill Leviticus 25 in his life with exact precision.

In This Episode:

Key Themes: God's divine timing, obscurity and significance, biblical Jubilee fulfilled, Castro's Cuba persecution, communist oppression of Christians, restoration of lost inheritance, Leviticus 25 prophecy, precise orchestration, Jonathan Cahn books, coincidence vs providence, God's faithfulness in details, seeking God with all your heart, seeing God's hand in everyday life, refugees and homecoming, answered prayer after decades

This isn't just Felix's story—it's a reminder that God is orchestrating the details of YOUR life with the same precision. Every seemingly random choice, every "coincidence," every door that opens or closes—God is weaving it all together for purposes you can't yet see. If you've ever felt insignificant, invisible, or like your story doesn't matter, this episode will change your perspective.

Challenge: For one week, start each day before your feet hit the floor with: "Thank you, God, for _____" + "God, I want to see your hand in my life. Lift the veil from my eyes." + Remember Jeremiah 29:13.

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Content Note: This episode discusses communist persecution, imprisonment, exile, poverty under totalitarian regimes, and refugees fleeing oppression, presented within the context of God's faithfulness and miraculous restoration

May you witness God’s power in your own life today, my friend.

Always, Anna

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After surviving over 25 years of emotional abuse in her first marriage, Darlene Larson thought God was finally turning her story around. She met a man in church: a divorce care and grief/loss leader. He proposed in the very sanctuary where they both worshiped. But two and a half years into their marriage, he walked out. The betrayal was so deep, Darlene questioned whether she even wanted to trust God again.

In this raw, vulnerable episode, Darlene shares her journey through what she calls the deepest pain she's ever experienced—deeper even than decades of abuse—and how she learned the Greek concept of splanchna: God's compassion that moves Him to action when He sees us in our hellish pain. Through 132 checkboxes of grief and loss, six months alone in the marriage home, and years of "gutting it out with God," Darlene discovered that healing is possible—but it requires entering the pain, not avoiding it.

In This Episode:

Key Themes: Church betrayal, Christian divorce recovery, emotional abuse survival, second divorce trauma, grief and loss coaching, splanchna Greek word study, entering emotional pain, Hannah's prayer model, 132 types of grief, healing timeline expectations, trust after betrayal, surrendering to God, instant fix culture vs real healing, helping others through your pain, when to reach out vs when to heal first, endurance in faith, God's faithfulness in betrayal

Whether you're healing from betrayal, questioning if you can trust God again after He "let you down," struggling with unidentified grief, or wondering how long healing really takes, Darlene's story offers hard-won wisdom: God sees you, He hears you, He prays for you—and He will heal your deepest emotional pain. But you have to be willing to enter it, stay on your knees, and want more than just survival. You have to want joy.

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Content Note: This episode discusses emotional abuse, church betrayal, divorce, abandonment, sexual abuse, rape, infertility, sibling death, and the long journey of grief with honesty and hope.

May you find healing in your own life today, my friend.

Always, Anna

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